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.
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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.
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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.
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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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