Bryan Nominated by Acclaim for President in 1896 Democratic Convention
The Kansas City convention nominated William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska by unanimous voice as the Democratic candidate for president on a platform opposing imperialism militarism and trusts and pursuing free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. The session featured dramatic floor demonstrations and a battle over the platform before Bryan’s nomination and a strong call for unity and support for silver.
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Nominating Event for President Bryan at Convention
Altenile of Utals seconded the state nomination of Mr. Ervan while states lined up to support Aryan. Hawaii called as the roll ended and Chairman Richardson announced Bryan the unanimous presidential nominee. The convention adjourned until today to nominate the vice presidential candidate amid crowded halls and fear of a fire.
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Silver Republicans Convene in Hannans City Kansas City July 6
The Silver Republicans met in Hannans City to approve a resolutions committee report after friction over imperialism and expulsions. Eastern members backed condemnation of imperialism while western members resisted. a plank debouncing imperialism was adopted and nominations for Bryan and Towne seemed likely by acclimation.
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Democratic ticket completed with Stevenson for VP
New York reports the Democratic National Convention nominating Adlai Stevenson for vice president on the first ballot amid party enthusiasm. Delegates sang and cheered as supporters voiced strong approval for the ticket.
Grady Nominates David Bennett Hill For Vice President
At the New York convention Senator Grady nominates David Bennett Hill for vice president amid a rising chorus. Hill seeks withdrawal by Grady while Bryan and Stevenson compete, and the scene shifts as delegates react with applause and tensions rise over the nomination.
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Committee Named to Confer on Campaign Plan
A committee was appointed to confer with representatives of the populist and silver Republican parties. The members are Thiman of South Carolina Johnson of Indiana Winama of Massachusetts Osborne of Wyoming and Wilson of Idaho.
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Nomination of Stevenson Sealed at Democratic Convention
Delegates settled on Stevenson after last minute name changes and debates as North Carolina moved to Stevenson and New York relented. The convention adjourned with unanimous support and banners raised in tribute, after formal resolutions of thanks to city officials and officers, amid celebration and confusion.
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National Committee reorganizes after convention
Kansas City July 7 the national committees of the democratic party met at the Kansas City club and organized Benator Jones was nominated for reelection by Indiana's Thomas Waggert and won unanimous support chairman Jones will appoint the executive committee after the day’s business a silver republican meeting endorsed Adlai Stevenson for vice president and pledged cooperation with the democrats the populist committee has not decided a platform summary of silver republican platform supports bimetallism income tax direct election of senators and merit system while denouncing trusts and monopolies
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Silver Republican Party Platform Summarized
The platform calls for victory in reforms and anti imperial policies, denounces alien ownership and Porto Rican tariffs, supports direct legislation and pensions for soldiers and widows, favors statehood for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma, urges repeal of war taxes, promotes public utilities, and opposes Asiatic labor competition while backing reclamation of arid lands and expansion of American commerce.
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Teachers Institute Opens in Calhoun County High School
The state academic teachers institute for Calhoun county will run from July 30 to August 10 at the Sintinatypus high school roots. Dr. George J. Edg cumbert Benton Harber will conduct, aided by Eva Warriner of Battle Creek and Mae Swartwent of Albion. The commissioner will serve 239 local communities and emphasize instructional duties. Warriner and Swartwout bring preparations and experience, reflecting a high standard of excellence established by Dr. Edgeumba two years ago.
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Reachers Examination Notice Delayed Time and Rules
The District School Bulletin calls teachers applicants to the regular August examination to be held in Marsha on Thursday Friday and Saturday August 16 17 15. Examinations begin promptly at o clock with three branches on the first half day and must be handed in before the noon intermission from 13 15 to 1 o clock. Applicants with one or two branches should write to the commissioner in advance to learn when these branches come and be prepared to take them in the regular order.
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July and August events listed for Marshall and surrounding areas
A lengthy schedule of upcoming events includes Democratic city and county gatherings in Marshall on July 18 and 23, a state homilating convention in Detroit on July 25, and county conventions in Bellevue Eaton and Kalamazoo. Races occur in Plainwell and Grand Rapids, with a holiness camp in Eaton Rapids and a soldiers and sailors reunion in Battle Creek. Teacher examinations are set for August 16 to 18, with Labor Day in Kalamazoo and the M E conference in Battle Creek. An advertisement promotes Dr. Quidwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion with a product pitch and a note to watch Cox's ads. News is billed as the weekly largest and best, priced at one dollar per year.
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