Yale Alumni Day at Yale Field Ends in Taft Visit
The article covers Yale alumni events including retirements of professors and new dean appointment F Scheetz Jones from Minnesota. It notes financial gains from gifts and future bequests, a thunderstorm delaying a baseball game, and a Taft family presence with Secretary Taft visiting Watertown and anxiously awaiting updates on Representative Sherman’s illness.
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Gaylord Bourne
Angelo Heilprin
Tracy Peck
John H. Niemeyer
F. Scheetz Jones
University of Minnesota
Wright
General University
General Education Board
Benjamin D. Silliman
D. Willis James
Archibald Henry Blount
Orieton Manor
Herefordshire
England
James Brown Oliver
Pittsburg
Sheffield
Daniel Leet Oliver
Hillhouse Avenue
Sheffield School In
William S. Hubbell
New York
Horace D. Taft
Watertown
Conn
P. Tecumseh Sherman
Garner Richardson
Ledyard Memorial
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Mr. Taft
Some of Mr Tafts Views From Yale Courant Essay
Secretary Taft writes on The Republican Party tracing its growth since 1836 and its protective tariff policy. He argues for a tariff level that protects manufacturers and farmers while avoiding monopolies, and criticizes overvalued corporate stock and bonds as harmful to public interest.
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New Haven
Taft
Yale Courant
Republican Party
Roosevelt Backed by Republicans in Fight Against Corporate Abuses
The speaker endorses Roosevelt’s policy and notes some Republicans differ on methods to curb corporate wealth abuses. He asserts a solid GOP backing for vigorous action to stamp out abuses and enact reforms, warning that otherwise a socialist reshaping of society could occur.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Congress
Taft Saturday Visit Planned by Secretary Schedule
Oyster Bay June 23 The President Mrs Roosevelt and children Miss Ethel Theodore Kermit Archie and Quentin will witness Roosevelt administration events as secretary confirms Wright Taft activities for Saturday in New London.
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the Tribune
Oyster Bay
Sherman Holds Own After Campaign Setback
The article reports Dr. Peck’s wife, Mrs. Sherman’s family physician, died this afternoon and Dr. Peck is critically ill. It notes over five hundred congratulatory letters and telegrams await Mr. Sherman’s return, including messages from Vice-President Fairbanks and William Loeb Jr.
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Peck
National Republican campaign opens in Albany ratification meeting
Albany June 23 The National Republican campaign opened with a ratification meeting under Albany County Republican auspices. Speakers Congressman Sereno E Payne of Auburn and Job E Hedges of New York paid tribute to the party and its aims.
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Albany
Albany County Republican Organization
Sereno E. Payne
Auburn
Job E. Hedges
New York
WANT HUGHES AGAIN
The Republican Club meeting at night sparked renewed talk of Governor Hughes seeking a renomination. Supporters urge a second term to complete his reform program while he declines to comment. A broad cross section of Republicans praise his work and push for his continued leadership this fall.
Taft and Roosevelt trip details at Sagamore Hill 1908
A presidential schedule from Sagamore Hill outlines the Mayflower and Sylph transport for the Yale Harvard race voyage to New London. The President plans to board the Sylph after the race and return to the Mayflower. Taft will join the President for meals and visit Oyster Bay. Secretary Loeb notes likely no meeting with Taft in New London. The narrative includes hunting memories, party luncheon, and a letter from Governor Hughes praising Taft Sherman and the Republican platform.
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Charles C. Sherman
New York
Taft
Edwards House
Treat Campbell
Baron Inijaro Tajiri
Ministry of Finance
John
New London
New Haven
Here
Watertown
James S. Sherman
Cleveland
J. West Roosevelt
Connecticut
Thames
Sagamore Hill
Loeb
Harvard
Yale
Oyster Bay
Luke E. Wright
War Department
Wright
Harris Dickson
Vicksburg
Miss
Sagamore
Dickson
Stamboul
Foraker Campaign Plans Stir Ohio Republican Leaders
Washington reports say Senator Foraker may tour Ohio to push the Republican ticket with Taft and Sherman. He would urge negro soldiers support as Senate action and a Republican Congress are needed for their reinstatement. Foraker travels to Gettysburg then Ohio ahead of summer recess. New Haven notes Taft avoids comment on possible Foraker re election alignment.
