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Populist convention backs Bryan Towne ticket at Sioux Falls
The national Populist convention adjourned after nominating William Jennings Bryan for president and Charles A Towne for vice president amid rapid speeches and a stormy debate over a joint ticket. The platform denounces imperialism trusts and the Philippine war while calling for free coinage of silver and a federal program of public works and rail nationalization. Towne, born in Ingham County Michigan, groomed for Duluth politics since 1890 and a former Republican, accepts the nomination amid party zeal.
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