Taft Wins Nomination on First Ballot at Convention
Chicago special reports that at the national convention Taft of Ohio received 561 of 1078 votes to secure the nomination for president with Sherman of New York as vice president. Roosevelt delegates abstained, leaving no rival candidate. The convention adjourned sine die amid confusion.
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Sherman
Roosevelt
Chicago
Ill
Cornel Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Ohio
James Schoolcraft Sherman
New York
Taft
Mr. Taft
New Hampshire
Roosevelt Defeated Nominated for Independent Party
Former President Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for president on an independent ticket as he faced defeat at the Republican National Convention. Supporters gathered in Chicago at Orchestra Hall pledging backing, as Roosevelt urged cross party unity and fought for the new party’s call against corruption.
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Chicago
Ill
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Republican Party
West Point Welcoming Boosts Richmond Ties
Richmond boosters visit West Point to spur ties with the port city and position West Point as Richmonds future deepwater terminal. Crosby Thompson lauds harbor access and York, Pamunkey, and Mattaponi river trips lead to a fish dinner. Mayor Richardson vows to unite Richmond and West Point as one port community.
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Richmond
West Point
Port Richmond
Greater Richmond
Crosby Thompson
Capital
Richmond Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Club
Thompson
Walter
New York
Norfolk
Mr.Thompson
York River
Pamunkey
Mattaponi
D. C. Richardson
Richnama
Hereichmond
Taz Caron
Chamber of Commerce
Tomas Pf. Bryan
Sta
W. Ik
J. L. Bland
FR. McCanna
Te Son
A. Robinson
P. I
NYC Police Prepare for Thief Influx Amid City Conspiracy
The New York City police anticipate a large influx of thieves and plan elaborate precautions. Chicago and Baltimore police are coordinating with them to address the issue, with a provocative suggestion that relocating forces to Chicago's convention hall could be a more effective approach.
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New York City
Chicago
Baltimore
New York
Chicago Convention Hall
Newport News Times-Herald
Minister Out Under Bond In Tate Grand Larceny Case
Danville Va special report states that Judge Harvey overruled a new trial motion by D P Tate’s counsel but granted a 90 day suspension as Tate awaits appeal. Tate was released on a $2000 bond for court September 20.
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Danville
D. P. Tate
Harvey
Tate
Storm Coliseum Draws Crowds at Republican Convention
Thousands mobbed the Coliseum in Chicago seeking admittance to the Republican convention session amid rumors of adjournment. Delegates and spectators faced long lines and heat while discussions on credentials and candidate strategies dominated the day. The Ninth Alabama District contest ended with Taft delegates seated after a three hour debate.
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Coliseum
Chicago
Specelal
Root
Dean Walter T. Summer
Watson
Indiana
Taft
Roosevelt
Gallaries
Alabama
Theodore Roosevelt
Rooseveltists Clash as Taft Delegates Battle Ruling Changes
In Chicago the credentials committee clash over seating Roosevelt and Taft delegates. A bitter roll call, gavels and protests marked proceedings as Roosevelts seek fair seatings while Taft backers push drastic new rules limiting contests and barring absent members. Delegates from Alabama, Arizona, California, Texas and more face hearings under tightened time limits.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Hugh Halbert
Minnesota
Halbert
Devine
Colorado
Alabama
Ormsby McHarg
W. 5S. Lauder
Lauder
Taft
Alexander ©. Birch
George K. Handley
Frances J. Heney
California
C. Ef. Crowles
North Carolina
Dan Norton
Oklahoma
O. X. Way
South Dakota
M. IE. McFarlane
BE. Mondecll
Wyom
National Committee
Oscar H. Huntley
G. R. Leads
James JD. Sloan
J. Rivers Carter
Raecy
Huntley
Vhce Roosevelt
Arizona
Texas
Washington
H. T. Halbert
Louisiana
Georgia
Kentucky
Michigan
Mississippi
Virginia
Ill
Pough
States
Territories
District of Columbia
Committee On
Hemenway
Indiana
Contesta
Committee
Special- Gilmore 8. Kendall Aims to Save Richard Riley
In Richmond Virginia Gilmore Kendall of Accomac wires the Governor saying he will appear tomorrow for Richard Riley who is under death sentence for murder in Accomack County. Riley faces execution Friday morning unless a stay is granted.
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Richmond
Gilmore
Kendall
Accomac
Richard Riley
Roosevelt declares his defeat and denounces convention fraud
Theodore Roosevelt issues a public statement criticizing the Republican National Convention for seating 90 Taft delegates instead of democratically elected Roosevelt delegates. He accuses party bosses and newspapers of manipulation, calls for a nationwide purge of fraudulent delegates, and invites honest Republicans to join him whether as a progressive nomination or supporter in the fight for honesty and justice.
