Democratic Convention Platform Draft Progress Amid Debate
A Baltimore dispatch from June 28 reports late stage of Democratic platform drafting. Bryan-led subcommittee debates wording on female suffrage initiative recall and progressive planks while seeking to win Republican progressives. Goals include restraint on central currency control, gradual reform, and financing bank protections.
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Baltimore
Mmr
Bryan
Penus
Norcy
Col. Roosevelt
Listance
Samuel Gompers
Tim Commite
Espe Jal Ettess
Sens
Newlands
House of Representatives
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
Democratic Deadlock Persists in Ballots at Baltimore
June 28 Baltimore convention hall buzzed with crowd energy as second ballot results show Clark, Wilson, and Endicott in contention. Ohio and Vermont shifts bolster Wilson while other candidates trail. speculation swirls on plans to break the deadlock and a possible Kern Underwood ticket.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Chirk
Clark Huh
Wilsear
Clark
Wilson
Vermont
Baldwitt
Enderwoor
Hannon
Marshall
Baldwin
Sulzer
Bryan
The Second Ballot at the Democratic Nomination Convention
The second ballot shows a sprawling tally from many states, including Underwood and Clark leading several columns. Delegates discuss potential vice presidential picks and platform timing as ballots continue into the evening and possibly tomorrow.
The Third Ballot Results Across States and Candidates
On the presidential nomination ballot, Clark appears as the leading candidate in numerous states with varied scores. The tally lists Clark receiving high counts in Maryland, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, and several others, while Wilson and Underwood appear in multiple second-place or lower counts across the same states. The list reflects a fragmented field with no clear nationwide winner emerging from the third ballot.
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Twidimore
SRL
Dane
Pillows
Mabina
Tnderwood
Avivonie
Clark
Churk
Califormia
Chirk
Catorado
Cuuk
Underwood Underwands
Irk
Arlinghk
Political maneuvering as Democratic nomination debate heats up
Through June 28 Baltimore and Washington report a crowded field for the Democratic presidential race. Governors Burke and Marshall draw strong vice presidential talks, with figures like Sulzer, Baker, Gorman, Redfield, Preston, and Underwood discussed as possible running mates. Underwood remains a front runner for the nomination, with party harmony at stake.
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Baltimora
Burke
North Dakota
William Sulzer
New York
Hose Committee On Foreign Affairs
Newton Baker
Crevelat Sanrter
O'Gorman
William Redfield
James Preston
Baltimore
Robert HH. Henry
Texas
Marshall
Indiana
Oxcar V. Underwood
Alyot
Underwood
Miisoig
Temale
Labor Leaders Appeal Over Sentences In Contempt Case
Washington officials report Samuel Gompers and Hank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor fled an appeal from Justice Wright's contempt ruling. They were sentenced to one year and nine months in jail, with execution of the sentence stayed. Justice Wright refused to sentence John Mitchell in his absence, and the appeal proceeds despite confusion over the proceedings.
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Washington, D. C
Tuna
Samuel Gompers
Hank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wright
John Mitchell
Uhlusg Mitcheil
Political realignments hint at candidate shifts amid party divisions
Early day speculation suggested Sullivan and Taggarn may split, with New York leaning toward Clark and Indiana groups favoring Wilson. Interest in Bryan faded as a potential contender receded, reflecting a rift between the south and New York factions. Continued on page 4:5.
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Sullivan
Taggarn
New York
Clark
White Dunolly
Indiana
Wilson
Tere
Bryan
South
Rebels Kill Esteraz in Vega Bellaca Near Michara
In Cuba General Evatisto Esteraz, rebel leader, was killed by government troops led by Lieutenant De La Torre near Vega Bellaca, six miles from Michara. The death marks a decisive blow to the rebellion. General Ivonet likely captured soon. Crowds lin ed the streets as Esteraz lay in state for burial. In Chicago, Keystone Water Case probe shifts to catalogue-house dealings with testimony suggesting coercive selling to exclusive channels.
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Santiago
Cuba
Evatisto Esteraz
Vega Bellaca
Michara
Songo
Lieutenant de la Torre
Tedro Jyonet
Esteraz
Lieut
de la Torre
Ivonet
Alge
Krent
Havana
Monteagude
Esterox
Monteaxuda
Clark Sleeps Through Delegates Vote in Washington
Washington reports Speaker Clark slept through the balloting at Baltimore. He rose briefly after his naval retiring hour, then went home and slept before delegates cast their first ballot. He remained unaware of the outcome until morning, as bulletins arrived at the Capitol and he was escorted home by Senator Reed.
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Washington, D C
Clark
St Wight
Baltimore
Lita
The
Capitol
Reed
Developments Favor Third Party Movement Emerges
Oyster Bay June 48 Will Iami H Hotchkiss former New York state superintendent of finance under Hughes is expected at Sagamore Hill to consult with Colonel Roosevelt on organizing a new party in New York. Roosevelt, now in Baltimore, says the layout could help the progressive cause. he rates a Wilson nomination as ineffective. He reads La Follette’s critique but will not engage now. Missouri race clears for Republicans as Supreme Court grants contest relief for state officers, Brown and Evens confirmed.
