Delegates Rally to Push Early Nomination at Democratic Convention
Baltimore June 26 Delegates show firm will to conclude the Democratic national convention swiftly. Committees report credentials and prepare platform under Bryan as potential nominee supporters urge Mayor Gaynor as compromise. Kern appeals for harmony while Parker gains wary support in a tense hall.
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Baltimore
Joseph E. Bell
Indianapolis
Bell
John W. Kern
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
Wm. J. Gaynor
New York
Gaynor
Perpista
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Murphy
Marshall
Opening Session Opens with Convention Seating Row
The Democratic and Republican conventions ignite in dispute over temporary chairmanship as Parker supporters rally, Bryan supporters react, and delegates clash. Bryan makes a strong challenge, while Parker gains some momentum before order is restored and cheers fade.
Charles F. Murphy Tammany Leader Declares Fer Gaynor Bailot
Charles F Murphy a Tammany leader declares Fer Gaynor on the first ballot. The report notes Murphy backing Gaynor as the preferred candidate within the party ranks.
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Tammany
Gaynor
Convention Ends After Tumult With Parker, Bryan Absent
The Parker and Bryan factions clash as disturbances overwhelm the judge’s vote tally. Judge Parker adjourns the convention to 2 PM after a late start and low public turnout. Bryan misses the session due to other commitments but is urged to chair the resolutions committee.
Bryan Holds Calm After Parker Defeat At Convention
In Baltimore on June 26, William Jennings Bryan said he has no formal statement to issue after losing the temporary chair position to Judge Parker. He will attend resolutions committee meetings with minor requests and remains passive about future convention steps, while a third party launch is planned at Oyster Bay.
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Mr. Bryan
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Colonel Bryan
John W. Kern
Indiana
National Committee
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O’gormar
New York
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Texas
Folk
Missouri
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Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Luke Lea
Tennessee
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Senator Kern
Shively
Judge Parker
Norman Mack
William J. Bryan
Baltimore
Belvidere
Resolutions Committee
Bryan Bolt
Democratic and railroad politics headline a busy national scene
The piece notes Charles Poeschenstein replacing Roger Sullivan as Illinois committeeman, Taft aides consider Hilles as GOP chair, and Thomas Taggart re elected to the Democratic national committee amid talks of retirement. It also mentions European streetcars starting in Catshead and a quiet Cuba alert.
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New Democratic National Committee
Charles Poeschenstein
Roger Sullivan
Illinois
Admiral Uhser
Guantanamo
State Department
Cuba
Flat Rock
la Follette
Baltimore
Hal Chase
New York Americans
Chase
Charies
Almira Wheeler
John W. Wheeler
G. Tabor Thompson
Philadelphia
Charles D. Hilles
the Treasury
Republican National Committee
Taft
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Democratic National Committee
Taggart
National Committee
Untouchables of India Live in Palm Leaf Huts
Bhalat Nihal Singh, writing in Southern Workman, describes the lived misery of untouchables in India. He notes huts with no furniture or windows, crowded floors with cow dung, one meal daily, and widespread disease including leprosy. Education is minimal. only about five in a thousand pariah children attend school.
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India
Director General of Public Instruction of
Bombay
Presidency
Bhalat Nihal Singh
Workman
Famous Stage Beauties Use Bucklen’s Amica Salve
An ad touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a cosmetic and medicinal remedy. It claims it vanishes eczema and salt rheum and heals sores, burns, cuts, chapped hands, and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Irvin & Willard’s.
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Irvin & Willard’s
Cold air dangers and protective breathing beguiled by Alaskan tale
A Seattle man recounts an Alaskan pioneer on extreme cold and lung freezing. He notes mouth breathing risks, the need for facial protection, and warns pneumonia from cold air. horses use breathing bags and riders wear face protection. Canadian Northwest Mounted Police regulate horse care on freight wagons to prevent exposure.
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Sweden
Seattle
North West Mounted Police
Waashkington
Hera
The Eye’s Blind Spot
A reader notes the eye blind spot where the optic nerve meets the retina, and explains a test by holding fists to reveal the blocked image. A humorous aside mentions Burroughs-Mr. Merchant and a new office boy reacting with laughter after an appointment.
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Burroughs
Mr. Merchant
Foils a Foul Plot with New Live Pills Ad
A medical ad promises relief from a supposed plot between liver and bowels by taking Dr Kings New Live Pills. It claims the pills compel proper action of stomach liver and bowels and restore health. Address: Irvin and Willard's.
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Irvin & Willard'a
Vinol advertised as stomach cure in Seymour Indiana
Edw. Nieman reports chronic stomach trouble relieved after five weeks on Vinol. He praises cod liver elements and tonicron for digestion and strength, noting weight gain and return to work. Money-back guarantee offered. sold by Mactord Doran druggist Covington.
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Ind
Nieman
Vinci
Mactord Doran
Coviagtes
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