Taft Gets 702 Votes On First Ballot In Iowa
The report outlines Taft leading with 702 votes on the first ballot as Cummins garners strong support within Iowa. It notes William Allen White and a powerful Iowa delegation backing Taft while Cummins is described as a vigorous fighter for state control and reform within the Republican ranks. The piece analyzes dynamics between Taft Roosevelt and Cummins factions, with mention of party leaders in Washington and the potential impact on national ticket selections.
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Taft Nomination News Shocks War Department Family
War Department head William Howard Taft learns he has been nominated as Republican candidate for president. At the moment the news arrives his wife Mrs Taft reads messages aloud while daughter Helen and son Charley share in the excitement. Clerks and officials congratulate Taft as a swift wave of reporters and staff fill the room, with Taft eager to greet the nominee first.
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Taft Wins at 1908 Republican Nominating Convention
Chicago June 1 Taft on first ballot by 7062 votes won the Republican presidential nomination as Lodge calls for roll while Roosevelt and La Follette factions clash amid roaring crowds. The convention ends with a unanimous Taft endorsement after hours of tumult and cheers from Ohio and other states.
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