Bryan Chosen as Davis Running Mate on First Ballot
At the Democratic National Convention in New York City on July 10 the ticket led by John W. Davis of West Virginia and with Gov. Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska in second place was chosen on the 103rd ballot. Davis addressed the gathering and then conferred on the vice presidential pick as Bryan’s supporters outlined a Western, agriculturally aligned candidate.
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Gov. Bryan
Davis
Associated Press
Madison Square Garden
New York
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Chas. W. Bryan
Nebraska
Mr. Davis
Walsh
Montana
E. CG. Meredith
Iowa
Alfred E. Smith
Garden
George Brennan
Illinois
Harrison
Mississippi
Smith
Stuart
Frank L. Polk
Charles Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Polk
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nomination Shifts as Davis Secures Democratic Nod
The Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York ends a two week deadlock with John W. Davis of West Virginia chosen as presidential nominee on a sharp roll call. William Jennings Bryan and McAdoo forces fade as Iowa Meredith withdraws and Davis gains momentum amid chaotic yet celebratory scenes.
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Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
New York
John W. Davis
West Virginia
William Gibbs McAdoo
Meredith
Davis
State
McAdoo
EB. T. Meredith
Iowa
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Walsh
William Jennings Bryar
Warhorse
McCorkle
Josephus Daniels
Walsh Walsh
Lutie Rogers Heads East to Visit Kin in Washington and New York
LDDletown notes from Middletown Virginia report Miss Lutie Rogers left this week to visit relatives in Washington and New York. Mentions Miss Maude Wright and Mr. Howard Wright of Washington staying with their parents George and Mrs. Wright, plus visits by Mrs. W. E. Coffman and son in Edinburg and A. J. Smith of Baltimore. Ruth Burgess of Baltimore spending weeks with aunt Mrs. Fred Larrick.
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Middletown
Lutie Rogers
Washington
New York
Maude Wright
Howard Wright
George Wright
W. E. Coffman
Edinburg
A. J. Smith
Baltimore
Ruth Burgess
Fred Larrick
Locals and visitors share weekend stays in area
Baltimore residents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Burgess with daughter and son spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Larrick. Miss Thelma Richard of Mountain Falls visited Miss Claire Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Giles Miller of Bealton joined Mrs. G. R. Clark on Sunday. Miss Helsley of Baltimore stays several weeks with Mrs. M. L. Larrick. Mrs. T. M. Sperry and child visit relatives in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Campbell and their little daughter from Washington returned after a few days with Mrs. Campbell’s parents.
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J. R. Burgess
Baltimore
Fred Larrick
Thelma Richard
Mountain Falls
Claire Smith
Giles Miller
Bealton
G. R. Clark
Helsley
M. L. Larrick
T. M. Sperry
Childen
Washington
Tom Campbell
Daughter
Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Travel
Miss Lillian Kline visits relatives while Mr J Campbell stays in Washington. Mr James Rogers returns from a stay with his parents in the state capital. Virginia Henretty visits Pittsburg, and sisters Elizabeth and Bertha Metn turff spend the weekend with their mother Mrs Melnturff. Mr and Mrs Philip Rogers of Washington spend several days with the Rogers family.
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H. B. Kline
Lillian Kline
Tom Campbell
Washington
James Rogers
EE. Rogers
Irginia’ Henretty
Pittsburg
Iza
Bertha Metnturff
Martinsburg
W. Va
Melnturff
Philip Rogers
E. S. Rogers
Minister Dies In Auto Crash Near Welch Virginia
The Rev George L Lambert 40 pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Welch W Va is dead and his wife is believed fatally injured. Son George L Lambert Jr and Joseph Jones were injured. A cave in from heavy rains is blamed. Lambert native of Bland County Va graduate of Emory and Henry College survived by mother sister and brother in Princeton W Va.
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Pulaski
George L. Lambert
Methodist Episcopal Church ,South
Welch
W. Va
George L. Lambert, Jr
Joseph Jones
Lambert
Yours Jones
Tazewell
Holston
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mr. Lambert
Bland County
Virginia
Emory and Henry College
Roanoke
Princeton
Versi Forms New Virginia Serenaders Orchestra
Joe Versi, leader of the Virginia Serenaders, forms The New Virginia Serenaders with members from the old group. They debut publicly Monday evening July 21 at The Empire Theatre stage, then provide music for the Reward Dance at Jordan Springs, aiming to sustain the former group's reputation.
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Joe Versi
Virginia Serenaders Orchestra
Empire Theatre
Jordan Springs
New
Virginia Serenaders
Versi
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