Democratic Convention Sparks Parade of Demos and Songs
A chaotic San Francisco convention scene unfolds with crowds, demonstrations, and music as delegates gather. Speakers press claims for platform items while the Cox delegation protests. The rowdy day features arias, banners, and a tense push for a presidential ticket with Gerard linked to the top spot.
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Nomination Contests Roar At Democratic Convention
Demonstrators cheered as Mr Cummings was praised as a unifying figure while pointers to Hitchcock and Palmer stirred the floor. Palmer forces staged a loud parade with flags and chants as Bigelow spoke and Niland pressed a question prompting a clash with the chair.
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Nomination Day Sparks Prolonged Demonstrations At Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention in San Francisco heard ten candidates nominated for president including Palmer Cox and McAdoo. Speakers like William F. Sheppard and Samuel D. Coxran rallied delegates amid loud, lengthy demonstrations honoring New York Governor Alfred E. Smith. The crowd reacted with bands and chants, delaying proceedings as insistent support emerged for Smith and the New York delegates.
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Cox
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Cox Leads Hopeful Democrats At National Convention
Abe Martin reports San Francisco dispatch on day three of the Democratic National Convention. Cox of Ohio draws strongest talk as possible nominee while prohibition and party tensions surface among delegates and reporters.
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Ohio
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Bitter platform fight as Democratic draft debated
At a San Francisco convention a nine member subcommittee led by Senator Virginia battles over three main planks. Prohibition league of nations and Ireland dominate the talks with administration and Bryan aligned factions seeking favorable wording and ratification with reservations.
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Trish
Waleh
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Mexico
Nomination Plot Feared as Clark Angle in McAdoo Contest
San Francisco June 30 AP Shows Democratic leaders seek Clark as potential running mate to block Woodrow McAdoo. Plan aims to deny McAdoo a two thirds vote while bribing support from Bryan and Cox, with Brack of New York floated as a candidate for vice president or governor. Local insiders warn of swift action to prevent McAdoo’s nomination.
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