Presidential primary opposed by Democrats
Subject(s): Arkansas, Clarke, James P. (James Paul), 1854-1916, Congresses and conventions, Democratic Party (U.S.), Presidential candidates, Primaries, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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The Democratic State Central Committee of Arkansas rejected the proposition for a presidential primary. J. H. Harrod, president of the Woodrow Wilson Club, submitted resolutions to have candidate names put on the ticket but withdrew it after Senator James P. Clarke and the majority opposed it. Harrod believes Wilson is the only candidate who can defeat Theodore Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-04
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
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Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
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Cite this Record
Chicago:
Presidential primary opposed by Democrats. [January 4, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o303520. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Presidential primary opposed by Democrats. [4 Jan. 1911]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 8, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o303520.
APA:
Unknown., [1911, January 4]. Presidential primary opposed by Democrats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o303520.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 8, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
