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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
4
A period item explains a system of Automatic Price Reductions in which sale items drop 25 percent after two weeks 50 percent after three weeks 75 percent after four weeks and are given away after five weeks. The method aims to clear lots quickly by making initial prices unusually high. The piece notes the effect on selling speed and the impaired need for further reductions.
Roosevelt delegates from Massachusetts are challenged as confident they will be unseated if they depart from the Roosevelt Standard. Supporters say the preferential presidential vote was influenced by ballot placement and outside factors, while genuine intent favored Roosevelt and must guide the delegates.
Ex Senator Frank Seiberlich of Roxbury is blamed for Taft delegates losing due to ballots marked for nine instead of eight. Taft leaders vow court action to count those ballots, while Seiberlich rejects efforts to remove his name. Roosevelt and Taft camps clash over pledges and preferential votes amid a complex primary in Massachusetts.
The figures show delegate vote totals in the Republican at large race with multiple tallies across counts 85,557 84,631 84,614 83,967 84,463 84,422 84,095.
Roosevelt disclaims Massachusetts delegates pledged to him and instructs them to support Taft if the statewide vote favors Taft. He frames the move as upholding people’s rule and the true will of the Republican rank and file. He says nomination hinges on majority support to implement his principles.
Charles S. Baxter argues that Roosevelt supporters at the state convention should honor the people’s wishes. He notes Republicans viewed the delegates as Roosevelt men and believes they must vote for Roosevelt at the convention to reflect the primary outcome.
A speaker explains allegiance to supporters who backed Roosevelt and argues that presidential preference should not govern delegate selections. He notes election commissioners said primaries focus on delegates while the preference is supplementary and stresses his duty to vote for Roosevelt.
James P. Magenis reports that Roosevelt’s effort to bind delegates to Roosevelt beyond the ballot preference embarrasses them. Delegates insist their duty is to the voters who elected them and to honor their pledge. They plan to vote for Roosevelt at the convention despite the colonel’s wishes.
Senator Arthur L. Nason asserts his pledge to Roosevelt and his role as Militant Progressive League of Massachusetts president. He notes the league led New England Roosevelt sentiment and that Roosevelt would have won a preferential vote if supporters had marked a cross after voting for eight Roosevelt pledge delegates.
Frederick Fosdick records a preference to vote for Colonel Roosevelt at the convention but will wait for more information before deciding. He notes uncertainty over Roosevelt winning the state versus Taft and plans to discuss the matter only after reaching the convention.
A quoted line expresses uncertainty about forming a strong view on the topic. The speaker admits insufficient familiarity to decide.
Alvah H Weeks declares his hat in the ring and reiterates loyalty to Roosevelt. He explains his pledged vote and notes several factors shaping the preferential vote while affirming to follow the voters who elected him.
Mayor J F Fitzgerald declares delegates bound to vote for Governor Foss at the convention. He notes Foss led the ticket over Clark and Wilson, while Underwood and Harmon were left out, and emphasizes the need to reflect all races in the Democratic slate for the state's good.
Hon David I Walsh states his duty as a delegate to support Champ Clark for President per Massachusetts primary law. He pledges to work for the recorded choice of the Massachusetts Democracy regardless of his personal opinions.
General Champlin, Taft manager, announces plans to petition for a statewide recount noting a ballot error that placed Frank Seiberlich at the top of eight organization candidates. He argues the nine-candidate spread diluted Taft support and vows to push Taft delegates to Chicago to honor voter preference.
Secretary Stimson and General Wood met the National Militia Board to consider legislation enabling federal aid to the militia and to make it usable for service outside the United States.
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