New York Holds Key as Clark Gains on Tenth Ballot
Democrats at the national convention endure a sweltering session as New York pivots to Clark on the tenth ballot. The day features fatigue, multiple ballots, and tense roll calls with Harmon and Wilson gaining modestly elsewhere. Bryan shifts to Wilson on the fourth and fifth ballots.
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Democratic National Convention Ballots Through the Tenth
The Democratic National Convention held a lengthy session with multiple ballots. Clark and Wilson led early counts as Harmon Underwood and others vied for support. Tension rose with crowding aisles, vocal delegates, and shifting allegiances as ballots continued into the tenth.
Rebel Chief Is Slain in Cuban Rebellion Verdict
General Estenoz died with about 100 Cuban insurgents at Vega Bellaco near Micara in Oriente. Government troops under Lieutenant de la Torre reported the win. It is believed General Pedro Ivonez may also be dead. Havana says Estenez death ends the rebellion and Oriente will be pacified within two days.
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Recall of federal judges and banking plank cause party split
At the Democratic convention site in Baltimore on June 29 the platform drafting subcommittee debated a proposed recall of federal judges by constitutional amendment. The labor plank drew protests from employers, while Bryan steered a progressive platform, and a banking section urged limiting national bank investments in stocks and bonds to one third of their loans and investments.
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Palzer Stuns Wells In Heavyweight Clash At Madison Square Garden
In New York Palzer, an Iowa farmhand, knocked out English champion Berbadier Wells in the third round after a brutal exchange. Wells bled from mouth and nose in the first round and was floored for nine as Palzer stormed back to claim victory.
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Captain Rostron Honored by Liverpool for Rescue
Captain A. H. Rostron of the Carpathia received Liverpool’s thanks and a gold medal for rescuing survivors of the Thante on June 27, with Captain Rostron praised in the city for his patrol and leadership.
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Louisiana Solons Vote Income Tax Amendment
Baton Rouge June 29 the Louisiana legislature approved the income tax amendment to the U S Constitution marking a state endorsement of a federal tax measure.
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