Delegates Parade Wilson Portrait at West Coast Convention
In San Francisco the Democratic convention erupts over a portrait of President Wilson as a flag and banner display rises, prompting cheers. Delegates surge through aisles, with Roosevelt clashing over New York state standard amid a police escort and marine guards.
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Democrats Send Warm Greeting to Wilson From Convention
The Democratic National Convention in San Francisco passed a resolution of appreciation for President Wilson. The telegram praised his leadership in war, celebrated his health recovery, denounced partisan attacks, and wished him long service to America and the world.
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Roosevelt Leads Delegates After Turbulent Moment
A protest erupts as Roosevelt leaves with the New York banner amid a wild scene. One man knocked, several men lose glasses, and orderly proceedings lag as delegates cheer and disrupt Speaker Kremer.
Georgia Century Vote to Women in Senate
The proposed amendment to the state constitution granting women the right to vote was killed in the Senate with a 1 to 1 vote. The report comes from Atlanta dated June 28.
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Bryan Seeks Dry Plank In League Pact Debate
In San Francisco the Democratic platform committee wrestled with prohibition and league of nations issues. W. J. Bryan publicly frames a bone dry plank advocating treaty ratification with reservations acceptable to a Senate majority.
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Bryan and Stryan's League Plank Shapes Convention Rift
The league plank demands world disarmament and a peace foundation through friendship and cooperation. It supports majority rule and opposes the administration's push for ratification without reservations. Administration Democrats view it as echoing the Jackson Day proposals that widened the rift with Bryan over treaty terms.
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Profiteering and Monopolistic Control Charged in Coal
W Jett Lauck former War Labor Board secretary and Mine Workers economist told the anthracite coal commission that profiteering and monopolistic control exist in the industry. He cited official data showing net profits rising 69.7 percent from 1916 to 1918 versus 1912 to 1914, as operators earnings increased sharply.
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Harding Faces Busy Week After Restful Weekend
Senator Warren G. Harding leaves for Washington after a weekend at Senator Frelinghuysen’s Raritan estate. He plans to speak for a phonograph record and will meet with Governor Coolidge to map campaign plans, with progressive leaders visiting to discuss acceptance speeches. A good luck horseshoe from Charles Dorsuch arrived, hoping for success.
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Democratic convention affiliates tighten control over platform drafting
In San Francisco the administration bloc asserts influence as resolutions chair Senator Glass is named, while Senator Robinson of Arkansas is slated as permanent chairman. The rules decide no ballot until a platform is adopted and a nine member subcommittee begins drafting.
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McAdoo Rumors Grow As Democrats Converge In San Francisco
In San Francisco leaders meet four big committees while McAdoo prospects rise and fall. Talks center on delaying a ticket until platform work finishes. Amidon named McAdoo floor leader with a team to gather support. Bryan and Palmer factions seek first-ballot limits, while McAdoo avoids comment.
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Democratic keynote criticizes Republicans and praises war effort
Homer Cummings, temporary Democratic chair, denounces the Blagkest peace treaty defeat and Republican platform as reactionary. He credits Democratic wartime policies and New Deal era reforms, touting labor protections, federal agencies, and financial measures while condemning investigations as wasteful. He highlights League of Nations support and calls for liberty and progress.
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