Marshall I Nomination for Vice Presidency
Marshall I nominated for vice presidency as per Wollson slate note. Nominating Mate of Wilson appears in the ballot copy with limited details.
03 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
1
Marshall I nominated for vice presidency as per Wollson slate note. Nominating Mate of Wilson appears in the ballot copy with limited details.
Delegates disperse from Baltimore after nominating a unified ticket and a bold platform. Bryan delivers a valedictory as the convention ends, opposing Clark and Marshall for second place and preferring Burke, while Woodrow Wilson heads the ticket.
A rainstorm over Illinois and Ohio halted the New Castle Homing Pigeon Club race from Effingham to New Castle, 400 miles. Pigeons led by Jimmy Brown arrived tired with no records kept. Cook and Cartwright’s birds followed. The club will resume flights in the fall with new member birds.
Another case of diphtheria was reported to Health Officer McCandless this morning Sofia Ockowski of 32 Chartes street, being reported ill with the disease.
A Pratt Andrew resigns as assistant secretary of the treasury in a letter to Taft and MacVeagh criticizing Secretary MacVeagh for indecision and hostility to minor officials. He says treasury business has stood still and many division heads faced delays and rebuke for acting without MacVeagh's approval. Continued on Page Ten.
Two Butler Automobile Club members were seriously injured returning from a Chicora dinner trip when steering gear failed. J. S. Campbell suffered two broken ribs and a head wound with probable internal injuries. W. S. Wick broke his right leg and sustained head and other injuries. About 150 members in 30 cars joined the run. Campbell escaped as Wick was pinned under the car before rescue.
Additional testimony was taken today on George W. Johnston’s pay as receiver of the Stamping company. The case has been before the court for some time with objections to an order until Johnston files an account.
First ballot results show Burke 305 and Marshall 389 with Chamberlain 157 and others. Absent 46 1 2. On the second ballot Marshall leads 645 1 2 to Burke 387 1 2 and is nominated by acclamation.
The Trumbull Steel Co with 1 900 000 capital has awarded the Warren contract to Pittsburg’s Riter Conley Manufacturing Co. About 1400 tons of structural steel will be used. The main building exceeds 1000 feet in length and 80 feet in width. The tin house measures 500 by 70 feet. Boiler house and a few others to be built. Erection starts around October 1 and will be pushed to completion.
A man described as likely Greek, along with two companions, collapsed from heat while walking toward Youngstown along B and O tracks. He was found by Baltimore and Ohio workers, transported by Mahoning company ambulance to New Castle hospital, where he remains in serious condition.
Death notices list Mrs. Harvey J. Henderson age 47 of 1510 S Jefferson street Miss Emma Crowl age 57 of East Brook William Graham age 66 of Wilmington Township and Mrs. Mary E. Taylor age 85 of Verona with no further details provided.
Lee Whittaker resigns as general foreman at Standard Steel Car in Butler to join Schoen interests in New Castle Mahoningtown plants as master mechanic. He will oversee installation of machinery for the Forge and Bolt plant now being prepared for car manufacturing. Whittaker’s Butler stay ends with active work starting soon in New Castle. He plans residence shifts later while continuing city public-spirited service.
East Las Vegas New Mexico July 3 A dwindling crowd threatens Jack Johnson vs Jack Curley bout with promoters unsure of funds to cover expenses. A late afternoon conference to set terms follows delays in train arrivals and merchants' promised support. Johnson camp favors a win within 11 rounds. Flynn supporters demand odds, while backers wrestle with a potential cancellation or loss.
Carriers will make one delivery over the entire city with windows at 11 30 a m to 12 noon. General delivery stamp and registry windows open 10 a m to 12 noon. Money order window closed all day. No evening service at carrier s window. All mails dispatched as usual with no rural delivery. D A Moore Postmaster.
Seagirt New Jersey hosts a bustling scene as Gov. Wilson awakens amid ropes and tents for telegraphers visitors and presses. He hails Gov. Marshall of Indiana as a highly reputable running mate and personal friend, noting the strong Democratic ticket ahead.
Teddy Roosevelt refused to comment on the Democratic presidential nomination at Sagamore Hill. He noted he had nothing to say about the Baltimore convention and responded that English papers view Wilson’s nomination as damaging to his own progressive party, while adding that that is their perspective.
Local areas report dogs overturning garbage cans and damaging lawns as dog days approach. Citizens urge action to abate nuisances as many canines lack tags and owners, leaving them to roam seeking feed.
Seagirt New Jersey July 3 Gov Wilson received two telegraphic congratulations from Charles Murphy and William J Connors praising his nomination. Murphy calls it a great Democratic victory and Connors lauds the splendid fight and right way to win.
Wymer resigns from the police recently sworn in December amid unconfirmed differences with the department heads. Chief Mitchell says Wymer gave no reason. rumor cites friction over being called on the carpet. The resignation creates two vacancies to be filled at the upcoming council meeting, leaving the force short two officers.
Fire Chief Connery received a $50 check from Harry Kline of Kline Lumber Company as appreciation for the last Thursday fire at Johnston Brothers Paint works. Firemen confined the blaze to the original building, preventing spread to the lumber yard. The funds will go to the volunteer firemen’s organization.
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