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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
1
Baltimore dispatch reports a heated convention morning as delegates debate strategy for a non via late ballot. Central figures include Murphy Sullivan Taggart and the New York delegation weighing support for Gaynor Clark and Wilson amid cross state pressure and potential realignment.
Associated Press report from Des Moines dated June 28 states Walter Scott a 45 year old ex saloonkeeper killed his sweetheart May Phillips 28 then took his own life. Bodies found in a rooming house after midnight police suspect motive jealousy.
Baltimore June 28 The first ballot for president at the Democratic national convention shows Sulzer New York 214 Clark 44014 Wilson 324 Underwood King Harmon 148 Marshall Baldwin Bryan 1. Necessary to choice 726. No candidate reaches two thirds so no nomination and the convention adjourns to 4 p m Friday after the first ballot.
The Darrow jury trial paused as juror Leavitt fell ill prompting a Sunday adjournment. Detective Biddinger testified that he was bribed to aid the McNamara defense while secretly passing money to District Attorney Fredericks, amid tensions between counsel Rogers and Burns over prior cases.
Special to The Northwestern reports August Wandtke, longtime resident of Manitowoc and former dealer at Two Rivers, died suddenly of a heart attack while sitting in a chair conversing with friends at his home. He was years old.
The Wisconsin State Board of Health met in Madison and decided to hold an embalmers examination on July 16 in Milwaukee. The board also confirmed the appointment of Dr. L. D. Sipencer of Wausau.
A chaotic lead up to the Democratic convention shows delegates assembling in Baltimore and Annapolis areas. Talks focus on first two ballots with plans for Kern Underwood and Harmon clashes. Rumors of a Kern Underwood ticket circulate as caucuses steer state delegations toward Clark or Harmon on successive ballots.
Baltimore dispatch reports a Democratic convention subcommittee drafting the platform with focus on tariff revision for revenue, labor planks, and measures to woo Republican progressives. Bryan leads tightening edits while debate over woman suffrage, recall, and federal control of rivers remains unresolved.
Special to The Northwestern reports Mastrowore Win June A departure to be taken by the county fair this year. Instead of a mercantile display in Moral halt, the fair will feature an automobile show in the Dudd- area with plans for exhibitions and crowd appeal.
A report notes initiatives for women including the plank on direct legislation and primaries. Strong dedications to advancing voter access and state reform are highlighted across the center stage.
Jefferson City Ma June 23 The Mis Boul supreme court decided the contest for state offices in favor of the Republicans Judge John Co Brown and State Superintendent in Schools N B Evans declared the decisions in favor of the Republican ticket amid final protest.
Women activists launched a campaign of destruction smashing central and regional post offices in Manchester London Edinburgh Derby and more. Auber of women were accosted as flying column actions continued. Prime Minister Asquith faced an assault at a reception when a woman grabbed his coat and was momentarily restrained.
In Chicago on June 28 the trial of John C. Henning against Clarette Funk, general manager of the International Marvester company, began over alleged alienation of his wife's affections with Henning seeking $25,000. James Hartnett argued the case for Henning, attacking T. A. Fortier who testified Henning sought easy money. defense attorney Sheean questioned Henning's veracity.
The aged outlaw known as Oild Bill Miner escaped with a companion from the Highland prison farm in Georgia while shackled. He has twice escaped from the prison in recent months and is wanted in the Northwest on train robbery charges. Miner's real name is believed to be Anderson.
Rebel forces report federal cavalry and heavy artillery advancing from the rear toward the Hebel Front at Bochimba Mexico near Ortie. Trains are to follow, and a battle is expected late today or early tomorrow based on scant information.
At the morning business meeting of the Wisconsin Christian Endeavor Union held at the Wire Presbyterian church the constitution and bylaws were adopted with modernized provisions. Officers remain the same except an executive committee is created and a budget system was set for future consideration.
A condensed note from the convention index outlines political movements in Baltimore and Wisconsin with mentions of La Follette and the first ballot for president. The summary references platform making, Progressives, and morning program items including a new constitution adaptation and officer sessions.
In Baltimore, delegates at the Democratic convention grapple with rival factions and plotting as Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson contend for the nomination. Supporters urge Clark’s chances while backings for Wilson persist, amid intrigue, bursts of noise, and strategic maneuvering by party bosses and newspapers.
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