Bryan Leads Delayed Platform Move at Democratic Meeting
The Democratic committee, led by Bryan, voted 41 to 3 to defer platform adoption until after the presidential nomination. Debates split over progressives versus conservatives on tariff and direct election of senators, with Kern seen as the No. 1 choice for governor. The rules panel also approved postponing the platform and set a subcommittee to draft it.
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Progressive Democracy
Bryan
Rayner
Mr. Bryan
Clark
Arkansas
Maryland
Organization of Convention
National Committee
Ohio
Eteen
James Named Permanent Chairman At Democratic Convention
In Baltimore on June 26 Ollie James of Kentucky was named permanent chairman after a harmony meeting. E. E. Britton, Raleigh newspaper man, was chosen secretary by 24 to 18 over long time secretary Urey Woodson. James was adopted as the convention lead by unanimous report while Britton’s election carried no political significance. Other names discussed included Kern, Bell, Wade, Burke and Culberson.
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Baltimore
Ollie James
Kentucky
Harmony
Committee On Permanent Organization
Urey Woodson
E. E .Britton
Raleigh
N. C
Woodson
James
Britton
Culberson
Senator Kern
Theodore A. Bell
Martin J. Wade
Iowa
John Burke
North Dakota
Where Democrats Are Meeting at Baltimore Convention
Champ Clark, speaker of the United States House, is among leading Democratic presidential candidates. Baltimore convention hall is the nation’s largest of its kind, 564 by 234 feet, with a 200 by 300 foot floor, seating 15,000. Chairs ensure every spectator can view the speakers’ stand and hear clearly.
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Champ Clark
United States
House of Representatives
Baltimore
Morris D. T. Morris 64 Dies at Local Infirmary
Morris a native of Indiana died at 7 45 this morning at a local infirmary. He was brought here from Nebraska three weeks ago by his son B F Morris of 306 San Pedro Avenue. Surviving: two other sons Clark Morris of this city and Dr L O Morris of North Carolina. Funeral to be held tomorrow at the Shelley Loring Undertaking company parlors with time to be announced.
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D. T. Morris
Indiana
B. F. Morris
San Pedro Avenue
Nebraska
Clark Morris
L. O. Morris
North Carolina
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Must Stand Trial for NCR Officials in Sherman Case
Federal Judge Hollister overruled a demurrer and ordered thirty National Cash Register officials from Dayton to stand trial in federal court on charges of conspiracy in restraint of trade under the Sherman Act. Indictments were returned by the federal grand jury in Cincinnati last December.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Hollister
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Patterson
Cuero Plans Turkey Trot Celebration
Cuero Texas June 26 Cuero Commercial Club officials vote to stage a November turkey trot to celebrate Cuero known for its turkey production. Colonel Ike T Pryor of San Antonio attends and endorses the plan. The gathering ends with a mutton barbecue at the city park.
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Cuero
Tex
Cuero Commercial Club
Ike T. Pryor
San Antonio
Taft Leaders Urge Hilles as Republican Chairman
Republican leaders pressed President Taft to appoint his secretary Charles D. Hilles as chairman of the national committee and head of the campaign. Taft delays an official choice until Hilles returns from Chicago. Senators Penrose Gallinger Burton Clark Crawford and General Powell Clayton met the president as they align with Taft, Crawford keeping his stance unclear.
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Taft
Charles D. Hilles
Clark
Crawford
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
National Committee
Ready to Start Hanford Probe
Congressmen James M. Graham Edwin M. Higgins and Walter L. McCoy arrive in Seattle to take testimony in the impeachment charges against United States District Judge Cornelius H. Hanford. Hearings will be public and likely begin tomorrow.
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Hanford
Seattle
Wash
James M. Graham
Edwin M. Higgins
Connecticut
Walter L. McCoy
New Jersey
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Victor L. Berger
United States
Cornelius H. Hanford
Washington
New Democratic National Committee Members Listed by State
The article lists selected members of the new Democratic National Executive Committee by state with several incumbents re elected and numerous names including Alabama William Dorsey Jelks and Arizona Reese M. Long. The roster covers all states and territories with party officials named for each location.
