McAdoo Demonstration Faces Delays at Democratic Convention
At the Democratic national convention in San Francisco Dr. Burris Jenkins of Missouri placed William G. McAdoo in nomination but then declined to present a nominating speech, citing requests from his delegation. A floor parade erupted, with state standards raised and a fist fight over banners, while McAdoo supporters clashed with opponents. police intervened as some banners were torn. The report also notes the Lockstone rifle plant closing on the Delaware River after wartime production.
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Sub Committee Adopts Tentative Platform
The sub committee drafted a tentative platform and will submit it to the full committee after secrecy rules. No liquor plank was included as votes by 5 to 4 tabled such planks amid debate. Senator McKellar planned to present the Anti Liquor League law enforcement plank to the full committee.
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McAdoo Rival Plan Faces McAdoo Nomination Challenge
In San Francisco on June 30 the old line Democratic leaders plot to block William G. McAdoo from the presidential nomination. They favor Champ Clark or a brokered route with W. W. Bryan and even consider Grover Cleveland era ally backers. The move aims to force a two thirds vote and avert McAdoo. Governor Smith and Tammany figures are floated as alternatives, with New York delegates split on Clark and Cox Edwards as ballots unfold.
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Harding Plans Campaign Emphasis After Meeting
Senator Harding announced a campaign plan based on restoring party government as a constitutional substitute for personal rule. He spoke after a conference with Governor Coolidge and RNC Chairman Hays, as Coolidge endorsed self rule and public opinion guiding law. The meeting outlined campaign themes, with Coolidge traveling to Boston afterward.
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Disturbed Conditions Alleviate as Santiago Restores Normal Life
Santiago Chile June 30 The unsettled mood after last Friday's presidential election seems to ease as the city returns to normal life. Virtually all troops have been withdrawn and the uncertainty appears to have passed, with daily activities resuming and streets returning to normal.
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Convention Turns Into Love Feast at National Convention
San Francisco June 30 The Democratic National Convention descended into an emotional rally as Governor Cox’s nomination sparked singing cheers and a unity surge. The hall glowed under electric arcs and organ tones while delegates and galleries joined in, dousing factional lines in a moment of dramatic reunion.
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Nomination Day Strain at Democratic Convention
After hearing ten candidates nominated for the presidency the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco adjourned until Thursday. The day featured demonstrations for Palmer Cox and McAdoo, with McAdoo’s nomination finally proclaimed by Dr Burris Jenkins after a tense, hour long tumult. The convention will resume tomorrow to consider the platform amid wet and dry debates and other planks.
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