Indiana Politician Declines Nomination Urges Party Aid
The statement outlines a political balancing act in which a prominent Indiana figure expresses no desire for the Presidency, pledges to support the Democratic cause in Indiana, and allows delegates to vote for him if it benefits the party. He remains wary of bad faith and emphasizes allegiance to party interests over personal ambition. The Indiana delegation positions him on the Resolutions Committee to shape the League of Nations plank and ratification stance while seeking amendments if necessary. The note mentions a late night at Mr McAdoo’s Huntington, L I residence.
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Taggart
Ralston
Indiana
Ratston
League of Nation
McAdoo
Huntington
Hearst
Wilson
Boma
Menrnt
Clonnet Advienrs
California
Harding
Henrit
Reed Oyster Shows White House Power
The article discusses Democratic strategy around Reed and the 1920 convention including potential shifts by Hearst. It notes the possibility of Reed securing a floor vote via the Credentials Committee, the weighing of a pro treaty plank, and Hearst’s tentative stance amid party factions and a looming third party movement.
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Reed
White House
State Delegates Caucuses Seek Prohibition Stance
San Francisco June 27 delegates at the Democratic caucuses field a range of actions on national committee roles and resolutions while avoiding firm positions on liquor. Indiana North Carolina Mississippi and other states elected chairmen and national committeemen with McAdoo favored on opening ballots though opposed by some.
Illinois Delegation Backs Beer At Democratic Convention
The Illinois delegation voted 86 to 21 to support a platform endorsing modification of the Volstead Act to permit light wines and beer. One delegate was absent. Outside Chicago, many delegates favored a no wet issue while Cook County stood solid for an outright anti prohibition statement.
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San FR
ISCO
Illinois
Chicago
Cook County
Democrats Straddle Dry and Irish Issues at Convention
At the Democratic National Convention the wets and dries maneuver over enforce ment of Prohibition and an Irish freedom plank. William Jennings Bryan aims to push a moist plank only if wets insist, while Irish leaders attack any League of Nations link. The Resolutions Committee will frame the platform, with work likely to stretch into Thursday.
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William Jennings Bryan
San Francisco
Bryan
Resolutions Committee
James R. Nugent
Newark
Nugent
Walsh
David J. Walsh
Massachusetts
Edward F. Dunne
Ilinole
Friends of Irish Freedom
League of Nations
Tha ‘Friends of Ireland
Democratic Party
Fight Forecast In League Planks For Democratic Committee
SAN FRANCISCO June 27 Seve rau League of Nations planks conflicting with Administration views were perfected today for presentation to the Democratic Resolutions Committee at its deliberations. Proposals varied but three stood out on league principles with Walsh planks urging no treaty ratification but a league in defined lines, a reservations tied plan backing ratification with limits, and Bryan supporters urging ratification with necessary reservations. Bryan planned to add his plank while others favored reservations or clear ratification without them conflicting with the Virginia stance supporting ratification without reservations.
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Severau League of Nations
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Walsh
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League of Nations
William Jennings Bryan
Virginia
Wilson
United States
Bryan
Burleson
Contion
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White House
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Women Move To Practice Practical Politics At Convention
SAN FRANCISCO June 27. More practical politics draws 300 plus women into Democratic National Convention work. Breakfast conferences for 125 leaders begin tomorrow, with one man and one woman speaker at each. Dinners and public activity follow as suffragists and anti-suffragists stay away from the events. Mrs Abby Scott Baker leads the suffragists’ push for Tennessee ratification of the federal amendment, urging governors to convene legislatures to vote for it and for women’s national participation in the 1920 election.
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Abby Scott Baker
Washington
California
Tennessee
Baker
National Woman's Party
Democratic Party
Burleson Signals Dry Plank Amid Prohibition Clash
A stormy debate over prohibition surfaces as Burleson unveils an alternative plank calling for a national referendum on amendments and a ban on intoxicating beverages while criticizing Mix for a dry stance. He asserts broad public support and tensions within the Administration over enforcement and policy direction.
Bryan endorses prohibition and world peace plea
William Jennings Bryan urged adherence to prohibition and decried apathy among prohibitionists as reform faced threats. He attacked party advantage in the League of Nations and called for disarmament, stricter penalties for profiteering, and law changes to curb profiteering while aligning labor and capital.
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League of Nations
Bryan
Bryan Indicates San Francisco Convention To Be Last With Delegates
William J. Bryan, at the San Francisco hotel, says the convention will be the last with many delegates and insists on a roll call to determine support for a wet plank. He warns drys will not tolerate lax liquor language and expects the convention to approve a dry platform.
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Walsh Plans Ireland Plank Speech By De Valera Ally
San Francisco June 27 Frank P Walsh spoke for Eamonn de Valera president of the Irish Republic and released the text of the plank desired by Irish friends.
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San Francisco
Frank P. Walsh
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Friends of Irish
De Valera plank sparks Irish recognition stance
The text presents a pledge by friends of Ireland to accept no less than the De Valera plank, threatening defeat if unmet. It mirrors a previously offered but rejected plank at the Republican National Convention, urging full official recognition of Ireland’s elected government as the rightful representative.
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de Valera
Walsh
Republican National Convention
Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Tammany Split Over Governor Cox And Irish Question
New York Democratic leaders debated Cox’s stance on prohibition and unit rule. Plans emerged to back Irish Republic recognition and labor protections, with Cochran and Farley set to shape resolutions as delegates aligned with Governor Smith’s presidential prospects. Brown challenged the unit rule, but the delegation approved the motion after Smith’s assurances.
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W. Bourky Cochran
Olutions Committee
W. Bourke Cochran
James F. Geraghty
Bronx
Harriet May Mills
Syracuse
John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
Charles B. Alexander
Tuxedo Park
Mary J. Smith
Buffalo
Alleghany
Peter G
Bellevue
Smith
Campbell Lashes Ohio Democrats Over Cox Divorce Claim
Former Ohio Governor James E. Campbell denouncesOhio Democrats for spreading the 10 year old divorce tale against Governor Cox. He says the story harms Cox politically yet reflects no moral failing by Cox or his former wife, and accuses foes of dirty tactics to derail Cox’s presidential bid.
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Star
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James E. Campbell
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Buckeye
Ohi
Cox
Ohio voters back Governor Cox in pro wet stance debate
The record shows Governor Cox maintaining law enforcement and opposing repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment while supporters cite his wet position as key to winning Ohio votes for the presidency. Opponents claim Bryan would nominate someone else, but Ohioans favor Cox for upholding prohibition and national leadership.
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Wilson
United States
Colby to Represent Wilson on Floor at Convention
SAN FRANCISCO June 27 Colby Secretary of State named as floor leader for the Administration at the Democratic convention. He arrives as a delegate from the District of Columbia and a spokesmen for Fat Wilson. Colby met with the President before departing for San Francisco. Senator Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas chosen for permanent chair. Colby to step aside for Robinson per Homer Cummings.
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Wenite
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Colby
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Choier
Homer Cummings
Robinson
Cummings
Knife Carrier Arrested After Threats From Coworkers
Rudolph Grossmay of 5th Avenue attracted Patrolman O'Keefe’s attention in Rockaway Beach for a seven inch hip pocket knife. He was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon after claiming he wore the knife for protection due to alleged threats from his female coworkers who said he looked like a policeman.
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William J. O'Keefe
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