Sullivan Wins Over Hearst Harrison Delegates at D N C
Baltimore dispatch reports the Democratic National Committee swiftly processing 78 contests from states and territories. The Sullivan faction wins the Illinois delegation while Rhode Island sparks a near fist fight over remarks. North Dakota seats Wilson delegates. Philippine contest settled with six seated. Domestic disputes largely hinge on state and district credentials.
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Baltimore
Democratic National Committee
Illinois
Roger Sullivan
Harrison-Willam R. Hearst
Sullivan
Champ Clark
Rhode Island
Wilson
North Dakota
Clark
Ohio
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Rhode Island Central Committee
John J. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Fitzsimmons
Contesta
Carter Harrison
William Randolph Hearst
Chicago
Roger C. Sullivan
Wilson Opposes Parker for Temporary Convention Chair
Seagirt Minnesota June 24 Governor Woodrow Wilson stays at his Baltimore headquarters in contact with his convention managers by telegraph and telephone He says his opposition to Judge Parker as temporary chairman is not personal but based on progressives backing a qualified candidate He will stay in Baltimore rather than travel to Trenton tomorrow and a telephone line links his headquarters to the Wilson quarters in the Emerson Hotel
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John Corrigan
Baltimore
WiHam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
National Committee
Olliia Jamey
Senator O'Gorman
New York
Mr. Bryan
Fudge Parker
Belvedere
Hrgan
Finley Peter Dunne
Dooley
Tim
American Florists Association
Republican Party
Ballymore
Missouri
Texas
Willum Jennings Bryan
Willum Jennings
Manny
Colysum
Hogan
Baltymore
Timpry
Tvry Party
Ryan
Bryan Backed by Home State in Nebraskas Row
Baltimore June 24 The Nebraska delegation clashed over preferences for the presidential contest with Mr Bryan and Senator Hitchcock at odds over a motion to back a progressive position against Parker The vote favored the Bryan stance 13 to 3 Foss support surfaced for Massachusetts Governor Foss while other delegations arranged credentials platform and resolutions votes The Ohio unit rule carried 27 to 19 as Bryan allies pressed for his selection while Georgia Illinois and New Hampshire delegations debated temporary chairmanship and committee seats Clark Howell influenced Georgia and New Hampshire favored Wilson on the second ballot
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Baltimore
Bryan
United States
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Parker
Bay State
Foss
Massachussetts
Frank Donahue
David Welch
John W. Coughlin
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Friends
W. J. Bryan
Newtond. Baker
Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Judge Parker
New York
Harmon Men
Georgia
Judee Parker
Clark Howell
Howell
Tinos
Illinois
Tia
W. J. Bergno
New Hampshire
Clark
C. & Carr
Wilson
National Committee
Norman E. Mack
Pp. L. Hall
Ollie James
Kentucky
Champ Clark
Thomas Jefferson
Bryan Goes Forward as Bryan for Temporary Chair at Convention
William Jennings Bryan heads toward the convention as a rival to Parker for temporary chairman. The national committee backed Parker 31 to 20 with others, while Bryan personally takes charge to influence the fight.
Bryan Room Draws Delegates In Campaign Day
A steady stream of delegates and friends filled William J. Bryan’s room in Baltimore as he met with lieutenants and supporters. Minnesota delegates declared readiness for any plan, Bryan urged that he has always come into his own when policies and principles are accepted, and he dismissed talk of accepting the nomination. Mrs. W. A. Fairman offered a badge request for Bryan. Senator Works of California and Judge Parker figures were seen at the Nebraska headquarters as Bryan discussed Parker’s speech and past interviews. Grace Bryan Hargraves joined with Mrs. Bryan to host a continuous reception, while eastern delegates bound for Denver paid respects at Lincoln four years prior.
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Baltimore
Teday
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Minnesota
Punxsutawney
Wison
Judge Parker
New York Jurist
Bryan
Parker
Art. Parker
W. J. Bryan
Grace
R. L. Hargraves
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Denver
Colonel Bryan
Dooley on the Bryan Rumpus in Baltimore 1912
Dooley reports a chaotic Bryan driven convention scene in Baltimore. He notes Bryan’s push for a rapid chairmanship, offers satire on Willam Jennings Bryan and Parker, and recalls a Connecticut governor’s plea for compromise while party factions clash amid jokes, gossip, and district barbs.
I Am Greatest Harmonizer Says Bryan in Baltimore
Baltimore June 24 delegates and friends swarmed Bryan to seek support for him as temporary chairman. Ohio delegate Reinhart urged him for president but Bryan pressed for harmony and for Bryan to be temporary chairman. Alabama delegates opposed Un derwood for president while backing Parker for chairman. Bryan declined to name visitors.
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Baltimore
William J. Bryan
Ohio
William G. Reinhart
Sandusky
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Reinhart
Alabama's Arrival Cheers Underwood Delegation in Baltimore
The Alabama delegation arrived at the Democratic convention in Baltimore with Underwood banners flying and vigor renewed for the campaign. They marched around the Belvedere, paused as their band played, then moved to the St James hotel to join Underwood headquarters. J. H. Mering, treasurer of the Bryan League of Pennsylvania, sang a campaign ditty near Mr. Bryan's room.
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Baltimore
Alabama
Underwood
Belvedere
St James Hotel
J. H. Mering
Bryan League of
Pennsylvenia
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Wilson answers Consumers' League on food laws
New York June 24 The National Consumers' League food committee released a letter from Governor Woodrow Wilson. He declines to answer the group's questions for presidential candidates, saying it would imply deciding how federal food laws are enforced, and he cannot.
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New York
National Consumers’ League
Woodrow Wilson
Pines
United States
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Ad Claims Modern Quality
An old advertisement extols Pabst Blue Ribbon as the beer of quality and a beverage for all times and occasions. It praises wholesome refreshing taste and crystal clear bottled presentation from the brewery.
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Pabst
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