Taft gets 702 votes on first ballot in Iowa Caucus
The report outlines Iowa politicians and supporters backing Taft for vice president with Cummins shown as a leading rival. It describes factional struggles within the Iowa Republican delegation, the influence of Roosevelt and Taft factions, and hints at national implications for the 1912 presidential contest. The piece notes Cummins’ long political career, his anti-trust and railroad stances, and the potential impact of his candidacy on party unity and the national ticket.
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Wilam B Allison
Senate
House of Representatives
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Leslie M Shaw
Fation
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Jonathan P . Dolliver
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Sttrust
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Iowa
Rairoads
Great American Railway
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Delliver
Mint
Geers
Roouerts
Maurine
Cannell
Treasury
Washington
Dale
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Taft Nomination Sparkles as He Receives News at War Dept
Taft learns of Republican nomination from Chicago while in the War Department. Mrs Taft reads aloud the messages as son Charley transfers slips. family and officials including Gen Bell gather to congratulate him. A rapid postannouncement rush ensues, with clerks and friends sharing a festive, informal reception before Taft plans related travel.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Mia
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Hell
Garlington
Edwards
Murray
Queer
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New York
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Teren
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Seciary
Howards
War College
Root
Taft Captures GOP Nomination At 1908 Convention
Chicago June 1 Taft won on first ballot with 7062 votes and a unanimous consent of the convention. Chairman Lodge called the roll amid roaring cheers as Roosevelt and La Follette supporters clashed in a day of tumultuous demonstrations and final unanimous support for Taft.
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United States
William H. Taft
Ohio
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la Follette
Buckeye
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Charles W Fairbanks
Indiana
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Robert la Follette
Wisconsin
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Philander O Knox
Pennsylvania
William Hiatt
Cannon
Knox
Hughes
Stewart L. Woodford
Penrose
Boutell
Canon
Henry
Georgia
Foraker
la’ Follette
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