This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1912
Page
11
Reports from Baltimore describe a prolonged party convention struggle as Clark seeks to break deadlock. With 443 votes on the twelfth ballot and 213 for Underwood, strategists weigh shifts from Harmon and New York amid rumors of a possible dark horse and potential trades to secure a two thirds majority.
Fragmentary OCR reports show figures including Judge Alton, J Bryan, and B Parker from New York. Ollin James of Kentucky is named temporary chairman and some references to a permanent chair are noted but unclear.
Baltimore June 30 Special William J Bryan interrupts the convention to denounce Murphy and Tammany and to declare he will not back any candidate tied to New York’s machine. He lampoons the Morgan Ryan Belmont circle, scolds officials, and asserts he will support the nominee only if it deserves Democratic backing, while urging a pro progressive stance and opposing a Morgan-Ryan-Belmont alliance.
In Baltimore on June 29 Wilson supporters and others collapsed during a heated convention tenth ballot scene as New York figures reported 90 votes for Clinton. Robert C. Beadle and A Sherman, backers of Peabody and Wilson, were among two casualties of the tumult.
The transcript shows Bryan declaring his stance against nominating any candidate tied to New York’s influence, insisting he would withhold support from Clark if New York votes for him and warning against candidates allied with Morgan Belmont or reactionary party elements. He faces questions on whether he will back the eventual nominee and demands clarity on hypothetical queries.
The fragment lists state by state vote tallies for candidates Clark Wilson Underwood across the twenty sixth ballot, with varied percentages and totals for each state and district including numbers for California, New York, Pennsylvania, and DC among others, not all figures fully legible. It shows regional preferences and the continuing contest among Clark Wilson and Underwood with several minor entries.
In Baltimore June 29 a vast convention hall heard Chairman Gile James toil with a hoarse voice as 18,000 spectators filled three acres. Speakers including John Holden, former Speaker John Slaton, and James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago presided. Dialog touched on nominees, party unity, and opposition figures while the crowd erupted in applause and jeers as periods of roll calls and declarations followed.
Eu gene R. Black reports on the Baltimore convention, noting Bryan's efforts to spark discord, but claims Democrats will unite behind the chosen nominee. John Bankhead and Randolph Anderson receive praise for strong speeches, while Underwood is praised for fights on the floor. Knight notes unity and large attendance, with healthy business and hospitality in Baltimore.
A fragment notes a national interest in the Democrats and their fight, describing it as a token of support that bodes well for November. The remark hints at broad political stakes and the party's prospects ahead of voting.
Baltimore June 29 Today's uncertain situation over naming the presidential ticket prompts speculation on what move William J Bryan might make. In an interview he declined to issue bulletins and said announcements would come when actions are taken. He favored the platform, noted no opposition in the resolutions committee, and said he would be in the committee room or on the convention floor as needed. He reiterated his long standing stance for a single presidential term, though he avoided pinpointing his current position on the issue.
Baltimore on June 29 reports a record number of ballots cast at a national Democratic convention. The piece recalls past conventions, noting 1868 Charleston with 22 ballots and subsequent nominations on early ballots in 1900 1904 and 1908. It highlights Bryan in 1896 on the fifth ballot and Cleveland’s first and only nomination on the first ballot.
The New York Herald urges the Democratic convention to nominate Oscar W. Underwood, while noting Bryan’s strong influence over the process. The Herald cites factional lines among Wilson Clark and Bryan supporters and warns a third term split looms if Bryan is not checked.
A frail Spaniard on the brink of death grips a nurse and dictates a single coded note. The nurse fears a Black Hand message, but the doctor learns the letter is to the dying man’s brother and wonders how to act.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.