Bryan Nominated on First Ballot at Democratic Convention
Denver. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska wins the Democratic nomination on the first ballot at 2:40 am after a tumultuous session. He secures 89,744 votes, 221 above the required total, as supporters flood the hall with cheers and a dove is released amid dramatic pageantry.
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Bryan Praises Democratic Platform Read At Convention
W. J. Bryan expressed strong approval of the platform adopted by the Democratic convention. He said it was clear, specific, and strong and thanked the committee for their work on issues that will guide the party in the coming fight. The remarks were delivered in Fairview, Lincoln.
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Bryan Secures Democratic Nomination With Big NY Victory
The roll call began with Alabama casting 22 votes for Bryan and Minnesota giving 22 for Johnson. New York followed with 72 votes for Bryan, signaling Bryan as the Democratic nominee for president.
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Vote tallies by states in Bryan led slate statewide totals
The dispatch lists state by state votes for Bryan with many states showing Bryan tallies and a few voters for Johnson and Gray. Totals show Bryan leading across most listings and a district tally with Puerto Rico included, ending with overall totals for Bryan, Johnson and Gray and nonvoting.
Clayton Chosen Chairman
Delegates meeting on Thursday morning placed William J. Bryan at the head of the national Democratic ticket. Senator Mc Creary of Kentucky reported the permanent organization committee proposing Henry B. Clayton for chairmanship.
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Kern Selected by Acclamation for Vice Presidential Nominee
At the Democratic National Convention in Denver the Indiana governor John Worth Kern was nominated for vice president by acclamation. Delegates cheered as Kern won the backing without a ballot, completing the BryanKern ticket with Bryan already named for president.
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John Worth Kern Biography Emerges From Indiana Roots
John Worth Kern born December 20, 1849, in Alto Indiana to Dr Jacob W Kern of Virginia birth. He studied at Clorket schools and attended the Indiana normal school in Kokomo riding ten miles daily. He later taught near Alto and earned funds to study law at Michigan University Ann Arbor.
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