Parker Wins VP Nomination After Long Night Session
The convention adjourned after an all night balloting with Parker nominated for vice president. Bryan opposed sending a telegram to Parker over the monetary issue, while Parker gained broad support from Texas, the South, and key leaders. Only Senator Culberson objected to the telegram move.
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Remarkable Meet and Parker Nomination at Demos Convention
St Louis July 11 the Parker nomination came after a long all night session with Bryan refusing to yield. He spoke for Nebraskan and Harmony while Wisconsin and Ed Wall loomed, as Parker secured the nomination on the first ballot amid dramatic cheers and fatigue.
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Parker Is Nominated as Democratic Candidate in Historic Convention
The convention's roll call ranks Judge Parker across the nation with solid support from Maryland Michigan New Jersey and many key states including Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. Mrs Parker expresses cautious hope while the hall empties after a long night of fevered cheers and final unification.
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Dinner to Parker Nomination Celebrated by Manhattan Club
Judge Parker's nomination was celebrated by fellow Manhattan club members on Saturday. A dinner will follow formal notification at Esopus, featuring prominent Democrats with hopes for speeches by ex President Cleveland and William J Bryan.
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Parker Nomination News Reaches Derby Mother
In Derby Connecticut on July 11 the news reached Parker's mother that her son had been nominated for a judge position. The report notes the announcement was conveyed to Mrs Parker.
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Hill delighted at result at convention
Senator D B Hill expressed delight after the convention adjourned praising orderly proceedings and the lack of personal abuse. He said nearly all states nominated their favorite son and that Judge Parker would likely carry the platform. Richard Olney declined to comment on Parker's nomination.
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State convention may settle Texas AG race after close ballot
Davidson and Schluter lead amid unclear status of attorney general result. The contest likely moves to the State convention due to prorated county votes. Stephens defeats Blanchette for comptroller, Lefevre keeps public instruction post, Robbins likely State treasurer, with Lanham as governor and Neal as lieutenant governor.
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District Results Show Mixed House Contests and Close Votes
Latest returns indicate indecision in districts two eight, fourteen. In two, Broocks appears to defeat Cooper pending Harrison county tally. Grimes county contest in eight heads to district convention. Austin, Harris carry with 23 votes. Waller, Walker, Fort Bend, Madison, Montgomery, Leon total 21. Slayden leads in fourteen. Beel leads in eleven. Likely slate lists Sheppard. Broocks. Russell. Randall. Beall. Field. Gregg. Burgess. Burleson. Henry. Stephens. Garner. Smith.
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Parker Silent On nomination until official notice
Esopus New York July 11 Judge Parker refused to discuss his nomination stating he would say nothing on the subject until officially notified. The remark came when reporters asked about the political future following rumors of his nomination.
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Bryan Uncertain On Presidential Ticket Position
After a debate question, William J. Bryan said he has not yet considered how he will vote but will make his position known in due time. He stated he expects to cast his vote for the ticket.
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