Sherman Named for Second Place on Taft Ticket
Congressman James Sherman of New York was nominated for vice president on Taft's ticket with 816 votes. The convention adjourned after his unanimous nomination, with Guild Murphy Fairbanks and others receiving secondary votes.
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Arkansas
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Missouri
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Idaho
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North Carolina
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Illinois
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Colorado
Taft resigns as secretary of war to take effect June 30
The White House released Taft’s resignation letter dated June 19 1908 addressed to President Roosevelt. Taft states he resigns as secretary of war to take effect June 30 and Roosevelt accepts the resignation.
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White House
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William H. Taft
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W. H. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Convention Vote Totals and Taft Lead
Delegates at the convention show Taft leading with a majority as Roosevelt delegates are absent. Totals list La Follette and Foraker references amid the wavering roll and Fairbanks and Hughes mentions.
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Cee Hughes
Stele Fairbanks
la Follette
Foraker
Roosevelt
Taft
Convention nominates Sherman for president by unanimous vote
Delegates from multiple states including Nevada New Hampshire and New Jersey supported Sherman in the presidential roll call. Senator Lodge objected to a youth leading cheers and commanded order as the convention prepared to vote. Murray Crane moved to nominate Sherman unanimously and the motion passed.
Rev Carroll to Speak at Central Christian Church Sunday
Rev Charles W. Carroll district secretary of the anti saloon league will address a large audience at Central Christian church Sunday evening. The church's Rev A H Jordan will begin a four sermon series Sunday morning on Christ covering Name and Mission of Christ Person and Place of Christ What Christ is to Humanity and Christ and the Holy Spirit.
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Anti-Saloon League
Central Christian Church
A. H. Jordan
Christ
Republicans 10 Hold BK Ratification Meeting
Republican members vote to hold a decision on bankruptcy ratification at a meeting, signaling ongoing deliberations and procedural steps. The session focused on legal and fiscal implications for the party and stakeholders.
Loyal Republicans organize Marching Clubs and rally
Lawrence county Republicans plan a large ratification meeting and the reorganization of the Young Men's Republican club with clubs to be formed in towns. Mayor Harry Lusk and W R McClaren weigh Taft as the party nominee and foresee no major business shifts before the election.
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Taft
Chicago
W. W. Stevenson
Republican County Committee
Stevenson
Lawrence County
Republican Club
W. R. McClaren
Fourth Ward
Rogeevelt
Hughes
Roosevelt
Taft Congratulates Sherman on Nomination for Vice President
Secretary Taft telegram to James Sherman extends sincere congratulations and invites a Cincinnati meeting to confer on campaign matters including choosing a campaign manager. The message signals a coordinated effort between Taft and Sherman for the forthcoming contest.
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Taft
James 8
Sherman
Cincnnati
White House relies on United Press for Chicago convention reports
President reads UP dispatches as primary Chicago convention news source. An U P wire loop delivers word for the president and executive office, with a copy to Mrs. Roosevelt. Secretary Loeb confirms Taft nomination only after the service records sufficient votes.
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Washington
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Taft
Rabies fear grips East Side after dog bite on Pittsburg St
Otis Smith 16 is bitten by a small white bull terrier showing rabies signs. Mayor Lusk and Fire Chief Connery inspected the scene and planned to send the dog’s brain for analysis to confirm hydrophobia. If confirmed, the youth would receive Pasteur treatment locally or in Pittsburgh.
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W. P. Smith
Pittsburg Street
Pittsburg
Chestnut Streets
Young Smith
Smith
Lusk
Frank Connery
Pasteur
Gompers Plans Denver Trip Over Injunction Plank
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, says the Republican platform is pro injunction, not anti injunction. He and the AFL executive council plan to adjourn to July 6 in Denver to push their anti injunction plank into the Democratic platform.
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United Press
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Republican Party
Federation
Denver
Mad dog scare in 7th Ward spreads alarm on North Liberty
A frenzied dog chased Mrs. James Sweeney on North Liberty street early Friday. John Simpson pursued the animal with a hoe and killed it near Welsh and Louer. Six or more dogs reportedly bitten. residents fear further danger in the Seventh ward.
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Seventh Ward
James Sweeney
Louer
Foraker Endorses Taft as Republican Unity Moves Forward
Senator Foraker declares the party must unite behind Secretary Taft for the presidency. He says the nomination convention settled the choice and Republicans should focus on defeating the common enemy rather than pursuing rival leaders.
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Senator Foraker
Horseman Clyde Hooker Injured in Runaway Crash
Clyde Hooker a horsemans employed by J. J. W. Morrow was crushed against a telephone pole when a runaway horse he was riding bolted near Highland avenue and Leasure. He is in Shenango Valley hospital with serious injuries and possible internal damage. The horse broke a bone in its left hind hip and may be saved.
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J. J. W. Morrow
North Street
Shenango Valley Hospital
Hooker
Morrow
Highland Avenue
Highland and
Leasure
Mary Winters
Chal Williams
F. E. Zerner
Manda Pleads Guilty in Hillsville Powder House Break
Tony Manda pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the powder house at Johnson quarries in Hillsville before Judge Porter. He awaits sentencing. Joe Benitta, charged with receiving the stolen dynamite, was released after it was shown he did not know the goods were stolen.
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Johnson
Hillsville
Porter
Joe Benitta
Manda
Benitta
Six Firemen Hurt in Naptha Explosion in Chicago
Six firemen were injured, two seriously, when a naptha explosion rocked the Commercial Cabinet company building in Chicago. First Lieutenant Frank Braband led Engine Company No. 4 to the second floor as the blast shattered windows and threw two men from ladders. William J. Stift and Frank Korh sustained serious injuries. Four others were injured, including Lt Braband. Loss estimated at $100,000.
