Taft Nominated For President at Chicago Convention
The Chicago convention confirmed William H. Taft and James Sherman as the Republican ticket. The piece defends the Taft selection, attacks Roosevelt's adherents, and argues the re nominating of Taft was the correct course for party unity and strength. Senator Borah and Governor Hadley are praised for standing firm.
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Wa. H. Taft
Chicago
William H. Taft
James 8. Sherman
Roosevelt
Borah
National Committee
Taft
Hadley
Missouri
Mr Bryans Reconciliation of Conflicting Views
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan and his attempt to reconcile rival claims at the Chicago convention. It argues that reconciling opposing candidates and managers is impossible, noting Bryan’s own admission that some opinions are irreconcilable and that third term debates would dominate the Roosevelt support.
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Bryan
College of Journalism
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
la Follette
Cummins
Alway
Mr. Bryan
Republicans Back Taft Over Third Party Movement
The document argues that greater reforms come through the Republican organization than via Roosevelt's third party. It asserts Taft’s administration is progressive and likely to advance reforms with GOP strength. It criticizes Roosevelt supporters in Republican states as misaligned with true party sentiment.
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Republic
Mr. Taft
Grand Old Party
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
The Choice of Friends Speech Fragment
A reflective fragment on friendship and social power notes the rarity of true bonds and the lure of lofty ideals. It urges discernment to avoid shallow associations while valuing enduring, meaningful loyalty amid a solitary human journey.
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Emerson
Tailoring offer of free trousers with suit until August
Poeatell Tailoring Co advertises a promotion giving an extra pair of trousers free with a suit purchase through August.
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Poeatell Tailoring Co
Convention Votes in Nominating Ballot for President
The convention results show Taft 561, Roosevelt 107, La Follette 41, Cummins 17, Hughes 2, Not voting 344, absent 6. Delegates debated platform planks and Porto Rican citizenship, with Bryan’s departure triggering demonstrations as Fairbanks pushed adoption of the La Follette platform.
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Roosevelt
Taft
la Follette
Cummins
Hughes
Credentials Committee
National Committee
William Jennings Bryan
Fairbanks
Bryan
Baltimore
Walter C. Owen
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Mateo Fajardo
Porto Rico
Sam P. Cary
Cady
J. J. Blain
California
Meyer Lessner
Root
Tryon
Meyer
Idaho
Faye
Ilinois
Deneen
Indiana
Towa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Nnesota
Mississippi
Mimaouri
Ayo
Roosevelt Gave Way at Taft Nominating Speech Sparks Convention
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago Taft backers rally as Roosevelt factions hold votes. Ohio nominates Harding placing Taft on the platform. Speeches by Wanamaker and Butler defend Taft while La Follette supporters push for reform. Rally erupts with cheers and interruptions as factions clash.
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Harding
William Howard
Taft
J. Harding
Mr. Taft
California
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt States
Illinois
Mrs. Gardner
Philadelphia
Senator Root
Roosevelt
Maine
Oregon
North Dakota
Florida
M. B. McFarland
Tampa
Orida
Peared
Mr. Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
Teddy
Butler
Michael B. Oldrich
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Olbrich
Robert M. Pollock
Fargo, N. D
Strikers Riot Injures Seven in Hastings Confrontation
In Hastings on Hudson New York seven people including a woman and a small boy were shot in a clash between strikers and special deputies guarding the National Conduit and Cable company plant where a strike has been ongoing. The woman was mortally wounded and others were seriously hurt.
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Hastings
Hundson
N. Y
National Conduit and Cable Company
Daring Train Robber Strikes Mail Car Heist in Texas
A bandit entered a mail car on the International and Great Northern near Longview Texas on June 24. He forced three clerks at gunpoint, selected a mail pouch, and fled as the train continued. Authorities launch investigation.
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Longview
Tex
International
Great Northern
Trist Auto Taxicab Service Day and Night
Trist Auto Taxi Service operates around the clock in Bell 200 with Alk 994 designation. Local records show persistent service options for day and night travel.
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Bell
Tnd
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