Democrats Fight Over Temporary Chairman at Nation Convention
Baltimore dispatch reports the national committee approved former Judge Alton Parker as temporary chairman, provoking William Jennings Bryan to vow a floor fight. Bryan, backed by Wilson forces, may enter as a candidate or back Senator Kern if not in race. Contending camps brace for a split as Clark delegates shift, with seven presidential hopefuls listed and a festive convention atmosphere forming in the city.
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Bay State Deliberations Near Climax in Baltimore
New England banners fly as Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire and Vermont face rival camps over Clark and Underwood in Baltimore. Coughlin McDonald duel on national committee holds center stage while Gaston McSweeney and Nawn urge Underwood ballots. Foss loyalty tightens Clark line as Williams absent boosts Clark strategy.
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Gaston Seeks Delegation Support for Parker and Underwood
In Baltimore on June 24 Colonel William A. Gaston president of Shawmut National Bank Boston works to line up Massachusetts delegation for Judge Alton B. Parker as temporary chairman and for Congressman Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama for president.
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Praise for Underwood and Parker in Democratic delegation
Tonight the delegation was urged to back Judge Parker. The speaker endorsed Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama as the party’s best presidential nominee. Col Gaston led allies including Robert M. Burnett, Joseph H. O'Neil, and Hugh Nawn, all backing Parker and Underwood. Mayor Fitzgerald spoke with Charles Murphy of Tammany Hall, who supports Parker for temporary chairman.
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Murphy declines on Parker rumors and rumors committee
In Baltimore on June 2, Charles F. Murphy refused to comment on Mr. Bryan's remarks about Judge Parker as temporary convention chairman. Asked about charges Parker represents predatory wealth, Murphy said he had a right to silence. He also deflected questions on rumors by directing to a committee on rumors.
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Foss to Arrive in Baltimore to Open Presidential Campaign
Baltimore June 24 Word reached the Massachusetts delegation that Governor Foss will arrive Thursday to begin his bid for the Republican nomination for President in the upcoming campaign.
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