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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
William Howat Taft was nominated for president by the Republican National Convention in Chicago near 5 pm on June 18. Taft received 697 votes on the first ballot, with the convention proceeding to finalize the nomination amid speeches and party pride.
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago motions on seconding speeches were largely discarded including Senator Burkett’s Nebraska nomination pledge. Henry Sherman Boutell of Minnesota formally nominated Charles Warren G. Carmichael of Illinois, praising Illinois and Chicago as they prepare for further Republican triumphs.
A crowd heard speakers nominate William H. Taft for president as Indiana and Ohio delegates argued for strong reform. Timothy Woodford of New York urged Roosevelt’s record and warned against corruption while praising Taft as a proven leader.
The Roosevelt Taft platform fight at the Chicago convention ends with a Taft backed plank adopted by a 55 to 16 vote after hours of opposition collapse and a near-nomination threat. Presidents Rivage and Taft urged action by telegrams while the convention faced a decisive dawn decision.
Roosevelt stampede drives swirl through Chicago as anti Taft forces press for Roosevelt nomination while Taft camp holds firm. Nebraska sticks with Taft under instructions. vice presidency overshadowed by events. apportionment remains unchanged amid tense hours before the proceedings.
The article recalls War Secretary Taft's Norfolk address a year ago on June 18 1907 signaling the start of his campaign in the Northwest and marking the first Taft speech setting the national scene as Burton sought confirmation and Taft’s proposal drew editor Whe News notes.
Yesterday's scores show Alperiena defeating New York Prevena 2 to 1 while Washington fell to Nation Jeascue 5 to 4. Philadelphia beat Chicago 3 to 2 and St Louis topped Duston 4 to 2. Des Moines routed Leaver 10 to 0.
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