Bryan and Kern Nominated Amid Great Denver Convention
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska earned the Democratic presidential nomination at the Denver convention after a long night of tumult and cheers. The roll call placed Bryan first with overwhelming support, while Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota and Judge George Gray of Delaware were named for vice presidential consideration amid crowded galleries and waving flags.
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Denver
Col
William Jennings Ryan
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Johnson
Gray
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
George .Gray
Delaware
Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Winfield Scott Hammond
Connecticut
Irving F. Handy
Handy
Committee On
Dixie
Clayton
Thomas P. Ball
Texas
Grady
New York
Wade
Iowa
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
United States
Alabama
T. J. Dunn
Omaha
Kern for Vice-President at Bryan convention
Archibald McNeill of Connecticut and John W Kern of Indiana receive early backing as vice-presidential nominees at the Bryan convention. Kern wins nomination by acclamation amid boisterous demonstrations. Sketch of Kern’s career notes Indiana born Kern, Michigan Law degree, Indiana official roles, and multiple gubernatorial defeats.
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Indiana
Bryan
Denver
Cal
J. J. Walsh
Archibald McNeill
Connecticut
Gov. Thomas
Colorado
Charles A. Towne
New York
Thomas R. Marshall
John W. Kern
Folk
Missouri
Kern
Hill
Georgia
Clark Howell
Howell
John Worth Kern
Howard County
University of Michigan
Supreme Court of
Indianapolis
Oor Wiméntans
United States
Convention adjourns amid raised excitement after appearance
The appearance of the picture heightened the outburst and the enthusiasm remained intense as the convention adjourned until 1 o clock Friday afternoon.
Bryan Says He Would Not Seek Re election
William Jennings Bryan declined any bid for a second term after accepting the Democratic nomination for president. He argued the nation deserves an unambitious leader whose sole duty is to the people and God.
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Bryan
Fairview
Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Practical Fashions Lady Dressing Sack Pattern No 1849
turquoise-blue dimity dressing sack with blue lawn trim and lace, optional French knot embroidery, suitable for thin summer materials. pattern in seven sizes 32 to 44 bust, requires 4 4? yds 20 in or 2 1/2 yds 36 in etc. 1 yd edging. send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
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Paris
Pattern Department
Girls Apron Paris Pattern No 2300 For Growing Girls
Pattern details outcome of a Paris No 2300 apron for girls from six to twelve years. Describes fabric options dimity chambray gingham Persian lawn and nainsook with a square yoke band embroidery mikado armbands and pockets. Instructions note yardage for eight year size and request name address size and pattern number.
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Paris
Pattern Department
Canterbury to honor last canonized Archbishop Edmund
The vacant crypt space in Westminster Cathedral will soon hold an altar to St Edmund at Canterbury, honoring the last canonized archbishop. The site lies near the remains of Cardinal Wiseman and Cardinal Manning.
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St. Edmund
Westminster Cathedral
London
Cardinal Wiseman
Cardinal Manning
Canterbury
American drill machinery monopoly claimed abroad
The article asserts that American manufacturers of well drilling equipment hold a practice monopoly worldwide.
Deputy Jim Delivers Prisoner By Mule
In Alabama a deputy marshal pursued a bail jumper into Georgia and returned with him tied to a clothes line. The judge asked if the man waited, and Jim replied that he hoped not, noting part of the trip was by mule and the man swam the Tallapoosa river.
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Alabama
John D Fearhake
Georgia
Jim
Tallapoosa
Mr. Henley
Miss Fairley
Henley
Two Cures of Eczema Baby Healed by Cuticura
Grandfather recalls a severe eczema attack on his grandson in 1884 that cleared after Cuticura. The writer, M. W. LaRue of Louisville Kentucky, reports personal eczema relief after trying many doctors and using the Cuticura Remedies in 1907.
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Baby
Grandfather
M. W. LaRue
Seventh St
Louisville
Fad of Economy Quoted by John D Rockefeller Jr
John D Rockefeller Jr warns against treating economy as a fad. He cites a farmer near Cleveland who carries a hen to prevent waste after noon meals, using the hen to scavenge spilled horse feed. The anecdote illustrates frugality carried to an extreme.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Mr. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Telepathic Thirst and curious social echoes
A Palmyra Journal excerpt notes how fast news travels by wireless and telephone. It recalls a Lyons Elks fair whisky win and a cheerful home arrival greeted by locals and officials. A humorous exchange between Miss Fairley and Mr Henley highlights tact and self-perception.
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Moshives
Palmyra
N. Y
Lyons
Grape-Nuts Diet Aids Athlete Gains, Says Letter
A Michigan athlete credits Grape-Nuts and Postum for better mornings and stronger training. He notes weight gain from 124 to 140 pounds between June and September and reduced meat and coffee. The letter, signed with Postum Co. branding, praises the diet and invites readers to send in similar experiences.
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Mich
Postum Co
Hattle Creek
Wellville
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Senator Gearin
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Glenn
South Carolina
Claude Swanson
Virginia
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Roosevelt
Simy
Platform Committee
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Mr. Dunn
Mr. Bryan
Johnson, Gray
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Hode Island
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