25 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
1
A heated Baltimore convention split after Bryan lost the vote for temporary chairman 506 to 570. Disorder dominated as Cardinal Gibbons led the invocation and delegates clashed over Parker versus Bryan, with Kern urging compromise and Bell supporting Parker amid ongoing protests.
Baltimore June 25 The Democratic National Committee ratified Judge Alton B Parker of New York as temporary chairman by a 31 20 2 vote The selection followed all day conferences then brief sessions Bryan pledged to oppose Parker on the convention floor and might seek the chair himself if needed
The Delite presents a light society comedy photo play starring Misa Dorothy Gibson. Advertisers tout her as the original Harrison-Fisher Girl and the best talked about actress in the photo play world. The piece highlights Harri valor survivors of the pitante.
Father McDermott hosts a Fourth of July barbecue picnic at Oakland Park to raise funds for pews at St. Ann’s Church. The event features music dancing sports and a barbecue lunch from 12 to 2. Proceeds aim to clear church debt and finance pews by Christmas.
At last night’s committee session in New Decatur the Electric Light Company price cut proposal for a new franchise drew lengthy discussion but no action. Tonight’s council meeting is expected to revisit the issue along with plans for improvements and a possible license reduction for moving picture shows.
Col Henry Watterson in the Louisville Courier Journal calls on Democrats at Baltimore to embrace responsibility and unity. He rejects Republican efforts and condemns reform cant while urging focus on lasting principles, national strategy, and clear opposition to Wall Street influence.
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