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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
A large Cincinnati gathering praised Hisgen as the Republican candidate for president promising to pursue Roosevelt era policies. Attendees hailed the citizen to run on a presidential ticket and criticized the Democratic platform while pledging to carry forward the current work.
Republicans at a Saturday county convention nominated delegates and the HEARST Independence League presidential and vice presidential candidates. John Temple was named editor politician cheered loudly by supporters while Bryan supporters faced jeers and rough treatment from delegates guarded by sergeant at arms.
The Associated Press reports in Cincinnati on July 28 that William H. Taft accepted the Republican nomination at the Taft home, pledging loyalty to Roosevelt era policies. A citywide celebration followed including a river steamer pageant, a noon ceremony, a grand parade, and speeches by Taft and committee leaders.
Jackson Township held a lively election last night with O M Shirley nominated for assessor on the first ballot with 74 votes, George McClellan 23, S C Oden 28. For trustee three candidates competed. C M Harness won on the fifth ballot, J B Rose withdrew after the fourth, C E Fawcett 10% on the first ballot and faded across subsequent ballots. Final: Harness 84 Fawcett 62.
Art Wells nominated by acclamation for trustee by Republicans of Clay township in convention. Lyman Smith nominated by acclamation for assessor.
Voters packed the city and county primaries with strong turnout and high enthusiasm. In the Fifth ward memorial resolutions honored the late Harvey Wilson while delegates across wards listed names and ranks for precinct leadership and endorsements, including H. G. Munson for Third district commissioner and various ward chairs and secretaries.
In Cincinnati on Tuesday afternoon W. H. Taft argues the next administration must perfect the machinery to uphold Roosevelt standards, restrain law breakers, and punish them, while ensuring the system operates with enough speed and accuracy to interfere with legitimate business as little as possible.
Delegates attend the Independence party's convention as nominations loom for president and vice president. A tumult over a Bryan entry ends with a removal, while Thomas L Hisgen and John Temple Graves gain support amid a platform backing currency reform labor rights and interstate court creation.
The Deer Creek township convention selected Lora Wilson as trustee with no opposition. For assessor, Hezekiah Turner received 34 votes and Wm. Coney 23.
Tommy Murphy of New York defeated Rudolph Anholz of South Africa in a twelve round lightweight bout at the Armory Athletic Club. Murphy led the action landing five blows to one, while Anholz delivered the harder punch.
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