Clark Refused Second Place in Democratic Vice Presidency Push
Baltimore July 2 The fight to win Speaker Clark as Wilson's running mate after his defeat for the top spot dominated Democratic leaders from adjournment to night. Clark repeatedly declined despite urgent pleas from Wilson supporters and Missouri delegates. Negotiations, including a trip by Clark to Baltimore and continued talks over telephone, failed as Clark insisted he would not accept second place and would not serve if nominated.
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All Pledging Support to Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore July 2 Senator Stone of Missouri joined the Clark campaign leader in pledging support to Governor Wilson. He said he is for the nomination and will work for the Democratic ticket’s success in November. Former Senator Mubina, active Clark manager, shared the mood. August Belmont tonight contributed to the Wilson jubilation. He declared his Democrat loyalty and intention to support the ticket.
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Taft Prefers Wilson to Oscar Underwood
Washington July 2 President Taft heard the news of Governor Wilsons nomination while at luncheon in the white house The president declined to comment Friends of Mr Taft however said tonight that they could find a grain of comfort in the selection of the Baltimore convention Expect Colonel Roosevelt to continue all plan for a third pace they count upon the progressive element splitting between Roosevelt and Wilson It is well known in Washington that the president and his friends feared the nomination of Governor Harmon or Oscar Underwood far more than they did that of Governor Wilson.
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United Brothers lodge dedicates new Georgia home in Mavon
In Mavon Georgia on July 2 the United Brothers lodge number 6r dedicated its new building before about 500 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Grand Master W S Coleman of Gainesville delivered an address. A traditional Georgia barbecue followed. The Hart family recently built the lodge home at a cost of $25 000, a premier local structure.
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Bryan Satisfied With What He Accomplished at Democratic Convention
Baltimore July 2 William Jennings Bryan said his labors at the Democratic convention were nearly complete with no further nomination program beyond proposing that the presidential nominee appoint a campaign committee. He stressed the need for a platform, a progressive candidate, and a campaign committee aligned with the nominee. He criticized past committees for misplaced interests and noted he may empower the nominee to name his own committee.
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Wilson and Rennick Remembered by Atlantan Attorneys
Heth partners of Wilson and Mennick in Atlanta during the eighties gained later fame. The piece recalls Woodrow Wilson as a quiet bright young man admitt ed to practice after exam before Judge Georges Hillyer. Fellow attorney E L Rennick became assistant secretary of state before his death. Some recollect Wilson as aloof and too intellectual to mingle easily, a trait noted by contemporaries.
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United Democracy Nominates Wilson for President
The national convention of the United Democracy has unanimously chosen Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey as the party’s standard bearer. A united democracy expects victory in November with strong support from New York Pennsylvania Connecticut and Virginia. The delegates faced a stormy convention but pledged to subvert factionalism for national success. The article notes Southern backing and the hoped return of Ohio’s title as Mother of Presidents.
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Mrs Wilson weighs White House life after nomination
Mrs. Wilson, potential first lady, says she never imagined living in the White House until a reporter raised the idea. She and daughter Jane followed Baltimore ballots, and while optimistic about Rydale England plans, Mr. Wilson announced victory, ending that hope.
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Taft Roosevelt and Devil but Waterson Takes Devil
The Courier-Journal previews a three ticket contest Taft Roosevelt and Devil with Waterson taking Devil. It notes internal party strife in the pre convention period and predicts Roosevelt progressives aim to control enough states to force the election to the House. The newspaper endorses the party platform and the ticket.
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Paying Respects to the Original Woodrow Wilson Nominee
Thousands of supporters from New Jersey and beyond gathered at Seagirt to honor the Wilson nomineee with a boisterous demonstration. Gov Wilson, flanked by a democratic club led by Charles J Parker, greeted crowds on the lawn while trains stood by for possible travel to Baltimore. Messages of congratulations arrived from Bryan Clark Harmon Underwood Marshall and others as Wilson thanked the cheering multitude for the nomination victory.
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Clark Denies Vice Presidency After Wilson Nomination
Speaker Clark returned to Washington amid defeat but expressed relief that the struggle had ended and pledged support for Governor Wilson. He refused any vice presidential bid, citing a preference for the House and indicating he would retire from active politics for a time. He criticized Bryan's tactics and thanked supporters who backed him through a hard-fought convention battle.
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Wife of Woodrow Wilson daughter of this state
Tama Dooly profiles Mrs Woodrow Wilson, native Georgian wife of President Woodrow Wilson. Highlights her Georgia upbringing, family ties, and social influence. Notes her art training, landscaping at Princeton and New Jersey state house grounds, and her daughters Eleanor Randall Wilson Jessie Woodhaw Wilson Margaret Woodrow Wilson.
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New York
The First Ballot and the Last
A crowded roll of ballots shows Alabama Underwood 24 and Georgia Underwood 28, Clark strong in many states. The totals list Harmon Bryan absent and Baldwin Marshall in scattered counts, with Wilson and Clark dominant across the map and nationwide percentages noted.
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Forty Sixth Ballot Totals and New Record at Macon Hospital
On the forty sixth ballot the tally shows Wilson leading in many states with Clark and Harmon receiving votes. Final official count lists Wilson at 990, Harmon 12, absent 2. Macon, Ga. July 2 Special reports a new hospital record for patient treatments in June with 185 house patients, 102 emergencies, 79 minor operations, and 360 house dressings.
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Bryan predicts overwhelming Democratic victory on Wilson ticket
Baltimore July 2 Willam Jennings Bryan declared that Woodrow Wilson's progressive platform would lead to an overwhelming Democratic victory next fall. He said the convention action appeals to the country and the party is broadly progressive, with many Republicans joining. Bryan noted Wilson fits the conditions created by the conventions and expected a strong vice presidential pick to bolster the ticket. He praised progressive democracy and argued for a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Bryan held a levee in his room as Princeton students celebrated the Democratic standard bearer.
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Hall Meeting Postponed for Joe Hill Hall Governor Bid
In Macon Georgia on July 2 a special meeting for Joe Hill Hall’s governor candidacy was not held as planned. Hall could not attend and the organizers postponed the gathering until it suits him. About 200 people had gathered at the auditorium expecting the event.
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