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Baltimore
New Democratic National Executive Committee
F. B. Lynch
Mississippi
Robert Howell
Missouri
Edward F. Goltra
Montana
J. Bruce Kremer
Nebraska
P. L. Hall
Nevada
New Hampshire
Eugene E. Reed
New Mexico
New Jersey
Robert 8. Hudspeth
New York
North Carolina
John Pattison
West Virginia
John T. McGraw
Wisconsin
Joseph E. Davis
Wyoming
John E. Osbourne
Alaska
A. J. Daly
District of Columbia
Edwin A. Newman
Hawaii
John H. Wilson
Porto Rico
Henry V. Dooley
Philippine Islands
R. E. Manley
La Follette in Conference with Bryan Sparks Speculation
A report says Senator La Follette held a lengthy conference with William J. Bryan amid third party movement talks. Bryan’s secretaries offered no confirmation as Wisconsin and Nebraska headquarters tracked the visit. Garretson delivered a La Follette platform manuscript. Bryan pocketed it and moved on.
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Baltimore
Senator la Follette
William J. Bryan
la Follette
Third Party
Mr. Bryan
New Progressive Movement
Bryan
Nebraska
Elisha Garretson
Madison
Wis
Francis J. Heney
California
Roosevelt
Charles R. Crain
Chicago
Captain Hollyday Relieved to Prepare for European Detail
Capt. Thomas W. Hollyday of the Third Field Artillery is relieved as Fort Sam Houston post adjutant. Lieut. Matt C. Bristol of the Third Cavalry succeeds him after serving as aide to Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan. Hollyday plans to depart San Antonio late this week or early next for a year and a half in France studying artillery methods for potential use by U S troops.
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Europe
Thomas W. Hollyday
Third Field Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
Matt C. Bristol
Third Cavalry
Joseph W. Duncan
Bristol
Hollyday
San Antonio
France
Barnard Girls Promote Fund Drive With New Song
Barnard College students at Golumbia University debut a fundraising song whose chorus Buy a Brick signals active support for a university building project. The effort aims to raise money for a much needed campus addition.
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Barnard College
Golumbia University
LaFollette Silent on Bryan Talks After Baltimore Visit
Senator LaFollette returned to Washington from the Baltimore convention and refused to discuss any talks with William Jennings Bryan or other leaders about the third party movement. He said he merely attended the convention and would not confirm or deny further meetings.
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Washington
LaFollette
Baltimore
Mr. Bryan
Boy Kills Deputy in Corsicana Shootout
In Corsicana Texas deputy Constable Hanks was shot through the heart by a Black youth named White during an attempted arrest. The youth was arrested at Rice and is reportedly being brought to town.
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Corsicana
Tex
Hanks
Rice
York Delegation Bets On Gaynor On First Ballot In Convention
The York delegation votes for Mayor William J. Gaynor on the first ballot to test the field while Woodrow Wilson backers hope for Bryan support. Analysts warn a two thirds majority requires a break or stampede, with Bryan still a potential clutch for a close race. Clark forces boast of a Bryan-boosted chance to secure nomination on the first ballot.
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York
William J. Gaynor
Gaynor
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States
Clark
Nothing Like It Says Mrs Louise Mohr Plant Juice Endorsed
Mrs Louise Mohr of 32 Blumstreet endorses Plant Juice at Fischer's Drug Store claiming quick relief and cure from constipation nervousness and liver trouble. She urges others to try the purely vegetable tonic stating it improves complexion energy and overall health.
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Louise Mohr
Blumstreet
Fischer's Drug Store
San Antonio
Fischer’s
Washington Leaders Hear Baltimore News In Quiet Capitol Day
Speaker Clark and Representative Oscar Underwood spent June 26 in their Capitol offices gathering Baltimore updates by phone. They avoided discussing yesterday's developments or the Bryan Parker fight, greeting visitors quietly as friends and allies.
