Committeemen Favor Parker In First Democratic Convention Battle
Committeemen cast ballots in a heated first round at a Democratic convention with Parker favored by party leaders and Commoner Worst edged by rivals in early proceedings.
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
2
Bitter fight over temporary Democratic chairman as Bryan contender
The Democratic National Convention faces a split over choosing temporary chairman Judge Alton B. Parker of New York, with William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska opposed. Bryan threatens to partner with Wilson and Clark forces or enter the race himself if Parker is named, signaling a fierce floor fight and possible Bryan nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreetert Evenaper Usion News Pereice
Baltimore
National Commiitee
Alton B. Parker
New York
Wimmam Jennitius Bryan
Nebracka
Bryan
Judie Parker
Nebraekan
National Committee
Liryan
Parker
Clark
Wilson
Alton J. Parker
James
Kentucky
Senor O'Gorman
Mack
Oelock
Tuelene
Judge Parker
Hull
Nebraska
Wi J Uryan
Nall
Lee
Mc Dryan
Neprosentative James
Benator Oforman
Champ Clark
Missouri
William 4. Kran
Nebirwele
Woodrow Widen
New Jereecy
Judean Harmon
Obie
Oscar W. Caderwood
Alabama
Thomas Jt Marshall
Indiana
Kugeto. Powe
Mateachusette
Corret Valor
Week's Telegraphic News Highlights
A concise roundup of key events from the week across politics, economy, and world affairs, distilled from telegraphic reports. Major developments include policy shifts, market movements, and international diplomacy notes shaping global headlines.
Multiple Drownings and Violent Incidents Reported Across Regions
Summary of violent deaths and disasters: drownings in Nemaha County Neb and Delta Colorado, a fatal railroad yard incident, a fatal river crossing near the Wompalgre river, a bank holdup pursuit near Hokehito with four killed and two wounded, and clashes after Sharp and Waldrop families battle in Sperry's neck Sherman Texas. Also notes boxing, architecture expo, and a railroad strike in progress with state responses.
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Sharp
Waldrop
Sperry's Neck
Sherman
Texas
Georgia Sharp
Nan
Box Fight Promoter Challenges Loyalty and Las Vegas Bout
The report details a Ban Praneteoe boxing threat in Anmint with a 9 pound side bet and a county cowboys team challenging work. Promoter Jack Curley denies Governor McDonald’s attempt to stop the Las Vegas bout. Eddie Johnson of Pueblo wins a decision over BV. Wine tore in a fifteen round match at Alatoan. The Pueblo crowd carries the event as others add noisy context about Law Veras and Queensberry rules.
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Ad Wolgaut
Ale Attelwi Fighd
Ban Praneteoe
Anmint
Maton
Alatoan
Cotormte
Pueblo Iy
Wintory
Jim
Queensberry
Belsom
Mowadogs
Presidential actions and Navy Secretary ill in early June
The article notes President Wilson issuing an executive order limiting eight hours for laborers and materials and exempting contractors on the Panama Canal. Navy Secretary Meyer’s illness follows a trip to Hamilton Massachusetts. Government spending exceeds 200 million on river and canal improvements with limited navigational gains. The President vetoes an army appropriations bill and signals disapproval of a provision affecting Major General Leonard Weed.
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Comerees
Patania Canal
UU. S. Treasury
Washington
Congress
Geewal Leenard Weed
Wall Mareh
Prince of Wales Birthday Messages Spark Teatime Diplomacy
The dispatch report notes the King of an unnamed nation offering the Order of the Golden Fleece and a suggestion for a conference of powers to settle the Turkey war. It also mentions Roland Garros winning the 10 000 aviation prize and a clash near Teple Mexico in which federal forces routed rebels, with prisoners and materiel seized.
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Prince of Wales
Pilin
Lily
Turkey
London Express
Roland Garros
Ancers
French Aero Club
Centennial era politics and war notes from a busy period
The item cites an estimated 150000 visitors to Chicago for a Republican convention, mentions Kentucky adopting modern registration for tal accumulation, St. Louis as a potential rump Progressive Party candidate, and reported Cuban battlefield deaths near Santiago. It notes resignations, large bets in New York, and various public health and legal items in a rapid, omnibus style.
