Democrats Open First Session Fight Over Parker Starts
Baltimore June 25 The Democratic national convention opened with Norman E Mack as temporary chair Alton B Parker of New York was selected to preside Parker led a vote over rival nominees James and O Gorman Parker carried 31 votes to 20 and 2 Republicans and Democrats contended for temporary chair. Contests in Illinois Ohio Rhode Island and DC followed with contestees prevailing in each case.
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Baltimore
Norman E. Mack
Edwin C. Wood
Michigan
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Robert Crain
James W. Reilly
Democratic National Committee
Fifth Regiment
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Mack
Alton B. Parker
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O'Gorman
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O’gorman
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Il{nois
District of Columbia
Greene
A. J. Dally
Edward Newman
Wilson
Mlinots
Carter ‘Harrison
Committee On Permanent Organization
Clarence D. Clark
Credentials Committee
Reflections of the Big Democratic Meet in Baltimore
Reporter describes J. Hamilton Lewis admiring Baltimore Mount Vernon site and city progress. He praises the square, its calming effect, and local affection for preservation. Includes notes on Mrs. Longworth, and a globe trotting paper-mache hound from Bangor sent to friends in Boston Dresden Vienna Bombay Canton Manila London Peru and displays at Clark HQ.
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Baltimore
J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Mount Vernon Place
Spain
Paris
London
Mount Vernon Square
Clark
Bangor
Boston
Dresden
Vienna
Constantinople
Bombay
Canton
Manila
Peru
O’reilly
Philippines
Washington
Mayors gather as spectators at Emerson event
Several mayors attended the gathering including Charles F. Murphy Tammany boss dining at the Emerson. Mayor Whittpenn of Jersey City and Thomas P. Doudy of Ronceverte joined, with Robert Speer of Denver receiving a serenade from John R. Burton, the national committee’s assistant secretary.
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Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Emerson
J. Harry
Whittpenn
Jersey City
Thomas P. Doudy
Ronceverte
W. Va
Robert Speer
Denver
John R. Burton
National Committee
Baltimore Welcomes Mrs. Longworth and Mrs. McCormick
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth formerly Miss Alice Roosevelt arrives in Baltimore with Mrs. Medill McCormick. The visitors, prominent social figures and relatives of the Roosevelt and McCormick families, engage in convention activities and social events during their stay.
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Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Baltimore
Medill McCormick
McCormick
Chicago
Tom Taggart Called Pleasant Yet News Silent
A man from Indiana praises Tom Taggart as courteous and affable but notes newspaper men rarely gain real news from him. He remarks Taggart masters talking without saying anything and remains unflustered during conversations.
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Tom Taggart
Indiana
Tom
Trio of Jays Chat on World Affairs as Reporters Buzz
J. Harry Covington J. Walter Smith and J. Fred C. Talbot sat on a settee in Belvedere and discussed the world while reporters hovered for a quote. J. Ham Lewis of Chicago passed by and greeted them with a grand bow attributed to his South Carolina origin.
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J. Harry Covington
J. Walter Smith
J. Fred C. Talbout
Belvedere
J. “Ham” Lewis
Chicago
South Carolina
Large Southern Delegations March With Bands in Parade
The Georgia and Florida groups traveled with about 500 men each while Alabama led a 1000-strong delegation. All three contingents were accompanied by marching bands.
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Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Embassy staff gathered in Washington during convention
Members of the British embassy in Washington are in the city for the ongoing convention, with all diplomatic personnel present and ready for events and meetings.
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Washington
Convention Hall Size and Setups for National Caucus
The Fifth Regiment M N G armory hosts a large convention hall 364 feet by 284 feet with a 200 by 300 foot floor seating 15 000. It features 76 sections 10 661 floor chairs 4 408 balcony chairs five entrances thirteen exits and rapid egress. Maryland spent 35000 for stands balconies committee rooms and decoration including 34 000 yards of bunting and 500 flags to adorn the interior.
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Baltimore
Fifth Regiment
Maryland
Taft Wins First Ballot as Republicans Nominate Taft and Sherman
Chicago reports the Republican national convention selected Taft for president and Sherman for vice president on the first ballot. Roosevelt’s name was not presented and 344 Roosevelt supporters abstained. La Follette received 41 votes for president, with South Dakota splitting to add five. Cumming did not have his name presented.
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Chicago
Taft and
Sherman
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Charles B. Hughes
New York
Pennsylvania
Senator la Follette
Cummins
la Follette
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Republican Party
Platform Committee
Committee On
Illinois
Iowa
Taft
Hell
Roosevelt Fight Dominates Republican Convention
Controversy over Roosevelt participation marks the convention as ballots and rules are debated. La Follette signals opposition, while Taft forces push to solidify support with Elihu Root winning temporary chair. Hadley and Roosevelt receive strong ovations as party divisions spill into the hall.
Platform pledges and reform goals in party statement
The platform reaffirms party principles and calls for an independent judiciary and continued constructive legislation. It backs public health laws, workers compensation, simpler court procedures, and removal rules for derelict judges. It opposes special privilege and monopoly, supports anti trust reforms, FTC, protective tariffs with selective duty reductions, and bans corporate campaign contributions. It supports conservation parcels post navy merchant marine aid and Mississippi river improvements. It urges generous settlement policies.
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Federal Trade Commission
Mississippi
Iowa Woman Well Again Ottumwa Testimony to Pinkham Remedy
Ottumwa Iowa resident Harriet E Wampler credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from long standing female troubles. She praises the product as a tonic and invites women to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co offering confidential assistance from a woman.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
Harriet E. Wampler
S. Ransom Street
Laughing at the Ball Game Sparks Teasing Exchange
In a terse exchange the speaker laughs at a playful remark about a ball game while Miss Wearyone retorts she may soon be laughing at the speaker. The dialogue suggests light banter and social teasing surrounding a sports event.
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Chinner
Miss Wearyone
Four Dollars for a Cake of Soap
Soap, once not a luxury, now costs from two to four dollars for imported French varieties. They are scented and presented in satin covered boxes, small enough for travel, and marketed as suitable bridal trifles for the traveling bag.
Laughing at love fades to needing a man's shoulder
A reflective line notes that youth may mock romance yet later find solace in a man's shoulder for comfort and tears.
Post Toasties Ad Describes Factory Hygiene Claim
An advertisement promotes Post Toasties as a cereal produced in a clean factory with no hand contact during processing. It emphasizes care, cleanliness, and careful manufacturing standards to reassure consumers about hygiene.
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