Vice Presidency debates within Taft campaign
A Northwestern party insider argues Governor Hughes stands strongest in the West for the vice presidency while Cor would struggle electorally. The piece notes growing support for Representative Sherman and warns that endorsing a broad forest policy could cost votes, with Judge Ballinger seeking to sway the administration.
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Cor
Hughes
Sherman
Cannon
Forest Service
Judge Ballinger
Washington
Taft
Ballinger
Garfield
General Land Office
Seattle
Representa
Leading Figures in Chicago Debate Taft Roosevelt Tilt
Chicago dispatch outlines Republican maneuvering over the 1908 platform and Taft Roosevelt factions. It notes Governor Hughes and New York delegates, platform harmony, anti injunction and anti trust votes, and contested Texas and Tennessee delegations. It describes party leaders pushing for Taft while Roosevelt supporters push for a term limit revival.
Grape-Nuts and Postum Featured in Consumer Letter
A reader testimonial from New York lauds Grape-Nuts for boosting strength and nerve power after poor diet. The letter claims weight gain in vigor, less fatigue, and notes ongoing use with Postum as a breakfast pairing.
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Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Wellville
Union League approves reform recommendation for platform
The Union League Club unanimously backed a committee on political reform urging the Republican National Convention to endorse judiciary reform in the platform. Ex Judge Whitman sent copies to the convention president and resolutions committee and to the New York State delegation chair. The club praised Governor Hughes for anti racetrack gambling bills and thanked Senator Foelker for his support.
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Hughes
New York
Mutual Commercial and Industrial League of New York
Timothy L. Woodfofl
Seth Low
James & Sherman
George B. Cortelyou
Senator Crane
Massachusetts
Crane
Bey
Union League Club
Committee On
Whitman
New York State
Foelker
Opposition to Woodruff Buzz in New York Delegation
Delegates from New York form opposition to State Chairman Woodruff’s bid for vice president ahead of the Chicago meeting. The special train to Chicago carries Chairman Woodruff Representative Parsons Representative Bennet Speaker Wadsworth and regional delegates. It is unclear who inspired the opposition though Woodruff backers moved quietly without Parsons and others being consulted.
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Tivoy
Denver
Chicago
McKinley
Woodruff
New York
Parsons
Bennet
Wadsworth
Taft
Hughes
Woodruff Avoids Placards Aides Say Taft Likely Nominated
Washington observers report on Wednesday night talk about the presidential race. Chairman Woodruff denies placards linking Taft and Woodruff, while notes in American Commerce and Industries back Woodruff as Taft running mate. G C Corey travels to Chicago to boost his cause. The New York delegation plans a Chicago caucus Monday to name its chair. Woodruff supporters press for him to lead, despite prior talk of Woodford.
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Washington
Cullom
Cannon
National Committee
The
Tribune
Frank H. Hitchcock
Louisiana
Hitchcock
Taft
Foraker
Ohio
Pearl Wight
Cohen
Jr. Hitchcock
Roosevelt
F. L. Bilger
Chicago
Roosevelt League
Ser'be
Bourne
Cecil Lyons
Texas
Woodruff
American Commerce and Industries
National Comercial and Industrial League
Philadelphia
G. x. Corey
New York
Hughes
General Woodford
New York State Delegates Train Heads to Chicago Convention
A nine car Pullman special carrying about 160 New York delegates departs Grand Central at noon for the Republican convention in Chicago. Tim Woodruff chairs the party, with Mrs Woodruff and numerous officials aboard. more delegates join in Albany and other cities. General Woodford already in Chicago and Lafayette Gleason coordinates seating to protect New York rooms.
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New York State
Chicago
Timothy L. Woodruff
State Committee
Woodruff
John J. Bartlett
John K Stewart
Amsterdam
William B. Charles
Wadsworth
Herbert Parsons
Ezra Prentice
Miss Prentice
J. S. Parker
William Barnes
Charles W. Anderson
Anderson
Internal Revenue
Sereno E Payne
Michael J. Cady
Jacob Brenner
Miss Brenner
New York
Albany
Utica
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Agnew
Page
Allds
Fancher
Raines
Gates
Cobb
Cassidy
Frederick R. Hazzard
Stewart L. Woodford
Seth Low
E. H. Butler
Lafayette B
Gleason
Utah
Oklahoma
Auditorium Hotel
Luther B. Little
Tyr Bea
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Stevens
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Hopkins
Gairman
Committee On Resolutions
Mr. Ellis
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Ter
Charles P. Taft
Arthur I. Vorys
Denilors
2Nd Postal Savings Banks
Plank
Cooper Union
National Monetary Commission
James W. van Cleave
St. Louis
National Association of Manufacturers
National Counsel For Industrial Defence
Gompers
Congress
Sth
Tennessee
Thetas W. Sims
Brownlow
Sims
South Carolina
W. J. Oliver
N. W. Hale
Jesse W. Littleton
Oliver
Newell Sanders
Hale
Sanders
Senator Lodge
Fairbanks
Lyons
Virginia
Territories
Colonel Lyons
Mr. Taft
Iowa
Allison-Roosevelt
George D. Perkins
Cummins
William B. McKinley
M’kinley
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Herrick
Feystein
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Thousand Islands
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School of Happiness
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Advertising Department
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125Th Street
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