Bryan Refuses Platform Leadership at National Convention
At Baltimore the 1900s scene unfolds as William Jennings Bryan declines to chair the resolutions committee amid a split in the party. Senator Kern of Indiana is elected chair after Bryan twice refuses, with Bryan indicating he may file a minority report if the platform diverges from his views on true progress. The committee, urging Bryan, fails to win him over as consent is denied amid debates on tariff and direct election of senators.
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Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan
Resolutions Committee
John W. Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Rayner
Maryland
O'Gorman
New York
Culberson
Texas
O'Gurman
Kern
Progressive Democracy
Baby's Eczema Rapidly Spreading At Greenville Fair
An 1911 letter from M. B. Verran describes a infant eczema starting at six months spreading over face ears and limbs. The writer credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with drying and healing the sores leaving red scars. Signed testimony promotes Cuticura products for skin conditions in infants children and adults.
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College Bt
Greenville
Tenn
Greene County
M. B. Verran
Debating Platforms and Rules At Democratic Conference
The discussion centered on postponing platform action until after the presidential nominee is named, with Bryan arguing that the candidate should speak first and that the man is the platform. Senator Clark opposed the change, while Rayner backed Bryan, advocating the overthrow of old precedents. The rules committee approved deferring the platform and enforcing unit rule instructions from state conventions, notably in Ohio where Harmon and Wilson factions clashed. A three member report committee was formed to present to the convention, with Henry to represent a minority report.
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Bryan
Clark
Arkansas
Rayner
Maryland
National Committee
Ohio
Harmon
Wilson
J. W. Peck
Mr. Peck
CC. Culverson
W. J. Bryan
James A O'Gorman
Isador Rayner
A. M. Dockery
J. J. Walsh
Atlee Pomerene
Thomas S Martin
W. Belford
BR. T. Bronasard
George W. Fithian
Henry
Montana
M. D. Paldwin
Hotel thieves active at Democratic convention
Baltimore June 26 hotel thieves are active during the convention. Mrs Thomas B Gore, wife of the Oklahoma senator, reported a loss of about $100 in cash and jewelry at a leading hotel. Senator Gore, who spoke at today’s session, tried to cash a check to return to Washington but the hotel refused. Friends helped him, and he recovered the money.
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Baltimore
Thomas PB. Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Washington
Drinks Up in Baltimore During Convention Week
Baltimore reports note a reporter on the water wagon measuring drink prices. Stop 1 cites 25 cents for gin. Stop 2 records 30 cents for a high price ball. Stop 3 notes 30 cents for decanted pink check. Stop 4 finds hard access and a bromecockiv at 30 cents. Four stops completed. outrage over price hikes.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland
Weill
Bryan
Bleve
Lehmann Resigns as Solicitor General to Taft
Washington June 26 Frederick W Lehmann solicitor general resigns placing resignation in Tafts hands. He may not have formal acceptance yet successor practically chosen Bullitt of Louisville is said to be under consideration. Lehmanns resignation meets protest from Attorney General Wickersham who wanted him to stay until next spring.
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Washington
Frederick W. Lehmann
United States
Taft
Lehmann
Oa Damarcat
Supreme Court
Wickersham
St. Louis
Lloyd W. Bowery
M. Lehmann
Mr. Bowers
Steel Corporation
National City Company
New York
William Marshall Bullitt
Louisville
Taft Delays Campaign Advisers Meeting Until July 8
Chicago June 26 Members of a nine man subcommittee from the Republican National Committee will not meet President Taft until July 8. The group planned to go to Washington July 1 but Taft sent telegrams asking a one week postponement. No reason given. Committeemen believe the delay aims to wait until after the Democratic nomination before finalizing plans.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Taft
Washington
La Follette Platform Handed To Bryan
In Baltimore on June 26 Elisha Garrat of Madison handed Mr. Bryan the La Follette platform for consideration. Bryan pocketed the manuscript and hurried away amid cheers from admirers. Roosevelt aides Heney and Crane reportedly visited Bryan for social reasons only.
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Baltimore
Bryan
Elisha Garratson
Madison
Wis
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Francis J. Heney
California
Roosevelt Leutenant
Charles KR. Crane
Chicago
Roosevelt
Roosevelt and Bryan Ribbon Streamers Draw Chicago Crowds
In Chicago on June 28 ribbons and badges reading Roosebelt and Bryan appeared as supporters. The quiet parade drew several hundred attendees along the suburban train routes, marking a visible display of political sentiment amid a bustling city scene.
