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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
1
Baltimore July 1 The Democratic convention shows no progress toward nominating Woodrow Wilson. Ballots reveal Wilson advancing inch by inch, while Clark slips, with Indiana Michigan and others backing Clark. A veto tactic and Bryan's anti Wilson stance hinder further gains as delegates reconvene amid slow, persistent balloting and shifting alliances.
Sixteen ballots taken with no result. Wilson takes lead from Clark as the convention nears 50114. Clark of New York makes a bitter attack on Bryan. Missouri banner quotes Bryan praising Clark sparks riot. Proceedings adjourn after midnight and resume tomorrow.
Perry H. Carman and J D Atkins, Treasury auditors office clerks, accused of raising $1 bills to $10 to pass in Baltimore. Carman reportedly confessed. Atkins arrested in auditor Andrews office and denies guilt. Secret Service plans preliminary examination in Baltimore Saturday.
Boston reports Miss Harriet Quimby and W. F. Willard killed when their Bleriot monoplane plunged into Dorchester Bay during a Boston aviation meet. Both bodies recovered. Quimby was the first American woman licensed as an aviator and first to fly the English Channel. The incident followed a high‑altitude maneuver amid gusty winds near Savin Hill Yacht Club. Blanche Stuart Scott witnessed from above. Meanwhile secret service probes counterfeiting involving two clerks, Carman and Atkins, in Baltimore after passing altered ten‑dollar bills mounted onto singles. Carman admitted passing the bills. authorities seek other involved parties.
In a harbor accident at Boston Bay a mono plane collapses as Miss Scott, an aviatrix, and manager W. A. Willard return from a harbor trip. Gusts hurl them from seats. Miss Quimby, first woman licensed aviator in America, is noted for crossing the English Channel.
Leader Murphy Lautches of New York declares a half humorous war to starve out Bryan while keeping options open for Wilson. Delegates face rising hotel costs as Murphy’s group vs. Bryan and Wilson factions endure in Baltimore amid tense political maneuvering and Moody morale.
The U S battleship Louisiana ran aground near How Jsignd light but was freed at high water with no injuries or damage. Two cruisers and three destroyers assisted, removing ammunition and coal. the ship later floated unaided. Cause of grounding unclear.
Special Cable dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Bellamy Storer leaving for Switzerland today after visiting their daughter the Marquis de Chambard in Paris. Storer commented that he found the Chicago convention's record of proceedings and achievements mighty interesting reading.
In Baltimore the Democratic National Convention surpassed the 1680 record set by the Republican convention in Chicago. Garfield topped Gen. Great as a candidate, with Grant holding 308 delegates on the 35th ballot. On the 36th ballot Garfield was nominated. minor shifts occurred as Underwood lost three votes, Clark gained one, and Wilson gained two from the 35th ballot.
National committee chose Judge Parker as temporary chairman blocking William Jennings Bryan from leading the Nebraska delegation. Bryan, claiming to have planned a later appearance, says the subcommittee’s choice pushed him into a central role at the convention. The note notes telegrams urging Bryan forward and his stance on supporting the eventual nominees.
Baltimore July 1 fiery clash as John B. Stanchfield New York delegate supporting Woodrow Wilson denounces Bryan and Nebraska tactics. Missouri delegates humiliate Bryan with a banner and stinging charges while Clark and Underwood backers react loudly. Tense scene ends with Bryan denied right to respond amid cheers and boos.
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