Word: mcadoos
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Meanwhile McAdoo's fortunes did not prosper well. By a 5 to 3 vote ex-Governor James M. Cox, Democratic nominee in 1920, secured the Ohio delegation from McAdoo...
There is no mistaking the growth of Smith's strength. Within a few weeks he has developed from one of many favorite sons, to a position in which he is generally acknowledged to be the chief opponent of McAdoo. To be sure, the chances of Smith's nomination are nil if McAdoo can hold his following together in the Convention, but Smith has shown unexpected strength...
...entirely possible, if not probable, that the Democratic nomination will go neither to McAdoo nor Smith nor even to Underwood, but to some favorite son or dark horse. Such quiet candidates as Senator Carter Glass, David F. Houston, ex-Secretary of Agriculture, or possibly the oft-suggested compromise, Ralston, may make away with the prize in a warring Convention...
...Yacht. One Albert C. Burrage leased his steam yacht, Aztec, to the Government during the War. He later claimed $325,000 for repairs, $60,000 for the loss of the use of the yacht. His attorney succeeded in getting $300,000, said attorney being the Hon. William Gibbs McAdoo...
William G. McAdoo...