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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard editors and various city and national advertising offices are listed with addresses in Anaconda and branch offices in Montana and across the United States. It notes subscription rates and general business correspondence addressed to Standard Publishing Company and provides contact details for multiple news agencies nationwide.
A July 2 article portrays Woodrow Wilson as a thoroughgoing progressive and principled public servant. It praises his scholarship, governance record, and civic restraint while condemning radicalism and urging careful, constructive reform. It also notes Governor Wilton’s positions and warns against revenge in political change.
Analysis of democracy and leadership arguing that the strength of the nation lies in the common people and democratic spirit. Emphasizes trust in the rank and file, the importance of renewal from the bottom, and Woodrow Wilson as the progressive voice guiding the nation toward representative government and robust enterprise.
The article reviews Democratic conventions noting long ballot counts for nominations. It cites Pierce in 1852, Douglas in 1860, Polk in 1844, Buchanan 17th, Seymour 22nd, Greeley 1st, Tilden 2nd, Cleveland 2nd and 1st, Bryan 11th, Parker 1st, and Clark claims no candidate won a majority without two thirds. It discusses the pattern of deadlock and the two thirds rule debates.
The Montana delegation to Baltimore broke instructions by not backing Clark as votes favored Wilson. The editorial condemns the breach, notes Clark, Wilson, Underwood, and Harmon as strong candidates, and urges sacred adherence to national delegate instructions amid the Baltimore convention discourse.
Montana Democrats react with jubilation to Woodrow Wilson’s nomination. Local leaders from Billings to Missoula praise his progressive principles and electability, calling him the strongest standard bearer. Supporters cite his record in New Jersey, his independence, and appeal to both parties, while pledging unified effort for the November race.
Local observers in Hamilton forecast Woodrow Wilson’s election after the Baltimore convention. Dems praise Wilson as the true representative of Democratic ideals and predict victory with or without New York support. Roosevelt’s third party fear is noted as a potential challenge.
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