Taft Renominated. Roosevelt Fails to Bolt Convention
At Chicago June 24 William Howard Taft was renominated for president by the Republican national convention with 561 votes. James Sherman was renominated for vice president. Roosevelt delegates abstained from voting and later formed a separate ticket. The convention debated permanent organization and adjourned amid cheers and protests.
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New Political Party Is Born
Chicago June 24 Roosevelt won the presidential nomination on an independent ticket at the Republican convention's close. A mass meeting near the Coliseum pledged support as delegates from 22 states informed Roosevelt’s nomination. Governor Johnson led plans for a seven member committee to craft a platform, while Garfield urged caution and Ohio solid backing emerged.
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States Vote Totals Across Presidential Contest
A compilation of state level results showing preference splits among Taft Roosevelt Cummins La Follette and others with counts for Taft and Roosevelt in many states, plus instances of not voting or absent. The tally includes Alaska District of Columbia Philippines Porto Rico Hawaii and multiple states with mixed tallies and omissions.
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Outline of Tafts Career Through Public Service
Born September 15 1857 in Cincinnati. Graduated from University with honor and earned law degrees. Worked as reporter, assistant prosecutor, collector of internal revenue, and practiced law in Cincinnati. Held judge and solicitor roles, served as US circuit judge and dean. Led Philippine commission and civil governor roles, negotiated Friar lands, declined Supreme Court appointment, governed Cuba, and served as Secretary of War before his presidential election in 1908 and swearing in 1909. Renominated in 1912.
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