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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
8
President Taft delivered a fiery speech at Symphony Hall before about 3000 supporters. He spoke with visible emotion and perspiration as he denounced actions against his long trusted ally, Franklin D Roosevelt, expressing deep anguish over criticizing a friend and benefactor.
An advertorial urging mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe cleansing remedy for children. It claims quick relief from listlessness stomach ache and constipation, touts all natural ingredients, and warns to refuse competing products. The California Fig Syrup Co markets the product as gentle and effective for adults as well.
President Taft spoke in Boston defending his record and condemning Roosevelt’s claims of a square deal. He read a Lorimer letter and challenged Roosevelt’s integrity while urging voters to judge by constitutional means and past actions. Crowds packed the arena as Harvard and Beverly clubs led cheers and taft supporters pressed for victory.
The speaker says his thanks to Colonel Roosevelt is so great he would have been silent if not for the grave danger he sees from his predecessor in office threatening the nation.
The pages reference a complete presentation of President Taft's speech across pages fourteen and fifteen. Readers are directed to consult those pages for the full remarks and delivery details.
Only a handful of school crews practiced on the river as near perfect conditions prevailed. Noble & Greenough led with three crews at the Union Boat Club front, while High School of Commerce sent the up river four. English High and Boston Latin drilled elsewhere. Captain Homer Sweetser announced he would not row again this year with Arthur Lyman stepping into No. 3 in the first crew.
The speech contrasts Roosevelt's supporters with alleged machine politics. It cites Governor Crane, Lorimer, and Aldrich group allies, noting federal office holders' backing and state governors’ patronage. It argues against Roosevelt's Chicago nomination to preserve a two term tradition.
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