Davis Wins Democratic Nomination and Bryan as VP
John W. Davis of West Virginia emerged on the 103rd ballot as the Democratic presidential nominee with Governor Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska chosen as his running mate. The long convention ended with Davis securing the ticket amid shifts and revisions as leaders from McAdoo to Smith weighed the final balloting and party unity. Bryan publicly supported the ticket and addressed plans to help secure victory.
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New York
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Ballong
Ku Klux Klan
William G. McAdoo
Alfred E. Smith
Bryan
Davis
McAdoo
Eyarnor Smith
Smith
United States
Thomas J. Walsh
Mon ‘Tana
Represente Barkley
Kentuck
E. T. Meredith
Lowa
Aciaetere
Wilson
James M. Cox
Ohio
Mr. Davis
Home Town Celebrates Davis Nomination in Torchlit Rally
Clarkburg West Virginia July 10 AP The town’s Davis supporters held a loud demonstration after his nomination. Bandsmen paraded with red fire torches as speakers praised Samuel R Bentley and urged Davis’s rise to the presidency. Fireworks and bonfires lit the celebration into the night.
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Davis
Court House
Stars and Stripes
San Francisco
West Virginia
Three Guests Die At Alderidge Lodge Summer Resort
Billings dispatch reports three guests died at Alderidge Lodge a Wyoming summer resort near Cody and several others ill from suspected ripe olive poisoning. The victims are Mrs Paul Ache and Paul Ache Jr of Pittsburgh and Yale student Gillespie.
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Billings
Mont
Alderidge Lodge
Cody
Wyoming
Billings Gazette
Paul Ache
Pittsburgh
Yale University
Gillespie
Ram Sale Slated At Salt Lake Yards In August
The eighth annual ram sale of the National Wool Growers' Association will be held at the Salt Lake stock yards August 25 26 and 27. Professor R Marshall secretary announces the event noting its impact on price standards for sheepmen.
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Balt Lake City
National Wool Growers’ Association
Ann Salt Lake
R. Marshall
Te National Wool Growers’ Association
General James B. Erwin Dies at 60 in Pasadena
Retired Brigadier General James B. Erwin of Pasadena California dies at age 60. Born July 13 1866 in Georgia, Erwin served in the U S Army including early 20th century events and lived in California at time of death. He passed away after a long military career.
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Brwin
Pasadena
Cal
Ane 40
Brieadier
James B. Erwin
Seevant
Georgia
Coolidge Boy Buried in Northampton at Family Service
The 16 year old Calvin Coolidge Jr. was laid to rest after services in Northampton Massachusetts at the Edwards Congregational church. Former playmates and neighbors attended as the Coolidge family burial proceeded toward hillside cemetery in Plymouth Vermont where his mother rests. The Northampton service echoed Washington tributes with Reverend Kenneth Welles and Dr Jason Noble Pierce guiding scripture and music from the prior day.
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Northampton Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Washington
Northampton
Edwards Congregational Church
Calvin
Plymouth
Vermont
Hillside
Kenneth B. Welles
Edwards Church
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Jason Noble Pierce
First Congregational Church
Dr. Pierce
Nomination Simply Bait Says Nelson
Representative John M Nelson predicts William Jennings Bryan will back La Follette for president despite his brother Charles Bryan's Democratic nomination for vice president The Wisconsin Independent Republican says the Davis nomination strengthens La Follette and exposes reactionaries and special interests.
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William Jennings Bryan
la Follette
Chicago
Wm. Jennings Bryan
John M. Nelson
Republican
Wisconsin
Charles W. Bryan
Nelson
John W. Davis
Pastor Pays Tribute to Lord Calvington Coolidge Son
Northampton Massachusetts July 10 AP reverend Kenneth B Welles of Edwards Congregational Church officiated at the funeral of the youngest son of President and Mrs Coolidge. He spoke of the wholesome American boy and the solace of sorrow, saying God speaks through grief and sorrow can lift the spirit to a higher plane. The tribute consoles as Northampton shares in the loss of a promising youth connected to the nation’s prominent family.
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Lord
Northampton
Mr. Welles
Ezra Meeker Announces Candidacy for 17th District
Ezra Meeker age 94, a pioneer, announces plans to file as a candidate for representative from the 17th district. He aims to back the Naches Pass state highway project and oppose funding for a highway through Chinook Pass. Meeker came west via Naches Pass.
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Seattle
Ezra Meeker
Naches Pass
Chinook Pass
Meeker
Davis Rated as a Presbyterian
If John Davis is elected he would be the eighth Presbyterian president of the United States, tying the number who have been communicants of the Protestant Episcopal church. The list of Presbyterian presidents includes Jackson, Polk, Buchanan, Lincoln, Benjamin Harrison and Wilson. Lincoln did not join but attended New York Avenue Presbyterian Church during his Washington years.