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Chicago
Kentucky
St. Louis
Progressive Party
Ifba
Santiago
Cuba
Theotow FP
Shonts
Wyoming School for Detectives Opens Public Trial Run
The State Board of Charities and Reform opens the Wyoming School for Detectives near Lander on June 20 1912 for feeble minded and epileptic residents over age five to receive free tuition lodging medical care and education. Admission allowed to state residents with no charge unless financially unable guardians cover costs.
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Wyoming School For
Cheyenne
State Board of Charities and Reform
Lander
Wyoming
Farmers and Stockmen Plan County Association in Hot Springs
A movement seeks to organize a Hot Springs county Farmers and Stockmen Association to protect mutual interests in livestock, shared range rights, and conservation. The plan envisions uniting Big Horn basin farming and stock interests and expanding to Big Horn Park and Washakie counties.
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Hot Springa County
Big Horn Basin
Hot Springs County
Big Horn, Park and Washokie
Supreme Court Nixes Judge Pormalee Election Plan
The State Supreme Court reversed a Fourth Judicial District decision, ordering that primary and general elections in provisional counties be run by provisional commissioners appointed by the governor. Provisional county officials will perform the same functions as regular county officials, reducing Cheyenne area costs by about ten thousand dollars and reorganizing Platte and Goshen from the northern two thirds of Laramie County. The ruling stems from County Clerk William Dillman’s dispute over M R Merrill’s Platte County Democratic committee nomination.
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Cheyenne
State Supreme Court
Liramie County
Platte and
Goshen
Laramie
William Dillman
Laramie County
M R Merrill
Platte County
Health Board to push four statewide sanitary bills
Cheyenne reports the State Board of Health will present three measures to the upcoming legislature to improve sanitation. Proposed are school child medical exams a ban on common drinking cups and a registry for embalmers modeled on Colorado law. The board met with state medical examiners and approved pursuing passage.
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Cheyenne
State Board of Health
Colorado
State Board of Health Ls
Werbert T. Harrie
Berwin
Anna G. Hard
Sheridan
W. A. Wyman
Cheycupe
Entrymen Must Choose Between Laws for Final Proof
The General Land Office commissioner calls homestead entrymen to elect under Bow or other law for final proof. Elections must be made before October 6 NR to avoid proving under the alternative law.
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Washington
D. C
General Land Office
Wyoming Dels Fation
Congress
Wind River Reservation
Indian Office
Centennial-A Contract Set With Northern Colorado Coal
A two year agreement aligns Centennial A Contract to supply all coal for Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power Company, a major utility in the Capital City. Northern Colorado Coal Company will deliver shipments under the fixed term plan.
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Centennial
Northern Colorado Coal Company
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company
Wyoming News Highlights From Across the State
A wide array of Wyoming items report park openings in Yellowstone and park access via the Ogden Short Line. June events include Children’s Day in Cody and a Fourth of July race track in Laramie. New jury duty by a Sheridan woman marks a first, while land taxation shifts in Carbon County and a large irrigation project near Lander progresses.
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Ogden Short Line
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone Park
M. M. Hughes
Cody
Taft
Secretary of the Interior
Fort Laramie
South Side
Wyoming
Nebraska
Only One Fault to Find and Other Remarks
A mixed set of anecdotal items and sketches appears from a Chicago banquet including lines on honesty and economy. A Kansas farmer and a Dane discuss naturalization amid a judge’s questions about conditions and rain.
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Lambert Kaspers
Chicago
Kansas
Armen
Visit About Nitto bill Roars On Father Daughter Plot
A stern father, warned by his daughter’s suitor not to visit, is taken aback when the young man arrives at his door late. The caller explains he comes on behalf of their firm about the Nitto bill, prompting the father to mutter and urge him to call again.
Life Savers Entirely Practical Dialogue
A humorous exchange features Ben and his father debating practicality. The father notes the fiancée is very practical, driving her own car and able to disassemble a motor, illustrating a no nonsense suitor standard.
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Ben
Lines on Mabel's Face poem triggers anger and denial
An illustration shows a man writing a poem titled Lines on Mabel's Face to Rose and her anger leads to rejection as she tears up the work. The scene reflects a domestic quarrel over literary homage.
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Bat Rose
Mabel
Prediction Do you think fittels will Teach a green old age
A fragmented quip about aging and knowledge appears in a garbled historical text. It references a man who sings his own praises and hints at an encore, with garbled context suggesting a literary or theatrical aside.
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