Foss Considers 1932 Run as Walsh Demands Decision
Fitchburg political figure David I. Walsh urged Governor Foss to commit within three days to a possible re election bid. Walsh said he would run for lieutenant governor if Foss declines and would stay in if Foss changes course, while Foss acknowledged pressure to run but offered no decisive reply.
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Foss
David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Sherman L. Whipple
Executive Chamber
Roosevelt Denounces Sectionalism in Progressive Party
In Oyster Bay on July 12 Colonel Roosevelt rejected any sectional bias in the new Progressive movement. He said the party seeks national inclusion and no preference for birthplace or Civil War loyalties. He cited meeting remarks by Major General Sickles about Woodrow Wilson and urged unity across regions. He also declined comment on Cortelyou's Senate testimony about campaign funds.
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Oyster Bay
New Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Daniel E. Sickle
New York
New Party
Sickles
Woodrow Wilson
North
White House
Orchestra Hall
Chicago
George B. Cortelyou
Senate
Washington
Parker
Taft Headquarters Set for New York Times Building
National Republican committee secretary James B. Reynolds announced the party will base its national headquarters in New York City, occupying about 15 rooms on the 10th and 11th floors of the Times Building. He will lead operations with plans for branch offices in Chicago and on the Pacific coast.
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New York
Republican Party
James B. Reynolds
Republican National Committee
Times
Reynolds
Chicago
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Cambridge Tax Rate Increased by 50 Cents
Cambridge city funds set the upcoming year tax rate at 20.40 dollars per thousand, reflecting a 0 cent change from last year and a formal City Hall statement issued yesterday.
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Cambridge
Cambridge City Hall
LaFollette Backer Out for Wilson Luncheon
Charles R Crane of Chicago and Charles Van Hise president of the University of Wisconsin will luncheon with Governor Wilson at Sea Girt New Jersey before Champ Clark arrival. The meeting was announced by Governor Wilson.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
LaFollette
Charles van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Wilson
Champ Clark
Crane shifts support to Wilson for Democratic ticket
Close friends of the Governor say Mr. Crane moved his backing from Wisconsin Senator to Governor Wilson and would aid the Democratic ticket. A luncheon invitation telegram followed. Wilson met with Hudspeth McCombs Daniels and Grosscup to craft the message for Chicago. A further meeting was slated to refine the plan.
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Crane
Wisconsin
Wilson
Roberts
Hudspeth
William F. McCombs
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
E. E. Grosscup
New Jersey
National Committee
Chicago
Messrs. McCombs
Grosseup
Daniels
Keliher calls claim of job plot absurd and false
Former Congressman John A. Keliher denounces as ridiculous a circulated tale that he sought the vacant $000 post left by George A. Q. Ernst. He says Mayor Fitzgerald would not offer him a job and he is not seeking employment, instead supporting the Woodrow Wilson candidacy and his chosen candidate.
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John A. Keliher
George A. Q. Ernst
Finance Commission
Bureau of Municipal Research
Sullivan
Kelcher
Fitzgerald
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
National Committee
SHETLAND AND WELSH PONIES AT A B QUIGK SALE
A. B. Quigk offers a selection of Shetland and Welsh ponies at 260 Forest Street, Meal listing.
Contrasts Bryan and Roosevelt in La Follette Editorial
The July 12 La Follette issue frames Bryan as a selfless figure at Baltimore risking his own nomination to unite the party against Tammany and trusts. It praises the progressive platform and candidate as a towering emblem of moral power and civic righteousness.
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Washington
Roosevelt
la Follette
Bryan
Baltimore
Tammany
Chicago
Steel Trust
Harvester Trust
Roosevelt's Chicago bid shows misused power and self interest
The passage portrays Theodore Roosevelt as pursuing personal nomination at Chicago through fraud and pressure. It argues he rejected a true progressive platform, sidelined Hadley, and aimed to steamroll Taft and the convention, sacrificing party integrity for self. It contrasts Roosevelt with Bryan at Baltimore.
Taft Nomination Criticized for Lack of Progressive Platform
The public sensed a clear but mixed judgment on Taft's nomination as critics argued he offered no platform of progressive principles. He pressed to purge tainted delegates yet did not address his own tainted contests and trust backers. He gave no rationale for a third party beyond a personal bid for a third term.
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Roosevelt
Hadley
Wilson
Taft
National Committee
Roosevelt Electors Back Roosevelt Indorsement in Progressives
The Progressive Republicans meeting in Tremont Building endorsed Roosevelt electors and declared no hostilities with red bandannas over Roosevelt support. Charles L. Burrill was elected treasurer, and enrolment cards were sent to cities and towns. A circular invites more progressive Republicans to join, with another meeting planned for Friday.
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Arthur L. Nason
Roosevelt
Tremont
Nason
Mr. Nason
Governor's Plan for Special Legislature Session Meets Council Resistance
Governor Foss proposes a special session to consider railroad legislation. Lieutenant-Governor Laxe and Councillor Alexander McGregor oppose. They cite the $50,000 expense and doubt any rail bill would emerge even if called. The governor has not formally presented the idea to the council or committed to convening.
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McGregor
Foss
Executive Council
Laxe
Alexander McGregor
Ebhart Rejects New Party Move in Minnesota
Governor Ebhart declines join the proposed third party. In a letter to Hugh T Halbert, Roosevelt leader, he says he sees no need for a new party and will act only if convinced he can better serve Minnesota.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Hugh T. Halbert
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Ebha
Unidentified man’s body found after Castle Island bridge jump
The body of a man, described as about 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches, 169 pounds, dark complexion with black hair and blue eyes, was recovered yesterday morning after he killed himself by leaping from the Castle Island bridge Thursday night. He wore a dark suit and white shirt.
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Castle Island
Ivy Poison Healed Quickly by Resinol Ointment
Mr. Edgar A. Norris of Unionville Maryland writes that ivy poison and other skin troubles are instantly relieved by Resinol Ointment and baths with Resinol Soap. He says after trying many remedies he found Resinol soothed itching and healed the sores rapidly, ending sleepless nights. May 9, 1912.
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Edgar A. Norris
Unionville
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