Sherman Named Vice Presidential Candidate On First Ballot
Chicago June 19 delegates nominating Sherman of New York for vice president on the first ballot. New York and Pennsylvania caucused. Lodge ordered the roll and Sherman secured wide support. McCarthy era style cheers followed as Woodruff and other speakers backed Sherman. Guild and Murphy received minor support from various states. Final official vote tallies showed Sherman leading with a strong showing before his nomination was made unanimous.
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Vote by states totals remain unclear in fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows state vote tallies listing Georgia four South Carolina two Virginia one and totals 16 and 26, with references to delegates nine hundred eighty and other disjoint figures. Names of people or organizations are missing, making the outcome and context uncertain.
Chicago firemen injured in warehouse blast
Chicago July 1 8ix Arewnen injured two seriously as a factory blast at the Commercial Cabinet Company building caused a fire and partial collapse. The Verte is $190,000 and damage spread across the structure and adjacent properties.
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England's Famous Labor Leader Critically Ill in London
London June 19 John Burns England's leading labor figure in parliament lies critically ill. Doctors say his condition is serious and small hopes are entertained for recovery according to reports from the capital.
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Taft Nomination Sparks Roaring Convention Celebration
Chicago June 19 delegates erupt as Henry Cabot Lodge announces William Taft victory on the single ballot. The 15 000 plus crowd roars in unison as flags wave and the Ohio delegation lifts Charles Taft and William H Millener debates fade into cheering while the room becomes one sea of sound and motion.
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Taft Races Quiet Happiness On Nomination News
Washington June 19 Taft responds to his nomination for the presidency with measured happiness while maintaining official duties as secretary of war. The war department buzzes with family and press as bulletins from Chicago arrive. Taft plans a war college visit but postpones after the convention results.
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Sherman Nomination Triggers Roosevelt Taft Telegrams
Washington June 19 President Roosevelt congratulated the Sherman ticket and Taft sent a telegram of approval. Taft announced his resignation as secretary of war effective June 30. Luke Wright named to succeed Taft, former Tennessee governor and ambassador to Japan. Sherman born 1855 in New York. long career in law business and politics.
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