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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
4
Tierney and John Harley escaped serious harm after a 30 foot leap from a burning barn on the Allen estate at 111 Warren Street. Six draft horses perished, the barn and loss pegged at 10 000 dollars. Beares was struck by a falling timber as he jumped and suffered severe injuries but was revived and later treated at home.
A Boston resident credits Tona Vita with restoring his health after a winter of debility and nervousness. The ad claims the tonic, sold widely in Boston drug stores, cures malnutrition and run down conditions, rivaling a month's sanitarium stay in effectiveness.
Chicago June 16 reports show no clear winner as Taft and Roosevelt battle for delegates at the Republican convention. Georgia and Mississippi letters claim defections to Roosevelt, while Taft officials dispute desertions and press for loyalty. Roosevelt cites support and plans a lobby day as Taft counters with confirmed pro Taft delegates.
In Chicago on June 16 a heated push among African Americans to shift Taft delegates toward Theodore Roosevelt grows as ministers and leaders urge action. A Pekin Theatre rally and planned petitions seek to persuade black delegates while Taft supporters warn of collapse if Roosevelt gains power.
In Chicago on June 16 the Taft and Roosevelt factions clash over the temporary chairman race. Neither side admits the vote will settle the relative strength of Roosevelt and Root for the presidential nomination. Roosevelt and Idaho Senator Borah are named as possible opposition to Root.
Citizens and organizations in New York rally around Elihu Root as a potential presidential candidate. Meetings and letters to editors advocate his leadership, citing experience and national service as reasons to back his bid.
A large placard near the headquarters entrance quotes Theodore Roosevelt remarking on Elihu Root during 1911 and 1912 as the idea spreads into other directions.
Chauncey M. Depew amused himself by prowling Pea cock Alley with a pocket camera snapping at people and objects. He believes the photos rarely develop properly, but the activity brings him entertainment.
Nightly cleaning crews at the Roosevelt headquarters face a demanding test as visitors mingle freely, testing the durability and performance of the vacuum cleaners used in the space.
Frank Pierce of Cambridge watches his wife and Mrs Houdette in a boat on a central pond near a hotel veranda. Mrs Pierce drowns after the boat overturns while Mrs Houdette is rescued after twelve minutes underwater. Rescuers search all night but fail to recover Mrs Pierce.
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