20 May 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
1
President Taft issued a statement noting 20 Taft delegates already elected and the likely over 540 needed for the nomination He argued Roosevelt's Cleveland speech shows him as a threat and warned of the danger to the party and the country if Roosevelt won a third term.
Clarence V. T. Richeson, sentenced to die in the electric chair, gives a final prison chapel sermon from the twenty third Psalm as his condition improves. Warden Bridges postpones the execution 24 hours to Tuesday morning while Chaplain and adviser accompany him.
May 19 Nahant crowd of over 5000 witnesses the fatal plunge of James Barr Jr. from a hot air balloon as his parachute failed to open. Barr, about 150 pounds, collided with George Busher, 100 pounds, during ascent substitutions for Bonnette and Law.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair skies on Monday with cooler interior temperatures and possible light variable winds. Tuesday is expected to bring showers with moderate north and northeast winds.
Yesterday's readings show morning lows near 57 to 58 degrees and afternoon highs around 61 to 80 degrees. The average temperature for yesterday was 68 and for the previous year 57, with Monday a year ago described as clear.
Attendance at the conference yielded no immediate statements. Detroit club manager to settle actions regarding 19 players who broke contracts and suspended themselves. Cobb remains in indefinite suspension but continues to earn $9000 yearly, with his case to be decided later.
Antoinette B Blackwell born 1825 noted as a pioneer in woman suffrage and minister. Colonel Albert A Pope born 1843 founder of the American bicycle industry. North Carolina seceded from the Union in 1861 and Patrick's Cathedral in New York was dedicated in 1879.
The speaker states he is the Republican party and warns he may bolt the convention if the Republican national committee rules against his contested delegates. He argues that a judicial inquiry could undermine his standing and threaten adherence to the committee’s judgment.
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