Bryan Seeks Aid to Beat Parker in Democratic Fight
The article details a heated Democratic power struggle over Judge Parker as temporary chairman. Bryan allies push Parker’s opponents to rally against his selection while Progressives and conservatives clash over platform plans, with Harmon and Underwood factions seeking to influence delegates and prevent party splits.
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Gaynor Gains Momentum As Democratic Convention Opens
Baltimore correspondent reports party leaders rally around New York Mayor James Gaynor as delegates gather. Cantor lobbies for Gaynor with strong backing from Southern business figures and national progressives. Telegraphed support cites Gaynor as a capable, unifying candidate with broad party appeal.
Bryan could sway Democratic stance at Baltimore convention
Washington observers fear W Y Bryan will influence the Baltimore Democratic convention as Parker is named temporary chair. The telegraph protest against Parker sparks anxiety among Bryan backers and relief among Parker supporters as Clark faction seeks harmony and avoids floor clashes.
Parker Favored for Presiding Officer by Supporters
A speaker defended Judge Parker as a fair Democrat and worthy presiding officer. The remarks urged acceptance of Parker’s selection and stated thender wood men would not protest or object.
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Contests for 82 National Committee seats at Baltimore
The National Committee will judge eighty two contests among delegates for the Baltimore convention with disputes over Ohio votes under the unit rule. Alaska and Philippines delegations split into rival groups while Rhode Island Vermont and Illinois face seating fights. The Ohio case pits Harmon supporters against Wilson and Bryan backing promises a floor clash.
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Folk criticizes Parker selection as convention chair
Former Missouri Governor Joseph W. Folk spoke in Trenton condemning Judge Parker’s appointment as Temporary Chairman of the Democratic National Convention. Folk warned the move would force Progressives to fight or cede control to reactionaries, urging active opposition at Baltimore.
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Temporary Chairman Slap at Col Bryan Sparks Convention Tension
A partisan clash erupts as a temporary chairman is named in a move aimed directly at Col Bryan. If Bryan accepts the challenge, Progressives are expected to hold a strong showing in the convention, signaling a shift in power.
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McGraw Campaigns Against Two Thirds Rule
Col John T McGraw National Committeeman from West Virginia circulates a resolution to replace the two thirds rule with a majority rule for 1918 Democratic nominations. The measure calls that the nominee receiving a majority of state votes at the national convention be declared the party nominee and directs the sub committee secretary to present the resolution for the committee's action on Monday the 24th.
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Parker Ready to Serve as Temporary Democratic Chairman
Judge Alton B. Parker leaves Rochester for New York and Baltimore where he plans to serve as Temporary Chairman of the Democratic National Convention. He intends to work on his keynote address during the trip and declined to comment on Bryan's actions pending more information.
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Editorial Opposition to Parker as Baltimore Convention Chairman
The Republic argues against nominating Judge Alton B. Parker as Temporary Chairman at Baltimore. It praises his character and past service but says his presidential candidacy era saw a divided party, and current harmony could be disrupted by reviving old controversies.
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World traveling papiermache houn dawg Beauchamp reaches Clark
A cardboard houn dawg named Beauchamp, made in Bangor, travels from San Domingo to Dresden, Vienna, Constantinople, Bombay, Canton, Manila, London, Peru, and the Philippines. Tags urge visitors to kick him around, make him keep Lent, and warn White House access, marking Clark headquarters bemused by the gift.
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Murphy in Baltimore Traces May Telegram After Caucus
Charles F. Murphy arrived in Baltimore and checked into the Emerson hotel with his party after a Tammany caucus meeting in New York. The visit follows a May telegram and sets a quiet schedule for Monday discussions.
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Tammany Leaders Gather With Murphy over Bryan Intervention
A group including George M. Palmer Alfred E. Smith and John H. McCooey met with Mr Murphy to discuss Bryan’s stance toward Judge Parker. The Tammany delegation planned a Monday caucus at Emerson to decide on the Temporary Chairman and platform while remaining silent on Bryan’s moves. Herman Ridder and G McAdoo joined briefly and also offered no remarks.
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Rates Cut on Lackawanna Anthracite Freight to Hoboken
The Inter State Commerce Commission ordered Delaware, Lackawanna & Western to lower rates from Wyoming Pennsylvania to Hoboken and New York lighterage, reducing prepared sizes from 1.58 to 1.33 per ton and pea coal from 1.43 to 1.24, buckwheat coal from 1.28 to 1.09, effective August 15 for at least two years. The commission denied further cuts for bituminous coal from Pittsburgh to Great Lakes ports.
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Taft Accepts Invitation to Saengerfest in Philadelphia
President Taft today accepted an invitation to attend the Saengerfest of the Northeastern Saengerbund in Philadelphia on July 1. The event showcases male chorus performances and national civic gathering.
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Investigators to Probe Olsson Case Involving Judge Hanford
Representatives Graham of Illinois and McCoy of New Jersey left Washington to probe charges against Federal Judge Cornelius Hanford over the Olsson citizenship ruling. They will be joined at Chicago by Representative Higgins of Connecticut.
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