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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
6
The Kentucky state convention is praised for harmony and a broad, sane platform. Editorials from multiple papers endorse the Democratic ticket nominated August 7 and pledge support for election in November, aiming to enact needed reforms and oppose wasteful measures.
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The Journal notes perfect harmony and unity in the Democratic Party after the county convention. It asserts a strong state ticket and predicts a large November majority, while the Republican side remains split and fractured. The piece emphasizes historical parallels to Washington and Lincoln.
A large and representative crowd gathered at the convention with visible enthusiasm throughout, as reported by the Bowling Green Messenger.
A group states their continued commitment to statewide efforts, noting decades of effort for the County Unit and promising renewed action when the opportunity arises. They emphasize a lasting principle guiding their campaign and pledge readiness to enter the fight again with greater strength.
A damaged clipping reflects a political plea urging loyalty to a party, claiming lawmakers will deliver needed legislation and education efforts. It includes oblique references to county, democracy, and continued campaigning, but lacks clear individuals or concrete actions.
Senator Beckham faced boos and a disrupted debate as he urged reconsideration after hard working men were expelled from the party event. The chairman ruled the motion out on a technicality, stirring sensational, chaotic adjournment at Shelbyville’s gathering.
Shelby Record weighs the chance of Morrow joining the unified Democracy ticket. It argues Democrats can rally around the platform and the nominees, questioning how Morrow can end the slate that supports the ticket in the November election.
The Bowling Green News notes that Senator Beckham was hissed by some delegates at the Louisville Democratic convention yet remains admired in Kentucky for his democracy and goodness. The report emphasizes that critics cannot harm him, as only the goose and the snake hiss in contrast.
Senator Beckham addressed a packed Louisville convention amid strong opposition from rivals. He accused opponents of ousting capable Democrats from party committees for opposing nominees before the primary. Beckham and allies press for harmony while others resist.
Col W P Walton says the incident was unfortunate and urges Democrats to support the ticket, avoiding overreaction. He emphasizes unity and continuing party work rather than dwelling on the minor issue.
A Shelbyville Sentinel letter defends Senator Beckham, praising his dignity, experience, and campaign leadership. The writer dismisses a recent controversy as a small tempest and urges unity, calling Beckham a master campaigner whose services are still needed in Kentucky politics.
The convention’s closing hour saw a secret plot to remove Ru fus Vansant as chairman of the State Central Committee, Ab Rhea and Bridges White from State-at-Large, and Urey Woodson from the WMN group. Debate followed as Senator Beckham defended friends and party interests, earning praise from Elizabethtown News.
The piece lauds the Democratic platform as progressive and right and asserts that if Kentucky's standard bearers meet the platform in executive and legislative work, the state will progress. It praises the ticket as composed of gifted Kentuckians with strong prospects for November.
The Fulton Leader reports that the ticket shel met is expected to be elected in November by an overwhelming majority.
The Louisville platform adopted last Tuesday aligns with the party majority from the primary and will be supported by every Democrat who believes in majority rule. The Louisa News notes the principle of majority will guide the ticket to a November victory.
The editorial hails a sweeping platform pledging laws to aid the people and strike at lobbyists and big interests. It argues the plan unites progressive party members and positions Kentucky as keynote state for endorsing Woodrow Wilson at the upcoming national convention.
The passage asserts Harmony Rule as a party principle, claiming every Democrat supports majority rule since it is a core belief that the majority shall rule. It emphasizes unity under this democratic tenet within the party context.
A concise note from Big Sandy News asserts the ticket will prevail in the upcoming November election, signaling anticipated victory for the listed candidates or coalition.
The Hopkinsville Kentuckian reports Democrats in Kentucky show no patience with an insult to Senator Beckham. The remark is deemed unrepresentative of right-thinking Democrats and prompts denouncement.
The Elizabethtown News argues that voters should not slander Senator Beckham to oppose the Democratic ticket claiming he is a better Democrat and man than attackers. It frames abuse as unacceptable politics.
The Etizabethtown News reports the removal was not Mr Stanley's work but a punitive act driven by his closest allies seeking to punish someone, reflecting factional strife in local politics.
John W. Jones notes bargains on R. Wallace & Son silverware with tea spoons at 1.00 per set, tablespoons 2.50 per set, hollow-handle knives and forks at 6.00 per set.
Real estate notice from H. Clay McKee & Sons advertising several attractive rental units and two dwellings available for leasing. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
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