Political Convention Contests Stir Debates Across States
National party committee hearings reveal fierce intraparty battles in Cook County Illinois Ohio district contests and New York Kings County as factions led by Murphy Burke Guffey and Sullivan clash. Delegates sit with disputes over credentials and debated seating amid hostile exchanges and threats to carry cases to credential committees.
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Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Cook County
Robert EF. Burke
Fred du Bois
Idaho
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
National Committee
Rockwell
To. EL Francis
KB. Holloway
Johnson
FL Flibertya
FP. Reinovht
Ohe
Garber
Patrick McCarren
Brooklyn
Charles F. Murphy
Kings County
New York
Murphy- Colter
District of Columbia
Wiliam K. Clayton
Charles W. Thre
Joseph Howley
Thirty-First
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Howley
Bryan
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Protealiv
Chas. Berwood Patv
Charles P Connotes
Tom J. Ryan
Caffey
Myan
Hieron
Virginia
Tivan
Minnis
Bey Burke
Amdey
Suntan Praltice
James Dahiwan
Nof Canada
Sirvan
Bailivan
Mayer
Atwit
Karin
Wate
Tawi
Rane
Rallivan
Murphy
Vice Presidential Problem Remains Unresolved at Convention
Morning Journal reports turmoil as Bryan leads with overwhelming support while efforts to unite on a vice presidential candidate falter. New York's stance blocks allied opposition and leaves Bryan's nomination likely, with Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania delegates pivotal in the final alignment before opening session.
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Morning Journal Special
Denver
Bryat
Wileeper
Pennsylvania
Enueues
JM Guffey
Bryan
Vine
Guffey
Patel
Pennayivania
Pump Omens
Senha
James H. Kerr
Bryan My
New York
Judys Alten J. Parker
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Bry
Penneylvania
Ahieh
al Feean
Cera Theerien
Teschotiens
Grover Loveland
Parker
Chealing
Hoveland
St Bryan
Ieveland
Committeemen Continue Deliberations on Contested Delegates
In Denver on July , the Democratic national committee reviews contested credentials from Illinois New York Pennsylvania Idaho Ohio and the District of Columbia. Sixty six seats were in play as six sub committees report progress amid uncertainty about credential grants to delegates and alternates.
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Denver
Pennsylvania
Idatioe
Tomormaw
Diebriot
Illinois
New York
Idaho
Ohio
District of Columbia
Suber Mor Ait Teae
Pennsylvania Guffey forces clash at delegation meeting
Denver July 6 The selection of Colonel James M Duffey of Pittsburgh to the Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania opened with a lively scene in the garden at the Adams hotel where the delegation met. The Pennsylvania group faced opposition from Guffey supporters and Motyrian critics amid tense exchanges before 11 o'clock.
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Pennsylvania
Colonel Guffey
Lincoln
Pat McCarren
Brooklyn
Denver
Daiues M. Diuffey
Pittebure
Democratic National Committee
Adan Hotel
Guffey
Mo Tryan
Fiuffey
Massachusetts Delegates Clash in Boston Caucus Dynamics
In Denver July 6 Dr John W Coughlan reports Massachusetts will add thirty six votes for W a Vieran on the national committee. He notes no VP decision yet and Governor Douglas cannot run. George Frederick Williams chosen as platform committee rep. caucus tensions rise over Williams leadership. Humphrey O Sullivan proposes a bank on the platform to aid English speaking unity. Williams to present resolution to the platform committee.
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Denver
Massachusetts
W. A Vieran
John W. Coughlan
National Committee
Douglas
George Frederick Williams
Poston
Wiliams
Humphrey O'Sullivan
Edward
Withims
Platform Committee
Georgia Delivers Opposition Stance at Denver Convention
The Georgia delegation plots a defensive campaign to back Clark Howell for vice president and seeks active support at the convention. New York’s delegation remains inactive, while Howell is favored for the national committee and a campaign role.
