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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
6
A Chicago June 19 dispatch declares the current convention marks the passing of Republican national conventions. The piece argues there will never be another convention like this one, and possibly no future Republican gatherings similar to those of prior years dating back to 1860.
The piece argues the old Republican Party is dead and split into conservative and progressive wings. It notes a shift toward primaries and direct candidate selection, predicting a ratification convention in effect and a lasting realignment with four parties possible. It describes clashes, delegate fights, and the erosion of old leadership.
A Chicago report describes Simon Gladstone of Niles Michigan wearing a long coat and carrying a satchel with a whip cane as he inquired in Congress about the steam roller. The piece notes his dramatic appearance and mentions manipulation around Room 267 and Yeats securing an occupant transfer after a tough maneuver in Congress.
The advertisement promotes ordinary mercorized wax as a quick path to a clear girlish complexion. Applied at night and washed off in the morning, it claims to absorb flaws and reveal healthy skin. A second treatment suggests Saxolite powder in hazel solution to reduce wrinkles and firm sagging tissue.
Governor Herbert S. Hadley of Missouri dominates the Chicago convention as a potential Republican nominee. In a 27 minute burst, the tall slim Missouri leader wins unprecedented enthusiasm from delegates, surpassing reactions to Roosevelt or Taft.
Roosevelt faces a second defeat as the convention rejects striking 78 contested delegates from the roll. Tomorrow the credentials committee, with a Taft majority, will seat the delegates, risking a Roosevelt bolt or a compromise candidate. Roosevelt supporters boast they have blocked Taft’s nomination and election.
In Hale Springs convention Knoxville June 19 the International Printing Pressmen's Union backed President G L Berry 130 to 8 for supporting a sympathetic strike after the Chicago action. Opponent C B Crowley of Massachusetts was unseated.
June 19 Roosevelt movement leader Colonel Roosevelt is expected to assume leadership at the Coliseum tomorrow. He has not confirmed this, though he holds a quantity of tickets admitting bearers to seats on the platform with unclear origin.
A morning conference with Senator Dixon Governor Hadley and other Roosevelt allies affirmed no change in the Roosevelt forces convention strategy. They vow to purge fraudulent delegates and press credentials committee action while Roosevelt maintains tight control and relies on telephonic coordination with his leaders.
Patrolman Campbell detains a person dressed as a man in Bowdoin Square around 11 PM. In Joy Street Station the hat is removed revealing long hair. the individual, named Jennie Jones, 42, of Charles Street, is jailed overnight at Somerset Street awaiting court appearance.
Woman reports a missing long tan leather purse between Cambridge and Hamilton containing a gold cigarette case, a diamond-studded gold purse, three tickets to New London, $35 cash, and invitation ecards inscribed with Mrs. Paul Andrews and Miss Andrews. Substantial reward offered. please contact Back Ray 629.
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