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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
2
Concord New Hampshire May 14 four delegates at large and two from each district were to be chosen in the party caucus as part of the state political process.
Advert reads Father John's Medicine as a safe tonic to rebuild strength and flesh during the season. It claims to use pure nourishing elements, free from dangerous drugs, and urges readers to obtain a bottle for improved health.
Two districts in New Hampshire elected their Democratic delegates to the national convention in Baltimore. They are unpledged but morally bound by a preferential vote to support Speaker Champ Clark for the presidential nomination.
Delegates from all districts named Clarence Carr John Jameson Eugene Reed Henri Ledoux John Willis Edward Townsend George McGregor Guy Cutter and Samuel Felker as leaders. The party endorsed a six year term for president and condemned the Republican administration while praising Democratic actions in the House.
The platform calls for a graduated income tax, parcels post, direct election of U S Senators, direct primary law for delegates to national conventions, and revision of antitrust and currency laws. It aims to block the efforts of the Democratic House.
Iowa Bryan League calls a mass meeting in Burlington on the eve of the State Democratic convention. The statement says Colonel Roosevelt has stolen political disguises Bryan has used and Bryan could gain 500000 to 1000000 more votes if offered the nomination under the right conditions.
Minnesota's 24 delegates to the Republican national convention are expected to be instructed for Theodore Roosevelt. County results from yesterday's conventions show Roosevelt leading with 876 votes, Taft 75, La Follette 164, as six delegates-at-large are chosen at the Minneapolis state convention. Former Congressman Tawney from Winona declined to join the delegation. Polk County swung to Roosevelt, affecting the ninth district outcome.
At the Maryland Republican State convention in Baltimore on May 14, sixteen delegates were chosen to back Roosevelt at Chicago, eight from Taft supporters and eight from Roosevelt backers, all instructed to vote for Roosevelt. The platform praised Roosevelts record and pledged undivided Maryland support, while Taft's administration was endorsed in moderated terms. One district delegate, J. P. Evans of Baltimore, is noted as Black, with several Black delegates present.
A contest between Taft and Roosevelt forces in Florida over 12 Republican delegates was reported to the Republican national committee. Taft and Roosevelt factions have named both at large and district delegates. The committee will not recognize any contest until credentials are received. By today 30 contests had been filed. Democratic national chairman Woodson announced moving headquarters to Baltimore on June 1.
Officials and delegates arrive for the Republican state convention as State Chairman Morehead concedes the Roosevelt faction controls. They may alter the plan of organization to secure a solid delegation to Chicago. The call designates only delegates-at-large to be elected.
Colonel Roosevelt in Ohio outlines a labor tariff bureau to ensure fair wages from protection. He vaunts direct popular choice over bosses and contrasts his stance with Taft. He recalls McKinley and notes Ohio led in 1904 while defending his 1904 positions.
Colonel Roosevelt renews assault on President Taft and campaign managers in a speech. He cites Lincoln in defense of Progressives and argues for referendum and popular sovereignty against entrenched bosses and crooks. He insists the Constitution belongs to the plain people and defends broad civic participation.
In Ohio Roosevelt travels with large crowds and nears Taft in Steubenville as both leaders tour. He speaks in Wellsville and East Liverpool, citing McKinley as grounding and noting his rise in national politics after joining McKinley’s ticket.
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