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Francis, David R. (David Rowland), 1850-1927

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Why David R. Francis is not eligible

Why David R. Francis is not eligible

David R. Francis, President of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, cannot be a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination as he will be occupied with the exposition throughout the presidential campaign. He is also unacceptable to many Democrats due to his views on the “money question” and support for American expansion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-13

Francis and the trusts

Francis and the trusts

The author of this article questions the position of former Governor David R. Francis on trusts and combines. Francis gave a speech denouncing trusts and combines but, the writer notes, Francis has never denounced the St. Louis railroad trust. The author suggests that Francis is using his denunciation as a campaign device.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906