Nominating Bryan Sparks Roaring Demonstration at Convention
The convention suspends rules to allow presidential nominations before a committee report. James reports the committee on resolutions won’t report before midnight. Dunn of Omaha nominates William Jennings Bryan, provoking electric cheers from delegates and galleries as a large Bryan portrait is unveiled.
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Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan and Kern: Democratic ticket completed at Denver
Delegates at the Denver convention nominated William Jennings Bryan for president on a single ballot. The process included tense scenes, cheers, and the rapid ascent of Bryan amid disorder as Gov. Johnson and Judge Gray were also nominated. The evening session saw sustained demonstrations and confirmation of the platform as the convention prepared to finalize its choices.
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Bryan
Senator Gearin
Oregon
Glenn
South Carolina
Claude Swanson
Virginia
Clayton
Bell
Congressman Clayton
Alabama
Roosevelt
Ollie James
Kentucky
Mr. James
J. Thomas Heflin
F. P. Lynch
Minnesota
Lynch
Gov. Johnson
New York
Thomas F. Grady
Grady
Indiana Nominates Kern for Vice President by Acclamation
Denver delegates completed the national Democratic ticket building by nominating John W. Kern of Indiana for vice president at 5 10 Friday afternoon. The convention, after a day of withdrawals and intense rallying, ended amid strong cheers and fatigue.
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John W. Kern
Indiana
Gov. Thomas
Colorado
Charles Arowne
John J. Walsh
Archibald McNeill
Connecticut
Hill
Georgia
Kern
Bryan
Sketch of Kern's Career From Indiana Treated in Brief
John Worth Kern was born in Howard County Indiana on December 20 1849. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1869 with a Doctor of Laws degree. He served as Indiana supreme court reporter from 1885 to 1889 and was a state senator from 1892 to 1896. He became Indianapolis city attorney in 1897 serving four years and unsuccessfully sought Indiana governor in 1900 and 1904. He later received the party's complimentary vote for United States senator.
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John Worth Kern
Howard County
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University of Michigan
Supreme Court of Indiana
Indianapolis
Murine Eye Remedy Adverts and Patent Remedies
An assortment of 19th century patent medicine ads and notices. Murine Eye Remedy promotes eye relief at 50 cents with generic claims of cures. Dr Kline’s nerve remedies and other tonics claim cures or trials. Cigar and tobacco promos from Lewis and Winslow appear alongside home healthcare hints and dubious sales pitches.
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Ovith Ave
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