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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
THE NOMINEE.
Sherman Has Been Long in Public
Life and Active in Business.

Sherman Has Been Long in Public
Life and Active in Business.
Chicago. June 19.-Thomas School
craft Sherman, the nominee for vice
president. was born in Utica, N. T.,
his present home. in October, 1856. He
is college educated and was admitted
to the bar in 1880. He is the president
of several financial and industrial con-
Germs in Utica, has been active in poi-
itics, serving as mayor of his home
city and delegate to several state and
national conventions. He was elected
to the Fiftieth congress and was re-
elected to each succeeding congress
with one exception. Mr.. Sherman Is
not widely known in the west and will
not add strength to the ticket in that
locality. but will carry prestige in the
east, especially in New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
TAFT DID NOT DICTATE.
Nsfuses to Declare His Preferences for
80 Vice Presidency.

6ofuses to Declare His Preferences tor
Vice Presidency.
Chicago, June 19-Sis hours discuss
sion of the claims of various vice pres
dental candidates, which was had
last night, developed beyond any ques-
/; tion that Sherman was far in the lead
Of the other aspirants. It had been ex-
pected by the Taft forces that some
expression of preference would be
sent here from washington. Many in
terests, particularly from the Missis-
sippis valley. and the far west, urged, in
telephone and telegraph messages. that
Secretary Taft make a choice. They
were informed that his personal friends
III Chicago were in q better position to
Judge what would be best for the par
-, and declined to express himself in q
way that would like q desire to die
tate the nomination for vice president
The opponents Of Sherman. failing to
get the administration to declare
against the New York candidate,
abandoned hope Of defeating him. At
hastily called conference just be-
fore the convention met today, the Taft
men decided to declare in favor Of
Sherman. There was some opposition
to this, but sufficient number lined
up In support OF the plan to insure
his nomination on the first ballot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19

tary Taft did not permit politics to In
terfere for a moment with his trans
action of official business as secretary
Of war. In the intermissions Of the
receipt of bulletins from the conven-
ton. the secretary disposed Of several
important departmental questions and
when his nomination for the presidency
was announced, his desk practically
was cleared of important official bus
mess.
Mrs. Taft remained in the secretary's
private office thruout the afternoon.
Accompanying her was a young son OF
the secretary and Mrs. Taft-little
Charlie-whose special function 1t was
to carry the bulletins received from the
convention from the telegraph operator
to the secretarys desk. 1t was to Mrs.
Taft ordinarily that he presented the
bulletins rathev than to Secretary Taft
and he listened while his mother read
the bulletins to the secretary's as
sembled guests.
Roosevelt "Dee.iiehted."
Immediately upon receiving news of
the nomination of Secretary Taft for
the presidency, President Roosevelt
said:
Il fer that the country is indeed to
be cc , 1lated on the nomination of
Mr. s. have known him intimate
l. many years and l have peculiar
& for him. because thruout that
- e we worked for the same object,
lie same purposes and ideas. do not
believe there could be found in all the
country man so we'll fitted to be
president. He is not only absolutely
fearless. absolutely disinterested and
upright, but he has the widest ac-
quaintance with the nations needs
without and within and the broadest
sympathies with all our citizens.
He would be as emphatically a
president of the plain people as Lin
coin, yet not Lincoln himself would be
freer from the least taint Of demagogy.
the least tendency to arouse or appeal
to class hatred OF any kind. He has a
peculiar and intimate knowledge of and
sympathy with the needs of all our
people-of the farmer, Of the wage
worker, of the business man, of the
property. owner. No matter what
mans occupation or social position, no
matter what his creed, his color, or the
section Of the country from which he
comes, If he is an honest, hard work.
ing man who tries to do his duty to-
ward his neighbor and toward the
country. he can rest assured that he
will have In Mr.. Taft the most upright
OF representatives and the most fear
less Of champions.
"Mr. Taft stands against privileges
and he stands pre-eminently for the
broad principles Of American citizen
ship which lie at the foundation of our
national well-being."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
National Committee oruanizes.

Chicago, June 19.-The new repub-
lican national committee organized to-
day by the election of Powell Clayton,
of Arkansas, the veteran member O.!
the committee as temporary chairman
to serve until permanent chairman
is selected. Elmer Dover was e-elect-
ed secretary, and w. 8. Stone SER
geant- nt-at-arms A committee was
named to consider the appointment Of
a subcommittee to go to Cincinnati to
confer with Taft regarding the selec-
ton of permanent chairman to man
age his campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
lBx Associated Press.)

