New York Delegation Defends Wilson Support at Convention
John B. Stanchfield of New York defends the Empire State’s vote on the 27th ballot praising New York’s 26 members and leadership in urging support for Wilson. He rebuts Bryan attacks, argues New York’s 45 electoral votes are vital, and recalls past Bryan affiliations.
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New York Delegation Sways Convention Vote for Woodrow Wilson
At Baltimore’s convention New York shifted under the unit rule casting its support for Governor Harmon of Ohio, then backing the strongest candidate before the body. The speaker stated his personal vote is for Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey amid calls and applause.
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Woodrow Wilson
Champ Clark
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Underwood
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Pledge of 5000 to Wilson Delegates Made in New Jersey
In Sea Girt New Jersey on July 1 Samuel Ludlow Jr banker and Joseph E Bernstein merchant of Jersey City pledged 5000 dollars to cover expenses of Wilson delegates to the Baltimore convention.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Wilson
Baltimore
Samuel Ludlow, Jr
Jersey City
Joseph E. Bernstein
Wilson gains strength in Baltimore vote tally
In Sea Girt New Jersey on July 1 Governor Wilson reports improved support with 83 votes gained last week and 71 so far today. He notes his political lines are holding solid and the gains are satisfactory.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Wilson
Baltimore
Governor Wilson Joins Lawn Baseball Riot of Silence
Governor Wilson joked through a long day of suspense and refused umpiring a game played by newspaper men on his lawn. He watched from his porch and compared a late play to Roosevelt's steal of third, calling his mood a riot of silence.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Woodruff Explains Why He Quit Party at Roosevelt Shift
Timothy L. Woodruff former lieutenant governor and Taft delegate from Brooklyn issued a public statement explaining his exit from the Republican Party and his support for Theodore Roosevelt. He notes his past machine ties and condemns Chicago tactics that he says stole the nomination from Roosevelt.
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New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
Taft
Brooklyn
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Republican National
Roosevelt
Marshall Field Estate Seeks Tax Settlement With Wisconsin
In Chicago a bill in the circuit court asks trustees of the Marshall Field estate to compromise with Wisconsin over inheritance taxes. The state claims 109000 is due, but the bill says a settlement of 75000 is arranged.
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Marshall Field Estate
Chicago
Circuit Court
Wisconsin
McCarthy Named Labor Day Parade Chair in Boston
Frank H. McCarthy, president of the Boston Central Labor Union, was elected general chairman of the joint Boston C L A and Boston Building Trades Department committee overseeing the 1912 Labor Day parade. G Harry Dunderdale was chosen secretary of the committee.
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Frank H. McCarthy
Boston Central Labor Union
Boston C. L. A
Boston Building Trades Department
G. Harry Dunderdale
Scion of Wealthy Family Arrested for Obscene Letter
John H. Goodrich, linked to a prominent New York family and once a timekeeper at U S Steel Gary, was arrested in Gary after federal officials trailed him from Canon City to New York and back. He faces a charge of mailing an obscene letter.
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New York
John H. Goodrich
United States Steel
Garford to Run as Progressive Candidate for Governor
Arthur L. Garford of Elyria said his name would go before the Ohio State convention only as a progressive candidate for the gubernatorial nomination. The Columbus event opens tomorrow with Garford positioned as Roosevelt era reformist.
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Arthur L. Garford
Elyria
Roosevelt
House approves funds for Army maneuvers encampment
Washington July 1 The House authorized a resolution to appropriate 1 350 000 dollars for the regular army to participate in the encampment and maneuvers of the organized militia of the several states.
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Fire Destroys Detroit Seamless Tube Plant
A Detroit blaze this afternoon wiped out the Detroit Seamless Tube Company plant, with damage near 300000 dollars. The building was reportedly insured for 200000 dollars. The fire’s origin is not yet known.
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Detroit Seamless Tube Company
Underwood Races to Stay in Baltimore Campaign
Washington July 1 Representative Underwood of Alabama said he would not go to Baltimore unless asked to approve the platform. Friends at the Capitol expect him to depart tomorrow. He expressed satisfaction with developments in Baltimore and thinks Governor Wilson cannot gain many more ballots, hoping balloting continues tomorrow. He insists he is in the race to stay.
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Baltimore
Underwood
Alabama
House Voices Confidence in Speaker Clark
Washington July 1 The House adopted a resolution expressing its entire confidence in Speaker Champ Clark in response to attacks at Baltimore. The measure, offered by Republican Representative Austin of Tennessee, was passed unanimously with applause from Republicans and Democrats.
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Clark
Baltimore
House
Austin
Tennessee
Champ Clark
Wilson Resolution Aims Votes for Wilson in Louisiana Assembly
A resolution in the Louisiana General Assembly asks the State delegation at the Baltimore convention to cast its 20 votes for Woodrow Wilson. The measure proclaims Wilson the leading Progressive candidate before the convention.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana General Assembly
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Louisiana Delegate Supports Governor Foss in Baltimore Votes
A Louisiana delegate, voting mostly with Governor Foss in Baltimore, is noted for often standing alone on key roll calls. The photo by Marceau accompanies the scene.
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Foss
Baltimore
Marceau
McCormick Returns to Roosevelts in Oyster Bay Visit
Robert R. McCormick of Chicago, former Illinois leader for Roosevelt at the Republican convention, arrives in Oyster Bay to announce he will not follow Roosevelt into a new party and to open negotiations with the colonel about carrying Illinois for Taft's ticket.
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N. Y
Robert R. McCormick
Chicago
Illinois
Roosevelt
Deneen
Taft
McCormick
Roosevelt forces eye Illinois in progressive realignment
The Roosevelt campaign signals active organizing in Illinois with McCormick serving as an emissary. Roosevelt notes progressives in Illinois will consult, support may go to independents against some regular candidates, and Tennessee's G T Taylor reports rising Roosevelt sentiment.
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Roosevelt
McCormick
Ilinois
Congress
Illinois
Deneen
G. T. Taylor
Tennessee
Georgia Senate Tables Wilson Resolution in July Action
The Georgia Senate tabling a resolution urged state delegates to vote for Woodrow Wilson as second choice at the Democratic convention. The House approved a resolution pressing for a Progressive candidate unaffiliated with special interests. A Bryan money-power attack resolution was introduced but set aside while the substitute passed.
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Georgia Senate
Woodrow Wilson
House
Bryan
Two Men Hurt When Wagon Wheel Catches Rail
Two men were thrown from a wagon on Boylston street between Gloucester and Hereford streets last night. Injured are Walter Mackin 65 of 82 L street South Boston and Thomas Landers 45 of 171 Bowdoin street.
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Hereford Streets
Walter Mackin
L Streat
Boston
Thomas Landers
Bowdoin Street
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