Wilson Wins Nomination After Historic Democratic Deadlock
Baltimore July 3 Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey won the Democratic nomination for president on the forty-sixth ballot after Champ Clark Underwood and Foss withdrew to break the deadlock. Thomas R Marshall of Indiana was chosen for vice president with Burke of North Dakota bowing out. The convention adopted the platform and erupted in cheers as Wilson secured the nomination by acclamation after a dramatic roll-call process. Illinois led the stampede to support Wilson.
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Wilson Headlines on Forty-Fifth Ballot Ballot Counts Shift
The article traces pivotal gains for Woodrow Wilson across the forty-third to forty-fifth ballots as delegates from Illinois Connecticut Idaho Iowa Louisiana Maryland Michigan North Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin and Hawaii swing toward Wilson. Ballot tallies show Wilson narrowing the gap with Clark Underwood Harmon and Foss, while Alabama and New York votes fail to produce a breakthrough and Senator Bankhead withdraws Underwood from further consideration.
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Democratic Platform Advances Revisions and Reforms
The Democratic platform reaffirms core principles, calls for a revenue tariff, lower living costs, strict enforcement of anti-trust laws, and new measures to curb private monopoly. It seeks income tax, direct election of senators, corporate campaign contribution limits, and public campaign funding disclosure. It also supports single presidential terms, improved public utilities supervision, banking reform, flood control along the Mississippi, and rural credit exploration with European models.
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Wilson Capture at Democratic Convention of 1912
The convention moved toward Wilson as the expected nominee with Massachusetts voting for Wilson by delegation. Fitzgerald urged harmony and the roll call was dispensed with, Wilson achieved a unanimous nomination as Clark’s challenge faded. Bryan dominated tumultuous moments, including a sharp attack on Morgan Belmont and Ryan allies.
WAGGISH. Percy and Reggy Dialog in Short Exchange
Percys mock sadness about a dog contrasts with Reglys playful denial of being a dachshund. The exchange reads like a light humorous dialogue snippet between two speakers.
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Skin eruption on cheek in infant treated with Cuticura
Mrs W J Cleland of Kingsley Michigan describes a severe facial skin eruption on her thirteen month old baby last May. The rash spread rapidly from pimples to a large area on one cheek and nostril. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment the lesions healed within days with no scarring and no recurrence. Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold worldwide. Sample free on request.
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Unclear dialogue hints at interests unification
The fragment shows Alice and Kate discussing opinions with a gentleman proposing favorable moves toward aligning interests. It captures a period dialogue tone but lacks concrete events, names, places, or dates to elaborate.
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Pithy Sayings and Epigrams From An Old Advert]
A collage of quips and product pitches reflects turn of the century humor and consumer goods. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup promises teething relief for 25 cents a bottle while Gan d field tea is praised for quick relief. The text also pokes at aging, bachelor life, and the perils of artificial feet in a light satirical tone.
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