Washington, June 1s.-Among the
thousands of kilograms of congratula-
tion received by Secretary Taft, the
following was of peculiar interest to
him:
Madison, Wis.-While the platform
is disappointment in some funda-
mental provisions and omissions, and
shall claim the right to say so, I con-
gratulate you most sincerely, and in the
faith that you are more nearly in ac-
cord with the great body of repubH-
can voters than the platform, shall
do all in my power to insure your
election.
ROBERT NJ. LA FoLLETTE."
The secretary leaves Washington
this afternoon for Cincinnati.
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Republican Platform In Brief

special Of Immediately fol-
lowing idea of
will equal the difference
The benefits that follow
financial strngenc minimizing the fluctuations
in
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK-Favong
of thrift
perfect pub
affairs
stock bond and
providing
hearing injunciona
rural mail attractive farm life
improvement
CITIZENS ABROAD-To insist
FOREIGN COMMERCIALS extension especially among
republics.
CIVIL sERvcE-Enforcement
PUBLIC HEALTH-For agency
Philip
NEGRoEs-Equa justice all
color
all times
home and abroad
promoting tranquility
J MERCHANT Neutrality-suspicious. revive
)4 LABoR-Laws to the toll
100000 000000 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 100000 0O000G
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19

Chicago, Juno fs.-consressman
James s. Sherman, Of New York, was
nominated on the first ballot for vice.
president by the republican national
convsntion. The names Of only two
other candidates were presented.
Thsss were Guild, Of Massachusetts,
and Murphy, Of New Jersey.
L was apparent before the eonven-
tion, after caucus Of the Taft forces
and the refusal Of Taft to dictate the
nomination, that Sherman would win,
and therefore the lowa delegation,
which had previously agreed to sup
port cummins, decided not to present
his name.
Sherman was nominated by an over
whslmin9 vote, rs follows:
s9hofmAn OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES olo
Murphy ............ ............ n
Guis0 70
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19

offered resolution providing that all
nominating and seconding speeches for
vice presidential candidates be limited
to ten minutes. This was carried with
a roar.
Three Candidates Presented.
On the roll call Of states for Woe
presidential nominations Delaware
yielded to New York and Timothy
Woodruff took the platform to nomin-
ate Sherman.
Speaker Cannon seconded Sherman.
His appearance created great enthus-
iasm
Governor Wilson Of Kentucky, Sec
onded Sherman.
Senator Lodge nominated Curtis
Guild Of Massachusetts,. Chase E.
Osborne, of Michigan. seconded Guild.
Thomas McCarter, Of New Jersey,
nominated Murphy.
The point made by Woodruff in
nominating Sherman, that no republic
can ticket had ever been defeated when
New York man was on it, except
once, and that was when the opposing
party was bright enough to put New
York man at the head Of their ticket,
evoked much laughter and applause.
"On behalf CT the United delegation Of
the pivotal state OF the union, for as
New York goes SO goes the nation, I
present to you the name of Congress
man James e. Sherman"
Cannon Creates Enthusiasm.
When Speaker Cannon arose to sec
ond the nomination of Sherman he was
given what was really one of the most
enthusiastic receptions accorded to
any man during the convention.
Il would rather be Goorkeeper in
the house of the Lord than to dwell
in the tents of wickedness," he began,
and cheers and laughter greeted the
remark. Cannon declared the plat
form adopted by the convention was
true to the hopes, aspirations and
principles of the country. Next hs
paid tribute to Taft as the nominee
of the party saying Of him that he
was broad cultured and judicial
executive official who had an
swered every draft made upon him
with unfailing ZEAL and fidelity to the
public service.
Il say. without mental reservation"
said Cannon, that William II. Taft is
my candidate" and again he was COM
pelled to pause until the yells of de-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19

light from the delegates died away.
He then entered upon an earnest
eulogium of Sherman, sketching his
services to the country as awhole, de-
services to the country as q whole, de-
scribing him as man eminently quail
ified to act as vice president.
"If ever a contingency should arise.
which God forbid, that he should be
called upon to supplant the president.
there Is no man could trust more to
fulfill all the duties Of that high Of
flee than Sherman" He closed pre-
dieting a glorious triumph for Taft and
Sherman.
Convention Adjourns.
Senator Warner of Missouri, was
named as chairman of the committee
to notify the presidential nominee. and
Senator Burrows Of Michigan, the vice
presidential nominee. The usual mo-
tions of acknowledgement to the offi-
GERS Of the convention and to the city
of Chicago were passed.
The convention adjourned sine die
at 11:47.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
FORAKER GETS INTO LINE.
Sends consratuIation to Taft and Lat
ter Replies in Kind.


