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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
2
Wisconsin politics stir as delegates defer action on national committeemen while parsing credentials and contested seats at the convention. The party explores policy planks, railroad expansion, and presidential roll calls amid intra state disagreements and leadership maneuvers.
Secretary Taft heads to Cincinnati to discuss campaign leadership with national committee members. A subcommittee may meet Friday or Saturday to finalize the chair, with Ohio's Myron Hurrok and other figures pushed for the post. Taft's stance remains undecided, shaping the nominating tone.
The State resolutions committee names were recorded with members from many states including Arkansas Illinois Delaware Maryland Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Montana New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Vermont Virginia and others. The document lists individuals such as Henry H Flatcer George Shea and Ezra Dixon among others.
The draft roster for the Republican National Committee shows selected leaders by state, with many missing or placeholder names. Notable entries include Alabama Rik Moone Arkansas Glasgow Kareka, Florida James Towden Chunge, Idaho Rok Selingis, Illinois Towden Chunge, Massachusetts 0 Murray Crane, Michigan Jorn Wo Blodget, Minnesota Frank B hellogg, Montana female VWarshalt, New York William Ward, North Carolina Edward C Duncan, Oregon Ralph E Williams, Pennsylvania Boles Penrose, Rhode Island Charles R Brayton, South Carolina John G Capers, and Vermont James W Brooks.
Special to The Washington Chicago reports a steady rise of Taft delegates but a stronger Roosevelt undercurrent pressing for renomination. Terms like deadlock and split loyalties dominate discussions as Wall Street backing and labor votes fuel fears of defections with Bryan’s growing support reshaping the path to a first ballot renomination in Chicago.
A readable list shows officials or residents from multiple states and territories. Entries include Virginia Norfolk and Alexandria area, Washington Tacoma, West Virginia Scott Wheels, Wisconsin Alfred Rogers Madison, Wyoming George Pexton Evanston, Alaska L P Shackleford Juneau, Arizona W Sturgis Phoenix, District of Columbia Sidney Bieber, and Mexico Solomon Luna Los Lunas.
A rough roster enumerates temporary convention officers with roles such as chairman general secretary sergeant at arms reporter doorkeeper chaplain and various assistants. The list includes names tied to states like Michigan New York Washington and Illinois with multiple affiliations and titles.
A remarkable life size pair of mohair trousers made from Texas Angola goat wool is being demonstrated in Chicago to draw attention to Texas wool and cattle industries. Secretary Taft and Missouri politics receive attention as the garment is linked to the Republican nomination efforts.
Allies plan to block Taft by delaying nomination at the Chicago convention. Delegates pledged to Roosevelt could force a second ballot. Roosevelt reportedly prefers not to be nominated on first ballot, hoping a unified standard bearer emerges on later ballots. White House aides doubt the scheme will succeed given delegates pledged to Taft and Secy of War support.
The Blaine Club paraded in uniforms with white hats and gray gloves, sending about 20 members to the event in Chicago. Foraker supporters noted dissension as members reportedly visited Yorker headquarters seeking to remove badges. Taft allies hosted guests after a parade near Auditorum, with Charles P Taft greeting the group and inviting them to a baseball game.
Arrangements provide a direct wire from the Coliseum to the White House to relay convention news. The President will have private lines and near real time updates as Taft awaits the nomination process. The system aims to ensure no slip ups and instant communication with trusted confidants during the convention.
A dense weather bulletin describes hot conditions in the central plains with thunderstorms and heavy showers in Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma. It forecasts continued heat through the week, with rain in the eastern states next Tuesday and a coastal warm spell for the Atlantic coast by week’s end. River levels remain high along the Mississippi and lower Arkansas, with notable crevasses and flooding risks near Shreveport and Taylor Town. Local readings show mid-June temperatures and humidity, while a separate note from Harper’s Ferry details rivers running dry and baseball pitchers recovering after the season.
Lincoln Nebraska reports William J. Bryan showing interest in the Chicago platform. Nebraska delegation plans to present Gov Sheldon as Vice President candidate once the platform is adopted. No immediate comment expected before the platform approval.
Report says Mrs Bryan favors Woodrow Wilson for Vice President and her husband agrees, shifting from earlier support for Brand Whitlock. TheBryan plan involves spreading this sentiment within the party while weighing threats from vested interests if Wilson is nominee.
Guests at Mrs Parker and Mrs Wadsworth hosted gatherings for the New York and Ohio contingents during the convention. Taft Hughes lines shape social seating as Mrs Parker publicly backs Taft while Mrs Parker’s daughter and Miss Prentice mingle with the Annex crowd, reflecting shifting female political alignments amid young politicos.
The Washington Post reports June results show Stone defeat Mudds for national committeeman in Maryland. Stone’s victory shifts support away from the Eastern Shore Southern Maryland bloc. Rumors that W Ho Jackson aided Mudds' bid surface as Stone counters by promising favor to Jackson’s son, but Jackson or his son deny consent to Stone’s offer.
A fragment notes a stylish Philadelphia woman strolling along the avenue with a pet ox by her side. The piece mentions her fashion sense and the many dogs and tailored coats she uses to match her gowns.
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