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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
7
A stormy convention scene centers on Woodrow Wilson and Oscar Underwood as factions dispute a possible adjournment. Rumors of Bryan backing threaten the Wilson camp, while Illinois and New York hint at shifting to Wilson before a Chicago showdown.
The New York group defends its delegation as representative and attacks Bryan tied to Clark. Stanchfield endorses Wilson, while New York votes Clark 79 Wilson 8 Underwood 2 under unit rule. Indiana's break shifts balance as ballots continue in tense convention roll calls.
The article follows William Jennings Bryan's pivotal role in pressuring for a progressive ticket at the convention. Bryan communicates with subcommittees, urges candidates, and mobilizes telegrams from supporters and states to counter Parker’s nomination. Delegates rally around Clark Underwood and Wilson faction lines as the roll call drags on and adjournment is set for Tuesday.
Regina Saskatchewan July 1 The tornado last night killed eight people and injured about 400 with several feared dead. Boating on nearby lake contributed to the high casualty count while farm houses and rural property suffered extensive damage. Officials expect final tallies to rise as rural lines remain down and recovery efforts proceed.
Memphis Tennessee July 1 a bulldog protected his master Jim Young by holding three officers at bay for about an hour outside a house. Young had slept under the house while his dog kept guard. After officers fired shots through a broken window and endangered passersby the dog fled and Young was taken to police headquarters.
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