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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
1
In Baltimore on June 26 indications show Bryan aligned delegates will switch to Wilson after the first ballot. Congressman Clayton of Alabama questioned the nomination outcome while a Nebraska delegate backed Clark for Woodrow Wilson as cheers swept the hall. Representative Towner, a Republican from the Eighth Iowa, joined the Wilson camp amid the uproar.
A noisy crowd at a political gathering in Baltimore or nearby scene watches Mrs. Bryan and delegates from New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and Alabama led in a demonstration for various candidates. The band plays Maryland My Maryland and My Country Tis of Thee while speakers L Clayton and Riley from Massachusetts address the crowd amid interruptions from the gallery and calls for Woodrow.
Chairman Parker introduces Bishop Murray who pronounces a blessing. Governor Folk of Missouri and Senator Raynor of Baltimore address the gathering on the Democratic platform and tariff policy. The crowd cheers at Dixieland interruptions as Henry Clayton of Alabama begins his remarks amid a restless convention.
In Chicago on June 26 the Henning versus Funk case moved toward trial with a complete jury panel after long delays. Prospective jurors faced questions about politics and ties to International Harvester and Edward Hines Lumber, amid references to the Lorimer investigation. Patrick H. O'Donnell's name surfaced in questioning.
The exchange notes Bilfur participates in performances of poker described as notably amateur. The remark marks his style as highly informal and unsophisticated, highlighting the speaker's surprise at his approach to the game and theatrical flair.
A peculiar claim describes a woman reputed to sharpen a lead pencil so perfectly that the completed point bears no sign of teeth marks. The note suggests skill beyond ordinary pencil sharpening.
Frederick W. Lehmann solicitor general signals Taft resignation and names William Marshall Billett of Louisville as successor. Mexico City reports government officials say Orozco revolt in the north has collapsed and he offers surrender if amnesty is granted.
Today scoreboard shows Washington ahead 5 to 0 over Center ville in the eighth inning. A Health Culture note quotes advice on dreaming as a path to sleep, urging a relaxed mindset and drifting imagination.
In Chicago on June 25 four former Illinois Central officials Harriman Taylor Ewing and Baker faced conspiracy counts for alleged car repair frauds. Judge Sullivan nonsuited them due to three key witnesses being unavailable or unreachable. Civil suits tied to the case were dropped after a settlement.
In Los Angeles June 26 the court rebuked Horace Appel and District Attorney Fredericks after Fredericks tried to throw an inkwell at Appel during a heated Darrow case session. The defense again demanded the dictagraph report of Darrow Harrington conversations, which the court denied. Burns is expected to testify next.
In New York on June 25 a mob of several thousand foreigners gathered outside the private bank Auerbach & Goldberg at 129 Rivington Street. The bank closed after cash and stamps reportedly vanished overnight. Police restrained the mob as the cashier, escorted by a dozen officers, reported the overnight loss and that the partiers were gone.
Atlanta reports that Ann Boston, a Black woman who stabbed and killed Mrs. R E B Jordan of Pinehurst, Ga, was seized from officers at Cordele by a mob and hanged near Pinehurst after being taken toward the scene of the crime.
The article argues for a single presidential term and calls for a proper revision of tariffs. Proponents urge constitutional reform to limit executive tenure and align tariff policy with current economic needs.
Alton B. Parker, temporary chairman in Baltimore, blasts the Republican tariff plan and the current administration. He urges Democrats to unite, promises a proper tariff revision, and endorses a single presidential term while praising Democratic House actions and criticizing William J. Bryan.
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