Nominations and Protests Roar at Democratic Convention
At San Francisco the Democratic nominating stage names Owen Palmer Hitchcock Cummings McAdoo Cox Edwards Smith Gerard with John W Davis as a possible late entry. Demonstrations flare for Palmer and Cox as the platform report nears. Fans fill the arena with music, song, and fervent cheers amid a tumultuous session.
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Oklahoma
Palmer
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Homer S Cummings
Willam G McAdoo
Smith
New York
Edwards
New Jersey
Meredith
Cox
Ohio
James W. Gerard
Germany
Tomorry
John W Davis
Great Britain
Ope
Gerard
Florida
Pennsylvania
Mitchell Palmer
Old Leaders Pick Clark as Man to Beat McAdoo at Convention
In San Francisco on June 30, old line Democratic leaders tested Champ Clark as a rival to William G. McAdoo for the presidential nomination. The scene featured loud demonstrations, state standards, and fervent cheers as Gov. Cox and Gov. Edwards received support, while McAdoo backers pressed the fight.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
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Champ Clark
House of Representatives
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Texas
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Tennessee
North Carolina
Florida
New York
Bryan’s Final Plea To Be Spectacular At Convention
William Jennings Bryan plots a dramatic return to the Democratic floor at the national convention. He seeks influence over the platform and hopes a strong, dry plank can win back voters, while party leaders ignore him yet brace for his potential delegate power.
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Wilson
George Rothwell Brown
Washington Post Co
San Francisco
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Washington
Democratic Party
Glass
Colby
Senator Harding
Chicago
Baltimore
Proceedings at Frisco Convention Delay Amid Cox Demonstration
At Frisco a convention opening was delayed as supporters of Gov. Cox demonstrated, pushing back the start to 1:30 PM. The Canal Zone was allotted two representatives, roll calls and nominations followed, with Palmer and McAdoo drawing long demonstrations before adjournment at 7 PM.
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Cox
Rabbi Meyer
San Francisco
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Owen
James G. Gerard
Homers. Cummings
Hitchcock
Palmer
Meredith
Smith
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Villistas Blow Up Train Between Armendariz and Las Delicias
Mexican dispatches report Villa forces blew up a mixed passenger and freight train yesterday between Armendarizg and Las Delicias in Chihuahua state. Several killed and many injured were reported.
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Armendarizg
Las Delicias
Chihuahua
McAdoo Nominated Likely If Convention Asks
San Francisco reports William Gibbs McAdoo will accept the Democratic presidential nomination if tendered. Jenkins announced McAdoo would accept, clarifying that he is not seeking the post. Anti McAdoo forces claim 425 votes, with New York and several states backing defeat.
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Washington Post Co
San Francisco
William Gibbs McAdoo
New York
United States
McAdoo
Burris Jenkins
Kansas City
Homer C. Cummings
Connecticut
Hitchcock
Nebrabka
Gerard
Palmer
Owen
Oklahoma
Agriculture Meredith
Iowa
Cox
Ohio
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Mr. Jenkins
the Treasury
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McAdooo
New York Statesman
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
New Yorker
Dupherteus
Cheers and Hisses greet denunciation of Volstead Act
In San Francisco on June 30 the Democratic convention heard Gov Edwards of New Jersey condemn the Volstead act as an infamous measure. The crowd alternated between cheers and hisses as Chairman Robinson sought order with his gavel. A heckler yelled Bryan will pet him as the nomination speaker attacked prohibitionists.
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Ims
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Robinson
Senator Garrison
Mississipp
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Struth
San Francisco
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New York
Guy Smith
Cochkran
Wilson
Cochran
Guv Smith
New Jersey
Gov. Edwards
Charles F. O'Brien
Gov.Edwards
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Virginia
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Bryan
McAdoo campaign strategy faces shifting convention votes
The article details the McAdoo camp's push amid pro and anti McAdoo factions at the convention. It notes Florida and Mississippi backing Cox and Palmer delegates debating who can unite anti-McAdoo forces. With ballots looming, insiders expect a fourth ballot fight before possible coalitions form around Marshall, Davis, or Calby, while McAdoo hopes Cox and Palmer rivals fragment.
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Alaska
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Georgia
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Ilinois
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Ohio
Cox
Mississippi
Murphy
New York
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MciAdeo
McAdeo
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Davis
Calby
Hiram Johnson
Chicago
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Indiana
Fargo precincts report early ND primary results
First twelve precincts in North Dakota show Republican governor votes with Langer leading at 1,134 and Frazier 363 for nonpartisan league choice. The note ends with a WHITING advertisement urging readers to think of writing.
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N. D
North Dakota
Langer
Frazier
Harding for party not personal rule front porch campaign
Senator Warren G Harding and Gov. Calvin Coolidge discussed campaign plans with Will Hays. They endorsed party government, a coordinated executive and Senate role, and a front porch campaign style, with Coolidge seen as an active partner in the GOP effort.
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