Deadlock at Democratic Convention on 42nd Ballot
Baltimore July 1 The Democratic National Convention adjourned after a 42nd ballot with Wilson at 494 votes and Clark at 430. Wilson gains and losses shift as New England and Iowa align, while Palmer pushes for an alternative in case of continued deadlock. Bryan's attack on New York sparks strong reactions among delegates.
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Bryan Hope urges third candidate to break deadlock
In Baltimore at the Belvedere hotel, William Jennings Bryan promotes adherence to the anti-Morgan Belmont Ryan resolution and proposes compromise candidates Kern OGorman Culberson Reyner and Ollie James. He argues progressives should guide nominations not mere delegate preferences. He warns against nominees obligated to Murphy and financiers, urging impartial leadership.
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Clark camp charges Bryan Parker deal false says Clark committee
Chicago July 1 the Champ Clark executive committee declares there was no deal to line up Clark delegates for Parker or Bryan and no effort to influence the outcome. Clark advisory committee and Dubois deny Bryan’s charge of manipulation and neutrality of Clark’s managers between Parker and Bryan.
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Absentee owners grind profits at expense of slave wages
In a Washington dispatch, C. H. Tavenner reports on Democratic hearings showing absentee ownership in mills. Wealthy owners live far away in Boston or New York, hiring managers to boost dividends while workers, including women and children, endure starvation wages. The piece likens owners to slave drivers and links absentee ownership to monopolistic systems tied to tariffs.
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Underwood Says He Won't Attend Baltimore Convention
Rep. Underwood of Alabama declined to commit to Baltimore calling for invitation to approve the platform. He expressed hope that balloting would continue tomorrow.
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Tragic Dover Dorchester Bay Aviators Die In Monoplane Crash
Harriet Quimby first woman to cross the English Channel in an aeroplane and her passenger W A Willard are killed when a Bleriot monoplane plunges into Dorchester Bay after a wing gust. Miles Quimby and Blanche Scott witness the crash as Quimby had just flown above Boston Harbor. Quimby was a Leslies Weekly writer and aviation author. she leaves a grieving mother.
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Telephone line project starts between Sheridan and Casper
Mountain States Telegraph and Telephone company begins immediate construction of a four–gang crew to build a Cheyenne to Sheridan circuit, aiming for a 90 day completion and improved links to Denver Montana and the Pacific Northwest. Crews start from Sheridan and Casper and work toward each other.
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Tornado Devastates Area Leaving Dozens Dead
A severe tornado near Regina on July 1 killed at least forty one people with many bodies still buried in debris. The disaster damaged property worth about 1,000,900 dollars. Dozens more are missing or presumed drowned as lake waters recede. Authorities report disrupted communications and crews await lake drying to recover remains.
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