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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1912

Page

11

Roosevelt Assails Bosses and Old Party Tariffs in New England

Colonel Roosevelt campaigned in New England denouncing tariff plans of Republicans and Democrats, while promoting Progressive reform. He tied the fight to his own bid for the presidency, criticized Wall Street control of press, and drew large paid crowds at Military Hall and the opera house.

Roosevelt Progressive Party Aldrich Monetary Commission New England Opera House Infantry Hall Wall Street Europe Tary Hall New Progressive Party United States Kansas America Payne-Aldrich Congress Rhode Island Lippitt Mr. Lippitts

Roosevelt's Speech in Rhode Island Denounces Boss Rule

The text presents Colonel Roosevelt's Rhode Island speech denouncing boss politics and urging Progressive reform. He attacks Tammany, Indiana's Taggart, Illinois' Sullivan, and Barnes Guggenheim Penrose alignments, calls for government over party bosses, and outlines Progressive aims in tariff, banking reform, and social justice.

Providence R. I Roosevelt Progressive Party Rhode Island New York United States Tammany Taggart Indiana Sullivan Machine Illinois Barnes-Guggenheim-Penrose

Roosevelt to Speak at Progressive Outing at Point of Pines

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrives from Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow home at 2 15 pm and will address crowds at Point of Pines and on the Boston Common today. Afternoon program includes band concerts and songs. a 6 pm banquet with 1200 tickets sold. speakers include Governor Bass and others. mass meeting on the Common to start at 6 pm with Roosevelt expected at 8 pm.

Mass Point of Pines Boston Common Theodore Roosevelt Progressive Party Revere Parkman Bandstand Boston William Sturgis Bigelow Roosevelt Lynnway Club Chicago Gross Nashua N. H Matthew Hale Boston Progressive Headquarters Edward F. Wallace Bass New Hampshire Charles S. Bird Walpole Frederic S. Fosdick Fitchburg Susan S Raymond P. Delano Bancroft Abbott Watertown Charles EK. Ware E. J. Slattery Kenneth H. Damien Maynard Progressive State Street James B. Connolly Richard Washburn Childs

Roosevelt Remarks Highlight Providence Speech

Excerpts show Theodore Roosevelt accusing both parties of rotten machines and boss systems. He denounces press control by finance and politics and advocates labor friendly tariffs, real popular government, and government control of currency.

Roosevelt Providence New England Apaggettio

The Moo-Moos Parody Supports Roosevelt Campaign

A satirical piece titled The Song of the Moo-Moos parodies the Roosevelt Johnson ticket. It quips about voting for Teddy Roosevelt as delegates rally, mentions Taft Wilson and Taft tariffs, and calls for notable figures to come home. It dedicates the work to the Bull Moose movement and Theodore Roosevelt.

Faneuil Hall T. Wilfrid Coskley Roosevelt Johnson Ted Roosevelt Kaiser Billie Taft Wilson Teddy Roosevelt Chicago Root Taurus Tim Coakley

Opposed Murray Emerges in Boston Democratic Primary Fight

The Donovan-Kelcher-Doyle faction plans to back John F. Sullivan of Ward 2 East Boston against Congressman William F. Murray of Charlestown. Opposition may also come from James M. Curley via J Frank O’Hare of Ward 14 and Timothy W. Coakley seeks the nomination despite Fitz Gerald’s advice.

Donovan-Kelcher-Doyle Fitzgerald John F. Sullivan East Boston William F. Murray Charlestown James M. Curley J. Frank O’hare South Boston Timothy W. Coakley

Benton for Decent Wage

Colonel Everett C. Benton Republican gubernatorial hopeful writes Rep. Robert M. Washburn that without fair returns for investors and decent wages for workers there is no future but state or national government takeover of utilities. He warns this would spell the end of the current form of government.

Everett C. Benton Robert M. Washburn Worcester

La Follette Aligns with Progressive Republicans in Senate

In a dramatic Senate outburst on the wool tariff veto debate, Senator La Follette rebuked the ailing Progressive wing and pledged continued Republican reform. He criticized Roosevelt and asserted the move toward progressivism cannot be halted, insisting the party must stay true to reform.

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Taft Urges Bolters to Quit Party in Speech

President Taft told Maryland Republican editors in the East Room of the White House that presidential electors who vote for a rival party would be dishonest. He insisted non supporters of the Republican cause should step aside and urged bolters to quit the party.

Washington Taft Maryland Republican Editorial Association White House Maryland United States

President calls for clear GOP unity and honest electors

The President argues Republicans must choose a single party and eject bolters. He urges electors to align with the party ticket, says honest lists require voters to back the ticket or be named as bolters. He outlines Republican principles and the need for unified control of government.

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Boston Man Earns LL D From Mt. St. Marys College

William T. Cashman, Boston corporation counsel, received an LL D from Mt. St. Mary's College Maryland while visiting his sister in West Yarmouth. A Boston College alumnus, he previously earned high honors from the Catholic University and studied at Harvard Law before finishing at Mt. St. Mary's.

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