Speech nominating candidates Mr Taft witness
Pressman Burton reviews secret career in nominating speech June 18. He extols William H Taft as the nation’s moral and political beacon, detailing his service as judge, solicitor general, secretary of war and isthmus builder. The speaker praises Taft’s restraint of corruption, diplomatic acumen, and steady leadership to unite the nation and promote democracy.
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Burton
William
Ore Cereseman
Theodore Burton
National Public Works
Plea for Fairbanks in Indiana at Democratic presidential nominating
Chicago June 18 Indiana’s appeal in the presidential nominating convention urges thoughtful deliberation before endorsing Charles Warren Fairbanks. It argues Indiana’s unique claim, patriotic kinship, and the need to sustain McKinley era policies with steady leadership and impartial justice in government.
Soaithon Piatti Jan Un Pak Th Sore
This readable fragment notes a Piatti event in January with a Pak theme. Details are sparse but indicate a scheduled performance or gathering. No dates or locations clearly stated.
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Soaithon
Piatti
Taft Named As Leader Of Union And Progress Nomination
George A. Knight of California seconded Taft for president at a Republican convention praising his integrity, experience, and leadership. He likened Taft to Lincoln and Washington, emphasized enforcement of laws, individual liberty, and union, and urged support for Taft as the party's future.
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Atlantic
Golden Gate
Bay of San Isco
Fort Sumter
Lincoln
Washington
William H. Taft
Coeliegian
Party of Union and Progress
Judah
Shiloh
Indiana Nominates Charles Warren Fairbanks for President
In a formal address the Indiana party lays out a platform grounded in the rule of law, court decisions, and a square deal. It declares support for government of the people by the people, urging Charles Warren Fairbanks as the presidential candidate.
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Spear
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
United States
Cannon as Presidential candidate for United States
Chicago June 18 The speaker praises Speaker Joseph G Cannon of Illinois for his honesty, courage and legislative skill. He argues Cannon would uphold constitutional principles, support Roosevelt era policies, and appoint upright judges. The speaker urges nominating Knox as vice president?
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Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
Congressman Boutell
Ilinois
Said
Cannon
Washington
McKinley
Caarean Gal Sincesant Ee
Speaker Cannon
United States
Supreme Court
Republican Party
Congress
Uth
West
House
Senate
Gladstone
House of Commons
Izens
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Lincoln
Grant
Senator Knox Named for Presidency by Pennsylvania Leader
Lieutenant Governor John T. Murphy nominates Senator Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania for the Presidency. The speech lauds his legal mastery, constitutional leadership, and record as attorney general, citing trust in his honesty and his fights against trusts and crime to defend workers, farmers, and public lands.
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Chicago
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
John T. Murphy
McKinley
Northern Securities Company
Beef Trust
Privy Council
Gaynor and Greene
Panama Canal
United States
Marshall
Foraker Nominated by McCoy at Chicago Convention
The speech extols Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker as a battlefield and forum defender of liberty. It lauds his 25 years in public life, roles as soldier judge governor and senator, and his independence and patriotism. The speaker urges nominating Foraker, praising McKinley and Hanna as allies and promising continued prudent policies and national honor.
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Indiana
McKinley
Republic
Roosevelt
America
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Philander Chase Knox
Ohio
United States
Congress
Republican Party
William McKinley
Marcus A. Hanna
Joseph Benson Foraker
Woodford Address for Hughes Nominating NY Victory
General Woodford speaks at the Chicago convention nominating Governor Hughes. He stresses New York as a pivotal, doubtful state and urges unity to elect a Republican ticket. He highlights Hughes record on corporate regulation and public utilities and invokes Lincoln’s spirit for a victorious, reforming platform.
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Chicago
Woodford
Hughes
Beveridge
New York
New
United States
White House
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Milwaukee man nominates La Follette for President
Henry F. Cochems of Milwaukee placed Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin in nomination for the Presidency. He stated Wisconsin offers its candidate to the nation, not because he is its favorite son, but for his qualifications.
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Chicago
Henry F. Cochems
Milwaukee
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Call for a leader to unite a just, balanced recovery
A call argues the era after the Civil War set industrial growth against oligarchy. It blanks out a domestic crisis, urging a Roosevelt successor who protects producers and consumers, ensures fair tariffs and rates, expands possessions without imperial overreach, and curbs industrial piracy.
