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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
6
Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler defends the Chicago Republican Convention. He argues the process was fair in deciding contested seats and endorses Taft while warning against imperial tendencies and nullification. He cites California and Texas cases, praises Root’s rulings, and calls the platform progressive.
National Committeeman Borden D. Whiting of New Jersey says he will oppose Taft and Sherman and will not endorse their ticket. He expects a committee notice requesting his stance and hints he may resign, with Franklin Murphy as a possible successor.
Delegates from the Chicago convention return to New York as Bannard and Woodruff signal the collapse of Roosevelt third party plans. Prendergast vows to join the new party and predicts a nationwide fight for a full ticket headed by Roosevelt.
Chicago June 24 Subscribers to the funds for the Republican National Convention to Chicago will receive 20 percent of their advances as a refund. Frederick W Upham, chairman, said $100000 subscribed exceeded costs by $20000. The largest bill is $25000 to the Coliseum Company for rental and equipment. Bills require Franklin Murphy approval before payment.
The article reports Taft examining an electoral mix-up with plans to organize precincts across Colorado. It states voters will be prepared, and emphasizes increasing precinct committeemen from two to ten or twenty, with more active workers in each precinct.
California primary law results in electors for the Electoral College being chosen from nominees of the state legislature while the presidential candidate name will not appear on the November ballot. With Theodore Roosevelt's supporters wielding GOP influence, the electors may be Roosevelt loyalists who run under the regular Republican column, prompting potential petitioned tickets if needed.
Gov. Aldrich of Nebraska says no Roosevelt party is needed in the state. Progressives hold a majority and a new party could split the Republican vote. A Republican State Central Committee meeting is set for Omaha to discuss Roosevelt party prospects. Aldrich would not reveal his stance on joining the Progressive Party Executive Committee before official notification.
Governor W R Stubbs arrives home from Chicago and declares there will be no third party in Kansas Roosevelt will sweep the state in November and no third party is needed in Progressives held states nominations will be made directly by the people.
June 24 Chicago Gov. Frank O. Deneen declares, I am a Republican, as he speaks on the Republican Convention nomination process. The remark frames the party unity and direction amid the convention discussions in Chicago.
The Republican candidate for governor asserts Illinois delegates followed the people in primary votes for Roosevelt and promises a full position statement later. The text notes the Illinois delegation declined to back any bolt.
Powell Clayton of Arkansas was named Temporary Chairman and Alvah H. Martin Temporary Secretary as the Republican National Committee convened in executive session. A nine member committee was formed to confer with President Taft on choosing a Chairman and guiding campaign strategy.
Local Cincinnati leaders mobilize to defeat Nicholas Longworth unless he pledges to back Roosevelt. The movement emphasizes pressuring the congressman to declare for the Roosevelt ticket and join the reform effort against traditional Republicans.
Otto C. Lightner announces plans to organize progressive Republicans in Hamilton County with Theodore Roosevelt at the head for a 1920 style ticket. He says Longworth must openly back his father-in-law or face opposition, and that a statewide county and legislative slate will be built to win 10 000 to 15 000 votes.
Progressive Republicans at the State Capitol refuse to discuss forming a third party until the Democratic nomination outcome is known. The article notes concern within Wisconsin progressives about backing Bryan and possible effects on party dynamics.
Officials say a Bryan takeover on a Progressive platform could trigger a new party movement led by La Follette and Bryan. Wisconsin Republicans chose Progressive electors who may resign to avoid aiding Taft, creating a dilemma about future ticket leadership.
Two Indiana counties Pike and Delaware move to preserve the regular Republican organization. In Pike County Progressive and regular wings agreed to a single Republican ticket for fall. Delaware County Roosevelt loyalists push to maintain the regular ticket as well. The move signals a broader push to keep the regular party line amid Roosevelt sentiment and possible Democratic gains.
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