Parker as temporary chair debated at Democratic convention
Baltimore June 13 opposition grew against naming Judge Alton B Parker for temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention. Despite a favorable majority on the arrangements committee, Bryan supporters urged a progressive nominee, with Col Warren saying the party should be four fif ths progressive and oppose Parker on the floor if chosen. Clark Howell urged Oscar Underwood as the logical nominee, while leaders debated who would head the resolutions committee and whether Bryan would take a role. The scene centered on securing harmony and a strong platform at the Baltimore gathering.
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Convention For Settlement Friends
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Martin Littleton
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Todana
Mississippi River
Oilie James
Jung
Hera
Dooley Tells Hennessy About G O P Convention
Finley Peter Dunne portrays Mr Dooley reacting to a Chicago Republican convention. The scene mixes humor and chaos as overheard speeches drift, police displays impress attendees, and a quarrel echoes debate tactics. Dooley notes a permanent organization desire and praises temporary chairmanship.
Roosevelt Drops In Betting Favor At Convention
Chicago, June 19. Roosevelt supporters keep betting on his nomination, with odds around 10 to 9 against. Troop of bets shift toward Taft as delegates wager boldly, including a $100 to $350 claim of a Roosevelt victory and a $160 to $380 bet on a fist fight in the convention hall.
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Oyster Bay
James O'Leary
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Fedex
Roosevelt plans to invade hall at convention
The article reports Roosevelt supporters plan a double headed convention in the Coliseum amid fraud claims over delegates. Officials say two conventions cannot occur in the same hall and Roosevelt would withdraw if seating fraudulently chosen delegates. He would fight on principle, possibly heading an independent ticket if forced to defect.
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Roosevelt
Deneen
Caloner Roosevelt
William Allen White
Kansas
Union
Congress
Rite
Rooseveltites Split Looms Over Delegates At Convention
Roosevelt supporters weigh a break as contested delegates loom at the convention. Hadley’s display signals a compromise bid while Taft allies push Hadley to avoid aiding Roosevelt. Rumors say Roosevelt delegates may pivot if Taft votes shift and Hadley is presented as a feasibility alternative.
Automobile Bargains at Pope Hartford Cars
Unusual values in second hand 40 HP Pope Hartford cars in excellent condition. I stand behind these cars with my service department as if they were new. L Crane Pope Hartford Dealer Nos 30 32 James St Ivy 5717.
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Pope
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James St
Ivy
DOORKEEPERS IMPLICATED IN ADMISSION FRAUD AT CHICAGO COLOSSEUM
Chicago authorities reported that door keepers sold admission for money or favors despite tickets. Chief Doorkeeper John J. Hansen removed aides and ejected two former aldermen after discovering counterfeit tickets lacking entrance section and seat numbers. Many juke tickets and envelopes bearing admission only aided access.
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Chicago
Committee On Arrangements
Coliseum
John J. Hansen
Annex
Hansen
National Committee
Governor McGovern backs Cochems resignation in Wisconsin delegation dispute
Chicago June 1 Governor Mc Govern of Wisconsin endorses Henry F. Cochems resignation from the Wigconctee delegation chair and transferring his proxy to an alternate. He says the convention’s issue was principled a fight between progressives and reactionaries with Wisconsin leading as a progressive state. He would back La Follette on candidates but cites a different matter.
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McGovern
Wisconsin
Henry F. Cochems
la Follette
Walter L. Houser
la Folletta
Roosevelt
Stragh Bros and Barnes Incorporation Petition Seeks Charter
Oscar Barnes and partners petition Fulton County Georgia to form Stragh Bros & Barnes a twenty year corporation with capital stock of 250 shares at 100 each initial 25000 and authority to raise up to 100000. Proposed business covers general retail furniture house furnishings music store vehicle trade and agency work with power to buy sell lease mortgage and form by laws to govern operations filed June 10 1912 in Fulton Superior Court.
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Superior Court
Oscar Barnes
J. G. Bierchi
RE. P. Rutherford
C. C. Rutherford
Knox County
Tennessee
Cash Corporation
Rght
Eudh
Barrow Money
Georgia
Wisconsin Split Seen As Incomplete in Governor Race
Governor McGovern voiced uncertainty about a lasting split in the Wisconsin delegation. He noted the Roosevelt faction may have promised support to Cochems for the governorship, but he did not know if the division was permanent.
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Roosevelt
Wise Conain
McGovern
Atlanta Mayor approves sewer construction ordinance
Notice records the June meeting where the Mayor and General Council introduced ordinances for sewer construction along Ashby street from Bellwood to Ieterem street and Crevent avenue to West Teavhtree street near Beachath street with brick manholes catch basins and vitrified pipe. Estimated cost listed at 1080 dollars and a levy of TA rents per linear foot on abutting properties. Walter C Taylor City Clerk announces further meetings and adoption steps in City Hall.
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Southern Railway
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