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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
9
Chicago dispatch reports Major General Leonard Wood was formally nominated today by Governor Henry Allen of Kansas as the Republican presidential candidate line-up described as the outstanding choice in the views of the people.
Governor Allen extols General Leonard Wood as the nation’s best known American and a constructive leader. He cites Wood’s Cuba governorship as proof of his experience, reform, and unselfish service, arguing the nation needs decisive guidance after World War I.
Frederick H. Gillett argues for Calvin Coolidge as Republican nominee, praising his early life in Vermont, Amherst education, and public service. He lauds Coolidge as a steady, law‑abiding leader unfazed by power plays, urging voters to choose a president from Massachusetts with a record of duty and integrity.
The piece extols Leonard Wood as a broad minded reformer who built Cuba’s sanitation and education, created national defense, trained citizen soldiers, and upheld fair justice in Gary. It argues a president must be a business man and a statesman with global insight and leadership to guide politics and government.
Two 14 year old Cambridge youths at the Lyman School confessed they threw 2300 shares of mining stock valued near 100 dollars into a catch basin at Columbia and Cambridge Streets after stealing them from Louis Seigel’s grocery at 636 Cambridge Street. The stock is believed to belong to Seigel and bones of other burglaries are noted.
Stephen Cerloski aged seven of 11 Wall Street West End died at Relief Hospital from burns received while playing with matches shortly before noon yesterday. Patrolman Dervan of Joy Street police station extinguished the flames and was burned on hands and face.
Illinois Republican Congressman William A. Rodenberg nominates Governor Frank O. Lowden for the presidency. He cites Lowden’s Iowa roots, Minnesota birth, and Illinois leadership, praising his law and order stance, fiscal conservatism, and the square deal as evidence of capable national guidance.
At Chicago June 11 Governor Coolidge's nomination drew hearty applause after Speaker Gillett praised his simple private life and public service. The roll call proceeded with Connecticut yielding to Massachusetts, while the convention echoed themes of social progress and Americanism endorsing Coolidge.
Delegates from Massachusetts led the hall in cheers for Coolidge with Mayor Charles W. Eldridge and Mrs. Alexandra Carlisle Pfeiffer delivering the nomination speech. Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and New York factions joined in brief demonstrations as the crowd applauded the Governor’s nomination.
Congressman Peter F. Tague will deliver the Flag Day oration at Woburn Lodge of Elks exercises in Woburn Theatre tomorrow at 8 pm. Mayor Bernard J. Golden will recount flag history and a special musical program is planned.
California's Hiram W. Johnson was formally named by Charles S. Wheeler at the Republican convention in Chicago. Wheeler urged voters to support a strong, responsive administration and warned that only a vibrant, modern candidate can win.
Former Ohio governor Frank B Willis nominates Senator Warren G Harding in Chicago with a broad attack on the current administration. Willis urges Republican rescue to preserve American institutions and cites Lincoln McKinley Roosevelt and Roosevelt era leadership. He argues Harding must face unprecedented postwar challenges.
The American Federation of Labor in Montreal planned to urge organized labor to back the Democratic party if it adopts labor’s platform. Leaders said the move would begin with a condemnation of the Republicans and then an appeal to the Democrats to incorporate labor’s policy in their platform.
Samuel Gompers and other labor chiefs met late to map action. They hinted at drastic moves against the Republican party, while some favored forming a labor party. Others said the non partisan program remains, with no party field this year. Delegates discussed a committee study for a labor party and report at the 1921 convention. The sole adopted resolution urged fire safety in schools hospitals and other institutions.
Society gathered at Mrs. Larz Anderson’s Weld estate for a lawn party and dance aiding the American Academy at Rome. The event opened at six with Gallo’s band, Harvard Glee Club, and performances by Francesca Braggiotti, Bertha Braggiotti, and Mrs. A Lynd Cochran, followed by luncheon and dancing.
Cohasset fire chief Henry Brennock ends a 30 year career including 8 years as chief with a retirement reception at the G A R hall. Local officials and firefighters attended to honor his service and leadership.
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