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September 29, 1934
Nogales International
Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
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Wirt G. Bowman, Democratic national committeeman, writes a letter to Harry V. Bene pledging full support for the Democratic ticket nominated in primaries, including Gov. B.B. Moeur, and warns against internal party divisions. The letter is read at the Arizona state convention in Phoenix and receives unanimous approval for publication.
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WIRT BOWMAN IS STRONG FOR ENTIRE TICKET
In a letter to Harry V. Bene, acting chairman of the Democratic central committee and presiding officer of the state convention held at Phoenix Monday. Wirt G. Bowman, national committeeman, pledged support of the entire Democratic ticket and warned against the "danger of internal dissensions".
The letter was ordered spread on the convention minutes and the delegates unanimously asked that every Democratic newspaper in the state publish it.
The letter said:
"Dear Harry-I have heard it rumored that there is talk about a new deal or progressive candidate for governor being put up by certain Democrats of the state and possibly my name has been connected with the move. In this connection I would thank you to state emphatically before the meeting Monday that, while I am not for our present primary laws, they exist, nevertheless, and I believe it is the duty of every law-abiding citizen to live up to them and to uphold them in every way. Therefore. I would not be inclined to propose any candidate against the Hon. B. B. Moeur or any other of the nominees. We had our chance in the primaries and did everything in our power and exercised all our rights and duties as citizens, but were defeated. Now I am for those nominated, from top to bottom of the ticket, and will not join any move to try to defeat them. To the contrary, I will exert myself in every possible way to elect the ticket as nominated on September 11, and I earnestly call upon all my fellow-Democrats to do likewise and forestall the danger of internal dissensions, division and disintegration of our party."
"Sincerely yours,
WIRT."
The letter was read to the convention by Bene within a moment or so after the gavel had fallen opening the session. It was greeted by wild applause.
In a letter to Harry V. Bene, acting chairman of the Democratic central committee and presiding officer of the state convention held at Phoenix Monday. Wirt G. Bowman, national committeeman, pledged support of the entire Democratic ticket and warned against the "danger of internal dissensions".
The letter was ordered spread on the convention minutes and the delegates unanimously asked that every Democratic newspaper in the state publish it.
The letter said:
"Dear Harry-I have heard it rumored that there is talk about a new deal or progressive candidate for governor being put up by certain Democrats of the state and possibly my name has been connected with the move. In this connection I would thank you to state emphatically before the meeting Monday that, while I am not for our present primary laws, they exist, nevertheless, and I believe it is the duty of every law-abiding citizen to live up to them and to uphold them in every way. Therefore. I would not be inclined to propose any candidate against the Hon. B. B. Moeur or any other of the nominees. We had our chance in the primaries and did everything in our power and exercised all our rights and duties as citizens, but were defeated. Now I am for those nominated, from top to bottom of the ticket, and will not join any move to try to defeat them. To the contrary, I will exert myself in every possible way to elect the ticket as nominated on September 11, and I earnestly call upon all my fellow-Democrats to do likewise and forestall the danger of internal dissensions, division and disintegration of our party."
"Sincerely yours,
WIRT."
The letter was read to the convention by Bene within a moment or so after the gavel had fallen opening the session. It was greeted by wild applause.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Ticket
Party Unity
Political Endorsement
Arizona Convention
Primary Laws
What entities or persons were involved?
Wirt G. Bowman
Harry V. Bene
B. B. Moeur
Where did it happen?
Phoenix
Story Details
Key Persons
Wirt G. Bowman
Harry V. Bene
B. B. Moeur
Location
Phoenix
Event Date
Monday, Convention; September 11 Election
Story Details
Wirt G. Bowman pledges support for the Democratic ticket in a letter read at the state convention, rejecting any alternative candidacy and urging party unity to avoid dissensions.