Untouched Photograph of Dallas Skyline and Democratic bid
ENRY D. LINDSLEY, Texas Democratic convention committee chair, seeks to bring the 1916 national Democratic convention to Dallas. He rose from cashboy to financier and educator, now promoting municipal development. Texas claims Dallas offers premier telegraph and travel access and strong Southern support as national committee members back Dallas.
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Enry D. Lindsley
Dallas
James B. Ferguson
Jim
Texans Adopt Battle Song For Democratic National Gathering
The article notes Texans adopting a battle song for next year’s national Democratic gathering. The chorus is featured on the page and the tune has sparked strong enthusiasm at state fairs. A similar wave of support followed the earlier popularity of “Come to Texas!” about ten years ago.
Texas group to correct July weather impression at convention
The Texas committee plans to counter the belief about Dallas July weather by collecting endorsements from prominent men familiar with July conditions in Dallas and other cities. They will also present statistics to the national audience to support Dallas as a cooler, less humid option.
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Texas
Dallas
Texas Committee
Common Sense
United States Weather Bureau
The
Elks
National Convention of Elks
Dallas Poised To Host Large Democratic National Convention
Texas officials cite weather bureau data showing Dallas July humidity lower and breezes higher than other cities. They boast Dallas has hosted large events, with Shriner and Elk conventions proving capacity, and highlight rail and streetcar facilities. Slogans promise a warm Texas welcome and a Democratic gathering in the heart of democracy.
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Texas
Southwest
Dallas
Texas Committee
the Elks
Associated Advertising America
Coantry
Dallas Favored in Early Bid to Host 1916 Democratic Convention
Dallas leads the race to host the 1916 National Democratic Convention with 32 of 53 national committee members leaning Dallas and an honorary 1000 Texans committee mobilizing support. Chicago and St Louis receive some votes, while endorsements come from Luke Wright and Elks leaders. Weather data and past Dallas hosting bolster the bid as traveling Texas delegates promote “Dallas 1916” nationwide.
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William F. McCombs
National Democratic Committee
New York
Dallas
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Luke Wright
New Orleans
Chronology of Cities and Dates Across U.S. History
A list of years and places mentions Baltimore Cincinnati Charleston Chicago New York City St. Louis Kansas City Denver Dallas and several June and July dates from 1832 to 1916 with scattered garbled annotations. The fragment seems to reference recurring city pairs and milestone dates across multiple decades.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Cincinnati
Charleston
Chicago
New York City
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago - Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
Dallas
Dallas Fights for 1916 Democratic Convention Seat
Dallas leads a nationwide push to host the 1916 Democratic National Convention. A 150 member local committee with Mayor Henry D. Lindsley and Governor James E. Ferguson coordinates a Texas wide effort. An advisory group of 1000 Texans and backing from senators, congressmen, and business groups bolster the bid.
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Dallas
Tex
Henry D. Lindsley
James E. Ferguson
Texas
United States
National Democratic
Ali
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