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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

11

Delegates Pack Hall As Taft Bryan Taunt In DC Convention

Spectators filled aisles as crowds urged demonstrations for candidates. Washington society observed from the stage while Taft and Bryan entered separately. Police tightened entry as La Follette and Senator Smith clashed over denied access and decorum at the convention hall.

Princeton Clark Washington Society Wiven and Daughters of Congressmen Bryan Taft W. J. Bryan

Bryan Foe Dies in Democratic Roll Call Delay

The article recounts a late night session where William Jennings Bryan pressed a resolution to rid the Democratic Party of certain interests delaying nominating speeches. Alabama’s Bankhead nominated Oscar W. Underwood, while James A. Reed nominated Champ Clark for president. Large demonstrations followed as Clark supporters, including Governor-elect J. T. Robinson, pushed for Clark’s nomination amid extensive crowd noise and banners.

Grant-At-Arme William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Ryan-Belmont-Morgan Bryan James Underwood Alabama William B. Bankhead Bankhead Oscar W. Underwood Bamera Dixie Georgia Thomas G. Brown Misa Brewer Mississippi Ilna Missouri Clark Arizona James A. Reed Champ Clark Senator Reed Reed Clark Wen eTfta Clar Carriera Awful Lord Clark Genevieve Senator Stone Stone Geszure J. T. Robinson Arkansas Robinson California Colorado Connecticut Baldwin Henry Wade Rogers New Haven Simeon E. Baldwin Rogers

Weather Prophecy Local Showers Rule Georgia

Local report notes probable showers Friday and Saturday with mild temperatures. Record lists lowest around 16, highest near 64, mean near normal. Rainfall in past 24 hours is 0.00 inches, with excess since month start about 7.69 inches and since January 1 around 96.

Indies

Planter and Tenant Fight Leaves Men Wounded in McKenzie

In McKenzie Tennessee a planter Clarence Herron and his tenant Barton were both in critical condition after a dispute over crops. Herron fired at Barton who attacked him with a hoe, striking him in the head and causing serious injuries.

Nashville Tenn McKenzie, Tenn Clarence Herron Barton Herron Bation

Wilson Demonstration Dominates Early Convention Hall

A Wilson rally overran the Alabama delegation and other attendees as officers struggled to regain order. By 3:25 a.m. Mr Wescott prepared to nominate Governor Wilson while police and sergeants restored decorum after continued disruptive chants and a hall wide pandemonium.

Wilson Clark Wescott Aijstes Underwood Alabama Clark Peptie Nolsa oCne Alsies

Ten Day Train Rates From Atlanta and Nearby Resorts

Tickets go on sale for ten day rail passes from Atlanta to Atlantic Beach Pablo Beach Cumberland Island St Simons Morehead City and other Georgia and Florida stops. Week end rates apply to Asheville Lake Toxaway Hendersonville Waynesville and other North Carolina towns with limited sale days and final return rules. Through Pullman sleeping cars offer service to Lake Toxaway and connections to Raleigh Atlanta to Asheville Raleigh Colorado Springs and Chicago at set fares.

Atlanta Atlantic Beach Fla Pablo Beach Cumberland Island St. Simons Morehead City N. Cs Jacksonville Brunswick Indian Springs Gainesville Tallipoosa Warm Springs Chicago Toronto Louisville Cincinnati Ohio Detroit Denver Colo Peas Lake Toxaway N. C Breverd Warnesville Hot Springs Hendersonville Asheville Pullman Askeville Raleigh Colorado Springs Cine

New York Delegation Backs Harmon At Caucus

New York members, split during Bryan fight, caucused ahead of the night session and voted unanimously to back Harmon for the presidential nomination. Interim reports said Champ Clark would be second choice and Wilson third, with Gov Harmon Pleased by the result.

NEW York Caucus Gov. Harmon Harmon William Sulzer Champ Clark Ives Wilson New York Daniel Cohalan New York Supreme Court Columbus Ohio

Bryan Speech Attacks Ryan Belmont and Morgan in Baltimore

William Jennings Bryan denounces Thomas F. Ryan August Belmont and J. Pierpont Morgan as the money trust behind efforts to steer the Democratic convention. He urges delegates from New York and Virginia to protest withdrawal demands while asserting the need to free the nominee from predatory interests. The speech, delivered at Convention Hall on June 27, includes interruptions by supporters and opponents as Bryan faces heated debate over the resolution.

Baltimore New York Underwood Wilson Bryan Harmon Morgan-Belmont-Ryan aMd William Jennings Bryan Thomas F. Ryan Virginia August Belmont Mr. Bryan Democratic Party J. Pierpont Morgan Great Money Trust Gilchrist Anes Bryan Ryan Belmont Murphy Iselmont Aiyan Fived Vardaman Otherga McCorkle Virginia Avesster Democrata West Virginia Morgan Appia

Clark Forces Not So Militant

The convention debate centers on the unit rule and delegates binding rules as Harmon is dropped from consideration. Underwood’s firm position counters Clark’s bid with Georgia’s unwavering stance. If Clark falters, Underwood could assume the speakership given majority control of the House.

Harmon Judson Harmon Ohio Charles R. Crisp Underwood Clark Georgia House Ways and Means Committee On Committees

Land distribution not promised by Madero

Mexico City describes President Madero's reply to The Impartial denying a wholesale land distribution. He says the San Luis Potosí plan was misinterpreted and would only return lands illegally taken, while Juárez treaty requires honoring last administration. He notes land reform proceeds through long term land sales to the people.

Mexico City Madero Imparcial San Luis Potel San Luis Potosi

Bryan Defied by Georgians

Continued from Page One. Georgia delegates cheered and waved, backing Mr. Bryan for what they want. New York gave 90 votes for the resolution while Virginia split 23 for and 2 against. Georgia cast 28 votes against the resolution, with Chairman Pendleton denouncing it as pure banc and a waste of time.

Mr. Bryan Virginia William J. Bryan New York Georgia Pendleton Bryan

Obituary notices from Athens and Fayetteville deaths

Captain John B. McKie longtime Athens police chief dies at home after a monthlong paralysis illness. Mrs J K Wilson of Princeton Texas obituary notes her as daughter of Mr and Mrs W Graham of Fayetteville and survivor details follow. Funeral in Princeton Baptist Church where she was a member.

J. S. McKie Athens John 8. McKie Atlanta K. Wilson J. W. Graham

Meat Riots in Boston Over Kosher Meat Prices

Five women were arrested in Boston's West End during clashes between police and crowds at Kosher meat shops. A week long boycott over high prices sparked the unrest and several persons were hurt.

Boston West End

Louisiana Senate approves income tax amendment

Baton Rouge June 27 by an 8 to 26 to 13 vote the Louisiana state senate advanced the income tax amendment resolution to third reading despite strong opposition. The measure had already cleared the lower house and will go to formal passage tomorrow.

Louisiana Baton Rouge State Senate

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