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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1900

Page

18

Bryan Emerges as a Dark Horse at Democratic Convention

The 1896 Democratic National Convention unfolds with fierce debates over the silver question. William J Bryan delivers a stirring speech that elevates his standing, signaling a potential presidential bid as delegates rally behind the silver platform and the win of David B Hill as temporary chairman.

William J. Bryan Lincoln Friends of Silver National Committee David B. Hill Harrity Edward M. Stires David Hill New York Hill Mar Fity Clayton Arkansas Chievo Clayton W John W. Daniel Virginia Senator Hill McDermott New Jersey Fellows St. Clair West Virginia Daniel Senat Democratic Party Promin Senate White Teller Feller Senator Dubois Towne Hogg Texas Blackburn Kentucky Altgeld George Fred Williams Massachusetts Silver Force W. C. Whitney Credentials Committee Nebraska W. J. Bryan Michigan W J. Bryan Wade Ohio Senator Jones Tillman South Ci Jones Bryan Pryan West Bland Missouri Lewis Georgia Louisiana

Bryan Wins Democratic Nomination After Multiple Ballots

Delegates gathered as Bryan gains momentum late into the convention. Five ballots are cast to determine the nominee with Bland fading after 7th ballot and Bryan declared the unanimous choice on the following morning. Vice presidential pick ends with Arthur Sewall chosen on the fifth ballot amid withdrawals and shifting support.

Matthews Boles Blackburn McLean Bryan Bland Nebraska New York England W. J. Bryan Sibley Arthur Sewall Maine

Bryan's Montana Triumph Tour 1897

In summer 1897 William Jennings Bryan toured Montana visiting Butte Anaconda Hamilton Missoula Helena Great Falls Livingston and Bozeman. Crowds greeted him at every stop with ovations. 12 090 at Anaconda 12 000 at Helena and 10 009 at Helena’s nearby locale highlighted a state wide tribute to the bimetallist leader.

Mr. Bryan Yellowstone Park Montana Silver Bryan Idaho Smith Congressan Hartman Mantle J. H. Lynch Butte Lima Dillon Butte Weader Anaconda Copper City Marcus Daly Bitter Root Hamilton Ice Station Deer Lodge Kohrs Garrison Drummond Bearmouth Missoula Sit Kaho Helena Philipshare Granite Sanders Great Falls Livingston Boseman Hartman Ile

Kansas City Rebuilds Convention Hall After Fire

Plans to host the national Democrats rise from ashes as Kansas City races to finish the convention hall. The fire drove up costs with steel at 84 cents per pound and lumber and union delays adding to the bill, but workers press toward a completion just before the convention. Decorations will feature American shields bunting and palms to greet guests.

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