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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
7
A detailed breakdown shows Roosevelt with a growing edge in Republican states over Taft as the 1912 nomination fight moves toward the Chicago convention. The analysis counts 1,078 delegates, notes New York leanings, and projects Roosevelt strength in key states and districts across Idaho, Washington, Missouri, Ohio, and Michigan.
The nine states that held presidential primaries show about 8 in 10 Republicans opposing Taft's renomination. Of 256 delegates, 216 would vote against him, with only 40 instructed for Taft. New Hampshire and Massachusetts support him by slim margins. the rest deliver overwhelming opposition. The New York Globe argues Taft should yield to party will.
The collection presents taunting lines attributed to W. H. Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. It includes Taft describing himself as a straw man and claims of Roosevelt winning Maryland by urban votes, attributed to McKinley or campaign circles.
Maryland primaries reveal Taft managers vowing to override Roosevelt voters by pushing Taft delegates to Chicago. Roosevelt had urged delegates to honor state preference in Massachusetts, while Taft forces push to secure Taft delegates despite Maryland wishes. Bonaparte says Roosevelt acted with propriety in Massachusetts and doubts the president would act as a cad in Maryland.
Caractacus of early Britain, captured by Julius Caesar, faces Rome’s arena but refuses to yield. He declares freedom, endures chains, and defeats a Roman challenger, winning mercy and a return to Britain with his wife and children.
The lord high keeper of the buttonhook laments that royal duties clash with the allure of large musical productions. The uneasy monarch concedes that court functions struggle to compete with the scenery and costumes of big performances.
A playful quip compares a female humorist to Josh Billings noting that her typewriter yields palmyest humor. The exchange highlights the rising visibility of women in witty writing and parallels with a famed 19th century humorist.
Dibble says he cannot sleep and is advised to read the war news from Mexico to help relax. The remark reflects era humor about coping with stress during conflict.
Mrs. G A Selby of Redondo Beach California credits Cuticura Soap for her five month old baby’s health and a prize win in a baby contest. She warns against poor soap causing scalp problems and urges others to try Cuticura with free samples available by mail.
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