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Senetoy LaFollette
Trevision
Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
John C. Brown
N. P. Evens
Mississippi River plank calls for federal regulation control
A Mississippi river plank urged turning over the regulation question to the federal government while backing land policy to foster settlement. The committee favored one term for the president, but details were left to legislation. Some planks were rejected, including Indian policy and state control of inheritance tax and suffrage.
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Conmittes
Roosevelt
United States
New York Delegation Backs Harmon on Second Ballot
Baltimore Md June 23 The New York delegation decided late this afternoon to back Judson Harmon on the second ballot and to vote for Clarke on the third unless unexpected developments occur Alton B Parker remarked that caucusing could occur at any time without leaving their seats The group convened after 2 pm to decide their stance for the next presidential ballot and had previously indicated support for Clarke on the second ballot The caucus also debated backing Underwood Kern or a potential dark horse with early talk of 18 votes for Underwood and 90 for John W Kern of Indiana while Harmon’s champions pressed to keep the delegation for Ohio ahead of the vote completion
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Humber
Trucuses
Cairman Olile Jases
New York
Indiana
Agnois
Messia
Surphy
Sullivan
Tage
Ily
Wilson
Hay
Gaynor
Tammany
Harmon
Mike
South
Murphy
Baltimore
New York Daigetion
Io Cargns
Judson Harmon
Clarke
Underwood
Kern
Alton
Parker
Clark
Basting
John W. Kern
Dark Horse
Anton
Ohionn
Ander
Charlea F. Murphy
Clank
Battle Near Bachimba Expected Late Today
Rebel reports say federal cavalry and heavy artillery move north from Bachimba toward Ortiz and Jatar, with troop trails left behind. A major clash is anticipated this evening or tomorrow morning as forces converge.
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Mex
Uoon
Ortiz
Jatar
Verdict for Funk in alienation suit in Chicago
The jury in the case of John C. Henning who sued Clarence S. Funk General manager of International Harvester for 25000 dollars charging alienation of Mrs Henning's affections returned a verdict for the defendant in Chicago Illinois on June 28.
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Chicago
John C. Henning
Clarence S. Funk
International Harvester Company
Balloon destroyed by storm in Dusseldorf harbor incident
In Dusseldorf Germany June 2 a large tethered Zeppelin gas balloon at the moorings was ripped free by a gust and collapsed. Mechanics tried to hold the ropes but the craft burst into flames and burned. The balloon was insured for 162 500 as, explosion cleared.
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Dussendorf
Germany
Sehwaben S
Many Post-Office Windows Wrecked by Women
Suffragette actions sweep English towns with mass destruction of post office windows. Central Manchester offices attacked, London branches raided, and other cities hit. Premier Asquith was assaulted at a reception as a woman grabbed his coat and shook him, then security restrained the attacker.
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London
Manchester
Hitchin
Letchworth
Edinburgh
Abeerdeen
Derby
Ikeston
Ludlow
Southend
Asquith
Mr. Asquith
Threatened Tie-Up No Longer Probable
Washington officials and cabinet members told President Taft that a July 1 government department shutdown is unlikely. Many departments could continue operations under existing statutes, while prominent Democrats indicated Congress will extend the current appropriation bill for several weeks.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Taft
Keokuk District Convention Returns From Davenport
Members of the Sunday School at Bethel A M E church returned from the Keokuk district convention held in Davenport Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Jeffer son Thompson was elected assistant superintendent for the coming year. James Maines read an exhortation on Beat Method and attendance in June day School. The Keokuk district comprises seventeen schools with three districts in the state.
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Keokuk
Tivenpore
Bethel A. Mle
Davenport
Jefferson Thompson
Anscallia
James Maines
Lunes
Sentley School
J. Thompson
R. L. Allen
Suspension of baggage rule changes across rail and sea lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed rules limiting personal baggage size for all common carriers in the Ti. 8. region. The plan would not cap free personal baggage but would raise charges for excess, with a July 3 start and October end in effect.
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Washington, D. C
Instersonie Commerce Commission
Missionary Meeting At Ottumwa Third Quarter Session
Expect 300 delegates from Iowa and Missouri to attend the Woman's Foreign Mission society quarterly meeting in Ottumwa Iowa on July 12. Des Moines branch of the Methodist Episcopal church will host with prominent workers on the program and three returned missionaries to speak on China and Burma.
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Ottumwa
Newt Manor
Tuna
Iowa
M Souri Pointe
Woman's Foreign Mission Society
Des Moines
Church
China
Burman
Weather forecast fragment for northwest to east portions
Fragmentary forecast notes a cooler trend in the northwest tonight and west Saturday, with warmer conditions in the east. Mentions sunrise around 7:37 and sunset near 5:22. unreadable portions imply limited usable timing data.
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