Kern Nominated by Acclamation for Vice President at Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention in Denver concluded with John Worth Kern of Indiana nominated for vice president by acclamation, completing the ticket with William Jennings Bryan as president. Delegates pressed for Kern as others withdrew or declined, while McNeill Towne and others were placed in nomination by states before adjournment.
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Denver
John Worth Kern
Indiana
William Jennings Bryin
Kern
Bryan
Colorado
Thomas
Charles A. Towne
New York
Connecticut
Archibald McNeill
Georgit
Chink Towell
George Gray
Delaware
John Mitchell
Ilinois
Towne Withdraws From VP Race as Kern Movement Succeeds
At the Democratic convention Towne becomes the first to recognize Kern's momentum. He withdraws and pledges support to Diryan and Kern as Clowell and McNeill follow. Connecticut's candidate exits by acclamation, the ticket for Bryan and Bell is completed, and the gathering adjourns after thanks and formal notices.
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Kern
Delaware
Gray
Towne
Diryan
Clowell
Georgia
McNeill
Connecticut
Indiana
Herp
Aminde Aut
Chiyton
Bryan
Bell
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for severe asthma when taken early. Sold by H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
F. J. Burdett Seeks Piano Tuner via Brown and Dollmeyer
F. J. Burdett orders piano tuner services and invites contact through Brown and Dollmeyer store or by telephone to arrange the appointment.
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F. J. Burdett
Piano Guner
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Daily Journal Delivery Details Across City
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for a week.
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Daily Journal
Denver convention ends as delegates depart after prayer
Adjournment followed Rev. T. P. Ramsey of Denver offering prayer. The Democratic national committee meets to finish its new organization and choose the commander of the party forces. Delegates and spectators flood out, trains carrying thousands from the Denver convention scene.
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T. P. Ramsey
Denver
Democratic National Committee
Ehalonen
Bryan’s strenuous run to Denver nods to Kern as running mate
William Jennings Bryan, after four days of nonstop work at the Denver Democratic convention, accepted the nomination for president for a third time and announced his choice of Kern as vice president. Bryan’s sleep-starved days featured rapid telegraph decisions and constant guidance to allies as Indiana’s Kern welcomed the news and prepared to join Bryan in Lincoln for campaign talks.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Denver
Kern
Democracy of New York platform and ticket praised
The group claims enthusiasm confidence and harmony as its distinguishing feature and promises sincere united and effective support for its platform and ticket in New York politics.
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Democracy of
New York
Townsmen greet Bryan in daylight after Denver convention
A large Lincoln crowd gathers in Denver area streets to greet William Jennings Bryan. The town shows strong support as Bryan appears with Mrs. Bryan, exchanging friendly greetings and delivering an emotional non political address. He rests at 5 p.m. after a four day stretch.
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Denver
Bryan
Lincoln
Lincoln Brynn Club
Buck
Brad
Dec
Wern Expresses Gratitude After Democratic Nomination
Denver July 11 John W. Wern of Indiana the Democratic vice presidential nominee learned of the convention’s action in his Albany hotel apartments and said he was profoundly appreciative of the honor conferred upon him.
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Denver
John W. Wern
Indiana
Albany
Sketch of John W. Kern from Indiana history
John W. Kern of Indiana born December 20, 1849 in Alto Howard County. A reformer and orator, Kern studied law at Ann Arbor and Michigan, served as Kokomo city attorney, reporter for Indiana courts, and led in the state senate from 1892. He ran for governor in 1900 and 1904, backed Bryan then Parker, aided Thomas Taggart, and remained a potent Democratic figure with strong ties to Hendricks Voorhees and prominent Indianapolis society.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
Alto
Howard County
Indiana
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Kern
Kokomo
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Howard Coun Ty
Baliwick
Kokoma
Supreme
State Senate
TOG
Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Skern
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
United States
Kern J
Flo
Hendricks
Voorhees
Indianapols
Vote on Bryan Nomination in Denver July 114
The record shows Bryan receiving 89244 votes in the nomination tally. Gray and Johnson also appear with fractional counts by state, including Delaware and New Jersey contributions, with Pennsylvania and Maryland notably represented. The breakdown includes states such as Connecticut, Maine, Georgia, Rhode Island, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and others.
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Bryan
Denver
Gray
Johnson
Connecticut
Georgia
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Pennsylaida
Rhode Island
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis Democrats celebrate nominatio n of John W for VP
A large crowd gathered at Monument Place near the Indiana Democratic club quarters to cheer and celebrate the nomination of John W for the vice presidency. Fireworks, banners, a brass band, and cheers highlighted the event in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
John W., Eoen
United States
Spon
Monument Place
Indiana Democratic Club
Murphy Says He Is Satisfied With Convention Work
Charles F. Murphy of New York stated after the convention adjourned that he is entirely satisfied with the convention's work. The remarks were made in Denver on July 11.
