Democratic Party Platform Shifts to Johnson Gray Ticket
A dense convention report covers Minnesota's John A. Johnson and Delaware's George Gray as presidential contenders, with extensive speeches on reform, tariff, trusts, railroads, and civil rights. The platform condemns corruption, calls for tighter campaign finance rules, federal regulation of interstate commerce, and direct election of senators, while pledging efforts to boost labor, veterans, public health, and Pan American relations.
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West to get chairman in Bryan camp
Jim Dahlman of Omaha said he has been offered the Democratic National Committee chairmanship but has not decided. Supporters note Bryan seeks a Western loyalist and an enthusiastic backer, with emphasis on publicity over large donations. Bryan hopes a Western choice can unite funds and followers for his campaign.
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Pennsylvania Special Promises Swift Westward Vacations
ThePennsylvania Special 18 hour flyer departs New York at 3 55 P M daily and reaches Chicago next morning connecting to trans continental trains to Yellowstone Canadian Rockies and Minnesota lake resorts The service saves a half day travel each way and offers fully equipped trains with comfortable modern appointments for business travelers seeking recreation in nature’s wonderland.
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