National Republican convention opens with formalities
Chicago June 16 delegates alternates and spectators packed the Coliseum as Harry S New called the convention to order and Bishop Muldoon offered a divine blessing. Senator Julius C Burrows presided, delivering the keynote. Temporary officers were elected, and the roll of states began the move toward permanent organization as factions brew over Indiana and Iowa vice presidency, with Indiana pushing for Fairbanks while Cummins supporters resist. The credentials committee faces a long day ahead to resolve contests and set the agenda for Wednesday.
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Chicago
Harry S New
Indiana
National Republican Committee
P. J Muldoon
Elmer Dover
Ohio
National Committee
New
Julius C Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
J. C Burrows
John R. Malloy
Columbus
Lafayette B Gleason
New York
N. Y
William F Stone
Baltimore, Md
Ed P Thayer
Greenfield
Ind
Ill
Tobias Schanfarber
John Wesley Hill
Lorenzo D. Case
Chas Brooks Smith
Parkersburg
W Va
Ernest Walker Smith
Hartford
Conn
Philip M Heofele
St. Louis
M. J. Pobin
Vinton
Charles M Haerger
Abilene
Kan
Allen Hollis
Concord
N. H
Iowa
Pia Tons
Cummine
B. F. Carroll
Cummins
Dolliver
Carroll
Allison
Senate
Fairbanks
Hemenway
Hanly
James P. Goodrich
State Central Committee
Joseph "B. " Scouting
Mr. Fairbanks
James E. Watson
William O. Waters
Credentials Report Delayed Until Late Thursday or Friday
A fragment notes the credentials committee's report will be late, making it barely possible they will not be ready until Thursday night or Friday, as visiting marching clubs await.
Roosevelt Boomers Rally For Roosevelt Nomination
June 16 report from Chicago notes Roosevelt boom movement promoters claim a delegate from another state will present the president's name at the convention. Former Rep T W Phillips of Newecaste, Pa says Roosevelt's name will be sprung but declines to name the delegate or state. Boomers seek a Taft delegate stampede if Roosevelt's name is made known before nominating.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Alabama
T. ‘W. Phillips
Newecastle
Taft
Phillips
Roosevelta
Ohio delegation caucus reorganizes at Chisago June
The Ohio delegation caucused on June 16 and reformed its convention. Governor Harris presided. Officers list updated with Credentials Harry M. Daugherty, Resolutions Wade Ellis, Permanent organization George B Cox, Rules Noah Swayne, Notify president Warren Keifer, Notify vice president J. A. Martin, National committee A. I. Vorys.
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Chisago
Ohio
Harris
Harry M. Daugherty
Wade Ellis
George B Cox
Noah Swayne
Governor Harris
Warren Keifer
J. A. Martin
A. I. Vorys
Hopkins Assured Chairmanship in Republican Caucus
In Chicago on June 16 Senator Hopkins was named the Minors member of the resolutions committees, effectively securing the chairmanship of that committee. Senator Cullom became chairman of the delegation and Colonel Frank Lowden joined the national committee. A resolution backing the Pennsylvania plan to cut representation at national conventions was adopted.
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Hopkins
Chicago
Cullom
Frank Lowden
Pennsylvania
Taft undecided on Cincinnati trip this week
Washington June 16 Secretary Taft stated he has not yet decided if he will go to Cincinnati this week. He said his decision depends on information from the west and that he does not want to commit to any course of action regarding a possible nomination by the Republican convention.
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Taft
Washington
Cincinnati
Nebraska Springs Candidate for Vice President Nomination
Chicago June 16 Nebraska delegates after hours of discussion decided to place Governor George L Sheldon's name in nomination for vice president. The move reflects a bid to present a strong ticket in the national contest with Sheldon as a leading choice from the delegation.
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Nebraska Springs
Chicago
Nebraska
George L. Sheldon Rm
Ride to Death as Auto Plunges From Pier into River
Four of six aboard perish when a pleasure auto speeds down West Fifty-sixth Street, leaps from a pier into the North River, and overturns. Victims named Adeline Derdon, 19. Mrs Hose Coleman, 23. John Coleman, 27. Virginia Knight, 8. Chauffeur John Bauer sinks with the car. John Nolan escapes by leaping free.
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New Yor
North River
Adeline Derdon
Hose Coleman
John Coleman
Virginia, Knight
Thaw and husband reconcile amid unclear statements
An unclear historical fragment references a thawed reconciliation between a wife and husband. It mentions a person named Daniél O'Rel OReilly and hints at consequences for a separated infant. The legible text is fragmentary and provides limited verifiable context.
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Daniél
Senator Burrows Keynotes 1908 Republican Convention
Senator Julius C. Burrows of Michigan, as chairman, opened the 1908 Republican convention with a keynote speech outlining the party’s four year record, policies for the next four years, and the continued public support that brought Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W. Fairbanks to victory. The address reviews industrial triumphs, calls for unity, and defends Republican achievements amid challenges. Continued on page four.
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Burrows
Chicago
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Ter
Republic
Republican Party
United States
Theodora Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Injunction Plank Draws Fire At National Convention
Chicago June 16 prospective resolutions committee members received Roosevelt Taft drafted platform with Wade Hills of Ohio. Fight over anti injunction plank dominates early sessions. Speaker Cannon leads opponents from Union League club. Delegations from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Indiana and Illinois oppose the clause. Committee likely to adopt a milder or amended declaration emphasizing court procedure while avoiding broad exemptions.
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Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt
Taft
Wade Hills
Ohio
Cannon
Union League Club
Hopkins
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Plank
Republican
4B Ds
Roosevelt, Longworth Highlight Big Show at Chicago Convention
At Convention Hall Chicago on June 16 a vast audience was urged to hush as a flashlight was taken. Chairman New referenced Roosevelt to cheers. Alice Longworth drew intense interest as women removed hats in unison. The weather was perfect and crowd scenes were described as a sea of faces. The event adjourned at 2 pm till noon with Taft banners met with mild reactions while Roosevelt was consistently cheered.
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Chicago
New
Roosevelt
Alice Longworth
Taft
Taft Losses Delegate in Illinois foraker Gains In
Chicago reports that William H Taft lost a delegate in Illinois while Foraker gained as Zane Burley of the Eleventh Ohio district is instructed to back Taft but has declared he doubts Taft can win both the state and nation He favors Foraker and will halt Taft's support The piece also notes congressional plans after inauguration and discusses tariff protection principles and proposed court procedure amendments focusing on injunctions and judicial power to enforce process.
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J. E. Purdy
Boston
Wielliam
Howard Lapt
Ple
Preehmple
Igtence
Rome
Regal
Republican Party
Aldrich-Vreeland
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
William
H. Taft
Foraker
Charles—Kurtz
Zane Burley
Ohio
Taft
Kurtz
Ang
United States
Philippines
Hitchcock Becomes Delegate from Alaska at Taft Nomination
June 16 Frank H Hitchcock the Taft campaign manager will sit in Chicago as an Alaska delegate and alternate. The Alaska delegation also named him to the committee to notify the presidential candidate of his nomination.
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Hitchcock
Chicago
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Alaska
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