Bryan in 1924 Democratic Convention Portrait
A brief caption recalls William Jennings Bryan at the 1924 Democratic convention where he helped block Gov. Al Smith’s presidential bid, depicting an old yet mighty figure in a pivotal party moment.
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
6
A brief caption recalls William Jennings Bryan at the 1924 Democratic convention where he helped block Gov. Al Smith’s presidential bid, depicting an old yet mighty figure in a pivotal party moment.
Miss E. W. Pilkington, the sole woman weather clerk in England, proposes a brighter forecast style. Her humorous lines replace formal wording with playful terms, suggesting warmer days and cheerful weather indicators, though not approved by officials.
National fight over church and state heats congressional debate. Upshaw of Georgia initially favored an anti evolution bill but then said it should be left to states to decide. He boasts of being inspired by the same spirit that burned witches, signaling tension between fundamentalists and lawmakers.
Analyzed currency counterfeiting risks tied to a powerful government scenario. Notes French concerns on phony notes and the potential role of secret services. Compares private crooks with a state-backed operation’s scale, expertise, and capacity for large‑format production.
A report notes Morgove’s private counterfeiters may face exposure after capture. It cites a government view that only war could halt a vast counterfeit operation. The Russian information bureau acknowledges widespread counterfeit paper circulating globally, alleging Persian sources while claiming it harms Russia and others.
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