Palmer Hailed as Champion Against Foes of Government
In San Francisco on June 20 a leading speaker, John H Bigelow of Hazelton PA, formally nominated Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer for the Democrat presidential candidacy. He urged Palmer as a new Navarre defending law and freedom, praising his stand against anarchy and his embodiment of Americanism.
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A. Mitchell Palmer
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John H Bigelow
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Pennsylvania
Gee
United States
A. Mitchett Palmer
Gerard Named By Cherry for Presidency at Democratic Nominating Convention
G Cherry opposed by name James W Gerard as a safe sane candidate for president. Cherry praised Gerard as a strong, clean, capable figure with long public service including four years as Ambassador to Germany, framing him as a qualified choice under tough times.
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San Francisco
Wirison
Republian
Chec
G. Cherry
James W. Gerard
Psion
Cherry
Umea
Atat Aman
Supreme Court of
State of New York
Germany
Cummings Stands With Wilson at Democratic Convention
In San Francisco on June 30 Homer S Cummings chairman of the Democratic national committee was placed before delegates as a candidate for the presidential nomination John F Ureaby special assistant US attorney general declared that the national chairman stands for Woodrow Wilson and the ideal of world peace Cummings spoke in support of Wilson.
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San Francsco
F Homer S Cummings
John F Ureaby
Connecticut
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Cummings
Connecticut’s Crosby Heads Democratic National Committee
Crosby is celebrated as Connecticut’s longtime voice in the party’s national council and is praised for his unanimous election to chair the Democratic National Committee. The speech urges unity and nominating a leader who embodies the prophetic peace ideal and unites factions within the party.
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Isaiah
Connecticut
Deshres
Hitchcock Nominated as Wilson's Firm Supporter
Former Gov. A. C. Shallenberger of Alma Nebraska placed Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock in nomination for the Presidency at the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. He urged the party to stand behind Hitchcock as a strong ally to President Wilson.
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Hitchcock
Wilson
San Francisco
A. C. Shallenberger
Alma
Neb
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
First Woman Wields Gavel at National Convention
Mrs. George Bass, head of the national women's committee, receives a standing cheer as she takes the chair during the nomination speech for Secretary Meredith at the national party convention in San Francisco. The crowd roars as she pounds for order.
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Mrs. Bass
San Francisco
Meredith
Robinson
George Bass
Bass
National Committee
A Nebraska Leader Rallies Behind the President
The speaker declares Nebraska will back the President through the campaign, calling for a strong ally to lead Democracy. He praises the man who has supported the President on the treaty fight and argues he has strengthened America’s leadership and humanity in world affairs.
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Wilson
Nebraska
America
Grave Problems Facing Nation Nomination of Meredith
Edwin T. Meredith secretary of agriculture was nominated for the Democratic presidential candidacy by Claude R. Porter of Centerville Iowa. Porter said Meredith would bring to the presidency qualities ensuring the administration's success and that the four years ahead will demand high statesmanship amid global changes and domestic upheaval.
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San Francisco
Edwin T. Meredith
Claude R. Porter
Centerville
Iowa
Mr. Porter
America
Gov Edwards Nominated For Principle in Presidential Fight
San Francisco reports Gov. Edward S. Edwards of New Jersey nominated for the Democratic presidential nomination. Charles F. X. O'Brien of Jersey City urges return to first principles and direct voice on the prohibition issue. The party aims to lead the latest fight for principle and trust in human judgment.
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San Francisco
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Charles F. X. O'Brien
Jersey City
Ohio Democratic Urges Cox For President At Convention
San Francisco June 30 The Democracy of Ohio urged the national convention to nominate Gov James Cox for President. Judge James G Johnson Springfield Ohio praised Cox eight years in the limelight stressing strong leadership, impartial law enforcement, and war governor service. He noted Cox’s independence from party, campaign finances from voluntary contributions, and growing popularity across classes.
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San Francisco
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Cox
James G. Johnson
Springfield
Plendid
Buckeye
Hadwards praised as strong leader and reformer
He described Hadwards as the best citizen of New Jersey with reputation in statesmanship and business. He noted Hadwards’ energy defeating dishonest opposition, and lauded his record as comptroller turning New Jersey finances sound and his Senate work confronting external and internal threats to rights and honest governance.
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Gov. Hadwards
O'Brien
Owen Called Dry Law Champion Nomination for Democratic National Convention
Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma was placed in nomination today before the Democratic national convention. The description praised him as appealing to women voters farmers laboring men and all lovers of popular government. The Farmers friend and San Francisco context appear in the report.
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San Francisco
Gove Sernment
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Democrats Laud Senator Owen as Progressive Champion
A Muskogee convention extols Senator Owen as a national reform figure. Speakers tout his support for woman suffrage, prohibition, farm credit, good roads, rural mail service, and postal banking, claiming he appeals to 18 million women voters and to progressive independents.
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Muskogee
Democratic Party
United States
America
Women of America
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Wei
Senate
Woman's Brief Speech Wins Vote of Thanks
Mrs Force Parker of California seconded the nomination of Homer B. Cummings for President. Parker, from Los Angeles, spoke under a minute and delegates in appreciation of her brevity gave a rising demonstration of thanks.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Force Parker
California
Homer
Cummings
Parker
Los Angeles
Bryan’s Ambition to Fight on Floor for Platform Revision
W J Bryan, at a breakfast, voices dissatisfaction with wet and dry issues and says he will fight in the convention to gain distinction as a reviser of platforms. He stresses serving the people, seeking to banish alcohol and war, and notes ambition beyond offices.
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San Francisco
W. J. Iiryan
Resolutions Committee
Fruth
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Aspirin Bayer Tablets Promoted for Wide Medical Use
The Bayer aspirin package is advertised as genuine and safe with directions for relief of headache toothache rheumatism colds and pain. It notes tablets sold in 12 count tins and larger boxes by druggists. The drug is Bayer’s trade mark and is described as acetyl salicylic acid ester.
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Bayer
Suffrage, Democrats and 1900s U S politics discussed
The excerpt quotes Mr Bryan Days at Wilson, denying he backs any candidate while noting many Democrats fit to sit in the White House. He discusses suffrage, hoping Tennessee ratifies the national amendment before the platform, and warns against alienating 2 000 000 women voters.
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Bryan Days
Wilson
White House
Tennessee
Message on President Wilson from Democratic convention
A telegraphic copy praising President Wilson for wartime conduct and congratulating his recovery, delivered yesterday to the President. no word on whether he will reply.
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Mes Dent Wilson
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