Convention Chooses Marshall for Vice President Nomination
At the Democratic convention a battle between old machines and reformers ends with Governor Marshall of Indiana nominated for vice president on the third ballot after Burke withdraws. Champ Clark initial second-place bid fades as Marshall wins unanimous support and the convention adjourns.
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Iowa
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Oregon
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Clark Bitterly Credits Bryan for Bryan’s Defeat in Washington
Speaker Clark returns to Washington from Baltimore and thanks supporters who backed him in the primaries and convention. He says he could not do more due to his duties, recalls 200000 statewide majority, and notes he never betrayed Democrats. He blames Colonel Bryan for his lost nomination and declares support for Governor Wilson.
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Bryan Dominates Convention Nominates Wilson for President
The convention showcased Bryan's leadership strength as he named a progressive for the platform and secured Governor Wilson's nomination without New York or Morgan-Ryan-Belmont intervention. Missouri and New Jersey delegates backed Clark and Wilson respectively, while overall the party faced a decisive, fatigue charged outcome.
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Wilson Nominated Shifts Power in Democratic Party
The Democratic convention chose Governor Wilson, ending sectional rifts and weakening old party machines. Bryan’s leadership is seen as pivotal in Wilson’s nomination, while Foss failed to gain serious Republican support. Ver mont delegates supported Foss as a native son but not to win.
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Three Die in Aurora Auto Train Collision
An eastbound Los Angeles Limited passenger train struck an automobile three miles east of Geneva Illinois killing two men and a woman and fatally injuring a third man.
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Bryan Delegates Call for Bryan Nomination at Convention
In Baltimore on July 2 Robert E. Mattingly urged nominating William J. Bryan of Nebraska for vice president along with Governor Burke of North Dakota and Senator Chamberlain of Oregon noting a progressive platform and aim to attract Republican voters.
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Oregon
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District of Columbia
Bryan urges progressives to back Wilson at convention
Bryan declines the nomination but backs Governor Burke and Senator Chamberlain and urges progressives to support Wilson. He calls for a ticket appealing to the progressive wing, praises anti-predatory reform, and notes the party boldness in opposing Morgan Ryan Belmont interests.
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Foss declines run for Massachusetts governor again
Governor Foss of Massachusetts announces he will not be a candidate for re election next fall. He says his presidential bid failure does not affect his plans and he will not seek the governorship again. He adds he will support Governor Wilson to win the presidency in any other way.
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Colonel Roosevelt Calls for a New National Party
From Oyster Bay Roosevelt declares support for a progressive ticket and urges a nation-wide, non-sectional party. He says the Chicago convention confirms the need for a bold platform addressing social political and industrial justice and calls for unity with state leaders to win broad support.
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Progressive nominee stance amid Baltimore split
The speaker states the third party bid remains unaffected by Baltimore events and plans to pursue the progressive nomination. He cites irreconcilable Democratic party factions exposed in Baltimore and notes consultations with Senator Dixon on the forthcoming progressive national convention call.
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Men’s Day at Siegel’s Boston Offers Deep Discounts
The Henry Siegel Co promotes savings on men’s clothing with group sales of Outing Suits at 5.50, Summer Suits at 7.40, Mohair and Norfolk lines at 9.17, plus silk-lined dresswear, khaki and blazer coats. Early shopping urged as store opens 8:30 with large selections and low prices across Essex and Washington streets.
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