Democrats Meet at National Convention in Kansas City
The Democratic National Convention opened in Kansas City with James K. Jones presiding. Gov Thomas of Colorado and Ex-Gov Altgeld of Illinois addressed the assembled delegates as Richard son acted as permanent chairman. Proceedings began amid strong enthusiasm and a packed hall with cheers for Jones and Bryan.
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Gov. Thomas
Colorado
Altgeld
Illinois
Richardson
Kanone City
James K. Jones
National Committee
National Democratic Committee
Committee of Credentials
Thomas
Illnois
J. D. Richardson
Tennessee
Democratic Convention Hall Presented As Vivid Kansas City Scene
Early arrivals converged on Convention Hall in Kansas City amid bands and cheering crowds. The fire-ravaged site shows ruin nearby while the upstanding hall measures 340 feet by 198 feet with police keeping order as flag staffs festoon the building.
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Convention Hall
Great Convention Hall rises from ashes in Nanena City
Fire destroyed a duplicate of the great auditorium housing the national Democratic convention on April 4 entailing damages of 235000 dollars. A dazzling night parade followed with pistol salvos fireworks and bands from Colorado Montana Idaho and more creating a volcano of sound and light across downtown streets.
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Colorado Band of Indians
Montana Miners’ Band
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Idaho
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Cattle Punchers
Democratic Convention in Kansas City Nominates Bryan
William J Bryan wins the Democratic nomination amid two raucous sessions. The 16 to 1 platform denounces imperialism as the campaign’s key issue while Adlai Stevenson secures the vice presidential nod after a wave of competing names and wild demonstrations.
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Kansas City
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Texas
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