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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
12
Democratic leaders weigh third party risks and potential to aid Democrats as Hearst foe and party unity discussions unfold. Vice President Marshall comments on regularity versus right, while Wilson address rumors of a distant convention speech are denied.
In San Francisco the national committee tests a temporary delegate roll for the Democratic convention. Senator James A. Reed of Missouri arrives to press his case amid opposition from League of Nations critics and Wilson administration supporters. Reed claims election from Missouri’s 5th District, but his name is absent from the roll. The Missouri convention rejected Reed’s selection in the 8th District. An alternate, James T. Bradshaw of Kansas City, may be recognized if Reed’s credentials are not approved. The Georgia contest and Palmer forces clash with Smith-Tom Watson faction as the national committee approaches final action. Reed vows to press his claim and gain a proxy to oppose the administration plank. The sub-committee will likely review Georgia’s dispute before full committee action.
In San Francisco on June 24 a new campaign feature debuted as a nomination lighting ro was jointly erected for Secretary Meredith and former Ambassador Gerard. A headquarters was set up in a real hotel with Meredith and Gerard supporters in separate rooms, overseen by I. T. Jones of Des Moines Town.
A fragment recalls disputes over whether proxies were permitted at the convention. The note hints at rules or governance concerns affecting attendance and voting, with no further specifics available.
SFO June 24 Democratic circles still discuss William G. McAdoo as a potential nominee despite his public withdrawal. Supporters hedge between allegiance to other candidates and private hopes for a McAdoo rally as deadlock looms. Delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia may realign, while Davis and Palmer block dynamics loom large.
Preceding the bulk arrival there were no changes in Gov Cox’s campaign as the Ohio delegation arrived. There was no great security at any headquarters and the big rush of delegates would not begin until tomorrow.
A San Francisco report details Irish Freedom officials and Democratic League debates. It notes a plan to refrain from offering a second Ireland plank at Republican and Democratic conventions, citing unity among 20 million American Irish supporters and focus on Ireland’s independence. Senatorial and labor issues surface amid platform discussions, with Bryan, Cummings, and Glass influencing the talks and Prohibition enforcement remaining central.
In San Francisco on June 1 the Democratic leaders and delegates discussed how to phrase a suffrage plank for the party platform. Committees and readers debated the language and means to adopt a formal declaration, aiming for a clear route to ratification.
Suffrage leaders say the Tennessee Legislature will ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment. They cite polls and the upcoming special session called by Governor Roberts as proof of a likely vote in favor, with National Woman's Party organizing a Nashville drive led by Miss White.
Wall Street wagers on the Democratic race for the San Francisco convention. No favorite or dark horse has a reported bet. Co mies at 2 to 1, Davis at 3 to 1, McAdoo at 8 to 1. Pa odds at 1 to 1. a broker failed to place large bets at those odds. Other bets included 100 at 1 to 3 for a third ticket.
The piece reports suffragists accusing Democrats of aiding a rally while Republicans claim credit. It notes Mrs John Gorton Trattet and others pledging funds for Vermont campaigns, with Mrs Lawrence Lewis traveling to the coast to aid the suffrage work. The text mentions Governor Roberts's race and Republican signals to win votes for suffrage ahead of elections.
The piece discusses which party deserves credit for ratifying the suffrage amendment as the thirty sixth state. It notes Democratic women optimistic about victory, while Republicans push for strategy ahead of November elections. It mentions legal opinions on referendums and state reactions to constitutional changes.
San Francisco greets Charles F Murphy amid fog lift and winds abating when the Tammany chieftain arrives by Oakland ferry. Report notes Chinatown changes, Prohibition era tensions, and mixed reactions as Eastern visitors reshape local life. The piece blends urban mood with political distance and social shifts in 1920s San Francisco.
Fragmentary report shows denials by pian to pierret hardines home and mentions a planned pre planning to picket a location this summer. Descriptions are garbled with names and places unreadable, lacking verifiable entities or clear outcome.
A home structure was damaged by an explosion on January 4, injuring several workers nearby. Authorities closed nearby roads as investigators probed the blast site for cause and safety violations.
Pinchot, a Roosevelt faction ally, warned that Democrats may split at the San Francisco convention. He cited Robert Penrose’s inert stance and said rumors that Harding would rally Roosevelt followers could reshape the party realignment. He urged a new party to unite real reformers beyond old loyalties.
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