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October 4, 1920
The Evening Herald
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
United States Senator A. A. Jones receives small, unenthusiastic audiences in northern New Mexico while campaigning for the League of Nations and Democratic candidates, indicating strong local opposition amid the 1920 election.
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SENATOR JONES AND
LEAGUE GET CHILLY
GREETING IN NORTH
Less Than 200 Hear Democratic Leader in Raton
RATON, N. M., Oct. 4.—The Wilson league of nations is not popular in northern New Mexico, if the reception accorded United States Senator A. A. Jones during a speaking tour in this section this week is a reliable indication of public sentiment. Senator Jones had been widely advertised by the democratic campaign committee for a series of speeches in Union and Colfax counties, the advertisements giving the league as his principal topic. He is close to President Wilson and is regarded as one of the authorities on the President's interpretation of the covenant.
Senator Jones is personally popular in this district and received a heavy vote both in Colfax and Union counties when he was elected to the United States senate in 1916. Surprise was expressed when his audience here Thursday night numbered less than 200 people.
Picture Show Given Preference
The meeting advertised for Senator Jones at Springer Wednesday night was abandoned. The reason given was that the local picture theater had a film running on that evening and in determining between the movies and Senator Jones's exposition of the Wilson league, preference was given to the movies. It was stated that another speaking date would be arranged at Springer.
At Dawson the senator spoke to a crowd somewhat larger than the one here.
Small Audience at Clayton
Reports received from Clayton, where Senator Jones spoke Friday, said that he was given a cordial reception, but that his defense of the league and his advocacy of Cox were received with scattering applause.
Sentiment in both counties has been conceded to be strongly against the league of nations for many months and the reception given Senator Jones is taken here as confirming and expressing this sentiment. Colfax county, according to present indications, will return the largest republican majority it has given in recent years. Union county which has been democratic territory practically since statehood was achieved, is fighting ground this year with the result in doubt. The republican national ticket will carry the county, it is considered certain. Republicans confidently claim that the state and county tickets also will be successful. The republican county ticket is an exceptionally strong one and the party is working in complete harmony for the first time in a number of years.
LEAGUE GET CHILLY
GREETING IN NORTH
Less Than 200 Hear Democratic Leader in Raton
RATON, N. M., Oct. 4.—The Wilson league of nations is not popular in northern New Mexico, if the reception accorded United States Senator A. A. Jones during a speaking tour in this section this week is a reliable indication of public sentiment. Senator Jones had been widely advertised by the democratic campaign committee for a series of speeches in Union and Colfax counties, the advertisements giving the league as his principal topic. He is close to President Wilson and is regarded as one of the authorities on the President's interpretation of the covenant.
Senator Jones is personally popular in this district and received a heavy vote both in Colfax and Union counties when he was elected to the United States senate in 1916. Surprise was expressed when his audience here Thursday night numbered less than 200 people.
Picture Show Given Preference
The meeting advertised for Senator Jones at Springer Wednesday night was abandoned. The reason given was that the local picture theater had a film running on that evening and in determining between the movies and Senator Jones's exposition of the Wilson league, preference was given to the movies. It was stated that another speaking date would be arranged at Springer.
At Dawson the senator spoke to a crowd somewhat larger than the one here.
Small Audience at Clayton
Reports received from Clayton, where Senator Jones spoke Friday, said that he was given a cordial reception, but that his defense of the league and his advocacy of Cox were received with scattering applause.
Sentiment in both counties has been conceded to be strongly against the league of nations for many months and the reception given Senator Jones is taken here as confirming and expressing this sentiment. Colfax county, according to present indications, will return the largest republican majority it has given in recent years. Union county which has been democratic territory practically since statehood was achieved, is fighting ground this year with the result in doubt. The republican national ticket will carry the county, it is considered certain. Republicans confidently claim that the state and county tickets also will be successful. The republican county ticket is an exceptionally strong one and the party is working in complete harmony for the first time in a number of years.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Senator Jones
League Of Nations
Northern New Mexico
Political Reception
Democratic Campaign
Republican Majority
What entities or persons were involved?
A. A. Jones
President Wilson
Cox
Where did it happen?
Northern New Mexico, Union And Colfax Counties
Story Details
Key Persons
A. A. Jones
President Wilson
Cox
Location
Northern New Mexico, Union And Colfax Counties
Event Date
Oct. 4
Story Details
Senator A. A. Jones, a Democratic leader and Wilson ally, tours northern New Mexico speaking on the League of Nations but draws small, unenthusiastic crowds in Raton, Springer, Dawson, and Clayton, signaling strong local Republican opposition and likely victories for the GOP in the upcoming election.