Editorial Views of Nominee Taft
Baltimore American and Springfield Republican publish editorials praising Tafts nomination. They describe Taft as an action oriented leader with independent stance and strong ties to Roosevelt policies, likely to attract independent voters against a Democratic opponent. The Albany Press notes Taft is Roosevelt’s candidate and will run a vigorous campaign.
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Albany Press
Knickerbocker
Tate
Roosevelt
Republican Party
William H. Taft
Taft Platform and Nomination Praised by Republicans
Gen Felix Angus of The Baltimore American lauds nationwide Republican examination of candidates and declares unwavering Taft support. He extols Taft as the platform himself and predicts an overwhelming margin with Maryland’s eight electoral votes backing the Ohio statesman.
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Baltimore American
Felix Angus
Ohio Statesman
Maryland
Taft Emerges as Leading Republican Candidate
The San Francisco Chronicle notes the Republican Convention signals unwavering support for Secretary Taft. The party mobilizes behind Taft with confidence in continued protection of American industries and enforcement of enacted laws, promising a vigorous campaign and likely triumph.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Taft
Cosen
Cource
Forrow
America
Republican Party
Taft Nomination Seen As World Shaping Moment
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues Taft’s nomination marks a pivotal shift in U.S. politics. It lauds Roosevelt’s selfless handover to an heir chosen for ability, comparing it to Rome’s emperors and noting Taft’s readiness to carry out established policies.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
William H. Taft
United States
Americas
Roosevelt
Nerva
Antoninus Pius
The
Theodore
Taft Candidacy Backed by Roosevelt Links Stir Independence Support
The Springfield Republican notes Taft’s fitness for the Presidency is widely conceded and forms a strong reason for independent voters to back him over the likely Democratic opponent. It emphasizes Taft’s nomination owes much to Roosevelt and that Western Republicans accept Rooseveltism as the guiding federal policy. Taft is expected to run a sincere, manly campaign and win broad public sympathy.
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Springfield
Taft
Roosevelt
Taft Nominated by Republican National Convention
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports the Republican National Convention nominated William Howard Taft for President, attributing the choice to the people’s will rather than Theodore Roosevelt’s personal preference. The piece notes Roosevelt’s influence was debated, but the public will prevailed.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Reublican National Convention
William Howard Taft
Teodore Roosevelt
Taft Nominated Republican Standard Bearer
The Washington Herald reports that William Howard Taft has secured the Republican nomination for President. The piece lauds his clean life, proven capacity, and presidential stature, noting his extensive service and notable public duties with intelligence, patriotism, and ability.
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Washington Herald
William Howard Taft
United States
Taft Named Strong Republican Nominee At Chicago
The Washington Post notes Taft has full party confidence and character and calls the Chicago nominating convention a strong start for a courageous campaign. If the VP pick matches, Republicans deserve praise for a well executed convention choice. Democrats may find little to criticize.
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Washington ‘Post
Chicago
Taft
Boston Advertiser Endorsement Calls Mr. aft Ideal President
The Boston Advertiser lauds Mr aft as a nationwide trusted candidate who will act wisely in emergencies with minimal disruption. The piece asserts the public’s trust in him surpasses that for his Democratic opponent Taft and predicts his presidential victory.
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Boston Advertiser
Aft
Mr. Taft
Taft Path to White House Faces Obstacles
The Boston Globe questions whether Taft can overcome hurdles in securing the presidency. It weighs Roosevelt’s past fights, concerns about the Brownsville affair, labor vote reactions to his judicial rulings, Memorial Day remarks on Grant, and a visit to the Czar, noting only two questions drew platform attention.
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Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Lance Hi
Taft Nominated by Republicans for President
The Omaha Bee notes Taft’s nomination citing public trust in his ability and integrity to continue Roosevelt’s work. It contrasts Taft with opponents, quoting the Louisville Courier-Journal’s critique of Republican platform phariseeism and the Times-Democrat’s report on Roosevelt-Taft momentum and Taft’s link to Roosevelt policies.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Louisville Courier-Journal
Iis
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Roosevelt-Taft
Platform Committee
Taft nomination praised as Roosevelt’s supreme victory
The Times hails Taft's nomination as Roosevelt's greatest victory noting Roosevelt overruled party and public will with personal sacrifice. It argues the act shows noble self-abnegation and duty befitting a nation raised to honor law and its spirit.
