Taft and Sherman Named as Republicans Nominees
The Republican convention chose William Howard Taft for president and James S. Sherman of New York for vice president after a long marathon session. Taft led on the first ballot and secured the nomination with 702 votes, with Roosevelt and other candidates receiving scattered support. The opening session featured remarks by party leaders and a call for unity as the delegates prepared to finalize the platform.
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Lodge Elected Permanent Chairman At Republican Convention
The committee formally approved Henry C. Lodge as permanent chairman and kept other temporary officers. Taft delegates were seated overwhelmingly after credentials, signaling strong Taft support. Lodge urged voters to back the party’s policy, defending finance, industry, labor, and national defense.
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National Platform and Teddy Roosevelts Rally at Convention
The convention completed its platform and candidate nominations with intense demonstrations in the galleries. Lodge, Massachusetts, presided as permanent chair. cheers for Roosevelt erupted, then shifted to Taft as Hitencock spoke amid a sea of flags and banners.
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Republican platform: Roosevelts era and tariff reform
The Republican platform lauds Theodore Roosevelt and his era, pledges continued policies under a Republican administration, and calls for tariff revision, anti trust strengthening, monetary reform, and farmer prosperity through rural mail, forestry, and conservation efforts. It emphasizes equality of opportunity, law enforcement, and safeguards for wage earners amid financial disturbances.
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Taft Nominated for Presidency Amid Joyful Confirmations
Washington June 19 President Roosevelt received word of Secretary Taft's nomination for the presidency and Taft reacted with boyish laughter. Mrs Taft expressed happiness as reporters and friends filled Taft's office while telegrams and bulletins from the Chicago convention arrived. The president, reportedly at tennis, prepared a statement praising Taft as the best Republican candidate following the announcement.
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