Notable nominating speeches in national conventions
A look at how speakers in early national conventions elevated candidates through memorable nominating addresses. From Ingersoll at Cincinnati praising Blaine to Garfield’s push for Sherman and Bryan’s cross of gold moment, these speeches shaped nominations and lasting reputations.
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Cincinnati
Blaine
Ingersoll
Illinois
Rutherford B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Ohio
John Sherman
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Roscoe Conklin
New York
Grant
Milwau kee Road Will Not Move North Side Yards Now
Milwaukee Road officials briefed on a plan to move yards on the north side to ease the ill street crossing danger but will not fund the project presently. General manager W J Underwood cited current weak business and presidential election slowdowns, noting expenditure will occur when demand warrants. Underwood and assistant GM Cheney departed for Dubuque after inspection.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Genanager W. J. Underwood
J. Underwood
Underwood
Cheney
Dubuque
Baptists Set Sparta as Next Convention Site in 1909
The La Crosse Valley Association of Baptists closed a highly successful session at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Sparta will host the next convention. George Marvin Jr. was chosen Wisconsin Baptist association representative. Rev. Sanders selected for annual Sparta address. Speakers included Rev Favile, Mrs. Ida Tilson, Rev Smith, Rev Henry, Rev Edmunds, Rev F Walker Pugn, and Rev R S Gordon with talks on Modern Defects, The Prayer Service of the Church, The Spot of Blood, Clouds and Rainbows. Benediction ended the meeting.
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la Crosse
Ida Tilson
Smith
Warrens
Henry
Tomah
Edmunds
Beaver Dam
F. Walker Pugn
Sparta
R. S. Gordon
Milwaukee
Gordon
North Side Briefs Mention Local Visits and Events
Miss Violet Shaden of Caledonia visits Miss Loretta Kennedy on Avon street. Mr and Mrs O Adams return from Han cock Wisconsin after visiting H Miller on Loomis street. C H Stangle's child is seriously ill. A Anderson returns from West Salem. Pat Ward leaves Langdon for his wedding to Loriie Dailey. Steam shovel at Q yards this morning. Herman Larson visits Lytles. Railway Clerks vs Firemen game at Club house grounds Sunday at 2 pm. German Lutheran Ladies Society hosted by Miss Richter. Young People's Society hosted by Misses Lillie and Minnie Tietz and L Hafner. Rose Grove Circle 4 Woodmen auxiliary ice cream social at Mrs J Ryan 513 Caledonia. Andrew Israelson very low with dropsy at 1419 Logan.
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Violet Shaden
Caledonia
Loretta Kennedy
Avon Street
O. Adams
Hancock
Wis
H. Miller
Loomis Street
C. H. Stangle
A. Anderson
West Salem
Pat Ward
Langdon
Loriie Dailey
Ladies’ Society
German Lutheran Church
Wedded on North Side Yesterday
Julia Mickelstad and Arthur Gilbertson united in marriage last evening at 8 at the Charles Street Norwegian Lutheran church. Rev Vik officiated. A large reception followed at the bride’s George street home. They will reside at 1506 Kane street to establish their home.
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Julia Mickelstad
Arthur Gillbertson
Charles Street
Vik
George Street
Kane Street
Dan Moore Quits Shoe Shop After Change of Hands
A new horse shoeing shop will be started at the site of Dan Moore's shop by Mr Rowe formerly of Denver and a horse shoer with E. R. Savage of this city.
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Dan Moore
Mr. Rowe
Denver
E. R. Savage
Chippewa to Grace Fugina Excursion Boat Rutledge this Summer
Capt Fugina will use the large double decked pleasure barge Chippewa in his summer excursions on the Rutledge. The 100 by 20 foot barge, once used with the Columbia and Fountain City steamers, will be brought down from Stillwater to operate on La Crosse to Winona and Fountain City routes. The Rutledge will also run Yeomen, family, and other excursions to Winona and Fountain City on Sundays and Thursdays.
