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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
Chicago June 19 Roosevelt leaders press to purge fraudulent delegates as Taft and Roosevelt camps clash for control. No chair chosen yet and bids to seat contested delegates loom. Delegates from Wisconsin Ohio California figure in effort to influence first ballot and potential outcome of the presidential nomination.
Chicago on June 19 Roosevelts remarks to delegates claim the Root win was achieved by fraud. He cites fraudulent seating of 64 Roosevelt delegates by the national committee and argues it shifted 128 votes, altering the convention outcome and paving the way for Taft. He names Washington and Texas as examples and asserts McGovern would have led Root otherwise.
Chicago June 1 The Taft wing roared through the Republican convention hall singing and cheering after winning the temporary chairmanship. Enthusiasm faded as a few minutes later the crowd’s mood shifted. Observers indicated President Taft’s backers must marshal full strength to exceed a 140 vote margin to secure a safer lead. The result hinges on remaining ballots and other senators.
Taft managers report regaining two of six Hawaiian delegates who opposed Mr Root for temporary chair and aim to win the remaining three. They also secured recruits from New York and Virginia and expect La Follette allies to realign via alternates, keeping 13 Wisconsin votes away from Roosevelt. They claim Roosevelt is beaten and Taft's renomination secured by a small majority.
Chicago date June 18 Henry F Coch ems resigns from La Follette aligned Wisconsin delegation citing orders to oppose McGovern as temporary chairman He plans to have the remaining 12 Wisconsin delegates surrender credentials and align with his alternate Should the others do so their alternates would follow La Follette. Woman Steals Bryan Ticket Chicago June 19 Katherine Doll robbed Colosseum outlet. Police report she hid $1000 in pockets and sought to pass Bryan ticket to Roosevelt faction.
The Republican National Convention elected United States Senator root of New York as temporary chairman after six hours of tumult. Root led with 658 votes to McGovern 502, Lauder 9, Flouser 4, Grou 1, with 5 absent. Total 1,078. 640 needed. The Taft Roosevelt camps claim the vote helps their candidate, while observers note Root’s win by 18 more than the 40 needed margin.
Report covers chaotic Senate era scene at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Root leads over McGovern after a long ballot amid interjections from Flinn and Quay. police clear aisles as tensions flare, while Taft allies cheer Root's nomination.
Chicago June 19 The Taft Roosevelt faction clash at the Republican national convention erupts as Wisconsin delegates split. Root and McGovern survive factional pressure while La Follette’s followers vie for influence. Crowded hall 1 078 delegates 11 100 attendees await votes amid security and protests.
Memorial services were held Sunday at Cirletian church in Martinsburg by the Odd Fellows. Rev J M Helm spoke on Our Obligations to the Living are Greater than to the Dead. Afterward graves were decorated and light refreshments served. Several locals noted travel and political figures visited Mt. Vernon and surrounding areas.
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