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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
1
Tammany leader Murphy remains non committal as rivals predict Nebraskan followers joining Wigwam aligned opponents. Pennsylvania machine questioned as Keystone delegation could vote forty two toward unamin mo us pledge.
Crowds pour into the city for a Democratic convention as delegates and leaders arrive by train amid bands and speeches. The scene centers on Bryan’s potential nomination and a shifted vice presidential debate while figures like Dahlman and Haskell shape the platform.
New York state leaders convene to decide delegation policy with Murphy aimed at Tammany control. Discussions cover platform stance on presidency and vice presidency, committee picks, and possible chairmanship shifts as rumors swirl about Hearst’s vs Seabury’s VP prospects.
A Pennsylvania reply to William Jennings Bryan accuses him of false claims about the state delegation. The statement defends that the delegation accurately represented voters and questions Bryan’s motives in national politics, citing past campaigns and alleged interference. The letter urges party unity while denouncing Bryan as a harmful “boss” figure wielding influence over conventions.
Former U S senators Du Bois and Hertfeldt of Idaho press their delegates in a fight over the convention seats. They say the Du Bois Hertfeldt ticket is challenged as irregular and accuse Mormon influence of steering Democratic votes away from polygamy and church state separation. The Idaho Mormon union is blamed for steering Republican and Democratic factions alike. The national committee will hear the case tomorrow.
In a pointed rebuttal, William Randolph Hearst claims he freely funded Bryan campaigns in 1896 and 1900, challenging Bryan's denials and accusing him of ingratitude. Hearst asserts he was a key “corporation man” aiding the Democratic cause and condemns Bryan’s later attacks as hypocritical. He names Marcus Daly and Hearst as pivotal allies and warns against factionalism harming party unity.
Fairview Nebraska July 6 Mr Bryan retired for the night and was asleep when the statement of Colonel J M Guffey national committeeman from Pennsylvania replying to Mr Bryan s charges made yesterday reached there Mrs Bryan declined to disturb him.
A Cook County Democratic delegation of 58 representatives arrived from Utwaiteis by train to Albany hotel, marching to the streets with banners and songs in support of William J. Bryan. Judge Witlia Prentiss addressed a crowded lobby declaring loyalty to fair play and justice as the delegation prepares for a fight before the national committee and credentials panel.
The California delegation to the Democratic convention faced bitter dissension on a special train from San Francisco to Denver. Theodore A. Bell, temporary chairman, was outvoted for committee spots and faced threats of violence amid accusations against Delegate Thomas Fox of Sacramento. Bell stormed out of caucus, and the group redirected to Salt Lake City to confer with Mr. Bryan.
In Omaha on the way to the Democratic National Convention, Mrs Nicholas Longworth and her husband Congressman Nick Longworth visited Metcalf McCormick and met cheering Michigan delegates at Union Station. Longworth stated he was for Bryan for the nomination just as they were.
A Texico, New Mexico clash nearly sparked bloodshed as 100 armed citizens confronted 200 Santa Fe rail workers pulling up tracks between Cameo and Texico. Governor Curry, urged by locals, advised court action and secured a pause after talks with General Manager Avery Turner.
Denver labor leaders including Samuel Gompers arrive seeking a plank on injunctions in the Democratic platform. Gompers says labor seeks equality before the law and protests against one sided injunctions, denying opposition to Bryan while urging labor needs.
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