Democrats See Fight In Sight In Convention
Baltimore June 21 Bryan sent telegraphic notes to five presidential hopefuls asking them to oppose Judge Alton Parker as temporary chairman. The move deepens splits with Speaker Clark and Governor Wilson joining Parker forces. Progressives vow to fight Parker, aiming to prevent a reactionary keynote at the convention.
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Bryan seeks progressive choice for Baltimore convention chair
In a June telegram from Bryan to prominent Democrats including Speaker Clark and Governors Wilson Burke Foss Baldwin, Bryan denounces ex Judge Parker as reactionary and urges selecting a progressive temporary chairman acceptable to leading progressive candidates to preserve party harmony.
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Democratic delegates converge in Capitol amid Parker Underwood talk
In Washington June 21 two Democratic presidential booms lie within 15 feet of each other as Speaker Champ Clark hosts delegates on their way to Baltimore. Senator Bankhead coordinates Alabama support while Randolph Anderson and Representative Flood plan to second Underwood’s nomination. Bankhead's son Ww. B. Bankhead chosen to deliver the nominating speech.
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Parker silent on Bryan message at Democratic convention scene
In Rochester New York Judge Alton B Parker, named temporary Democratic convention chair, studied William Jennings Bryan’s message to governors and progressives. The convention prepare plans include ticket allocations with 1000 for Baltimore, seating favors for states with candidates, and a fight over Ohio unit rule.
Wilson Replies to Bryan Telegram on Baltimore Convention
Gov. Woodrow Wilson said he received William Jennings Bryan's telegram urging him to join a movement against Judge Parker’s temporary chairmanship at the Baltimore convention. He would answer at once but would not reveal the tenor of his reply. He allowed Bryan to publish his response and kept to his practice of leaving communications to the recipient.
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Democrats Name Rules Committee for National Convention
The Democratic sub committee in Baltimore named a rules committee to draft convention procedures with delegates for each instructed candidate. Members include Martin Wade Iowa Clark Howell Georgia John T McGraw West Virginia R M Johnson Texas Norman K Mack New York. Charles R Crisp was named parliamentarian. The panel will meet tomorrow night.
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Calls platform and candidates issues at Baltimore convention
Speaker Clark telegraphed William J. Bryan that a united appeal to the Democratic national committee could keep the Baltimore convention focused on platform and candidate nominations as the only real issues for delegates to divide.
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Baltimore Convention Buzz Quietly Builds In City
Baltimore, Md on June 21 becomes a makeshift convention hub as delegates and national committee members arrive. Campaigns for Underwood and Clark jockey for position with estimates showing Underwood 110–120 votes early while Clark command is about 470 delegates with 406 instructed.
Resinol Remedies Touted For Ringworm Cure
Nessville Pennsylvania May 11 1912 testimonial claims Resinol Soap and Ointment cured ringworm after five weeks of suffering. Patient describes facial neck sores burning sleeplessness and relief after treatment. Also mentions eczema and other conditions with a 60 cent remedy for skin issues.
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Graduation Suits Offered by S. H. Harrison Co
The S. H. Harrison Co advertises boys graduation suits in bine and black serge for ages 8 to 17 at 2.49 and 3.75. Long pants suits priced at 4.75 and 5.76. Located at 662 672 Washington Street.
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