Bryan Loses First Round At Baltimore Democratic Convention
The Baltimore Democratic National Convention opened with a clash over temporary chairman as Alton Parker defeated Bryan for the post. Kern was briefly nominated to oppose Parker, but Parker won 179 to 10, signaling Bryan’s initial setback in his bid for progressive influence.
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Taft Nominated as Roosevelt Forges New Party Ticket
At Chicago a crowded Republican convention renominated William H Taft for president with 561 votes, James Sherman as vice president with 59 votes, while Roosevelt delegates largely abstained. Roosevelt nominated by the Progressive Party an hour later, signaling a split in the party and a new campaign path.
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Railroad leaders urge Taft to veto commerce court abolition plan
R S Davis of Kansas City and a southwest short line railroads committee urged President Taft to veto the legislative appropriation bill carrying an amendment to abolish the commerce court. They warned the move would remove an appeal method from the interstate commerce commission and lack a new appeal mechanism. The president indicated support for the court and a veto of the bill. A Minnesota assembly tower house resolution unanimously ratified both the federal income tax amendment and the direct election of U S senators by popular ballot.
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Crop conditions improve in Omaha region weekly wheat gains
The Burlington trop report for the week shows improved crop conditions across Nebraska. Wheat conditions rise in Omaha division to 79 percent and in Lincoln 83 while McCook notes 59. rain-rich weeks boosted growth, berries plumped and heading advanced. Prospects for an average yield are strong for spring wheat oats and barley with corn condition above 90 percent despite cooler temperatures.
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Abrogation of Unit Rule Dominates Democratic Convention
Baltimore June 27 The progressive wing wins a motion to abrogate the unit rule binding state delegations. Ohio’s eighteen Woodrow Wilson delegates were freed by the new vote, while New York Missouri and Nebraska vote differently. The convention adjourns near midnight as credentials are debated and a rules report shifts nominations to follow credentials. Covington presents the rule, adopted by viva voce vote, to bind delegations by state conventions except where state law mandates otherwise.
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Labor leaders Guilty of Contempt in Bucks Boycott Case
Washington June 26 Samuel Gormpers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell labor leaders were found guilty of contempt of court by the District of Columbia supreme court in connection with an injunction in the Bucks boycott case. They plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Justice Wright imposed one year on Gompera, six months on Morgin. Mitchell was absent and his sentence deferred. his initial term was six months.
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Fifty Thousand May Strike Monday Coastwise Ships
In New York on June 27, an impending strike looms as ageamen and other coastwise ship employees plan action on Monday. Companies oppose renewing the current agreement, which expires at week’s end, affecting about twenty companies and roughly 50,000 workers.
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Indictments Overruled in NCR Sherman Antitrust Case
In Cincinnati on June 27 Judge Hollis overruled a demurrer to indictments filed by attorneys for the National Cash Register Company of Dayton. The charges allege a conspiracy in restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman antitrust law.
Suffragettes Behind Bars After St Stephen Hall Attempt
London June 27 three suffragettes who shattered glass door panels at St Stephen hall to enter the house of commons were sentenced by the police magistrate to two months imprisonment.
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Crandell Suit Alleges Abandonment In Separation Action
Frederick H. Crandell of New York, said to have received 2006000 from his uncle Edwin Hawley estate, is named as defendant in a separation suit by his wife Adelaide Crandell alleging abandonment cruelty and nonsupport.
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