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New York Times

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

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2

Democratic Convention Battle Over Unit Rule Thrills Crowd

At the national convention in 1912 delegates clashed over the unit rule with Ohio and Wilson supporters amid loud demonstrations. Judge Moore defended machine influence while Baker backed state sovereignty. The roll call favored Wilson Bryan forces 565 1 2 to 491 1 3 as tensions dragged on with adjournment near midnight.

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Sparty Orators Urge Harmony At Convention

Baltimore June 26 Special to The New York Times delegates heard a chorus of harmonizing orators after yesterday's clashes. The keynote stressed unity within the Party and hinted the Bryan episode was ending as the convention moved toward a peaceful, united effort this fall.

New York Times Baltimore Bryan

Clark backers claim speaker will win at Baltimore convention

Clark supporters insist the California and other delegations will vote for their Speaker through the balloting, dismiss talk of Underwood or Harmon as dark horses, and argue that Bryan’s defeat proves Progressives control the convention. Wilson managers warn Clark cannot reach two thirds and fear split desertions if Bryan’s bloc shifts.

Clayton Texas Wilson Ilson Clark Harmon Gaynor Underwood Bryan Dixie Parker Martin Woodrow Alabama Mr. Riley Massachusetts Washington Camp Clark Senator Gore Oklahoma Chicago California van Tilberg Colorado Ollie James Kentucky James Virginia Fitzgerald Boston Idaho Nebraska Wilson-Bryan Cantor

Convention Rules Committee reports advance nominations at Democratic convention

Live notes from Baltimore record a day of speeches and tumult as delegates hear speakers including Folk Gore Graves Campbell and Murphy. The Rules Committee report that nominations precede the Resolutions Committee is adopted amid Wilson unit rule debate and a large night session crowd.

Baltimore Parker Bishop Murray Maryland Blanchard Louisiana Committee On Credentials Folk Missouri Rayner Clayton Alabama Underwood Wilson Clark Reilly Massachusetts Gore Oklahoma Theodore Roosevelt John Temple Graves Campbell Ohio Preston Committee On Rules Resolutions Committee Wilson Club Princeton University Senator Stone Champ Clark Bryan Nebraska New York Charles Murphy

Nomination clash at committee meeting for Democratic convention

The Committee on Permanent Organization named a candidate for permanent Chairman but Urey Woodson was defeated for Secretary by E. E. Britton a Raleigh journalist. James was chosen unanimously as permanent chairman while the secretaryship vote stood 24 to 18, with Britton winning. Woodson's qualifications were acknowledged but Raleigh supporters urged honor for Britton. The group stressed the outcome carried no political significance.

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James Elected Permanent Chairman At Convention

Baltimore June 26. Senator-elect Ollie James of Kentucky wins as permanent chairman amid harmony after a convention. E. E. Britton defeats Urey Woodson for convention secretary in a news brief from the event.

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