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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
16
Theodore Roosevelt announced via Judge Ben J Lind Say that he supports women's suffrage and will submit a platform to the Chicago convention containing an unequivocal declaration in favor. The statement was made in Oyster Bay New York on June 2.
Judge Lindsay reports two hour Sagamore Hill meeting with Colonel Roosevelt who announced support for women’s suffrage. Roosevelt claimed women voters in Colorado and Western states influenced his stance and he will include a woman suffrage plank in the Chicago convention platform.
Colonel Roosevelt, when questioned, said that Judge Lindsay's statement was entirely correct.
Patrick Dorr and his wife from Westville Oklahoma arrived in Chicago to campaign for Roosevelt and Taft respectively. Dorr, a former Westville postmaster, resigned when Roosevelt entered the race. Mrs Dorr was appointed to his post and supports Taft. They arrived wearing large campaign badges and vowed not to argue politics.
William E. Stone plans to deploy 800 assistants plus 300 police to the Republican national convention to prevent stampedes. He says clergy, students, lawyers, bankers, doctors, and politicians will help control crowds and will intervene before any danger arises. He notes many women will be present and warns a crush could cause serious injury or death.
The Republican National Committee reported contests decided yesterday across Arizona California Louisiana Michigan at large and Mississippi with 254 total contested and 112 still pending. Previously settled totals and overall counts were updated with today’s figures.
Roosevelt denounced Taft supporters on the Republican national committee after he learned of the committee’s Kentucky Arizona and California convention seat contests. He warned that Taft loyalists were bolting from the party as he prepared for a fight over the national committee’s decisions.
President Taft is believed to oppose the Commerce Court plan and may veto the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. The amended measure would abolish the court and fund salaries for the President federal judges court officials Congress members cabinet and government department staff.
Colonel Roosevelt assails 37 Taft national committeemen as disloyal and "stolen goods" to Taft. He says California Taft delegates may not be seated and questions the convention’s action. He will not comment on Flinn’s claim that Roosevelt electors would vote for him if Taft is renominated. He jokes he will not go to Chicago in the near term.
The veto may prompt a second look at the bill and a potential separate act to abolish the court. The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill must pass before adjournment, with a two thirds majority needed to override any presidential veto. Senators view the move as political leverage against judges, with Cummins opposing recall in this context. The chair was ruled out of order, then the Senate overruled and passed the amendment.
Twenty one vessels arrived at the water front with large lots of fresh groundfish. The Jeanette had 120000 pounds of fish for sale and the Jorgina 70000 pounds of haddock plus cod and hake. Prices varied with haddock at 13 4 cents a pound and other groundfish listed. Several vessels landed specific consignments of cusk halibut and other species. Other marine traffic included the Sagamore from Liverpool and the Santa Marta bound for Kingston and Panama with passengers. A Norwegian ship Tha latta is reported a total loss off Newfoundland, crew unknown. The Laconia sails from Queenstown with 124 saloon and 669 steerage passengers. Repairs to Great Round Shoal lightship will be bid soon. A barge Berwick sustained damage at discharge pier. A man fell overboard from a Long Wharf vessel but was rescued and taken to hospital. The Landsman.
Shipping news mini almanac lists arrivals and departures. Multiple steamers and schooners are noted arriving at and clearing from ports including Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Portland. Also records risings, length of day, and high water times for a maritime snapshot.
In Philadelphia at the Cricket Club Eleonora Sears of Boston advances to the semifinals in the women’s national championship singles. She defeated Mary Merrick of Philadelphia to reach the final round while Marion Fenno of Boston fell to Mary Brown of California in straight sets.
Fire engulfs a large block on Sudbury Street with hotel guests warned and evacuated. A hotel firefighter, Herbert Johnson, fell into an air shaft and died at the Relief Station. Police kept bystanders at a safe distance amid reports of gasoline and turpentine stored in the rear of the building.
Suffragists plan to present the Votes for Women plank at the Republican convention opening day. Led by Miss Jane Addams and Miss S I Breckenridge, the delegation says the plank will be carried as in past campaigns with no new formality.
Captain Prout marries Miss Mary Lidwina Kelly at St Columbkille Church Brighton. Bride from Kellys of Commonwealth Avenue wears meteor satin with lace and orange blossoms. groom William C Prout of Boston. Attendants include Mary Louise Murphy and Evelyn Ruth Prout. best man Richard Prout. Groom a Brown 07 and BU law graduate. captain of BA A track team. will live in Brookline.
Obituary notices list multiple individuals with residence, date of death, and funeral details. Entries include Abbie A. Arey in South Boston, Edward Ashton in East Boston, Jesse Barbour in Melrose, Nellie Elizabeth Beverley in Everett, Mary E. Burke in Chelsea, Michael J Carroll in Dorchester, Mazie J Dooley Cronin in South Boston, and many others with funeral times, church names, and burial locations. Also notes civic notices for K. of C. memorial dedication and death- notice classified fees.
I thank friends for flowers and sympathy after the death of my mother Aubrey W Falls aged 76 of 76 Broadway South Boston.
The comic section highlights Hank the Hermit and Mena Gerie as prominent features for next Sunday's Post. Readers are invited to enjoy the humor and adventures presented.
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