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United Press
Chicago
Commercial Cabinet Company
Frank Braband
Engine Company No. 4
William J. Stift
Frank Korh
Braband
Lincoln Savings and Trust Bank Fails to Open
Philadelphia June 19 The Lincoln Savings and Trust company with a receiver appointed yesterday failed to open its doors this morning. Established in 1895 the bank has a paid up capital of 132000 dollars.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Lincoln Savings and Trust Company
British press praises Taft nomination in mixed tone
London papers react to William H. Taft's nomination with general friendliness. Some mock subservience to Roosevelt while praising Taft's independence. others applaud Roosevelt and Taft as a strong pair. The Globe warns a Bryan challenge may arise. Pall Mall Gazette quips Taft's win mirrors "love me, love my dog."
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Taft
Roosevelt
Globe
Bryan
Pall Mall Gazettee
Ministers Assist In Services This Week
Rev. Scott F. Hershey of the First Presbyterian church will preach Friday at 7 45 oclock at the preparatory service for the communion at Central Presbyterian church Sunday. Rev. R H Mulholland of Highland United Presbyterian church will conduct the preparatory service at Central church Saturday at 2 30 oclock.
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Scott F. Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
R. H. Mulholland
Highland United Presbyterian Church
Central Church
Politics in Canal Zone Getting Hot
Canal Zone reports from Washington say ships and over 1 00 marines are being sent to the isthmus to quell riots and deter revolution during elections. Officials regret the move as it signals General Arias defeat while Obaldia and supporters claim polls protection will ensure a sweeping victory.
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Panama
Washington
Arias
Senor Obaldia
Vitale Charged With Felonious Shooting
Tony Vitale is charged with felonious shooting by Frank Cascano and is tried before Judge Porter. He allegedly shot Cascano in the arm and leg during a six week old disturbance on Division Street. Attorney 8. P. Emery defends Vitale, District Attorney Charles Young prosecutes.
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Frank Cascano
Porter
Cascano
Division Street
8. P. Emery
Vitale
Charles Young
Chicago’s Heat to Peak in Vice Presidential Fight
Chicago reports 89 degrees yesterday with one death and five overcome as heat bakes the city. Forecaster Cox warns today will be hotter, while sweltering Republicans brace for the vice presidential campaign’s temperature rise.
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Chicago
Cox
Big Plant to Start at Once in Lowellville Ohio
Orders issued at the Ohio Iron and Steel plant in Lowellville to begin operations at the earliest date. Contractor Dickson McBride to boost crew by 35 and bricklayers to work 12 hours daily until completion. Everything will be rushed as fast as possible.
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Ohio Iron and Steel Company
Dickson McBride
Teacher dies after mistaken medicine dose in Salladsburg
Miss Clara J. Ulmer a public school teacher living in Salladsburg Williamsport area drank carbolic acid from the wrong bottle at home last night and died within an hour.
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Williamsport
Clara J. Ulmer
Salladsburg
Col Hamilton Young Dies at Republican Convention
Colonel Hamilton Young of Washington in charge of Western Union Telegraph Company operations at the Republican convention died early today in Chicago at his son’s home from heart trouble. He was among the oldest operators in the country.
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Ill
Hamilton Young
Washington
Western Union’ Telegraph
Tribute by Roosevelt to Taft's abilities
Theodore Roosevelt commends the Taft nomination praising his fearlessness integrity and broad awareness of national needs. He argues Taft will serve all workers and citizens without demagogy, standing against privilege and upholding core American principles.
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Taft
Lincoln
Mr. Taft
Deep Pool Claims Another Victim in Ellwood City
Fairfax Henderson, nine, son of John G. and wife Henderson, of Hazel Dell, drowned at Big Rock pool beneath the Pennsylvania Power dam in Ellwood City while swimming with his brother. John Francis of Ellwood City dived and brought the boy to the surface, but he did not survive. The family had moved from Homestead a week earlier. Corner Cox handled the remains.
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Ellwood City
Fairfax Henderson
John G. Henderson
Hazel Dell
John Francis
Fifth
Division Streets
Homestead
Cox
Tender Ministers A Reception For Pastors
The Central Christian church invites the public to a reception honoring Pastor Rev. A. H. Jordan and Rev. Baxter of the Seventh ward. The event is Saturday evening from 7 30 to 9 o clock at the church.
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Central Christian Church
A. H. Jordan
Baxter
Seventh Ward
Death Notice for Joseph Krupa and Others
Death record lists Joseph Krupa of 912 Liberty Street and James Ross of Dayton Ohio along with Fairfax Henderson of Ellwood City and infant Leber of 144 Lyndal Street. No further details provided on relation or cause.
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Joseph Krupa
Liberty Street
James Ross
Dayton
O. Fairfax Henderson
Ellwood City
Infant Leber
Lyndal Street
Taft Wins First Ballot At National Republican Convention
At the 14th national GOP convention in Chicago Taft secured the nomination on the first ballot as delegates followed the Taft Hitchcock program. Only a Wisconsin delegation member opposed the plan on the major platform planks and Roosevelt supporters largely aligned with Taft's camp. The long session started at 10 and ended with Taft’s unanimous nomination at 5 20.
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Chicago
Hitchcock Committee
Taft
Henry A. Cooper
Cooper
Wisconsin
Eee
United States
Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
James Francis Burke
Thomas W. Phillips
Watson
Phillips
A. M. Christy
Butler
Roosevelt
Lewis Emery
Knox
Emery
Bible class ball teams meet on Pittsburg street grounds
The ball teams of the Charlotte Campbell bible class for young and the Men's bible class of the Third U P church will play tonight on Pittsburg street grounds.
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Charlotte Campbell
Third
U. P. Church
Pittasburg Street
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