Wilson Men Face Deadlock In Democratic Convention Fight
Baltimore June 26 Special to The New York Times Bryan defeated Parker for Temporary Chairmanship. Old line leaders split into Bryan and anti Bryan camps as Murphy Taggart and Sullivan hold decisive delegates. Nominee unsettled with Wilson and Clark leading rival camps while a potential dark horse looms amid deadlock risks.
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Ryan for Any Man Convention Names Aims Tariff Focus
Thomas F. Ryan speaks in Baltimore at the Belvedere about delegation from Virginia and preferring tariff reform to revenue, urging party unity and support for Bryan if nominated. He favors strict enforcement of laws and aims to return to his farm after the convention.
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New York Times
Baltimore
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Allan
Virginia
Raid by Crain Seizes Tickets From Scalpers Outside Convention Hall
Robert Crain, Baltimore convention committee chairman, raided a ticket scalper HQ on Hoffman Street and seized sixteen season tickets and eighteen admission tickets worth about 200. Four men from New York and Chicago were selling tickets. Crain allegedly threatened violence. Police arrested Ruby Weller and Harry Linden for obstructing the sidewalk amid claims the scalpers sourced tickets from insiders outside the convention hall.
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Baltimore
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Hoffman Street
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Ruby Weller
New York
Charles Cohen
Harry Linden
Cee
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Kid” Betts
Hertz
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Cohen
Wilson Irritated by Baltimore Report on Agreement
Sea Girt June 26 Gov Woodrow Wilson expressed irritation over a Baltimore dispatch claiming he had agreed to a political settlement. The report sparked questions about his stance and the administration's next moves.
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New York Times
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Governor Wilson aims for second on Democratic ticket
The governor dismisses talk of a desperate challenge and predicts a favorable Baltimore outlook after telephoning with campaign managers. He is listed to compete for place in the Spring Lake Golf and Country Club Fourth of July tournament, and will not be disturbed should Baltimore nominate the candidate.
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Baltimore
Washington D C Leaders Monitor Baltimore Convention
Speaker Clark and Representative Underwood spent the day in their Capitol offices taking in Baltimore convention news by telephone and newspapers. They avoided commenting on yesterday's developments or their forces role in the Bryan Parker contest, remaining polite and reserved as friends and allies.
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Oscar Underwood
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Parker
Underwood
Champ
Oscar
Gore Out of Funds After Hotel Robbery in Baltimore
Mrs. Thomas P. Gore, wife of Oklahoma Senator, reported theft of 125 in cash and jewelry at a leading Baltimore hotel during the convention. Senator Gore, who spoke that day, tried to cash a check to return to Washington but was refused. Friends aided them and they were not forced to walk to Washington.
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Baltimore
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Senator Gore
Washington
Elks Enjoy Day Trip to Coney Island and Brighton Beach
About 30 000 Elks with families attended a day of parade events at Coney Island and Brighton Beach. The outing featured a Schermerhorn Street parade, circus races at Brighton Beach track, a large dinner at Reisenweber's, theatre attendance, dancing, and a Luna Park finale with Auld Lang Syne and a hymn for departed members.
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Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn
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New Brighton Theatre
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Death Sign Alleged In Brooklyn Court Testimony
Emilio Romano of 22 Fleet Street faced a revolver charge in Magistrate Handy's Brooklyn court. A female witness, about to testify, cried out about the "death sign" seen in the courtroom and fled the witness stand. Police say Romano was flagged by a woman who said he threatened her the night of June 20.
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Handy’s Court
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Short Line Rail Men Seek Veto of Commerce Court Abolition
R S Davis of Kansas City and a Southwest short line railroads committee urged President Taft to veto the Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill which would abolish the Commerce Court. They argued it would remove an appeal method from the Interstate Commerce Commission and leave no new appeal system. The President signaled support for the Commerce Court and planned a veto of the bill.
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Times Special Delivers New York Times to Baltimore Delegates
The New York Times Special reached Baltimore ahead of the Democratic convention with late editions, shipping 190 miles by train from Manhattan. Newsboys amplified the arrival as delegates and visitors sought Bryan Parker coverage and home district opinions in the busy hotel lobbies and streets.
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Fraternity Veterans Tackle Baltimore in Convention City
The piece notes seasoned members camped in the convention city, quickly turning capitalists. It highlights Blind Diamond, a veteran brother, whose booming lungs draw attention and compare to the envy of New York newsboys.
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Wilson Demonstration Dominates Baltimore Bulletin Board
Crowds gathered around the Times Building in Baltimore to watch coverage of the Wilson demonstration at the Democratic National Convention. Debates centered on whether nominations should precede a platform adoption, with lively chatter about a possible Clark Hearst vice presidential ticket. The crowd also debated Germany’s cost of living and worker life, before resuming interest in name placement for nominations.
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SUE TELEGRAPH COMPANIES FOR PRICE FIXING IN ARKANSAS
In Jackson Circuit Court, Western Union Telegraph Company and Postal Telegraph Cable Company are named as defendants in suits by Grant and Mack alleging a telegraph and telephone tolls price fixing conspiracy with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. The State seeks penalties up to $500,000 per day for violations from 1910 to 1912, alleging a trust pact to regulate prices driving rivals from many Arkansas cities including Malvern, Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Helena, and Jonesboro.
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Pine Bluff
Prescott
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Army Captain In Car Crash Kills Man In Washington
Capt Herbert O Williams of the Army War College was driving in Washington when his car struck and killed a man whose identity was not learned. Williams was arrested and released on promise to appear at the Coroner's Inquiry tomorrow.
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Herbert O. Williams
United States Army
Army War College
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Divorce for Chicago bank cashier and Swift daughter
Chicago June 26 Charles Fernald assistant cashier of a Chicago bank won a divorce from Mrs Bessie Swift Fernald daughter of Swift & Co president Louis F Swift on grounds of desertion. Married in 1903 the couple lived apart at Lake Forest since May 1910. Fernald cited her preference for European travel over domestic life. Mrs Fernald did not contest the suit.
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Bessie Swift Fernald
Louis F. Swift
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