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Capt. Fugina
Rutledge
Capt
Fugina
Columbia
Fountain City
Stillwater
la Crosse
Winona
Polish Society Picnic Planned at Shooting Park
The Polish National Aid society prepares for a large picnic at the Shooting Park in July. John Blajeska is chosen chairman of the arrangements committee.
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Polish National Aid Society
Shooting Park
John Blajeska
Man’s property in wife’s name should not void his rights
The remark argues that even if all property is in a wife’s name a man still has a claim to personal autonomy and dignity. It emphasizes financial arrangement does not erase individual agency or ownership of personal soul.
Remarkable Convention Debate Shifts Support Amid Tensions
The narrative notes Grant's setback as Conklin's arrogance and spectacle threaten unity. It highlights Roosevelt backers and a line of famed nominating speakers including Black, Cochran, Abbot, Depew, and Foraker, whose histories shaped past Republican conventions and pivotal endorsements.
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Grant
Conklin
Frank 8. Black
New York
Roosevelt
Bourke Cochran
Leon Abbot
New Jersey
Cleveland
Chauncey M. Depew
McKinley
James B. Foraker
Ohio
Auto Club Times Rambler Mileage Milestone
The Rambler club reports 160 members have driven 15,000 miles or more totaling 3.25 million miles. Six owners exceed 45,000 miles, with four new members added before the July 15 cutoff. Jeffery company celebrates a seventh perfect score in five reliability tests, led by a 1908 Rambler roadster.
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Rambler Club
Jeffery Company
Dalton's Circus Heads to Stoddard in Twelve Wagon Show
The Yankee American Shows circus owned by Carl Dalton son of George Dalton leaves this morning for Stoddard to pitch tents for its first appearance there tomorrow evening. The twelve wagon circus made a fine appearance as it departed the city en route to Stoddard.
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Carl Dalton
George Dalton
Stoddard
Verger Plans Overflowing Parish Induction
A verger tells a churchwarden the incoming rector will be inundated next Tuesday week and asks if he will attend. The churchwarden responds that he will be present and hopes for an overflowing congregation. London Tit-Bits reports the quip.
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London
Doctor Advises Daily Milk for Baby Obsessive Mother Question
A doctor prescribes one cow's milk daily for the baby and a concerned mother questions how the infant will manage the intake. The exchange shows a practical care moment between pediatric guidance and parental worry.
Mrs Jones Brown Conversation About Husband’s Odd Training
Mrs Jones asks why her husband performs strange actions. Mrs Brown replies he is not training for a prize fight but is getting in form to beat the carpets.
Affeldt Prepares for Excursion in City
Affeldt has complete charge of the arrangements in the city and is erecting refreshment stands and attending to other matters.
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Affeldt
Asparagus Tale Delights Indiana Dinner Crowd
Senator Beveridge entertains in Indianapolis with a long asparagus joke about Fontenelle and Archbishop Dubois. The tale ends with Fontenelle ordering all the asparagus served with oil and vinegar after hearing of the Archbishop’s death, per a New York Times report.
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Beveridge
Indianapolis
Fontenelle
Dubois
Mme. de Tencin
Mme. de Ten
Batiste
New York Times
Charming Hostess Pleads With Reluctant Guest Over Dinner
A hostess expresses distress as a guest refuses every dish offered. The guest politely declines, noting a need to be very particular about his food. The exchange highlights a clash between hospitality and dietary constraints in a social setting.
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Oxfords
Main St
United States
Orge
Clay
Robt. G. Ingersoll
James G. Blaine
THE
LA Crosse Tribune
North Side
ROSE
R. P. Stanton
E. A Bailey
A. Marsh
Milwaukee Road
DuDuque
George B. Marvin, JR
Rev’ Sanders
Price
North Side Briefs
Andrew Israelson
Logan Street
U. S
Cordell
Main Street
M. & C. Newburg
Pearl Street
Auto Club
Dalton’s Circus
Nebner
North Side Bottling Works
Rose Street
WM. Septer
St. Andrews St
Sal Bicycle
Joe Stockemer
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