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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
6
Roosevelt backers test sentiment as California and other delegates clash with Taft forces. Contested delegates and a GOP credentials coalition spark warnings of a potential third party as Roosevelt vows to stay the course.
A Massachusetts correspondent recalls partisan squabbles as delegates discuss Alabama and California cases. The piece notes the governor plans Baltimore attendance and McNary’s departure to aid Wilson. the Foss telegram urges a progressive tariff-focused platform and party unity for victory.
Republican credentials committee completes 38 hour session with 207 Taft seats and 15 Roosevelt seats decided. Texas 30 delegates remain focal point as contests from Virginia North Carolina Missouri and others are settled. District plans allow separate votes on Washington and Mississippi cases.
In a letter to the Chicago Post the writer denies starting a fight over the Massachusetts banner at the Chicago convention. He explains that a woman with a Roosevelt lithograph caused a disturbance, that he and others prevented seizure of the Massachusetts standard, and that no blows or police interference occurred. The incident drew remarks from Senator Root and a Massachusetts Taft delegation praised those who protected the standard.
Chicago June 21 Mrs W A Davis who disrupted the convention by displaying a lithograph of Colonel Roosevelt yesterday was a guest of Mrs Nicholas Longworth today. The meeting reflected high society circles in the city with prominent hosts and attendees.
After a protest at the Coliseum was halted by police, Mrs. Davis told Mrs. Longworth she wished to call on her. The two described the encounter as a brief women’s talk not focused on politics. Delegates Florence Porter of Los Angeles and Isabella Blaney of San Francisco will attend a Hamilton Club luncheon Monday with Senator William A. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Longworth.
Chicago June 21 After a brief session the committee adjourned to tomorrow to continue work on the Mississippi river improvement plank. Senator Burton of Ohio pressed to limit national burden and reopen the subject. Tariff language remains unsettled as references to living standards are dropped and a four year old cost measure may be discarded. Taft supporters face sharp opposition to unconditional endorsement of his administration.
Almanac notes yesterday was the first day of summer and the longest daylight period at 15 hours 17 minutes with a high of 82 degrees. Forecast calls for fair and slightly cooler weather. Sunrise and sunset times listed for a full week.
Chicago June 21 Republicans push to finish three days of work in one session with Taft likely to be renominated on first ballot. Roosevelt signals not to be nominated if convention tainted while Supreme Court Justice Hughes warns against his own name. Roosevelt reportedly told Prendergast not to present his name unless control shifts.
Willie Griffin a 14 year old editor of the Young American Golfer told the Roosevelt national committee he would take the stamp for the colonel. He addressed a packed crowd insisting Roosevelt must be elected and warned of a revolution otherwise. The committee gave no definite reply.
The Idaho delegation told Colonel Roosevelt they will not stay silent or abstain from voting at the convention. Alonzo R. Cruzen, chairman, said such action would amount to bolting the party.
Governor Foss sent a night letter to Colonel Bryan urging Democrats to set aside personal issues and adopt a progressive platform in Baltimore. He lists tariff reduction abolition of monopoly and perfecting government agencies as planks and hopes for tariff revision and solid party unity.
Cruzen declares Republicans will not bolt or follow third party. He says Idaho delegates are thorough Republicans and will not back Roosevelt if he aligns with Heneys Johnsons or Forts. He condemns anarchistic talk as unpatriotic and un-American.
A throng of several thousand gathered on Michigan Avenue as Roosevelt spoke from a window during a late evening conference with advisers. He declared his hat in the ring and pledged it would be stronger than ever, then closed the window and withdrew.
The Pennsylvania Democratic delegation united against Judge Alton B. Parker for permanent or temporary chairmanship of the Democratic National Convention. Leaders of Donnelly-Ryan and Reform factions left to campaign, signaling near unanimous opposition among PA delegates. Both factions argue Pennsylvanians backed Roosevelt and want progressive leadership, not a reactionary chair.
Baltimore June 21 No one among Democratic campaign managers would take seriously the idea that a leading progressive would accept second place on a possible third ticket led by Theodore Roosevelt. Wilson supporters smiled at a Chicago dispatch claiming New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson, noted for progressivism, was being considered by Roosevelt forces for the arrangement.
An alleged attempt to induce waiters at a Chicago convention delegate headquarters hotel to strike in sympathy with New York hotel workers was blocked by House Officer Frank Repetto who intercepted the New York strikers' business agent Henry J. Clarkson as he tried to enter the hotel kitchen.
Chicago June 21. Delegates at the Republican national convention needed funds to cover expenses as the high cost of living strained purses. National committee members and individuals started collections and subscriptions to tide over delegates whose finances were depleted. Some delegates planned to go home as soon as possible to avoid further strain.
Several thousand circulars urging Hughes Hadley Harmony and Happiness were found stored in a downtown Chicago hotel. Some were in an apartment reserved in James A Stewart the New York Republican League president. Stewart reportedly left Chicago. The discovery sparked speculation of a last minute bid for a dark horse ticket. Close friends denied knowledge of such a plan.
Chicago June 21 William Barnes Jr NY delegation chairman says Roosevelt battle claims were flimsy and party harmony is assured. He notes the convention will end in cordiality with wings of the party close together under Root guidance. Taft re nominating on first ballot now conceded by opponents.
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