Hearing Breaks the Record At Delegates Rally
A wild session erupts as a wage debate inflames delegates with chants and cheers. The crowd pushes for action while allies maneuver through credentials and committee maneuvers amid a charged atmosphere.
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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
1
Political meeting agenda and resolutions report brief
The program lists Coneston presiding at 10 o’clock with a resolutions committee report and debates. It notes a five vote threshold and no speeches for Taft Fairbanks Foraker Cannan Knox Angres and La Follette.
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Coneston
Resolutions Committee
Taft
Fairbanks
Foraker
Cannan
Knox
Angres
la Folretts
Eclipse Fever Follows Taft Nomination Drift at Convention
Fragmented and feverish convention coverage describes a turbulent gathering where Teddy Roosevelt and Taft supporters clash, Lodge influence, and a dramatic crowd stampede. The piece notes preparations, the political theater, and travel details for delegates and spectators amid excitement and uncertainty.
Taft Cools in Crisis as Roosevelt Ovation Stirs Chicago
President Taft and War Secretary with Secretary Root monitor the Chicago convention amid a historic Roosevelt tribute that dominates private wires and headlines. The scene shows Taft in touch with events while Roosevelt’s enduring leadership weighs on the day’s drama.
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Root
Chances
Taft
Mi Taft
Chicago
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Taft Caravan and Baner Flags at Knox Meeting
The Knox contingent led by three clubs entered to music as banners promoted Taft. The Blaine Club of Cincinnati bore a blue banner with Our Candidate and drew little enthusiasm. Ohio delegates waved flags while urging support, but overall turnout was muted as other groups faded from the floor. The Columbus Glee Clubs sang patriotically for Taft, yet delegates remained largely inert. Continued on second page.
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Roaireder Mica
Revang
Herneg
Morrow
Biz Brown
William Howard Taft
Ohio
Fohetoa
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mai Oacchi
Ile ‘de
Senator Lodge
Ten O Senaor Lodge
Harry Daugherty
Knox
Blaine Club
Cineinnat
Weber
Taft
Republican Party
Blains Club
Vicen T Herrick Dougherty
Wade Elle
Blelne Club
Columbus Glee Clubs
Oho
Dixie
Billy Taft
Dog and Catfish Fight in Hart Creek Pool
Special to The Washington Pass Gratton West Virginia June 17 Henry Bum of Greenbrier County reports a battle between his fox terrier and a 222 pound catfish in a shallow Hart Creek pool. The dog hunted muskrats and engaged the fish, with the fight lasting about thirty minutes. Fearing for the dog, which was bleeding from many wounds, Bumfield killed the catfish with a stick.
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Washington Pass
Gratton
W Va
Henry Bum
Greenbrier County
Harts Creek
Blumfield
Would Bet On Roosevelt Special
In New Yorks financial district on June 17 a broker offered bets on Roosevelts nomination and acceptance. He proposed 5000 against 25000 that Roosevelt would be nominated and 5000 against 19000 that he would be defeated if nominated. The curb market faced no takers as brokers noted restrictions and limited betting this year.
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Washington Post
New York
Financial District
Roosevelt
Belling Mart
Allies' Coup Fails in Ohio Vote Tilt Taft Faces Backlash
The Ohio vote dampens Taft opposition as Herrick calms fears stirred by Keifer's speech. Opponents aimed to defeat the majority report on reducing representation in the South to sway Northern sentiment and alienate Southern delegates.
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Taft
Majonty
Taft supporters rally as Herrick reshapes Southern role
Special to The Washington Fest reports Gov Myron T Herrick of Ohio countering a Southern representation plan at the Republican convention. He challenged ally tactics and urged a bold stand, turning momentum toward Taft. The piece notes broader factions seeking favorable votes and a volatile roll call, with implications for the Taft campaign and delegates from the South.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Myron T Herrick
Ghia
Herrick
Alles
Taft
Utes
Frank H Hitchcock
National Committee
South Cindelgates
Tafis
Ohio
Warren Ketter
Springfield
Olta
Candidates Stand in Episcopal Diocesan Ballot For Brent’s Bishopric
Delegates to the Episcopal diocesan convention elected Rt Rev Charles Henry Brent bishop of Washington on the fifth ballot after a controversy over his acceptance. Brent led early with 28 clerical and 27 lay votes against Dr Randolph MakKim and Dr George Calvert Carter, as ballots narrowed to five contenders.
