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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1908

Page

2

Probable Republican Convention Delegates and States

The record lists expected delegate totals and states yet to hold conventions for the Republican contest. It names Delaware Massachusetts Ohio Nebraska South Dakota Virginia Wisconsin Arizona New Mexico Philippines Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Idaho Kentucky Maine Maryland Michigan Montana North Carolina New Jersey Vermont Washington West Virginia Alaska and others, totaling a grand number of delegates and noting limits and partial results.

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Taft Prospects Rise In Roosevelt Split Contests

The Fairbanks to Taft push unfolds with Taft gains in delegations as Foraker seeks peace with Taft forces in Ohio. Contests threaten North Carolina and Virginia delegates, while Massachusetts New Hampshire and New Jersey show strengthening Taft support. Roosevelt sentiment alarms rivals as party leaders weigh Secretary Taft versus Roosevelt nomination dynamics.

Taft gains steam as anti administration forces unify

Secretary Taft cannot poll the labor vote of the country and the Negro vote holding the balance of power in Illinois Indiana Ohio and New York is irreconcilably hostile to him. Nevertheless the Taft boom is growing in impetus through the backing of the very men who a few weeks ago asserted that the election was practically an impossibility. This means that, rather than have President Roosevelt the candidate, the anti administration men are getting together for Taft determined first to nominate him, and then if possible, to elect him.

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Wall Street Backing Taft Might Split Western Delegates

A publicity bureau statement asserts Wall Street interests back Secretary Taft, risking loss of Western delegates pledged to him. It corroborates an earlier Columbus bulletin claiming Wall Street-promoted Taft candidacy opposes current administration policies and may affect the Chicago convention outcome.

Allies Wall Street Taft Chicago Columbus Ohio Judge West Middle West Mr Lanier Winshaw & Lanier Tafts Pelicien Odtious

Taft Delegates Struggle Across State Conventions

An overview of Taft's struggles at state and territorial conventions shows Taft claimed in two states and a territory, but losses in others. Delegates instructed for Taft total 195 with 82 uninstructed and 237 opposed or contested, leaving Taft at about 250 votes against a 312 opposition lead.

Taft New Hampshire Nevada Taft Taft Arizona North Carolina West Virginia Michigan New York Hughes Massachusetts Florida Alabama Tennessee Aiberal

Doubt Presence of Thief in Roof Incident at 1417 Q Street

Central Office detectives Warren and Mullen doubt a burglar was on the 1417 Q Street roof when Bicyel Policeman Holmes was shot in the arm. They suggest Miss Leele Holmes and Miss Mabel Schmidt were frightened by a noise and misread an intruder, while Dieudonne claims he fired at a figure on the roof and was held on $600 bonds.

Q Street Bicyel Holmes Central Office Warren and Mullen Leele Holmes Mabel Schmidt Charles C Dleudonne Dieudonne Holmes Dieudonne

Taft to resign rumored. Magoon named as War Secretary candidate

Cincinnati man Thomas P Egan says Taft would resign if nominated at Chicago and Gov Magoon would replace him as Secretary of War. Rev Magoon denies knowledge of the plot. Rumor also links Gen Leonard Wood to succeeding Magoon if he leaves Cuba.

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Foraker Wins Sixth District Victory in Mississippi

Senator Foraker reports a clear victory in Mississippi's Sixth Congressional district. Chairman L K Atwood wired that Taft supporters bolted, with Randolph and Thigpen elected delegates. Jackson's Redmond noted the voting, while Randolph presided over Pass Christian High School and Tingpen edited the Hattiesburg Times.

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Weather Conditions and Forecast Across Regions

The Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions east of the Rockies with disturbances over Lake Superior and the Texan Panhandle. Showers extend across the middle and northern districts, with cooler readings in the Northwest, Central Rockies, and New England by Sunday. Expect rain or snow in parts of the Texas Panhandle and Central Rockies, with generally fair weather Monday except central valleys. Storm warnings issued for Baltimore area and Lower Lakes flood warnings for the White River Arkansas and Pearl River Mississippi. Temperature readings include 64 at night, 61 early morning, with relative humidity around 92 percent later. rainfall measured 0.0 inches. sunshine near 0 percent. River data note Harpers Ferry and Galietta readings and special Washington Post dispatch.

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