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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
11
Baltimore supporters weigh the strength of Mayor Gaynor as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. The late surge in Gaynor’s backing grows, provoking broad speculation on his chances.
Washington June 24 President Taft received thousands of congratulatory messages from all states and territories and many foreign countries after his Republican convention nomination. He answered many, including one from George Harvey and messages from European rulers. He attended divine service at All Saints Church with his family and later St John’s Church with Mrs Taft and Miss Taft.
Springfield Ohio June 24 George M Frey returns from Chicago to organize a progressive party He argues Roosevelt is stronger than ever and Taft is losing ground He plans to send Chairman Brown a telegram announcing the intention and aims for a convention in August Roosevelt would lead the ticket by acclamation.
Charles Q M Hughes associate justice of the United States sat on the porch of his summer residence to receive news from the Chicago convention hall. Asked for comment he replied I have nothing to say. He and his family will stay at Camp Abenaki all summer to rest and may take fishing trips and long drives through the countryside.
The steering gear failed as Colonel Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt rode to church in Chicago on June 24. The danger was averted by swift action as the Roosevelt party, with Alexander T. Revell and Mr. and Mrs. Revell, moved to another car on the way to Grice Reformed Church.
Roosevelt supporters push a third ticket with a national conference in Chicago to map a platform and electors. Governor Johnson and Medill McCormick lead delegates as legal and political questions loom. Weather forecast adds a general note of calm winds.
Utica New York June 24 Vice President James Sherman reacts to his renomination by the Republican national convention saying he is mindful of the honor yet acknowledging that for three quarters of a century no one else had received this office.
Guy B. Tucker, Democratic contender for Arkansas governor, is among the delegates who will decide whether Alton B. Parker is chosen to preside over the Democratic national convention. Tucker holds the party nod for governor and is active in national party affairs.
Buffalo witnesses recount a disaster at Eagle park on the Niagara river when a steam boat dock collapsed sending about 200 excursionists into the water. Eight bodies were recovered and police fear many more drowned among the 500 strong Am aherst lodge party.
National League games in Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh featured late scoring as standings show New York Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburg St Louis and Boston leading in varying percentages. American League matchups Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louis Boston, New York and Philadelphia trailing with league tables. International and New York State leagues include Jersey City Newark Providence Rochester Toronto Baltimore Buffalo Jersey City and Montreal standings. Rebels rout Nazas in Durango as James A Drain falls ill in Buenos Aires.
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