Parker Selected Temporary Chairman in Bitter Democratic Split
Alton B. Parker of New York chosen by the national committee for temporary chairman by 81 votes with Ollie James 20 and O Gorman 2. The meeting adjourned after peace efforts to unite Bryan and Parker failed. A protracted fight on the convention floor looms, with Bryan likely shaping the platform and potentially the ticket amid contest from Clark and Wilson camps. Bryan accuses the committee of insincerity and vows to press the fight tomorrow as multiple presidential hopefuls remain in the running.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Alton B. Parker
New York
National Committee
Ollie James
Kentucky
O'Gorman
Mack
Naional
Hall
Nebraska
Bryan
Parker
Clark
Wilson
New Jersey
Harmon
Ohio
Baldwin
Connecticut
Burke
North Dakota
Marshall
Democratic Convention to Open in Baltimore Armory
The national committee chairman will convene the Democratic convention at noon in the Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore. A keynote speech will start proceedings, with committees announced and credentials work to follow. The second day features parades and visiting delegates as credentials report approaches, and the race for the presidential nomination unfolds over multiple ballots with lead contenders narrowing.
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Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
Many vying for vice president in run up to nomination
Baltimore reports a crowded field of vice presidential prospects as delegates prepare to nominate a presidential candidate. Papers note potential pairings including Underwood with a New Jersey governor and Baltimore mayor Preston as possible ticket allies. New York counts three candidates in congress William C Redfield Francis Burton Harrison and William Sulzer with Sulzer touted as a liberal balance to a conservative nominee.
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Baltimore
Wilson
Underwood
Alabama
New Jersey
Preston
New York
U Congress
William C. Redfield
Francis Burton Harrison
William Sulzer
Sulzer
Near Fight in Subcommittee Over Rhode Island Contests
A fist fight was averted in Cleveland as Rhode Island contest debates led Chairman Fitzsimmons to label John J. Fitzgerald a liar and coward. The clash ended with both apologizing and the committee discarding the contests. Ten Wilson delegates from South Dakota won seats against the Clark delegation. Roosevelt in Cleveland recounted an offer to nominate him before Taft’s nomination and declined. Governor Johnson cited a near July or August Independent party convention.
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Fitzsimmons
State Committee
John J. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Wilson
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Johnson
California
New
Independent Party
Congress Halts For Convention Week
In Washington the senate opened at 10 30 and recessed for three days while the house began at noon and also recessed for three days for the Baltimore convention. About a dozen supply bills await action and current appropriations expire June 30. An extending agreement to carry them into the new fiscal year is possible until major bills pass.
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Associated
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
House
Baltimore
Woman Detains Burglary Escapee for Reward
In McAlester Oklahoma a prisoner serving a two year burglary sentence escaped from the state penitentiary. After a rainy night he sought breakfast at a Crowder City home. A woman saw the shirt number, alerted her husband, who arrested him and turned him over to the prison. The woman was to receive a $50 reward.
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McAlester
Crowder City
Supreme Court Finds Labor Leaders Guilty in Bucks Boycott
In Washington on June 24 Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell were found guilty of contempt of court in the Bucks Stove & Range Company boycott case. Gompers faces one year, Morrison and Mitchell six months each. they plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court which earlier reversed the prior conviction.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
John Mitchell
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Bucks Stove & Range Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Gompers
Morrison
Mitchell
Lorimer Witness Is Sued For Alienation
Chicago in June 24 report that John C. Henning sues Clarence E. Funk for 25000 in an alienation case. Funk, general manager of International Harvester, testified in a way that harmed Illinois senator Lorimer’s reputation. The suit follows Funk's alleged charge that Peabock Hines sought a subscription to help Lorimer in politics.
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Chicago
Konak
Mr. Funk
Peaward Hines
Hines
Union League Club
Lorimer
Henning
South
Funk
National Press Association meeting in Chicago concludes with tours
Hundreds of newspaper editors and publishers from across the country gather in Chicago for the National Press Association annual meeting. The Illinois Press Association joins the event for a three day session and many members plan a Northwest tour with their families after the sessions.
