NO LACK OF BANDS TO BLARE FOR AL
Manaaris of Governor Sims campaign face noise from bands at the convention as delegates and officials in Neustan Texas observe a handless policy. The piece notes clashes with “The Old Gray Mare” from Texas and a “For Al” group from Oklahoma, while Alaska and western states pledge support. Report describes chaotic reception rooms, Tammany leaders, and ongoing efforts to manage events and speaker delivery as Smith for President contends with party factions.
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Brian Bell
Associated Press
Neustan
Texas
Manaaris
Gerernor Sims
Smith
New York
George R. van Namee
Dinty Moore
Oklahoma
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Houston
Tammany Thera
Tammany
Democrats
van Namee
George W. Olvany
Foley
Mack
Joseph M. Proskauer
James MA
Gerard
Germany
Trankim de Reesevelt
Fae
Platforms Made to Order Will Rogers Speech Fragment
Fragmentary Will Rogers speech outlines platforms, taxes, and relief ideas. He discusses relocating toward higher ground, damming rivers, and the need to erase flood risks while appealing to voters in a political planning style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Pat Wate
Women dominated Democratic convention delegates in 1936
Washington June 2 reports that about 150 women delegates and 260 alternates will attend the Democratic national convention in Houston, with far fewer women seated than in 1934. The piece notes greater independence among Democratic women, cites Mrs Blair as a key example, and lists several prominent female delegates and alternates from various states and organizations.
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Washington
Houston
Kansas City
Barly Newell Blair
Blair
National Committee
Missouri
Naneal Conntiitites
Tenance Reed
Biase
Wilson
Blai
CR Vans
Oneminer
Camps of wets and days muster bristling forges
Two camps in Houston on June 24 debated how to shape the party platform on Prohibition. Governor Van Moody and William Stayton led dry forces while women’s groups pushed for a repeal plank. Predictions spoke of behind the scenes deals but the outcome remained unsettled as talks continued.
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Walter Chamblin
Frese
Weller
Houston
Texas
API
Democratic Party
Resolutions Committee
van Moody
William H Stastan
The
Assncation
Stayton
Nasinnat Woman's Committee For Law Enforcement
First Christian Church
Mre
Nellie G. Burger
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Missoula
Hospitality House Polarizes the National Democratic Host City
Houston rents a massive Hospitality House near Sam Houston Hall for the convention. It serves delegates and the public with benches, fans, hospital facilities, water coolers, and radio access. Aims to showcase Texas hospitality and the city’s booster spirit while celebrating Texas history and the southwest political moment.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Houson
National Democratic Party
Gulf
Texas
Sam Houston Hall
Tammany Braves
Govenor
Vice Presidential Prospects Loom In Democratic Camps
Houston dispatch reports smoke rising from about twenty vice presidential camps as Democratic leaders scan for a running mate for the presidential nominee. Names include Evans Woollen, Robinson of Arkansas, and Lewis Stevenson, with western and midwestern possibilities like Nellie Tayloe Ross and James D. Phelan also floated.
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Rice Hotel
Houston
Evans Woollen
Indiana
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Lewis Stevenson
Bloomington
Ill
Woollen
Stevenson
Adala Stevenson
Grover Cleveland
Illinois
Rival candidates vie for vice presidential support at Berry boost
Amid noisy street display and placards, George L. Berry attracts attention as rival candidates Hones ton Smith and Reed rally at their headquarters. The scene shows banners and slogans but little beyond Berry in the vice presidential race.
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Numimatinn
Honeston Smith
Reed
Cheorge L. Berry
Bony of Young Man Found in Big Hole Mystery
The body of Ayreon Wand, 74, was found today in a clump of drift near seven miles south of the ranch where he was last seen four months ago. Roscoe Hand and family of Melrost reported the discovery to the sheriffs office. Carl and John Kambich, fishing nearby, located the remains in the Big Hole river. undertakers transported the body to the city. In 1927 spices reached a new import high with over 111,202,000 pounds valued at 20,088,700 dollars.
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Dillan
Roscoe Hand
Alanis
Hand
Carl
John Kambich
Big Hole
Smith Campaign Faces Ballot Strategy In Nomination Fight
Steam Adler appears barred as Smith supporters push for a broad, cautious race. Detailing first ballot doubts, delegates from Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Virginia and Mississippi shape potential alignments while Smith aims to avoid a stampede and a steamroller victory.
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Roth
New Yorker
Hat
Smith
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Virginia
Oklahoma
Reed
Hatch
New York
Baldhead row seating at Houston Democratic convention
Delegations from western and southern states will fill the baldhead row at the Houston convention. North Carolina and Tennessee hold front center seats, with Utah on the left wing and Nebraska on the right. Alabama’s “twenty four” sits behind Tennessee, Kentucky behind them, and California behind Alabama, followed by Louisiana, Virginia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Iowa, Georgia, Missouri, and others in a detailed seating plan. Missouri has 93 seats, one behind New York in the front row of the largest chair section.
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Houston
Fwo
Western
Dari
Sherwe
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Kentucky
California
Louisiana
Virginia
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Iowa
Georgia
Missouri
Kentpery
Embcaries
Mississippi
South Dakota
North Dakota
Oregon
Moontana
New York
Porta Rica
South Carolina
Maryland
Texas
Arizona
Utah
Arkansas
Connecticut
Minnis
Vermont
Florida
Oho
Maine
Catorado
Massachusetts
Michigan
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
Alaska
Canal Zone
Philippines
Kansas
Nebraska
Tdrlaware
New Jersey
Indiana
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Washington
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Nevada
Rhode Island
District of Columbia
Idaho
Oklahoma
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Lay
Resoluvee
de Lay
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Tsaa
Woodrow Wilton
Peter Oleson
Minnesota
Emily Newell
Democratic National Committee
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Franklin B. Roosevelt
Nellie Ross
Clem Shaver
Rodney Dutcher
Ro Marshall
Wilean
Sams Nel Ralston
Smiths
Wotham R. Hattangall
Streit
Somiar
Anna Dickie Oleson
United States Senate
Emily Smith Warner
Albany
Geriiide Ely
League of Women Voters
Elizabeth Marbury
Henry Morgenthau
West
Leroy Springs
McAdoo
Gertrude Bowler
Ralph Swafford
Bernice Pyke
Whig
Walter H. Jobe
Detroit
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Ciem Shaver
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Women's Democratic Law Enforcement League
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Mexico
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Ship Canal
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W. B. Ragsdale
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Byrd
Vireginia
Jesse Jones
Brandon
Underwood
Madison Square Garden
Nellie Tayloe Ross
James D. Phelan
Bulow
W. J. Bulow
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Tim
Smyth
Hitcherak
Bennett Clarke
Myssousi
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Senator Reed
Nellie Taylor Ross
Harry Flood Byrd
William W. Brandon
Alabame
SEN
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Bony
Young Man Foounn
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ORL
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