Kern Seen as Most Likely VP Nominee in Indiana Fight
Omaha mayor J C Dahlman said John W Kern of Indiana is the strongest VP pick as Democrats prepare to decide this afternoon at the Denver convention. Bryan will not intervene in the race, delegates weary after a long session, with open, flexible nominating dynamics and Indiana as the campaign battleground.
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Col
J. C. Dahlman
Omaha
Bryan
John W. Kern
Indiana
Dahlman
Kern
Clayton
Nebraskan wing on first ballot for president
Delegates at the Democratic Convention gave Johnson and Gray only scattered votes as the Nebraskan wing led the first ballot effort for president. Supporters pressed for regional influence amid a crowded field and slow early gains.
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Nebraskan Wing
Bryan Nominated for President by Democratic National Convention
William Jennings Bryan won the Democratic nomination for president after an all night session that began with enthusiasm and ended in broad support. Votes showed Bryan around 994, Gray 914, and Johnson 46 votes unofficially as the convention adjourned until today. The platform was adopted and a running mate to be named later, with James Kerr replacing Col. Guffey on the national committee.
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Denver
Col
William.Jennings Brian
Bryan
McQuiston
Pennsylvania
James M. Guffey
James Kerr
Col. Guffey
Ball
Texas
Grady
New York
Charles. M.wade
Iowa
Champ Clark
Missouri
Auto owner softens and men go free
Ira J. Howe of Lafayette Ind asked police court to dismiss cases against George C. Dodds photographer Lawrence Hoover 1820 N Alabama street and Edwin Bolin 625 Union street who admitted taking an automobile from in front of the Columbia club Thursday night Hoover said he believed the car belonged to Willis Howard a friend and did not think Howard would mind.
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George C. Dodds
Lawrence Hoover
Alabama Street
Edwin Bolin
Union Street
Hoover
Willis Howard
Columbia Club
Howard
Patching Man Granted Delay in Prison Transfer by Mayor Request
Harry Brunaugh, under sentence, remains in Marion county jail beyond the court date after Mayor Bookwalter urged a delay to allow an uncle from Clermont County, Ohio, to reach Indianapolis and settle business matters. Judge Vinson Carter spoke by phone from Bloomington to extend the move to July 13, noting no further delay is expected.
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Clermont County
Ohio
Indianapolis
Vinson Carter
Bloomington
Ind
Brunaugh
Michigan City
Bookwalter
Branaugh
Carter
Coroner's verdict in poisoning mystery in Philadelphia
Coroner's jury rules Dr. Wilson died from cyanide poison administered by an unknown person or persons. Also items note telegram from Judge Gray to Bryan, Sherman resigning as Republican committee chair, a fatal Wreck in Medicine Hat, a judge dying in Waterloo, a boy 9 jailed for train obstructions, and Bishop Potter's serious condition in Cooperstown.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Gray
Wilmington
Del
George Gray
William Jennings Bryan
Sherman
Washington
James S. Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Congressional Committee
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Iowa
Waterloo
Charles A. Bishop
Supreme Court
Morea
Potter
Cooperstown
Bishop Potter
Nine Trials Delayed By Absence Of Lead Attorney
One man's absence from Indianapolis delays major criminal cases on the docket until after August 31. John S. Duncan, in Michigan on medical orders, asked the prosecutor that trials in which he is counsel not be set before Aug. 31. Cases affected include Ensley embezzlement, Ryse false claim, Rouse contracts, Wilcutts conspiracy, Broucher conspiracy, Rackley bribery, Sheets embezzlement, Wickham manslaughter, and others. Kern and Spaan absences also stall indictments and trials of constables, while Holtzman’s Denver trip delays Wilson fraud case.
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Duncan
QO. P. Ensley
Charles Ryse
Harry EB. Rouse
Arthur W. Wilcutts
Atlas Engine Works
J. M. Broucher
Thomas R. Rackley
Harry Sheets
Frank Wickham
Mathias Seiler
John W. Kern
Henry Spaan
John McGregor
John W. Holtzman
Denver
Charles Wilson
National Committee to Seek Bryan Preference on Chairman
The national committee will meet after today's session to act on selecting a national chairman. A committee will be appointed to call on Mr. Bryan at Lincoln to learn his wishes. The report will lead to definite action by the national committee soon.
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Denver
Col
National Committee
Bryan
Lincoln
Constable Blocked At Saloon Over Cash Register
Constable Keifer of Justice of Peace Hutchinson's court went to Patrick Saine's saloon at 1417 W Ohio street to replevin a cash register. A bartender resisted and refused to surrender the register claiming Shine had paid 115 dollars. Bicycle Officers Wilson and Golnisch found no fight and declined to aid the constable.
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Keifer
Justice of Peace
Hutchinson
Patrick Saine
Ohio Street
Shine
Wilson
Golnisch
McGregor to face bribery trial in graft case
John McGregor will be tried on an indictment charging him with soliciting and accepting a bribe. The state chooses this test case in a graft matter involving County Commissioners McGregor Spafford and McGaughey and Atlas Engine Works. The July 27 date could influence prosecutions of Spafford Willcutts Broucher and others.
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John McGregor
McGregor
Spafford
McGaughey
Atlas Engine Works
Willcutts
Broucher
Ratification Meeting in the 9th Ward Tonight
A Ninth Ward Democratic ratification meeting will be held at the new Odd Fellows hall at E Washington and Hamilton at 8 p m Speakers include Francis Calvin Tilden of Greencastle running for joint senator and Christi I Hooton for prosecuting attorney The Indiana Democratic club plans to join the event marching from Meridian and Monument Circle at 7 30 p m headed by a band to the meeting.
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Ninth Ward
Democratic Club
New
Odd Fellows’ Hall
E. Washington Street
Hamilton Avenue
Francis Calvin Tilden
Greencastle
Phristi I. Hooton
Indiana Democratic Club
Meridian Street
Monument Circle
Wil
Vice Presidential Gossip At 2 P M
Denver July 10. At 2 o clock today the vice presidency had not been chosen. Bryan delegates favor Ollie James of Kentucky and John Mitchell is also popular. Kern and Murphy are among the favored names with McNeil having strong eastern backing though little chance. The South may present no candidate. Ridder backers push German American editor Ridder for second place amid controversy over eligibility. The convention may end by 2 or 3 this afternoon to avoid a possible late night session.
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Ralph MM. Whiteside
Denver
Col
Bryan
Ollie James
Kentucky
James
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Barkis
John W. Kern
Ana
Falk
Missouri
Archibald McNeil
Gov. Douglas
Massachusetts
New York
Charles Murphy
Tammany Bose
Murphy
Congressman Harrison
South
Col. Halderman
Louisville Courier-Journal
Ridder
Louisiana
America
Jolly Must Establish Insanity or Be Tried
Robert Jolly held in jail for months as the criminal court prepares to act. If insane, Indiana law will determine mental state via commission. If sane, he faces trial for the murder of his own child.
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Jolly
Robert Jolly
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