Republican platform fights over anti injunction plank and postal savings banks
Probing diplomacy and party unity as Taft administration allies press to preserve the postal savings banks plank while opposing the anti injunction clause. key figures include Cannon Lodge Crane Hopkins Tawney Bryan and Penrose urging conservative platform edits at the Denver convention.
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Taft
Cannon
Postal Savings Banks
Lodge
Crane
Massachusetts
Hopkins
Union League Club
Wade Ellis
Frank P. Kellogg
Payne
Daizell
Tawney
Illinois
Hopkins G
Frank Plage
Representative Tawney
Washington
Mr. Cannon
House of Representatives
Congress
Party of Progress
Denver
Bryan
Pennsylvania
Burke
Penrose
Committee On Resolutions
Keiffer
Ohio
Taft May Speak in Michigan Opening Campaign Address
Secretary Taft may deliver the opening campaign address in Michigan. L G Kaufmann of the Michigan Bankers Association invited him to Marquette for the July meeting, and Taft indicated he would attend if not controlled by a committee. He said he would be glad to visit Northern Michigan if possible.
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Tribone
Detroit
Taft
Michigan
L. G. Kaufmann
Michigan Bankers’ Association
Association
Marquette
Kaufmann
Mr. Kaufmann
William H. Taft
Fairbanks Stock Rises on curb market debate
Chicago June 15 Fairbanks vice presidential stock upturn on the curb market as traders await Washington signals on the Dolliver preference. Iowa Republicans protest while Lodge and other leaders gradually shift support toward Fairbanks and other candidates. Taft supporters and New York figures maneuver for second place amid Iowa pressure and convention intrigues.
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Tribune
Chicago
Fairbanks
Washington
Dolliver
Iowa
Senator Lodge
Guild
Massachusetts
Oregon
Indiana Statesman
Montana
Senator Carter
Charles Pray
Kansas
Sherman
Long
Curtis
Victor Murdock
Borah
Idaho
Heyburn
Frank H. Hitchcock
Brer Rabbit
Vorys Friends in Uproar Over National Committee Choice
Chicago June 18 The followers of Arthur J. Vorys who led Taft’s Ohio campaign oppose moving to make Frank H. Hitchcock chairman of the national committee and rally to keep their man in leadership. Vorys learns that Burley of his Ohio district will vote for Senator Foraker against Taft, breaking his pledge to support the Secretary of War.
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Chicago
Arthur J. Vorys
Taft
Ohio
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Committee
Mr. Vorys
Burley
Senator Foraker
New York Delegates Meet in Chicago Caucus
State Chairman Woodruff was elected permanent chairman of the New York State delegation and William L. Ward was re elected national committeeman. The gathering included no major surprises with Ward confirming support for a tailored ticket while several absentees were noted including Senator Platt and ex Senator Brackett.
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Tribune
Chicago
Woodruff
New York State
William L. Ward
West Chester
New York
Mr. Ward
E. A. McAlpin
Ossining
McAlpin
Sherman
Hughes
John K. Neal
Brooklyn
Theron H. Burden
Queens
Horace S. van Voast
Schenectady
Edgar T. Brackett
Saratoga
Thomas C. Platt
Frederick R. Hazard
Syracuse
Platt
Senator Allds
Norwich
Brackett
Odell
Depew
Chauncey M
Low
Woodford
Sring
Louis F. Payn
Chatham
Cornelius V. Collins
Troy
George R. Malloy
Ogdensburg
Francis Hendricks
George W. Dunn
Binghamton
Sereno E. Payne
Auburn
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
J. Sloat Fassett
Elmira
Allds
Parsons
Republican County Committee
Stewart L. Woodford
Charles E. Hughes
Fred” Greiner
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Serena E. Payne
Chauncey M. Depew
Otto T. Barnard
William Barnes, Jr
Mr. Barnes
Lucius N. Littauer
Ward
Taft Celebration Arranged in East Orange
East Orange New Jersey prepares for a Taft rally as Governor John Franklin Fort plans a ratification meeting with a national figure from Chicago. The East Orange Republican Club raised a banner as Taft’s nomination looms, while Hitchcock is chosen as Alaska’s alternate in Chicago.
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East Orange
N. J
John Franklin Fort
Chicago
Taft Club
Taft
Republican Club of the
Bryan Shows Interest In Chicago Platform Planks
William J. Bryan expressed interest in Chicago convention planks and Nebraska’s plan to nominate Governor Sheldon for vice president. He declined to comment before the platform’s adoption.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Nebraska
Sheldon
Convention Eyesights Before 1908 Convention Begins
Chicago crowds fill the streets with flags and bands as the national convention nears. Delegates and supporters gather at headquarters while plans unfold for a methodical, potentially five day process. Senator Burrows arrives with Asher Hinds to steer proceedings and the Taft camp seeks control of the platform and committees.
