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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
3
The New York Times report notes Southern delegates remain solid for Taft despite Roosevelt bids. It cites Arkansas Georgia and Virginia contests with delegates wavering, claims bribery attempts, and local fights over taft versus roosevelt support.
Chicago June 14 The Republican National Committee awarded Taft 14 delegates in contests with Roosevelt forces. Increased Taft wins came from Oklahoma Tennessee and other districts while Roosevelt saw an empty sheet. Debates over Tulsa conventions and chairmanships sparked heated exchanges as the committee adjourned to consider remaining Texas Virginia and Washington contests tomorrow.
An advertising note promotes Odd Lot investment plans that let you invest using cash you already have. It touts a savings option and invites readers to send for a circular to learn more about the program. The fragment emphasizes accessible investing and saving together.
A Mississippi delegate Charles Banks claims he returned money given to cover traveling expenses for Mississippi delegates, accusing Taft campaign aides of pressuring delegates. Roosevelt supporters publish the letter amid broader bribery charges, noting long standing practice of rail fares for poor Black delegates and heads of quarters in Chicago.
Representative Underwood of Alabama will decide who will present him as the Democratic nominee after a conference with Senator Bankhead of Alabama who is returning from New York where he met with Democratic leaders. Representative Heflin is the most mentioned possible sponsor, but Bankhead delays final decision to evaluate other claims.
Indianapolis June 14 Governor Marshall rejects a Baltimore Convention delegate's offer to vote for him in return for paying the delegate's expenses. Indiana delegates will watch to see how the delegate votes and report back. The letter notes the delegate fears the expense and seeks funding to attend.
Justice Giegerich ruled the Democratic State Convention held at Terrace Garden on April 11 elected ninety delegates legally. The delegation will represent New York at the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore. Lathrop Brown of Mineola appealed to review proceedings but the judge refused. George M. Palmer, Democratic State Committee chair, presided and faced no dissent in the vote.
Supreme Court Justices Giegerich Brady Lehman and Page will postpone summer vacations to administer the oath of citizenship to 2,500 prospective citizens before the fall elections. They must remain in the city in July and August due to record applicant numbers, County Clerk Schneider said.
Justice of the Peace Chester A. Stanton of Wurtsboro Sullivan County indicted by the Grand Jury for arson in the third degree for allegedly starting a fire at his own home. He pleaded not guilty and was released on $5000 bail. Stanton reportedly drove his wife from the residence and poured kerosene on the house and furnishings before the blaze.
Delegates from New York depart on a 12 05 special train to Chicago for the Republican Convention amid confident talk from both Roosevelt and Taft camps. Reports say Prendergast ill but aboard, with discussions on Roosevelt’s possible nomination and party strategy heating up among delegates.
A bold sale pits six dollar bathing suits against other styles priced from three to twenty nine dollars. The dealer insists the six dollar suits are as described and will not retract the claim.
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