Permanent Chairman James Delivers His Speech Today
Baltimore June 27 Permanent Chairman Ollie James led the nominating session at the Democratic Convention as delegates arrived in heat and noise. James attacked Taft and the Republicans while praising Bryan and urging a revenue tariff. Separately Senator Overman will draft the Democratic platform, slated for a Thursday submission to the convention.
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James
United Press
Baltimore
Parker
Taft
Champ Clark
Clark
Committee On Permanent Organization
Ollie James
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republcans
Willam J. Bryan
Bryag
Committee On
South Dakota
Wilson
Bryan
Tig Wits
Overman
Fight 18 Half Won Says Bryan in Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan told reporters that the fight is already half won and promised continued action against the Murphy Taggart Sullivan coalition. He spoke after an early morning appearance, declining to openly back Wilson and noting Nebraska is instructed for Clark. Friends worn Wilson buttons amid unresolved negotiations.
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Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Wilson
Nebraska
Clark
Wison
No Compromise Slogan Drives Progressive Convention
Baltimore June 27 The Progressive slogan No Compromise reflects a radical tilt as the unit rule breaks down in direct primary states. After Credential Committee work, permanent organization forms and James will give his speech with nominations likely to begin on a first-ballot fast track, possibly after the night session.
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Baltimore
James
Bryan
Credentials Committee
Governor Harmon still in the ring as Clark gains votes
The National Committee endorsed its findings except for South Dakota and the District of Columbia where Champ Clark delegates were seated, boosting Clark by 20 votes. New national committeemen named include Jelks, Sapp, Lynch, Powell, Galbraith, and Sells. Harmon denies withdrawal and remains noncommittal on delegate shifts.
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National Committee
South Dakota
District of Columbia
Champ Clark
Clark
W. D. Jelks
Alabama
W. F. Sapp
Kansas
F. D. Lynch
Louisiana
Robt
Powell
Mississippi
Galbraith
Oklahoma
Cato Sells
Texas
Bryan Says Harmon and Underwood Not in the Race
Baltimore June 27 William Jennings Bryan provides a summary of the presidential race noting Harmon is no longer a possibility with nine instructed votes outside his state and nineteen delegates opposing the unit rule. Underwood may fare slightly better but neither is likely to be nominated. others including Parker Baldwin Burke Foss Clark and Wilson are discussed with various ballot fates.
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Columbus
Baltimore
Harmon
Clark
William Jennings Bryan
Underwood
Parker
Baldwin
Burke
Wilson
Gov. Foss
Massachusetts
Luke Lea
Tennessee
William J. Bryan
Oscar W.underwood
Alabama
Bryan
Lea
Tennessee Statesman
Champ Clark
Hal Flood
Virginia
Wilden
Clayton
B. M. Alen
Birmingham
Moore
Georgia
Tom Watson
Roosevelt urges Bryan to bolt Baltimore convention for third party run
Alfred Henry Lewis, Baltimore correspondent, wires that Roosevelt via Francis J. Heney offered Bryan first place on a non partisan progressive ticket and Roosevelt would run for vice president. Roosevelt allegedly hopes this proves sincerity from Chicago and challenges Taft, despite his own lack of chance as a third party candidate.
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Alfred Henry Lewis
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Francis J. Heney
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
Taft
Election bets at Union League Club spark Taft Roosevelt wager
In New York on June 27 a Brooklyn Union League Club member bet $100 against $1,000 that Taft would carry no state in November. A separate wager at the game club offered $100 to $160 that Roosevelt would win at least as many electoral votes as Taft.
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New York
Union League Club
Brooklyn
Taft
Game Club
Col. Roosevelt
Unsettled Weather Weathers In Tonight And Friday
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with local showers tonight and again Friday. Clouds may linger with brief pockets of rain and cooler temperatures expected across the region.
Well Known Decatur Printer E. F. McGowan Dies
E F McGowan a Decatur resident for 12 years and foreman at Twin City Telegram died after a long illness. He had worked in Decatur Huntsville and other Alabama publications and had a brother in Birmingham. A brother from Jacksonville Florida was notified and expected to arrive. The body was cared for by Undertaker Frank Brown. He carried $500 life insurance with the Golden Cross order.
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Mack
Decaturs
Twin City Telegram
Huntsville
McGowan
Business
Birmingham
Union Springs
Jacksonville
Fla
Frank Brown
Roosevelt to campaign in Alabama for new party
The Montgomery Advertiser reports Theodore Roosevelt will visit Alabama to urge votes for his new party. He is expected to speak in cities including Gadsden Cullman Birmingham Montgomery and Mobile. The drive focuses on mobilizing progressive supporters in the Seventh and Ninth Districts and emphasizes Roosevelt as a pro progressive candidate unaffiliated with the Republican party.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Alabama
Montgomery
Gadsden
Cullman
Birmingham
Moise
Roosevelt
Alaba
Gomgres
Southern Lays Off Section Gang Workmen
Orders laying off the Section crew of the Southern Railway Company at Decatur for today were issued while a Washington conference between company officials and section gang representatives ongoing. Foremen of all section gangs reportedly received similar notices, leaving no section hand on duty across the road. For weeks locals had pressed for higher pay but no agreement had been reached.
