Democrats Face Two Big Fights at 1928 Convention
Theodore G Joslin reviews the looming battles in Boston Transcript on the 1928 Democratic National Convention. The main clash centers on abolishing the two thirds rule to nominate Al Smith or another candidate, with southern delegates likely to push the change amid historic party tensions.
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al Smith
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South
New York
Edwin T. Meredith
Iowa
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Tennessee
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Democratic convention rules and the dark horse effect
The piece explains how the two thirds rule in Democratic conventions shapes outcomes. It discusses Camp Clark supporters in 1912 and Woodrow Wilson’s selection, then notes how the rule lets one third or more block leading candidates, citing 1924 as a pivotal example where many delegates withheld to seek future breaks.
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Kiwanis Luncheon Speakers Tout Local Industry Growth
Kiwanians L. B. Jumper J. Davis Prothro and George H. Leitner spoke at yesterday’s Hotel Aiken luncheon on bringing industries to the Aiken section.
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Equity Cases Set for Aiken Court of Common Pleas
Only equity cases will be placed before the court of common pleas which will convene at Aiken on Monday June 13. A meeting of sociation was noted at the gathering.
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