Bryan Tammany clash over anti trust plank in platform
The convention debates a federal license for interstate firms and a plan to curb control of markets. Critics call it unconstitutional and a state rights violation, while supporters warn it would anger many business leaders and jeopardize Bryan. Murphy faces sharp criticism for erratic leadership as Kern is chosen for vice president.
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Family of J W Kern Democratic Nominee for Vice President
Mrs Kwi ern and William Kern, five, youngest son, appear in a family notice linked to J W Kern the Democratic nominee for vice president. The fragment notes the family connection without additional context or dates.
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Employers in Arms Fight Trial by Jury Demand
Employers organizations nationwide oppose a Democratic labor plank seeking trial by jury in indirect contempt cases. Commissioned critics warn the change would undermine federal court authority, risk biased verdicts amid local sentiment, and erode the dignity of equity courts.
Bryan Campaign Speech Toward Friction Day
William Jennings Bryan addresses a crowd outlining faith in the campaign and learning from opponents on Friction Day. He notes he will not likely attend the Denver nomination, telegrams congratulate John W. Kern, praises Kern and the platform, and invites Kern to visit Fairview or Denver on returning from the convention.
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Nominations prompt congratulatory telegrams to Bryan
Wilmington Delaware July 10 Judge George Gray sent a telegram to William J Bryan accepting the nomination with hearty congratulations. Gray declined to comment on the convention but indicated no personal disappointment and suggested he would not accept any presidential or vice presidential nomination under any circumstances. St Paul July 10 Governor Johnson pledged full support for Bryan and urged his success in the election and party victory.
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Kern Is Named Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate
Denver reports John W. Kern of Indiana learned he had the Democratic ticket's vice presidency after the convention action. He stayed away from today's session, praised the honor, and thanked his delegation. Indiana leaders filled Kern’s Albany Hotel rooms as congratulatory visits followed. He planned to depart for Lincoln to meet Bryan and discuss the campaign.
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Mrs Kern Reacts To Denver Nomination For Vice President
Mrs John W Kern wife of the VP nominee learned of the Denver nomination this afternoon at her home in Indianapolis with her children present. She expressed mixed feelings saying she appreciated the honor but questioned the conditions that led to his acceptance and noted his health has suffered in past campaigns.
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McNeil Praises Kern on Democratic Ticket
Bridgeport Conn July 10 State Senator Archibald McNeil a Democratic Vice Presidential candidate hopeful expresses satisfaction that the convention placed the Kern Bryan ticket on the ballot. He commends the choice as a strong pairing and favorable to the ticket’s prospects.
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Suit holds Gompers and Mitchell in Colorado action
Denver news reports Deputy Sheriff Thomas Lawson served papers on Samuel Gompers John Mitchell John B Lennon Frank Morrison Joseph Valentine James Duncan and Max Morris while they met on labor matters The W R Thompson Marble Company sues these AFL leaders for 50000 claiming damages from a strike and boycott They must testify before a commissioner July 17 with trial set for August 4 and may require leaders to return to Denver Colorado State Federation of Labor and the Denver Building Trades Council are co defendants
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Salute fired in Washington to Bryan nomination
The Democratic chambers of the District of Columbia celebrated William J. Bryan's nomination with a forty six gun salute on the Washington Movement grounds. About two hundred persons witnessed the demonstration.
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Bryan Declares No Second Term For President
Lincoln Neb July 10 William J Bryan states upon receiving news of his nomination he will not seek a second term if elected. He says the presidency demands singleness of purpose and that the nomination comes from the people, not from a single faction, with duties to God and the country guiding his stance.
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The Nominees. Bryan as The Democratic Standard Bearer
The Brooklyn Eagle portrays William Jennings Bryan as an opportunist who adjusts beliefs for expediency. The piece traces his political rise from a 1896 nominee to multiple campaigns, his world tour, railroads stance, and a life of public speaking, law, and writing.
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John W Kern Biographical Sketch and Political Career
John Worth Kern, born December 2 in Alto Indiana, rose in Democratic ranks under Tom Taggart. He taught, studied law at Michigan, served as Kokomo City Attorney, led Indiana Senate, and ran for Governor twice, later active in Indianapolis politics and civic groups with a sizable family.
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Public figure's affiliations noted in obituary style release
The subject is described as an able public speaker and capable constitutional lawyer. He belongs to Knights of Pythias and Elks, is a thirty-second degree Mason, and a member of the University and Century clubs of Indianapolis.
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Poor Bryan
Telegraph report from Stamford Connecticut July 1 details Robert Hunter addressing a socialist meeting. He claims Taft neglected workers while Parker Murphy Morgan and Hearst allies pressure for a radical platform to sway Wall Street and boost Tammany backed Bryan losses across states.
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Ingalls comments on Bryan nomination and market outlook
M E Ingalls, back from a brief trip, declines to comment on Bryan’s nomination beyond saying he will vote for him. He notes the market improved on Bryan’s nomination but then dipped as sober reflection set in. He expects gradual business improvement with banks facing slow demand and rail freight showing mixed signals for the Big Fan line. Prohibition convention set for Columbus July 15 and 16 with preparations to welcome delegates from forty six states.
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