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Domestic News February 15, 1907

The Owosso Times

Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan

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Democratic leaders worry Bryan's planned magazine debate with Senator Beveridge could harm his presidential nomination chances. Bryan says he's not set on running unless electable; friend notes third loss would weaken him.

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Bryan Shy of Nomination.

Washington dispatches say that the Democratic leaders are concerned over Mr. Bryan's plan to enter into a magazine discussion with Senator Beveridge, fearing that he will say something to make his nomination undesirable.

In reply to these protests Bryan says he has not set his heart on the next presidential nomination unless he shall be convinced that he can be elected. A close friend of Bryan says that a third nomination would add nothing to his prestige with the rank and file of his party, while a third defeat would immeasurably weaken him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Bryan Nomination Democratic Leaders Presidential Politics Senator Beveridge Magazine Discussion

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Bryan Senator Beveridge

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Washington

Key Persons

Mr. Bryan Senator Beveridge

Outcome

bryan indicates he is not committed to seeking nomination unless electable; a third nomination would not boost prestige, but defeat would weaken him.

Event Details

Democratic leaders concerned over Bryan's plan for magazine discussion with Senator Beveridge, fearing it may make his nomination undesirable. Bryan responds he has not set his heart on next presidential nomination unless convinced he can be elected. Close friend states third nomination adds nothing to prestige with party rank and file, while third defeat would weaken him.

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