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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
The Baltimore Evening Sun notes William Jennings Bryan as the biggest dark horse, looming over the convention. Leaders fear him more than Parker foes, with Bryan pressing his bid for control and hoping to stampede the gathering toward his nomination.
United Press reports in Baltimore Maryland on June 25 that the Democratic primary featured a single ballot question or candidate choice, with no competing platforms or multiple options noted in the sparse coverage.
Norman E. Mack opens the Democratic National Committee convention and announces the party will stand by Parker for temporary chairman Sullivan wins in Illinois and Guffey moves back. United Press special Baltimore June 25 Bryan forces fall 31 to 22 with 20 votes for Ollie James and two for O’Gor.
In Jenna Georgia a mob broke into Cordele jail and hanged a negro woman accused of wounding Mrs. Jordan with a knife. Mrs. Jordan died from her injuries. The husband of Mrs. Jordan witnessed the lynching. The record notes Lizzie McKee visiting Caldwell on Tuesday.
William Jennings Bryan faces a heated battle for the chairmanship amid factional fights in Baltimore. The contest involves party factions and shifting endorsements as supporters clash over leadership direction.
On June 25 fifty years ago the Seven Days battles opened with the left wing of the Army of the Potomac advancing to within four miles of Richmond. Confederate forces contested the advance but eventually fell back, marking the start of a major campaign.
Baltimore Md June 25 The Democratic platform to be adopted will contrast with Chicago’s. It will not discuss initiative referendum or recall but may be suggested. It backs direct election of senators preferential primary corporation regulation and anti monopoly prosecutions. It favors a revenue tariff and money trust regulation with an income tax. Taft vetoes and tariff cuts criticized.
The old wooden dock at Eagle park Grand Island collapsed Sunday night killing 32. Seventeen bodies have been recovered and identified while organized rescue parties search the Niagara current for remaining victims. The victims include Amherst Court members of the American Order of Foresters and their families.
Washington reports a 48 hour lull in disturbances in the Spanish American republic. Admiral Usher at Guantanamo says his districts are quiet. Mr and Mrs H P Woodworth were visiting in Zanesville over Sunday.
Convention Hall Maryland June 25 delegates crowding the hall for the Democratic convention. Bryan nominates John W Kern of Indiana for temporary chairman and argues for progressives. Kern withdraws after compromise talks, Bryan becomes candidate. scene turns chaotic with jeers and calls for order as Parker supporters press for control.
Dr. E. E. Vorhies of Cambridge was nominated for state senator in the 18-19 district by acclamation at the Republican senatorial convention in Newcomerstown Ohio. The district includes Coshocton Guernsey Tuscarawas Monroe and part of Noble counties with Noble not present. The convention adopted Taft era Republican resolutions and endorsed candidates for governor and state officers. Continued on Page Five.
Chicago June 25 Colonel Roosevelt declares his stance on the Baltimore Democratic convention will not influence him. He will accept the progressive nomination on a progressive platform and fight the battle to the end. He to Oyster Bay for planning and rest. He names initial organization committee members including Hiram Johnson Gifford Pinchot James Garfield Moses Clapp Dix on Miles Poindexter C A Aldrich R S Vesey and A L Van Valkenburg.
Observations from the United States weather bureau at 8 p m list Ohio as probably fair with rising temperatures and light south and southwest winds for tomorrow. Washington reports the same outlook.
Harm on delegates in Ohio move to name State Chairman F E Hanley and other delegates without full caucus approval. Hanley severs ties with Harmon group after leaving Basil Gordon mansion meeting. Wilson faction later ratifies committee picks amid tension.
The Cleveland Suffrage party launches a trolley trip led by Maud Wood Park and Florence Allen to hold on road committee meetings. This first mobile campaign event marks the start of statewide suffrage activities coordinated by the party's executive committee.
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