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Big Champ Clark Dominates as New Democratic Leader
A New York World writer touts Champ Clark as the new minority leader of the House. He highlights his size of frame and voice, his Missouri devotion, and a storied career including chairing the 1904 Democratic National Convention. The portrait notes his Kentucky birth, age fifty eight, and commanding presence in the chamber.
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