Bryan Nominated for President on First Ballot at Democratic Convention
Denver reports William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska won the Democratic nomination on the first ballot after hours of debate and tumultuous support. The platform favors currency reform, railroad regulation, tariff revision, and anti-monopolistic measures, with Bryan hailed as the standard bearer by delegates nationwide.
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Nominating Speech by I G Dunn at Convention
The speech attacks rising corporate power threatening civil institutions. Dunn argues crises call for a master mind from the people to reform and energize the republic against oppressive forces. He cites historical precedent where great minds arose during danger to defend freedom.
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Vice Presidency Nomination Battle At Democratic Convention
Delegates weigh vice presidential picks at the convention as New York withholds support. Names urged include Towne McNeill Burton Harrison and others while John W Kern is nominated by Marshall and Missouri leader Folk. Roll call begins at 1 50 with states backing Kern Towne and McNeill amid a sparse gallery.
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Kern Nominated for Vice President by Unanimous Vote
Kern of Indiana secured two thirds of ballots and a motion was carried to make his nomination as vice president unanimous. The result reflected strong backing from delegates.
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Congratulatory Messages From Officials
In Wilmington Delaware on July 10 Judge Gray wired Bryan his congratulations. Governor Johnson also wired Bryan his congratulations and offered to take the stamp during the campaign.
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Bryan vows not to seek a second term after nomination
Lincoln July 16Bryan learned of his nomination at 4 34 in the morning and declared that if elected he would not run again. He said the nomination came from the people and the obligation would be to the people. A large Lincoln crowd urged him forward with brief thanks to the audience.
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Democratic Senator Bets on Bryan Defeat with Taft
Oyster Bay July 10 Roosevelt says a former Democratic senator plans to vote for Taft and bets Tom Taggart up to 5000 that Bryan will be defeated. The letter indicates the senator’s intent to back Taft in the next election.
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Revolutionists Threaten Belgrade as Czar’s Aid Sought
Vienna dispatch reports about seven thousand revolutionists marching toward Belgrade. Ki Peter has massed troops around the city in response as political turmoil escalates in the region.
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America Wins In Bislet 200 Meter International Race
The report from Bislet records America beating Sweden in the 200 meter event at an international meeting. America posted a strong performance with Sweden finishing second, while other nations contested the sprint events and track honors.
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Revolver Found in Bright Home Tells of Past Night Crime
A .38 caliber revolver with two empty chambers was found by Sheriff Bangs and Mrs. Bright after coroner’s adjournment at the Bright home. The weapon matches the caliber of the gun said to have killed Bright last Sunday. The search followed the inquest, with Thomas R. Nelson present, and the revolver was discovered behind the bed along with cartridge belt and planter. Preliminary examined wounds suggest two shots, the head wound likely from a fall onto a sharp object.
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Drowned in Water Tank Near Chamberlain Home
The eight month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hockel of Charles Mix County drowned after climbing onto the edge of a water tank in the yard and falling in. The body was found submerged in the tank after a search.
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Princess Say Seeks Custody of Her Children in Paris
Paris July 8 Princess Say has begun a legal fight to gain possession of her children. She engaged counsel to contest Boni's hand before Judge Henry Di There was no stipulation in the original agreement preventing her marriage.
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Defying County Officer March On Hickory Camp Ground
Oklahoma City July militia prepared to march on the Hickory camp ground near Muskogee where Indians and Negroes defy county officers.
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Wisconsin republic leader Jones marries Blane Smart
WAUKESHA Wis July gone. Jones a prominent Wisconsin Republican wed Blane Smart today. The bride had supported him during a serious illness earlier this year.
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