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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
3
Wilson Delegates Seated After Floor Fight at Convention
Baltimore June 27 The convention opened with a crowded hall and a credentials battle over South Dakota seats Clark claimed victory 639 to 415 after the Wilson delegation was initially seated The day saw strong Clark and Wilson demonstrations Bryan influence grows and Harmon rumors denied Ollie James named permanent chairman The Philippine delegation was excluded by viva voce vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Credentials Committee
Wilson
South Dakota
Clark
National Committee
Harmon
Bryan
Philippine
Democratic Convention Deadlocked After Long Balloting at Baltimore
In Baltimore on June 29 the Democratic convention endured a weary night of endless ballots. Clark led with 552 votes on the fifteenth ballot but remained short of a two thirds majority as Wilson, Underwood, and others clung to their prior tallies. A split New York delegation briefly boosted Clarks tally before the effort stalled again. Bryan and aligned delegates pledged support for Wilson as long as New York backed Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
New York
Clank
Bryan
Clark
Wilson
O’gorman
Underwood
Harmon
Kern
New Jersey
Inderwood
Washington
Nebraska
Democrats
Bryaa
House of Representatives
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Clark
Wilson Leads After 32nd Ballot In Democratic Convention
Baltimore July 1 Wilson leads Clark after the 32nd ballot with 477 1 2 to 446 1 2 as Underwood gains. Earlier ballots show Clark atop, Bryan pressured Clark at the convention, adjournment delayed to Monday morning, with further ballots anticipated and a night session possible to decide the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wilson
Clark
Underwood
Foss
Harmon
Kern
Bryan’s implied accusations against me denounced
In a heated reply, a long serving Democratic Speaker defends his progressive credentials and denounces William Jennings Bryan. He rebuts alleged pressure from Bryan to block ratification and rejects claims of disloyalty or reliance on New York influence as unfounded and infamous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bryan
Rexall Celery and Iron Tonic Ad From Gwin & Mays Drug Co
A health ad urges readers with poor appetite to try Rexall Celery and Iron Tonic. It claims nerve and general-building benefits, guarantees money back if unsatisfied, and sets a one dollar price for a large bottle at The Rexall Store Gwin & Mays Drug Co 121 West Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
West Main St
City Commission Takes Office With Ratliff Jones Evans
Commission government began today as E. S. Ratliff was sworn in as mayor along with J. H. Jones and H. C. Evans as commissioners. They will prepare the city budget for the coming year and expect appointive offices to be filled by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
E. S. Ratliff
J. H. Jones
H. C. Evans
A Word to Democrats of Pontotoc County
Byron Norrell, county chairman, urges regular Democrats to rebuke outsiders who press socialists and Republicans to enter the Democratic primary to aid nominations. He warns such cross party meddling risks disaster and says true Democrats should welcome only those who will support the nominee. John P. Crawford returned from Stonewall, tired but happy after a week in the harvest field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Crawford
Stonewall
Mid-Continent Good Roads Association Formed in Tulsa
In Tulsa on June 28 a large gathering organized the Mid-Continent Good Roads Association for the proposed north south Oklahoma highway christened The Mid- Continent Pike. Officers include Earl Brown secretary C S Avery treasurer T C Miller with county presidents named as vice presidents. Delegations from nine Oklahoma counties and Montgomery County Kansas attended along with a 3000 strong barbecue crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
United States
Montgomery County
Kansas
Kona Chief-Leader Editor Returns From Work
J. M. Watkins, editor of the Kona wa Chief Leader, returned home this afternoon. He is praised as a hard worker for his community and the paper is described as first class and true to its name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Watkins
Konawa
Watkins
Private money to lend on five year mortgages
Private lender offers five year mortgages on good lands and farms in Pontotoc County. Helps buyers own homes and stop renting, with loans often near full land value. Loans arranged on unalloted lands bought at government sale, not requiring full payoff. Save taxes and interest. Write for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Central Singing Convention Meets at Lightning Ridge
To members and others interested the Central Singing Convention announces sessions with the Lightning Ridge class on July 20 and 21. Delegates are urged to assemble Saturday July 23 at 2 30 p m. All non members are invited to join in the singing event. George R Page president of C S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Singing Convention
Geo. R. Page
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. M. Manville
Vaca Pass
W. H. Baatsy
Texas
Ada Title & Trust Company
Oklahoma State Bank
Merchants & Planters State Bank
Ada, Oklah
Cash and Light Exchange
S. A. Rives
ADA Electric & Gas CO
South Broadway
Davidson
Floyd Ollie Davidson
Charlie
12Th St
Ollie James
Marshall
Stone
Bry
Wilson IN
the First National Bank of Ada
Ada, Okla
P. A. Norris, Pres
Byron Norrell
Cresas
Ramsey Drug CO
LI@ENING RIDGE
L. T. Walters
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