Two Great Conventions Shaping Up in Kansas City and Philadelphia
Kansas City prepares for the Democratic National Convention set for July 4 with a grand arena layout for 4 000 to 5 000 delegates, 600 journalists, and temporary seating around the hall. Philadelphia readies for a Republican gathering with a massive street parade, riverfront marine display, and lavish civic entertaining for delegates and guests.
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Kansas City
Carnegie Company
Carnerie Company
Greece
Rome
Europe
F. F Hill
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
McKinley
Roaose- Welt
Depew
Republican Party
Cramp
Ship Yard
Washington
Quaker City
Campaign Literature Reaches Colossal Scale in Elections
Aimslee's article details how campaign literature became central to modern campaigns, led by heads like Perry Heath and Daniel McConville. It notes millions of pieces distributed, extensive mailing and freight efforts, and specialized bureaus for press, languages, colored voters, and women, shaping messaging across the political landscape.
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Samuel J. Tilden
National Committee
Republican National Committee
Democratic Committee
Republican Literary Bureau
Perry
Heath
Eral
Democratic Bureau
Daniel McConville
Ohio
Ton
Republican Committee
Congress
Telegraph
Republian
J. Ellen Foster
Ife
L. A. Coolidge
Aimslee
The Rabbit Foot That Followed Bryan To Fame
A Montana telegraph staffer nicknamed Alfy Cullen created a humorous talisman a rabbit foot with a silver cap and chain. After Bryan’s Chicago nomination the staff sent a message to invite Bryan to their office, and Bryan himself visited, sharing laughter and praise for the staff.
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W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Kansas City
United States
Montana
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Helena
Northwest
Alfred Cullen
Alfy
Cullen
Bryan
Nho
Loyan
Lincoln
Klondike
D. H