Democratic Convention Platform Debated Chicago July
At Chicago a Democratic National Convention session heatedly debated the platform on free silver, gold standard, and monetary policy. Minority reports urged retention of gold alone, while Bryan and other silver advocates gained strength leading to Bryan’s eventual nomination on the fifth ballot.
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Haz Votes to Spare Over the Required Two-Thirds
Convention Hall Chicago July 10 Senator White of California presides as permanent president. Prayer to open the day given by Rev Thomas E Green of Cedar Rapids Jr, same clergyman who led Wednesday. Representative Richardson of Tennessee takes the chair.
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Democrats Open Convention With Moderate Crowd
The fifth morning at the Democratic National Convention saw a marked drop in attendance at the Coliseum. Trains from Chicago provided ample seating, yet the large gallery spaces were underutilized, with only about one fifth filled. Senator White of California called the convention to order at 11 a.m.
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Democrats Demand New National Convention
Chicago July 13 The Chronicle reports that a large majority of United States Democrats reject the Chicago convention ticket and platform. A special committee from sound money Democrats at the Richlel u hotel plans an address urging a new national convention to select worthy candidates and a principled platform.
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Denounce Free Silver by Democratic Newspapers
Chicago dispatch reports conservative Democratic papers across the country oppose the free silver platform and nominee. Editors urge sound money votes for McKinley or a possible third gold ticket, listing major papers in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Richmond, St. Louis and others.
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American Bimetallic Union Endorses Democratic Platform
The American Bimetallic Union executive committee after a two day secret session formally endorsed the Democratic platform and candidates. They urge silver organizations to unify by endorsing the Coliseum work for delegates to the St Louis convention. Gen A J Warner presided. about thirty members attended. no sentiment division.
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Bland Forestalls Doubt in Victory Cheer at Chicago
Richard P. Bland, defeated in Chicago, told reporters he would back the ticket with all his heart. He shook hands with supporters in Lebanon and praised Bryan as worthy of honor, pledging wholehearted support.
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Bryan Attends Old Home as Campaign Speech Route
William J. Bryan sails from Chicago with Mrs. Bryan bound for Salem Illinois where he was born. Crowds greet him at stops including Mattoon where he delivers a 15 000 strong campaign speech outlining coinage policy and urging good money. He indicates future stops toward Lincoln Nebraska while stressing people's sovereignty.
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McKinley Campaign Names Executive Committee Aides
Cleveland July 14 The executive committee named by M A Hanna to assist in McKinley’s campaign includes Hanna Ohio chairman Quay Pennsylvania Manley Maine Payne Wisconsin Leland Kansas Clayton Arkansas Dawes Illinois Durbin Indiana Scott West Virginia. W M Osborne Boston secretary and J A Dick assistant secretary.
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Sewall Replies to Maine Campaign Question in July Letter
The son of the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Harold K. Sewall, declares his political actions unlinked to his father’s ticket and confirms Maine Republicans will carry the state. He signs from Bath, Me on July 13.
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