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Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination Drama in Kansas City
At the 1904 Democratic convention in Kansas City Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois led the roll with strong support as Charles A. Towne of Minnesota drew cheers for a separate bid. David Bennett Hill of New York reluctantly faced pressure from Croker and Grady and finally declined the nomination amid a dramatic, chaotic floor scene.
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