tor Replies in Kind.
Washington. June 19.-The follow
ing correspondence, dated today. was
made public at the war department:
Dear Mr.. Secretary--"Altho 1 fear
1t may be unwelcome, and probably
misunderstood. 1t Is nevertheless my
pleasure to avail myself of my privi-
lege to send you the heartiest congrat-
ulations and best wishes for sue
cess in November.
Very truly.
~. B. FORAKER"
MY Dear Senator-I assure you
your kindly note of congratulation
gave me the greatest pleasure. thank
you for it from the bottom Of my heart.
/ have never ceased to remember that
l owe to you my first substantial start
in public life. and that it came without
solicitation. With very best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
"WILLIAM III. TAFT.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
T..R. BULLETIN.
news (F TODAY

The Weather.
Sun rises June 20, 4:41; sets, 1884.
Iowa Continued warm and gen.
orally fair tonight and Saturday
Enthusiastically fair, except
PAGE ONE.
TsIegraphio News:
Sherman Of New York for Vice Pres
ident.
Convention Stampedes to Eastern
Man.
Iowa Betrayed by Iowans.
West Displeased.
LaFollette Greets Taft.
Foreign Comment on Taft
Taft Gives Up War Portfolio.
Luke E. Wright Succeeds Him.
Receiver for Newton & Northwest.
ern.
PAGEe TWO AN1 THREE.
lows Newss
Primary Makes Work.
Father Shoots Son.
Woodring Is Located.
Suicide at MaQuoketa.
Quinlan Land Case.
Democratic Auto Trip Across Iowa.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial:
Second Place Goes East
Taft Does Things.
Rates That DO Not Ris4
Topics and Lowa Opinion
PAGE FIVE.
County News:
The Revised Platform.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Platt A. Smith Dead in Washington.
Pioneer and Prominent in His Day.
Z New Haverhill Organ Dedicated
Auto Train Thru Here to Denver.
s. G.. Bentley Dead.
Smith Gets Doctors Degree.
General News Of City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General Newsl
Weakness in Wheat.
Corn Strong.
Cattle Market Weak
Hogs Cents Higher.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
DELEGATES HURRIED MATTERS.
Weary Men Wanted Vice Presidency
Quickly Disposed Of.

Chicago, June 19.-- Another not.
sweltering day greeted the delegates to
= the national convention when they
assembled this morning with the task OF
nominating a vice presidential candi-
date confronting them. Weary from
the strain of yesterdays session and
the wild racket OF the nights celebra-
ton on the nomination of Taft, 1t was
plain the delegates were anxious to get
thru their work as quickly as possible,
and were in no mood to countenance
long speeches or protracted contest
At 10, the hour Of assembling. the gal
leries were almost deserted. the dele
gates being very tardy making their
appearance.
Among the early arrivals In the con-
vention hall was Speaker Cannon. who
entered quietly and unobserved. When
he was noticed by the delegates for
the first time an eager round OF ap-
p1ause went thru the convention hall.
The New York delegation marched
into the hall bearing banners Of Rep
resentative Sherman, preceded by
band. Their entry aroused consider
able enthusiasm.
Lodge Forgot Something.
The convention was called to order at
1913.
Chairman Lodge, at the conclusion
OF the PRAYER. stated he desired to make
a formal announcement which had been
overlooked in the rush of the closing
hours yesterday.
1T is my pleasure to announce to
you that you have nominated for the
presidency for the term beginning
March 4. 1909. Hon. William II. Taft.
of Ohio
The announcement vas greeted with
A>aring. a delegate from Michigan
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
sherman ls Aecep ptable.

washington, June 19.YIBath (Taft
and Roosevelt today declined to make
any statement as to their preferences
in the matter Of the vice presidency.
Wires were busy this morning
conveying messages from Washington
Go Chicago. 1t was learned that, con-
WINGED OF the fact that Sherman was
able to control the entire New York
delegation, the administration let 1t be
known to the Taft managers in Chi
cago that he would be thoroughly ac-
ceptable to Taft.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
Sentiment in France.

