Vahey Nominated as Democratic Ticket Solidifies at State Convention
The Massachusetts Democratic State convention drew 714 delegates in a 11 am to 3:30 pm session with 1028 total delegates from 321 towns and 33 cities. David I. Walsh chaired as temporary president and Elmer Gerry Brown backed Bryan. Vahey emerged as the favored nominee with Brown’s support for Bryan and a push to balance the ticket.
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James W. Synan
Democratic State Committee
Charles D. Smith
David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
Whitfield Tuck
Bryan
Walsh
Charles P. Favreau
Marlboro
Edward
Democratic ticket nominees for state offices unfold
Senator James H. Vahey of Watertown nominated for Governor. Charles J. Barton of Melrose named for Lieutenant Governor. John Alden Thayer of Worcester to be attorney general. James F. Aylward of Cambridge for secretary of state. Simeon Viger of Lawrence nominated for auditor. Vahey active in reform groups and politics.
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Sally
John, Alden Thayer Simeon Vigler
Worcester
of Lawrence
James H. Vahey
Watertown
Boston University Law School
Horatio N. Allen
Willard Howland
Charles H. Innes
Board of Health
Charles L. Tucker
Vahey
Knights of Columbus
The
Royal Arcanum
Catholic Order of Foresters
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Senate
Charles J. Barton
Melrose
Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
John Alden Thayer
Harvard
James F. Aylward
Cambridge
Board of Aldermen of
House of Representatives
Walter C. Wardwell
Simeon Viger
Lawrence
Quebec
Vahey Accepts Democratic Nomination in 1911 Call
James H. Vahey pledges no business ties to trusts and urges public trust as the basis for Massachusetts governance He argues for open public service appointments annual elections and direct nomination opposing political machines He endorses William Jennings Bryan for President and calls for equal rights for all with special privileges for none.
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James H. Vahey
Standard Oil Company
Steel Trust
Traction Trust
Beef Trust
Public Trust
Europe
Nahant
Ward 11
Massachusetts
United States
William Jennings Bryan
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