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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
6
Delegates across the nation cheered and waved as the Democratic party united behind Wilson. Colonel Bryan returned to the fold, voicing loyalty and praying for the president. The convention adopted peace prosperity and preparedness as its campaign banner.
Delegates packed the Coliseum at midnight as Woodrow Wilson was nominated by acclamation after Peter Burke of Chicago opposed the move over Germany policy. Governor Stuart of Virginia and Senator Hughes helped push the roll call, while Bryan cheered the peace maker.
Robert Emmet Burke of Illinois was the sole delegate at the Democratic convention to vote against renomination of President Wilson and Vice President Marshall. He cited 8000 Illinois votes for him as an uninstructed delegate and reported pressure from over 200 societies to oppose Wilson.
William Jennings Bryan lauded Woodrow Wilson at the Democratic national convention in St Louis, claiming Wilson broke Wall Street’s political grip and kept the nation from war. The speech followed Judge John W. Wescott’s nominating remarks and drew a strong reception from delegates.
The pacifist leader received a tremendous reception for his peace utterances at the convention. Bryan recalled delivering his first convention speech in 1896 and said differences with the President were forgotten in this united national campaign.
In Coliseum St Louis delegates applauded as Senator Kern led a committee to escort William J Bryan to the speakers platform after a motion to suspend rules carried by two thirds. Bryan praised the Democratic party and Woodrow Wilson citing three major measures and the party’s united stance in 1916.
A friendly guide conducts personally run daylight tours to California via Arlington. He serves as host, arranges comforts, and promotes the trip as a bargain with no extra charge. Alex Stocks, New Eng Pass Agent, invites readers to request reading matter, maps, and pictures or visit the office to discuss plans.
At St Louis on June 15 the Bay State flag featured in a mass demonstration after John Wescott of New Jersey nominated Woodrow Wilson. Massachusetts delegates waved the flag and joined Texas and Connecticut groups in a noisy, patriotic parade as New England delegates celebrated with singing and cheering.
St Louis June 15 The Reed rule limits Than-Whomers to five minutes each at the Democratic convention delaying the oratory flood. Delegates press on with Woodrow Wilson securing nomination amid cheers while Ollie James delivers a strong opening speech and Bryan returns to address the hall.
Joseph Orluk a 14 year old Chel sea boy who conducted a preparedness campaign and hid in the Metropolitan Coal Company coal pocket at the Chelsea wharf shot four boys with an air rifle. He was found guilty in Chelsea Court yesterday and the case was continued until June for sentence.
A vintage advertisement urges Miss Freckle Face to try ethinedouble strength from any druggist to remove freckles with a money back guarantee. One ounce typically suffices even for stubborn cases and promises a clear complexion if results are achieved.
Frank H Hitch cock active in Hughes nomination movement departed Chicago today on the twenty century limited to Boston to attend Harvard commencement exercises. He is expected to return West in a few days.
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