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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
6
Chicago sees vast spending on visible political signals like banners hats and literature for the presidential nomination. Despite lavish outlays the piece argues the true choice remains missing and urges substantial action to influence the convention.
The Old Guard Republicans and Progressive factions fear a Roosevelt nomination and fear a Hughes counter move. They plan to prevent chaos, hoping to nominate a conciliatory candidate while biding time through the Chicago convention. Senator Warren G Harding will deliver the keynote tomorrow as strategizing intensifies.
The Progressives urge Roosevelt as the sole choice with Perkins calling delegates to back him. Republican leaders Crane Smoot and Penrose refuse to back a compromise and push for Hughes while Roosevelt could still secure support through Lodge and Crane.
Delegates show crystallized Hughes sentiment though Old Guard opposition persists. Potential dark horse scenarios hinge on convention deadlock and possible unity moves between Progressives and Republicans, with Roosevelt as a central pivot and Johnson Hitchcock comments shaping sentiment ahead of key ballots.
In Moose Chicago June 6 the first of daily Progressive demonstrations during the convention period was held in the same room and hotel where the party began. Victor Murdock presided as speakers urged nominating Roosevelt. Governor Johnson John M Parker Henry Allen James R Garfield and Murdock spoke amid split talk and mixed cheers.
The maker of the issue notes Mr. Murdock and Mr. Garfield advised Roosevelt supporters to engage with Republican delegates. The emphasis is on boosting backing within the GOP at the convention.
The Rev George Loring Thurlow was welcomed at Lexington First Baptist Church in a service substituting for installation. About 250 parishioners attended a reception for the new minister and his wife after the ceremony.
A colorful illustrated piece in the upcoming Sunday Post showcases repeating dress styles for beach wear. The feature highlights current silhouettes and fabric choices with vibrant visuals.
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