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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
6
The Indiana chaired National Chairman Tal Taggart opened the Democratic convention with over 10,000 attendees. Theodore A. Bell, temporary chairman, outlined party aims and denounced Republican policies as monopolistic and evasive while praising Democratic reform ideas and opposing trusts.
The document rails at the Republican party for two decades of stewardship, accusing it of elevating wealth and corporate power while neglecting honest reform. It cites party leaders, committees, and a national platform, urging a return to constitutional government and Democratic ideals ahead of the March election.
Synopsis outlines tariff revision free list for competing goods. Supports income and inheritance taxes, rail value assessment, anti watered stock, limits on railroad competition, rate reductions to fair returns, federal emergency currency, limits on Asiatic immigration, injunction reform, equal rights without special privileges, campaign finance disclosure, direct election of US senators, and strict enforcement against trusts.
Miss Evelyn Longman won a 14000 dollar commission for designing the bronze chapel door at Annapolis United States Naval Academy. Thirty three men competed for the work. Longman also created the Winged Victory atop the Festival Hall dome at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Denver July 9 The convention cheered Bryan for over an hour and a half as the Pennsylvania delegation led by Colonel Guffey faced a crucial count. By a 616 to 387 vote the majority report unseating Guffey was adopted, overturning eight anti Bryan delegates and reshaping the Pennsylvania delegation. The platform remains unfinished as credentials battles and party infighting unfold.
Col James M Guffy arch foe of William Jennings Bryan was defeated in the committee on credentials in Denver. The Pennsylvania delegation shifted to anti Guffy Bryan forces, with all contests decided by strict party lines 27 to 15. An effort to oust Guffy from the national committee seat is anticipated.
Lincoln Neb July 8 William Jennings Bryan voiced deep appreciation for the confidence and goodwill shown by Democratic national convention delegates. He told reporters the demonstration was remarkable and reflected the party's support for him.
The Jewish Chronicle reports a Revel meeting between King Fadward and the czar where an intent to ease restrictions in the Russian empire was conveyed. Hope is raised that reforms may take the form of significant remission of the current laws affecting Jewish Poles.
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