Naming a Leader Great Purpose Platform Adopted
Chicago June 18 The national Republican convention opens its third session with 12 000 to 14 000 in attendance. Platform read by Senator Hopkins shows no material difference from prior planks and the injunction issue sparks early debate. Burton of Ohio nominates Taft as the presidential candidate amid cheers as the rhythm of nomination proceeds.
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Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Tional Republican Convention
Lodge
Committee
A. J. Hopkins
Burton
Ohio
Taft
Elihu Root
Republican Party
Hono
Indiana
Wessley Hill
Brooklyn
N. Y
George H.williams
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
Senator Hopkins
Senator Lodge
Scores on the Ball Fields Amid National and American Leagues
Chicago and Philadelphia clash in a string of doubleheaders with winners and losers listed. Standings show Cincinnati leading the National League while Chicago, New York, St. Louis, and Brooklyn post uneven records. American League results include Chicago and Detroit taking wins as Cleveland trades blows with Washington.
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National
P. Ofi
Baes Cricao
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
Fraser
Kling
Corridon
McQuillan
Doom
St. Louis
Saston
Maddox and Young
Gibson
Pittsburg
Man
Graham
Bratteries
Coakley
McLean
Mathewson
Needham
Weimer
McGinnity
Cleveland
Detroit
Iasse
Oas
Washington
Manning
Chesbro
Blair
Manuel
Sullivan
Petrelt
Dygert
Smith
Donovan
Schmidt
Renomination Debate Sparks Fresh Bid For Vice Presidency
A terse letter from Fairbanks reiterates his irrevocable decision not to seek another term as vice president, yet supporters press for renomination. Meanwhile Governor Cummins of Iowa signals willingness to accept a second place slot, contacting Lafayette Young to gauge support.
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Cummins
Jaws
Lafayette Young
Iowa Wheelhorse
Fairbanks Letter Shapes VP Nomination Narrative
A letter from Vice President Fairbanks to his manager Joseph B. Kealing dated June 16 in Indianapolis adds a new angle to the vice presidential question. The communication centers on Fairbanks’s nomination prospects and the evolving political stance surrounding his candidacy.
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Fairbanks
Joseph B. Kealing
Indianapolis
Vice Press
Platform plank endorses courts and injunctive reform in Chicago
A Chicago subcommittee finished a platform plank supporting the courts with a belief in their integrity while proposing that injunctions be allowed without notice only when irreparable property damage is imminent. No statehood mention for Arizona and New Mexico. Michigan's Fordney was instructed to oppose any injunction plank.
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Chicago
Republican Party
Arizona
New Mexico
Michigan
Fordney
Fire destroys Kane Lumber plant at Hollins Alabama
A massive fire in Hollins, Alabama, has wiped out the Kane Lumber Company plant. The blaze caused an estimated loss of about $500,000, consuming the entire lumber operation located there.
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Birmingham
Ala
Kane Lumber Company
Hollins
Talks for Fairbanks at Republican Convention
Governor Hanly of Indiana praises Charles Warren Fairbanks as the party's nominee chosen through deliberation. He urges the convention to consider Indiana’s appeal, emphasizing unity, liberty, and the nation’s future under the candidate, with regional appeals from New England to California.
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Hanly
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Chaiman
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Mllinois
Ohio
Tona
Finlal
California
Oregon
Washington
Pacific
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
McKinley
Republican Party
Hanley
Chas. Warren Fairbanks
Chicago Market Reports Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Open Weak
Chicago market notes for June 18 1908 show hog receipts 26000 light to heavy at 5 30 to 5 80. cattle and sheep receipts 10000 and 13000 with prices weakening to as much as 10 lower for cattle and steady to weak for sheep. Official yesterday totals 36874 arrivals 4168 shipments, with today’s receipts around 25000 and tomorrow 20000.
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Texas
John A Babcock Promises a Square Deal
A short, period tone note titled by John A. Babcock promises a square deal and encourages timely action with a confident guarantee. The fragment suggests a personal or promotional message stressing fairness and reliability.
Taft Gets Great Ovation at Republican Convention
A mid morning Republican National Convention report describes Taft greeted with wild applause after a long day of platform debate. Delegates fill the Coliseum as the band plays national airs and Mrs Longworth draws attention amid heated rolls calls and speeches by Hopkins Boutelle and other leaders.
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Carolinas
Wisconsin
Iowa
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Nebraska
Lowa
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Golden Gate
Orient
Alaska
Jhim
Charles W. Fairbanks
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
IS WiTtt
The
North American Commission Company
Bulletins
Ora
Tors
John Ade
Ade
John Fremont
John A. Tripp
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Committee On
H. S. Boutelle
Uncle Joe Cannon
Boutelle
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