Progressives Claim Notable Victory in Unit Rule Fight
Baltimore June 27 Progressives at the Democratic national convention claimed a notable victory by abrogating the unit rule that bound state delegations. Ohio switched eighteen district delegates away from Woodrow Wilson as Harmon forces pressed the rule. Wilson supporters hailed the vote as a boost while New York and Nebraska sparred over allegiance. The result unsettled the nomination race as blocs shifted and adjournment was set for noon after a tense session.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Harmon
New York
Walt
Scouri
Champ Clark
Nebraska
Ian
Pennsylvania
York
Wilson
New Jersey
Covington
Maryland
Convention scene at Baltimore on unit rule clash
Delegates recognize a report to place presidential nominations on the convention agenda and approve the majority unit rule by viva voce vote. Texas Representative Henry supports a minority view allowing primary election delegations to bypass the rule. Ohio’s John W. Peck backs the majority. New Jersey Governor Wilson sparked a row as the crowd clashed with officials.
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Chirrman
Committee On Rules
Covington
Henry
Texas
John W. Peck
Ohio
Peck
Wilson
New Jersey
Ohia
Parker
Newton Baker
Cleveland
Warrant Actions Reported In Local News
Justice of the Peace Presencll issued a search warrant for John Madden's home north of the railroad tracks hoping to find liquor after Boggs family members allegedly drank beer from a pail found there. Sheriff Hill and Constable Minor seized no liquor. A second warrant targeted Louis Warner on Pine Street for lumber, paint, and a brush. no charges filed yet.
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Justice of the Peace
J. H. Boggs
John Madden
Madden
Sheriff Hill
Constable Minor
Justice Pressnall
Louis Warner
Pine Street
R. N. Towne
Wm. Sherk
Mr. Werner
Recital by Mrs Pearl Shrader Praised at Metho dist church
The M C P club hosted a well attended Tuesday evening recital at the Methodist church featuring Mrs Pearl Shrader formerly of Atlantic. Grace Petite Gretchen Crawford Mary Marshall and Pearle Colwell contributed with readings piano and singing. The audience applauded the Aria Salome and English songs. Proceeds, about 20, will fund manual training benches for the High School.
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Pearl Hutton-Shader
M. C. P. Club
Methodist Church
Shrader
M. Cc. P
Lehmann resigns as solicitor general of the United States
Washington announces Frederick W. Lehmann resigns to tend to personal affairs. The Democrat faced questions after tenure, with talk of a future role in politics. Bullitt of Louisville is speculated as a successor and may have accepted the post.
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Washington
Frederick W. Lehmann
The
United States
Taft
Department of Justice
Lehmann
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Lenmann
St. Louis
Lloyd W. Bowers
Mr. Bowers
Steel Corporation
National City Company of New York
William Marshall Bullitt
Louisville
Bullitt
Aged Des Moines Man James Cormack Dies Suddenl
James Cormack eighty five, a great uncle of Charles C Applegate, died suddenly this afternoon at about 3 30 from apoplexy. He came here last evening for a visit and was stricken by death.
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Chas. C. Applegate
James Cormack
Des Moines
Chas. Cc. Applegate
Mr. Cormack
Fourth Cavalry to Philippines Relieved Jan. 16
Washington reports the Fourth Cavalry, now patrolling the Mexican border, will relieve the Fifth Cavalry in the Philippines on January 16. The move reflects U.S. military adjustments during the period.
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Fourth Cavalry
Philippines
Washington
Fifth Cavalry
Firemen Notice at Fair Grounds Evening Fire Team Deploys
Fire department will be on duty at the Fair Grounds between 6 80 p m and 8 p m. A fire team will be in service during this period, with operations coordinated by the municipal responders.
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Carta
Fair Grounds
Roosevelt and Bryan Badges Appear in Chicago June
In Chicago progressives show support with Roosevelt and Bryan badges and long ribbons. Several hundred badges distributed to suburban train passengers. At the progressive headquarters there is broad support for the proposed ticket. Chas Perkins of Omaha visits with friends, Cass County Fair Premium list finished and being delivered to the public.
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Chicago
Roosevelt and
Bryan
Chas. Perkins
Omaha
Sulphured Grain Allowed as Pending Health Review
Washington June 27 partial decision allows sulphuring oats and barley used for weather stained or sell stained grain if quality is not injured pending a health impact ruling by the yeast board and health officials. Boillot wins grand prize auto race at Dieppe Paris June 27 driving a French Paugeot machine covering 986 miles 7 furlongs in 18 hours 58 minutes at about 67 miles per hour.
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Washington
Wilson
ye@feres. board
Boillot
Dieppe
France
Paugeot
School Bond Election Ballot Sample for Atlan Territory
An OCR fragment outlines a school bond election for the Independent School District of Atlan tic in Cass county. It references bonds not to exceed twenty thousand dollars for constructing and equipping a new school house at the East Side School site.
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Independent
Atlantic
Cass
Atlantic School Bond Election Urges Two Propositions
This week’s June 29 election in Atlantic’s Independent School District asks voters to approve $20,000 for an East Side school building and $40,000 for a High School addition. The editorial argues the East Side building is vital and the High School addition is necessary to relieve overcrowding and avoid losing out of town tuition funds. It emphasizes the town’s progress and urges a strong turnout in support of both bonds.
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Independent School District of
Atlantic
Pleces
Atlantic Schools
Baltimore Convention Opens Amid Heat and Hopes for Nomination
At Convention Hall in Baltimore on June 27 the crowd exceeds prior sessions as doors open at 10 AM. A presidential nomination is expected with possible multiple ballots. The gallerys are packed, delegates in place, Parker arrives to begin order as Ollie James oversees the permanent organization report.
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Baltimore
Parker
Ollie James
Kentucky
Charles Brown to preside at county Republican convention
Charles Brown named temporary chairman of the Republican county convention to be held Saturday in the city. The event will take place at the opera house which will reopen under new management.
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Brown
Opera House
Cut Finger Incident At Home Workshop
Mrs. L. T. Spangler cut her finger badly yesterday while using a butcher knife at home. The blade slipped and severed the finger to the bone requiring four stitches at the hospital. She lost considerable blood but is recovering with no serious complications foreseen.
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L. T. Spangler
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Gaubles
Colonel Bryan
Gov. Wilson
Governor Brewer
Pearl Hutton
M.C. P. Chub
Telegraph
Chas. Brown
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