Wilson Nominated by Acclamation at Democratic Convention
At the Baltimore convention Woodrow Wilson was nominated for president by acclamation after a long ballot fight. The forty-third through forty-fifth ballots showed Wilson gaining steadily as delegates shifted from Clark and others, with Illinois and Virginia pivotal and Wilson reaching a majority of the votes.
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Faltimore
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Bankhead
Alabama
Underwood
Benstone
Missouri
Clark
Wilson
Fou
Fitzgerald
Boston
Massachusetts
New York
Wilton
Baltimore
Illinois
Ulluois
Harmon
Kern T Fots
Bryant
Virgina
West Virginia
Miincle
Connecticut
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
Hawaii
Bee
History of United States party conventions and nominating ballots
The article recalls past party conventions in American history noting the high ballot counts required for nominations. It cites 1848 and 1860 Democratic choices at Baltimore and Charleston, 1868 New York convention for Seymour, and 1880 Republican Garfield nomination in Chicago after eliminating Grant and Blaine.
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Pierce
New Hampshire
Democratic Party
Charleston
Balyimore
Douglas
New York City
Seymour
Chicago
Wjartes A. Garfield
Che Jf
Grant
Blain Sher
Page Waren
Relapse Rumor Puts Mrs Roberts Back Home in West Main Street
Mrs Roberts Butt, once thought to recover from a severe illness, has reportedly relapsed and returned to her home on West Main Street.
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Roberts Butt
West Main
Balloon Flight Disaster Kills Five in Atlantic Ocean
Reported explosion and debris statement recounts that the Oecepinuts 6B balloon broke apart over the Atlantic. Names listed include Malvin Vaniman Jol ein Vaniman Fred Alnor Guest Goonee Brunet and Calvin Vackman among the deceased. A shoreward message says one body was recovered as wreckage washed ashore.
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Jolein Vaniman
Teles
Adorom
Atlantic Ocean
Aviile
Perepca
Fred Alnor
Goonee Brunet
Akron
Doreen
Flamar
Odean
Calvin Vackman
County Convention Here Resolves for Dr Wilson for Presidency
Taft forces win in plank fight as Republican state convention opens in Columbus Ohio. Majority endorses Taft and Chicago platform while Roosevelt faction urges no Taft endorsement. Rules clash leads to tense debate with governor candidate Judge G Ey Dillon and Supreme Court nominee Dillon among the names.
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Columbus
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Canton
Resolutions Committee
Taliot
G. Ey Dillon Wer
Supreme Bench
Prolonged Balloting and Wilson Vote Split Hint Nomination Fight
The report details a lengthy balloting sequence with a strong pro Wilson demonstration after the forty fourth ballot. Wilson barely led Volex on that ballot and sources predict Underwood votes shifting to Wilson by the forty fifth or forty sixth ballot depending on cast votes.
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Wilson
Volex
Tia
Underwood
Preparations Underway for Clarksburg Fourth of July Fair
Carpenters and workmen began building refreshment stands booths and platforms at the new fair grounds for the big Fourth of July celebration to be held there. The event features races athletic contests a basket dinner fireworks and other attractions drawing an expected crowd from Clarksburg and surrounding towns.
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Clarksburg
Ballot counts show Wilson leading on forty-fifth ballot
The report notes vote tallies with Underwood 99 Marmon 27 and Wilson 633 Clark 306 Harmon 25 on the forty-fifth ballot. no nomination achieved. The era party delegates press for change amid hopes of a landslide transformation.
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Underwood
Marmon
Foss
Tug of War Begins for Sheriff Nomination at County Convention
The Democratic county convention gathers in the courthouse at 11 to nominate a sheriff candidate. Ernest D. Lewis, chair, names George Hoffheimer temporary chair and Harry W. Sheets and C. Davis temporary secretaries. John Patton moves to endorse Woodrow Wilson for president, triggering a raucous debate and a tabled motion by Camden Sommers as delegates clash over procedure.
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Court House
Ernest D.lewis
George Hoffheimer
Harry W.sheets
C. ©. Davis
Lewie
Hoffheimer
Sommers
Camden Sommers
Lvoice
Mr. Sommers
Wilson Backed By West Virginia Delegation At Baltimore Convention
In Baltimore on July 2 the West Virginia delegation moved to back Woodrow Wilson for president. The Wilson resolution urged supporting the man of the hour, Wilson, as the preferred candidate. Committees were named to organize the convention and oversee credentials and resolutions. The day's poll showed 9.5 to 6.5 in favor of Wilson among West Virginia delegates, with earlier tallies lower.
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McGraw
Patton
Wilson
John T. McGraw
Belvidere
Baltimore
Harricon County
Woodrow Wilson
West Virginia
Cooaung
W. J. Kemper
Laut Creek
Clark
Jamen T. Keenan
Desig Zo
Col. McGraw
Death of Miss B F Hoffman at Water Street
Miss B F Hoffman aged 46 daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Hoffman died at home on Water Street Monday night after a brief illness. She operated a millinery store in Bridgeport for twenty years and is survived by her parents and two sisters Ella and Lucy. Funeral from Water Street home Wednesday afternoon with burial in Bridgeport.
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R. F. Hoff _man
Water Street
Ter
Mize Hoffman
Sre
Ella
Lucy Ly
Funeral for 66 year old Southern Pipe worker
B E Hays died at 7 06 tonight from injuries at work at the plant Saturday. Four flags were caught in a taw causing fatal damage. He leaves eight children in the East End. The body was taken to Warhe Lynch funeral home and later to Jacksonburg for funeral services Wednesday afternoon.
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B. E. Hays
Southern Pi Ber Company
Toon Iy
Hays
Ears
Auryl Eigth
East End
Durlal
Jacksonborg
Muriel
Saloon Closures Reported in Mannington West Virginia
Fragmented notes indicate saloons closed and local council actions tied to a city meeting. References to Monday actions and community response describe closures or restrictions amid municipal talk.
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