Stevenson Triumphals Crowned as Hill Declines Nomination
The Democratic convention in 1900 erupted as Stevenson overtook Hill after prodded bids for Towne and Hill. Hillary faction pressure, Croker and Grady led loud demonstrations while Hill declined and left the platform. Delegates roused by New York and other states gave Stevenson the nomination amid chaotic cheering and gallery pandemonium.
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Bryan
Towne
Shafroth
Colorado
Washington
Wyoming
Montana
South Dakota
Stevenson
Senator Hill
New York
Georgia
Hutchinson
Ilinois
James Kennedy
Connecticut
Illinois
Brevenson
Idaho
W. H. Dunphy
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Indiana
Virginia
William A. Jones
Iowa
Sells
Kansas
Kentucky
Blackburn
McCreary
RE. B. McCaleb
Louisiana
David Bennett Hill
Hill
Epidemic diarrhoea urged to use Chamberlain's remedy
An advisory from Cocoa Nut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea and credit four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing a severe attack. Editorials from Sylvan Valley News Brevard North Carolina praise the medicine as a preventive and reliable for coughs colds and hoarseness, with Newark New Jersey druggist Charles Holzhauer endorsing it.
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A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove, Fla
Chamberlain
Sylvan Valley News
Brevard
N c
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
Jones Re elected to lead national Democratic campaign
Kansas City July 6 The national Democratic committee reorganized after the convention with Senator Jones as chairman amid unanimous support. Thomas Taggart of Indiana nominated Jones, who praised the convention platform and candidates. A new executive plan, with Jones appointing the committee, aims for a stronger campaign, including talks with populist and silver Republican allies and ongoing district and territory contest reviews.
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Kansas City
National Committee
Democratic Party
Senator Jones
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Jones
Tillman
South Carolina
Johnson
Williams
Massachusetts
Osborne
Wyoming
Wilson
Idaho
District of Columbia
Indian
Oklahoma Territories
Arkansas
Blanchard
Louisiana
Stone
Missouri
Taggart
Ryan
Wisconsin
Columbus
Ballot Snapshot Mentioning Stevenson Alabama
Kansas City report notes ballot details dated July 6 with Stevenson Alabama referenced as a candidate or option. The fragment implies an electorate choice but provides limited context on offices, races, or full ballot scope.
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Kansas City
Stevenson
Alabama
Roster Totals by States and Partners Across Regions
A dense ledger lists state by state tallies with totals for multiple groupings. The entries span many states and include partners and cross references such as Carr Montana Smith Maryland Hogg Missouri Danforth Missouri Hill Alabama Delaware Florida Idaho Louisiana Massachusetts Missouri Montana Nevada New Jersey New York North Dakota Oregon Tennessee Hawaii and more. Overall totals show 559 percent plus 8914 and 200 in different sections, reflecting a compilation of counts and cross-state pairings.
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Nebraska
Nevada
Newlands
Towne
New Hampshire
Henry O. Kent
Stevenson
Daly
New Jersey
Hill
Patrick McCarren
New York
Empire State
Delaware
L. Irving Handy
Mr. Daly
Senator White
California
Yiet
North Dakota
D. B. Hill
S. M. Gate
North Carolina
Julian Carr
Ohio
A. W. Patrick
Buckeye
M. A Daugherty
Oregon
J. Hamilton Lewis
Washington
J. H. Sowden
Pennsylvania
Richardson
South Carolina
Tennessee
David B. Hill
Jonathan Lane
Texas
Utah
Idaho
Lewis
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
Arizona
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Oklahoma
District of Columbia
Minnesota
Patrick Ohio
Carr
Smith
Maryland
Hogg
Danforth
Alabama
Louisiana
Hawaii
Bryan Stevenson ticket talks at Kansas City conference
In Lyceum hall Kansas City July 6 a conference of Democratic Populist and Silver Republican committees discussed uniting behind Bryan for president with Stevenson as vice president. They planned further talks with no definite action, hoping a three party fusion may emerge. Bryan sent Stevenson a congratulatory telegram from Lincoln and anticipated many visitors as convention week began.
