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.
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Virginia
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New Jersey
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West Virginia
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Senat
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Texas
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Kentucky
Altgeld
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Silver Force
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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.
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Nebraska
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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.
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Copper City
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Ice Station
Deer Lodge
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Garrison
Drummond
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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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