Bryan Nominated by Democrats at Kansas City Rally
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City unanimously nominated William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for president on a platform opposing imperialism militarism and trusts and endorsing free silver at 16 to 1. The nomination followed a long tense session with a massive rally, cheering delegates and a 15 foot Bryan portrait as banners and umbrellas waved amid a 20 000 strong mob.
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Oldham Speech Nominates Bryan at Kansas City Speech
The Kansas City convention hall erupts in applause as W D Oldham of Nebraska places William J Bryan in nomination for the presidency. He urges a policy of democracy, warns against imperialism, and calls for free coinage and government money under the people. Bryan is hailed as Nebraska’s best loved son.
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Towne and Hill vie for vice presidential nod at Democratic convention
Kansas City July Democratic National Convention opens day with sunlit heat and wind. Delegates clash as Minnesota presents Towne while New York backs Hill. Hill declines nomination amid fraught talks, Grady speaks for New York and Grady’s praise of Hill sparks wild cheering. Stevenson emerges as a leading alternative as Towne and Stevenson split support among states and delegates.
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Bryan Nominated by Silver Republicans in Kansas City
Col Bryan is nominated for president by acclamation at the Silver Republican convention in Kansas City Missouri July 6. Delegates applaud platform as they back Bryan and endorse initiative and referendum, the Nicaraguan canal, and US control of the canal project. Speakers and chants fill the auditorium as emphasis shifts to Bryan’s candidacy amid lively party enthusiasm.
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Stevenson Nominated for Vice President at Democratic National Convention
At the Kansas City convention hall on July 6, Stevenson secured the Democratic vice presidential nomination on the first ballot. The roll of states shows Stevenson with varying counts across all party lines, highlighted by strong support from Missouri and New York, with Towne also receiving several regional votes. The dramatic tally underscores Stevenson as the leading ticket option for the Democratic phase of the campaign.
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