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Uner
Theodore Roosevelt
Committee Appoints Notify Taft of Nomination List
Chicago June 18. The committee to notify William H. Taft of his nomination is named with members from Alabama through Porto Rico. Notable entries include George C. Ross California, Thomas F. Walsh Colorado, Otto T. Bannard New York, J. Warren Keifer Ohio, Ferdinand W. Roebling New Jersey, and Henry H. Flather District of Columbia.
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Chicago
William H. Taft
Alabama
M. L. Steele
Arkansas
Frank H. Kennedy
California
George C. Ross
Colorado
Thomas F. Walsh
Connecticut
Charles H. Clark
Delaware
Preston Lea
Florida
Joseph E. Lee
Georgia
J. B. Garton
Idaho
James H. Brady
Haineis
Roy C. West
Indiana
George Ade
Iowa
A. D. Clarke
Kansas
Grant Hornaday
Kentucky
A. R. Burnham
Louisiana
Maine
Edward P. Ricker
Maryland
Felix Angus
Massachusetts
Sidney O. Bigney
Michigan
George P. Codd
Minnesota
C. M. Buck
Mississippi
L. B. Mosely
Missouri
Jephtha D. Howe
Montana
Charles R. Leonard
Nebraska
W. A. George
Nevada
Coscar J. Smith
New Hampshire
Alfred F. Howard
New Jersey
Ferdinand W. Roebling
New York
Otto T. Bannard
North Carolina
C. M. Gibbons
Washington—C. S
West Virginia
Charles F. Teeter
Wisconsin
John T. Murphy
Wyoming
Frank W. Mandell
Alaska
Frank H. Hitchcock
Arizona
R. E. Sloan
District of Columbia
Henry H. Flather
Hawaii
George B. M’clellan
New Mexico
W. H. Llewellyn
Philippine Island
Porto Rico
F. B. Quintonze
Employers to Watch Congress in Court Rights Fight
Representatives of the employers association with national HQ in the city pledge to oppose any anti injunction measures when Congress resumes. Henry C. Hunter and Walter Drew condemn the substitute plank for leaving court rights ambiguous while A. B. McStay calls it too weak for unions.
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Employers’ Associations
Chicago
Republican Platform
Congress
Henry C. Hunter
National Metal Trades Association
Walter Drew
National Erectors’ Association
A. B. McStay
Central Federated Union
Convention Incidents At Chicago Convention Narrative
Telegraph dispatch from Chicago June 18 reports Senator Depew noting the era favors substance over formal frocks with many orators on the platform. It covers New York delegates-at-large split, Bennet on absence of oldtime orators, Bourne’s disappointment and Taft Roosevelt remarks, Hitchcocks misfit ticket tale, and Pray’s farmer image retort at the convention.
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The
Tribune
Chicago
Depew
Imall
Times
New York
Wisconsin
Bennet
Pray
Monthe
Montana
Cannon Endorses Republican Platform Planks
Chicago June 18 Speaker Cannon praised the Republican platform saying the resolutions committee expressed a commendable view on two debated points. He backed the court procedure plank defending court integrity and injunctions in law, and approved the Sherman anti trust amendment draft. He also said tariff plank aligns with his district convention resolution.
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Chicago
Cannon
Union League Club
Committee On Resolutions
Republican Party
Iith Congress
Ilinois
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Gareirer Binine
Harrison
Buckere
Wady
Imperial Cesar
Britain
Empire State
Illinois
Wisconai
Uest
Gellauer
Theodore
Benjamin Narrison
Ce Commission
Ideaix
Dhara
Are
Grisen
Althhough
Taft
Islar
Natearth
Verica
Japan
China
Pamerica
Reliance
I Tn
PET
Fairbanks
Hanly
High Commission
New England
Virginia
Philippines
Mbertz
Pacific Coast
Mr. Knight
George A. Knight
Boutell
Knox
Foraker
C. B. McCoy
Senator Foraker
Edison
NEW York Edison Company
Duane Street
Dauancry Srasst
Edison Monthly
TAF
Jonathan Bourne
Trib
Bourne
Hitchcock
Frank H. Hitchcocks
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