Bryan Defeat Sparks Convention Tug of War
The convention waged a noisy battle over leadership as Bryan loses influence while Clark supporters push for his first ballot nomination. Ollie M. James and others floated candidates for permanent chair, with James seen as a likely choice amid conservative support for balancing progressives. Bryan left the hall after the chairmanship vote and waited for developments as Parker and others faced the stormy proceedings.
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Bryan
Ollie M. James
Kentucky
Clark
James
National Committee
How the Democratic Clans Gathered for the Battle
Convention Hall Baltimore June 25 a lavish open day scene with banners banners and a Texas banner for Wilson. Delegates from Missouri New Jersey Ohio Alabama Connecticut North Dakota Indiana and others arrive amid ticket checks Cardinal Gibbons arrives Bryan attends and meets him backstage. Bryan aims to nominate Kern for temporary chairman as Norman Mack presides with Chap as parliamentarian amid a noisy bustling start to the convention.
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Baltimore
Bryan
Missouri
Champ Clark
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Ohio
Harmon
Alabama
Oscar W. Underwood
Indiana
Marshall
Connecticut
Baldwin
North Dakota
Burke
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Wilson
Texas
Cardinal Gibbons
Hebert Crain
Cardinal
Mr. Bryan
Simeon J. Baldwin
Tno
Chicago
California
Clark
Cardinal Gibbona
Mack
John W. Kern
Judge Parker
National Committee
Hia
Norman E. Mack
Charles R. Chap
House of Representatives
Robert L. Henry
House Committee On Rules
Underwood Defies Odds in Early Ballot Hopes
A fragmented report shows undercard chatter favoring Underwood as the strongest candidate against Wilson. A first ballot breakdown lists Alabama 24 for Underwood, Florida 12, Georgia 28, Michigan 50, and many Clark tallies elsewhere, with Alabama, Arkansas, California, and others leaning varyingly as poll dynamics shift.
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Underwood
Arizona
Clark
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Ahmalawing
Delaware
Wilson
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinoia
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Marshall
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Kanena
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Wilada
Maine
Harmon
Maryland
Claris
Massachusetts
Fose
Michigan
Minnesois
Wired Missippie
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Vote by States on Chairmanship
Convention Hall Baltimore hosts official ballot on temporary chairmanship. State delegates prepare to vote as proceedings detail the selection process and procedural steps for choosing a chair.
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Convention
Baltimore
Manshipt
Bryan in Conference with Senator Kern in Baltimore
In Baltimore on June 25 Mr. Bryan conferred with Senator Kern after Judge Parker urged every delegate to back the Nebraskan head of the resolutions committee. Bryan said he would read the full speech before commenting. He planned to stay with Mayor Preston’s guests and faced a crowded reception as he left the hotel with his family.
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Bryan
Wall Street
Judge Parker
John W. Ken
Indiana
Hig
Kern
Mr. Bryan
Parker
National Committee
Bis Rooms
Platform Committee
Cardinal Gibbons
Chicago
Gaynor
New York
Champ Clark
Culberson
Tetns
Infiana
James
Renerdhy
Hiasea
Baltimore
Senator Kern
Resolution Committee
Preston
Resolutions Committee
Bryan says no meeting with La Follette scheduled
Baltimore June 25 Mr. Bryan denies any knowledge of a report that Senator La Follette was traveling from the west to seek him. He states he has no appointment to see Senator La Follette and has not heard of any planned visit.
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la Follette
Baltimore
Bryan
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Mr. Bryan
The Right Kind of Coal and Where to Get It
The Procter Coal Co. offers Real Jellico coal in Atlanta as the best, delivering quick, steady, quiet fires with less ash and soot. It claims superior heat per pound and economical pricing, with a guarantee. Contact Procter Coal Co at No. 2 Auburn Ave or via Both Phones 1672.
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Procter Coal CO
Auburn Ave
Contested Unit Rule in Ohio Delegation Election
In Ohio a unit rule dispute unfolds as Harmon supporters push for all 48 state votes while Wilson faction claims 19 elected delegates hold independent voting power under primary law. Across states detailed tallies show Wilson leads in many contests with varying delegate allocations and minor candidate splits.
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Lina
Wilson
Underwood
North Dakota
Burke
Ohio
Harmon
Oklahoma
Clark
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texta
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Haeigull
Lark
Alsale Votne Artet
Oslu Battipat
Mr Dooley on Bryans Defeat in 1912 Political Banter
Baltimore June 25 1912. Mr Dooley comments on the Bryan victory in the Democratic convention, praising pol of pols and professionals while mocking career politicians. He notes Alton Parker Charles Murphy and Roger Sullivan maneuvering, and jokes about preedy tory wealth and the press. He predicts an uphill fight and hints at future challenges.
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Charles Murphy
Polis
Barytone
Marshachousetts
Alton B. Parker
Esopus
Roger Sullivan
Mr Froze Quick Boosts Gov Wilson in Baltimore
In Baltimore on June 25, Mr Froze Quick of Bloomsburg arrived and registered with Wilson supporters in the fifteenth Pennsylvania district. He claimed support for Governor Wilson but found Baltimore warmer than his prior climate. He remarked he would not be defeated and humorously noted the cold reception of ice water.
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Baltimore
Wilson
Froze Quick
Bloomsburg
Pennylvania
Howard
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