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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

2

Wilson Demonstrations Break Into Gallery Clash at Convention

Delegates from New Jersey Alabama and New York led a chaotic display with banners and lithographs in a split Wilson Clark fight. Police cleared aisles as galleries overflowed and the roll call moved to a decisive vote on the Wilson versus Clark reports.

Wilson Clark Champ Glark Underwood Alabama New Jersey Wilson and Win Massachusetts Bay State New York Win Missouri Big Clark Parker Bell John Sharp Williams Mississippi Philippines Supreme Court of the United States Williams Islands Committee On Permanent Organization Ollie James E. 0. Britton North Carolina Urey Woodson Kentucky James

Democrats United in Honest Promises Kept Speech Claims

Ollie James recalls a civil, unified Democratic convention scene praising no bribery or theft accusations. He contrasts two records for the coming campaign: Republicans with betrayed promises, and Democrats with promises kept, urging support for nominees and progressives.

Taft Republican Party Democratic Party Senate Wool Congress of the United States Tariff Board House of Representatives Wool Trust Republic Democratic House Congress James

Abrogation of Unit Rule Dominates Democratic Convention

At the Baltimore convention the pro unit rule faction won a motion to end state delegations voting as a unit. Ohio split with 18 Woodrow Wilson delegates, while Nebraska and Kansas backed abrogation. New York and Missouri opposed. Pennsylvania favored abolition. The vote reshapes the nomination race and delays adjournment until noon.

Montana Nebraska Bryan Wilson Clark Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Murphy Tammany Hall North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Harmon People Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wilson As Usux Utah and Vermont Went the Sam Way. Virginia, With Thomas Fryn Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Alaska District of Columbia Hawaii Philippines Norto Rico Massachusetts Michigan Seouth Dakota Baltimore Woodrow Wilson Harmon Missouri Champ Clark Kansas Committee On

Governor Wilson Hails Democratic Unit Rule Change

Seagrit New Jersey June 27 Governor Wilson praised the Democratic National Convention for endorsing delegates’ district instructions over the unit rule. He said New Jersey’s 24 of 28 delegates were never bound, calling the move a progress for principle rather than a personal win. He planned to golf and await convention news.

Seagrit N. J Wilson New Jersey

Club women influence national life at federation meeting

Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Smith of Kentucky opened remarks as the General Federation of Women's Clubs discussed unity and future goals. Mrs. Philip North Moore urged advancing social reform, education, and international peace through continued female leadership and refined legislation. Mrs. M. W. Barry of Sherman outlined sex hygiene education goals in schools with emphasis on biology and parental involvement.

Philip North Moore St. Louis General Federation of Women’s Clubs Texas Woman M. W. Barry Sherman Texas Upil

Harmon Not Withdrawn Governor Harmon Statement

Ohio Governor Judson Harmon makes a positive statement in Columbus to clarify his position as reports swirl about his withdrawal from the state race. He says he remains committed to state service and weighs his options amid ongoing political chatter.

Ohio Columbus

Mrs Taft Heads to Baltimore for Convention Talk

Mrs William H Taft travels to Baltimore to watch the Democratic National Convention as it selects the candidate to oppose her husband in the presidential race.

Washington, D. C William H. Taft Baltimore United States

Political Barbecue at Webberville Draws 2000 Attendees

A large political barbecue in Webberville Texas drew more than two thousand people from across the state. Candidates for office spoke in the Jones-Dunlap pasture located in a rich farming district.

Austin Tex Webberville Jones-Dunlap Texas

Demurrage Bureau Elects Texas Car Service Leaders

In Houston on June 27 Mike Sweeney was reelected manager of the Texas Car Service Association with R S Collins named secretary. W G Van Vieck was retained as head of the executive committee.

Houston Tex Texas Mike Sweeney Texas Car Service Association R. S. Collins W. G. van Vieck

Classified Ad Offers Ten Day Run At Half Cent Word

Light want ads begin Friday through Sunday for a ten day run with two Sundays included at a rate of one half cent per word per insertion. Refund available for any unused period if the ad is discontinued.

Beck Returns to Torreon After Medical Mission

Dr. Lucian B. Beck has returned to Torreon Mexico after a period away. Music every night continues at the White Horse Tavern.

White Horse Tavern Lucian B. Beck Torreon, Mex

Have The Light Follow You On Your Vacation

A brief travel note encourages carrying a guiding light on trips for safety and reflection. It emphasizes mindful pacing and enjoying destinations while keeping a steady, calm presence.

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