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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1912
Page
3
Supporters of Woodrow Wilson in the state plan to urge the Democratic State committee to convene and call for the resignation of Chairman Thomas P. Riley amid speculation he would back Champ Clark in the state campaign.
The State committee debates neutrality amid Clark and Wilson clashes with Taft support shaping lines. Watch for resignations petitions and parallels to Republican stance as Foss administration maneuvers on railroad policy and key appointments proceed.
The Wilson campaign committee in Massachusetts accuses Democratic State chairman Thomas P. Riley of allying with Hearst to back Champ Clark. It calls for Riley to resign and details tensions over Riley directing the Clark campaign while denying Wilson opposition in New Jersey.
Governor Wilson's papers tied to Chicago campaign. Opponents claim Maine and three district conventions Wednesday. Taft Rosevelt contest tight. Vermont convention also held. Illinois primaries Wednesday with delegates sought at-large for Taft. Nevada six electoral votes at stake. Democratic chair may resign. room theft reported.
The letter argues Riley's continued leadership widens inconsistencies within the party. It urges Riley to resign or withdraw from the Clark campaign and calls for consistency among party members before the fall campaign. Governor Wilson’s friends acknowledge the need to resolve the dispute. Signed by Daniel B. Beard.
Chicago April 7 Preparations for Illinois final contest focus on the presidential vote to be decided Tuesday. Republicans split between Taft Roosevelt and La Follette while Democrats list Clark and Wilson as options. Women voters will urge suffrage at Chicago polls.
Ten of Maine's quota of 12 delegates to the Republican national convention at Chicago in June will be chosen at Bangor next Wednesday afternoon. The Republican State convention and the second, third and fourth congressional district conventions will be held. Ten alternates will also be chosen, and six candidates for electors of President and Vice-President will be nominated.
Delegates at large and three district conventions in Maine vote at 2 pm with 1382 total delegates. First district held in Portland produced two Roosevelt supporters by a slim margin. overall, Roosevelt leads among pledged delegates while Taft backers dispute placements. Contest remains close with remaining delegates able to shift outcomes in Bangor and beyond.
In the state, the central districts claim victory while the extreme western and eastern areas align with their own counts. The split status leaves the first and fourth districts located and contested as both sides push for confirmation of results.
In Montpelier on April 2 delegates ready for a tight battle between Taft and Roosevelt factions. First district delegates leaning Taft. second district seen as pivotal, with Roosevelt aiming to seize control of the state convention. District meetings set for Burlington and Montpelier with strict, transparent ballot counting on the platform.
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