Sherman Is Named Vice Presidential Candidate in 1908 Convention
Chicago June 19 1908 the Republican national convention nominated James Sherman of New York as vice presidential candidate on the ticket with Taft. The final session adjourned with Sherman’s name urged by New York delegates amid large cheers and a Sherman parade outside the hall.
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Associated Press
Chicago
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Missouri
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Michigan
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Rome
Myron W
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New York
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Alter
Rabbi-Schanfarber
Thicazo
Marchips
William Howrd Tait
Ohio
Mich Fan
Georgia
Sherman Paradise
Invention of New Electroc Gun Claims 1200 Shots
A French engineer named Ponteaux announces the invention of an electric gun that fires 1200 shots without using powder or explosive. The claim suggests a compact device with potential military uses and raises questions about safety and regulation.
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Dijon
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Ponteaux
Wrecks and Collisions Reported Across Rail Lines
Reports from Meadville Cambridge region note fatal and serious injuries in an accident on the Meadville and Cambridge River railway line near Bakertown as a freight car derailed on a sharp curve. Another wreck involved a collision between a passenger and a freight train on the Wabash road near Pendleton last night. In Scranton five men were killed in an explosion blamed on Burke Bros. contractors cutting the Lackawanna line in the Pocono mountains.
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Cambridge
Bakertown
Ja -M. CL Mills
Wabash Road
Pendleton
Scranton
Burke Bros
Lehigh
Pocona Mountains
Sherman Felicitated On Nomination To Vice President
Washington reports President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft sent telegrams congratulating Sherman on his nomination. Governor Hughes and Governor Guild also offered their congratulations. A public reception in New York drew cheers as Sherman arrived from the annex.
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Washington, D. C
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Sherman
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Taft
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Cincinnati
Cortelyou
Ff Hughes
Albany
N. J
Hughes
Charles E. Hughes
Stewart J. Woodford
Guild
Beaton
Mass
Associated Press
Congressman Sherman
Cyclone Report From Adams Minnesota Tonight
A cyclone passed over Adams Minnesota last night, but telephone service outages prevented assessment of damage. No injuries reported at this time. details pending further communication from local authorities.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Adams, Minn
Asaya
Taft Nomination News Draws International Reaction
Berlin and Paris papers discuss Taft's presidential nomination with positive notes on his policies notably on the canal and trade. London and Tokyo comment on his broad international reception and Vatican views. Philippines and Japan express favorable views amid neutral assessments.
Man Dies at The Home on Upper Main Street
H C Palmer born July 21 1818 in New London MA died Thursday evening at The Home on upper Main Street after general debility. He lived at The Home for many years. burial Saturday at Riverside cemetery with Rev F A Pease officiating. Mrs Guy Bevier Williams of Milwaukee and Mrs R F Kellogg will sing at the funeral.
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Upper Main Street
Mr. Palmer
New London
Mass
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F. A. Pease
The
Firet-M. E. Church
Guy. Bevier Williams
Milwaukee
R. F. Kellogg
Riverside Cemetery
Osborn
Milwaukee woman Mary J died in Hingham services held
Mary J2-Oabim of Milwaukee died at her home in Hingham New York. Daughters and relatives attended a Thursday afternoon service at the Wisconsin Central depot Oshosh. The body arrived accompanied by a man and friends led by Pike of the First Methy. A niece Heathering Peterson sang at the service held at the Riverside Cemetery for the eighty three year old Osborn.
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Oabim
Milwaukee
Hingham ¢-N.yl
Cac
Piice
Wisconsin Central Depot
Oshiosh
Wisconsin Delegation Delivers A Surprise At Sherman Nomination
Convention reports from Chicago show Wisconsin votes split with a strong Sher man preference but the delegation abstaining to back any single vice presidential candidate. The Badger State urged individual choice, while supporters debated the practical path forward as thousands prepared to depart for home.
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Hite
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Tor Sreyen
Old Telegraphers Leader Colonel Ham Dies in City
William Ham Young known to reporters as Colonel Ham and longtime manager at the Washington office of Western Union Telegraph dies at his son's home. He joined telegraph service in 1870s, served in the War Department, and led the Old Tim Telegraphers Association retiring as president.
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William Hammight
Washington
Western’ Union Telegraph Company
United States
Ham” Young
H. 3. Young
Young
Old Tims Telegraphers' Association
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War Department
Taft National Committee Faces Chairman Selection
Delegates gather as Charles P Taft meets Governor Herrick in Chicago to arrange a subcommittee to press for a Taft backed chairman. Hitchcock declines a top role, urging an outside candidate while Taft hints at naming a favored choice. A large Sunday crowd and club upgrades loom.
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Arkansas
Dover
Chictanall
Tart
National Committee
Charles .P. Taft
Secretar
Herrick
Taft
Henry WW. Taft
Charles P
Secetary Taft
Ward
Norah
Idaho
Duncan
Chicago TC
Chicago
Cincinnati
Frank H. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Charles FP. Taft
Vorys
Ohio
Oshkosh Team in Deficit Recovery Eyes Green Bay Series
President J P Pulliam of the Oshkosh Baseball association says almost all of a $2000 deficit has been covered. He notes bright prospects and urges officer and director cooperation with the team. Manager George Bubsar is told to lead the club without regard to other considerations. This afternoon Oshkosh Indians start a three game set with Green Bay in the Wisconsin Illinois league, a direct rival just above them in the standings.
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Oshkosh Baseball Association
Oshkosh
Putnam
George Bubsar
Oshkosh Indians
Green Bay Club
Green Bay
Oshkosh Chamber Elects Englebright Secretary
W. H. Englebright was chosen secretary of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce at Thursday's monthly board meeting. He has hotel experience including the Fremont and Englebright properties, and begins duties with cooperation from retiring secretary T. Davis who resigned effective July 1.
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Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
Regelar
Oshkosh
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Fremont
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Engie-bright
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Tinglebright
Duet
T. Davis
Resignation of Chamber of Commerce Secretary Davia
Ang commits full time to mentor Ing Mr Englebright in Chamber affairs as Davia resigns to join Wisconsin National Life Insurance Co. Davia served since the movement began, first as temporary and then permanent secretary. Directors approved his resignation, praising his faithful work and wishing him success in his new enterprise.
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E. S. Smith
Davis
Emperor Receives Hill in Audience at Berlin
Berlin June 19 Ambassador Hill was received in audience by the German emperor this afternoon. He was attended by the staff of the embassy.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ambassador Hill
Taft Receives Wide Congratulatory Messages After Nomination
President Roosevelt’s White House and War Department buzzed with telegrams and letters of support after Taft’s nomination. Messages came from Gen Luke E Wright, Booker T Washington, Andrew Carnegie, and international figures in Cuba, Berlin, Tokyo, and London. Taft planned travel to Cincinnati and New Haven for reunions and events, while a guard kept watch at his residence.
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