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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

3

Republican Convention in Chicago Heats Up at Coliseum

Dense crowds fill the streets as state delegations parade to the Coliseum while delegates anticipate a fraught session. Rumors swirl of credentials and anti injunction planks igniting debate, with veterans Henry Baker and James D. Conner welcomed to the stage. Sub committee on resolutions adjourned for lunch and may not report by 4 PM.

Vention Hall Chicago Ims Coliseum Oe ‘Dobre Down ‘Town Piloiles and Order Burrows Henry Baker Minnesota James D. Conner Indiana

Crowds Pack Convention As Debates Open In Chicago

A large noon crowd lines the convention hall as the Ohio delegation displays red pennants bearing a candidate’s likeness. Senator Burrows gavels the opening, Rev William Walters leads prayer from an Episcopal service book, and the gathering erupts to the tune of Redd White and Tune.

Ohio Bani Burrows William OD. Walters Chicago Walters Epicopal Church

Ohio Gets First Words At Convention Credentials Report

Harry Daugherty of Ohio asked for recognition as soon as the prayer ended. The credentials committee had worked through the night and would report within an hour. No business could be transacted until the report was presented and the convention awaited the decision.

Harry Daugherty Ohio Nut

Allies Seem Ready to Quit Contests to Credentials Committee

Mayor Goukwalter of Indianapolis, a leader of the allies, authorized the statement upon arriving as talks about presenting contests to the committee on credentials suggested a withdrawal may be near.

Goukwalter Indianapolis Allies Committee On Credentials

Marching clubs parade at Taft convention hall

A parade of visiting marching clubs entered the hall while credentials were awaited. Knox club of Philadelphia led, followed by Americus of Pittsburg and Blaine club of Cincinnati with a Taft banner. Indiana, Danville, and Columbus groups joined in singing Taft praise as the convention paused for a credentials report.

Ocal Knox Marching Club Philadelphia Americus Club Pittsburg Knox Blaine Club Cincinnati Taft Ohio Danville Uncle Joe Jemme Indiana Marlion Marion Club William Taft Columbus Republican Glee Club Billy Fulton Oregon

Fight over injunction plank continues in committee

Debates over a resolutions committee injunction question intensify as factions press for influence. Subcommittee favors art plank, while full committee stands 31 to 21 against the subject. Taft forces push to reverse figures as talks of compromise loom. A report to the full committee is expected at four o clock.

Taft

Lodge Chairman Selected At National Committee Meeting

Report of credentials shows delegates seated on temporary roll by the national committee. Committee presents permanent organization and announces Senator Lodge chosen for permanent chair, prompting applause.

Senator Lodge Permanenys Ehairting

Tonic claim and patient story on pink pills impact

A promotional piece extols a tonic for digestion and blood oxygenation, recounting Albert Ginderwood of Brookville Ind who credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restored appetite and weight after years of illness. It lists medical claims, purchase details, and a meeting notice by the Mendivine Co. plus local ads and turnpike line viewing.

Albert Ginderwood Brookville Ind Dr. Williams Jaund Heath Williams Drvgiriste Wile Jjianss Mendivine Co Masunia Tumple

Teddy Gets Loud Cheers At Lodger Speech

A chaotic convention scene unfolds as a lodger’s remark about the president sparks loud cheering. West Virginia joins Ohio in silence briefly while Longworth and Alice Roosevelt stand apart. The crowd surges with waves of applause, and leaders struggle to resume as gavel raps fail to quell the uproar.

United States West Virchia Ohio Lodge Longworth Alice Roosevelt Laneworth

Township 8 Setting The High Mark

A clipped township notice notes changes in rates and test requirements for residents. the board sets a monthly fee of 50 dollars for a specified service and outlines future charges. Names of local officials and residents appear with scattered lines about marriages and shop offers from Stabler’s and Lehman’s.

Showers Tonight Bring Warmer Thursday Along West Va

June 17 report notes showers tonight with warmer weather expected Thursday across Subreniys Ghio and West Va. The fragment hints at local climate and regional outlook amid unclear text.

Ghio West Va

Fine Suit and Shoes Sale at Cincinnati Salvage Co

A sale offers men’s clothing including a fine suit valued at 10.00 with a 2.98 price, men’s dress suits originally 12.00 listed at 3.95, and a 15.00 value suit with refund if not satisfied. Also Casco calf shoes in solid leather priced around 2.19, and patent Colt/Viei shoes sale at 1.93.

Goodman Cincinnati Salvage Company Cincinnati Salvage Co

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