Taft Wins GOP Nomination On First Ballot At 1908 Convention
Chicago June 18 Taft Ohio won on the first ballot with 702 votes and the convention moved to nominate the vice president. The day featured tumultuous scenes as La Follette and Roosevelt supporters clashed with Taft backers in a long session that crowned Taft and adopted the party platform amid heated debate.
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Taft Convention Choice Narrowed to Cummins or Sherman
New York or Iowa contenders emerge as possible running mate choices for William H. Taft. Fairbanks is out. taft managers face criticism from Bookwalter allies. Taft remains silent as nomination discussions proceed.
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Roosevelt Praises Taft as Best Suited for Presidency
President Roosevelt, upon Taft’s nomination for president, calls Taft the best fitted man and praises his fearlessness disinterestedness and broad sympathy for all citizens. He emphasizes Taft’s plain‑people appeal and understanding of farmers wageworkers business leaders and property owners.
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Taft Nomination Reported Rapidly By The Tribune
The Tribune announced the nomination of Taft two minutes after it was made, signaling a swift local reaction and placing it ahead of every other paper by thirty six minutes.
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Taft Representing Honest Citizens Beyond Creed
The speaker praises Taft as an upright, fearless champion who serves all neighbors and the country, deeming him the most principled defender of American citizenship against privilege. The creed of merit and duty remains the measure for choosing a representative who protects national well being.
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Mayor Bookwalter Faces Taft Delegates in Ohio Row
Chicago dispatch reports Mayor Bookwalter lambasted Ohio delegates during a Republican convention. He criticized the noisy opposition and praised Indiana's Republican stance while pledging party loyalty. Taft supporters sought a vice presidential choice amid wrangling over Hughes Sherman and Fairbanks.
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