Parker's Gold Stand On Money Wins Democratic Support
Massachusetts Democrats praise Judge Parker for declaring for the gold standard at St Louis. Republican leaders and voters comment that his telegram clarifies his stance, aids unity, and may gain independents and votes. The mixed reactions show strong backing within the party and cautious approval from some GOP figures.
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Newton
Parker
Sprague
W. E. Russell
William Claflin
Thomas J. Boynton
Everett
Roosevelt
James M. Codman
Brookline
Charles H. Pearson
Judge Parker
Senator Hill
Gloring Briggs
Joseph Coyle
Brighton
Democratic Party
William
H. Woods
J. H. H. M’'Namee
Cambridge
Parker letter outlines support for gold standard stance
Telegram to William F. Sheehan from A. B. Parker declares the gold standard firmly established and requests the convention to ratify the platform. If the majority finds it unsatisfactory, Parker asks to withdraw his nomination so another candidate may be chosen before adjournment.
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W. F. Sheehan
Hotel Jefferson
St. Louis
A. B. Parker
Convention Replies to Judge Parker Telegram in St Louis
The convention sent a telegram stating the platform remains silent on the monetary standard as not a campaign issue and only campaign issues were mentioned. It adds that the views in the telegram do not prevent a man who holds them from accepting a nomination on the platform.
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E. Peabody Gerry
Jamaica Plain
Parker
James M. Curley
Ward
John F. Dever
Judge Parker
John P. Dore
Charles J. Kidney
Augustine J. Daly
Cambridge
Daniel H. Bradley
Somerville
Nets
W. D. Bucknam
W. A. Flaherty
George L. Marshal
John Falvey
ST. Louis
Gold Plank Forces Bryan From Platform
The discovery of gold in recent years has expanded world supply by two trillion dollars, with seven hundred million apportioned to the United States, reinforcing a money standard of value and removing the issue from political contention.
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United States
National leaders praise Parker after convention vote
In St Louis on July 10 Democrats express broad support for Judge Parker. Senators Pettigrew Bailey Tillman McCreery Jones and Mcarren praise the candidate and platform, predicting a strong campaign and likely November victory. Others note New York backing and party unity.
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R. F. Pettigrew
New York
Bailey
Tillman
Parker
M’creery
Kentucky
James K. Jones
Patrick H. M'Carren
Democratic Party
Characteristics of Judge Alton B Parker
Judge Alton B Parker is 53, England‑ancestry, born in Massachusetts, the youngest NY Court of Appeals chief judge. Country born and bred, rarely outside New York, never Europe, not a college man, voracious reader, home-loving, into farming and stock raising. Epileptic? No. Episcopalian. Not wealthy or poor, 5 ft 10, 190 pounds, salary 14500, term 14 years from 1897.
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Career of candidate Davis as oldest national convention nominee
Born in Baltimore on November 16, 1823, Davis lived in Elkins West Virginia and built wealth by his own efforts. He entered politics in 1865, served as West Virginia state senator 1867 9, and Senate member in 1871 as the first Democratic WV senator. He refused the 1884 VP bid, backed Hendricks, and has since focused on business, mine operation, and railway leadership. He married Kate A. Bantz in 1853. they had five children.
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Mrs Parker Proud Mother of Judge Parker
Derby, July 19 Mrs Harriet Stratton Parker mother of Judge Alton B Parker speaks of her pride and hope in his public rise noting balanced media coverage and her lifelong interest in public matters She recalls his youth in Cortland New York where neighbors nicknamed him Judge and mentions her Temperance Union membership and strong stance against alcohol.
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Conn
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Alton B. Parker
Alton
Cortland
N. Y
Grover Likes Parker's Act on Gold Standard
Buzzards Bay July 10 Grover Cleveland comments on Jude Parker action sending gold standard telegram to St Louis convention. Cleveland health worries persist with Dr Bryant to accompany him. He may accept if delegates stampede him. Parker expected to win after strong gold standard stance. Bryan influence noted but no comment from Cleveland.
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Why Parker Was Silent in Parker Nomination Reason
Martin W. Littleton explains Parker’s silence stems from not claiming mastery of the Democratic party but serving it. He says Parker avoids dictating policies and trusts in the party’s sovereignty. If elected, Parker’s policy would align with the party platform.
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Judge Parker
Democratic Party
Judge Parker Keeps Morning Hudson Plunge Despite Spotlight
Esopus New York reacts to Parker nomination with townwide excitement as farmers discuss politics while Judge Parker maintains his daily Hudson swim. Reporters swarm as he entertains them with stories, and locals note land boom chatter and a promised rail station. Parker praises farm life, mentions red poll cattle, and comments on Jerseys.
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