Burrows to Keynote as Taft Convention Opens
Chicago June 15 delegates gather to name a Republican presidential candidate. Senator Julius Burrows of Michigan to deliver the keynote, with Taft supporters predicting a five day or three day session as credentials and platform fights unfold. Vice presidency remains unsettled amid rumors of Hughes and Woodford options.
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Special Edition On Sale At Five Cents A Copy
Special edition on civic improvement on sale at Daily Reporter counting rooms for five cents. First come, first served. supply limited and exhausted. Republican County Convention call issued for June 40 1908 to select delegates to judicial district conventions and to elect district committee members. Cedar Falls report notes Joe Whinek, baker, lost left hand third finger while helping wife with washing. accident required amputation.
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Taft headquarters buzz with delegates and clubs
Governor Herrick is expected to be named on the notification committee. The Ohio delegation, backed by the Blaine club of Cincinnati and a Columbus republican glee club, along with Taft groups, filled the open Taft headquarters for a busy public viewing and activity.
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Stampede Hope Fades After Caucuses In Chicago
Chicago June 15. After caucuses held by several delegations charged with backing Roosevelt despite Taft favored restraint. West Virginia Georgia Alabama and Texas delegates said they would not spark a Roosevelt stampede against his wish that nothing be done.
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Hughes Won’t Interfere With New York Delegates
Albany dispatch reports Governor Hughes will not quote himself into the national Republican convention. He will not seek withdrawal from the presidential race and will not interfere with New York state delegates. He also stated his position on the vice presidency is understood. At Chicago the injunction plank in the Taft platform fuels debate as Speaker Cannon and allies seek to remove or modify it.
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Uncle Joe Visit of Great Interest in Taft Platform Fight
Chicago June 14 The Taft platform conference drew heavy interest as Speaker Cannon met Hopkins at the Union League club and then led a private session with Ellis Leng Kellogg. Hopkins predicted smooth resolution while Taft forces prepared to guard the anti injunction plank. Cannon planned to stay through the day amid widespread speculation of changes before the resolutions committee.
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Dolliver Letter Ends Bid For Vice Presidency
In Chicago on June 15 a read letter from Senator Dolliver to the Iowa delegation chairman states he has no ambition for the vice presidency. He argues he can aid the party on the stump and urges withdrawal from consideration if seriously contemplated. No action was taken by the delegation.
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Bonaparte in Philadelphia to press Ropic cases
Washington June 15 Attorney General Bonaparte traveled to Philadelphia to oversee prosecutions of Ropic cases tied to the commodity clause and railway rate law. He will supervise the legal actions and gather evidence in the enforcement effort.
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TICKET MAKERS BUSY CHOOSING A VICE PRESIDENT
Iowa delegates debate the vice presidency as Dolliver faces opposition from Long and others. Shaw, former Secretary Shaw of the Treasury, pressures against La Follette and urges avoiding Dolliver if it opens the door for Cumming. Harper and others weigh the political cost, while California delegates push Knight for vice president.
Flood Conditions Serious In Kansas City Area
June 1 report notes flood conditions more serious in Kansas City than since the rivers Kaw and Missouri began rising, but both stabilized at 8:00 am and are expected to recede within 24 hours. No rain since Saturday and no immediate precipitation expected. riverfront areas and nearby districts endure widespread water buildup as Mississippi rises elsewhere.
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