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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
The Star argues that the Progressive cause must not be jeopardized during its formative period. It warns that factional splits could derail progress and calls for unity among Seattle progressives and statewide allies. The piece notes an opportunity for broad change at upcoming county, state, and national elections.
The Seattle inquiry into Judge Hanford begins with Graham outlining that the committee will take testimony and report findings without prejudice. Attendees include lawyers from the Seattle Bar and Postmaster Russell, with Leonard Olsson slated as the first witness but unavailable due to a missed subpoena. The hearing resumes after a 2 pm adjournment.
At the Baltimore armory convention New York's 90 votes backed Wilson as South Dakota delegates were seated under the minority report. Tensions between Wilson and Clark persisted with Clark supporters rallying as others cheered for Wilson Bryan forces noted in galleries. Mrs Taft attended as delegates and leaders' wives were presented.
United Press Leased Wire reports from Baltimore on June 27 describe Woodrow Wilson gaining momentum for the Democratic nomination as South Dakota delegates, New York 90 votes, Roger Sullivan, and Illinois 58 votes back Wilson. Bryan’s actions and the unit rule change bolster Wilson as Bryan aides shape the platform.
Fair tonight and on Friday with warmer conditions. High westerly winds. Noon temperature at 52 degrees.
Dawson, a night clerk at the Hotel Norman, says he shot Frank Redmond a marine fireman who with another man forced entry and threatened him. Redmond, identified as a union member, fell after Dawson grabbed the clerk's revolver and fired as the assailants moved toward the counter. Chaloner the porter assisted and both clerks are being held for investigation.
United Press Leased Wire reports Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma and his wife were stranded when $125 left in their hotel room was stolen after a convention adjourned. TheGores, with the blind senator escorted by his wife, found they had no funds to eat and the hotel would not cash a check. Friends came to help.
British Columbia's pioneer woman lawyer Mies M. French appeared in court yesterday in Vancouver on June 26, marking a historic moment for the province's legal profession.
F Lookay of Copper Creek region promises $100 to anyone who rescues him after his canoe capsized in Lake Washington. He was with William Belmont and Morton at Frye hotel lodging when a launch retrieved him and he paid the rescuer $100 in wet bills.
British aviator Valentine lands near Cape Grisnez after 18 hours unaccounted. He departed Dover at 6 PM bound for Calais as a Dover motorboat flotilla searches the Channel beginning at noon.
Portland June 27 The county grand jury indicted Mayor Rushliht Police Chief Slaver and Captain Baty alongside ex officers Maddux Reed for attempting to bribe Deputy District Attorney Collier. The charge alleges $400 was offered to dismiss a true bill charging Red and Maddux with extortion as part of a plot to “get the goods on Collier.”
Michael Volokus died in Kenosha Wisconsin after a compressed air tube ruptured at 100 psi. The escaping air tore flesh and forced into his intestine tearing internal organs and muscles. He survived four hours before losing consciousness.
William J Bryan receives a telegram from Rudolph Spreckels of San Francisco pledging moral and financial support if Bryan is nominated. He states he cannot vote for Taft or Roosevelt and insists on a tested candidate. Spreckels, a San Francisco Republican, recently backed Senator La Follette.
Five seamen died in Toulon naval hospital after a blast aboard the French cruiser Jules Michelet off Hyeres injuring twenty three. An official inquiry found a premature 6 inch gun discharge with two explosions, leaving many men badly burned.
The convention opened at 12 45 with the South Dakota convention test report. Wilson delegates seated. Bryan reports progressives’ fight half won as Senator O Gorman and he draft the platform. Ollie James elected permanent chairman. Tonight’s program includes the presidential nomination. Wilson grows stronger.
Bryan and supporters block abrogation of unite rule granting Wilson 18 Ohio delegates who otherwise would back Harmon. Contest committee backs most national committee findings. Clark gains from ruling while Washington delegation backs Clark while he has a chance.
In Baltimore June 27 Bryan vowed to continue the fight for a progressive platform and candidate, drafting the Democratic platform with Senator O Gorman. They moved quickly to steer the sub committee away from Tammany and Murphy Sullivan Taggart influence, announcing plans to present their draft for full committee adoption.
At San Francisco on June 27 the general federation of Women's clubs opened practical business after officer presents, reports, and visitor registration. Department heads introduced key subjects and a musical program was planned for the evening.
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