Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
Biennial Convention
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committee, anu Mrs. Dora B. Pink
ham of Fort Kent was chosen as
secretary pro tenn because of the alb
sence of Mrs. Alice S. Butler of
Pennington.
The resignation of George L. En-
cry of Biddeford as chairman of the
state committee was read and ac-
cepted.
William s. Linnell of Portland
nominated Daniel F.. Field of Phillips
as chairman of the state committee.
"Mr. Field has been member OF
the committee for + good many years
and / am proud to offer his name as
chairman" said Mr.. Linnell.
The nomination was seconded by
r. F. Mahoney of Ellsworth and on
motion of j. Fred )'Connell of Ban
gor, the secretary cast the ballot OF
the meeting for Mr.. Field.
"It gives me great pleasure to
yield the chair to Mr.. Field" said
Mrs. Mason, amid applause.
Mr.. Field thanked the members for
their kindness and courtesy after
which the place Of holding the next
state convention was considered.
]. Fred O'Connell of Bangor moved
that the convention be held at Port
land.
II may be taking q position that
may seem strange for a member OF
the committee from a great county
like Penobscot," said Mr.. O'Connell
II do not take this motion because
the city of Bangor does not want this
convention and Bangor is one Of the
81 IN he n n
But we believe in the east that the
convention should be held in Bangor
in the next presidential year. l am
of the opinion that it would be safe
anf sound politics for the conven-
ton to be held this year at Port
land"
Mrs. Arthur c. Nickerson of Ban
gor presented petition signed by
Mayor Charles D. Crosby of Bangor
and others, asking that the convcn-
ton be held this year in that city,
so Mrs. Nickerson moved that the
convention be held at Bangor.
William S. Linnell of Portland said
that he preferred that the convention
this year be held at Bangor.
Miss Edith Newcomb of Scarboro
seconded the motion of Mrs. Nicker-
son that the convention be held at
Bangor.
Judson c. Briggs Of Caribou spoke
in favor of Portland as the conven-
ton city.
LAS neither Portland nor Bangor
seemss to want this convention,
move that the convention be held at
Lubec," said Robert ]. Peacock, the
m mber from Washington county
while the committeeman and the
committeewomen laughed.
Fifteen voted for Portland and 10
for Bangor and Portland was chosen
as the convention city.
William S. Linnell of Portland
presented the name of Congressman
Carroll L. Beedy of the first district
as the temporary chairman of the
state convention.
"Mr. Beedy has served several
terms in congress, he came from the
ranks, he has been loyal Republi-
c." Re has made his mark at Wash
ir"'-~ he has been responsible for
Maine having four members in the
lower branch instead of three. and
he would make an ideal presiding
officer" said NJ. Linnell.
Judson C. Briggs of Caribou said
that although he was a friend of
Congressman Beedy, a college class
| mate, and Mr.. Beedy was one of the
ablest speakers in the country. he
was opposed. to him as the temper
airy chairman.
Why" said Mr.. Briggs. IF Con-
gresham Beedy presides at the state
convention he will be tagged as an
organization man and it might hurt
him.. For that reason and that rea :