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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
4
Former Assistant District Attorney Daniel V. Melsaac states he is not a candidate for the United States district attorney position vacated by Thomas J. Boynton. He says he only learned of the rumor after reading yesterday's papers and has no plans to seek the post.
Smith College alumnae staged Fliveratta at Players Hall West Newton with about 400 attendees. Proceeds benefit the Smith College fund.
The piece notes a growing dark horse strategy in the Democratic race with Borah’s Johnson meeting speech seen as a valuable document for nominees Wood or Lowden. Pressure shifts toward Governor Sproul as delegates consider bypassing top candidates, risking Wood’s momentum on later ballots.
In the dark horse field Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts figures 45 second choice. The delegates were not interested in the discussion of delegates. The reception accorded to Lodge was disappointing to those who have felt that he might take the convention by storm. The Republican leader failed to grip the convention or to impress his leadership as a candidate.
Chicago June 8 The opening session of the Republican national convention drew a listless crowd with Lodge’s keynote barely drawing out applause. The speech condemned the Wilson League of Nations and promised intervention in Mexico if Huerta fails to improve, while delegates vigorously backed opposition to government ownership of railroads.
The Massachusetts senator denounces Wilson and Democratic socialistic leanings while stressing high living costs as a call for more food production. The piece details party power shifts, the chairmanship choices, and clashes within the irreconcilables over a League plank, with Lodge’s proposals drawing mixed support and the Mexico stance highlighted as a notable plank in the keynote.
Ex Senator Murray Crane leads forces determined to bind the party to ratify the peace treaty. The article notes Republican leaders aim to deadlock the race to eliminate Wood Johnson and Lowden, with Will Hays and Crane in the move backed by dark horse candidates due to scandal questions.
A sub-committee of 11 led by Senator Watson of Indiana was appointed to frame the Republican platform. Members include William Allen White, William Heyburn, Reed Smoot, D. Lawrence Groner, Louis A. Coolidge, Ogden L. Mills, William Borah, Wallace McCamant, Governor Beeckman, and Harris Gilpin.
The New England members of the committee on resolutions are announced with Senator Watson of Indiana as chairman. Massachusetts Louis A Colidge Maine George G Weeks New Hampshire Jesse M Barton Vermont John M Thomas Rhode Island R Livingston Beechman Connecticut Isaac M Ullman.
Delegates in the convention showed uncertainty about the nomination as they prioritized selecting a candidate rather than debating policy issues. The discussion revealed a mood that issues are secondary to the fight for the nominee.
A Boston convention analysis shows Lodge pressing for Wood on the second ballot while Coolidge backers fear a deadlock and draft a plan to keep many Massachusetts delegates aligned. Thurston plans to vote Wood after his first ballot, signaling possible shifts among allied leaders.
Chicago report says nominating speeches will be delivered at Thursday’s session with the convention possibly lasting through the night to take the first ballot. The main contest is expected to unfold on Friday.
Arrangements are made for a meeting of New England state delegations tomorrow night to seek agreement that other New Englanders will support Coolidge if current leading candidates are eliminated. It was announced that efforts seek to have Governor Coolidge seconded in the convention by Congressman Bertrand H. Snell of New York, Amherst classmate and ally. No final decision tonight due to possible coalitions seeking a different state to provide the seconding speech.
The contest between Wood and Lowden dominates party maneuvering as Hitch cock and allies back Wood while Hert of Kentucky pushes Lowden. Each camp understands a dark horse could win the nomination and seek control of the campaign.
As factions clash over the party platform and anti Wilson sentiment, leaders press for a pro treaty stance while contenders like Borah Johnson and Wood vie for delegates. Behind-the-scenes powers maneuver to nominate a compromise candidate, with Lodge and Bryan figures shaping the mood.
The case of William J. McCarthy, federal prohibition officer, brought by Hingham police over alleged overspeeding, appeared in Hingham District Court and was continued to a later date.
Irvin S. Cobb writes from Chicago on June 8 about speaking freely on a proposition, noting he is hired by the job, not by the month, and may express personal views without constraint or fear of editorial pushback. He promises to let his fancy move wild and free on the news page.
The piece notes Senator Henry Cabot Lodge as a focal keynote speaker described as the perfect 36 of the Republican party. It recalls past keynote moments by Harding and contrasts crowd response, mentioning a perceived surge of energy after hours of speech and a calmer exit compared to four years ago when a panic-like rush occurred.
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