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Denver
Charles F. Murphy
New York
Committeemen Named to Notify Kern of Nomination
Denver July 11 The committee to notify John W Kern of his nomination for vice president includes William H Warder of Illinois Sig Kann of Indiana Charles Bullock of Iowa EF McKnight of Michigan Gilbert K Hodges of Wisconsin Andrew M Morissey of Nebraska J T Griffith of Kentucky.
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Denver
John W. Kern
Illinois
William H. Warder
Indiana
Sig Kann
Iowa
Charles Bullock
Michigan
EF BF. McKnight
Wisconsin
Gilbert K Hodges
Nebraska
Andrew M. Morissey
Kentucky
J. T. Griffith
National Committee to Meet Bryan in Lincoln
The Democratic national committee will confer with Bryan at Lincoln on Tuesday. The committee met and Thomas Taggart was elected temporary chairman and Urey Woodson temporary secretary to serve until permanent campaign managers are chosen.
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National Committee
Bryan
Denver
Democraty National
Lincoln
Thomas Taggart
Urey Woodson
Lambs Highlighted for Democratic Chairmanship in Denver
John E. Lamb of Denver is named for chairman of the Democratic national committee while John B. Lamb of Terre Haute Ind is prominently mentioned in the same context with the Denver meeting on July 11.
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John E. Lamb
Denver
John B. Lamb
Terre Haute
Ind
Louisville Alderman Reports Bribery Offer In City Contracts
In Louisville on July 11, Alderman A. Hess charged Lee Figg, a wealthy contractor, offered $500 to influence contract reports. Figg denied the accusation after reportedly slipping Hess a $500 diamond ring to redeem for the sum. The incident occurred during a private aldermanic chamber exchange.
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Louisville
Lee Figg
A. €. Hess
Figg
Ele
Hess
Hot biscuit stew tempts Cholly in quirky exchange
In a playful vignette from the Chicago Tribune, Cholly eyes the menu and asks what else love? The waitress offers hot biscuits and Cholly orders a hot biscuit stew, testing his appetite with a languid smile.
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Cholly
Uchicago Tribune
Sabbath Services Schedule for Freeport Churches
The Freeport Theological Society invites weekly meetings at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Many churches share morning and evening services on Sunday with Sunday schools at midmorning. pastors include Rohrbaugh, Moore, McCashill, Harker, Beynon, Davis, Klingbeil, Emerson, and others. The notices invite all, list sermon topics, prayer meetings, and special events across First Presbyterian, Free Methodist, First M. E., First U. B., First Baptist, Oak Street Evangelical, Christian Church, and Trinity United Evangelical.
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Congregational Association
Horticultural Hall
Taylor's Park
English Reformed
Galena Ave
Pleasant St
M. Rohrbaugh
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Y. Pls
Free Methodist Church
Walnut Street
Broadway
Second Presbyterian
Wm. C. Swanzey
Christian Endeavor
Tople
Pater
Mra. F. C
Grace Church
M. E
C. W. McCashill
Epworth League
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Stephenson Street
Embury Methodist Episcopal
Ray Clarkson Harker
A. Kerr
George Groff
J. W. Boggess
First Baptist
Stephenson St
William H Beynon
Oak Street
Ieee
Eng Sh
Christian Church
F. W
Emerson
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Corner Union
Pleasant Streeta
L. C. Schmidt
State St
Missionary Convention
Trinity Church
Advertised Letter List for Freeport Post Office
Week ending July H1 shows remaining letters including LADIES Arch ie Mrs Parriott Miss Briva Brown Sarah Schildhamer Miss Bucher Miss Mary Corn Curvenaugh Miss Skinner Miss Pearl Nellie Snyder Mrs Harland lutan Mrs Alvin Sillman Miss Roberta Finkbecner Mrs J G Staas Miss Edna Greely Mrs Wii Stichter Miss Cora Krider Miss Susie Silliman Miss Blanche Leggett and others plus male names like Baker Win Little J H Barnau J M Little Cassell Jack Mattocg E Goodwin Walter Neulin F Hales and D K Smith. Postmaster notes palling tos for above and requests advertised July ll.
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Archie
Parriott
Briva Brown
Sarah Schildhamer
Bucher
Mary Corn Curvenaugh
Miss Skinner
Pearl Nellie Snyder
Harland Lutan
Alvin Sillman
Roberta Finkbecner
J.G. Staas
Edna Greely
Wii
Stichter
Cora Krider
Susie Silliman
Blanche Leggett
Sent Ntlemen
Baker
Win
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