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Troy Weekly Call in Troy, Illinois

18 Jul 1908

Page 6

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Troy Weekly Call

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Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1908

Page

6

Bryan and Kern Nominated for President in Democratic Convention

William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska secured the Democratic nomination for president amid wild demonstrations at the Denver convention. John Worth Kern of Indiana won the vice presidential nomination by acclamation after withdrawals. Kern’s career included Indiana attorney roles, state senate service, and prior gubernatorial bids.

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Denver Col William Jennings Bryan Nebraska Democratic Party Jofimson Cray Bryan Ignatius J. Dunn Johnson Gray John A. Johnson Minnesota George Gray Delaware Gov. Johnson Winfield Scott Hammond Connecticut Irving F. Handy Handy Clayton Committee of Inquiry Thomas P. Ball Texas Grady New York Wade Iowa Champ Clark Missouri United States Alabama Dunn Omaha J. J. Walsh Archibald McNeill Gov. Thomas Colorado Charles A. Towne Thomas R. Marshall John W. Kern Indiana Gov. Folk Kern Gov Hill Georgia Clark Howell Howell John Worth Kern Howard County Toy University of Michigan Supreme Court of Indianoa Indianapolis
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Kern for Vice President Convention Names Indiana Man as Running Mate

Denver heat rose as Bryan supporters gathered after the adjournment hour with few delegates seated. The convention named an Indiana man as the running mate, signaling a strategic shift in the vice presidential ticket.

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Bryan Won't Seek Re-Election Says He Is Nominated

William Jennings Bryan declares, upon receiving the Democratic presidential nomination, that the honor is the highest official possession and that he will not be a candidate for re-election if elected. He emphasizes singleness of purpose and duty to God and country rather than personal ambition.

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Democratic Platform Emphasizes Reform and Tax Revisions

Denver delegates outline a platform denouncing graft and predatory wealth, calling for campaign finance disclosure, direct senatorial elections, trust busting with licensing and sales rules, tariff revision toward revenue, income and inheritance taxes, railroad regulation, postal savings banks, and imperial policy favoring Philippine independence with U S guarantees until stable self government.

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