Bryan and Stevenson Bryan and 16 to 1 Nominated by Democrats
Kansas City July 6 At 8 44 p m Thursday William Jennings Bryan was unanimously nominated as the Democratic candidate for president on a platform opposing imperialism militarism and trusts and endorsing free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 The nomination was greeted by a 27 minute demonstration The nominating speech was by Hon W D Oldham Nebraska D B Hill New York seconded the nomination praising Bryan as a leader for workers farmers and artisans urging party unity and success
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Stone
Mississippi
Towne
Teller
Stevenson
Newlands
Ben
Lincoln
Hanna
Democratic Party
William L. Taylor
Kansas City
Chicago
Bryan
Geoge B. Elliott
Cyrus J. Clark
Henry Harding
Joseph Bell
Charles Clarke
Grady Backs Hill for Empire State Nomination
Thos F Grady in a rapid platform call endorses David B Hill as New York favoritenominee at the convention praising him as the strongest national ticket choice. Applause from delegates and galleries lasts thirteen minutes as New York pledges loyal support to the party.
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Thos. F. Grady
Grady
Empire State
David B. Hill
Minnesota
Nebraska
Towne
Colorado
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Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Oregon
Louisiana
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Hawaii
New York Democracy
Hill
Big Dave Hill Bows Out as Bryan Wins Platform Victory
In Kansas City on July 6 the platform committee delivered a Bryan triumph with a 16 to 1 silver ratio and no minority report. David B Hill fled to the woods as Webster Davis and Will speechify in support of Bryan. Senator Tillman read the platform, and crowds filled Convention Hall, estimated near 17,000 with 2,000 inside, marking a record day for Democratic fervor.
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Kansas City
Platform Committee
Bryan
David B. Hill
David
Battle for vice presidency fills Kansas City hall
Pressed galleries and packed seating marked the July convention as Adlai Stevenson and Charles A Towne drew cheers. Delegates hailed Stevenson as a true Democrat while Towne's nomination sparked a lengthy, rousing demonstration led by Illinois and Kentucky delegates.
Hill declines nomination amid rousing debate at convention
D B Hill withdraws from consideration as delegates press him to accept. He says he did not seek the place and asked friends not to press his name, urging the convention not to nominate him. The crowd reacts with cries of support and dissent as other states back Stevenson and Towne in a vigorous nomination session.
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Georgia
Stevenson
Lewis
Idaho
Towne
W. H. Dunphy
Washington
J. Hamilton Lewis
Jones
Virginia
McCreary
Kentucky
Louisiana
John W. Smith
J. B. O'Connell
Maryland
John Walter Smith
Geo. Fred Willams
Massachusetts
New York
Ryan
Money
South
Democratic Platform in a Nutshell
The platform denounces imperialism and expansion, calls for Philippine independence and Cuba reform, backs Monroe Doctrine, opposes militarism and trusts, demands bimetallism with free coinage, supports U S canal control, and favors liberal pensions while opposing entangling alliances and government by injunction. It rejects Dingley tariffs and condemns Republican policies driving trusts and extravagance. The document also cites direct election of senators and Boers sympathy.
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Republican Congress
Cuba
Philippines
Central
South America
National Democratic
Chicago
Nicaragua Canal
United States
Congress
Partisans Debate Bryan Platform and 16 to 1 Silver
Republicans cheer Bryan’s nomination on the 16 to 1 silver plank while gold Democrats predict electoral defeat outside the East and Midwest. Leaders like Gov Mount and others praise or criticize the platform, highlighting the money issue and the party’s future direction.