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Chicago
Roogevelt Eae
Ten Wilson Men Lose Their Seats In Clark Victory
Baltimore June 26 The credentials committee endorsed the Democratic National Committee findings on contested delegates except in South Dakota and the District of Columbia where Clark forces won. Ten Wilson delegates in South Dakota were unseated 29 to 28 and Clark gained seats. Sullivan delegates from Illinois were seated 40 to 19 with a minority report planned. The District of Columbia unseated the uninstructed delegation and endorsed the Clark backed Costello group 22 to 12. mayor Carter Harrison and Roger Sullivan featured in the Illinois fights.
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Baltimore
Credentalas Committee
Democratic National Committee
South Dakota
District of Columbia
Clark Forces
Illinois
Roger C. Sullivan
Harry T. Creswell
California
Harrison-Hearst
Sooth Dakota
P. H. Martin
Wisconsin
Wilson
Newman
National Committee
Costello
Clark
Carr
Clarke
Andrew E. Lee
South Dakota Oace
Wison-Bryan Progressive Democracy
Sullivan
New Mexico
Ross
Ohio
Call
Oklahoma
Barry
Rhode Island
Ritz
Washington
Orkle
West Virginia
Erwin
Alaska
Park
Thoms
Connecticut
Helsel
Delaware
Blanchard
Louisiana
Harvey
Maine
Knox
Minnesota
Wedin
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Bridges
New York
Wammer
North Carolina
Kelly
North Dakota
Mones
Oregon
McCormick
Pennsylvania
Glenn
South Carolina
Adler
Tennessee
Crane
Texas
Whitmore
Utah
Mayo
Vermont
Story
Virginia
Martin
Hasenkamp
Wyoming
Clarvey
Effinger
Hawaii
Molina
Porto Rico
Manley
Philippines
Missouri
Island
Columbia
Roger Sullivan
Cook County
Ilinois
Little
Arizona
Croswell
Miller
Nebraska
Carney
Nevada
Moses
Young
Kentucky
Convention Riot Claims and Police Deployments
The debate cites 285 policemen and 25 plain clothes officers to preserve order at the convention. Mayor Harrison says rumors of riot were spread and cites past conventions with large police presences. Sullivan counters that Harrison’s claim is false and notes preconvention plans involving John Awen and court officials. Contests over delegates from Pennsylvania and Porto Rico are resolved with seating decisions.
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Sullivane
Harrison
Reval
Crane
Penrose
Hilles
Upham
Roger Sullivan
Illinois
John Awen
Sullivan
Peoria
William H. Berry
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico
Taft Seeks Elector Ballot Spots in Kansas Primary
Topeka Kan June 26 Separate petitions were filed by Taft forces to place names of electors for Kansas presidential electors on the Republican primary ballot for August. Taft fears current petitions could yield Roosevelt votes in November. The primary will decide whether electors favor Taft or Roosevelt.
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Topeka
Kan
Taft
Kansas
Roosevelt
Progressive Party Progresses in Massachusetts Meeting
In Massachusetts a notice announces an initial executive committee meeting for the Progressive Party led by Matthew Hale a Roosevelt supporter. The gathering aims to review convention reports discuss issues and mobilize a broader summer campaign to advance true Progressive principles.
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Boston
Progressive Party
Massachusetts
Matthew Hale
Roosevelt
Notre Baye
Uhica- Be
Hale
Ond
Utah Committeeman Goes with Roosevelt
Salt Lake Pits June 26 reports say Leese republican national committeeman from Utah has resigned. He previously voted with Roosevelt in the delegate contest but supported Taft at the convention as instructed by the state. Friends expect him to be urged as a candidate for governor on a Roosevelt ticket.
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Salt Lake Pits
Utah
Leese
Roosevelt
Taft
Culberson Declines Convention Chairmanship
Baltimore June 26 Senator Culberson of Texas declined the offer of permanent chairmanship at the convention stating his health is not good and he fears the strain. A progressive will be named.
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Culberson
Baltimore
Senator Culberson
Texas
Kenyon Declares Republican Stand at Taft Nomination
United States Senator W. S. Kenyon of Iowa says he remains a Republican and will stand by President Taft as the party nominee. He spoke in Maines Iowa on June 26 amid questions about his stance since the Chicago convention.
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Pes
Maines
Iowa
United States
W. S. Kenyon
Senator Cumming
Chicago
Taft
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