Denver Convention Showed Wild Democratic Energy
The Denver Democratic gathering sparked frenzied scenes from arrivals to adjournment. Bryan’s prominence dominated cheers while Kern emerged as a leading favorite. Permanent Chairman Clayton nearly lost roses to excitement, and Sulzer’s Alaska expedition tale hinted at fortune missed.
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Ity
Ume
Chatman Clayton
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Gov. Johnson
Qonny
Minnesota
Clayton
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Mr. Bryan
Slabama
Sons of Alabama
Congressman Clayton
Denver convention reminiscences and antics amid Bryan fervor
The report recounts colorful scenes at the Denver convention including delegates jockeying for seats, Campau’s balcony trick, Hobson’s nerve, and the kangaroo court as Bryan supporters clash with rivals. It notes hospitality prices, money pressures, and social glimpses of Tom Taggart, Mrs. Bryan Leavitt, and Alice Roosevelt Longworth amid the political fervor.
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Ruth Bryan Leavitt
William Bryan, Jr
Carrie
Khown
Holy Af Holles
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Stoger Sullivan
Medll McCormick
Corinne Robinson
Joseph Lester
Longworth
Denver
Chicago
Bell and His Winery at the convention in Oklahoma
Congressman Theodore Bell of California headlined the convention as temporary chair. He arrived from Lincoln aboard a hand car with Fraternal Order of Eagles members and California grape juice casks, joking altitude would keep foam from beer. Indian Chief Attends Convention Tate Brady from Tulsa escorted Chief Mary Tiger, Creek nation leader aged 65 worth 100000, the first Oklahoma delegate to reveal his Democratic allegiance. the exchange drew curiosity as the chief offered little commentary.
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Theodore Bell
California
Lincoln
Order of Eagles
Mary Tiger
Oklahoma
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