Wilson Named Democratic Leader at National Convention
The Democratic National Convention in San Francisco proclaimed Woodrow Wilson its unquestioned leader, praising his war leadership and reforms while praising his health recovery and condemning Republican opposition. Homer S. Cummings delivered a masterful keynote praising Wilson and denouncing the treaty defeat as a grave crime against civilization.
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Jefferson
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United States
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Ireland
Wilson
Harper Hopeful for D C Suffrage Plank
San Francisco June 28 The District delegation moved to submit to the resolutions committee a plank granting suffrage and congressional representation to the District of Columbia. Iatesert W Harper in charge said he hoped the plank would join the Platform. The District had six seats on the floor with twelve delegates and Harper served as assistant doorkeeper while others acted as press agents.
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Resolutions Committee
District of Columbia
Iatesert W. Harper
Wilson and Bryan Clash Over League at San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 28 1920 Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan faced off over the League of Nations at the convention with the President favored. Bryan led a determined but outmatched opposition as platform negotiations and ballots loom. The scene centered on Pershing Colby and the upcoming nomination while the era’s political theater set the stage for a dramatic party showdown.
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Washington Post Co
San Francisco
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League of Nations
Resolutions Committee
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Bainbridge Colby
League
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Roanoke
Carter Glass
Dr. Eliot
Harvard
Union Station
Washington
Wilson
Trne
Carly Bell
St. Paul
Minn
Preus
Minnesota
Henrik Shipstead
Nonpartisan League
First Day at Frisco Convention Opens with Honors
Vice Chairman J B Kremer of Montana calls meeting to order at 12 28 Marines present colors audience sings The Star Spangled Banner Delegates protest Wilson portrait of the President Franklin D Roosevelt in New York delegation joins parade with State standard order restored after a half hour prayer by Mgr P L Ryan Kremer announces temporary organization Chairman Homer S Cummings delivers keynote from 1 12 to 2 44 committees named adjourned 3 18 p m in respect to late Senator James of Kentucky program for today opens at 1 p m eastern time Bishop William F Nicholls to lead prayer credentials report first permanent organization report by Senator Joseph Robinson expected adjournment if resolutions not ready resets for later session
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Cummings
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Kentucky
William F. Nicholls
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Joseph Robinson
Arkansas
Second plague case suspected in Beaumont Texas
Beaumont Texas reports a second suspected bubonic plague case as authorities launch a citywide rat extermination campaign distributing thousands of traps. A negro woman died of the plague last Saturday, prompting coordinated federal state and local action.
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Madoc Boom Gains Cox and Palmer at Odds
The San Francisco convention scene braces as McAdoo’s bid wobbles amid factional splits. Cox Palmer factions drift apart over nonobjection to McAdoo while Bryan lingers as a potential spoiler. First ballot projections show Palmer leading, Cox second, with McAdoo aiming for a late surge if neither front-runner breaks through.
McAdoo Favorite at Even Money in Election Betting
The Washington Dost New York June 29 curb betting on Democratic presidential candidates shows William McAdoo favored at even money with odds then posted for Palmer Marshall Clark Colby Edwards and Smith also listed. Republicans set 2 to 1 on Harding while Democrats offer 4 to 1 against the same. Betting notes recall 1916 when odds narrowed toward election day.
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Wilson 19 Pleaded Passive Role in League Covenant
President Wilson favors a passive stance while the League of Nations covenant remains intact but will act decisively to defend it if endangered. A White House bulletin service updates the president’s position, with possible direct intervention from Treasury official Tumulty to guide Congress, though no official action is pledged. The article notes, if needed, a broader fight to safeguard the covenant and unity of command after World War I.
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Harding Campaign Schedule and Speech Plans in New Jersey
The article notes Senator Harding will speak for a phonograph record today in Philadelphia and will attend conferences with Progressive leaders including Frank Kellogg in New Jersey. He plans to remain in Washington before departing to Marion Ohio, with efforts to unite party factions and adjust campaign plans amid travel costs and scheduling.
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Ship sinks on Neva. 2000 prisoners saved
Stockholm June 28 dispatch reports all 2000 war prisoners aboard a Bolshevik steamer that sank recently in the Neva River were saved. The message comes via Helsingfors Finland.
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