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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
6
Reports from multiple regions indicate the third term candidate loses ground daily as Republicans rejoin the party. The bolt effort has failed and Taft gains ground as the tide turns in his direction.
Minnesota Republicans show little Roosevelt sentiment as primaries reveal support for Taft and Wilson among Wisconsin and state voters. Eberhart and Nelson renominated as Taft allies energize a strong GOP fight, with Milwaukee businessmen and other city leaders backing the Republican ticket amid a thriving business climate.
Detroit on September 28 Charles N Hilles of the Republican national committee held a conference with county chairmen representing 83 counties. Eighty report backing Taft with three doubtful while Roosevelt loses ground daily and Taft majority appears strong. State convention drew about 1,500 delegates with Taft enthusiastically cheered and Roosevelt not mentioned.
United States Senator Thomas B. Catron reports many Progressives refuse the new party and favor remaining with the Republicans. He predicts New Mexico’s electoral vote will likely go to President Taft. Albuquerque Morning Journal calls the third party dead, listing former Governor Hagerman and Justice Hanna as quitters.
Seattle Sept. 28. In Washington recent primaries Progressives drew about 25 000 votes of over 300 000 total. Republicans outpolled Democrats and Third Termers combined. S W Perkins, Republican national committeeman, notes letters from many sections reporting Roosevelt’s waning strength. He asserts Roosevelt claimed the Washington delegation in Chicago, a claim contradicted by the primary results.
David Heaton of Salida Colorado condemns the Roosevelt movement during a Chicago visit. He, a granite firm executive with mining ties, criticizes Roosevelt as a dangerous political striker and urges support for President Taft amid Colorado disturbances and past dynamite days.
A. V. Spalding of Portland reports Roosevelt’s tour through Washington Oregon and Pacific coast states is a frost. A letter to Taft from Edward D. Baldwin Oregon state central committee secretary says things are improving for Taft as Roosevelt’s lukewarm Portland reception inspires courage among supporters.
Cedar Rapids Iowa Sept 29 James H Tremin and Luther A Brewer state league officers report from every county show Roosevelt sentiment diminishing and Republican strength crystallizing around President Taft as Taft clubs invest in organizing voters across the state.
J A Warpous retired U S Army col argues the press and public should solidify a custom of playing the Star Spangled Banner at indoor and outdoor events. He urges flag displays on major holidays and at patriotic gatherings, praising America’s openness and institutions.
A North Carolina father recounts a severe leg ulcer from a bruise that threatened amputation. After failed remedies, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed the boy in one box, with skin eruptions and sprains noted as cured.
This fragment urges readers to visit the office to handle igale bills, likely a local billing notice or service reminder.
A banker returning from abroad attended church where the minister spoke of Noahs harrowing ark journey. Afterward he quipped that Noah had consolation since there were no customs inspectors to hold up his trunks upon landfall.
A terse exchange frames a social matchmaking moment with Miss Passy declining the top escort. Remarks imply humorous irony about marriage prospects, suggesting absence of viable partners and a grim joke about only a “dead one” as suitable.
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