Wilson nominated at Seagirt cottage amid cheers and speculation
At Seagirt New Jersey on July 2 large crowds gathered as Woodrow Wilson was nominated by the Democratic Party. Reporters, telegraph wires, and a swift wave of congratulations filled the governor’s lawn while supporters proclaimed him the next president. Wilson stressed the heavy responsibility of the nomination even as celebrations surged.
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Clarky denies Bryan slanders as cause of loss
Speaker Champ Clark declares he lost the nomination due to vile slanders by Col. William Jennings Bryan. He thanks supporters, laments scarce funds, and pledges to back Gov. Wilson in the general election, noting his 200,000 state majorities and 30 ballots led him toward the nomination.
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Roosevelt 10 Run Selection of Wilson Doesn't Affect Candidacy
Roosevelt states he will continue to seek the progressive nomination and backs a new national party. He says Baltimore and Chicago conventions show need for a primary and future party calls, with Dixon, Munsey, Colby, and Thompson shaping a July Fourth call for a Chicago convention in early August. Roosevelt weighs Ohio opposition and stresses a broad, non sectional platform for social and economic reform.
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Watterson Sees Three Ticket Contest Warns Courier
Special report from Louisville dated June 2 outlines Henry Watterson's view on a three ticket race with Taft Roosevelt and the Devil. He notes the Courier Journal's unavoidable stance, questions Democratic unity, and warns the Roosevelt plan could shift the election to the House. The piece states the Courier Journal supports the platform and will back the ticket.
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Educator Is Found Dead President of Leland University
The Rev. Reese Wilmer Perking, president of Leland University of New Orleans, Baptist preacher and educator, was found dead in a Philadelphia rooming house. Age 65, he had visited a clergy meeting with his wife and had prior heart disease. He taught at Lock Haven and led Leland University before its summer closure.
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General John Gill Dies in New Jersey Country Home
Baltimore banker Gen John Gill president of Mercantile Trust Company dies at his country seat Ve winor New Jersey after a period of illness. He was one of Baltimore's wealthiest citizens and his death had been anticipated by press and public.
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Taft forces win Ohio GOP convention and nominate Dilson
In Columbus on July 8 Taft delegates secured a strong majority to defeat an anti Taft candidate for governor and adopt a pro Taft platform. Common Pleas Judge E B Dilson was chosen for governor, defeating A L Garford on the fifth ballot. Other nominees include Gen R Brown for lieutenant governor and John L Sullivan, Bernard M Fullington, Rudy W Archer, Freeman T Ogleson, William T Spear, and Louie H Winch. The platform backs workers compensation eight hour bill direct senate election and federal food and water laws. A minority report mirrored the majority except for omitting Taft and Chicago platform endorsement and was tabled 1-3 to MH 1-2.
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Plague Reports In Havana Spark Quarantine Caution
Havana July 2 reports claim two bubonic plague cases in the city. Quarantine officials deny the outbreak but say they are taking all precautions and monitoring the situation closely.
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Staunton Honors Wilson as Next President Nominee
News from Staunton Virginia reports a citywide celebration when Woodrow Wilson, born there, was nominated for President by the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore. Citizens cheered as bulletins spread and banners proclaimed Staunton’s pride. The Woodrow Wilson Club issued congratulatory resolutions. Fireworks and carnival-style celebrations marked the evening.
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Upsets the Convention Bryan Nomination Sparks District Protest
Robert E. Mattingly of Washington District provoked laughter and cheers as he endorsed Bryan for Vice President during a brief, sharp speech at the Clark Room. The audience reacted with mixed humor and applause in a tense convention moment.
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Boy Drowns While Wading at River’s Edge
Ten year old David Rosenthal of 120 Sixth Street Southwest waded with companions near O and Watery and stepped into deep water. The other children cried for help before he disappeared. His body was recovered about twenty minutes later by G H Crew of the Norfolk and Washington Steamship Company and taken to the morgue.
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Indiaman Named For Vice President Early Today
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