McAdoo or a Dark Horse in Democratic Convention Debate
Analysis of delegates showing Smith's weakness rather than strength. The piece outlines how Smith trails with only a minority of key states and hints McAdoo or a dark horse like Davis or Glass as probable nominees. It discusses Chicago politics, Ralston as a potential compromise, and party dynamics shaping the convention stakes.
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Smith
Alaska
Philippines
District of Columbia
Nevada
Vermont
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Calvin Coolidge
Illinois
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island
McAdoo
MccAdoo
Carter Glass
John W. Davis
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Dark Horse
Davis
Virginia
Glass
Kent
The
Sun
Ralston
Taggart
Ralsteayu
Carter Giese
McAdes
Benater Halstone
Hitchie
Maryland
Benater Underwood
Underwood
Alabama
Tammany
Old Guard
Bryan
New York Herald-Tribune News Service
Walsh Suggested for Nomination in Democratic Row
Anti McAdoo leaders weigh neutral moves to Walsh as Smith boost looms. Maloney prepares to second Smith nomination with a concise 125 word appeal while Kremer leads McAdoo forces amid a convention clash over timing and Montana’s solid delegation.
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McAdoo
Ralston
Tom Taggart
John W. Davis
Davis
Walsh
al Smith
Smith
William H. Maloney
Butte
Bruce Kremer
Democratic National Committee
Kremer
Montana
Speech Proposal Vetoed At Democratic Convention
June 26 New York AP reports McAdoo vetoed a proposal for a public speech by the California candidate to outline policies. Campaign manager Rockwell called it a decisive McAdoo day as delegates shift allegiance. Underwood supporters remained active amid Klan plank controversy and Smith demonstrations.
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Associated Press
New York
William G. McAdoo
California
David L. Rockwell
Ohio
Ralston
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Taggart
Talston
Wabash
Underwood
Alabama
Faney Johnston
Smith
Iren
Roosevelt Speech Start of Turmoil
A crowded Madison Square Garden roars as Roosevelt ascends on crutches to nominate Alfred Smith amid a boisterous pro Smith demonstration. The hall vibrates with sirens, banners, and bands as Smith supporters surge through aisles while outside New York roars with protest.
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Smith
Roosevelt
Alfred Smith
Madison Square Garden
Prima Donna Quells Tumult at Roosevelt Convention
The Roosevelt convention in New York saw heavy shouting and tumult as Smith and McAdoo factions clashed. Madame Anna Case led a brief musical interlude to quell the noise, while Chairman Walsh threatened to move the proceedings elsewhere. After tense hours of nominations, a vote determined the postponement to finish the nominating later, leaving delegates exhausted by the disruptive session.
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Roosevelt
San Francisco
New York
al” Smith
Smith
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Madame Anna Case
McAdoo
Maryland
Ritchie
Walsh
McAdow
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Colorado
Connecticut
Sweet
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Kremer
Mr. Rockwell
Kremer
Philippines
Rockwell
Roosevelt Nominates Smith as McAdoo Demonstration Roars
At Madison Square Garden delegates watched Franklin D. Roosevelt nominate Governor Smith amid a raucous pro Smith demonstration. McAdoo backers staged noise while police barred late arrivals and adjournment debates stretched into the evening. Twenty six CN rail lines will cost 26 million dollars.
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Canadian National Railway
Democratic platform attacks Coolidge era policy and aims
The proposed platform assails the Republican administration for alleged corruption and failed governance. It criticizes naval oil leases and the veteran’s bureau, cites probes into Congress members, and threatens enforcement of prohibition, tax reform, tariff revision, and an American-led merchant fleet. It supports independence for the Philippines, Hawaii development, federal highway aid, and education using federal funds.
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National Party
Republican Party
Senate
Veteran's Bureau
Congress
Chicago Grand Jury
Veterans’ Bureau
Democratic Party
Coolidge
League of Nations
Europe
Railroad Labor Board
Mississippi
Philippines
Hawaii
Department of Education
Cnces
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Davis and Glass
George Brennan
Chicago Democratic Organization
Chicago
Brennan
Senator Ralston
Frank Kent
Baltimore Sun
Melbourne
Australia
Lady Baltimore
William Gibbs McAdoo
Miawis T. Stellings
Atlanta
Meeco
Carter
Lynchburg
Junior
the Waldorf
New York Paper
Smith States
Mr .McAdoo
Hugh
Fie
Califor
Nia
Alfred E. Smith
Joseph T. Robinson
Samuel M. Ralston
Willard Saulsbury
Delaware
Jonathan Davis
Kansas
Houston
Ferris
Michigan
Ala
David Ladd Rockwell
John J. Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Platform Committee
Seong Iach An
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