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Colomelle
Erly
Republican Party
Mn Taft
Mr. Taft
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
New York
National Committee
Roosevelt
Taft
New York City
McGovern
Root
Deneen
Washington
Arizona
Texas
Guggenheim
Colorado
Committee On Rules
Roosevelt Denies Delegates Released By Campaign
Chicago dispatch reports persistent rumors that Calhoun Roosevelt released delegates pledged to him. William Simmons denied the claims, calling them wild rumors. Theodore Roosevelt allegedly released all delegates but said he would continue the campaign amid questions. Reginald Pont quoted as noting Hadley could be acceptable if nominated without the stolen delegates.
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Chicago
Ill
Calhomet Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hadley
William Stimn
Pennsylvania
Theodore Roosevelt
Regie HL. Pont
Porto Ricco
Roowevelt
Mrs Lambert Wins Divorce In St Louis Court
Mrs Marion Lambert formerly Florence Parker of Richmond Virginia was granted absolute divorce from Marion Lambert by Judge Allen. She also received custody of three children Marion Jr nine Stafford Lambert three and Provence Parker Lambert eleven. alimony not decided, later settlement reported as $20000. In Morgantown West Virginia Dr H D Hatfield Republican Governor nominee faced questions after a $56000 life policy filing triggered a feud linked inquiry.
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ST. Louis
Marion Lambert
Florence Parker
Richmond
Allen
Marion L. J. Lambert, Jr
Stafford Leighton Lambert
Plovence Parker Lambert
Morgantown
W. VA
H. D. Hatfield
West Virginia
New York
Hatfield
Dr. Hatfield
Grape Fruit With Lettuce Salad Guide
To prepare the dish, arrange sections of grape fruit on crisp lettuce leaves and serve with a French dressing. The method emphasizes assembling fresh citrus atop greens and finishing with a tangy vinaigrette.
Forger in jail mailed threats in Winchester
H D Fuller cashier at Farmers and Merchants National Bank and merchants Taylor Hahn and Rosas Swimley received black hand letters Wednesday. The notes warned of murder and arson unless they dropped charges against James Kellican, jailed on check forgery. Hahn and Swimley identified Kellican as the inducer of the forgeries. he arranged for a jailed man to mail the letters. The case likely leads to postal law charges.
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Winchester
H. D. Fuller
Farmers
National Bank
Taylor Hahn
Rosas Swimley
James Kellican
Kellican
Hahn
Swimley
Parker Named Temporary Democratic Chairman in Baltimore Row
Alton B. Parker of New York was chosen for the temporary chairmanship of the Democratic Convention by the subcommittee on arrangements in Baltimore. The selection defies William Jennings Bryan who opposes Parker as too conservative and vows to challenge the decision at the national committee and possibly on the floor. Bryan’s ultimatum sparks a bitter leadership contest among Parker O Gorman and Hell, with New York's 90 votes pressuring candidates to yield.
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Baltimore
Alton B. Parker
New York
Democratic National Committee
Belvedere
Judge Parker
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Parker
National Committee
Chicago
O'Gorman
Theodore A. Hell
Committee
New Yorker
Three Men Arrested After Turmoil At Congress Hotel
Three men believed to be Republican convention delegates caused a panic in Peacock Alley and the Pompeian room of the Congress Hotel in Chicago by shouting for Teddy and seeking a silk hat. They fled and caused chairs to topple while women fled. The trio claimed Michigan origins.
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Chicago
Ill
Peacock Alley
Congress Hotel
Teddy
Michigan
Eight injured in Elderhurst Hotel fire at Rockaway Beach
Fire destroyed the Elderhurst Hotel at Rockaway Beach early today. Eight guests were injured including one fatally, with William Fagen a fireman buried under a wall and likely to die. Mrs. George A. Hoeburn, manager's wife, sustained serious burns as the blaze caused $30,000 in damages.
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New York
Elderhurst
Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach Hospital
May Burnett
Bethlehem
Miss Burnett
William Fagen
George A. Hoeburn
Ocean View Improvements to Cost 150000 in Norfolk
Norfolk special reports Traction Company improvements at Ocean View will reach 150000 dollars. A brick hotel with modern conveniences will rise on the beach east of the current hotel and bath houses. The present hostelry will be razed, site turned into a lawn, and brick bath houses will replace the existing ones. Work starts after this season and aims to finish by next summer.
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Norfolk
Traction Company
Ocean View
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