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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1912

Page

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Convention Deadlocked as Clark Loses Ground in Baltimore

At Baltimore's Convention Hall the Democratic race for president remained tied after the twenty-seventh ballot as Clark fell further while Wilson gained. Bryan denounced New York's Murphy influence and threatened not to back any nominee tied to Ryan Morgan Belmont.

Baltimore Clark Wilson Palmer Pennsylvania Stone Missouri Washington Fred T. Dubois George Fred Williams William Jennings Bryan Bryan Mr. Bryan New York Williams Dubois Clark Camp Senator Stone Francis Murphy Tammany Hall Speaker Clark Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson Owung Ryan-Helmont Charlee F. Murphy Fee Ryan Major Belmont Charles F. Murphy Chicago Nebraskan Nebraska Diryan

Bryan Clarifies Nomination Support at Democratic Convention

Governor McCorkle of West Virginia questioned whether Bryan would support a nominee if New York voters backed him. Bryan answered that he would not block a nomination but may oppose the chosen candidate once nominated, stressing distinctions between nomination and post nomination support.

McCorkle West Virginia Mr. Bryan Mr. McCorkle Bryan New York

Wilson Looms as a Formidable Candidate

In a tense convention moment Governor Bryan faces questions about nominations and party support. He refuses a hypothetical query, then signals his cautious stance and switches to back Nebraska’s second choice Governor Wilson amid New York’s decisive role.

Political prophecies swirl as Wilson looms for Democratic nomination

Rumors circulate that Woodrow Wilson will be named as the Democratic nominee at the convention in Baltimore. Clark forces aim to delay, Iowa faction stalls then likely backs Wilson, with Vollmer leading the opposing camp and Bly opposing. New York delegates face challenges as Stautchfield criticizes Bryan while supporting Wilson.

New Jersey Missouri Wilson Gladys Hogan Baltimore California Maryland Rayner Clark James Massachusetts

Regina cyclone leaves Regina city in ruins

Winnipeg dispatch reports a cyclone devastating Regina Saskatchewan killing hundreds with churches and a dozen business houses razed. The power plant and telephone exchange were destroyed leaving the city in darkness as troops rush to aid survivors amid widespread injury and looting.

Winnipeg Man Regina Saskatchewan Fts Pase Sewel

Austrian Aviator Sets Altitude Record at Vienna Meet

At the international aviation meet in Vienna on July 1, an Austrian flyer named Csakay reached an altitude of about 13 779 feet with a passenger. The prior passenger record was 12 040 feet set by Prevost at Coarcy toland G Garras holds the eight individual record of 13 943 feet.

Vienna Csakay Prevost Coarcy Toland G. Garras

Heavy Snowstorm Strikes Santiago in July

A heavy snowstorm hit Santiago Chile on July 1 marking the first such event in twenty years. Snow covers the central alley and street surfaces as residents note unusual winter weather.

Chili Santiago

Aviator Schardt Killed Testing German Plane

Mulhausen Germany July 1 Herr Schardt a German aviator was killed while testing a military aeroplane. At 260 yards height he curved too sharply causing the craft to dive and crush the occupant.

Mulhausen Germany Herr Schardt

Papke Wins Paris Fight for Middleweight Title

Bill Papke defeated Moreau after fifteen rounds of intense combat in Paris to claim the middleweight championship. Moreau abandoned the bout as Papke dominated late. Also reported a fire at Mount Vernon Car Company causing about 20 000 in damages and suspected incendiary origin.

Paris Bill Papke Moreau Mt. Vernon Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Car Company Imsurange

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