Bryan Nomination Captures Democratic Convention
William J Bryan of Nebraska was nominated for the presidency on the first and only ballot amid frenzied crowds at the Democratic National Convention. The vote was Bryan 892, Johnson 46, Gray 594, 8 absent. The moment sparked a wild, hours-long demonstration with 10,000 people in the amphitheatre, flags and horns, and a chorus of cheers. Kern later nominated for vice president by acclamation.
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William Jenninge Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Lexington
John A. Johnson
George Gray
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Gray
Alabama
Ignatuze J. Dunn
Omaha
America
Nebruela
William J. Bryan
John Worth Kern
Indiana
Kern
Democratic Outlook Carries Hope For Bryan Kern Ticket
The Denver Convention endorses William Jennings Bryan and John Worth Kern as the party’s standard bearers with a bold platform calling for equal rights, state sovereignty, tariff revision, and direct election of U S Senators. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch notes the Virginia governor race may feel the campaign impact as Harry St George Tucker is urged to back Bryan.
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Democratic Party
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
John Worth Kern
Grantegons
Virginia
Ils
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Horse of Representatives
National Bureau of Health
East
Middle West
New York
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Chicago
China
Roosevelt
Harry St. George Tucker
Bryan
Tucker
Tidewater
Washington
Taoker
Democratic rally backs Bryan for president in Virginia emphasis
Governor Swanson formally seconded William Jennings Bryan at the Denver convention. The speech frames reform vs. retreat, attacks Taft and Roosevelt policy clashes, and calls Bryan the proven reformer. Virginia voices strong support, praising Bryan as a national leader. The piece also touts L and M paints and a testimonial about Dean's ointment.
Deeds Filed in Rockbridge County July 1008 Records
Deeds of bargain and sale entered in Rockbridge county clerk's office for the two weeks ending July 7 1008 list transfers including A M Brown to Nathan Low four lots in West Encerly H M Harrison to Margaret MoN Wills in Ler ington and other transfers with prices such as 1850 2100 25 650 1000 500 and more. Also notices calling for oil company agents and teachers applications for Natural Bridge District and a county charity accounts proceeding.
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Rockbridge County
A. M. Brown
Nathan Low
West Encerly
H. M. Harrison
Margaret Mon. Wills
Jonks
Lerington
Adj
Jos
M Wilson
Thos
A, Bryant
Howard M. Harrison
Kerr's Creek
Frank Brown
D. B. Bensabaugh
John D
Senanbaugh
Alone
Grantor
T. Shields
Geo
R. Guinn
Goshen
Lucy F. Hartsook
John E. Huffman
Mechanickaville
W. W. Major
H.R. Preston
John Sheridan
Shield’s Hill
Lexington
Harrison Henderson
Sallie W. Bruce
C. H. Davidson
Washington Street
Lula D. McCorkle
Agnor
Brushy Hill
Lee D. McCorkle
Natural Bridge
A’ Brady
Clerk School Board
Glasgow
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Che Gazette
William R. Kennedy
Lexixeron
Business Local
Bryan and Kern
Philadelphia Sunday Record
Utley E. Crane
Commonwealth Building
Philadelphia
Dean's
Mr. Tucker
Norfolk Ledger
Swanson
Republican Party
Taft
Jacob
Exssau
William Jenolaga Bryan
L. & M. Paints
McCrum Drug Co
H. L. Gilbergon
Buena Vista
W. Matthews
Labor Statistics
Augusta
Alesmen
Rockbridge
Vigtor Oil Company
Cleveland
Ann Smith Academy
Thomas M. Semmes
H. Lerewer
Z. Janvis
Corporation Court
City of Staunton
Zachariah Jarvis
Jarvis
Leteher & Leteher
G. D. Leteher
Ty Offles
K. M. Pendleton
Charcery
Iler Transfer CO
Wilene
Darbyshire
Rochester
N.Y
Ytheinda
Nellie Desler
Robert H. Figgatt
Katherine Ougle
W. L. Flewatt
Bruce L. Piggott
Frank Figgatt
Mra
W. It Manners
J. M. Byer
Chas
Schad
R. F. Fothergill
J. W. Middleton
W. J. Kepper
Mre
J. B. Williams
B. F. Middleton
Eva V. Middleton
Katherine Middleton
Florence Middleton
Mattie
Burgess
Hattie
Nellie Dealer
Katherine Naugle
W. H. Mannels
Chas Schad
J. W. Klepper
Williams
R. R. Witt
Pens
Glasgow & White
Graham
Grahamnm
Russia Blue
Graham and Company
Weinbergs
First National Bank
J Loans and Investments
Banking House, &c
Treas
Capital
Killarney
Camvie
Hamburgs
C. M. C. Hose
Balllardy
J. McD
Adair
Dull
Valises
Gilad
J. ED
Deaver
Mr. Stuart Hutchinson
Main Street
Court House
Edoechean
Edmondson Avenue
Jone
E. T. Robinson Paul M. Penick
Hopkins
W. Harry Agnor
Presbyterian
Just
Pittsburg
J. Gassman & Son Hardware Company
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