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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
16
A record hearing erupts amid a heated rally as delegates pass a measure across state lines. The crowd’s enthusiasm surges while allies confront Credentia’s committee, a road roller mobilized to back the effort.
Coneston called to order at 10 o clock with the resolutions committee report. Debates proceed with floor speeches for Taft Fairbanks Foraker Can nan Knox Angresh and La Follette. vote outcomes to follow.
Tornado of cheers and eclipse-like fervor sweep the patronal convention as Teddy Roosevelt rally overshadows Taft hopes. Lodge's wand and President’s letter fail to secure a Taft nomination amid a sea of delegates, with dramatic scenes and crowd frenzy shaping the day.
War Secretary and Secretary Root confer on Cuban matters while President Taft stays near his desk as a massive Roosevelt tribute unfolds in Chicago. Private wires report the convention’s tremors and Taft’s possible reaction to a leadership moment that could shape the party and nation.
A Knox contingent with three clubs led a parade through the hall as banners and music drew little enthusiasm for Taft. The Blaine Club of Cincinnati displayed Our Candidate, but delegates remained largely inert. Ohio and Columbus groups sought to energize support with songs. the crowd barely stirred before the scene faded, continuing on the second page.
Special to The Washington Pass Gratton West Virginia June 17 Henry Bum field Greenbrier County cites a battle between his pet fox terrier and a 222 pound catfish in a shallow Hart Creek pool. The dog hunted muskrats and found the catfish, fighting for about thirty minutes. Fearing for the bleeding dog Blumfield dispatched the belligerent fish with a stick.
In New York on June 17 a broker in the financial district offered bets on Roosevelt’s nomination and acceptance. He proposed 5000 against 25000 that Roosevelt would be nominated, 5000 against 19000 that he would accept, and 8 against 19000 that he would be defeated if he accepted. The bets drew no takers as curb brokers noted the market would not serve this year and the broker faced potential imprisonment.
The article reports that Taft supporters lost ground after an Ohio vote shifted sentiment, quelling fears stirred by Keifer's speech. It notes opponents aimed to defeat a majority report on reducing representation in the South to unite Northern sentiment and complicate Southern delegates' stance, while Herrick reassured concerns.
Special to The Washington Fest Chica reports Gov Myron T Herrick of Ohio burst onto the floor to blunt an allies plan to weaken Southern representation at the Republican national convention. He denounced tactics, rallied Taft supporters, and shifted momentum with a blunt rebuke to the insurgents, redefining the delegate balance amid a tense roll call.
Nine clergymen were nominated as the diocesan convention weighed the Washington bishopric race. On the fifth ballot Rt Rev Charles H Brent led over Dr Randolph MakKim with votes tight. Brent previously declined acceptance after a cable from the convention president. Controversy swirled as supporters accused Dr MakKim of pressuring Brent, while Brent cited communications influencing his decision.
The National Prosperity Association broadens effort among Democratic national convention delegates urging influence to keep the platform business friendly and avoid radical anti corporate language. Senator A T Hoenkins, Chicago platform chair, endorses the resolutions committee’s revised stance. the group dislikes the Republican adjunction plank but will not mount a direct campaign against it.
A package containing millions of diphtheria germs ruptured today in the Richmond post office causing panic among clerks. The package was carelessly wrapped with an inscription revealing the contents. The sender’s name is unknown and post office authorities are investigating the case.
Richmond Stove Company plant on the third floor burned in the heart of Richmond's business district. Owners R G Reynolds and W J Anderson estimate losses at 200000 with 100000 insurance. About two hundred employees are temporarily out of work. Fire origin under investigation.
James Bryce, British ambassador to the United States, lauded the American system at a Hamilton Club dinner in Chicago. He praised conventions as the fullest recognition of popular rights, noting that the people choose officers and also decide which candidate should represent the party.
Vigorously fought reappointment with rivals unable to outvote until the fifth ballot as Dr McKim’s friends failed to prevent the win. Diocesan chairmen outlined arguments that harmed the Philippine churchman’s mission, while delegates balked at offering unanimous honor and quickly suppressed the effort.
President dispatches telegrams to framers during session and in a tast letter demanding a declaration to be read to the committee. A final compromise is discussed as the platform plank is advanced.
Chicago reports that the Injunction plank, approved by the resolutions subcommittee, states Republicans will uphold court processes and integrity while proposing that injunctions be granted without notice only if irreparable property damage is imminent. If notice is given, the time limit shall not exceed seven days.
In Chicago the conservative wing led by Grane and Clark fights Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt over an anti inj unction plank. The fight centers on court restraint in labor disputes and the judiciary's integrity with Speaker Cannon pressing to stay in the race. Roosevelt sends telegrams urging support as delegates wrestle with the platform draft and the threat of a disrupted convention.
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