Sewall Rejected Chosen On First Ballot
In St Louis Bryan refuses a nomination without Sewall while Thomas E Watson of Georgia is backed for vice president by the Populists on the first ballot. The anti Sewall faction wins a majority to force a Populist vice presidential pick and the convention adopts a moderate platform. Bryan remains loyal to his running mate as Sewall’s fate hinges on the ticket balance.
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Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Colonel Black
Sewall
Maine
Page
Virginia
A. L. Minne
Tennessee
Skinner
North Carolina
Burkitt
Mississippi
Bryan
Cally
Chicago
Bath
Butler
North State
Congressgressman
Nis
Mr. Bryan
Tom Patterson
Colorado
Dem
Silver Knight of the
West
Sam Watson
W. Skinner
Mimms
Mann Page
Stewart
Nevada
Lincoln
Watson
Nominated Watson for Vice President at Silver Convention
The Friday session saw tension over the Bryan Sewall ticket as delegates clashed over the vice presidential nomination. Delegates backed Harry Skinner, Watson, Sewall, and Mimms amid heated speeches, with Watson ultimately chosen unanimously after late vote changes. Bryan issued no comment after learning of Watson’s nomination.
People's Party Platform Adopted at St Louis Convention
The People's Party platform reaffirms founding principles and calls for decisive action to regain financial and political independence from European influence. It demands a national money system, free coinage of silver and gold, increased money supply, abolition of debt bonds, and government control of key services. It also advocates postal savings banks, railroad ownership by the state, direct legislation, direct election of officials, Cuba's independence recognition, home rule in territories, fair wages, public works for idle labor, and stronger ballot rights.
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Republic
Isang
United States
Prezent
Supreme Court
Congress
Pacific Railroads
Aald Pacific Railroads
Pacific Railroad Companies
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Cuba
World
Cubs
Columbia
Populist Silver Party Debates Unite Strategy at Nashville
Delegates to the Populist and Silver conventions largely dispersed after meetings last week. Leaders like Tanbeneck, Turner, Lane, Stevens, and Thompson linger to conclude business and discuss notifying Bryan and Sewall. Officials plan executive committee actions, headquarters setup, and possible headquarters in St Louis Chicago Omaha New York or Washington.
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Ang Silver
Tats
Tanbeneck
Turner
National Executive
Business Men's League
Butler
Edgerton
National Committee
Lindell Hotel
Silver National Committee
Lane
Stevens
G. W. Thompson
Bryan
Seawall
New
Silver Party
Messra. Lane
Thompson
Keeney
California
Democratic Executive Committee
Sewall
Trig
Watson
Chicago
People’s Party
Democratic Party
United States
Alabama
James B. Weaver
J. R. Soversign
Master Workman
Gates
North Carolina
St. Louis
Omaha
New York
Washington
Vaubeneck
W. H. Turner
Closing Session of Populists Adopts Bryan Bid at Convention
The People's Party national convention in Louis after four days of heat and oratory adjourned sine die. It nominated William Jennings Bryan for president amid opposition from a midline faction that backed Norton. Debs declined to run. The convention empowered the national committee to form a full ticket if needed. the chair did not declare Bryan officially chosen.
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Louis
People’s Party
W. J. Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Chicago
Bryan
General Weaver
Iowa
Colonel Norton
Eugene V. Debs
Thue
Debs
Inatius Donnelly
Alien
Nebraska
Governor Stone
National Committee
Mr. Bryan
Watson
United States
Hearne Wins Libel Verdict Against San Diego Editor
Dr J Hearne wins libel suit against M H DeYoung and J F Blunt for $16000 after a prolonged trial. The San Francisco Chronicle tied report prompted Hearne’s murder indictment in Missouri over a 1848 case, though he was acquitted.
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M. H. DeYoung
San Disco
Hearne
Dr. J. ©. Hearne
Campaign Open in Omaha Roswell Aug 5 Speakers
Republican chairman Hanna announced no advisory committee will be appointed due to disputed New York派 faction divisions. Opening campaign meeting set for Omaha Aug 6 with Roswell G Horr and Senator Burroughs. Sherman to oppose free silver in the west. Move for a Union Ticket in Denver urges Bryan Sewall supporters to back a fusion slate. Democratic convention date pending.
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Horr
Burroughs
Oueverann
Hanna
Republican Executive Committee
New York State
Waldorf
New York
Denver
Bryan
Sewall
Bunion
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Knight
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Tom Watson
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