Nebraskans Welcome Bryan Amid Unity Message
Thousands of Nebraskans from varied political views gathered in Lincoln and Omaha to welcome Democratic vice presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan returning from New York. Mayor proclamations urged restraint from politics as Bryan urged focus on Nebraska, while Mrs Bryan chose to wait at home.
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New York
Rome
Oomaha
Arvar
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Tinealn
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Omaha
L'Ryan
Democratic Comitee
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Presser
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Payenti
Bryan
Nebraska
New York Convention Spent 300000 on Delegates
The New York convention committee reported spending about 300000 for entertainment and related items for the recent Democratic national convention. Of this amount 293000 was turned over to the Democratic national committee. New York has been readmitted to the Union. Herbert Bayard Swope said the goal of bringing the convention to New York was to establish friendly relations with the nation. The committee urged appointing a similar body to bring a Republican convention to New York.
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New York
Stanley J ‘Gunn
Democro National Committee
Plederd
Herbert Bayard Swope
New York World
Local Davis Club To Meet Thursday
The executive committee of the John Davis for President club of Washington met yesterday and decided to hold two full club meetings Thursday night in the New Ebbet house. The organization was effected March 1 and is the second Davis for President club in the country. The first was at Clarksburg West Virginia. Members of the local club's executive committee are Carter B Keene, Robert N Harper, M Chance, Dr J Thomas Kelley Jr, Ben I Princ, Thomas J Donovan, Ernest Walker, Dr Sterling Buffins, Calhoun E Hilton Jackson, Wilton Straaburger, Bates Warren J Hasby-Smith, Chartes Douglas, Joseph P Tumulty, Mrs Cruger W Smith, Miss Mary Morris Ambler, Via Wonte Griffith, Mrs Lee Mosher, Mrs Laura Tucker Pendleton.
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Washington
Clarksburg
Carter B Keene
Robert N Harper
Governor Smith Returns to Albany amid Jubilant Homecoming
Alfred E. Smith of New York arrived in Albany by train at noon after a lengthy absence. A huge crowd greeted him on the platform and a street parade blocked by enthusiastic supporters. Bands played as sirens wailed and the procession wound through city blocks toward the executive mansion, underscoring strong Democratic support and a festive, informal welcome.
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New York
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Davis to Make First Address as Nominee Before Neighbors
Locust Valley residents will host the nominee in a town hall reception as he plans his first public address since nomination. The discussion covered tariff policy distinctions, party loyalty, and liberalism versus progressivism with remarks on his past political roles and surrounding campaign staff speculation.
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Democratic National
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Norman H Davis
Clem Shaver
Tsadore Dockweller
California
Edmund S. Moore
Ohio
Noted Liberal activists weigh La Follette running mate
The Conference for Progressive Political Action met in Washington to select a vice presidential candidate for Senator La Follette. The national committee, with 42 members led by William H. Johnston, considered candidates from labor and reform groups. Possible names included Peter Witt, James Maurer, Sam Adams, Myron T Her ik, Gov Sweet, Senator Wheeler, and Frank J McConnell, among others.
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Conference For Progressive Political Action
Washington
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Conference For Progressive Foltical Action
William H. Johnston
Cleveland Conference
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Massachusetts
Illinois
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Warren S Stone
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Ohio
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Tom Johnson
James Maurer
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
Sam Adams
James Goode
Myron T Her
France
Huston Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Gov Sweet
Colorado
Burton K Wheeler
Montana
R Bashford
New York
State Department
Frank J McConnell
Pittsburgh
Methodist Episcopal Church
President Coolidge to Rest After Mayflower Cruise
President Coolidge returns from a week end voyage aboard the Mayflower and will take at least a day of rest from the strain after the death and funeral of his son Calvin. Mrs Coolidge, said to be stronger after the trip, and John Coolidge Sr. and Jr. joined in efforts to console Mrs Coolidge.
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Olvany Named Tammany Leader After Bench Elevation
Judge Olvany's rise to the bench led him to resign two key Tammany roles. He left the executive committee after ten years and stepped down as chairman of the law committee, a post he had held since succeeding Surrogate James A Foley four years prior. He married Agnes Halkin in 1911. they have a son, George W Olvany Jr., 11. His mother Harriet survives, his father James J. Olvany died recently. He is a member of St Joseph's Church, the Democratic county committee, and several civic organizations and clubs.
