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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
26
A fragmented clipping reports Lodge's message deriding Theodore Roosevelt and a push to renominate someone else. It notes public reaction, referring to a loyalist stance by a permanent chairman in Chicago and the resulting demand that Roosevelt be urged to withdraw.
A fragmentary speech praises trusted traditions and defines Republican response to economic and legal challenges. It lauds enforcement of new laws, including railroad, rebates, and pure food protections, and rejects renomination attempts while urging support for the President's policies and party unity.
The piece recalls Roosevelt as hero of protests lasting 32, 39, and 49 minutes across conventions. It describes cheering at gatherings, mentions May dates and locations, and notes the historic scale of demonstrations tied to political events and opposition to nominations. The article blends vivid period detail with references to notable figures and venues.
The report notes Arthur Vor3s arguing Taft cannot win Ohio and is as active as Taft in urging votes. A telegram from a father about Mantav’s distant pit is cited, with references to Crooksville and Akron. The piece mentions a candidate race and a speech asserting defeat of Jivron T Herrek for governor in 1904.
In Michigan style race notes the Democratic primary signals Albert Gilchrist winning the governor nomination over JoN. Fletcher supports a prohibition on Christian car in the campaign. Duncan Fletcher closes on Gov Choward with about £ 000 votes. Dant etteh Maya in the Third district defeats J Wal ter Kehoe.
Prominent officials and business leaders here view the Roosevelt demonstration at Chicago as a rare show of personal popularity but not a signal of a Roosevelt stampede at the Republican Convention. They expect Taft to receive the nomination, with party delegates aligned for Taft rather than swayed by the Chicago display.
Washington Post report on commencement week at Washington University includes honorary degrees awarded to notable figures such as Senators Owen and Williams, plus faculty changes. The event features valedictory by Noble Dork Smuisen and a new dean election, with several dignitaries listed among honorees.
In an interview Guy Glen urged reform of the present primary law alleging corruption risk and candidate misuse of funds. He proposed a legalized state primary with all expenses borne by the state and sworn expense statements from every candidate. A legislative bill would standardize a single statewide primary day and require public funding and financial disclosures.
West Virginia prohibitionists begin their convention in Clarksburg with committee appointments and plans to nominate Yost for state ticket. Delegates from WoV gather June 17 to set platform and future actions.
A Minnesotan schoolteacher writes of his friend the Postum preacher and explains how switching from coffee to Postum cured nervousness, improved nerves and sleep, and steadied health. The letter recounts a coffee-led decline, marriage, and eventual conversion after boiling Postum with cream. The advertisement invites readers to read more at Kattle Creek and in the Road to Wel lysom.
Taft faced a crisis as Roosevelt's name drew explosive cheers at Chicago. Secretary Taft met President Roosevelt and Secretary Root over Cuban affairs, then returned to the White House, where Mrs Taft watched bulletins while Taft and Roosevelt toured Rush Creek Park. Officials signaled the convention remained under control and a direct White House message might be sent if needed.
The government moves to extend suppression and restrict press freedom by ordering past issuances and prohibiting dissemination of content deemed sensitive. Justice agencies push for new provisions to curb alleged subversive material and punish those who publish or distribute such items.
Lemoine, accused by Julius Wernher of obtaining money under false pretenses, fled before a court hearing. A document claimed to be his diamond manufacturing formula was opened and found to hold only two gulps of nonsensical phrases.
English court joins the Coke case as Anglicans debate remarriage after divorce. Bishop Doane and other church leaders discuss the rising remarriage trend in the United States and the clash with traditional church discipline. The Coke case highlights societal shifts toward acceptance of divorce and potential remarriage amid national controversy.
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