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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
1
The Democratic platform completed by the resolutions committee seeks progressive policies, favors downward tariff revision for necessities, and calls for strict anti trust enforcement. It promises a broad, harmonized platform covering major issues while awaiting presidential approval and convention adoption.
Senator elect Vardaman predicts Clark will be the nominee as southern delegations sway. Michigan and Indiana leaders back Clark amid calls for reform, fair rail/telecom regulation, and opposition to Republican economy. The platform pledges flood control, naval strength, land and labor protections, civil service reform, and anti imperialism.
Convention notes from Baltimore June 29 reveal Bryan shifting to Wilson, saying he will not vote for any man backed by New York figures. Amid clashes over New York influence, Bryan defends Nebraska progressive stance and aims to block Morgan Ryan Belmont alignment, then vows support for the eventual nominee while voting for Wilson on the 14th ballot.
Washington reports the tariff board, active since October 1909, ends as Congress withholds further funds. Five members notified the president of the board’s work, which previously studied home abroad costs of pulp paper wool and cotton and produced glossaries of schedules. The piece ties the board to efforts against corruption and machine rule. A separate platform statement emphasizes essential principles and invites public cooperation to preserve national institutions.
Miss Harriet Peterson sustained serious burns when she lit a giant firecracker held aloft during a fare well reception at her Elgin home. The elevated fuse reduced further injuries to bystanders and others present.
Weather summary for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity shows generally fair and warm conditions tonight and Sunday. 7 am temperature 72 high yesterday 91 low last night 51 wind 4 mph precipitation none humidity 7 pm 45 7 am 79 stage of water 3.5 a .1 drop last 24 hours. Darrow trial halted by juror illness in Los Angeles. Industrial Savings and Loan bank taken by state examiner in New York with assets 2,414,574 and facilities 2,519,299.
Stockholm June 29 The United States team led after the first stage of the international army rifle shooting competition at the Olympics with Heeregate’s 458. Great Britain was second at 428. The U S also led in clay bird shooting with 108. Germany 107 and Great Britain 104. The U S military team captured the event with an aggregate score of 1 488.
Liners speed record by the North German Lloyd steamer Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm as it completes a 3,186 mile eastward passage in 7 days 5 hours 45 minutes at an average 18.33 knots. Daily runs ranged from 417 to 420 miles with 471 miles last Sunday. Louisiana legislature approves income tax amendment to the U S constitution.
The Argus reports the convention may require many ballots to name a president in Baltimore and the result could be reached late at night. An AP service will transmit updates to The Argus’ convention hall window and by phone for downtown readers.
Baltimore June 29 The uncertain presidential ticket fight sparks leaders to guess Bryan moves He says platform is satisfactory no opposition in committee and will attend convention when needed He has long supported one term for president and would consider reelection if appropriate The Democratic National Committee debates a path to break the deadlock and plans a full committee meeting but then opts to let events unfold without a session
Bloomington investigators reported dismembered limbs found in an abandoned well on a Loving ton farm. Workers uncovered an arm, another arm, and two legs after lifting boards. No head or trunk found. Physicians estimated the limbs had been in water for around 60 days.
The wire reports Allison V. Armour of the New York Yacht Club was awarded the order of the Red Eagle of the second class by Emperor William. In Rome, Pope Pius met Bishop J P Farrelly of Cleveland in private audience to discuss US religious and political matters. In Valparaiso, a naval council urged arming Chile’s coast forts with American guns, German cannon rejected. In Winnipeg, ten men are under arrest over looting freight cars valued at $16,000, including three merchants. In Hamilton, Mass, Navy Secretary George von L Meyer is recovering from a mild typhoid fever attack.
In Grand Rapids Michigan H Scheurman a wealthy furniture maker from Carrollton Kentucky shot and fatally wounded Elizabeth Morse two and a half year old daughter of Lyons portmaster in a closed taxi. Pursued by police he turned the gun on himself and received wounds deemed fatal. Also Roosevelt picnic report from Oyster Bay June 2 with Cicero quote on ownership and virtue.
Eleven ballots failed to nominate with Clark maintaining the frontrunner status. New York cast 90 votes for Clark causing a 21 minute demonstration, while Wilson gained on the 11th and 12th ballots. Reports say Clark must win quickly to solidify a two thirds majority, with Underwood and Harmon as possible power shifts.
The Sidney C. MeLouth steamer, owned by Sidney C. MeLouth of Marine City Michigan, burned on Green Bay about 20 miles from Green Bay. Captain W W Shorhe and 15 crewmen escaped into two iceboats and were saved.
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