Brother Charley Bryan Paddles Own Candidacy in Politics
The article profiles Brother Charley Bryan, long a confidant and aide to William Jennings Bryan, highlighting his role as private secretary, publisher, and editor of the Commoner. It notes his vigorous Nebraska campaigns, governance ambitions faded by Bryan’s shadow, and his persistent as an orator with health and spirit.
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Recall of Davis as a Virginia student at Pantops Academy
In a Virginia Democratic community near Monticello, John W. Davis is remembered as an outstanding Pantops Academy student. He stood out for scholarly achievement and athletic participation, leaving a lasting impression. A local straw vote favored him, even over Carter Glass, as a potential Democratic standard bearer.
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Virginia
Davis Namesake Born As Nomination Nears
New York July 9 A namesake arrived to John W Davis as the Democratic nomination loomed. John Davis Me Laughlin, born to Mildred McLaughlin at New York Nursery and Childs hospital six hours before Davis’s nomination. Mrs McLaughlin was among 25 expectant mothers who agreed to name the firstborn of the Democratic candidate. Twenty three girls were born earlier. the twenty fourth was a boy, William Alfred Cooper, born at 3 a m.
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Feminine Candidates Invited to Meeting
Invitations are issued to women of all parties to bring their women candidates for Congress to the annual convention of the Womens Party at Westport on August 2 and 8. Misa Alcs Paul announced that many women will travel from Minnesota Michigan Ohio and other states. They will carry banners urging women in Congress and hold street meetings in principal towns along their route.
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Weary Eve of Davis Nomination at Madison Square Garden
Long, tense night as Democratic convention battles for the nomination. McAdoo and Smith falter while Davis wins by acclamation after hours of balloting. Delegates, including Walsh, weigh second nominees amid party reunion and West East appeals. Women hopefuls endure dashed plans and close with a celebratory Garden finale.
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Davis Nomination Follows Test Run for Underwood
The twenty second session of the bitter Democratic convention ends with John W. Davis named as the nominee after a protracted fight over the platform and the Ku Klux Klan issue. Oscar Underwood fails to secure Southern support despite backing from key Smith and Brennan allies.
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Clarksburg Hails Nomination of 113 Fellow Townsman
News from Clarksburg West Virginia reports a massive Fourth of July style celebration after John W. Davis, a local lawyer, was nominated for the Presidency. Tens of thousands packed the streets around the Harrison County courthouse for speeches, parades, and fireworks, with civic leaders and former officials praising Davis and the town’s unity.
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First Capital Davis Club Is Organized
The first National Capital Davis for President club representing 48 States was organized last evening Kenneth Romney of Montana founder of the Little Congress of the United States was elected president John T Thames of North Carolina vice president and Melvin D Hildreth ex executive secretary of the Veterans Cox Roosevelt Clubs elected secretary Branches of the club will be organized in various parts of the District.
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North Carolina
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Zahnd Nominated by Independent Party for President
Indianapolis July report states John Zahnd of Indianapolis was nominated for president on the National Independent ticket, with Roy M Harrop of Omaha as vice president. Zahnd chairs the party national committee and envisions a coalition with the People & Progressive party led by Pointer, who may withdraw. The Independent party, started December 1 1923 in Indiana, claims members in 223 states and seeks Federal reserve abolition.
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Polk Likely Named New Democratic National Chairman
Frank L. Polk, former Undersecretary of State and ally of John W. Davis, is expected to chair the new Democratic national committee. The panel will meet tomorrow at 11 to reorganize and pick officers, with Davis able to influence the choice. Polk, a Tennessee native long based in New York, has Washington ties from the Wilson era. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have been guests at the Polks.
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Porto Rico
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60 000 Calls After Nomination Cause Surge in Calls
Officials of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company reported that immediately after the nomination of John W. Davis of West Virginia the number of calls in 20 minutes matched those of two hours on any other day. The company said calls were coming in at a rate of 60 000 an hour.
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Davis Nominee Davis Promises Active Campaign Victory
The Democratic nominee John W Davis vows an active campaign and denounces special privilege while addressing delegates and meeting reporters at Polk's home. He draws cheers as allies praise his stance against reaction and readiness for a spirited presidential race with widespread support from West Virginia delegates and allied figures.
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Mrs Davis A Washington London Social Favorite
Nominated as Democratic presidential candidate John William Davis drew deep attention in Washington society and among diplomats. Mrs Davis, a noted host and social figure, led a Red Cross unit with Mrs Lansing during the era, aiding sailors overseas and entertaining at the American embassy in London, where her social influence remained strong.
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Nomination Follows Amiable Governors General Speculation
An amiable man with salmon-colored whiskers may be governor general of Porto Rico. An hour after nomination, Mr Davis' admirers flooded the Sixty-eighth Street house. Mr Polk escorted the nominee to a secluded area and met only close friends and party leaders. Mr and Mrs Davis plan to stay as Polk's guests tonight and possibly tomorrow.
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