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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
June 27 Baltimore reports Wilson gaining strength as the Democratic convention nears balloting. Clark supporters shift to Wilson after unit rule changes, with Bryan and the progressive bloc pushing for a party realignment. Delegates debate credentials and potential anti unit rule moves.
The brief lists various political names including Oscar W A Alabama Geral Woodrow Wilson Joe Judson Harmon Champ Clark Marshall Indiana William J Bryan Nebraska and Mayor William J Gaynor New York. It appears as a partial OCR fragment referencing American political figures and officials.
In Baltimore on June 27 the Bryan-progressive bloc won a decisive vote 565 to 462, breaking the unit rule and ousting the reactionaries from leadership. The clash included fist fights during the roll call and an outburst as Charles Murphy of Tammany spoke against the minority report.
After last night’s session Bryan emerges as the pivotal figure in the Democratic race. Wilson gains votes as Champ Clark loses Bryan’s support to Wilson, while Bryan’s nomination remains an even toss despite reports of his elimination. Other candidates’ chances are deemed uncertain.
James Randolph Walker as chairman asserts a ticket led by him and Senator La Follette would win Colorado and the nation by two to one, promising sweeping support if the Citizensus Party gains power.
Colorado delegates split in the temporary chairman contest at the Baltimore convention. Voters against Bryan included Miles G. Saunders Pueblo A C Mc Chesney Trinidad W H Barlow Antonito W J Galligan Fort Collins C P Maltby Denver Annie H Pitzer Colorado Springs. Bryan supporters were Charles F Tew Greeley John C Bell Montrose J A Ferris Golden W S Stratton Fort Morgan John Donovan Longmont and L A Von Tilborg Cripple Creek.
Frederick June 27 The Frede rick municipal election contest decided by Judge G H Bradfield will end July 1 when the non union citizens ticket officers take oath led by Ernest Whiles as mayor and trustees B Luce Lewis Neyer S F Delong. Union man James Burkhart will leave office. The board will tackle water supply and town hall.
Mr and Mrs Glen Stow have come back from Eldora where they spent their honeymoon in a Tribune cabin.
Everett Kemp’s The Music Master drew strong crowds as the season’s highlight and left listeners moved. Sibyl Sammis MacDermid headlined a varied program with husband pianist. the Raches from New Zealand presented native dress lectures. Miss Belle Kearney lectured. Royal Italian Guards Band offered concerts. Tickets show interest in a next season.
Harry Burman of the C. L. Burman mercantile store revealed a Denver marriage to Miss Amanda C. Nelson of Chicago after purchasing one pair of shoes in Denver. The couple, former Chicago schoolmates, wed last night with Rev. Johnson of the First Baptist church officiating.
Judge O Connor fines C H Rhodes twenty five dollars plus costs and his wife and daughter five dollars each with costs. London is dismissed. The altercation began on a station platform with a pistol and poker involved, drawing farmers to town. The case draws local debate over Rhodes's past as a school teacher and the appeal is noted.
Eaton June 27 Frank Wilson a Union Pacific section foreman had a near disaster when he jumped from a gasoline inspection car going 40 mph near Lucerne. He attempted a safe exit but momentum carried him six times across the right of way before he stopped against a fence and suffered a badly bruised knee.
Word reached local papers of Charles Ecklund death. He died Tuesday night at his Morrill home after moving from here years ago. He was 39, survived by widow and two children. He was brother to Mrs Magni Johnson of Greeley. Mr and Mrs Johnson left Wednesday to attend the funeral.
Baseball game announces a Sunday 3 PM clash between the Colorado Telephone Co of Denver and the Greeley Spuds at Island Grove Park. Both teams are described as fast and a 25 cent admission is listed.
By orders of the district court of Denver the management of the Denver Laramie Northwestern railroad is now in the hands of the receivers. New appointments have been made and policy changes announced including abolition of the general superintendent and general attorney offices. Appointments: W H Bryant and W W Garwood as attorneys, A F Dodd as auditor, S K Martin as traffic manager, C R Hines as chief dispatcher and trainmaster, E Nedro as master mechanic. Existing officers remain in place until further orders. The Continental Trust Co Marshall B Smith.
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