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Denver
Thorghs
Hrvan
Acs
Hin
Delegans
New York
Clark Howell
View
Howell
BUC
Himertt
Bryan Opponents Seek New York Rally Point Against Bryan
New York insiders held a secret meeting to coordinate opposition to William Jennings Bryan. Leaders including Dan P. Coughlin and William F. Sheehan pressed for a firm NY stance to deny Bryan support, while Georgia and Maryland figures weighed shifts if New York declared against him.
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Dan BP. Coughlin
William F. Sheehan
New York
James M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
James J. Smith
New Jersey
A. H. Cox
Georgia
Cott. Straus
Maryland
Josith Marvel
Delaware
Fred BR. Lynch
Minnesota
Bryan
Sheehan
Empire State
Whch
Texas Delegation Hails Bailey Recovery At Dinner
The Texas delegation held tonight praised Senator W. J. Bailey for his recovery prospects. Resolutions expressed regret at his absence and endorsed telegraphic wishes from New York. A resolution addressed a recent Bryan interview and instructed M Johnson to contact Bryan. Johnson was re elected to the national committee.
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Seaver
Taly
Campos
Texas
W. J Bailey
New York
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Senator Valley
Ry M Johnson
Bryan
Nm. M. Johnson
Vice Presidential Drive From Hawaii Gains Support
Denver reports an emerging vice presidential push from Hawaii as delegates announce support for WH iar Fo Kiunes. McKinney of Honolulu, a lawyer and politician fluent in Hawaiiin and Minglish, led last year’s campaign that helped carry Honolulu for democracy, signaling Hawaii’s delegation backing.
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Denver
Hawaii
Whiar
Rell Deglince to Be Halted by FLbU
Athletic temporary chairman Bell travels from Ogden to Lincoln amid floods and delays to address Bryan and California delegation. He arrives in Fairview by noon to brief Bryan, then departs on a hand car as photographers capture the scene in a dramatic rainstorm.
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Denver
Coorado
William J. Bryan
Pell
California
Colorado
Mr. Bell
Ogden
Utah
Omaha
Lincoln
Lother
Rock Island Road
Bell
Lincoln Hotel
Fairview
Firgan
Hell
F&e
Opden
Bryan
Chairmas Bell
Little Inthon
Dik
Eponesicion
Spectal Train To Pant mrt In Denver On Time
Lincoln to Denver route faces washouts due to high water. C hairman Bell and Associated Press aid crossing to restore service via Rock Island lines. Train expected to reach Belleville on time and Denver ahead of the opening of the conversion.
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Spectal
Denver
Lincoln
Tuly
Thermidore
Sy. O
Rockbye
Hairman Bell
Associated Prosa
Ewallen
Belleville
Rock Islands
Colorado
Kansan
Deaver
Democrats Publish Injunction Plank Focus of Platform
The Morning Journal reports the Democratic platform faces a tough issue over the use of court injunctions in labor disputes. William Jennings Bryan signals flexibility, proposing emergency injunctive remedies with temporary sunset clauses.
Senator Mayer Denies Vice Presidential Bid Amidrumor
Reports from Denver say United States Senator Mayer is floated as a possible vice Presidential candidate. Mayer stated he would not be nominated and sees no chance of being named for vice president while noting his Senate work. He emphasized limits and preferred not to be considered.
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Bryan
Fairview
Nebraskan
Resolutions Committee
Haskell
Lincoln
Judge King
Utah
Forestry Service
Democratic Party
Judge Powers
Tentative Resolutions Committee
Bam
Yairesd
Newhouse
New York
WW. Brown
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Ir. Brown
Imelf
Tultimore
United States
Teader Mayner
Denver
Pinder
Senate
Spanish Student Held for Big Theft
New York July 6 A Spanish student, Marique Lanne, detained on grand larceny charges. The amount involved is $12,400, tied to Lafayette Indiana connections and a theft scheme involving a bank transfer and a house rent setup. The accused pleads his father owns a coffee plantation in Bogota and begs mercy to avoid disgrace.
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Grand Wareeny
Marique Lanne
Jared
Pure Due University
Lafayette
Ind
Clark Amith
Suse Liang
Smith
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