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Show PRESIDENTIAL POINTERS' The Democratic national convention con-vention of 1912 was held In Baltimore Bal-timore from June 25 to July 2, Alton Al-ton B. Parker being temporary, and Ollie M. James, permanent chairman. Forty-six ballots were taken, Champ Clark leading till the thirtieth, when he was passed by Woodrow Wilson. On the tenth and seven following ballots Clark got more than hall the votes cast, but as two-thirds are necessary In a Democratic convention, he was finally defeated. de-feated. Other prominent candidates candi-dates were Judson Harmon of Ohio, Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama and Thomas R. Marshall Mar-shall of Indiana. Marshall was chosen as the candidate for vice president on the third ballot. |