Bryan Platform Advocates Government Along Business Lines
The piece outlines Bryan's platform emphasizing efficiency economy and protection for the weak, arguing government should operate like business. It claims he opposed federal ownership of coal and gas yet would break up defiant combines, supports reduced state payrolls, road spending, and regulated prices, and notes his campaign focus and Nebraska context with Smith Thompson and William Jennings Bryan traveling to Washington.
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Ams
Emnest
Papal Annulment Decision on Castellane Marriage
Rome July 11 Pope Pius ratified a ruling that the religious marriage of Duchess of Talleyrand, formerly Anna Gould, to Marquis Boni de Castellane is null. A special cardinal commission had been named to hear and decide the case. Shortly after, the former Anna Gould and Count Boni de Castellane sought an annulment but were unsuccessful.
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Pius
Duchess of Talleyrand
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Linz Gould
Yoni de Castelane
Vatican
Nals
ADOO VISITS DAVIS AND CONVERSATIONS FOR HOUR
ADOO VISITS DAVIS AND CONVERSATIONS FOR AN HOUR. The article lists visits by prominent figures including Alfred E. Smith, Henry Morgenthau, and William Randolph Hearst, noting plans, rumors, and telegrams of support as the Democratic nomination process unfolds. Kalinin and Tshardyats off sentenced to death in Moscow for corruption.
Bryan Expects Davis to Set A Fast Pace In Race
Former Senator William Jennings Bryan believes Charles Davis will lead the ticket with a rapid campaign pace. He notes Davis’s progressive stance and argues for reform within the Democratic party over deserting it, while detailing his own support and reflections on the nomination and forthcoming speeches.
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Davis
Underwood
La Follette Run Mate To Be Picked Next Saturday Plan For Fund Drive
A La Follette Wisconsin Insurgent campaign subcommittee meets today to organize a national fund drive aimed at securing support from labor unions and farmers. A running mate will be officially chosen by the national committee next week, though La Follette intends to pick his own candidate. Labor leaders including Bert M. Jewel and Ed T. Keating met with La Follette to discuss ballot access and union assessments for dues financing.
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Potlette
National Committee
Seacomill
Wisconsin
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Java
Bert M. Jewel
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Ed T. Keating
Labor
William H. Johnston
The
Machinists
Cleveland
D. B. Robertson
Brotherhood of Firemen and Henginemen
Manion
Order of Railway Telegraphers
H. E. Wills
West Virginia Declared Easy for La Follette Nominee
A La Follette for President club met at the Hypographical Temple. William Mahoney said West Virginia could be carried for Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin in the coming election and urged sending speakers to the state. Isabel Wendig urged mobilizing women for the liberal party. Two committees were formed to gain organized labor support and to run the club’s executive actions. A ratification meeting for La Follette was planned, with date to be set.
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Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
William Mahoney
Oeveland
la Folletta
Coolidge
Davis
Isabel iWendig
Women's Committee For Political Action
New
Liberal Party
la Follette
Lewis to Fill Davis Engagements Abroad
Former Senator James Hamilton Lewis sails from New York to London to fill speaking engagements for John W. Davis. Delegated by Secretary of State Hughes, Lewis will address lawyers from several countries after Davis’ nomination made the trip impossible.
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Chicago
James Hamilton Lewis
New York
London
John W. Davis
Lewis
Hughes
The
American Bar Association
Davis
Better days with Davis campaign slogan offered
Kentuckian John A. Goodman clerk of the court of appeals today proposed to the Democratic national committee the slogan Better days with Davis as a reaction to the Republican Keep cool with Coolidge. He argued the slogan promotes action and targets big corporations in related political debates while praising Governor Bryan as a loyal advocate of equal rights and opportunities.
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Court of Appeals
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Goodman
Democratic National Committee
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Debs
Mother Jones
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Guv. Bryan
Nebraska
Democrats to Give Fans to 14 000 000 Women
The Democratic National Committee will distribute official fans to 14,000,000 women voters next week. The fans feature pictures of John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan and a jingle urging voters to keep cool and support the Democratic year.
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Coolidge
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Odds on Coolidge Widens in Wall Street Bets
Special to The Washington Post New York July 11 President Coolidge commands the betting market as odds on his election lengthen to 12 to 5 with broad street commissioners noting ample money at the longer price. Reelect odds rise from 2 to 1 to 11 to 8 and 12 to 5. Democratic money remains sparse. If the election goes to Congress, Governor Bryan would become president with money at 1 to 4. a $2,000 bet at 16,000 was placed that La Follette would beat Davis in November.
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Brussels
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Washington and Lee University
New Orleans
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Kansas State League of Young Democrats
W. H. Syme
Dave Bryan
Washington
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London
Arthur Woods
New York City
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New York
Coolidge
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la Follette
John W. Davis
Fine Imposed on British Steamer Voltaire
The British steamer Voltaire faces a 111000 dollar fine by customs for alleged breach of the shipping law barring foreign flags from commerce between American ports. The Voltaire, owner Lamport HoHo Steamship, stopped in Boston en route to St Johns Newfoundland and Halifax with 500 Philadelphia Elks members aboard for the national convention. An appeal may be filed with the Department of Commerce in Washington.
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Halifax
Department of Commerce
Washington
Officials Assault Dry Law Obedience Shortcomings
The Federal Council of Churches administrative committee adopted a resolution denouncing public officials for lax adherence to dry laws. It calls for personal obedience to the laws and asserts only those who recognize the majesty of the law should enact interpret or execute state or national measures.
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Federal Council of Churches
Anderson Will Renew Fight for Freedom
William H. Anderson, former State superintendent of the Antisaloon league, jailed for forgery at Sing Sing, will appeal to the court of appearances. Gov Charles S. Whitman, his counsel, says the appeal aims to overturn the appellate division’s affirmation of conviction. Argument set for early fall. Anderson eligible for release December 24.
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Wiliam H. Anderson
Antisaloon League
Sing Sing
Appearancon
Govharles S. Whitman
Anderson
G O P Must Change Strategy to Fight Davis Says Moses
Senator Moses of New Hampshire, head of the Republican senatorial campaign, urged a strategic shift after John W Davis was named the Democratic nominee. He predicted heavier Eastern campaigning, New York and other states becoming headquarters, and pledged strong East and nationwide effort to counter Davis and defend West Virginia Senate chances.
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New Hampshire
Washington
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Charles W. Brean
Moser
New York
Potter
Moses Snid
Chicago
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Conlidge
Davis
Astern
Senate
West Virginia
East
la Follette
West
Dry Raider's Church Wrecked by Bomb in Joliet
The Ottawa Street Methodist Church in Joliet suffered heavy damage from a dynamite blast early today. Pastor Rev. Henry E. Rompel led raids since December, including piloting agents into ten saloons and seizing liquor. no injuries reported. The pastor and his wife had left for Europe two weeks ago.
Woman heads big textile plant in the South
Greensboro July 11 Mrs Bertha Sternberger widow of M Sternberger who died May 17 today was chosen president of the Revolution cotton mills succeeding her husband She is believed to be the first woman in the South to head a large textile manufacturing concern
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N. C
Bertha Sternberger
M Sternberger
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