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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
2
A Baltimore dispatch notes William Jennings Bryan remains a dominant figure at the convention, despite early defections. Mississippi delegates plot to back alternative candidates, while pressure and politicking ripple through state leaders and local officials in Laurel and Vicksburg.
Bryan steered the Democrats in Baltimore to a historic progressive resolution opposing any presidential candidate under influence of J. P. Morgan and major financiers. The measure sparked furor when it sought to withdraw Ryan and Belmont delegates, a move seen as infringing state sovereignty. The resolution was pushed through after Bryan suspended the rules and passed by a two thirds majority.
Adjutant General Fridge issued the camp rifle practice plan at Camp Williamson beginning July 1 for 30 days. The executive staff includes Col. Sam T. McCants Maj. Geo A Hogaboom Capt H A Quinnelly and others with detachments arriving on varied dates. A school for officers and NCOs will run and rifle practice will be constant at the state range.
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