03 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
1
At Atlantic City New Jersey the airship Akron commanded by Melvin Vaniman with four crew exploded while airborne before a crowd of thousands. The craft tumbled into the sea with all five aboard presumed killed. The disaster ranks among the most sensational in airship history.
Lieutenant Governor Luce blocks strikers from entering the State House to pressure the State Board of Arbitration amid a tense day. The board adjourns for the day as dynamite-like reports emerge at Columbus avenue and Camden street. Protest heats on Wells Memorial building with clashes on Washington street injuring a policeman and blocking traffic. Strikes and strike breakers blame each other. authorities credit violence to the strikers while the strike committee outlines the day’s events.
An Indiana executive places second as efforts to draft Speaker Clark falter. Bryan claims victory, platform adoption moves fast, and a love feast follows a bitter round of negotiations.
The Democratic National Convention adjourned after uniting behind Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas R. Marshall for vice president. Earlier ballots chose Marshall on the second vote and Wilson was made the unanimous candidate amid efforts to bridge factions. Notables including Thomas Fortune Ryan August Belmont Charles F Murphy and New York delegates supported Wilson.
The Cambridge School Board voted to table the reappointment of Frank Parlin as superintendent. They placed on file petitions seeking a public hearing in the case of H Herbert Richardson longtime Peabody Grammar School principal. Executive session followed to discuss both issues privately.
Older British labor figures who once backed extreme tactics announce a war against strikes as a weapon of workers and call for new approaches to secure higher wages and better conditions.
Mayor Fitzgerald says Wilson's nomination eliminates any chance of a Roosevelt third party. He argues the move consolidates support and narrows the field before the election.
Bowling Green Missouri July 2 The Clark Club of Bowling Green Clark's home town regrets Governor Wilson won the Democratic nomination after Clark led for nine ballots. The club secretary said he was eating crow on hearing the Baltimore results.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina telegraphed Governor Wilson that he prayed to live to see a real Democrat President. He said next March his prayer would be answered, and he congratulated Wilson and the country.
X Zalia promises immediate relief and soothing cooling effect with healing benefits. Marketed as available in a 50 bottle pack at all druggists.
Key dates mark Washington’s 1775 Cambridge command, 1869 Boston statue dedication, and Civil War turning events. Weather notes forecast fair conditions for Boston area with moderate south winds. A brief, dated temperature report references Sompson’s Spa by Tl 12.
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