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Washington
Foraker
Ohio
Taft
Sherman
Mr. Forakker
2Th Regiment
Senator Foraker
Gettysburg
New Haven
Senate
Ellis Answers Bryan Criticism on Republican Platform
Columbus, June 23. Attorney General Wade Ellis disputes W. J. Bryan's critique and explains how the anti injunction plank was drafted by Taft supporters on a resolutions sub committee with the Secretary and President approving key parts before submission. The platform affirms Roosevelt era policy and party progressives with the candidate's support.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wade Ellis
W. J. Bryan
Ellis
Friends of
Taft
Yale class of 78 sends greetings to Hamilton class of 78
The Yale class of 78 discovered a Hamilton class of 78 reunion for its thirtieth anniversary and sent a telegram with cordial greetings. The message noted both Republican nominees, Taft and Sherman, were grads of 1878, stirring interest at the gathering.
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Tribune
New Haven
Yale
Hamilton
Taft
Sherman
Taft Dinner Invitation Aims For Friday Night
Louis Hay chairman of the Taft Organization of New York went to New Haven to invite Secretary Taft to a Waldorf Astoria dinner next Friday. Invitations will be sent out today or tomorrow if he secures Taft’s attendance.
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Louis ©. Hay
Taft Organization
State of New York
Broadway
New Haven
Taft
Waldorf- Astoria
Mr. Hay
Republican Union Endorses Ticket At Club Meeting
Members of the Republican Union of the 20th Assembly District endorsed the Chicago convention candidates and platform at their clubhouse 165 East List Street last night. President William Hecht, a delegate from the 7th Congress District who voted for Governor Hughes, presided. Banner raising was postponed a week. Resolutions pledged the club to support the Republican ticket and platform and work for their success.
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Republican Union Indorses
Republican Union
20Th Assembly District
Chicago
East List Street
William ©. Hecht
Mth Congress District
Hughes
Hecht
Taft Dominates New Jersey Rally Following Chicago Convention
Senator John Kean arrives in Elizabeth declaring New Jersey solid for Taft and harmonious after the Chicago convention. He praises Taft as highly qualified and well suited for the presidency, noting strong state support and satisfaction with Sherman as vice president. State Senator Ackerman adds the ticket is favorably viewed in New Jersey.
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New Jersey
Sherman
Ackerman
Plainfield
Patt
Bryan analyzes Republican platform as repudiation of Roosevelt ideals
William J. Bryan denounces the Chicago convention platform as silent on reform and favorable to President Roosevelt yet weak on anti trust and currency provisions. He notes praise for the President but criticizes lack of policy endorsement, questions Senate tactics and highlights issues on currency, trusts, and civil rights.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Eee
Potas Ee
Qoserr Em
Republican Rty
Congress
Senate
Williams
House
la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Republican Party
South
Automobile train bearing Denver delegates leaves Chicago
A party of Democratic convention delegates travels by auto train escorted by mounted police from Chicago to Denver. The five car train includes the still-used car that conveyed the war message from New York to Fort Leavenworth. Officials along the route promise city entertainments and receptions.
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Denver
Chicago
New York
Fort Leavenworth
Lexow's Club Indorses Ticket For Assembly Race
At a well attended gathering the Republican Club of the Sixth Assembly district endorsed a ticket for the upcoming election. The meeting highlighted party unity and emphasized support for candidates aligned with the club’s reform agenda.
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LEXOW
CLUB
Indorses
Republican Club
6Th Assem
Taft and Sherman Nominated by District Club
The district club, led by Charles K. Lexow, ratified the Taft Sherman nomination. Speakers included Joh E Hedges Lee Fairchild and Leonard J. Obermeier. Resolutions endorsed the platform and pledged club support for the ticket.
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Bly
Charles K. Lexow
Taft
Sherman
Joh E Hedges
Lee Fairchild
Leonard J. Obermeier
Johnson Support Grows as Democrats Weigh Vice Presidential Pick
Denver June 23 Among attending Democrats there is a clear tilt toward Governor Johnson as a vice presidential candidate. Despite statements he will not accept, backers argue he complements Bryan and could be the strongest second ticket choice. Theodore A. Bell and Congressman Clayton vie for temporary chairmanship with National Committee members hinting at shared leadership roles.
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Denver
Chicago
Johnson
Minnesota
Mr. Bryan
Baste Democrats
Bryan
Theodore A. Bell
California
Clayton
Alabama
National Committee
Democratic Judge for Taft Claim
Judge Elmer B Adama of the Federal Court of Appeals, once involved in the Texas extradition dispute, publicly stated he will vote for Taft. He described Taft as a conservative, capable Yale man, and expressed belief Republicans are united in backing him.
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Tribune
St. Louis
Elmer B Adama
Federal Court of Appeals
Cleveland
H. Clay Pierce
Texas
Bryan
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Yale
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Idaho
William Barnes, Jr
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