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New York
John Davis
United States
Protestant Episcopal Church
Grover Cleveland
Jackson
Polk
Buchanan
Lincoln
Benjamin Harrison
Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
McAdoo Campaign Headquarters Evacuated in New York
In New York on July 10 AP reports the hotel suite housing Wm. McAdoo and family was evacuated. McAdoo and his wife and two daughters plan to sail on the Berennaris on Saturday. Governor Amith will return to Albany tomorrow.
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McAdoo
Davis
California
Europe
New York
Apersons
R, McAdoo
Amith
Albany
Democratic Leaders Meet for First Time in 1944
New York July 10 AP John W Davis Democratic candidate for president plans a campaign push across the country with western addresses following his nomination. He will sever his law ties and base his operations in New York or West Virginia while awaiting formal notification. Davis met reporters at the Waldorf Astoria and with party leaders before plans for a welcome at Locust Valley, Long Island.
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New York
John W. Davis
Davis
Frank L. Polk
Wilson
West Virginia
Clarksburg
American Bar Association
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
Polk
Waldorf- Astoria
Hull
Dem
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Locust Valley
Long Island
Bryan Campaign Plans Focus on Mississippi Valley States
Preliminary talks today discussed Governor Bryan directing a large share of effort to the Mississippi valley and Northwest. Leaders expect the main campaign battle to be in western states, with Bryan heading west tonight then to Chicago and Lincoln, as notification timing waits on his return.
Personal Sketch of Davis From New York
New York July 10 AIP A profile recalls John W Da West Virginia born lawyer and student who became a professor of law at Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia He was praised as a top law student and mentored peers including John Randolph Tucker and Charles A Graves The piece notes his early promise and rapid future prospects.
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Davis
New York
AIP
West Virginia
John W. da
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Washington and Lee
South
George Washington
Robert E. Lee
Law
John Randolph Tucker
Virginia
Charles A. Graves
University of Virginia
Davia
John
R. Davie
Tucker
Davie
Bryan of Nebraska Chosen by Bare Majority
New York July 9 AP report on the Democratic convention selecting John W. Davis for president with Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska chosen for vice president on a single ballot. Bryan touted for western agrarian liberal leadership and solid support from California and New York delegates. The roll call totals and adjournment followed a two week convention with tense moments and late-night ballots.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Wyoming bank failures hit four small state banks
Four small Wyoming banks failed to open today. Carpenter State Bank and Hillsdale State Bank near Cheyenne each hold about 65 000 in resources, TR Bank about 50 000, Ab Bank of Upton about 100 000. Citizens National Bank of Cheyenne had been closed yesterday and taken over today. First National Bank of Cheyenne also failed to open yesterday.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Carpenter State Bank
Hillsdale State Bank
Tr Bank
Ab Bank of Upton
Carpenter and Mine
Cowley
Upton
Citizens National Bank of Cheyenne
The
National Bank Examiner
First National Bank of Cheyenne
Grover State Bank Opens After Reporting Resources
The Grover State Bank of Grover in northern Colorado opened for business after a report to the state banking commissioner. It had capital stock of 10,000 with a 1,000 surplus and total resources of 644,748.05 with a 30 percent reserve.
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Denver
Grover State Bank
Grover
Cheyenne
Colorado
Tts
Grant McFerron
Meyerson
Steel Orders Rise for United States Steel on June 30
AP report notes unfilled orders of United States Steel on June 30, reflecting a level unchanged from May. The release signals demand patterns and production pacing for the steel industry in July.
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STEEL
New York
United Mates Etee Corporation
Tennealanover
Democrats Plan Postponed Reorganization After Davis Nomination
New York July 10 AP The Democratic National Committee delays its reorganization session until after official notification of presidential candidates. John W. Davis and Governor Charles W. Bryan influence plans, with Clarksburg West Virginia as the likely notification site three weeks hence. Davis praised the current officers and aims a Western victory for the ticket. Mrs Emily Newell Blair is honored without a successor named. An equal representation proposal passes with one dissent.
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John W. Davis
West Virginia
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Davie
William Jennin Bryen
Harry B. Fleharty
Omaha
Chassee
Dee W. Bryan
Seembrin
California
New Jersey
Silzer
Hylan
New York
Owsley
Berry
Silver
Mrs. Springs
National Committee
Mr. Davis
Wees Anne Ryker
Ocean Lens
Clarksburg
Davis
Gee
Hull
President
National Democratic Committee
Frank L. Polk
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Emily Newell Blair
Missouri
Blair
Elisabeth Marbury
National Commiiies
Resolutions Committee
Bea H
Arkeburg
W. Va
Tabarut Capture Caption and Dates
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a capture or event involving Tabarut and Lenton with July and Seca as possible date or place markers. The text is incomplete, offering no clear names, organizations, or outcomes to confirm a full summary.
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Tabarut
Lenton
Seca Tnibe Pope
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