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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues Senator James A. Reed of Missouri should not attend the Democratic convention, labeling him an obstructionist and critic of President Wilson. It contrasts Reed with other Democrats and recalls historic two thirds rule debates in past conventions, noting its persistence despite criticism.
Homer 8. Cummings, longtime native of Chicago and Stamford, Conn., serves as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He is described as popular, suave, and tactful, reflecting President Wilson and noted as a potential vice presidential candidate or likely to remain national chairman.
An article discusses the two thirds rule's origins and aims in the Democratic National Conventions from 1832 to 1840. It cites Governor Glynn and a critic, tracing how Jackson and Van Buren used or resisted the rule, and how it affected nominations including Polk.
Detroit leads U S city growth nearly doubling to just under a million excluding suburbs with rapid auto industry expansion over the past decade Los Angeles climbs from seventeenth to tenth place due to climate and suburban expansion The 18 largest cities list includes New York Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Boston Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburg Detroit Buffalo San Francisco Milwaukee Newark Cincinnati New Orleans and Washington San Francisco prepares for visitors as tariffic debate lingers in political pages with humorous notes about San Francisco and the November election outlook
The Montana press notes three prominent figures likely to attend the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Governor Sam V. Stewart seeks the vice presidential nomination with solid Montana backing and Western delegates. Senator T. J. Walsh will lead the Montana delegation with strong national influence. J. Bruce Kremer of Silver Bow County, vice president of the Democratic National Committee, is highlighted for his power and eloquence though he may oppose Bryan on the key issue.
A compact history of party conventions from 1856 to 1916. It lists Democratic and Republican nominees, ballot counts, adjournment dates, and host cities like Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore St Louis New York and Minneapolis. Key figures include Buchanan Fremont Lincoln McClellan Grant Hayes Tilden Harrison McKinley Bryan Taft Wilson Roosevelt and Hughes.
Megan Lloyd George, daughter of the British premier, features as a new and charming debutante. The eighteenth birthday celebration marks her rise in London’s smart set after a season of social prominence.
In excerpts from Toledo Blade Washington Star and Columbus Dispatch pundits weigh Harding Cox bets with focus on Ohio influence. San Francisco Democratic convention area grows as a fence goes up ahead of potential party bolt.
A collage of quips and quick wits features jokes about bulls red flags tax arrears parrots and theater breathes at the Florida Times Union. Dialogues include misheard lines and light banter from a Cornell Widow style page.
A. Daly presents a short verse measuring a lazy June afternoon. The speaker lounges in a shaded nook by a brook, hearing its cool song while thinking of a swim and the burden of clothes afterward. The mood blends rest with longing for movement.
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