Paris. June 19.-The nomination Of
Taft has been regarded by the French
press as a foregone conclusion. The
Petite Republique considers Taft's
nomination as victory for the spirit
OF imperialism. Temps says that Taft
will make strong candidate, and an
excellent president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
TAFT Is VERY HAPPY.
Nominee Has Little to Say When News
is Received = Roosevelt Delighted.

is Received = Roosevelt OoII9hted.
Washington, June 19.-"Words do not
find themselves at a time like this.
do not deny that am very happy"
This was the response Of Secretary
William H. Taft to a request for an ex-
preston Of his views on his nomina-
ton for the presidency. The sentences
did not come easily, Thruout the after
noon preceding the announcement OF
his nomination the secretary had been,
laboring under suppressed nervous ten
sion. The atmosphere of his office was
electric with excitement. NotWith-
standing the great personal interest
which he had in the proceedings at
Chicago thousand miles away, Secre-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
ROAD GOES UNDER
Receiver Appointed Today for the
Newton & Northwestern Railroad
Doe. Not Affect Interurban Using
Portion Of Newton Tracks:

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, June 1s.-Judge Smith Nc
Pherson, of the federal court, today
appointed Farley Sheldon, of Ames,
receiver for the Newton & Northwes-
tern railroad, extending between New
ton and Rockwell City. The road has
never been paying investment The
old Colony Trust Company, of Boston,
made application for the receivership,
which was Immediately granted. This
does not in any way affect the Fort
Dodge, Des Moines g. Southern inter-
urban, using portion of the Newton
tracks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
Roosevelt Had "corkina Time"

Washington, June 1s-on the eve
of his departure for Oyster Bay for
the summer vacation, the president was
reminded that he. perhaps of all men.
had fairly earned the rest, to which he
replied briskly and cheerily::
fgs'Do not waste any sympathy on me.
have enjoyed every minute Of my
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
READY FOR INDEPENDENCE.

Philippine Assembly Declares senti-
mont by Decisive Vote.
Manila, June 19.-The Philippine as
sembly today declared by a vote of 81
to Is. that independence is the aspira-
tion of the Filipino people, and that
they are ready for immediate inde-
pendence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
TAFT RESIGNS TODAY

Luke e. Wright, Of Tennessee to Be
Appointed Successor as Secretary Of
War-sherman Receives consratu-
Iations.
Washington, June 1e.-'secretary Of
War Taft resigned today. to take ef-
feet June 80. Luke e. Wright, OF
Tennessee, will be appointed to sue
ceed him.
Roosevelt today sent the following
telegram to Sherman: Accept my
hearty congratulations and my earnest
good wishes for the success of the
ticket, Taft and Sherman"
Secretary Taft sent telegram Of
congratuiation to Representative sher-
man, Immediately upon hearing Of the
nomination, as did also Secretary Cor
telyou.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
Good Impre, ,.ion in ItaIy.

Rome, June 19-The nomination Of
Taft has produced a good impression.
This is especially true at the vatican
where Taft Is considered as favorably
inclined to Catholic influence in the
Philippines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19

stay here. Thanks are due to the AM
erican people, and not theirs to me, for
the opportunity l have had to serve
them. l have had a perfectly cork
Ing time."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
SHERMAN OF new YORK
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
Convention is Stampeded For Eastern Man,
Congressman From Empire
State
NAMEDONFIRSTBALLOT WITHSl6VOTES

Guild Massachusetts and Murphy of New Jersey the Only
Candidates Presented in Observation-Disclosures Tired and
Hurry Concluding Work Conyention--Tat Refuses to
Dictate Nomination OF Running Mate and Convention
Sampedes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
TWO TRAMPs KILLED.

Freight Train Blown to Pieces Near
Sargent, Colo.
Sargent, Colo, June 19.-By the ex-
plosion of a car load Of dynamite near
here today, freight train on the
Denver and Rio Grande was blown to
pieces. Two tramps were killed and
several trainmen were injured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
TWENTY HURT IN COLLISION.

