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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1912
Page
8
Charles F. Murphy towers over the New York delegation in Baltimore as tensions mount over temporary chairman Parker. He signals cautious support, denies talks with Nichols, and prepares for a Monday National Committee vote while New York figures arrive and hotels levy steep advance payments.
A Dublin of Democratic tensions unfolds as Wilson supporters rally in New York and Parker backers clash with conservatives. National Committee members weigh Temporary Chairman choices, with Bryanist divisions echoing Chicago disputes and Harmon influence shaping Pennsylvania delegate shifts.
The Baltimore convention opens with multiple candidate headquarters and active organizing. Clark backers, led by ex Senator Fred T. Dubois, claim superior organization and many pledged delegates. Wilson and Harmon factions mobilize, while attacks over liquor ties and temporary chairmanship shape early strategy.
Jacob A. Cantor leads the Gaynor League between its 505 Cathedral Street headquarters and the campaign hub. Gaynor portraits replace rival candidates on hotel fronts as the boom grows. Friends of Hearst say Bryan’s support could tilt to Roosevelt and the new party if Clark is not nominated.
Democratic circles show interest in a New York report that Judge Alton B. Parker may be chosen Temporary Chairman at the Baltimore convention. The Parker keynote is said to appeal to both Bryan and Parker wings, with issues clearly drawn and likely broad endorsement from extremists in both factions.
Democratic delegates to the Baltimore Convention travel from Washington and Kentucky toward Baltimore with Champ Clark and Oscar Underwood meeting supporters and campaign managers. Gov. J B McCreary and party have leased a house for convention week.
Foot corridor reports confidence that the nomination will go to both the Speaker and the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Clark’s followers rely on the Speaker’s position between Wilson and Harmon, expecting him to benefit. Underwood supporters believe no one can reach the two thirds, and a prolonged contest could lead Underwood to appeal to the convention’s best judgment.
Massachusetts delegates and alternates depart for New York to join others from the state before assembling in Baltimore by tomorrow night. Gov. Foss delays Baltimore trip to midweek as Chicago Cook County Democrats prepare to travel with a 65-member band arriving in New York and lodging en route to Baltimore.
Gov. Dix and Mrs. Dix arrive in Baltimore with Lieut. Commander de Kay and Albany couple C. H. Jackson. They traveled from Philadelphia in three automobiles. The governor plans to rest and consult New York delegates before commenting on the situation.
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