Taft’s integrity shines in 1912 ward with pardon talk
Fragmentary notes recount Taft’s stance on political deals and abolition of corruption during Chicago 1912 delegates fights. It recalls his refusal to trade murderers for political gains and his pride in preserving the Republican Party. The piece also touches on later reflections about Roosevelt, Wilson, and Taft’s career.
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Taft’s Career Path From Judge To Chief Justice
Washington July 14 Taft finally achieves his lifelong aim by becoming chief justice in October after a career that began as a Yale educated judge in Ohio and shifted to national politics at McKinley’s urging. His Philippine governorship and Roosevelt era roles shaped his rise though party leaders questioned his political judgment despite a bold Canada reciprocity treaty move.
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Theosophists to Meet Here For 25th Annual Convention
The American section of the Theosophical Society holds its 25th annual convention at the Hotel Washington Annex from July 16 to 20. L. W. Rogers, newly elected national president, will arrive from Chicago to oversee activities. The event marks the first time since 1875 the convention is in this city with prominent speakers and a public lecture on The New Knowledge at 8 pm Sunday at the Masonic club rooms Arcade building.
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Hotel Washington Annex
L. W. Rogers
Chicago
Masonic Club
Unclear OCR fragment lists names and addresses
Partial readable data shows names Harry uinn and Sandberg with addresses 4321 Webster and 2107 Seven Ave. The fragment lacks a clear event or context for a cohesive summary.
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Bagley
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Sandberg
Ohn
Seven Ave
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