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Denver Hosts 1908 Democratic National Convention
The article details Denver Colorado as the site for the 1908 Democratic National Convention on July 7 with 1008 delegates. It notes the mile high location and the new Denver Auditorium seating 12500, its design, ventilation, and scale surpassing other major venues. It highlights the city’s growth, attractions, rail routes to nearby mountains, and the ride to Cripple Creek and Pike's Peak regions. It mentions Ignatius J Dunn of Omaha selecting William J Bryan for the presidency and Colorado's unique features including women voting and a governor who is a preacher.
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Colorado
Kansas City
Denver
United States
Madison Square Garden
New York
Garden
Great Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Cincinnati Music Hall
Metropolitan Opera House
Auditorium
Coliseum
Chicago
Sidency
Democratic
Nyer
St. Charles
James W. Denver
Kansas
Denver Auditorium
Ignatius J. Dunn
Omaha
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Rocky Mountain
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Wa Loop
Silver Plume
Georgetown
Gray's Peak
Rocky Range
Royal Gorge
Cripple Creek
Glenwood Springs
Pike’s Peak
Colorado Springs
Manitou Springs
Pike's Peak
South Platte River
Cherry Creek