Taft Named Republican Presidential Candidate at Convention
The first ballot at the national convention named William H Taft of Ohio as the Republican choice to succeed Theodore Roosevelt. Delegates cheered as Taft’s name was read, with lively demonstrations from Ohio and other states and a near unanimous nomination after a recess.
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Taft Resigns as Secretary of War Effective June 30
Secretary of War Taft resigns effective June 30. President to appoint General Luke F Wright of Tennessee as successor. Brief correspondence notes Taft's simple resignation and the president's acceptance, dated Thursday and Friday respectively.
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Sherman Nominated for Vice President at Republican Convention
The New York delegation pushed James Schoolcraft Sherman of Utica for second on the ticket. After Taft Roosevelt factions agreed, Sherman secured the vice presidential nomination amid uproarious support.
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New York Delegation Presses Sherman For Vice Presidency
Delegates in New York gathered after long caucuses on Thursday advancing James Sherman as the proposed vice presidential choice. The shift crushed prior chances for Cortelyon and drew renewed interest with Indiana Senator Beveridge emerging as a potential alternative. The group cited 78 votes in support for Sherman and signaled continued discussion into the night.
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Destructive Forest Fires Sweep Northern Michigan Towns
Fires driven by weekend gales devastate three villages and thousands of acres in Presque Isle Cheboygan Leelanau and nearby counties. Homes farms and a lumber yard perish as residents flee to shelters and aid awaits.
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Roosevelt at Sagamore Oyster Bay plans quiet summer
President Roosevelt reached Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay after his Washington journey and will spend a three month vacation there. He will not abandon official business and will keep executive offices ready while seeking rest, remaining in close touch with government affairs during the summer.
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White House
Taft Escapes Wreck On Pennsylvania Flyer
Secretary Tait narrowly avoided disaster Sunday night when the Pennsylvania flyer he rode east toward Coshocton encountered a broken piston rod causing the engine to clack. Prompt action by a signal station towerman and the engineer halted the speeding train about a mile east of Coshocton, averting a possible fatal accident.
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Noted Oklahoma Desperado Captured
Guthrie Governor reports that outlaw Ben Cravens, terror of western Oklahoma, has been located at Estancier NAI and will be captured for extradition. Rewards offered in 1991 still apply. Cravens, a notorious desperado, robbed stores and post offices and killed several men in wild west clashes.
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Explosion on Arcadia Leaves One Dead and Dozens Injured
A Saturday explosion on the German steamer Arcadia, arriving from Hamburg, killed one black stevedore from the city and injured about sixteen others. Most injured workers suffer burns and lacerations. doctors say few, if any, are likely to die and several may lose limbs.
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