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Charles Herry Brent
Randolph Mekim
Grorgs Calvert Carter
Willem M Grosvenor
W H Morgan Jones
P M Rhinelander
Charles
Buck
T J Packard
Afred Harding
Charles Henry Brent
Philippines
Washington
Brent
Charles H Brent
Randolph H. Sickim
George Calvert Carter
William M Grosvenor
MW Morgan Jones
Charles H Brant
Randolph Hoschim
Georg Calvert Carter
P MW Rhinelander
Bssop Brent
Randolph MakKim
Church of the Epiphany
Mehim
Lishon
Bishop Brent
McKim
Dr McKim
Appealing to Democrats by Prosperity Association
The National Prosperity Association has begun its campaign among Democratic national convention delegates. It urges each delegate to influence the platform to avoid radical attacks on corporations and any extreme language affecting business. Senator A T Hoenkins provided ad hoc access, helping shape a platform viewed as unfavorable to the Republican adjunction plank, though no direct campaign against it is undertaken.
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Sperial
Washington
St Loui Jime
National Prosperity Association
A T Hoenkins
Chicago
Germ-Laden Mail Package Sparks Panic at Richmond Post Office
A package containing millions of diphtheria germs broke open at the Richmond post office causing alarm among clerks. The wrapping was careless and the inscription identified the contents but sender’s name is unknown. Postal authorities are investigating.
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Stellal
Washington Post
Richmond
Richmond Stove Plant Burned in Heart of City Fire
Richmond Stove Company offices in the city center were nearly destroyed by a fire that began on the third floor. Owners R G Rennolds and W J Anderson estimate losses at 200000 with 100000 insurance. About 200 employees are temporarily out of work. Cause under investigation.
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Speckii.te
Washington Pose
Richmond Va
Richmond Stove Company
American Tobacco Company
R G Rennolds
W J Anderson
Bryce Praises Convention at Republican Gatherings
James Bryce, British ambassador to the United States, praised the American system at a Hamilton Club dinner in Chicago during the Republican national convention. He called conventions a full recognition of the people's rights, noting that voters choose officers and party nominees through conventions.
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Chicago
James Bryce
Great Britain
United States
Hamilton Clun
Bryce
Prelate Brent Re-elected Bishop of Washington
Dense convention scenes recount a vigorous fight as supporters of Dr. McKim failed to secure a majority until the fifth ballot. Diocesan chairmen explain messages that harmed the decision and urge rejection of an offer to honor the Philippine churchman. Delegates refuse to unanimous action, with efforts to present a missionary’s bid quickly suppressed.
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Washington
Plains
President pushes platform injunction in final compromise read
The president sends telegrams to framers urging a declaration in the platform. In session and tasting letter he insists such a declaration is essential, and it is read to the committee as part of the final compromise.
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Bela O
Njunion Pk
Canhun
Eerry Iisidual
Wille House
Tig Cen
Senator Hawkins
TI Nole
Injunction plank modified by Republican subcommittee
Chicago June 17 The Injunction plank approved by the resolutions subcommittee says the party upholds court processes and integrity but supports modifying injunctions to allow court grants without notice only when irreparable property damage is imminent The notice period should not exceed seven days where given
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Washington Post
Francis
Annex Hotel
Committee On Resolutions
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Seretary Taft
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Grane
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Clark
Wyoming
Senate
Fayn
New York
Daizell
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Taft
Conservatives Fall In Chicago Over Antiinjunction Plank
In Chicago the conservative wing capitulated under heavy pressure from the Roosevelt Taft faction and the push for an anti injunction plank. Taft and Secretary Wade note the need to safeguard the judiciary while Speaker Cannon and allies clash over strategy. The fight reshapes how the platform will address labor disputes and court injunctions.
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Ohio
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