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Kansas City
Lyceum Hall
Democratic Committee
Bryan
Stevenson
Johnson
Towne
Democrat Committee
Adlai E. Stevenson
Lincoln
Neb
Adlai S. Stevenson
Bloomington
W. J. Bryan
H. B. Paul
J. Smith
New Jersey
Bryan unable to outline farming campaign program yet
Lincoln Nebraska July 6 Mr Bryan said he cannot yet outline his farming campaign program and does not know when a conference with the national committee will occur. He received several congratulatory calls as he contemplates his nomination amid local interest in the ticket’s second place.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
National Committee
Montana delegates unite for Stevenson nomination at convention
At the Kansas City gathering Montana cast three votes for Hill two for Stevenson and one for Carr then joined in making Stevenson unanimous. Clark delegates departed with brass bands while Clark stayed through Saturday. A Boston Montana band celebration at the Midland hotel led to chaotic revelry with music dancing and sudden shots after riders mounted on horses fled the scene.
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Standard
Kansas City
Montana
Hill
Stevenson
Carr
North Carolina
Steenson
Clark
Arizona
Kansas City Star
Bryan
Kansas
Boston & Montana
Midland Hotel
Riotous show by Tammany men on crowded main street
Eyewitness account describes men firing revolvers in the air as they rode through town. Crowds shouted and women screamed while horses bolted, in a display labelled reckless riding unseen in the East. A Midland hotel barber notes the Tammany delegation’s extravagant grooming and departure plans, with Frank Corbett remaining in the city and Clark praised.
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Tana
Midland
Montana
Butte
Clark
Frank Corbett
Denver
Stevenson accepts Democratic nomination at Lake Minnetonka
Adlai Stevenson learns of his Kansas City nomination at Rev. M. D. Hardin's summer cottage on Lake Minnetonka. He says the news is a surprise, never sought the nomination, but will accept and endorse the party platform, expecting broad Democratic support.
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Minneapolis
Kansas City
Adlai Stevenson
M. D. Hardin
Lake Minnetonka
Associated Presse
Mr. Stevenson
National committee meeting proceedings noted
Kansas City dispatch reports John McGinnis introduced successor John S. M. Neill at today's national committee meeting. Neill will stay in the city until the committee adjourns.
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The
Standard
Kansas City
John McGinnis
J. J. McHatton
National Committee
John S. M. Neill
Populists urged to withdraw Towne support Stevenson
Kansas City July 6 General Weaver of Town leading populist committee declares the sole action is to withdraw Towne and back Stevenson. The move focuses on consolidating votes within the Populist ranks ahead of the campaign.
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Kansas City
Weaver
Stevenson
Townes Warns Against Moderation and Calls for Higher Ground
The report quotes Mr Townes urging delegates not to condemn Mr Stevenson over Mr Cleveland’s actions. Chairman Brown asks delegates not to crucify Towne. Amid confusion, the previous question was moved by Senator Du Bois and carried by nearly unanimous vote, ending the convention sine die.
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Townes
Stevenson
Silver Republicans organize leadership at Kansas City
The national committee of the Silver Republicans elected DPD Tillotson of Kansas City as chairman and General E Corser of Minnesota as secretary and treasurer. The executive committee election was deferred and a resolution to back Adlai Stevenson faced opposition leading to postponement after a Democratic convention committee conference.
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Kansas City
The
Silver Republicans
DPD
Tillotson
E. Corser
Minnesota
Dubola
Adlai Stevenson
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United
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Grady
Senator Grady
van Wyck
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John Walter Smith
Fred Williams
Charles A. Towne
Mr. Towne
Cummings
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Governor Stone
Dixie
Teller
Silver
J. W. St. Clair
G. C. Cooper
Rose
Milwaukee
Cooper
John H. Wise
Hillness
Sttevenson
Hoge
Washingto
John L. Shea
Stevenson Sries
Weesects Towne
Mr. Croker
John S. Martin
J. Milton Turner
Mr. Bryan
Judge Gray
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Gans & Klein
Buttemont
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Riegel Clothing
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