West Virginian To Carry Democrat Nomination In 1920 Race
Davis wins the Democratic nomination after two weeks of deadlock at the convention in New York. The rallying parade follows as delegates seize the victory, while Bryan remains silent and McCorkle of West Virginia praises Davis’s leadership.
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Standard
Gov. Bryan
Davis
Bryan
Meredith
Iowa
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Walsh
John W. Davis
Dixie
Republic
Maryland
Izetta Jewell Brown
San Francisco
New York
Smith
McAdoo
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Davis
McCorkle
West Virginia
Simple Funeral at White House for Chief's Son
The article describes a simple White House funeral for Calvin Coolidge Jr. set in the East Room with flowers and a Congregational service. Military guards from the Mayflower accompany the body to Northampton and Plymouth Vermont for burial, as the Coolidge family endures their sorrow with restrained ceremony.
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Washington
White House
Calvin Coolidge Jr
Jason Noble Pierce
Congregational Church
Edwards Congregational Church
Calvin
Plymouth
Vermont
Edgar Allan Poe
Coolidge
John
Democratic Convention 15 drains funds in long stalemate
The Democratic national convention has drained money, with New York's convention committee spending about 800000 before handing finances to the national committee. The national committee, limited to 100000, began cutting costs by removing 41 of 45 ushers and other staff, while already overdrawing its fund by 25000.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Convention Committee
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Convention balks at immediate vice presidential nominations
Josephus Daniels was praised for a recess proposal as delegates roared Walsh. Chairman Walsh, urged to adjourn until 8:30, was met with Walsh chants and a decision to adjourn without nominating the vice president on the spot.
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Josephus Daniels
Walsh
F. E. Igoe
Illinois
Montana
Davis Leads On First Ballot At Democratic Nominating Convention
At Madison Square Garden John W. Davis of West Virginia led the first ballot with 316 votes, Oscar W. Underwood 294, E. T. Meredith 130, as McAdoo backers shift support. Davis gained 1334, Underwood 187, Meredith 544. Smith dropped 230, Me dropped 138. full tally shows Davis 316 Underwood 294 Meredith 130 among others.
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Madison Square Garden
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Oscar W. Underwood
E. T. Meredith
Iowa
McAdoo
T. Meredith
Davis
Underwood
Meredith
Smith
Unde
Glass
Robinson
Ritchie
Owen
Murphree
Larry
Convention Reassembles Amid Post-Explosion Tension
The convention met with low attendance and wavering support as McAdoo backers await word on Smith withdrawal. Delegates and alternates showed reduced strength while Democratic party apparatus strained under expenses. A leftist band played, continuing payroll-linked entertainments despite tensions.
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McAdoo
Smith
Democratic National Committee
Charles W. Bryan Nominated for Vice Presidency
At the Democratic convention in Madison Square Garden on July 9 a letter from Senator T. J. Walsh of Montana declining the vice presidential nomination was read, followed by Gov. Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska being nominated on the first ballot.
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Chas. W. Bryan
Madison ‘Square Garden
T. J. Walsh
Montana
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Clash At Brazil Center Escalates With Bombardment
Buenos Aires dispatch from July 9 reports that Rio de Janeiro sources say rebel positions in Sao Paulo remain under heavy bombardment with artillery and air support. The uprising has cost over 100 lives and significant damage as loyal troops retreat and rebels block Luz Park and nearby rail hub.
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Buenos Aires
Rio Janiero
Sao Paulo
Luz Park
Man Arrested Charged With Stealing Auto At Ball Game
An oil man, George Bradfield, reported his blue Oakland car missing during an Indian baseball game. Kenneth Broughton was arrested four miles from Maysville driving the car and brought to Ada on theft charges. He allegedly paid with a worthless check for fuel at Sulphur, while authorities expected more arrests in the case and linked it to a broader Oklahoma gang investigation.
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Oakland
George Bradfield
Bradfield
Kenneth Broughton
Maysville
Braughton
Ada
Oklahoma
R. A. Griffith
Joe Newton
Oklahoma City
Herbert Holliday
Tulsa
Newton
Paul Wade
Chicago
Willie Newton
Wellston
Holliday
Osage Agency Approves Pawhuska Land Sale With 1 Rejection
The interior department approved oil lease sales on Osage lands at Pawhuska except for tract No. 108 in the Burbank field. Carter Oil Co paid 13000 for the lease, offset by two good wells. The Osage council had previously disapproved the bid.
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Pawhuska
Osage
Department of the Interior
Washington
Osage Agency
Burbank
Carter Oil Company
Osage Council
Oklahoma City Detectives Foresee More Train Robbery Arrests
Oklahoma City officers predicted further arrests in the greatest train robbery case. City detective Bill Eads admitted more Oklaromans may be held as the investigation widened.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Bill Eads
Williams Frisco Pitcher Secures Seals Contract
Guy Williams stayed with the San Francisco Seals after a $2,500 signing payment. Manager A. O. Green confirmed the deal as negotiations collapsed. Pittsburg Pirates and American Association clubs had made offers during uncertainty.
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Guy Williams
Pacific Coast
Williams
San Francisco Seals
Voutsider
A. O. Green
William
San Francisco
Pittsburg Pirates
American Association
Tucker Is Accused Of Criminal Libel
Oklahoma City charge filed against Howard A. Tucker editor of The Record known as Jack Walton's paper. Information signed by Warren K. Snyder alleges article published July 6 contained libelous statements about Snyder.
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Oklahoma City
Howard A. Tucker
the Record
Jack Walton
Mont R. Powell
Warren K. Snyder
Walton
Snyder
Democratic Convention Bows to Sorrow for Coolidges
The Democratic National Convention paused factional fights to express sympathy for President Calvin Coolidge and his family after the death of Calvin Coolidge Jr. Stephen Wise read a resolution on behalf of the New York delegation, adopted by rising vote and sent to the president.
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New York
Coolidge
Stephen Wise
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
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Hull
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