Bryan Nominated on First Ballot at Denver Convention
Denver July 10 William Jennings Bryan was nominated this morning on the first ballot amid wild enthusiasm. R Marshall placed W Kerns of Indiana in nomination for vice president, with Gov Thomas of Colorado naming Charles A Lowe. Oscar Ball McNeal and Clark Howell were also put forward for VP at 2:40 p m Folk of Missouri seconded Kerns nomination.
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Colorado
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Missouri
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Steam shovel to be installed at Texarkana gravel pit
The Texas and Pacific Railway will place a steam shovel at the gravel pit west of Texarkana to improve track. Two work trains already operate on the west end with more planned on the east end. The shovel will require about forty men for its operation and support.
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Socialist rally proclaims Preston for President from prison
At Cooper Union a socialist Labor party ratification meeting declares Martin J. Preston, jailed in Nevada for homicide, has accepted the candidacy and will be elected President. Daniel De Leon proclaims that Preston will be liberated and seated in the White House if elected, citing European precedent.
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Debate Over Preston's Seat Sparks Socialist Row
The scene centers on a heated argument about whether Preston should be seated as President in place of the incumbent. Supporters argue he acted in self defense after Anton Silva fired first during a strike pickup. Critics condemn the action as murder and call for Debs to withdraw in favor of Preston.
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