Taft Roosevelt La Follette clash at Republican convention
At the Republican convention delegates clashed over La Follette's candidacy. A Taft streamer and police eject a disturber sparked gallery turmoil as Oldrich urged La Follette's nomination. Roll call results showed Taft leading Roosevelt and La Follette, with Vermont and Wisconsin among key showdowns.
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Taft's Home City Celebrates Nomination Victory
Cincinnati erupts in celebration as President Taft secures the Republican nomination. Crowds gather outside newspaper offices in the business district and relatives of Taft joyfully hear the telegrams at The Times-Star offices.
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Hughes declines comment on Chicago convention news
Charles E. Hughes sat on his Lake Placid summer porch and refused to comment when reporters asked about the Chicago convention result. He and his family will stay at Camp Abenaki through summer to rest, with plans for fishing trips and mountain hikes.
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Hilles Wires Taft After Nomination
Secretary Hilles wired the President congratulating him on his renomination and saying vindication has come at the close of the fifth day of the national convention with hundreds of friends asking to felicitate him.
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Tafts Delegates From Texas Seated At Republican Convention
The Credentials Committee seated eight Taft delegates at large and twenty-two from Texas, plus two uninstructed from Fifth Virginia. Taft supporters denounced Roosevelt allies as liars and gut workers, and a five member sub committee was formed to respond to the Roosevelt charges. Virginia and Texas cases proceeded with Texas arguing its delegation status.
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Texas Delegates Fight Ends With Taft Victory At Convention
Col Lyon claims the fight over Texas delegates is personal and vows to press the case at Chicago. Taft supporters secure eight Texas delegates at large by a 17 to 15 vote, defeating Roosevelt forces. The Credentials Committee adjourns after completing its report at 1:40.
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