Rivers of blood in Pekin streets headline
Shanghai reports claim Boxers in Pekin murdered foreigners and massacred 5,000 native Catholic converts with 19,000 known in the city. Refugees corroborate torture of foreigners as Pekin becomes an inferno with streets running with blood. Yang Lu, who urged milder action, is crushed by Prince Tuan.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Yang Lu
Prince Tuar
Unverified reports of Pekin massacre and Boxers
London reports describe alleged massacres of foreigners at Pekin with brutal scenes against women. Shanghai correspondents cite horrid tortures though no authoritative source confirms details. With nine days since any reliable update, conditions remain desperate as relief looms distant.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Pek Tien Tsin
Three Regiments Ordered to the Orient for Philippine Service
Washington dispatch reports three regiments ordered to prepare at once for service in the Philippines. They will sail via Nagasaki where orders will redirect them to China. The exact regiments are not announced yet. London cabinet discusses Chinese situation with mandatory power as a central issue.
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Philippines
Nagasaki
China
War Department
London
Platform enthusiasm and party unity voiced in remarks
John M'Gregor notes Republicans defend issues except money which they will defend. Albert Sahm supports the platform calling it clear-cut. E M Johnson says the platform is becoming enthusiastic and good. Joe Bauer adds that the platform is one a Democrat can stand on.
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Albert Sahm
E. M. Johnson
Joe Bauer
University of Indianapolis weighs Haines for president
The University of Indianapolis board has not chosen a successor to President Jenkins. Rev. M L Haines is discussed as a candidate, but some trustees fear removing him from his current impactful work may hurt the institution. Dr Brayton supports Haines but defers to the board’s judgment on university interests.
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The
University of Indianapolis
Jenkins
M. L. Haines
Haines
Dr. Brayton
Lost pocketbook and reward offered by The Sun
A pocketbook is missing and a reward is offered for its return. The notice appears in The Sun liners on page 7 alongside other notices. The liners indicate payment and encourage readers to read them for details.
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Indianapolis and vicinity weather forecast for the next 36 hours calls for occasional showers Friday night and Saturday. Early morning temperature 77 degrees, rising to 84 at noon and 85 by 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Connors Fined in Police Court for Carrying Concealed Weapons
R A Connors of Lebanon was fined ten dollars in police court on Friday for carrying concealed weapons. His son in law Mr Day of Smith Day and Co complained Connors was seeking him with a gun. a small revolver was found on Connors.
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Lebanon
Mr. Day
Smith, Day & Co
Connor
Poison in the Blood Try Hoyt's Blood Cure Ad
New planes offered at 165 dollars at Watechner's shop. The ad promotes Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure as a remedy with a bold health claim and a consumer purchase offer.
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Hoyt
Watechner's
Russian Army Detachment Remains Unheard From Near Tien Tsin
Dispatch from Shanghai on July 6 reports the Russian force of about 3,000 men under Gen. Tochin at Tien Tsin Pekin corridor with full gear and transport. No word for three days. fear of annihilation by Kanhus and Shenshi forces near Tien Tsin after June 3 fighting.
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Shanghai
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
S Till
Lafa
Gas Company Figures Demand For Artificial Gas Sales
Controller Johnson of the Indianapolis gas company cited six month figures under the franchise. The annual sale target is 300,000,000 cubic feet at 95 cents per 1,000. Six months produced about 125,406,700 cubic feet with 0) lines indicating workforce and revenue of 125,406 for the period.
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Johnson
Indianapolis Gas Company
Gas Bills Rise at East Market Amid Investigation
Fragmented report notes rising gas bills at the east market during a long spell and hints at a personal investigation planned for Saturday. A quoted official questions the necessity of the gas usage and hints at potential city involvement.
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Sonal Investigation
Elares
Stall market dispute leads to void sale and forfeiture
A fragmented report describes a safety board dispute over a stall transfer. Josep bought a disputed stall for 100 dollars, with H. K. Kramer allegedly owning or leasing it to Cook, who sold to Andrew Smith. Smith seeks possession and a market master steps in. The board voids the sale and orders forfeiture.
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Josep
H. K. Kramer
Cook
Ruster
Andrew Smith
Smith
Kramer
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