William H. Taft Nominated in Chicago Speech
The nominating rally in Chicago lauds William H. Taft as the supreme reformer and executive to unite the nation. It praises Taft’s record as judge, solicitor general, secretary of war, and his role in Cuba and the Philippines, asserting he embodies duty, prudence, and a democratic spirit for national progress.
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Plea for Fairbanks in Nominating Convention
Indiana presses its claim for Charles Warren Fairbanks as presidential candidate urging thoughtful deliberation, party unity, and independence from influence. It stresses Fairbanks’s loyalty to McKinley era policies, conservative yet proactive leadership, and broad appeal across states and interests.
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Knight Praises Taft Nomination In May Naval Scene
George A. Knight of California seconds Taft at the Republican convention proclaiming the May naval parade to San Francisco as a lesson in maritime power and urging William H. Taft as the worthy successor. He extols Lincoln Washington and the party’s enduring principles, urging unity and liberty under Taft.
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Indiana Nominates Charles Warren Fairbanks for President
Indiana nominates the Hon. Charles Warren Fairbanks for President, asserting that law and court decisions, not headlines, should govern and that a square deal becomes reality in action. The speaker emphasizes government of, by, and for the people, with no favorites and no immunity baths.
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Nomination of Joseph G Cannon for President
Chicago June 18 Speaker Joseph G Cannon is nominated for President by Congressman Boutell of Illinois praising his honesty, courage and record. The speech highlights Cannon’s opposition to wasteful spending, leadership in passing key laws, and strong ties to Lincoln, Grant, Roosevelt, and public service across decades.
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Knox Nominated for Presidency by Pennsylvania Leader
Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania is named as presidential candidate by Lieutenant Governor John T Murphy. The tribute lauds his legal mastery, constitutional view of a living Constitution, and major prosecutions against trusts and frauds, highlighting his role in the Northern Securities case and the Panama Canal contribution.
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Philander Chase Knox Named President Candidate by Pennsylvania
A renominalized tribute extols Knox as the embodiment of constitutional fidelity and national sovereignty. It lauds his legal prowess, foresight, and the Roosevelt era achievements, urging the convention to honor Pennsylvania by nominating the distinguished senator as the presidential candidate.
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Foraker Nomination Speech Praises Ohio Statesman
Chicago June 18 C B McCoy nominates Senator Joseph Benson Foraker of Ohio for the Presidency. The speaker lauds his military service as a soldier and judge, governor, and senator, praising his independence, patriotism, and long public career. He emphasizes Foraker’s fit as a national leader and urges support to elect him.
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Woodford Nominates Hughes at Republican Convention
In Chicago on June 18 General Woodford praised Governor Hughes, urged unity to win the ticket, highlighted Hughes record on corporate control and public utilities, and urged adherence to constitutional justice. He recalled Lincoln and invoked party unity and victory.
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Cochems Nominates La Follette for Presidency
Henry F. Cochems of Milwaukee places Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin in nomination for the Presidency. He states Wisconsin offers its candidate to the nation, not as a favorite son.
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A Vision for Leadership in a Time of Crisis
The speaker urges a presidential successor who blends ideal balance with practical strength to lead America through a domestic crisis of wealth concentration. He condemns standpat economics, calls for relief for producers and consumers, fair tariffs, fair rates from utilities, restrained imperialism, and the destruction of industrial piracy while protecting honest wealth.
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Nomination Notification Committee Lists Taft Appointees
Chicago June 18 committee members appointed to notify William H. Taft of his nomination include many state representatives such as M L Steele Alabama Frank H Kennedy Arkansas George C Ross California Thomas F Walsh Colorado Charles H Clark Connecticut Preston Lea Delaware Joseph E Lee Florida J B Garton Georgia James H Brady Idaho Roy O West Indiana George Adelow A D Clarke Kansas Grant Hornaday Kentucky A R Burnham Louisiana not selected Maine Edward P Ricker Maryland Felix Angus Massachusetts Sidney Rriney Michigan George P Codd Minnesota C M Buck Mississippi L B Mosely Missouri Japthha D Howe Montana Charles R Leonard Nebraska W A George Nevada Oscar J Smith New Hampshire Alfred F Howard New Jersey Ferdinand W Roebling New York Otto T Bannard North Carolina Charles J Harris North Dakota C J Lord Ohio J Warren Keifer Oklahoma Charles Zeley Oregon Asa B Thompson Pennsylvania C A Rook Rhode Island Joseph E F Fletcher South Carolina J R Adams South Dakota A W Ewart Tennessee not selected Texas Eugene Nolte Utah C E Loose Vermont Roger W Hulburd Virginia C M Gibbons Washington C S Eaton 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 McLellan New Mexico W H Llewellyn Puerto Rico F B Quittanze
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Frank H. Kennedy
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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
Minois
Roy O. West
Indiana
George Ade Lows
A. D. Clarke
Kansas
Grant Hornaday
Kentucky
A. R. Burnham
Louisiana
Maine
Edward P. Ricker
Maryland
Felix Angus
Massachusetts
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Rriney
Michigan
George P. Codd
Minnesota
C. M. Buck
Mississippi
L. BK. Mosely
Missouri
Japhtha D. Howe
Monta
Charles R. Leonard
Nebraska
W. A. George
Nevada
Oscar J. Smith
New Hampshire
Alfred F. Howard
New Jersey
Ferdinand W. Roebling
New York
Otto T. Bannard
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C. M. Gibbons
Washington
C. S. Eaton
West Virginia
Charles F. Teeter
Wisconsin
John T. Murphy
Perto Rico
F. B. Quintonze
Employers to Watch Congress Fight Over Substitute Platform Plank
Representatives of the employers associations in Chicago vow to oppose any congressional action based on the substitute anti-injunction plank adopted at the Republican convention. Henry Hunter of the National Metal Trades Association warns the platform’s vagueness makes the issue dangerous and calls for vigilant opposition as Congress resumes. Walter Drew of the National Erectors Association reiterates no tolerance for measures curbing court rights, while A B McStay of the Central Federated Union says the plank is too weak and lacks specificity.
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Convention Incidents at the Republican Convention
Telegraph report from Chicago June 1 details Senator Depew praising energetic speakers over formal frocks, noted NY delegates at odds with the larger delegation, and Rep. Bennet lamenting lack of oldtime orators. Bourne, Taft supporter, hailed Roosevelt’s lingering appeal. Hitchock smiles amid delegate ticket snags. Pray defends his Montana background amid rural critics.
Cannon Endorses Republican Platform Planks
Speaker Cannon expressed support for the party platform at the Union League Club. He praised the courts and injunctions provisions, endorsed the Sherman anti trust plank, and backed the tariff plank aligning with Illinois IIth Congress District resolutions. He urged Republican unity on the two disputed points.
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