Unit Rule Frays at Democratic National Convention
At the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore on June 27 delegates clash over the unit rule as it binds Ohio Wilson supporters to Harmon. Minority leaders Covington and Henry defend the rule amid loud demonstrations. Parker calls for order as debates extend about two hours with fans waving banners and clashes erupting in press and gallery sections.
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Democratic Convention Hearings and Speeches in Baltimore
Delegates heard former Governor Folk of Missouri praise Bryan and predict the Democratic nominee will win. Senator Rayner of Maryland urged progress over Republican division, invoking party mottos as the crowd cheered. Chairman Parker called for more speakers, with Henry D. Clayton of Alabama delivering a sharp denunciation of the Republicans.
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Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore and Leading Democrats at Convention
Report covers a Democratic convention with roll calls on the minority report and unit rule. New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas and Virginia delegate actions sparked crowd cheers and disorder. Delegates shifted, Harmon and Sullivan figures debated, Harrison Hearst ties discussed as the session adjourned at midnight.
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Convention Roars as Delegates Clash for Nominee
The Baltimore crowd at the Democratic National Convention erupts in shouts and cheers as candidates are urged by speakers like Gore and Harmon. Amid uproar and police, Clayton proclaims any nominee could win, while supporters of Clark and Underwood shout their backing, and state leaders call for peace and reform.
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Radical platform draft from New York delegates
In Baltimore on June 27 a New York caucus submitted a platform draft to the resolutions committee. The proposal is described as radical, potentially drawing Mr. Bryan’s objection. It calls for tariff reduction, denounces President Taft for vetoing central banks, favors an income tax and direct primaries for senators, and proposes a six year presidential term.
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Unit Rule Vote in Baltimore Convention Fallout
Baltimore June 4. Ordinary convention proceedings feature a Wilson demonstration and the breaking of the Ohio unit rule by the Wilson Bryan forces. Governor Harmon has eliminated a presidential candidate and his managers plan to avoid presenting his name. Conference with the governor aims to secure approval of this plan to prevent slaughter at the convention.
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