Promises Fight to Bitter End Faces New Party Groups
Roosevelt men announce a committee on organization with Nelson White and Richmond Pearson named among others. They discuss adopting the Columbus speech as platform with possible recall clause removal. Elector issues loom large as Taft and Roosevelt camps debate strategies. John Mitchell is favored as Roosevelt’s running mate.
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Philadelphia North American
W. R. Nelson
Kansas City Star
Richmond Pearson
North Carolina
William A. Prendergast
New York
William Allen White
Kansas
Ben Lindsey
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
George L. Record
New Jersey
Charlies’ H. Thompson
Vermont
E. C. Carrington
Maryland
Roosevelt
Columbus
Taft
Senators Root
Crane
Penrose
Senator Root
John Mitchell
Roosevelt Says Offer of Nomination Withdrew Oust Debate
In Toledo Roosevelt recounted an offer to back his nomination if he would drop the bid and accept a plan to oust the disputed delegates. He would have accepted only with a written pledge from 30 undecided delegates to reopen the convention fight, eject crooked delegates, and name a new temporary chairman. Walter F. Brown, seen as Roosevelt ally, sat in at Chicago committee proceedings, signaling potential stance on a third party bid. Powell Clayton, Arkansas committeeman, is noted as the oldest member.
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Toledo
Roosevelt
Chicago
Walter F. Brown
Ohio
Brown
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Big Fight on at Baltimore in Democratic Nominating Battle
The article describes a heated push in Baltimore where anti Bryan forces led by Charles F. Murphy back Judge Parker with a planned majority of 150. Bryan supporters in doubt await possible substitute candidates while Bryan weighs entering the race himself. Speaker Clark holds pivotal leverage amid intra party tensions as the Democratic national committee moves forward.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Judge Parker
Bryan
Ollie James
Kentucky
Kern
Indiana
O'Gorman
Parker
Clark
Judge Walker
Speaker Clark
Demcratic National Committee
Bryan declares predatory interests seek nomination at convention
In Baltimore on June 25 William J. Bryan, after a committee defeat, accused predatory interests of dictating party decisions and pled to bolt if he cannot dominate. He attacked Parker, warned that a progressive candidate will be pressed, and said he may run for temporary chairman if no leader emerges.
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Baltimore
National Committee
William J. Bryan
Judge Parker
Chicago
Roosevelt
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Murphy
Mr. Taft
Mr. Parker
Parker
Committee Names Temporary Officers in Virginia Meeting
The committee selected Alvah H. Martin of Virginia as temporary secretary and designated a member as temporary chairman. The move aims to organize proceedings while a full slate is prepared.
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Alvah H. Martin
Virginia
Hadley opposes Roosevelt third party move
Jefferson City Mo June 25 Governor Hadley arrived back from the Chicago convention and declared he will not join the Roosevelt third party movement.
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Hadley
Jefferson City
Chicago
White Quits Committee and Joins Roosevelt Group
Chicago June 25 William Allen White of Kansas resigns from the national committee and aligns with the Roosevelt committee in a significant party realignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Chicago
William Allen White
Kansas
National Committee
Roosevelt Committee
Contested Illinois Delegates Decide for Sullivan Faction
In Illinois the Hearst Harrison contest for 82 delegates was resolved with the Sullivan faction awarded the seats including delegates at large alternates at large and district delegates from 11 districts. In Pennsylvania James M Guffey’s leadership ended and State Chairman Palmer was chosen to succeed him.
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Illinois
Hearst-Harrison
Roger Sullivan
Sullivan
Pennsylvania
James M. Guffey
Palmer
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The speaker expresses party loyalty and a stance against the Republicans, warning that without clear action voters will ignore rhetoric. The remark emphasizes party identity and accountability amid political conflict.
Bribery Alleged in Convention Vote for Parker
Ex Governor Folk of Missouri claims money was used to buy delegates to vote for Parker and organize the convention for Murphy and Ryan. The scene described in the Hotel Belvedere lobby sparked wild excitement as Bryan attacks on Judge Parker followed. Folk said a bribed delegate would be produced on the convention floor today.
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Folk
Parker
Baltimore
Murphy
Ryan
Belvedere
Bryan
Missouri
Idi
Bryan Preparing Speech Versus 1896 Oration
Baltimore reports Colonel Bryan finishing a new campaign speech after two months of work. Friends say he plans a sweeping address designed to persuade delegates and restore momentum following the 1896 victory. The convention's post speech outcome remains uncertain.
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Baltimore
Colonel Bryan
Bryan
Ohio delegates seek Bryan nomination at meeting
Baltimore reports that several Ohio delegates led by William E. Reinhart of Sandusky visited William Jennings Bryan and declared We want you for president while signaling no embarrassment to Bryan.
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Baltimore
Ohio
William E. Reinhart
Sandusky
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Reinhart
Unit rule fight renews as Cleveland leaders discuss strategy
The Belvedere hotel caucus planned continued opposition to the governor and the unit rule. Mayor Newton D. Baker signaled the fight remains on after submitting a question to the national committee about whether the unit rule can be enforced where delegates are elected directly with instructions. Hanley pledged aid and predicted Bryan would be deeply involved. Governor Harmon and Hamilton County delegates were also in focus as James Ross Hugh L. Nichols and K. H. Moore named the resolutions committee with Atlee Pomerene replacing John H. Clerk.
