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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
1
Twelve thousand delegates and visitors fill the Chicago Coliseum as the National Chairman uses the gavel to call the meeting to order. The event opens at noon with a rousing assembly and packed seats.
A Republican party pick seated as a delegate to the convention was present when Secretary Dover began reading the official call. The event marked the formal start of proceedings with all delegates expected to be in place as scheduled.
Chicago June 16 Thousands of delegates and visitors converge on the Coliseum for the Republican national convention. Crowds, security, and preparations fill the day as Taft allies brace for battles over credentials and rules. A Roosevelt rumor sparks speculation that Fairbanks may be sidelined.
Chicago notes the Republican platform reveals five main points tariff revision anti injunction labor rates currency and trusts with fierce debate. Cannon Lodge oppose labor concession while Taft stands firm. The dispute over anti injunction and other planks shapes the campaign dynamic.
The Weather Prophet reports Indiana: fair and warmer Tuesday night, Wednesday showers with light to fresh east to southeast winds. Ohio: fair and slightly warmer Tuesday night, Wednesday partly cloudy and warmer with showers in the west, winds east to northeast to east.
Richmond council postponed action on ratification of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern traction franchise to Thursday. City Attorney said amendments must satisfy both parties. If built on 23rd Street, injunctions appear likely. The traction company reportedly agrees to cover litigation costs. Councilman Deuker led the introduction of the measure.
Special Correspondence Indianapolis June 16 Fairbanks faces a difficult choice on the Chicago vice presidential nomination with Taft seen as the likely presidential nominee. Indiana delegates report Fairbanks may yield only if a clear guarantee of nomination is given as a risk of political humiliation looms. Marion club boosters head to Chicago tonight unsure why they attend, expecting Fairbanks for president or vice president with Taft’s hold on the field.
The document outlines the city of Richmond's finances up to the first of the month, detailing total receipts and balances. It lists amounts in the sinking fund, the special fund, and the improvement fund, as reported by City Controller Webster.
Grace Solder was granted a divorce from Onto Solder in Wayneette court. She alleged abandonment and failure to provide.
City council, suspending rules, adopted an amendment to the meat inspection ordinance requiring meat slaughtered in the city to be inspected under the federal act except for farmers not regularly engaged in butchering. Councilman Bartel warned of cross border sales to Richmond and Fountain City, but the measure was approved after assurances from City Attorney Study and Health Officer Dr. Bond. Continued on Page Two.
Hoosierdom shows strong presence at the Republican National Convention in Chicago with Indiana sending a large delegation. Taft’s nomination is widely expected, while Fairbanks supporters linger, and Hoosier officials note Indiana’s pivotal role in swinging the presidential race. Ed P. Thayer of Greenfield leads seating efforts as a top assistant to the sergeant at arms.
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