Deadlock Broken by Nomination of New Jersey Governor
Special to The Herald from Baltimore June 29 reports Clark poised for nomination as the Democratic convention nears a decisive ballot. Wilson foes clash as Clark leads on multiple ballots, with Underwood and Harmon playing minor roles. The vote tallies show Clark fading, Wilson rising, and party nerves frayed as deadlock finally appears near a break.
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Arm Lands and City Property for Sale in Franklin TN
BLOOKER and CO offer land and houses in Franklin Tennessee. Listings include a 228 acre farm at 40 dollars per acre near Middle Tennessee station, a 300 acre farm at the same price, several improved acres near Lewisburg, a 2000 dollar farm, multiple residences from 4000 to 2000 dollars, business property on the square, and farms along the Dewate railroad at 40 to 70 dollars per acre. References to Franklin and Randsonhones areas are noted.
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Eleven More Ballots At Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention adjourned at three this morning after eleven ballots without a nomination. Clark led from the tenth ballot with New York's ninety votes boosting his tally, while Wilson trailed as factions clashed and attempts to stampede the convention failed.
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Indiana For Wilson Gains On Ballot In Nominating Fight
On July 1 Indiana moved thirty votes to Woodrow Wilson on the twenty eighth ballot the second day of balloting. Wilson reached his highest tally since balloting began as Indiana’s delegation shifted from Marshall to Wilson fueling renewed optimism among Wilson supporters. On the twenty seventh ballot the day started Bryan 1 Clark 469 Harmon 29 Marshall 30 Foss 68 Uncer Mood 112 Wilson 40644 Necessary 1a choles 728. Clark edged up slightly while Foss gained twenty three votes. Harmon 29 and Underwood 112 remained unchanged. Delegates seem set for a lengthy session with no material state shifts expected.
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Baltimore
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Break Between Bryan and Clark Shocks Democratic Convention
After twenty six ballots the deadlock in the Democratic convention continued with no clear nominee. Clark led Wilson 463 to 407 on the twenty sixth ballot as Bryan refused to back Clark while New York backed him. Bryan charged New York delegates and boss Murphy with backing Clark, and Clark rushed to Baltimore to condemn Bryan, predicting Clark’s finish in the conventions.
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Bone Rollers Nabbed Sunday on Fourth Street
Sheriff Godwin and Constable Good captured about six bone rollers Sunday in an empty house on Fourth street. A pistol shot halted the escape, four were brought to town and the rest caught later. They posted bond. an advertisement for unmarried men 18 to 36 was seen, with recruitment details available at the Masonic Building.Room 14.
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Phoenix Savings Bank Statement Praises Institution
The statement of the Phoenix Savings Bank and Trust Company appears in today’s issue. It speaks for itself with language affirming the bank’s high character, capable officers, and the splendid results achieved by its management.
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Phoenix Savings Bank & Trust Company
Low Rate to Chattanooga From Columbia by Rail
An offer from the Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis Railroad provides a low round trip fare to Chattanooga from Columbia with intermediate stops. The southbound train leaves Columbia at 8 35 am and arrives in Chattanooga 3 30 pm, returning from Chattanooga at 4 pm the next day to reach Columbia at 2 11 pm. The round trip fare is 2 50.
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White and Kelton Return After Birmingham Visit
Deputy Willis White traveled to Birmingham Saturday night and brought back C. T. Kelton who faced a charge of obtaining money under false pretense. Kelton’s friends supported him, and he was released in good standing and returned to Birmingham on the southbound train at 10 27 Sunday night.
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Forced to Let Crews Leave at Newport News
Washington June 28 General Wood was forced to discharge the crews gathered for transports Kilpatrick Meade Summer and McClellas at Newport News due to lack of funds. Only officers and clerks deemed necessary for army maintenance can be provided, leaving civilian recruited crews unpaid and effectively disbanded.
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Bowling Green Wins Rate Case in Interstate Commerce Ruling
Bowling Green Kentucky prevailed before the Interstate Commerce Commission, with the board finding freight rates tied to Clarksville and Nashville unjustly discriminatory in favor of Nashville. The decision sets Bowling Green rates from New Orleans at 17 cents per hundredweight, aligns Bowling Green to Louisville for sugar and Jacksonville to Bowling Green with Louisville for oranges, and places Bowling GreenMontgomery rates in line with ClarksvilleMontgomery rates.
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Announcements of Candidates for Congress and State Offices
The Herald announces Clarence W. Turner of Humphreys County the Democratic nominee for Congress from the Seventh District in the November 5 1912 election. It also notes Dr T Bledsoe Brown as a candidate for re election to the Tennessee Senate Twentieth District covering Maury Lewis and Perry counties, pending Democratic action. L H Hammond of Mt Pleasant is listed as a Democratic candidate for Representative from Maury County. Claud Godwin seeks re election as Sheriff of Maury County. W Spence McFall seeks re election as Trustee of Maury County. Ben Cowley seeks office of Tax Assessor Maury County with August 1 1912 election. Macon A Green runs for Maury County Board of Education third and fourth districts with August 1 1913 election. John S Brooks seeks reelection as Justice of the Peace Eighth District Maury County and Joe T Wilkes also seeks this post. Beaver Dam Springs Hotel opens for guests July 1 with Mrs Alice Estes manager. T Eb Gordon secretary treasurer.
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Humphreys County
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Perry
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Mt. Pleasant
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Brooks
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Beaver Dam Springs
Alice Estes
Primm Springs
Bath Toone Telephone
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Det Wat
Praise service at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia
A Sunday night service at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia drew high praise for its meritorious program. Pastor Dr. Molloy delivered a brief but helpful address that complemented the evening’s notable singing.
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