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Belvedere Hotel
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
National Committee
Hanley
William Jennings Bryan
Gordon Mansion
Atlee Pomerene
Resolutions Committee
John H. Clerk
Harmon
James Ross
Hugh L. Nichols
K. H. Moore
Harmon delegates set to back Governor in national convention
Ohio Republicans name Pomerene to convention roll and nominate Campbell chair of their delegation. Delegates from Ohio back Harmon, with Daugherty Peck Harold and Sayler as occasional opposition. Pomerene aims to push a national funds plank and lending program, while Green plans a mines department expansion. Ohio supporters tout Harmon in Baltimore amid illness of manager Gordon.
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Ernor
Pomerone
Clark
FE. H. Moore
Harmon Ohio
Harmon
Michael A. Daugherty
Lancaster
John Weld Peck
Cincinnati
Vallee Harold
Portsmouth
J. M. Sayler
Christiansburg
James B. Campbell
Harmon Forces
W. S. Thomas
Springfield
E. J. M. Smith
Ottawa
Joseph H Dowling
Dayton
Robert Scott
Cambridge
James Ross
Columbus
Thomas J. Cogan
Johns. Snook
Paulding
P. J. Shouviin
Pomerene
William Green
Coshocton
Federal Department of Mines
United States
Hermon Hubbard
Virginia Cole
Resolutions Committee
Chicago
Hubbard
Cole
Baltimore
Ohio
Uncle Jud
Isaac R. Sherwood
Toledo
The Farmers Wife Savings Ad
An old advertisement urges farmers to open a savings account for their wives at Cambridge Loan & Building Co. The copy highlights separate funds labeled egg and butter money, a savings book, and semiannual interest credits, signed by secretary T. R. Deselm and dated June 20.
Guernsey Building and Loan Co notes inducement rate
The company states it does not count the 4 percent paid to depositors as part of the inducement but as the type of security they receive. It emphasizes operating on a low loss basis. Secretary E A Scott lists $323 on Wheeling Avenue Cambridge Ohio as of June 1.
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Guernsey Building and Loan Company
E. A. Scott
Wheeling Ave
Cambridge
Advance Payment Policy for City Subscriptions
City subscriptions must be paid within one week after expiration to receive the advance rate of 30¢ per month. If paid late, arrears accrue at the regular rate of 10¢ per week. 22-tf.
Money to borrow with mortgage security offer
May 16 notice invites readers to contact The Guernsey Building and Loan Company in Cambridge for loans from 500 dollars onward secured by gilt edged mortgage. Also a Class No. 14 M P church picnic announced for next Thursday at Taylor's Grove with members assembling at one o'clock in front of the library.
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Guernsey Building and Loan Company
Wheeling Ave
Cambridge
M. P
Taylor's Grove
John Bailey Returns From Business Trip to New Philadelphia
John Bailey arrived Tuesday morning returning from a business trip to New Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bailey
New Philadelphia
Bryan Support Solidifies for Temporary Chair Role
The morning session produced decisive votes in favor of Bryan for temporary chairman. Bryan's delegates claim about 700 votes for him and 600 for any challenger, with Kern of Indiana announced as the Bryan nominee at 10 10. The Bryan team met in his room to finalize the plan with a guest list including Lea Kern Burleson Owen Sulzer Newlands Garber Charles Bryan and John McGraw.
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Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Luke Lea
Tennessee
Burleson
Texas
Owen
Oklahoma
Sulzer
New York
Newlands
Nevada
Harvey Garber
National
Ohio
Charles Bryan
John McGraw
West Virginia
Democratic convention opens amid chaos and bandwagon rush
United Press reports the Baltimore opening of the Democratic national convention featured poor admission organization and rain soaked crowds. Green door tenders and police sheltered from the downpour as delegates struggled to reach seating, while band wagon sentiment among Ohio delegates raised the prospect of a rush to a favored candidate.
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United Press
First Regiment Armory
Baltimore
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Andrew Jackson
Ohio
Ice Cream Social at Old Cambridge Baptist Church
A community ice cream social is planned at Old Cambridge Baptist Church on Thursday evening in June. Everyone is invited to attend from 4 to 8 PM for fellowship and treats.
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Old Cambridge Baptist Church
Coupon Offer for Morocco Leather Bible at Jeffersonian Office
A promotion advertises a Morocco leather Bible available with a single coupon. Readers are instructed to clip the coupon and bring 98 cents to the Jeffersonian office to obtain the item.
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Jeffersonian
Wheeling visitors return home from Cain visit
Mrs. G. B. Zeek, Mrs. M. B. Boyles and Mrs. M. J. Cain of Wheeling, who had been visiting Dr. C. R. Cain, returned home Tuesday morning.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane White held at Bean home
The ceremony conducted by Rev. W H Wilson featured a biographical sketch and address. Born August 31 1834 in the Shriver farm she died June 23 1912 aged 77 9 22. She was married to Thomas White December 25 1851 and had six children. Interment at Harmony burying ground.
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Jane White
W. E B. Bean
North Fourth Street
W. H. Wilson
Byesville
First Baptist Church
Byesville Baptist Church
Wilson
Jane (Shriver) White
Shriver
Mark G. Shriver
Adam
Delilah Shriver
Spirit Land
Thomas White
J. C. Glenn
Cambridge
Ohio
Harvey Watson
New Concord
R. D
A. R. Pollock
Butler
W. E. Bean
Ruth A
Herschel D
White
Benjamin Wharton
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Christian Church
W. EB. Pean
W. F R. Bean
Harry Glenn
T. A. Glenn
Harmony Burying Ground
Funeral of Augustus Lemal Held on Campbell Avenue
Augustus Lemal died at his home on Campbell avenue last Sunday June 28. The funeral was held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock. Interment followed in Northwood cemetery. A large number of friends attended to pay a final tribute.
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Augustus Lemal
Campbell Avenue
Northwood Cemetery
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