Democratic Convention Defers Platform To After Nomination
At Baltimore on June 26 the credentials and resolutions committees vote to defer adopting the platform until after presidential and vice presidential nominees are chosen. Senator elect Ollie James of Kentucky named permanent chairman as controversy swirls over precedents. Bryan argues the candidate should speak on the platform beforehand.
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Thes Committee On
Bryan
Ollie James
Kentucky
Committee On
Blanchard
Louisiana
KB. EK. Britton
Raleigh
Ghark
Arkansas
Rayner
Nomination Predictions Mark Early Convention Start
Baltimore June 26 The convention will organize tonight with little friction and nominating speeches expected first thing tomorrow. Clark's friends anticipate a first ballot nomination while Wilson's camp relies on Bryan with Underwood seen as a strong conservative alternative.
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Baltimore
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Clark
Wilson
Bryan
Underwood
Five or Six Doses at $66 Breaks Fever and Gripe
A brief ad notes five or six doses costing $66 cure fever and gripe without gripe or harsh effects. The copy touts strong action against fever and digestive upset, claiming it works better than calomel and avoids stomach irritation.
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Ciekén
Senator Kern Heads Committee After Bryan Refusal
Baltimore June 26 Senator John W Kern of Indiana was elected chairman of the resolutions committee after Colonel Bryan refused the post. The move places Kern in a key leadership role within the Senate committee structure as the party consolidates influence.
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Associated’ Press
Baltimore
John W.kern
Indiana
Resolutions Committee
Bryan
Clark Leaders Jubilant at Democratic Convention
Ballimore June 26 opening of the second day of the Democratic national convention finds Clark leaders predicting the nomination of the Missourian on the first ballot. Since yesterday’s Bryan defeat they grow more confident, with Gorman of New York seen as the likely vice presidential choice if Clark wins.
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Associated Press
Ballimore
Clark
Bryan
Gorman
New York
Colonel Bryan statement still unavailable after vote shows uncertain outcome
Baltimore June 26 All efforts to obtain a formal statement from Colonel Bryan regarding his plans have proven futile though the vote yesterday indicated he may be down and out he said it is not mind it Buy Hart Schaffner Marx guaranteed suits at Beard's Rub My Tism and Kruppe Smokers mentioned in the piece
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Baltimore
Goronel Bryan
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Street Paving Plans Foot Up Over 150000
Laurel Mississippi council hears preliminary report from Iowa Construction Company engineer Chase on street improvements. proposed routes include Maple and Magnolia streets and Fifth Sixth Seventh avenues with 14 000 feet of paving 20 000 cubic yards grading and 122 400 square yards paving at about 440 37800 total and 7 000 additional for engineering and tests.
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J.J. O'Ferrill
Ee Ge McGallum
M. Jones
Chase
Iowa Construction Company
City of Laurel
Church Street
Central Avenua
Front Street
Fifth Street
Eastman Gardiner &Co
Magnolia Street
Gault & Ship Island
Rathway
Sixth Avenue
Front Sire
Seventin
Sisk
Fifth Avenues
Sixth
Fifth Avenue
Central Avenue
Tay Eighish
Fagth Street
Jormerel Stneek
Crough
Negro Stabbed in Back Then Fights With Rifle
The incident occurred in Meek's quarter when Ed Knox a negro brakeman stabbed in the back by Foster Caldwell. Knox retrieved a Winchester rifle and shot Caldwell who later died. Knox survived his wounds and a guard was placed over him. Caldwell had recent domestic troubles and Caldwell was hospitalized before dying. The broader political dispute over a third party line involving Bryan and La Follette figures is mentioned but not detailed.
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Ed Knox
New Orleans, Mobile& Chicago
Foster Caldwell
Smith Market
Knox
Galdwell
Bolly
Alex
Caldwell
Jessie Gates Hospital
Galdwall
Governor Wilson Works the Wires in High Tension
Seagiri June 26: Governor Woodrow Wilson, in telephonic contact with campaign aides, weighs the Bryan candidacy issue and declares Mr. Bryan acting from conviction for progress without selfish motives while stating he is not a candidate.
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Woodrow Wilson
Iran
Ins
Alten
Parker
Democratic National Committee
William I. McGambs
Wilson Fenders
Bryan
Ma Underwood Stays In Office As Contenders Weigh
In Baltimore and at the Capitol a quiet day unfolds with Democratic figures including Speaker Clark and Rep Redfield in contact with news and allies. Alabama Rep Cadewood remains in his office aligned with friends while Democratic readers monitor developments for the vice presidential race. Local ads for Singer sewing machines and Hart Schaefer Marx clothing fill the page.
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Washington
Baltimore
Capitol
Clark
Advic
Caderwood
Alabama
House
Ballamore
Representative Redfield
New York
Ballimore
Attendance at Baptist encampment grows in forest
In Hattiesburg Mississippi visitors arrive on every train as the Baptist encampment expands. Speeches by T Z Barksdale of Natchitoches on success followed by Dr Lawrence on vice prevention and cure. Rev Ph Lipsey discusses the Great Unleavened Multitude in Mississippi and Dr McGlothlin on Christian characteristics of the Baptist and Paul the Apostle. Delegates tour the city by trolley and the annual officer election and board meeting are set for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Allendance
T. Z. Barksdale
Natchez
Dr. Lawrence
Ph. Lipsey
Mississippi
McGlothlin
Tofm
Baptist
Paul the Apostle
Hathiesburg
Trac~tion Company
Velvet Tobacco Ad Promotes Smooth Tabs and Discounts
An old newspaper ad fragment markets Velvet tobacco at Prices Paris and Stafford Springs, plus Wallace Drug Co. Waterfall. touts special pricing for quantities and mentions cheaper muslin underwear at Tate's, indicating a local shop promotion theme.
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Wisconsin
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
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Beard’s
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Tate's
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Thenre Rostand
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