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Domestic News
October 27, 1914
The Sentinel=Record
Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
President Wilson endorsed Representative Frank L. O'Hair of Illinois, opponent of former Speaker J. G. Cannon, and supported other Democratic candidates including George A. Neeley in Kansas, amid assurances of Democratic majorities in Congress.
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WILSON AGAINST CANNON.
President Endorses Opponent of the Former Speaker.
Washington, Oct. 26.-President Wilson today joined in the fight against the election of the house former speaker J. G. Cannon of Illinois, by writing a letter endorsing Representative Frank L. O'Hair, of Illinois, who defeated Mr. Cannon at the last election. Mr. Wilson practically completed his letter writing campaign today, sending endorsements to democratic candidates in a number of states. He has been assured by the campaign managers that the elections will result in democratic majorities in the senate and house, but will continue to work as much as possible for particular candidates.
In addition to the democratic senatorial candidates whom the president has emphatically endorsed, he is giving his support to George A. Neeley in Kansas.
President Endorses Opponent of the Former Speaker.
Washington, Oct. 26.-President Wilson today joined in the fight against the election of the house former speaker J. G. Cannon of Illinois, by writing a letter endorsing Representative Frank L. O'Hair, of Illinois, who defeated Mr. Cannon at the last election. Mr. Wilson practically completed his letter writing campaign today, sending endorsements to democratic candidates in a number of states. He has been assured by the campaign managers that the elections will result in democratic majorities in the senate and house, but will continue to work as much as possible for particular candidates.
In addition to the democratic senatorial candidates whom the president has emphatically endorsed, he is giving his support to George A. Neeley in Kansas.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Wilson Endorsement
Cannon Opponent
Democratic Candidates
Congressional Elections
What entities or persons were involved?
President Wilson
J. G. Cannon
Frank L. O'hair
George A. Neeley
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Oct. 26
Key Persons
President Wilson
J. G. Cannon
Frank L. O'hair
George A. Neeley
Outcome
assured democratic majorities in senate and house; endorsements sent to candidates including o'hair who previously defeated cannon.
Event Details
President Wilson wrote a letter endorsing Frank L. O'Hair against J. G. Cannon's re-election, completed letter-writing campaign for Democratic candidates, and supported George A. Neeley in Kansas.