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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
3
Across multiple states the Roosevelt third party shows weakness. Vermont reports about 15 000 Roosevelt votes and third place. Maine and California primaries reveal shrinking Roosevelt majorities and stronger Republican results. Michigan Minnesota Washington and Colorado show low Roosevelt totals compared to party candidates.
Minnesota Republicans show declining Roosevelt support after recent primaries. Nominees Governor Eberhart and Senator Nelson, both Taft allies, energize a robust Republican challenge. In Wisconsin, sentiment favors Taft and Wilson with Milwaukee businessmen backing the Republican ticket for the current administration.
Charles D. Hilles and county chairmen reported strong Taft support in two counties, with only three doubtful. The Michigan primary showed little Third Term backing as Roosevelt loses ground while Taft gains. The state Republican convention drew about 1,600 delegates amid enthusiastic cheers for Taft and the President.
Albuquerque Morning Journal reports Senator Catron and allies refuse to join the Progresists in New Mexico. They favor Taft, deem the third party dead as Julius Caesar, citing electoral votes and State officials like H. J. Hagerman and associate justice Hannay who have quit the movement.
Seattle in September reports that Progressives earned about 25 000 votes out of 300 000 total. Republicans outpolled Democrats and Third Termers combined, with S W Perkins noting letters from all regions showing Roosevelt’s support dropping. He cites the Washington delegation claim as disproven by the primary results.
David Heaton of Salida Colorado, president and GM of Federal Consolidated Monumental Granite, criticizes Roosevelt as a dangerous political striker. He vows support for Taft, citing Colorado disturbances and past dynamite days while noting Oregon frost on Roosevelt tour.
Jamons H. Tremin and Luther A. Brewer of Cedar Rapids report activity by officers of the Iowa League of Taft Clubs. They note organization efforts, describe reports received, and emphasize party alignment within the state Republican ranks.
The excerpt records Woodrow Wilson’s 1882 views opposing protective tariffs. He argues tariffs create bounties for manufacturers, distort commerce, and force self sufficiency at the expense of exchange with England and other nations. He advocates tariffs only for revenue and favors free trade between states and with worldwide producers.
The acceptance address hides unclear campaign stances as critics accuse Wilson of masking ambition and delaying clear policy. Observers note a shift from the pre convention image to a pragmatic politician, questioning sincerity and consistency with his earlier ideals.
Notice from the U S Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho lists Alpheus Anderson of Cleveland Idaho and George A Bennett of Preston Idaho filing for final proof on homestead entries. It names witnesses William Griffiths Peter J Moore Heman G Taylor John W Corbridge Allen Taylor and others. Also Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised with Preston Co op Drug Co as seller.
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