Democratic National Convention at Chicago Opens Proceedings
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago begins with prayer by Rev. Stires and a temporary organization led by David B. Hill as chairman. Delegates discuss substitutions, committee appointments, and adjourn to 10 a.m. Wednesday amid formal cheers and debate.
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Hartity
Democratic Smational Committee
V. Stires
Grace Episcopal Church
Chicago
Harrity
Democratic National Committee
David B. Hill
New York
Simon P. Sheerin
Indiana
John J. Martin
Brissouri
Harrityn
Clayton
Alabama
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Henry T. Clayton
John M. Daniel
Hill
Daniel
Jones
Arkansas
Gov. Hogg
Texas
Convention Opens With Prayer and Tense Credentials Fight
In Chicago July 8 the Second Day opens with prayer by Rev Thomas Edward Green. Senator White presides as Daniel sits out. credentials report stalls as committees delay. Nebraska Bryan delegates applauded. Michigan’s case unresolved. recess amid heated debate.
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Chicago
Thomas Edward ‘Green
Grace Church
Iepiscopa
Cedar Rapids
New York
Senator White
Daniel
Tavel
Epus
Hogg
Texas
Blackburn
Kentucky
Altgeld
Illinois
David Overmeyer
Kansas
George Frederick Williams
Massachusetts
Territories
District of Columbia
National Committee
Nebraska
Michigan
W. J. Bryan
Mahoney
Russell
Ighairman
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Finley
Ohio
Delegates, chairs, and a silver gavel mark convention adjournment
The text recounts credential challenges in Michigan districts, the selection of permanent officers Senator White of California as president, and reception of a Montana silver gavel. It notes adjournment to Thursday morning at ten o'clock with remarks on impartiality and unity among states.
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Committee On Permanent Organization
Finley
Ohio
White
California
Thomas J.cogan
Daniel
Senator White
Clark
Montana
Jones
Arkansas
Turpie
Boles
Boies
American Congress
Nominating Chaos at Democratic Convention Heats Up
At Chicago on July 9 the Democratic convention opened with Senator White calling the body to order, prayers by Rev Thomas Green, and readings of the resolutions report. A fierce debate over the minority report followed as Senators Hill Tillman and Vilas clashed, ending with adoption of the majority platform amid tumult and cheering.
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Chicago
Senator White
California
Thomas Green
Grace Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Richardson
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Tillman
South Carolina
Hill
New York
Vilas
Wisconsin
Russell
Massachusetts
Bryan
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Ted
Senator West
Missouri
West
Bland
Bryan's Drive to Nomination Heats Up at Democratic Convention
On July 10 in Chicago the Democratic National Convention saw roll calls, shifting allegiances, and dramatic displays as Bryan gained momentum. States like South Carolina pivoted to Bryan while others debated unit rules and voting procedures. By the fourth ballot Bryan led with 280 votes and a fifth roll call began to push toward the needed majority.
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New York
New Jersey
Bate
Senator Bate
Wisconsin
Bragg
Vilas
Bland
Blackburn
Colorado
Teller
Massachusetts
Hill
Bryan
Boies
McLean
Matthews
Campbell
Pattison
Pennoyer
Russell
Stevenson
Tillman
White
Mr. Richardson
Tennessee
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Botes
Bates
Boles
Patiison
Alll
Senator White
Nevada
McLean State
Kansas
State
Idaho
New Mexico
California
Minnesota
Washington
Virginia
Indianerritory
Itnois
Florida
Jhio
Ceasseece
Dorl
Safoq Blackburn
Sever
Es ‘Matthews
Pattton
Pepnoyer
Shey Enaon
Algae Willman
Buoli
Kentucky
Rhea
Padeput
Rasapad
Joe Blackburn
W. J. Bryan
Chesia
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Bryan and
Sewell
Ann Ramant
Vas
Galle Einie
Berthe
Messrs
Chamberlain and Hart
Ninth
Hoyt
Nite
Groady
McKinley
Silver Dick
Silver
T. Jost
George
Ickelheimer
Morgan
J. R. Williams
Sman
Georgia
H. T. Lewis
William J. Bryan
Saul
Bnd
North Carolina
Louisiana
South Dakota
Mississippi
Drant
Theodore F. Klutz
Champlion
George Fred Williams
Napoleon
Cicero
Thomas J. Kernan
England
Diety
David Turpie
Gov. Matthews
Oscar Trippett
Pineal
Patrick
John R. McLean
Cincinnati
Waterloo
Pennsylvania
John H. Bankhead
Congressman Richardson
Joseph W. Bailey
Bailey
Richard P. Bland
Joseph Rollins
Utah
J. W. St. Clair
Boiss
Gen. Bragg
E. J. Dockery
Horace Boies
Mark Hanna
Iowa
A.T. Smithson
John S. Rhea
Joséph S. Blackburn
Joe” Blackburn
South
Blaskburn
Paw
William
J. Bryan
Dr. Green
Sat Rapids
Robert Pattison
Mattingly
Miller
Oregon
Sylvester Pennoyer
Smith
Frank Hurd
Lomax
Rose
John B. Knox
H. B. Foster
S.J. Carpenter
J.H. Minge
D. R. Burgess
Wm. E. Russell
Horace
Marsden
Louisina
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