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Southern Railway Company
Decatur
Washington
D. C
Bern Road
Small blaze confined to roof at EZ. 8 Joh ned Drive
A minor fire damaged a servant’s residence at EZ 8 Joh ned Drive yesterday evening. Firefighters kept the blaze from spreading beyond the roof and the flames were extinguished after steady suppression.
Taft Dismissal Rumors Hit Alabama Officials
Reports from Birmingham say several federal officials face removal in July due to opposition to President Taft shown at the Chicago Republican convention. Names include Joseph O. Thompson collector for Alabama and Mississippi, postmasters G R Lewis and Do than J B Daughry, and others in Birmingham Ensley Dothan Hartford and northern Alabama offices.
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Birmingham
Ala
Taft
Chicago
Joesph O. Thompson
Alabama
Mississippi
B. Wright
Fayette
J. R. Carter
G. R. Lewis
Bessemer
J. T. McEntry
Mr. McEntry
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Ensley
Byron Trammell
Dothan
J. B. Daughry
Hartford
Robbery suspects arrested in Grant StreetCleaning store case
Tom Neville and Blanche Moore Megroes were arrested at Blackwell's Livery stable by Chief Davidson and Officer Thompson on charges of robbing Henry Madison's cleaning and dye shop on Grant Street two weeks earlier. About $100 worth of clothing missing. some recovered. They face a police court hearing tonight.
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Tom Neville
Blanche Moore
Megroes
Blackwell's
Davidson
Thompson
Henry Madison
Grant Street
Thomas
Red Men Induct New Officers Into Posts
On June 24 1912 at Decatur Talncah Tribe No 33 Improved Order of Red Men inducted R J Jones Frank Pierce W S Jameison A B Lampkin and A C Banks into office for six moons The event followed with feasting reminiscences and ceremonial blessing by the Great Red Father invoking Kisha Manitou upon the members.
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Talncah
Decatur
R. J. Jones
Frank Pierce
Sachem
W.S. Jameison
Sagamore
A. B. Lampkin
A. C. Banks
Red Father
Company E to Drill Tonight Before Anniston Maneuvers
The Alabama National Guard unit Company E led by Captain R. C. Horton holds a regular drill this evening with full attendance urged. He aims to have the company in first class condition for maneuvers at Anniston scheduled July 16 to 26. Under his direction the unit is forming well and recent armory improvements accompany rising membership.
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Company E
Alabama National Guard
R. C. Horton
Anniston
Horton
Imade
GOFFEE 5 GOING UP SUGAR IS COMING DOWN
Coffee prices are rising as sugar falls with buyers noting a likely advance if importers hold the line. Local jobbers received notice of a one to two cent rise, while granulated sugar drops ten cents per hundred pounds to 5.65, a twenty cent fall in two days.
Pastor Dr James D Gwaltney Resigns From Central Baptist
Dr James D Gwaltney of Central Baptist church in New Decatur tendered his resignation effective by August first. He did not state reasons and may move to the Pacific Coast. congregation will consider the action next Sunday. Renowned as a scholar and speaker, his departure is a loss to the community. He came two years ago from Talledega First Baptist and was in Birmingham yesterday.
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James D. Gwaltney
Central Baptist Church of
New Decatur
Gwaltney
Pacific Coast
Dr. Gwaltney
Decaturs
Central Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Talledega
Birmingham
Poor Children’s Outing Planned for July 10
Ensign Norris of the Salvation Army and assistants prepare a country outing for 100 poor Decatur children on July 10. Local business leaders supply autos and ladies provide refreshments. Those wishing to help may call 355 and a Salvation Army member will collect donations.
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Ensign Norris
Salvation Army
Decaturs
Knights of Pythias Decatur Elect Officers
Hermione Lodge Knights of Pythias elected D. C. Yohlers as Chancellor Commander Rex Clay J Hudson as Vice Chancellor Dr W C Bailey as Prelate D W McGuvray as Master of Work W B Shackleford as Master of Finance P J Edwards as Master of Exchequer H A McConville as Keeper of Records and Seal J B Karp as Master of Arms A H Irons as Inner Guard Installation of these officers is set for next Monday night.
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Hermione Lodge
Knights of Pythias
D. C.yohlers
Rex Clay J. Hudson
W. C. Bailey
D. W. McGuvray
W. B. Shackleford
P. J. Edwards
H. A. McConville
J. B. Karp
A. H. Irons
Tennessee Senator Eyeing Underwood as Bryan’s Pick
Baltimore reports on the 1908 Democratic contest with Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee and other leaders weighing Oscar W. Underwood as Bryan’s preferred candidate. The piece notes Clark’s failure to back Bryan, Underwood’s rising support in Virginia, and party operatives coordinating delegate influence while Bryan’s stance remains unclear.
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Frank J. Bath
Nashville Democrat
Underwood
Bryan
Wood
Bath
Tennessee
Ted
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