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Bryan and Kern Nab Democratic Nominations at Denver
The Democratic National Convention in Denver nominated William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for president and John W. Kern of Indiana for vice president after a rousing, contentious session. Bryan led on the first ballot with 9214 votes, while Taft led the Republicans earlier in Chicago. The gathering showcased Bryan's power, factional strife, platform debates, and praise for Grover Cleveland and Roosevelt in a highly charged atmosphere.
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Democratic Party
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Judge Gray
Delaware
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
Taft
James M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Patrick H. McCarren
Brooklyn
Guffey
Johnson
Minnesota
Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
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Oklahoma
Senator Lodge
Alton B. Parker
New York
Cleveland
Theodore A. Bell
California
Thomas Taggart
National Committee
Bell
Blanchard
Louissiana
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Kentucky
Ollie James