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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
6
Governor Harmon issued an emphatic denial denying any attempt by him or his authority to buy an embargo at the Denver convention. He refuted Mr. Bryan’s charge and asserted no such action occurred.
Oscar W. Underwood defeated Governor Woodrow Wilson by a decisive majority in Mississippi with not more than 25 percent of registered voters casting ballots. The report cites compiled figures as of today in Jackson.
Colonel Roosevelt postponed a planned Tuesday start for a westward leg into Ohio and will stay in the state until the primaries. He noted Washington supporters reported winning and questioned the Taft claim to 83 of 90 New York delegates. He denied plans to seat competing delegates in disputed states.
In Findlay Ohio Colonel William J. Bryan claimed to possess evidence that Governor Harmon favored by Wall Street sought the 1908 presidential nomination. He said Harmon and friends tried to buy delegates in Ohio and urged Denver nomination despite delegates backing him. He challenged Harmon to deny in writing.
The Richeson case moves toward a possible commutation if Dr. Briggs or other experts conclude insanity. The Governor may delay or commute with council approval, while new affidavits test the Mormon claims and court avenues remain open. Final reports due soon could decide whether Richeson faces execution or stays.
President Taft defends his record against Roosevelt charges, noting Perkins as a major donor and criticizing Roosevelt for using bosses to push legislation. The article cites recall plans, civil service reforms, and a June 6 1912 Republican National Committee meeting call by Hayward and Rosewater.
A Burlington Route notice promotes Personally Conducted Through Tourist Car Excursions to California. It highlights specially selected conductors paid by the railroad to ensure comfort and knowledge on the trip. Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent, C B Q R R, Boston, Mass. Tel Main 43887.
An advertisement claims Alley’s East India Stock ALE will boost energy and lift depression, with the slogan because it’s better. The text promotes the tonic as a health aid aimed at fatigued customers.
The court reached not guilty by reason of insanity after an agreement to commit Jane Tappan to life asylum. She was confined at Taunton, with potential release if later proven sane. Judges included Dr. Hosea B. Quimby of Worcester Dr. George F. Jelly of Boston and Dr. Henry F. Stedman of Brookline.
Senator Smoot of Utah issued a statement denying that Clarence V. T. Richeson of Boston is an elder or member of the Mormon church. He claims Mrs. Brittain was excommunicated years ago and asserts her remarks aim to injure the church.
Kansas Republicans at Independence named four at large delegates for Roosevelt with instruction to vote for him. Henry J. Allen Ralph A. Harris Ansel Clark and John M. Landon were chosen as the delegation. The convention split on La Follette support and Taft endorsements amid heated exchanges and remarks by A M Harvey and Governor Stubbs.
In Wilmington North Carolina on May ___ delegates to the Republican national convention from the sixth district elected today were instructed for Roosevelt. The result confirms strong Roosevelt support among local Republicans.
Mrs John Mullaly of 59 Hillside street Roxbury died yesterday at St Elizabeth's Hospital. Before marriage she was Miss May Doherty a well known member of St Joseph's parish West End. She is survived by four sisters and a brother.
New York May 8 The Republican national committee will meet in Chicago on June 6 to decide contests among delegates to the Republican national convention. Secretary William Hayward said many more contests are expected before the May 29 filing deadline and that hearings may be conducted in alphabetical state order with extended time this year. He noted plans to address Southern representation while preserving the congressional district as the unit, with a proposal to be submitted to the committee.
Mr. Hayward proposes assembling the committee promptly to provide ample time to consider these contests. He stresses the need for thorough deliberation and orderly decision making before final actions.
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