Bryan Seeks People Rule in Democratic Platform Speech
Aug 12 report on Jennings Bryan accepting the Democratic nomination, condemning Taft and the Republican record. He argues for a people ruled government, platforms binding, tariff reform, antitrust action, railroad oversight, and campaign finance disclosure, contrasting with Republican inaction and endorsing Democratic reforms and popular election of senators.
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Mr Bryan speech critiques Republican flaws and reform hopes
The speech attacks the Republican platform and fundraising abuses while praising the Democratic pledge to governance by the people. It questions Taft's resolve to prosecute wrongdoers and highlights the gate of popular election of Senators as a reform aim. The speaker vows to dedicate his abilities to a government where the people rule.
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Taft in a big council meddl ing in the states
Taft leaves Hot Springs after a long conference with Hitchcock and Vorys saying he will not decide or show a preference in West Virginia or New York contests. He plans no speeches on the Cincinnati trip and will avoid local State contentions. The talks covered Ohio organization, campaign staffing, and literature distribution as the party eyes Maine Vermont and Ohio ahead of the national drive.
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Bryan Notified Speech Highlights Partisan Spirit
The article covers Mr Bryan's notification event with Chairman Clayton and Sidgton, praising patriotism beyond partisanship. It notes applause, a longer speech, and the Democratic platform read aloud, emphasizing equal rights and rejection of special interests. Bryan delivered the subsequent speech after the letter of notification was read.
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Gompers Wins at Denver In AFL Endorsement of Democrats
In Denver the Colorado Federation of Labor endorsed the Democratic national ticket by viva voce vote after reading a Gompers and AFL executive council communication condemning Republicans as insulting labor and praising Democratic aid. The move sparked protest claims of a stolen convention, but no reconsideration was allowed.
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Parker to Speak at San Francisco Democrats Meet
Judge Alton B Parker former presidential candidate will address the Invita tom of the Troquais Club in San Francisco at a meeting planned for Saturday August 16 Delaney Nicol accompanying Parker will also speak Parker headed first to Yombme Valley today then to Seattle for the bar association gathering August 23
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Wickersham Wins Alaska Election By Large Margin
Returns today from Alaska show James Wickersham, former Third district judge, winning a big majority over Gov Hoggatt. Across Wrangell, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Douglas, Valdez, and Fairbanks he leads, with Fairbanks predicting a margin exceeding 1,000.
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Methodist Episcopal Church pushes Congress vote on interstate liquor bill
Baltimore August 12 The Methodists with over 3 000 000 communicants begin an active campaign to elect a Speaker who will allow a vote on the interstate shipment bill The Temperance Society of the church organized by a bishop and fifteen appointees directs the effort The official address seeks cooperation and urges voters to back candidates who will support the bill and elect a Speaker who will allow a floor vote The measure would subject liquor shipped between states to destination state laws not prohibition.
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Notice of receivership for Columbia Fire Insurance Co
The American Security and Trust Company announces, under Code 716, a decree of the District of Columbia Supreme Court appointing it receiver of the Columbia Fire Insurance Company. Creditors must present claims to the receiver, Wm A McKenney, at fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, with details.
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