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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1920

Page

3

Balloting and Platform Fight at Democratic Convention

Readable fragments describe a long, contentious Democratic National Convention ballot process from the early 20th century. Leaders struggle between McAdoo and Cox with Palmer withdrawing, platform debates on League of Nations and prohibition, and a chaotic session culminating in continued balloting and factional maneuvering among delegates.

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Aminted Democrat Platform Highlights and Calls

The document outlines Democratic positions endorsing tariffs, defending public welfare during strikes, opposing compulsory arbitration, backing Mexico policy, and favoring foreign trade extensions. It praises federal wartime finance, the railroad administration, and the federal reserve, while criticizing the gadget tariff and urging campaign finance regulation.

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Omen candidates trio of women in 1920 convention

A damaged excerpt outlines three women as hopeful candidates in the 1920 presidential race. It notes one would likely receive such a position and reflects on duties of cabinet offices and education of voters, mentioning Lexington and San Francisco figures and a state attorney.

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Editors as Presidents Hopeful in Wartime Campaign

This column notes a trend of editors stepping into national leadership roles as candidates in 1920, with Ohio producing two newspaper men as potential leaders. It discusses the evolving image of editors from behind the scenes to front‑line political figures and the likely impact on party campaigns and public perception.

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