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London
Taft
Times
Roosevelt
Tafts Rise From New England Roots to National Prominence
A detailed portrait of William Howard Taft tracing his New England ancestry from Robert Taft in 1669 to Alphonso Taft, his Yale education, early law career in Cincinnati, rapid ascent in politics, and key judicial and executive roles. It notes family ties, his mother Mrs. Taft, and the Taft children.
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Yale
Louisa M. Taft
America
V ‘Miami Howard
Taft
Menton
Mass
Elizabeth Emerson
Joseph Taft
Peter Taft
Rhoda Rawson
Edward Rawson
Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Peter
Sylvia Howard
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Cincinnati
Ohio
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Rutherford B. Hayes
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Lucy Hayes
Tafts
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Helen
Bryn Mawr
Charlie P
Taft Nomination News Stirs Times Bulletin Crowd
Report from the Times Building describes about a thousand people gathered to hear Taft's nomination relayed via telegraph from Chicago. The crowd reacted to Taft's lead, with chatter about La Follette and a bold remark about a statue in Union Square. Lafayette died in 1834.
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Morton Led Vedanta Society as President and Massure Seeks Back Rent
Paul Morton former Equitable Life president and ex cabinet member is named as head of the Vedanta Society, later resigning in 1907. Louis Backman, the society's ex-treasurer, sues Morton’s successor for 3600, alleging he spent society funds with promises of repayment. The case, before Judge Donnelly, is adjourned. Topham and Lane are named officers. Emma Eames and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish are noted among visitors. excerpts describe the Mahatma and Vedanta teachings amid strained finances.
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Mahatma
New York
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Mr. Morton
Louis H. Backman
Morton
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Brooklyn
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Dr. Topham
Backman
America
England
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Lane
Emma Eames
Mme. Eames
Ion
James Creelman
Pearson's
Taft Telegram From State Taft Organization
Officers of the Taft organization of this State send Taft cordial congratulations on the convention choice. They pledge individual support and note the sentiment came from across the State. Signed by George E. Ide Isaac N. Seligman and Jacob H. Schiff, vice presidents.
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Taft
Taft Organization of This State, Inc
William H. Taft
Washington
Taft Organization of
New York
George E. Ide
Isaac N. Seligman
Jacob H. Schiff
Williams resigns as House minority leader in surprise move
John Sharp Williams relinquishes his leadership of the Democratic minority in Congress in a letter to Henry D. Clayton. He cites health and the need for a successor to gain experience during the short session, with Champ Clark likely to take the post as Williams prepares to become a senator on March 4.
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New York Times
Washington
John Sharp Williams
House of Representatives
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Democratic Caucus
Democratic Party
Congress
Williams
Champ Clark
Missouri
Wife of McCormick Reveals Fears Over Roosevelt Nomination
Mrs. Robert S. McCormick, wife of the former ambassador, described reasons she believes President Roosevelt should remain committed to his declaration. She told of her fears for her husband’s safety whenever he leaves the White House, despite the President's calm responses. She appeared with Mrs. Nicholas Longworth at the Republican Convention and expressed regret at not staying longer to hear Roosevelt’s reception.
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Robert S. McCormick
Russia
France
Roosevelt
Fee Tooosevelt
White House
McCormick
Nicholas Longworth
Rested Candidate Faces Hurdle After Nomination Delay
Not allowed to accept the nomination he faces a rest after a strenuous term. Mrs McCormick arrived minutes before the vessel sailed and boarded the steamer amid rapid transfers. A tug waited with Capt Theodore Fisher and L Gindra aboard and Pilot William Lichtenberg ready to race if needed.
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Steel Beam Misses Girl In Harlem Office Near Tragic Fate
Miss Mazie Clark, a stenographer at Boericke and Tafel’s homeopathic pharmacy on West Forty-second Street, narrowly escaped death when a 25 foot steel beam hoisted to the fourth floor broke loose and plunged into her desk. The beam tore through papers and stopped on the ground floor inches from her head as she worked, leaving her unharmed but shaken.
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Mazie Clark
Boericke & Trunyon
Homeopathic
West Forty-second Street
Boericke & R
Miss Clark
Alley displays of shawls and cashmere scarves
Seaside wear includes Algerian and double faced cashmere shawls as well as Scotch plaid shawls. The exhibit highlights luxury fabrics and varied patterns for cold season apparel.
The New York Times Saturday Review of Books
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