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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
6
Graphic account from Convention Hall Denver July 10 describes Bryan’s nomination scene with flags, cheers, and a dramatic procession. Vendors, delegates, and photographers surged as speeches by Wade and Clark followed the dramatic reveal, with reporters forced to flee crowded aisles and exits.
At the Denver Democratic convention the roll call for presidential nominations centered on William Jennings Bryan. Delegates from Alabama to Oklahoma cast solid or near solid votes for Bryan, with Pennsylvania and New York pivotal before the final recorded tally: Bryan secured the nomination on the first ballot, and John Worth Kern was named vice president nominee amid swift adjournment.
Fairview Nebraska July 10 W J Bryan announced at 4 34 am his nomination by the Democratic party for president He said the presidency demands singleness of purpose and he would not seek a second term If elected he would serve for the people not a few individuals and would act without compulsion This statement emphasizes his belief in a nomination arising from the rank and file.
A garbled telegram brief from Wilmington dated July 10 reports Judge Brymente and other figures sending congratulations and support to Ty Ryan and Paul Ming. The message mentions Governor Faitheon and a telegram text referencing assent and a Sunday fatal incident, though details are unclear due to the damaged OCR.img
John Worth Kern of Indianapolis, aged 69, is selected as the convention’s vice presidential choice. Born December 29, 1848 in Howard County Indiana, he long served in public roles including reporter for the Michigan Supreme Court and Indiana state offices. He resides in the State Life Building, Indianapolis, and has held multiple elected positions throughout his career.
Des Moines reports Owen Ball, aided by Mrs. Irani Shercliffe, confessed to the April 16 robbing of a Northern Pacific train in Minneapolis and the prior St. Paul drugstore robbery. He will guide officials to stakeouts and watches taken from passengers. Shercliffe was arrested with Ball, released, then rearrested. she later admitted plans to flee with her husband’s partner, facing potential prison time.
July 18 in Pleasantville city a man awoke to smoke and a burning box on the lower floor. Chloral or chloralform traces were found on bed clothes as a would‑be attack with the intent to poison the Levacy family. The alleged suspect, a stepmother to Mr Levacy and wife of a reported accomplice, was held on $2000 bond awaiting a preliminary hearing Monday.
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