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Chicago
Taft
Knox
Coliseum
Julius Cesar Burrows
Roosevelt
Burrows
Asher Hinds
Congress
Hinds
Reed
Henderson
Cannon
Roosevelt Boom Movement Promises New Delegates to Convention
Chicago June 15 The promoters of the Roosevelt boom movement claim a delegate from another state will present Roosevelt's name at the convention. Ex Representative Thomas W Phillips of New Castle Penn says Roosevelt will be put forward, though he won't name the delegate or state. West Virginia delegates caucused with Taft loyalists noting possible defection, while Lexington Hotel hosts a small, nonvoting contingent aligned with Phillips.
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Chicago
Alabama
Thomas W. Phillips
New Castle
Penn
Roosevelt
Willemain
Taft
Phillips
West Virginia
Mr. Taft
Lexington Hotel
Anti Injunction Plank Urged By New York Republican Club
At West 40th Street club meeting the Republican Club of New York passed a unanimous resolution urging the Republican National Convention to adopt a plank affirming confidence in the federal judiciary. Introduced by William Greenwood and seconded by William W. Bryan, the text requests the national convention to reject attempts to discredit the judiciary by an injunction limiting its power. The secretary was asked to telegraph the resolution to Chicago.
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Republican Club
West 40Th Street
Committee On
Chicago
William Greenwood
William W. Bryan
New York
National Convention
Republican club weighs anti injunction plank and Hughes bid
Reuben Leslie Maynard of the club moves to adjourn and reconvene next Monday to ratify Chicago nominations. The group hopes Governor Hughes and other prominent figures attend, with intent to endorse the convention picks while remaining open to other Republican candidates.
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Republican Party
Reuben Leslie Maynard
Cycago
Hughes
Maynard
Chicago
Dolliver Declines Vice Presidential Candidacy Letter Read
At the Iowa delegation meeting Senator Dolliver states he does not desire the Vice Presidency and would rather serve in the Senate. He authorizes withdrawal of his name if needed, though delegates see possible support if pursued. Frank P. Woods arrives with party leaders urging Dolliver as the logical Republican nominee.
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Iowa
Coolidge
Cortelyou
Stewart L. Woodford
Hughes National League
May
Seth Low
Lucius N. Littauer
Hughes
Sherman
Low
Albany
Odell
Woodruff
New York
Tom” Stedghill
Ottumwa
Dolliver
Senate
Stedghill
United States
Cummins
Allison
United States Senate
Hod’ Boies
la Follette
Wisconsin
Taft
Chicago
Fort Dodge
George D. Perkins
Ionation
J. P. Dolliver
Frank P. Woods
Republican State Committee of
Nebraska to Place Sheldon for Vice President Nomination
Chicago June 15 The Nebraska delegation nominated Governor George L. Sheldon for Vice President. Wisconsin supports La Follette’s presidential bid and planks favor trusts curbs, a tariff commission, rail safety checks, and direct senator elections. Wisconsin aims to keep La Follette’s votes intact, with Henry Lockner backing standard procedures. Pennsylvania backs reduced convention representation, while Penrose is re elected to the national committee and Knox gains support for the ticket. Indiana chose Harry S New and George Ade to notify the nominee.
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Chicago
Nebraska
George L. Sheldon
la Follette
Wisconsin
Committee On
Cooper
Henry Lockner
Committee On Rules
Hopkins
Illinois
Resolutions Committee
Winois
Pennsylvania
Platform Committee
Penrose
Senator Knox
Indiana
Harry 5
George Ade
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Northwest
Senator Long
Butler
E. H. Butler
Buffalo
Mr. Woodruff
Colonel Butler
Lou F. Payn
Smith
Murphy
Leslie D. Ward
Newark
Dr. Ward
Fort
Kean
Paul Morton
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Leslie M. Shaw
Stewart
Governor Fort
Jersey
A. N. Dalrymple
Orchestrelle
Exchange Department
Aeolian Company
Aeolian Hall
Fifth Avenue
34Th St
Henry W. Taft
Vorys
Hitchcock
N. Y
East Orange Club
Credentials Committee
Taft Campaign
Americar Hosiery
Rfrro
Franklin St
MR. Dolliver
Telephore CO
15 Day Street
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