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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
6
Delegates filled the floor for the final session to nominate a vice presidential candidate and adopt the platform framed by the resolutions committee led by William J. Bryan. A Bryan resolution allowing the candidate to name his own campaign committee promises potential trouble.
Baltimore July 3 The Forty sixth ballot gives Woodrow Wilson 990 votes to 84 for Champ Clark and 12 for Harmon sealing his nomination for president by the Democratic National Convention.
The final tally reached 733 votes for the winner with 990 of 1083 ballots cast in favor, and at 3 35 oclock Chairman James officially declared the nominee of the party. The convention concluded with a ceremonial stampede as the result was announced.
Seaght New Jersey July 2. Governor Wilson faced a setback when Champ Clark won a majority on the eve of a presidential race bid. Wilson telephoned his Baltimore managers to release delegates, who refused. A secretary laid a small wager on Clark against the field, paid last night. Wilson may not resign as governor soon.
Washington July 3 Representa tion from Baltimore reports Speaker Clark endorses Governor Wilson amid Democratic nominating campaign. He praises supporters, notes 200000 statewide majority, and cites slanders by Bryan as reason for losing the nomination while pledging to back Wilson.
Fulton Mo July 3 Speaker Champ Clark filed for congress in the Ninth district at friends urging. He will not face Democratic opposition in the August primaries as several Democrats who filed intend to withdraw if he secures the presidential nomination.
Washington reports Oscar Underwood, who ran third in the presidential contest for forty five ballots, was withdrawn from the ticket by Senator Bankhead after a bulletin. Underwood stated he did not approve the action and that his name was removed without his knowledge. He praised his campaign team and loyalty of friends.
In remarks to supporters, Senator Underwood declares he will back the party ticket chosen at the convention and rejects any vice presidential bid. He denies making a deal for the nomination, says he was withdrawn without his knowledge, and asserts he never quits a fight. He also notes sentiment favors a southern path to national leadership, but he won’t accept the role if offered.
The piece lists Democratic nominees since 1882 with ballot counts and notes the longest deadlocks in party history. It then lists Republican nominees since 1860 with their ballot numbers, including numerous unanimous and acclamation selections.
Baltimore notes steady Wilson gains and Clark losses as the Democratic convention enters a deadlock after the forty-second ballot. Wilson stands at 494 with Clark at 120. others: Underwood 104 Harmon 27 Bryan 4 Kern 1 Foss 28 Gaynor 1 James 1 Lewis 1 absent.
The Progressive camp debates a Wilson nomination as Oscar Winderwood votes hover near the 100 mark. Representative A Mitchell Palmer is eyed as a potential breakpoint if Wilson fails. John B. Stanchfield blasts Bryan as a “money hunting” style figure. After forty ballots, bitter stalemate and fatigue grip delegates amid tense clashes and lingering adjournment attempts.
The Daviess county board of review adjourned sine die after two days of examining corporate statements. Members included the county treasurer auditor and advisor with two appointees by the circuit judge Willard Newman and Re Bell served. Assessments listed include Plainville Milling company and others with varied figures such as Ebnet Lee & Cold Stearute and Neal & Eskridge among the named firms.
The Johansen Flynn prize fien heavyweight title bout is set for Le Vegas New Mexico tomorrow. Local notes report a mix of travel, births, illnesses, and community events including Mrs Sergie Wininger visiting Washington and a Montgomery Sunday school term of officers.
Fragmentary notes describe a visit by a pair to a home and a sequence of interactions involving a Mrs Nan and Mrs Stark. The text includes references to a Spenser, Willum Salt Quadran, and a pasts mad on his Tout with unclear actions or outcomes.
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