Bryan Nominated Friday Morning After Nightlong Democratic Session
Chronology of William Jennings Bryan with milestones from 1860 birth in Salem Illinois to 1908 Denver nomination. Highlights include 1896 cross of gold speech impact, multiple presidential campaigns, editor roles, and key political moves across Nebraska Illinois and national politics.
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Salem
Marion County
Ill
Silas L
Mary Elizabeth Bryan
Illinois
Whipple Academy
Jacksonville
Illinois College
Union Law College
Chicago
Mary E. Baird
Perry Ill
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Omaha
Congress
Wilson
West Virginia
Bryant
House
McKinley
Bryan
St. Louis
McKeley
Parker
Madison Square Garden
New York
Denver
Unanimous Bryan Nominated After Marathon Democratic Convention
At Denver July 10 delegates endured a record session from 7:45 pm to 3:42 am as Bryan was named on the first ballot and unanimously approved. W. J. Bryan of Nebraska led with 892 1 2 votes, while George Gray and John A. Johnson trailed. The scene included cheering, medical aid for fainting attendees, and a late resolutions report delayed to midnight.
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Denver
Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
George Gray
Gray
P. H. Ford
Delaware
Gray Forces
H. H. Ellers
Georgia
Clayton
Aye’’ Bryan
New York
J. K. O'Connor
Utica
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Death Record Mary E Reis Newton Square
Mrs Mary E Reis dies in Newton Square. Infant Milholland Stewart Place noted in the record.
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Mary E. Reis
Newton Square
Milholland
Stewart Place
Night Session Recaps at Democratic Convention Since 1892
Denver July 10 report on a dramatic night session with 7:45 start, delayed reports, and Bryan nomination process. Ollie James announces further delay to midnight and a suspension of rules to allow nominating speeches during the wait. N. J. Dunn introduces Bryan nomination amid a major demonstration, platform adoption at 1 a.m., roll call at 3:03 a.m., and unanimous Bryan nomination before adjournment to 1 p.m.
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Denver
Resolutions
Ollie James
Bryan Forces
James
N. J. Dunn
Omaha
Bryan
Resolutions Committee
Haskell
Oklahoma
Forge and Bolt Plant Will Resume at New Castle
C. J. Kirk told The News the New Castle Forge and Bolt plant will start up about August 1 after a month idle due to scarce orders. He said enough orders are securing a three week resume for one of the city’s major industries.
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Forge & Bolt
New Castle Forge and Bolt Company
C. J. Kirk
Company B Holds Tenth Reunion at Cascade Park
The Sixteenth Regiment U S W Company B held its tenth annual reunion at Cascade Park with about 30 attendees, sharing a picnic lunch before a brief business session led by W H Dunlap. Officers elected include President Harry E McCaskey and vice presidents T D Allen Frank Dunlap and William Dickson, with Charles H Baldwin secretary treasurer. Cascade Park was chosen as next year’s gathering site.
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Sixteenth Regiment
Cascade Park
Grove
W. H. Dunlap
Harry E. McCaskey
T. D. Allen
Frank Dunlap
William Dickson
Charles H. Baldwin
Serge's Brother Visits Condemned Man in County Jail
A brother of Rosario Serge, condemned to die next Tuesday, traveled from Sharpsburg and visited Serge in the county jail. They spoke at length and Serge gave instructions for his body if a reprieve fails. Serge wishes to be buried in Sharpsburg, and his brother will try to raise funds to honor the wish.
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Rosario Serge
Sharpsburg
Serge
Rosario
Rosarito Serge
Tony Conti
New Castle
East Oide Good Government League
Third United Presbyterian Church
Stuart
Ito
Edwin
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Sir
Fast Side Good Government League
Commonwealth
League
F. J. Warnock
J. Elmer Campbell
Jake Cunti Secures Pyethian Fireworks Contract
Jake Cunti of Pearson Street, a fireworks manufacturer, has been awarded the contract for the Cascade Park Pythian day display on July 30. He promises the show will be the most elaborate ever set off in the city.
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Jake Cunti
Pearson Street
Cascade Park
Jake
Husband jailed after wife accuses assault on street
Jennie Kneram accuses Floyd Kneram of assaulting her and threatening to kill her in the First ward. He is in jail awaiting a hearing on assault and battery and surety of the peace charges after Constable Frank Weller arrested him. The couple have been separated for some time.
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Floyd Kneram
Jennie "Ail
Ranney
Kneram
Frank Weller
Auto Containing Six Turns Turtle Near Sharon
July 10. Carmie C. Weaver, a contractor, his wife and four children, escaped death when the touring car, after Mrs. Weaver attempted to operate it at high speed, leaped a gutter and toppled onto its side. All occupants were hurled but none suffered serious injuries.
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Sharon
Carmie C. Weaver
Bryan Declares He Will not Seek a Second Term if Elected
Bryan announces after Democratic convention that if elected he will not be a candidate for re election. He says public duty requires singleness of purpose and obligations to the people, not personal ambition, and notes the nomination came from rank and file rather than a few individuals.
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Bryan
Democrats to Have Two Headquarters
United Press reports the Democratic congressional committee will keep offices in Washington and Chicago. The Republican committee plans to move its headquarters from Washington to New York soon. Representative Lloyd, chair, will head westward operations in Chicago while Representative Clark, secretary, oversees affairs in Washington.
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Washington
Democratic Congressional Committee
City
Chicago
Republican Congressional Committee
New York
Lloyd
Democratic Committee
West
Clark
Florida
William Blake Is Slowly Dying After Auto Runover
William Blake, an elderly man struck by a car on Tuesday, remains in critical condition as doctors report he cannot live more than a day or two. His crushed leg required amputation due to injuries.
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William Blake
Grove City Woman Deserter Sought by Police
Police alert Grove City for Mrs. W. M. McCoy cited for desertion. Authorities say she ran away with a man from Grove City and are seeking her whereabouts.
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Grove City
Gilmore
W. M. McCoy
Crowds Line Streets for Glidden and Hower Trophy Race
Thousands line Jefferson and Mora via streets as more than fifty cars pass through New Castle for the Glidden and Hower trophy event. Cars travel 25 to 46 miles per hour depending on traffic, with the contest aimed at endurance rather than speed.
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Jefferson Street
Moravia Street
New Castle
E. E. Hileman
David Graham
New Wilmington
Hugh Graham
D. Jameson
Cambridge Springs
Harry Lusk
Special Meeting of East Side Good Government League
The East Side Good Government League plans a special meeting to prepare a petition. Members will discuss aims, organize signatures, and coordinate steps for a local reform effort.
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East Side Good Government League
Fatal Explosion at Mercer Plant In Mercer Pa
A. P. Urey, superintendent of the Mercer Waterworks, was killed when a gas engine exploded at the pumping station Thursday afternoon. A leak in connections caused the compressed air tank to blow, wrecking the engine and striking him in the abdomen. Windows were blown out and doors torn, but no other machinery was injured.
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Mercer
A. P. Urey
Mercer Waterworks
Fire at Sharon Destroys Livery Barn
Fire believed caused by spontaneous combustion and driven by a northeast wind destroyed Samuel Liddle's large livery barn in Sharon yesterday afternoon within an hour, totaling about $10,000 in losses. Fifteen horses were rescued with difficulty as embers sparked three roof fires across the river. the blaze was among the town's most spectacular in years.
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Sharon
Samuel Liddle
Standing of Candidates in Canadian Outing Contest
The News announces the first standings for the St Lawrence Canadian trip contest to be published Saturday. Candidates urge campaign managers and systematic effort, noting some use chain letters to rally support and friends, with the lead shifting as lists appear.
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