Denver Convention Glows with Wild Democratic Spirit
The 61st Democratic delegates in Denver produced a historic, fervent scene as Bryan the clear favorite sparked cheers, with Kern as running mate a moment of dramatic guessing. Alabama fans gifted roses to Clayton, Sulzer spoke of Alaska exploration, Campau outwitted spectators for seats, and Col James Hamilton Lewis advised with humor, while attendees endured hotel meals at hefty prices and the city profited from the convention boom.
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Clayton
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Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Congressman Clayton
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Sons of Alabama
Tom Taggart and the Great Denver Convention
The Denver convention featured a party court that clashed with delegates, with Tom Taggart of Indiana surprising many by revealing a sentimental side in a public display. Women in the gallery cheered the nominated candidate, while Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Ruth Bryan Leavitt shared moments amid the excitement. An aged marcher named Old Kathtuck tried to enter but failed as the morning session ended.
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Indiana
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Omaha
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William Bryan, Jr
Holy of Holies
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Roger Sullivan
Medill McCormick
Corinne Robinson
Joseph Leiter
Longworth
Denver
Chicago
St. Joseph
Uncle Sam
Thirty Six Feet of Francis Boys at the Savoy
Former Gov Francis and playwright Augustus Thomas met in the Savoy hotel lobby and joked about “36 feet of Francis boys” in the family. The convention featured a “kangaroo court” in the Brown Palace lobby run by Alfalfa Bill Murray, with five judges interrogating delegates about their fitness.
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Augustus Thomas
Savoy Hotel
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Nuggets Mixes Drink From Whiskey Absinthe and Sauce
A thirsty delegate orders a peculiar mix of whisky absinthe and Worcestershire sauce at a bar. The bartender, long used to odd concoctions, serves none and the delegate departs. The bartender muses on the drink's用途.
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