The event is widely considered a significant part of Denver's political and social history.

Alternate delegates were Mrs. Charles Cook (Colorado), Harriet G. Hood (Wyoming), and Sara L. Ventress (Utah).

[3] Three names were placed in nomination: William Jennings Bryan, John A. Johnson, and George Gray.

Bryan was unanimously declared the candidate for president after handily winning the first ballot's roll call.

John W. Kern of Indiana was unanimously declared the candidate for vice-president without a formal ballot after the names of Charles A. Towne, Archibald McNeil, and Clark Howell were withdrawn from consideration.