La Follette in Baltimore Amid Speculation on Third Party Talks
United States Senator Robert M. La Follette attended the Baltimore convention amid speculation on possible third party talks. A conference occurred in Chicago between Walter L. Houser on La Follette’s behalf and William Jennings Bryan, while La Follette himself avoided confirming any meeting.
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Robert M. la Follette
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Walter L. Houser
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Chicago
Armageddon and Progressives Rise in 1912
A garbled hymn about Armageddon is followed by a note on Chicago Tribune coverage of the Progressive party movement. Chicago and Illinois Progressives plan to fuse with Regular Republicans on most issues while steering a national campaign. Medill McCormick says Illinois may field an entire state ticket and distribute campaign literature and pledges from Chicago headquarters. A Peoria pledge with two thousand names arrives.
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Illinois
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McCormick
Progressive Cause
Peoria
Conference reports swirl as La Follette Bryan talks emerge
A persistent report claims Senator La Follette held a lengthy conference with William Jennings Bryan amid the convention turmoil. Bryan’s rooms and the Wisconsin delegation acknowledge La Follette’s presence but deny details, while Oyster Bay notes Roosevelt aides sending funds and letters to form a new Progressive party.
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la Folette
William Jennings Bryan
Tiwan
Washington
Bryan
Nebraska
Senator la Follette
Mr. Bryan
Ehington
Wisconsin
Reunion Of Omro Old School Mates Draws 49 Strong
Omro Wisconsin June 2 The Old School Mates reunion brought together about 49 people from across the country including a big Oshkosh delegation. Morning visits and a noon dinner at the Baptists church followed by remarks and songs in the Manual Training school building.
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Omro
Wis
Oshkosh
J. B. Wovey
W. J. Wagstaff
John Challoner
George B. Eliott
William Bishop
M. White
Ow. Wimball
H. Angevine
Lise Vie Johnson
George Ulrich
Ed. F. Kennedy
Mies Carrie Preston
H. Z. Cameron
W. H. Searles
A. G. Rind
Ithicago
Grace Harmond ordered to leave Fond du Lac
Grace Harmond a deaf and dumb woman was ordered from Fond du Lac Wisconsin by Chief Nolan after police determined she was likely feigning her disability. She had been touring the Fox river valley begging for money to help her mother in Nimone and was later seen at a local dry goods store before authorities intervened.
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Wis
Grace Harmond
Nolan
Cuetady
Dehkesh
Omra
Fox River Valley
O'Brien Dry Goods
Niinoie
Storm Rips Through Wausaukee Causewaying Damage
A severe rain and wind storm struck Wausaukee Wisconsin at 7 o clock last night. It caused considerable damage to buildings and trees including the two story bulding of Louis Bulliton destroyed. The post office and town hall were blown over and smoke stacks toppled with many windows smashed.
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Wausaukee
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Louis Bulliton
Democratic convention adjourns as credentials delay report
At Baltimore on June 26 the Democratic national convention adjourned at 7 pm awaiting the credentials committee report, postponed from noon. Delegates faced heat as they gathered for a day of speeches, while the credentials tally remained unsettled.
Democratic Victory Speech Sparks Clash and Call for Peace
The text describes a heated gathering where Senator Gore faces uproar yet urges peace and Democratic unity. Gore attacks the Republican party's stagnation, claims Roosevelt failed to revive it, and ends with a call for party harmony as delegates react with applause. John Temple Graves delivers a lengthy oration afterward.
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Gore
Oklahoma
Bling
Mr. Gore
Theodore Roosevelt
John Temple Graves
Georgia
New York
Mayor Gaynor Emerges as Wisconsin Delegates Second Choice
Wisconsin delegates discuss Mayor Gaynor of New York as a probable second choice if harmony at the convention requires it. George Lillan leads Oshkosh support while Governor Wilson remains first choice for Wisconsin delegates. Substitutes for absent alternates are listed by district.
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Gaynor
New York
Helie Wate
Te Ilroush
Idmioah
Gruyu Wok
Oshkosh
George Lillan
Posh
Wilson
Secon
Mayge Gaynor
Alternites
Paul O. Hasting
T. LG
Phere G. Hodges
George O. Cooper
George Hilton
Burt Williams
Pvien
Edward Glennon
Gow Ringell
Frank Hegener
John B. Pleming
George Stewart
Ferment in Canton Amid Frontier Guard Deployments
The Canton area is in ferment as two troops guard the frontier. Trains from Canton to Hong Kong are delayed due to railway troubles. Manchu leaders are linked to Macao and Hong Kong residents. Executions occur daily and Pakol’s mayor says 40 people were killed there.
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Outlook is Good as Wilson Reports Baltimore Harmony
Sengit New Jersey June 26 Governor Wilson says the outlook in Baltimore is excellent after telephoning his campaign managers. He dismisses talk of a second prince on the ticket and accuses opponents of desperate efforts to defeat him.
