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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
1
In San Francisco on June 27 the Democratic convention faces a stormy start as Bryan demands a platform rejecting wet policies. The battle centers on the League of Nations and Irish question with pro and anti restraint factions shaping the floor fight.
In San Francisco on June 27 McAdoo supporters claim he would accept a Democratic nomination, shifting the convention race into a heated open contest. Love of Texas publicly asserts McAdoo would accept if nominated, triggering renewed efforts by delegates to unite behind his candidacy and challenge rival camps headed by Cox Palmer and others.
In San Francisco on June 27 the struggle to name Senator Glass of Virginia as chairman of the resolutions committee intensified. Administration leaders backed Glass, while opposition backed Senator Walsh of Montana, with William J. Bryan reportedly undecided. Chairman Cummings will personally direct the admin plan to elect Glass despite the ongoing contest.
Nebraskan leader William Jennings Bryan urged prohibition as paramount in a San Francisco talk under the Young Men's Christian Association. James R. Nugent, New Jersey wet leader, called Bryan a paid agent of the anti saloon league and said he should head the prohibition ticket. Bryan promised to unveil planks on profiteering Versailles league of nations and labor relations in coming days.
The Democratic convention in San Francisco hears William Jennings Bryan publish a dry plank demanding enforcement of the Volstead act without increasing beverage alcohol. Burleson on the wet side offers alternate planks for liberty and for allowing non intoxicating beverages. Both sides push to present planks to the resolutions committee amid a crowded race to influence the platform.
Bainbridge Colby secretary of state chosen as floor leader for administration at the Democratic convention. He sits as a delegate from the District of Columbia and appears as one of President Wilsons spokesmen.
San Francisco June 27. More than 300 women will join the Democratic national committee work tomorrow. Suffragists and party women vow to labor like men to influence the platform and Tennessee ratification. Delegation totals include 41 at large, 43 alternates, 68 district delegates, 145 district alternates, with some couples attending. Fifteen women serve on the executive committee.
San Francisco June 2 Friends report assurances that if nominated William G. McAdoo would accept. Texas national committeeman Thomas B. Love states with confidence that McAdoo will accept if placed in nomination. Love notes growing delegate demand and predicts Texas will cast 40 votes for him from start to nomination.
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