Big Four for Kansas City Murphy and Van Wyck
The Democratic State Convention at the Academy of Music selected delegates to the National Convention in Kansas City, elected presidential electors, and a new State Committee. The platform favored mild bimetallism and anti-imperialism with concessions from Hill and Mack, while clashes over Chicago’s platform played out in committee. Hill’s faction urged Bryan support as the convention adjourned amid banter about the Ice Trust and anti-smoking rules.
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Democratic Platform Emphasizes Principles and Reforms
The New York Democracy postpones state declarations to September while focusing on national issues. It defends fundamental rights including speech and press, opposes centralization, calls for tariff reform and no war taxes, supports gold and silver parity, denounces imperialism, pledges tariff-free Porto Rico trade, condemns trusts, and seeks bold pension and direct senatorial elections.
Opening the Convention at the Academy of Music
A large crowd gathers before dawn as delegates file into the Academy of Music for the convention. J T Norton attacks Roosevelt while factions shout for Bryan amid platform cries and tensions with Tammany, with committees appointed and a 3 PM adjournment planned.
Democratic Convention Chaos Over Chicago Platform Debated
The convention opened with John T. Norton named temporary chair, amid cheers. Edward J. Stokes pressed to adopt the Chicago platform of 1896, sparking a riotous scene with silverites and Bryan supporters, leading to arrests threats and a drawn out roll call before finally approving the platform and adjourning.
Cheers and Conflicts at Afternoon Convention Session
Delegates resumed at the convention as the committee on resolutions lagged. The gallery buzzed with cheers and jeers for Hill and others while a distant clash over imperial policy simmered beneath the surface. A political speech by Edward S. Stokes sparked disruption before order returned to the floor.
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Republican Parade in Philadelphia Before Convention
Philadelphia on June 5 reports preparations for a June 18 parade of clubs the night before the Republican National Convention. Grand Marshal General Louis Wagner says about twenty five thousand men will march in a spectacular display with red fire and other parade elements. A uniform committee recommends silk dets frock coats fireproof trousers black shoes and black ties though many clubs already ordered uniforms. the parade committee bans any banner not first submitted for approval.
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Chairman Odell Tours Wall Street Then Returns to New York Hotel
Chairman Odell of the Republican State Committee visited a Fifth Avenue Hotel headquarters yesterday but did not engage in political work. He reviewed belated correspondence, observed the market on Wall Street, and later read and answered letters from state politicians before returning to Newbury. An unrelated sale notice for shirt waists at O'Neill's on 6th Avenue is advertised.
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Appellate Division Reverses Mandamus Against Coffey
The Appellate Division reverses a mandamus order forcing the Democratic General Committee of Kings County to reinstate Senator Michael J. Coffey. The court held Coffey failed to show a right to mandamus, noting the committee has power to expel members and that expulsions require legal grounds and due process. The decision emphasizes primary rules, public records, and the purpose of party organization in elections. Socialist labor tenets affirmed.
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Socialist Labor Party Convention Opens in New York
The National Convention met at Grand Central Palace led by Henry Kuhn with Thomas Crimmins as permanent chairman. A platform from 1896 was adopted, a declaration of principles echoed the same as 1896, and special resolutions criticized McKinley and other officials. Lucien Saniai translated an invitation from French socialists for Paris congress. The convention aimed to nominate President and Vice President candidates next morning.
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