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Sengit
N. J
Baltimore
Wilson
National committee members listed by Associated Press
Baltimore June 26. Members of the new Democratic national committee are listed with state designations and initials. Names include A Mitchell Palmer from Pennsylvania and B R Tillman from South Carolina among others, with several X marks and typos in the source.
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Baltimore
New Democratic Rational
Golorado
Thomas J. McCue
Limote
Charlie Boerchenstein
Tediana
Thomas Teapart
Lowe
M. J. Wade
Kaseus
William FF
Sapp
Kentucky
John C. C.mayo
Minnesota
B. Lyach
Missouri
Edward
F.goltra
Montans
J. Bruce Kremer
Nebraska
P. L. Hall
North Carolina
Josephus Jamlelo
Ohio
J. H.-. Moore
Penneylvenia
A. Mitchell Palmer
South Carolina
B. R. Tillman
Joan T. McGraw
Wihsconsin
Jamek E. Davies
Senator Kern a Candidate for President Nomination
In Baltimore on June 26 a movement by Republicans supported by speakers contends Senator John W. Kern of Indiana is a possible presidential nominee. They doubt uniting two thirds of delegates for either Speaker Clark or Governor Wilson, but say the movement has gained momentum despite skepticism.
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Associated Press
Balthmore
John W. Kern
Indiana
del Gates
Lark
Etnor Wilson
Mentun
Illinois delegates clash over seating at Peoria convention
The Illinois credential committee, meeting behind closed doors, seated Sullivan delegates from ten districts by a 40 to 14 vote and the at large group by 42 to 9. The contest involved Cook county factions and accusations of convention bolting as arguments on both sides were heard for forty five minutes each.
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Baltimore
Hoyer C. Sullivan
Cou County
Ilinola
Sullivansmen
Jlnnois Gletrida Warried
Sullivan
Ilinois
Haltimore
Peoria
Towser Sullivan
Cook County
Bank Opens New Milwaukee Institution Amid Approval
The state banking department approved articles of incorporation for Union Bank of Milwaukee with capital listed as zero dollars. Incorporators include W Rubin Peter Co Wolf John C Karel and others. The state insurance department licensed the Business Men's Mutual Indemnity Company of Milwaukee, with O F Lewis serving as secretary.
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Madison
Wis
State Banking Department
Union Bank of Milwaukee
W.rubin
Peter Co. Wolf
John C. Karel
State Insurance Department
Husiness Men's Mutual Indemnity Company of
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Thins State
Lewis
Delaware Ex Senator Higgins Dies in New York
Former United States Senator Anthony Higgins of Delaware dies at his brother’s home in New York City. He was 71, had been ill for some time, and was the Republican senator elected from Delaware to the U.S. Senate.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
United States
Anthony Higgins
Delaware
Washington Square
New York
Higgins
United States Senate
James for Chairman of Democratic National Convention
James of Kentucky emerged as the favored nominee for permanent chairman of the Democratic National Convention, with party leaders urging harmony. The committee named him unanimously despite other discussions, while Theodore Bell and others spoke for broader unity. James is aligned with Progressives and will head the nominating season in Baltimore as plans proceed.
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Gile M. James
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Theodora Fiell
California
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James
Senator Kern
Thyndore A. Bell
Martin J. Wale
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John Burke
North Dakota
Culberson
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Bell
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Britton
Urey Wood
Wentucky
Wandson
Driitan
Pian
Faleigh, NL
Prison visit notes inmates at state prison in Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestern reports Rond du Lac Wis on January 26 sheriff Seeve visited the state penitentiary at Witupin and observed Sheldon UL Barrett and others sent from the city. Barrett described as thin and ill says he cannot flee. Simons Otis Seymour Brank Deneseus and Olin Dietz are also named convicts. Deneseus, jailed for hearses theft, has two years left on his current sentence and may face two additional charges.
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Seeve
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Nessa
Penilerliry
Sheldon UL
Brrr
Barrett
Simons
Otis Seymour
Brank Deneseus
Olin Dietz
Pital Alering
Deneseus
Fire destroys Marinette mill and logs in Pound
The William Mattrisch saw and planing mill in Pound burned for a day, causing 835,500 in losses with no injuries. The lumber yard escaped, but many logs piled there were destroyed as the fire started while the crew was away at noon.
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Associated . Press
Marinette, Wik
William Mattrisch
Pound
Bryan Still Potent In Democratic Convention Weakened But Not Fallen
Baltimore June 26 Bryan remains a force at the Democratic convention as antiBryan leaders fail to decisively defeat him. The roll shows Parker ahead by a slim margin, while Wilson, Harmon, Underwood and others claim momentum. Delegates note Bryan’s enduring appeal and the open question of the eventual nominee amid new third party talk. The hall ambiance is ceremonial with Cardinal Gibbons leading prayers as Bryan accepts a Parker nomination for temporary chair.
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