Bryan and Kern to Head Ticket Nomination Unanimous
William J. Bryan of Nebraska was nominated for the presidency on the first ballot amid a midnight to dawn frenzy at the Denver Democratic convention. The roll call produced 892% for Bryan and 406 for Johnson with 8 not voting, and the hall erupted as the Bryan column carried the ticket. John Worth Kern of Indiana won the vice presidential nod by acclamation, completing the ticket as the convention adjourned at dawn.
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William J. Bryan
John A. Johnson
Geo. Gray
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Gray
Alabama
Nebraska
Ignatius J. Dunn
Omaha
America
Mr. Bryan
Monroe Club
St. Joseph
Missouri
Arkansas
California
Oregon
Gearin
John Worth Kern
Indiana
Kern
George Gray
Delaware
John Mitchell
Illinois
Colorado
Thomas
Chas
A. Towne
New York
Connecticut
Archibald McNeill
Georgia
Clark Howell
Mr. Kern
Mr. Towne
Howell
McNeill
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Democratic Party
Democrats Halt Friday Nomination At All Night Convention
At Denver the Democratic convention kept business from Friday by temporarily stopping the clock. Ruth Bryan Leavitt remained to be endorsed as a presidential standard bearer, with Urey Woodson named temporary secretary. John F. Lamb of Terre Haute is urged as chairman of the National Committee and campaign manager.
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James Dahlman
Omaha
New York
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Ana Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Kern staunch party man in Indiana politics for 24 years
Indianapolis July 14 John W Kern long time Indiana political figure and vice presidential nominee by the Denver convention has maintained strong party loyalty for 24 years. He supported gold in 1896 and later backed Bryan after party positions were declared. Some Democrats have questions about his stance during the free silver controversy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
Denver
Kern
Bryan
Indiana to Nominate Chairman Candidate
Indiana may choose John F. Lamb of Terre Haute for the party chair. The Democratic National Committee will consult with William J. Bryan at Lincoln to organize. Thomas Taggert of Indiana was mentioned in the discussions.
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John F. Lamb
Terre Haute
Denver
Democratic National Committee
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Thomas Taggert
Indiana
Bryan Praises Kern Nomination for Vice President
In Fairview Nebraska on July 14 William Jennings Bryan expressed strong approval of John W. Kern's nomination for vice president. He noted Kern’s unanimity appeal, long friendship, and belief in a strong platform. He sent a telegram congratulating Kern and inviting a visit on his Eastward trip.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
J. W. Kern
Bryan
Kern
Final Meeting Held by Democratic National Committee
The retiring Democratic National Committee met Saturday morning with near full attendance. Chairman Thomas Taggart presided as Committeeman M. J. Wade of Iowa offered a resolution thanking officers including Taggart Secretary Urey Woodson Assistant Secretary Edwin Seaton Treasurer W H O'Brien and Sergeant-at-Arms John Martin. Taggart thanked all and suggested a social gathering for old and new committees when possible.
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Denver
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Taggart
M. J. Wade
Iowa
Taggart
Urey Woodson
Edwin Seaton
W. H. O’brien
John Martin
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association Posts $77000 Six Month Earnings
The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association reports six month earnings to policy holders of over 77000, with total earnings since organization surpassing half a million. It mentions dividend increases to 55 percent on dwelling policies and cash dividends of 25 to 40 percent in other lines, plus growth in cash assets and surplus.
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Northwestern Mutual Fire Association
Greaer
New York Insurance Department
It Can't Be Beat Best of All Teachers Is Experience
It Can't Be Beat. The best of all teachers is experience. C. M. Harden of Silver City NC praises Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. Sold under guarantee by Evans Drug Co and Postoffice Pharmacy. The Herald is the most widely read paper on Gray's Harbor.
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C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
Evans Drug Co
Postoffice Pharmacy
Herald
Gray’s Harbor
Gompers Praises Democratic Platform At Denver Convention
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, declares the Denver Democratic platform favorable to organized labor and the anti injunction plank as a just and general protection of workers' rights. He contrasts it with Republican failures, saying Taft cannot claim a labor heart in his platform.
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Denver
Col
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Labor
America
Chicago
National Combine
Republican Committee On
Republican Party
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Justice
William H. Taft
Price of Peace: Chamberlains Salve 25 Cents
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Salve as quick relief for itching and skin diseases, stating price is 25 cents and listing Evans Drug Co as the seller.
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Chamberlain
Evans Drug Co
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Colo
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Denver Auditorium
Maryland
New Jersey
Alto
Redhot
Hendricks and
Voorhees
Lamb
Senator Voorhees
H. D. Clayton
Gompers
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