Taft nomination parade and heated convention roll calls
The Republican convention resumes in hot heat with Taft’s nomination clearly assured as Illinois and other states cast votes. Delegates hear minority protests on railways and publicity planks while speakers for Cannon and Fairbanks clash with gallery interruptions and lively crowding moments.
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Piano players showcase artistry at Aeolian Hall
A piano’s responsiveness and sensitivity challenge the keenest intelligence and highlight pianists pride in high art. Even comic selections reveal musical effects as Aeolian Hall at 362 Fifth Ave near 34th Street hosts piano performances.
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Taft Nominated on Taft’s Ballot Tennis Scene and Confident Forecast
President Roosevelt predicted seven hundred votes on the first ballot, while Taft relaxed with Robert Bacon behind the White House. Oklahoma’s roll call confirmed Taft’s unanimous nomination. Taft toured the Army War College with Secretary Root, then faced a flood of congratulations before dinner. He would soon discuss national issues with the President and prepare for four years of national leadership.
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Choosing Second Man Leaders in Conference
Telegraph dispatch from Chicago reports a high level party conference at F H Hitchcock rooms to pick a running mate for Taft. Sherman leads, with Cummins and Dolliver as rivals, while Borah and Burton oppose Sherman. Iowa backs Cummins. New York Illinois Colorado rally behind Sherman.
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New York
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Kansas
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California
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Taft to Resign Today Amid Pending War Dept Affairs
Secretary Taft will resign from the Cabinet with July 1 as effective date after a White House conference with President Roosevelt and others. He will settle remaining War Department matters, attend Yale class of 1878 anniversary in New Haven, and defer definite plans about his post. Taft hinted at no clear running mate choice amid Chicago political activity.
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New York Delegates Split On Presidential Ballot
Telegraph report details New York delegates choosing Cannon and Taft allies in a split roll call. Corrected tallies show Hughes with 67 votes, 65 from New York and 2 from Virginia. Delegates return home on a 5 pm special train.
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Woodruff
First Taft Campaign Banner Raised
The Young Men's Republican Club of New Haven raised a Taft campaign banner tonight with the Vice Presidential space left empty, claiming the honor of being the first organization to hoist an election standard for the Secretary of War.
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Young Men's Repub
Nixon backs Taft candidacy amid Democratic victory hopes
Lewis Nixon a former Tammany Hall leader spoke at his Staten Island home last night, saying Taft’s nomination favors Democratic chances. He predicted Taft would weaken as the campaign advances and asserted the Democrats have never had a better chance to win nationwide.
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Taft Nominated For President Prompt Congratulatory Telegrams
Telegrams of congratulation poured in to William Howard Taft after the Chicago nomination news. Notables including Cannon Hughes Knox Fairbanks and others sent messages from Washington and Pittsburgh, with dozens more from across the country expressing support and urging victory in November.
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Georgia silk dress for Mrs Taft by Georgia silk grower
June 18 report from Atlanta says Secretary Taft plans a silk dress for Mrs Taft at the inauguration. Louis Magid of Tallulah Falls promised to donate silk from Georgia cocoons to be manufactured in the United States and delivered to Taft's dressmaker. He has won a gold medal at the St Louis exposition for his silks.
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Remarkable medical device demo draws crowds downtown
An advertisement describes Arnold Vibrator demonstrations at a local shop near corner 38th Street. It promises fifteen minute relief from lumbago gout backache and spine pain by applying the device to the spot. The copy lauds natural relief and claims non electric use with a free book offer.
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