Stevenson Gains After Hill Declines Nomination
At the Democratic convention in Kansas City the roll call moves to Stevenson as the leading candidate after David B. Hill declines the vice presidency. Towne is highlighted by Massachusetts and Minnesota presses. Hill resists, while Towne and Stevenson battle for support amid intense delegation drama.
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New York
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Maryland
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Bay State views on ticket and platform
Boston readers gauge Democratic reactions to the Kansas City platform with emphasis on imperialism and silver. Interviews with Winslow Warren Gamaliel Bradford Erving Winslow Harvey N. Collison and others weigh Stevenson Bryan and the party’s direction amid a potential third party and the anti imperialist stance.
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Democratic Platform Praised by Delegates in Kansas City
Kansas City July 6 delegates express praise for the Democratic platform. Richard Croker of New York calls it splen did and broad enough for all Democrats and predicts a Bryan victory. Ex Senator Hill says the platform is satisfactory though imperialism is the paramount issue, and he will support the ticket.
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Altgeld Praises Platform as Tidal Wave of Americanism
Former Illinois governor Altgeld hailed the platform as the strongest ever adopted, declaring a nationwide tidal wave of Americanism. He warned that November would sweep away militarism imperialism McKinleyism and Hannaism from America.
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Bryan Praises Stevenson in National Nomination Message
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 6, William Jennings Bryan praised Adlai Stevenson as an excellent candidate and signaled no immediate campaign plan. He noted Stevenson’s fitness to defend the 1900 platform, and Bryan sent a telegram of congratulations while canceling a Kansas City trip to attend the convention via telegraph.
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Arkansas Senator Jones Re-elected National Committee Chairman
National Committee officials were all re-elected in Kansas City. Senator Jones of Arkansas remains chairman. Governor Stone of Missouri continues as vice chairman, C A Walsh as secretary, and John J Martin of Missouri as sergeant at arms.
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National Silver Republicans Nominate Bryan for President
The National Silver Republican convention in Kansas City nominated W. J. Bryan for President by acclamation after adopting a strong silver platform. Vice Presidential selection postponed to this afternoon per Senator Teller. At midnight the Silver Republicans endorsed Stevenson. Populist committee remained in session.
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Kansas City
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