Bryan and Kern to Head Ticket
William J Bryan was nominated for president on the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention in Denver amid frenzied enthusiasm. John Worth Kern of Indiana was nominated for vice president by acclamation after Bryan’s solid support swept the roll call.
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Connecticut
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Georgia
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Fairview
Bryan Declares No Second Term If Elected
William J. Bryan accepts the Democratic nomination in Fairview Lincoln Neb and states he will not seek re election, citing duty to God and country and a pledge to serve the people without pursuing a second term. He emphasizes singleness of purpose and independence from personal ambition.
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William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Democratic Platform Endorsed by Resolution Committee
After 54 hours the Democratic National Convention committee on resolutions approved a platform backed by Governor Haskell. It calls for tariff reductions, eight hour workday, anti monopoly measures, direct Senate elections, stronger Interstate Commerce protections, naval strength, Philippines independence, and a federal anti corporation funding law. It also criticizes Roosevelt for patronage and endorses state rights and territorial governance for Alaska and Puerto Rico.
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Kern Staunch Party Man In Indiana Politics
John W. Kern, born in Alto December 20 1849, long a key Indiana political figure and vice presidential nominee by the Denver convention. A loyal party man and ardent campaigner noted for alliance with National Chairman Taggart, he rose from city attorney of Indianapolis (1897 1901) to a statesman who supported Bryan and shaped party sentiment through years of battles alongside Hendricks Voorhees.
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Democrats Halt Friday Initiative At Convention
A superstition shaped the convention as the sergeant at arms stopped the big clock to avoid Friday votes. Delegates cheered the move while Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitt remained until her father was unanimously endorsed to carry the party banner.
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Indiana to Have Chairman For Democratic National Committee
John F. Lamb of Terre Haute is prominently mentioned as a possible chairman. At the convention a temporary structure named Thomas Taggert of Indiana as temporary chairman and Urey Woodson of Kentucky as temporary secretary to guide until permanent managers are chosen. Lamb’s role in Kern’s vice presidential campaign has raised his profile and supporters urge him as ideal to run the national campaign. Lamb previously partner to the late Senator Voorhees.
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Terre Haute
Denver
Democratic National Committee
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Lincoln
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Indiana
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Kentucky
Ind
Lamb
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Senator Voorhees
Bryan Pleased With Kern Nomination for Vice President
Fairview Nebraska July 14 William J Bryan expresses warm congratulations to John W Kern in a telegram saying he is pleased with the nomination and the unanimity. He notes Kern has long been a trusted running mate and friend and invites him to stop by on the way East.
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Colo
William J. Bryan
Final Meeting of Democratic National Committee Held
The retiring Democratic National Committee met in Denver with near full attendance. Chairman Thomas Taggart presided as Committeeman M J Wade of Iowa offered a resolution thanking officers Urey Woodson Edwin Seaton W H O'Brien and John Martin and others who aided them. Taggart promised a possible social gathering of old and new committees.
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