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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
8
Roosevelt supporters held a massive mass meeting at the Auditorium Theatre as Taft forces governed the room. Both sides claimed a majority while fighting over seating, rules, and procedures to shape the convention agenda.
Delegates split between Taft and Roosevelt on credentials and floor actions as Roosevelt backs a purge of contested delegates while Taft aims to close hearings quickly. Rosewater pursues temporary chair and Borah nomination amid police beefing up at the Coliseum.
In Chicago Colonel Roosevelt appeared at a hotel window and urged a square deal as banners carried his views. He noted he would not deliver a speech that evening and the crowd cheered his statement. Georgia leaders denied negro defections from the Roosevelt side, confirming solid Taft support on the delegation.
A testimonial from Thomas L. Scarborough of Lenoir City Tennessee extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a family medicine. He and his wife report three years of use with reduced doctor bills and believed strength gains for his wife.
A historic ad urges readers with rheumatism to request a free trial of Uric-O. It claims no faith needed and promises cure with directions, offering a large trial bottle mailed to addresses in exchange for 10 cents to cover mailing. It cites testimonials from a Mr. Singleton of Limbo and a patient sentiment about cures.
Remarks quoted as Lets bite a hole in Tafts steam roller provoke applause. Roosevelt withdraws while the band restarts and windows close.
In Chicago on June 17 the Texas Taft delegates steamrolled the Roosevelt faction by caucusing with 30 Taft men. They fixed a new slate, ousting Colonel Cecil Lyon as national committeeman and naming H. E. McGregor. A second invitation to Roosevelt delegates followed before 4 oclock.
J Eugene Peterson, fifth on the list, has not arrived. Henry Blun Jr Georgia national committeeman says he expects all negroes on the delegation to stay loyal to their instructions.
White House officials prepare to keep President Taft informed on convention events in Chicago. Taft has accepted an invitation to attend the Philadelphia Washington ball game but Roosevelt managers may force a quick start that keeps him away.
Rumors spread yesterday at Tufts College that President Frederick W Hamilton had resigned and that his resignation was accepted. Hamilton denied resigning and declined to confirm future plans. Trustees said they knew nothing of any move.
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