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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
1
Washington dispatch previews the Democratic convention in San Francisco, detailing battles over the platform and nominating processes. McAdoo Cox and Palmer forces clash as rules work, with party factions ready to block rivals while steering toward a candidate recovery.
Friends of William G McAdoo say he would accept if nominated, per Texas national committeeman Thomas B Love. Love asserted McAdoo would accept, energizing delegates and reviving McAdoo momentum as undecided delegates and supporters weigh the prospect of a convention nomination.
Nebraskan leader Bent on drafting for strict Volstead enforcement while another plan urges liberty and beverages not intoxicating. Bryan urges universal support for prohibition plank, Burleson pitches alternative for softer modification. Dry and wet factions clash over platform wording as convention nears.
San Francisco dispatch outlines the Democratic convention fight over platform planks including prohibition the league of nations and the Irish question. Cox and Palmer seek early strength with McAdoo position looming while Robinson emerges as a tentative choice for permanent chairman amid administration and Bryan forces.
San Francisco June 27 Bain bridge Colby secretary of state chosen as floor leader for the administration at the Democratic convention. He is a DC delegate and one of President Wilsons spokesmen. Colby to head administration program backing Senator Glass of Virginia for resolutions while Walsh supporters deny an anti administration motive.
The day marks Bainbridge Colby stepping aside as Secretary of State in favor of Senator Robinson Colby. Robinson is praised as a steadfast ally of the administration by Chairman Cummings, with delegates set to back his election. The scene notes Bryan’s stormy leadership style and a Mojave desert dry prohibition plank upsetting factional lines.
In San Francisco June 27 the fight over the resolutions chairmanship between Senator Glass and Senator Walsh intensifies. Western delegates back Walsh while Bryan weighs in without a candidate. Advocates say the clash is about personal qualifications rather than anti administration aims, with platform issues unsettled and wets and drys fueling sessions.
On the eve of the San Francisco Democratic convention in 1920, factions align around Cox Palmer and McAdoo with Bryan and progressives shaping platform and nominee outcomes. A split seems likely but not before the votes, party lines, and regional pressure tests unfold.
San Francisco June 27 Indiana delegates reenter Vice President Marshall as presidential candidate with support grounded in doing all for the Hoosier Democracy. Marshall told delegates he does not seek nomination but would back Gov Ralston if chosen. the state delegation will decide on first ballot timing. The group named Taggart as chairman Hoffman as national committeeman Sanders as national committee woman and Padgett as credentials committeeman.
Premier Venizelos asserts Greece need not ask for Allied aid as troops press toward Smyrna Thrace. King Alexander backs the plan, asserting unity behind the throne while warning against any treaty revision, with Rumalia Serbia remaining allied. The campaign aims to release territories and consolidate support for the dynasty and its policies.
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