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James A Foley
Judge Olvany
Agnes Halkin
Scarboro
George W Olvany, Jr
Harriet Olvany
James J. Olvany
St Joseph's Roman Catholi Church
The
Democratic County Committee
New York County Lawyers Association
Elks, New York Athletic Club
Delta Chi Fraternity
Friendly Sons of St Patrick
New York Alcohol Warehouse Corp Sues IRS Officials
The Alcohol Warehouse Corporation of New York filed suit in the District Supreme Court seeking a restraining order against David H Blair and Roy A Haynes to stop interference with a bonded warehouse and denaturing plan. Attorney Alfred H Van Buren represents the plaintiff, alleging improper interference with permit privileges.
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Alcohol Warehouse Corporation of New York
District Supreme Court
David H Blair
Commissioner
Internal Revenue
Roy A Haynes
Federal Prohibition Commissioner
Alfred H van Buren
La Follette Campaign Plans Urgent District Meeting
The La Follette for President club in the District prepares a mass meeting to endorse Senator La Follette. A campaign fund target of up to 1000 is discussed with labor and public contributions possible. Notables include Wm H Johnston and Rev Richard Hogue among expected speakers.
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Wiliam H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
Senator la Follette
Cleveland
Wm H Johnston
Conference For Progressive Political Action
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Philadelphia
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New York
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Cora Hutchinson
Il P Faulkner
Charles Clark
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Ask Thompson to Run. La Follette Seekers Turn to Him
The Washington Post reports third party organizers pressing former Chicago mayor Big Bill Thompson to join the La Follette ticket after he declined to back Coolidge at the Cleveland convention. Thompson, en route to the South Sea Islands for a rumored tree climbing fish quest, says he is “considering things” and may still be aligned with the expeditionary effort.
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Californians Reject Nomination of Foster
The California Farmer-Labor party executive committee repudiates the national party vote for Foster and endorses Senator La Follette. They declare Communist and Worker party reps expelled and plan to place La Follette electors on the ballot, with court remedies if needed. George G Kidwell chairs the San Francisco committee, outlining petitions and potential legal action.
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National Farmar-Labor Party
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Farmar-Labor Party
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National Farmer-Labor Party
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George G Kidwell
Warns Labor Against Political Violence
Chicago July 14 John Fitzpatrick president of the Chicago Federation of Labor told the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders convention that labor must do political work and that a movement based on violence cannot win in the United States He recalled attempts to form a labor party and said insiders blocked outsiders who urged violent political control.
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John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
United States
Women Seek Female Candidates for Congress at Conference
National Woman's party plans a Westport North Carolina conference August 15 to 17 to push for more women in Congress regardless of party. Alice Paul says the goal is to nominate and support women candidates who will work for women's interests and express their perspective.
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National Woman's Party
Women For Congress
Westport
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Alice Paul
Women Gain Parity in District Democratic Leadership
In Raleigh hotel last night the Davis-Bryan District Democratic association declared equal representation for women as party policy. Two women became vice presidents. women to sit on executive committees. Officers elected included Conrad Syme president and Kate Trenholm Abrams first vice president. Plan to form committees citywide and extend outreach to voters in other states.
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Raleigh
Mra Cavenave Wilson
Conrad Syme
Kate Trenholm Abrams
Michael J. Lane
Frank Hiram Snell
Claudius B MacCullar
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Charles W Warden
H. R Stephenson
Patty Stone
New York
Democratic Party
Divide Tilden Estate In Trust for 38 Years
Final distribution of Samuel J Tilden’s estate was approved in New York surrogate's court. Henrietta Tilden Blatchford’s will funds a $100,000 trust for her life with principal disposal on her death. Blatchford died in 1912, leaving $50,000 to each grandchild Donald M. Swan and Henry Tilden Swan, minors.
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Samuel J Tilden
Henrietta Tilden Blatchford
Tilden
Blatchford
Donald M
Henry Tilden Swan
Rhode Island Senate Peace Plans Delayed
Governor William S Flynn postponed a citizens' committee meeting from tomorrow to July 22 to avoid releasing the public view on the Rhode Island senate controversy. Chairman Thomas F McDonnell said more time was needed as Republican senators remain at Rutland while Democratic leaders under Felix A Toupin meet without quorum. A separate item notes four year old James Gosham of 1225 N Street SE bitten by a dog while delivering papers yesterday.
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Talbert Street
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Nichols Avenue
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