Taft Nomination Spotlight at Republican Convention
Incidents and sidelights reveal a portrait of Secretary Taft during the Republican convention. The old politician reflects on politics of yesterday and today, offering views on the nomination and current party dynamics.
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Sar Fom
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Toome
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Sion
New York
Garrison County
Grant
Mr. Handy
Gompers
J. G. Cannon
Danville
Elaine
Jim Sherman
Tte
Ana Donerit J. Balderson
Ana Donerit J. Balderson of Our Town
Ragland
Cleveland
United States
Roosevelt Convention Fireworkless Day Ended in Quiet Roars
William Allen White recalls a Chicago correspondent’s view of a Republican convention. Delegates and spectators endured long speeches and mock battles over platform planks before Taft’s nomination. Roosevelt’s presence loomed, with factions and cheers rising and fading in a day shaped by reform debates and waning political drama.
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Horton
Ohio
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Knok
Cochem
Wilatonsin
la Follette
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la Folletta
Roosevelt
New York
Delgation
Hughes
Jim Sherman
Tim Woodruff
Mr. Handy
Alehad
H—I
H——I
Abner Handy
Kansas
Senator Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Dore Roosevelt
Big Wey
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