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Chicago
National Press Association
Illinois Press Association
National Organization
Northwest
Congressman Henry to Have Opponent in Re election
Waco Texas June 24 Socialist party plans to nominate a man to oppose Robert L. Henry in the upcoming election. Henry, a Waco resident, seeks reelection and faces an unexpected Socialist challenge announced for next Sunday afternoon.
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Waco
Tex
Robert L. Henry
Socialist Party
Henry
Texas Roosevelt Delegates Call Dallas Meeting
Texas Roosevelt delegates barred from the National convention issue a statement denouncing Taft faction leaders as bosses and trusted recipients. They urge all progressive Texans to meet in Dallas on July 9 to choose delegates for a new party convention. The national meeting date will be set at a Chicago committee session.
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Chicago
Texas
Roosevelt
Credentials Committee
Dallas
Mexican rebels shift to guerrilla warfare in Chihuahua
Organized revolution in northern Mexico nears its end as guerrilla warfare planned in the mountains to keep Federals on the jump. Orozco may withdraw from Bachimba and move his forces to Chihuahua while Federals adapt. General Sanjines arrives at Juarez to confer with the Mexican consul as rebels tally more arrivals.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua
Jm&ne
Mexico
Orozco
Bachimba
Juarez
Sanjines
Cuba poised to crush revolt in Oriente campaign
Havana reports General Moncada and Cuban forces arranging dispositions in Oriente to force insurgents into battle and end the uprising. Government stays firm that the revolt will be quelled soon despite editor prosecutions and defiant newspaper stance against President Gomez.
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Havana
Monteagudo
Oriente
la Lucha
la Prenza
el Dia
Gomez
Estenez
Catholic Educational Association Opens Ninth Annual Convention
Nearly 1,000 delegates including prelates priests religious brothers and sisters from across the country gather in Pittsburgh for a week long session at the ninth annual convention of the Catholic Educational Association of the United States.
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Pittsburgh
Catholic Educational Association of the United
Anglo American Royal Wedding in Hanover Square Church
London reports a wedding at St Georgs church Hanover Square today between Miss Vera Elliott daughter of Sir Arthur Elliott and Edward Boies Cowles son of the late David S Cowles of Rye New York United States. The event links British and American families with prominent titles and social standing.
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London
Atlantic
St. Georg's Church
Hanover Square
Vera Elliott
Arthur Elliott
United States
Edward Boies Cowles
David S. Cowles
Rye
Weather Forecast Snapshot for Tuesday
Local forecast indicates generally fair and warm conditions for Tuesday. Readings show a morning low around 54 and a high near 82, with historical max and min values listed as 104 and 53 respectively. Measures at 7 a.m. reflect mild, stable temperatures.
Weather Summary for Texas Oklahoma and Nearby Regions
Texas-West and northwest Pecos Valley and Panhandle partly cloudy and warmer with highs around 56. Roswell New Mexico clear and cool. Central generally clear and warmer 89 to 93 except near Corsicana and Brownwood partly cloudy. North generally clear and pleasant to partly cloudy and cool northeast Sherman and Denison. Beaumont fast generally clear and cooler to partly cloudy and warm. South generally cloudy and pleasant to partly cloudy and warm in the southwest with no rain. Oklahoma generally partly cloudy and warmer. Louisiana Shreveport clear and cool.
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Texas
Pecos Valley
Panhandle
Roswell
N. M
Corsicana
Brownwood
Sherman
Denilson
Beaumont
Oklahoma
Louisana
Shreveport
Far West Texas Forecast Seen For Tuesday and Wednesday
Associated Press reports in Washington that Far West Texas expects probably fair weather on Tuesday and Wednesday with continued clear skies and mild temperatures across the region.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Texas
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