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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
Indianapolis scene recalls John W. Kern’s acceptance speech at the Colosseum praising William J. Bryan, denouncing Republican leadership, and urging a people ruled government with tariff reform, anti monopoly measures, and education driven campaign toward a Bryan victory in November.
John W. Kern of Indianapolis will be formally notified of his nomination by the Democratic party for vice president in a ceremony at the state fairgrounds colosseum. Theodore Bell will deliver the speech of notification, with Bryan expected to address the trust question after Kern’s response.
The defeat of Abd-El-Aziz is confirmed as Mulai Hafid’s forces defeat the sultan’s troops on Aug. 19. Hafid is proclaimed sultan in Tangier and officials in major Moroccan cities pledge loyalty, signaling deep power shift across the country.
American heavyweight pugilist Tommy Burns defeats Bill Squires in Sydney Australia. The bout ends in the thirteenth round with Burns prevailing after a decisive sequence, solidifying his status in the match.
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