Watson and Chilton Divided in Politics
Ex Senator Watson works with McGraw to undermine Chilton in a planned party coup. Davis is courted to run for Senate, backed by Wilson and the White House, with a two faction coalition seeking to retire Chilton and steer the nomination to John W. Davis.
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John
Davis
McGraw
Chilton
Watson
John W. Davis
Wilson
White House
Watson-McGoran
New Democratic Coalition
Iwationy
West Virginia Democrats demand John W. Davis for Senate
The draft message to the White House demands John W. Davis for the United States Senate and denounces Senator Chilton. It warns the administration must back Davis or face a West Virginia party split in 1916. The letter accuses Chilton supporters of gripping the party, urging removal of Chilton and opposition to Wilson if the candidate is endorsed.
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Mr. Davis
Davis
Senator Chilton
Chilton
West Virginia
Jto
West ‘Virginia
Wilson
Colonel McGraw
Watson
Col .McGraw
White House
McGraw
Democratic Party
John W. Datis
United States Senate
Political Desperation in Party Fight Follows Wilson Appointments
Gloomy remarks reveal tension within the party as leaders claim political desperation. A report cites Chilton faction backing Sam A. Hays for governor Jack Wilkinson for secretary of state W G Barnhart for attorney general and Oscar Price for auditor, all tied to Wilson administration appointees.
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Chilton
Sam A“ Hays
Jack” Wilkinson
W- G Barnhart
Oscar Price
Wilson
Price
Political dispute over Chilton appointees sparks protest
The account describes an anti-Chilton imam initiating the controversy and politicians blaming the protest on party members unfriendly to the appointees. It notes Senator Chilton and President Wilson as the figures responsible, shaping the narrative around the dispute.
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Chilton
Wilson
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