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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
17
William B Bankhead of Alabama urges nominating Cordell Hull Underwood as Democratic standard bearer at the national convention. He praises unity, tariff reform, and leadership qualities while denouncing Republican faults and urging a candidate who can unite Republicans and Democrats for a stronger nation. He highlights ideals of labor rights, economic reform, and American unity at Gettysburg and beyond.
Baltimore June 27 roll call shows South Dakota favoring Wilson delegates over Clark. Totals: many states split Yeas and Nays with varied participation. final minority report seats Wilson delegates with 6394 Yeas and 437 Nays, 6% absent.
Francis J. Heney of California, a Roosevelt third party adviser, visited Baltimore to find Bryan headquarters and secure convention tickets. He remained hopeful after touring the Belvedere hotel and the ninth floor offices but did not obtain a Bryan ticket that night.
Seagirt New Jersey June 27 Governor Wilson welcomed the Democratic National Convention ruling on the unit rule saying delegates chosen by districts in primaries should vote as instructed. He noted New Jersey’s 24 of 28 delegates and viewed the move as progress not personal triumph. He framed it as a demonstration for principle rather than for his candidacy.
A historical endorsing notice extols Oscar W Underwood as democracy's real leader and best asset for the presidential nomination. The text praises his moral conduct, dignified debate, gentle intercourse, modest victory, prudent action, and steadfast adherence to the constitution and law.
J Randolph Anderson of Georgia seconds Oscar Underwood of Alabama for president at the Baltimore convention June 27. Anderson extols the Democratic Party, Jeffersonian legacy, and Georgia and Alabama support, praising Underwood as a progressive leader with long service in Congress and the ability to unite the party for the campaign.
A campaign speech advocates Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama as the logical Democratic standard bearer. It lauds his tariff leadership, contrasts him with Taft, and urges his nomination for president of the United States. The speaker asserts underwood’s unity, courage, and party harmony, appealing to Georgia and the nation.
Baltimore June 27. Democrats may elect national committee members by popular vote if the resolutions committee recommendation is adopted. The plan would have state voters choose committeemen rather than delegates or state conventions. It is believed popular selection would broaden representation. Mr Bryan is expected to present the subject at the convention.
Baltimore June 27 The Democratic platform committee spent the day refining a revenue tariff plank. Bryan and O Gorman led the talks then the eleven member subcommittee, chaired by Senator Kern, reviewed the text and made only verbal corrections. The final platform endorses a revenue tariff but rejects free shipbuilding provisions, and calls for national action on Mississippi River improvements with bipartisan pledges to separate, prompt legislation.
Baltimore June 21 William J Bryan said before leaving for the resolutions committee that the convention yesterday clipped off the tail of Thomas F Ryan s coat He had earlier described Ryan as using a cat o nine tails on the convention Delegates gathered at his door this morning to hear his view He would not suggest the party s standard bearer and said the last twenty four hours had been pleasing He was delayed by visitors at his hotel and joked about not having time to shave
Des Moines June 27 C Franke chairman Iowa republican state central committee declares he will not join Taft campaign committees or personally support him He says Republicans should back the state ticket but any who know national affairs and demand honesty may refuse Taft support
Brigadier General George G Greenough of the United States Army died in Charleston today aged 68. He had lived in Charleston since retirement.
Edward A. Skee, a prominent Detroit businessman, was killed when his car ran over an embankment near Pontiac, about 25 miles from Detroit. He was driving into the city from his country home when the crash occurred.
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