Wilson Underwood and Clark Nominated for Democratic Nomination
At Baltimore's Democratic convention early June 28 1924 Wilson Underwood and Clark were nominated with long demonstrations. Nominating speeches followed after 1 a m as Bryan opposed Ryan Belmont and Merzan interests.
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Baltimore
Underwood
Clark
Haldwin
New Jersey
Wilson
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Champ Clark
Missouri
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Ryan-Belmont-Merzan
Attorney Ross Cited By Court For Contempt
In a Jenkins murder case clash with District Judge Matson, attorney William B. Ross was cited for contempt of court and ordered to jail, later rescinded. He reportedly sought access to the former Jenkins home to obtain evidence and asked the sheriff for entry without an order. The judge reportedly refused, leading to a heated exchange and the contempt finding.
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Matson
Jenkins
William B. Ross
Wis
Wote
Ross
Homse
Sheriff's Office
Convention Updates from Baltimore Nomination Speeches Expected
The Baltimore convention opens with large crowds and hot, overcast weather. Delegates fill the hall as Parker schedules the committee report on permanent organization and officers, with Ollie James named by the credentials committee.
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Parker
Committee On Permanent Organizations
Ollie James
Kentucky
Committee On
South Dakota
Hix
McCorkle
Virginia
Cochran
Champ Clark
South Dautota
Clark
Wilset
M. M. Crane
Texas
Committee On Credentials
Reed nominates Clark for Democrat in unity address
Basimere Maryland June 2 Senator Reed of Missouri presented Speaker Champ Clark as presidential nominee in a stirring call to unite the party. He argued to dissolve the monopoly government partnership, praised direct primaries and reform measures, and urged voters to choose progress through constitutional means.
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Basimere
Reed
Missouri
Champ Clark
Yolay
Huger
Democratic Party
Record of loyalty to reform and direct elections
The article extols a long career dedicated to Garisn reform and the direct election of Senators. It asserts the subject voted for the measure five times and stresses steadfast character rather than party opportunism. The piece claims a lifetime independent of Democratic factions.
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Congress
Roll Call on Bryan Motion Ousting Interests
The June 27 roll call shows widespread support for Bryan’s motion to oust interests. Texas provided more than two thirds, while New York and Virginia acted out of order, drawing rebuke from the convention.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Yeas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missississpi
Missouri
Montana
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
Thetriet of Columbia
Porto Rico
Phim Nippines
New York
Téxas
Wilson Says He Is Satisfied With Baltimore Convention
Governor Wilson expressed satisfaction with the progressive democrats at the Baltimore convention and declined to comment on Bryan's resolution until he saw the full text. He said the convention demonstrates progressives are in control in Baltimore and there is reason for them to be pleased with the actions taken.
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N. J
Wilson
Baltimore
Bryan
Halthmore
Bryan proposes ban on Morgan Belmont and Belmont allies
Baltimore June 27 One of the boldest political maneuvers sees William J Bryan win a party line clash at the Democratic convention. A resolution to bar any candidate allied with J P Morgan Thomas F Belmont or August Belmont was approved after a suspended rules vote amid protests and police.
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Baltimore
Wall Street
William J. Bryan
J. P. Morgan
Thomas F Belmont
August Helmont
Totel
Sigainst
Bryan
Mre. Taft
J. Pier
Pont Morgan
Thomas F. Rran
August Belmont
Clase
Morgan
Gilchrist
Democratic Party
Bondfie
Belmont
Ryan
New York
Virginia
Flood
Bryan Named as Democratic Nominee Foe Or Too Soon
Baltimore June 27 Significant development in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination with leaders working to unify rival forces before the roll call. The strongest move, as viewed by insiders, was an announcement signaling near certainty of a nominee, though details remain unsettled.
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Baltimore
Witness accuses Darrow of bribery offer in McNamara case
Los Angeles June 27. For the first time since the Clarence Darrow bribery trial began, a witness charged Darrow with offering a bribe to obtain evidence against the McNamara brothers. Guy Biddinger, a Chicago detective sergeant, testified he saw the alleged bribe offer while in San Francisco in August and arranged to view a confab between Burns and Eugene Clancy, the San Francisco labor leader.
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Los Angeles
Cailf
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Guy Biddinger
Chicago
Burn
James MecNamara
McManigal
Burns
Eugene Clancy
San Francisco
Young man killed by wild colt near Minnehaha Park
Bert Merce 21, working for J N Bard at Cheyenne, died after a wild colt dragged him for three blocks and struck a telephone pole. He was taken to St Johns hospital but died from skull fracture and brain concussion. Source notes his move from Cheyenne two weeks prior and return with a hay load.
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Bert Merce
Minnehaha Park
J. N. Bard
Cheyenne
Little Fhoar Creak
Pierce
Nouwring
Hrailey Street
J. He Conway
St. John's Hospital
Morve
Song
Igi
Ims
Mr. Hard
Bard Ranch
City
W. A. Pierce
Weanott Attacks Wilson in New Jersey Delegation Speech
Former Judge John W Weanott of Camden delivers a vigorous anti Wilson address praising Woodrow Wilson as a principled, capable leader while criticizing New Jersey’s political machine. He argues the nation needs energy morality and a decisive, practical government. Continued on page 8.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
John W. Weanott
Camden
Weecoll Bookern
Wraton
Amorina
Sean
Jor Euns
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Westcott
James A. Reed
Wdn
Ape
William Jennings Bhyan
Wiepness
Wudge Wescott
Stirrig
Norinates Wilson
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