Wabash Passenger Train and Freight
Train Crash Near Pendleton, Mo.
st. Louis, June 19.-Twenty persons
were injured in collision between
passenger train and freight on the
Wabash, last night. near Pendleton,
Mo. A number Of the most seriously
injured were brought here today
There we're 140 passengers in all, and
nany were bruised. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
FOREIGN OPINION.
Majority Comment Favorable to Taft
As tho Nominee.

Berlin, June 19.--News of the nom
ination OF Taft came too late for edi-
torial comment. From the German
point of view, Taft is regarded as q
suitable statesman to carry out the
general foreign policies of the present
administration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
LAFO!LET|[ GR[[|S
Taft As NOh|N[[
Sends Telegram Declaring War
Secretary is Greater Than
the Platform
ROOSEVELT HAD "coRklNe TIME"

Gives Out Characteristic Interview on
Departure from Washington = Com
ment Of Foreign Pres. on Taft's
Nomination - Detailed Vote by
States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
FIVE INDICTMENTS MADE.

Special Grand Jury Now Investigating
American loo Company.
New York, June 19.-F'ive indict-
ments were handed to Supreme Justice
Golf today, by the special grand Jury
investigating the American Ice Com
pany. Several bench warrants were
issued, but the names were not made
puh1ic
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
FAILS TWICE I'M YEAR.

Small Philadelphia Concern Fails to
Open Its Doors Today.
Philadelphia, June 19.-The Lincoln
Savings Trust Company, a small con-
Germ, failed to open it's doors today,
and receiver was appointed. The
company failed year ago but resumed
business after reorganizing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
SIX FIREMEN HURT.

Property Loss in Chicago Fire Today
Is $50,ooo.
Chicago, June 19.-ssix firemen were
injured and property loss of $4,000
was caused today In a fire which par
TALLY destroyed the building occupied
by the Commercial Cabinet Company
and American Industrial Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
STREET CAR COLLISION.
Twenty Passengers Injured, One Fatal
Iy. at MeadviIIe. Pa.

ly, at MeadviIIe, Pa.
Meadville. Pa, June 19.-Twenty
passengers were injured. one fatally
and several seriously today, in an ac-
cident on the Meadville and Cambridge
Springs street car line, near Bakerton.
A passenger car telescoped a freight
car at a sharp curve.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
MAMMOTH PLANT BURNED.

Shelby, O., Steel Tube Company suf-
fers Nearly 100000 Loss.
Shelby, O., June 19.-Spontaneous
combustion probably caused aefire
which last night destroyed the NAM
moth plant of the Shelby Steel Tube
Company here. The loss is estimated
at from s75O,0O0 to $1,o00,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
Toxic /. Gratified.

Toxic, June 19-The nomination of
Taft has been received everywhere in
Toxic with expressions of gratifica-
tiOn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
TORNADO in MINNESOTA.

impossible Yet to Learn the Extent of
the Damage.
st. Paul, June ia telephone mes
sage from Adams, Mimi, says that a
cyclone passed over that section last
night, but on account of interruption
of the wire service, it is impossible to
learn the extent Of the damage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
BRYAN is RETlcENT.
Declines to Discuss Work Of Repu'
can National Convention.

Lincoln, Neb., June 19.-WT q ..
Bryan today declined to dis y the
work of the republican nationA con-
vention. He has prepared an analysis
OF the republican platform, and VIII
probably make 1t public tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19
Dun's REVIEW.

Bank Exchanges Still Under Those OF
Year Ago.
New York June 19.--Dun's review
tomorrow will say: Bank clearings
continue to show a reduced volume Of
payments, thru the barsks, exchanges
this week at all leading cities being
$3.50. .021 900, or 1853 per cent under
a year ago. The loss is generally dis
tributed ts1ruout the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19

New York Grain.
New York, June 1s.
Wheat-July. 91A.
Corn-July. 7S16.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19

lYoji3 40 ALInNfINoo
10 absolutely essential 70 SUCCESS In
building up an. effective news ssr. Z
yios. The T.-R.'s state news 10 the
result Of twenty years Of work at
organizing . force Of eorrsspeN.
dents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-19

Y. virginia-Fairbanks, l.