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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
1
The report traces internal clashes over the vice presidency as Doliver refuses support, Taft forces press and New York and New Jersey delegations weigh paths. Hughes declines to withdraw but won’t block New York dele gates. Fairbanks Sherman bid narrows with rising opposition to dictating nominations. Knight of California emerges as a possible vice presidential candidate.
Fragmented report details internal disputes over committee seats and prospective candidates as delegates convene. Senator Depew and Governor Hughes figures surface amid tensions with Auburn representative Serena Payne and Herbert Parsons.
West Chester was reelected to the national committee. A unanimous resolution moved by Representative Parsons urged Gen. Stewart L. Woodford to head the delegation at large and present Governor Hughes as the choice for state president. There is no mention of the vice presidency or other New York figures in the rennection. New York’s bid to rally a vice presidential candidate emerged as a key early feature. The delegation planned a forenoon meeting with no firm expectations.
Milwaukee dispatch reports in Manitowoc that testimony in the Hayes murder case continues. The jury is to be sworn on the vanity question and proceedings will move to trial if Hayes is found guilty. Hayes has been nervous and has refused meals, his condition described as near collapse.
A fragmentary note surveys the vice presidential scene and anteconvention chatter. Mentions investigations, pages, and stampede headlines as Harleny or related figures appear in tentative records.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Chicago caucus chatter on Wisconsin delegation to the Republican national convention. Senator Stephenson did not attend. Brumber discussed for governor. Puelicher denies candidacy for national committee. Delegation unsettled, with suspicions of informal meetings denied by Walter Houser.
Two thirds of delegates and alternates attended a morning meeting at Chicago’s Grand Pacific hotel. Congressman H A Cooper called the gathering to order as the group adjourned to 3 pm. Alfred T Rogers, partner of Senator La Follette, expected to be named Wisconsin national committeeman to replace Joseph H Babcock. officers of the delegation discussed at the convention.
Six men were seriously but not fatally injured when an automobile went over an embankment in Haysboro near Pittsburg. The Associated Press report from June 18 notes the crash details and cautions about self opinion and married life as twins are the exception.
Reported stampede fears at the Republican convention eased as Roosevelt supporters faced secrecy concerns in Chicago. West Virginia delegates backed Roosevelt only if a broad movement started, while Georgia and Alabama Texas groups denied plans to shift support against Taft. Delegates prepare printed slate “Scott for vice president” and plan eight oclock meetings for convention committee elections.
The Weather Bureau issues a weekly forecast for Washington and surrounding regions. Persistent heat and regional rains end by Thursday with temperatures rising in plains states and central valleys after Tuesday. Warmth reaches Atlantic states by next week while rain impacts plains, central valleys, and lake region midweek and into Thursday.
The Republican Glee Club of Columbus, forty-five members strong, travels by special car to Chicago. The group, known as seventy-five top male singers, has rehearsed political songs expected to be hits in the Windy City.
A temperance congress assembles to commemorate the centennial of the first temperance organization. The event includes a fair and plans for closing sessions with anticipated notices of schedules and local observations.
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