Convention Abrogates Unit Rule Boosting Wilson Lead
Progressives at the Democratic National Convention win a key vote removing state unit rule for delegate voting. Ohio’s disputed delegates under Harmon rules faced binding power, while Wilson supporters claim gains as nominations loom. Kern of Indiana favored as temporary chairman amid shifting support and dark horse talk.
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Baltimore Convention Hears Bryan and Wilson Clash Over Platform
At Baltimore the Democratic convention heard Bryan and Wilson factions dispute the platform and candidate, with no victor in sight as two thirds rule blocks early nomination. Western Clark delegates shift to the progressive cause amid talks of a break, while James of Kentucky is pushed as permanent chairman to placate Bryan.
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Sullivan Defeats Harrison in Credentials Committee
Baltimore June 26 Contested delegations from Cook county Illinois and South Dakota faced the credentials committee. The panel endorsed the National committee findings in most cases, seating Sullivan delegates from ten Cook county districts and at large. Asheville Farr? (text cut)
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Convention Bulletin Highlights Second Session in Baltimore
The Baltimore convention gathers for its second session with thousands in attendance. Temporary Chairman Alton B. Parker takes the platform as reports from credentials and organization are set to be heard. Ex-Governor Folk of Missouri argues for the progressive platform before the house.
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Postal Telegraph official accuses rival head of throttling competition
W C Black superintendent of Postal Telegraph accuses T N Wall president of AT&T and that his confers conoury seeks to foist an illegal combine on the American people. Letter dated June 86 1912 from Plaines Cheyenne Wyoming criticizes a recent editorial quoting Wall and Western Union leaders.
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Ollie James Nominated Permanent Chairman at National Convention
Senator Elect Ollie James of Kentucky was named permanent chairman of the national convention after a harmony meeting of the permanent organization committee. Be Britton won the secretaryship 24 to 18, while Theodore Bell declined a nomination and Senator Culberson also declined the permanent chairmanship citing health concerns.
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Aldrich Declines California Progressive Committee Role
Governor Aldrich announced he will not join the committee of eighteen organized by Governor Johnson of California to lead the new progressive party. He said he will play regular and not participate in any bolting program.
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Senator Anthony Higgins of Delaware Dies in New York Home
Wilmington June 26. Former U S Senator Anthony Higgins of Delaware died today at his brother's home in New York. He was over 80, a Republican elected to the United States Senate from Delaware after a long illness.
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Taft veto of woolen bill denounced at convention
The Baltimore convention committee begins platform work after nominating hearings. A New York draft prioritizes tariff and efficient government, while Taft’s veto of woolen and related bills is denounced. Proposals include income tax by amendment, direct presidential election, and a single six year term. Page 4 continued.
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Baroness de Relanch Werth Committed Suicide at Nursing Home
June 20 in London Baroness de Relanch Werth formerly Morgan Hi of Washington killed herself by leaping from a window at a nursing home. Her engagement to Baron Helnaeh Werth, arranged by her parents after a troubled courtship, had been broken off earlier. Her grief and a frantic family effort to save her preceded the fatal act.
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