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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
3
The text argues that the verdict against Colonel Roosevelt shows growing third party strength waning. It notes regular and primary results to date indicate Roosevelt’s third term bid weakening and third party influence fluctuating.
In Vermont the Roosevelt ticket received about 15 000 votes and finished third. Maine reports no sessive ticket and Republicans overcame a Democratic plurality of twenty nine or two years ago elected their gubernatorial ticket by a 4 000 plurality and a congressman.
In Michigan a third party ticket drew about 8 000 votes overall with 189 Roosevelt ballots in one county. Minnesota Republicans nominated Gov and US Senator along with others while a third party ran. Washington Roosevelt tally reached about 25 000 of 300 000. Republican lead over Roosevelt and Democrat totals. Colorado Republicans backed their governor on a Progressive challenge. California Roosevelt showed 77 000 in May primaries. September results cut the Roosevelt majority to under 3 000.
Minneapolis report notes Roosevelt support declining as Minnesota primaries proceed. Eberhart and Nelson renominations boost Taft loyalists to wage a vigorous campaign. Wisconsin shows little Roosevelt backing with Taft and Wilson as main contest, while Milwaukee businessmen rally to Taft citing prosperous times.
Charles J. Hilles of the RNC surveyed 83 counties in Michigan as 80 reported for Taft and 3 showed doubt after the primary. Rep McLaughlin notes Roosevelt losing ground while Taft gains. state convention drew about 1,500 delegates with strong Taft cheers and no mention of Roosevelt.
United States Senator Thomas B. Catron says many Progressives refuse the new party and will stay with the Republican party. He predicts New Mexico’s electoral vote will likely go to President Taft. Albuquerque’s Morning Journal calls the third party dead, listing former Governor Hagerman and Justice Hanna as quitters.
In the Washington primaries Roosevelt attracted about 25 000 votes from a total of over 300 000, about eight percent. Republicans outpolled Democrats and Third Termers combined, and letters from all regions claim a sharp decline in Roosevelt's support, challenging his claim to the state’s delegation at Chicago.
David Heaton of Salida Colorado, president and GM of Federal Consolidated Monumental Granite and a mining associate, criticizes the Roosevelt movement during a Chicago visit. He warns of dangerous temper and political strikes and says Colorado prefers Taft.
A V Spalding of Portland reports the Roosevelt tour through Washington Oregon and the Pacific coast states was a frost. A letter to Taft from Bernard D Baldwin Oregon state central committee says things look better for Taft with Roosevelt's lukewarm reception in Portland boosting our people.
Cedar Rapids Iowa September 29 James A Tremin and Luther A Brewer state Iowa League of Taft Clubs officers report from every county a decrease in Roosevelt sentiment and affirm Republican strength crystallizing around President Taft as organization aids Republicans statewide.
A political column argues lifelong Republicans reject Roosevelt over revenge moves against the GOP and alleged dishonest campaigns. It contends his positions would risk a Democratic era under Wilson, warning against electing a candidate who trusts recall terms and would stay in office without public consent.
Topeka dispatch notes Kansas shows waning Roosevelt strength as Taft sentiment rises. Roosevelt electors withdrawn from Republican column underscore he is not the party’s candidate, with Kansas remaining solidly Republican and wary of a Democratic victory.
Nebraska reports show shrinking Third Term support as Taft gains. A Hastings business leader notes farmers fear Roosevelt leads to failure while a Democratic win would ruin Gey. Lincoln petitions for the Third Term struggle to 250 signatures. progressive sentiment improves for Taft.
A careful statewide canvass from Indianapolis shows Roosevelt sentiment in Indiana declining across nearly all counties. Reported counties note weaker Third Term momentum, with Taft drawing Democratic votes and Republicans gaining back desertions as the campaign progresses.
In Reno Nevada Sept 26 the decline of the Roosevelt and Bull Moose movements is noted nationwide with the Evening Gazette reporting waning Roosevelt interest. It cites his disappointing Nevada speech and funding from George Perkins among drag stones hindering his support.
A London note extols the English beauty ritual of a light tea cup nightcap inspired by Gladstone. It describes a method with lemon, maraschino, and tea, plus sugar for energy and facial fullness. It contrasts weak tea and coffee to suit restful evenings.
Two gray men aboard a East Liberty bound train teased a bald stranger about thinning hair. After playful remarks and jokes about doorknobs and billiard balls the conversation grew into a discussion of baldness. The stranger bluntly answered the real cause is brains.
An artist recalls a Russian emissary presenting proposals to King Charles of Württemberg and Olga of Russia, including an oils portrait. The king rejects the flattering image noting the eyes hair and complexion, quipping that he knows court painters rather than the duchess.
A preacher in the reign of Charles II was offered £10 to say only good of Mme Creswell at her funeral. After a mortality sermon, he quipped that she "was born well, she lived well, and she died well," noting she was born Creswell, lived in Clerkenwell, and died in Bridewell.
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