William J Bryan Nominated At Denver Convention First Ballot
Denver July 10 A wild demonstration followed Ignatius J Dann placing Bryan name in nomination. Delegates waved flags and banners as a white dove floated above the audience while bands played and the crowd sang the Star Spangled Banner amid chaotic cheers. Chairman Clayton struggled to restore order as speakers urged party unity and predicted a Bryan nomination.
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Colorado
Lusitania Smashes Speed Record at 25 Knots
New York report states the Lusitania completed the voyage with a four day nineteen hour sixteen minute time, beating the previous record by twenty one minutes. The liner is described as the only vessel at 25 knots on the sea.
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New York
Turmoil in Tabriz as Russian forces advance
Reports from St. Petersburg describe Tabriz facing extreme disorder with bombardment imminent. Kachin Khan leads a large fort escalation and orders evacuation of Russian subjects from the Wine KhliVane area as rebels seize mosques. Russian consul withdraws with guards, leaving few Cossacks to protect Europeans and consular property.
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Bryan Pledge Not To Seek Re election After Nomination
Kinedy Nebraska July 10 Immediate after Bryan’s nomination he released a statement declaring that the presidency is no place for personal ambition. He said he would not seek a second term if elected and pledged sole obligations to the people rather than pursuit of re election.
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Posse 18 Seeks Women’s Assailants After Home Invasion
Wadeworth July 10 Mrs Leiz Leater moans at point of death as a posse hunts two men who entered the house yesterday while the woman was alone. They gun and robbed the house and fled. Husband found Mrs Leathartian unconscious on the bed.
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Wadeworth
American shooters win honors in Bliley international shoot
London dated report says American marksmen won first in the 200 meter event at Bliley, with a score of 8 to Sweden's 423. Walter Winana, an American shooter who tied with Rankin of England yesterday, won the double wheel shooting prize and captured the gold medal today.
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Bryan Praises Platform at Lincoln Convention
Fairview Nebraska July 10 Mr Bryan expressed strong approval of the platform. He said it is clear and specific, has strength to fight the current campaign and money issues, and he is grateful to the convention for its work in establishing the platform and its potential to strengthen their efforts.
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James J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
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Minnesota
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Bryan
Bryan Nominated for President by Democratic Convention
Denver July 10 William F Bryan was nominated for president by the Democratic national convention at Denver. The vote total showed Bryan 802 4-2 Johnson 487 Gray 9914 voting 8. The convention adjourned until 1 pm. The party gathered delegates from Pennsylvania New York and other states with Bryan winning the two thirds majority amid fireworks. The platform fights included a defeat of a proposed two thirds rule and a close vote on condemning polygamy.
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Georgia
Noel
Resolutions Committee
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Campaign finance push splits Taft allies in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Virginia on July 10 George R. Sheldon arrived to meet with Taft and Hitchcock over campaign donor disclosure. Sheldon backs public disclosure in line with New York law though personally opposes the plan, promising all donors and receipts be published and funds sent to New York. The chaotic Ghio crisis threatens Foraker’s political clout as telegrams flood in signaling maneuvers and defections amid party tensions.
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