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Washington, D. C
Clark
Oscar Underwood
Capitol
Baltimore
Bryan
Parker
Underwood
Champ
Oscar
Progressives test Kern as potential presidential dark horse
In Baltimore on June 26 a quiet movement forms to test sentiment for Indiana Senator John W Kern as a possible presidential nominee. The backers say uniting two thirds of delegates for either Clark or Wilson may be unlikely and the Kern effort has gained momentum.
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Baltimore
John W. Kern
Indiana
Clark
Wilson
Wilson confident on Baltimore outlook for nomination
Wilson says prospects for nomination are excellent after a telephone talk with campaign managers in Baltimore. He dismisses rumors of agreeing to accept second place as futile talk by desperate opponents seeking to defeat him.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Baltimore
Wilson
Plan Consolidation of San Antonio Humane Societies
The San Antonio and Bexar County Humane societies will meet tonight at 8 with a Chamber of Commerce committee to finalize their consolidation under a single fund and budget. Chamber representatives include R. H. Wester August Briam Jr. and J F Carter. The aim is to unify operations and protect businessmen from bogus charity subscriptions.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Pay as you enter cars extend to more San Antonio lines
Beginning Sunday morning the pay as you enter system will run on the Collins Gardens Highland Park and the Hot Wells lines of the San Antonio Traction company. Most routes switch to pay as you enter with three exceptions. South Alamo street repairs finish Sunday and Collins Gardens Highland Park cars return to old routing via Alamo plaza. Transfers at Gardens and Alamo streets end on Hot Wells Sap depot Tobin Hill and Collins Gardens Highland Park lines.
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Hot Wells
San Antonio Traction Company
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Alamo Plaza
Gardens
Alamo Streets
Sap Depot
Tobin Hill
Trainmen Enjoy Annual Picnic at Electric Park
About 200 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen gathered for the sixth annual picnic at Electric Park. A special train from Cotulla arrived at 10:30 and another from Georgetown and nearby points at 11. Afternoon events included a baseball game between the Household nine and Kissel Car of Austin, plus dancing, rides, and park attractions. An evening program promises vaudeville, a cake walk, and a prize waltz contest for all entrants.
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Electric Park
International & Great Northern
Cotulla
Georgetown
Taylor
Kissel
Austin
Musicians’ Union
Potter Presence Sought In San Antonio Water Inquiry
City officials led by Mayor Cal laghan and the finance committee sent a telegram to Alexander Potter in New York to await his arrival before opening his report. They may question the contract’s fulfillment if Potter does not appear, with $4000 of the $12,000 price already paid and the remainder in doubt.
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Callaghan
City Council Finance Committee
Alexander Potter
New York
City of
San Antonio
Potter
Second Drugless Medical License Charge Filed
Dr Policarpo Rueda former confidential advisor to Emilio Vasquez Gomez faces a second charge of practicing medicine without a license in county court filed by Dr Dixon. Rueda must post bond for appearance. Alfred Jones and J Martin also charged for practicing without licenses for failing to file with the district clerk as required by state law.
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Policarpo Rueda
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Dixon
Rueda
Alfred Jones
J. Martin
Appeal Filed in Orient Road Train Case to Run to Sherwood
In the Texas court of civil appeals an appeal has been filed by the state against the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad in the case decided previously by the Fifty third district court. The state seeks to force the Orient to run trains into Sherwood and maintain a station there, though the line now serves Merigan. The district court fined the company 2500 dollars and ordered service into Sherwood, an ruling now appealed.
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Austin
Tex
Appre Court of Civil Appeals
As of Texas
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad Company
Fifty-third District
Orient
Sherwood
Merigan
Will Fly With Me Aboard Aerial Romance
A playful exchange nicknames a proposal as an invitation to fly. The ardent swain asks, the practical girl weighs the moment, suggesting a cautious approach to romance and adventure.
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McCall’s Magazine
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