Bryan Opposes Parker Causes Fight At Baltimore
Baltimore June 81 W J Bryans telegraphic note to five presidential candidates asks them to join him opposing Judge Alton B Parker as temporary chairman at the Democratic National Convention. He argues Parker is conservative and dissipated the hope of avoiding a conflict at the convention opening. Continued on Last Page.
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Baltimore Ready for Democratic Host Grounds
Baltimore shows readiness to host the Democratic event with preparations underway at the Grounds. Officials announce logistical plans, security measures, and public access arrangements for the gathering. Local residents anticipate speeches and party activities shaping the political calendar.
Democratic National Convention Ticket Allocations In Baltimore
Baltimore hosts a convention city vibe as Democratic leaders split delegates and assign seats. The national committee plans temporary chairs and rules with 11 000 local tickets and each delegate gets three tickets plus their seat. Ohio New Jersey Missouri and Alabama receive favored seating allocations as arrangements near final.
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Weather Prohecy CLOUDY Forecast With Rain Likely
Weather forecast notes cloudy conditions with possible showers on the coast Saturday and Sunday. Temperature data show a high near 61 and a low around 32 with normal values uncertain. Rainfall in the past 24 hours is 0.6 inches, with 4.26 inches since the start of the month and 13.53 inches since January 1.
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Politics puts crimp in Uncle Sam's finances
Washington June 21 The government faces a debt crisis after House adjournment until June 27 and July 1 to accommodate democratic members in Baltimore. Senate support for new appropriations is uncertain as the fiscal year ends July 1. President vetoes the Army bill. naval and other appropriations blocked. Assistant Secretary Andrews orders officers and seamen to continue duties under existing pay, while civilian staff may work only with special funding.
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Coalition Charged by Roosevelt Leaders in Republican Fight
Chicago June 21 Roosevelt leaders prepared charges alleging delegates and members of the Republican National Committee formed a coalition in the credentials committee to control the body for the contested delegates. R. R. McCormick and others would present the statement at the convention to complete the record of the Roosevelt fight against seating Taft delegates. The document claims the credentials committee work is part of a comprehensive plan to influence the national convention against Republican voters.
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Roosevelt
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J H Hawley
Texas
Evelyn Thaw Bitter Protest At Hearing
White Plains June 21 Evelyn Thaw protested bitterly at the hearing over her husband Harry K Thaw. She refused to discuss intimate details of her relations with Stanford White and demanded to know if she must relive past events. The confrontation occurred as cross examination began, with Thaw seeking his release from Matteawan.
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Roosevelt concerted plans shift after Chicago convention
A long Chicago dispatch describes Roosevelt's position as a split unfolds after the June 21 convention. Roosevelts advisers weigh continuing the current convention versus an independent ticket if nominated by a later body. He states he would bear responsibility but rejects an immediate separate ticket plan as impractical.
Hospital staff protest over meals at Grady
Grady hospital staff declare they are overworked and underfed after six weeks of scant ham and tomatoes and cold potatoes. They threaten to leave with 153 patients if the board does not provide relief, prompting a board meeting led by Dr C C Boland.
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Taft Nominated on First Ballot Weighed at Chicago Convention
At the Chicago convention, Taft faces a likely first ballot renomination as Roosevelt forces challenge Texas and Washington contests. Leaders aim to complete three days of work in one session, with platform debates and rules fights shaping the outcome. Roosevelt and Taft foes clash over rules, with Hughes sending instructions to Root and Roosevelt signaling a purge of tainted delegates.
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Taft Forces Win All State Delegate Contests At Convention
Taft forces demonstrated control at the republican national convention by prevailing in state delegate contests. Delegates were seated by wide margins in several states, with a California district victory amid a clash with the statewide primary law. Roosevelt forces were defeated in all fights, and no independent action emerged.
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Roosevelt
Final State Contests Spark Sharp Political Clash
Delegates clash as final state contest cases Texas Washington California proceed after adjournment until 10 am. tomorrow. Bitter lines and roaring laughter mark proceedings with Roosevelt forces, steam roller allusions, and crowd participation shaping mood and rulings by Chairman Root.
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