Bryan Nomination Speech Emphasizes People Rule Platform
William Jennings Bryan formally notified of Democratic presidential nomination in Lincoln Nebraska. He pledges hearty accord with the platform, stresses the people rule over predatory wealth, calls for publicity on campaign contributions, popular election of senators, and broad reforms to curb abuses in tariffs railroads and corporate power. He vows to pursue remedies without sacrificing honest wealth and to ensure justice to all, with future detailed replies on the platform.
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Alabama
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Interstate Commerce
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House
House of Representatives
United States Senate
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Fallagete
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Terri Jarion
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Pilsi
Deneen Likely Republican Governor Nominee in Illinois
Early returns from 87 of 102 counties show Deneen leading Yates for the Republican governor nomination and Hopkins ahead of Foss for U S Senate. Foss contends district support will push him through in the legislature despite statewide shortfall. Democratic side solidifies Stringer for senator and Stevenson for governor with slow results continuing.
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Deneen
Aug
Charles 5. Deaeen
Albert J. Siopkins
United States
Yates
Foss
Hopkins
Lawrence B. Stringer
Adlai E. Stevenson
Supreme Court
Fosa
Wrights Flight Arouses Frantic Cheers In France At Le Mans
Wilbur Wright powered an aeroplane in Le Mans on Saturday, rising about forty to sixty feet and circling the field three times before a grand stand full of cheering spectators. The air craft traveled an estimated six miles with a smooth descent and a successful final landing.
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France
le Mans
Wilbur Wright
America
Europe
United States
Wright
Lincoln budget limits for August 12 notification ceremonies
Lincoln Nebraska August 9 local committee caps expenses at 500 dollars for the entire notification ceremonies. Mayor Pr W Brow acts as chairman and has secured the funds to cover the events. The August 12 parade will include two bands a police platoon and a mounted Democrat escort for Ww J Wo Korg Whcrory.
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Loca Committee
Pr. W Brow
Death of Senator Allison Shocks Iowa Citizens
Governor Cummins issued a proclamation announcing the death of Senator William Ut Allison at his Dubuque home on August 4, 1908. A special train carried state officials to the funeral, with notable attendees listed. The piece covers responses, recall petitions related to Mr Hamery, Hough’s missing status, and political maneuvering over the senatorial vacancy and primary election costs.
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Allison
Des Moines
Cummins
William Ut. Allison
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Senate
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Albert B. Cummins
W. C G. Hayward
D. J. Palmer
H. S. Bousquet
Ketchum
N. T. Guernsey
G. B. Pray
Chas. Finkbine
J. G. Gerryhil
Edward J. Hunter
GW. Johnston
Cal
Lafe Young
Chas
D. Hat Jen
Harvey Ingham
John Downie
John D. Hamilton
Robinson
McHenry
Miller
Gardner Cowles
Cail FP
Franke
Republican State Central Committee
Schu¢Lers
Charles NeHaan
Ulamery
Havery
Hamery
Des Moines City Railway
Cunmins
Alison
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Des Moines Stack Yards Company
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Nange Justice
Republican States Central Committee
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