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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
1
Delegates pledged to nominate William Howard Taft pursue party unity at the national convention. The article notes Roosevelt favored, and potential divisions emerge as delegates align with the War Secretary. Richmond may lose a major factory as Westcott Carriage Company weighs a favorable offer from Anderson to locate a large plant in the city.
Chicago reports Taft was chosen by acclamation as the Republican presidential nominee at 4 45 PM amid loud cheers and a riotous display of enthusiasm. Lodge opened the morning with prayer and the platform reading. Cooper and Hopkins led sharp debates on railroad regulation tariffs and campaign finance disclosures amid a sultry hall and noisy demonstrations.
At Chicago June 18 Theodore C. Burton placed Taft's name in nomination in a stirring address praising Roosevelt ideas. He lauded Ohio's role, Republican unity, and the nation's progress, recalling Lincoln and Garfield. The speaker urged calm leadership as the convention shoulders its colossal task.
June 18 report says Republican convention leaders expected a presidential nomination and Taft as the nominee. A delegation of national committeemen booked transport to Cincinnati to receive notification, while Taft himself planned to hurry there to meet them.
The article notes showers Thursday night and again Friday, with cooler Friday. Winds shift from southeast to south, fresh in strength, affecting both Indiana and Ohio regions. The tone resembles a brief weather bulletin.
Chicago June 18 The resolutions committee of the Republican national convention adopted a compromise plank on writs of injunction. It says federal courts should have their procedures defined by statute and that no injunction or temporary restraining order be issued without notice unless irreparable injury would result, then a speedy hearing follows. Gompers denounces the plank as unsatisfactory and vows to press labor’s case with Democrats.
Shortsville New York American Seeding Machine unit to join Hoosier Drill works here prompting fears the Westcott Carriage factory may move to Anderson Indiana. Local clubs vow to keep the plant, with Ashley stating no deal until area groups act, while Indianapolis and Anderson offer incentives. The move would boost jobs from 175 to 250 and total plant staff to 750 at full integration by October.
Chicago June 18 Republican leaders say no vice presidential ballot today with presidential nominations decided. Senator Lodge, convention chairman, announced a vice president would be nominated tomorrow as interest shifts to the second-place contest tonight.
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