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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
1
Denver officials report a record influx of Democratic visitors to the city for the convention with thousands expected to fill boarding houses as downtown hotels anticipate front rooms with baths and all comforts. The crowd size is noted as large but not as vast as Chicago's recent gathering.
Proprieties report most rooms booked in advance for the Democratic convention week in Denver. Guests without reservations must take what is available as boarding houses and hotels expand to accommodate thousands. Downtown hotels, outlying houses, and private homes will shelter visitors, with hostelry owners coordinating quarters to ease the shortage and receive praise from visitors and Democratic officials.
A Washington message announced that 8 O Q Denham, recently removed as Clarksburg postmaster, would be retained in the position. The news, delayed in Washington after weeks of lobbying, caused great elation among Denham supporters in Clarksburg July 3.
In Richmond, Pedigo’s offers an assortment of fireworks and festive decorations including garters for the Fourth of July. Bunting and ribbons set patriotic mood as locals celebrate with flags and community spirit.
Denver dispatch reports Bryan backing a platform rebuke of the administration for Brownsville troop dismissals, with talks of compromise on injunctions in labor disputes. Murphy counters that New York resolutions not yet approved and calls for convention review.
The report notes New York delegates favor Towne as a potential strong candidate if Judge Gay declines. Representative Clayton of Alabama met in Lincoln with Bryan discussing a calm approach and the prospect of shaping the convention's leadership.
Joel Chandler Harris known as Uncle Remus died at his Atlanta area home at 8 p.m. He had been in declining health for some time and confined to bed for ten days from cirrhosis complications. Harris, famed for Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit, recently visited by President Roosevelt, will be buried in Atlanta with funeral plans pending.
Washington July 3 Acting Secretary Newberry directs navy to withdraw 22 marines from Port Royal S C station and place unmoved buildings and property under two waterfront guards for safekeeping as plans proceed to abandon the station.
Local news stands offer books at reduced prices. Titles normally selling for 15, 25, and 50 cents are now available for 10, 15, and 25 cents respectively. Contact Altamont Hotel News Stand Elite Pool Parters for details.
Denver July 3 The convention city shone in patriotic display as Bryan forces seek to tailor a Cleveland memorial resolution by Judge Parker while New York leaders oppose the anti injunction plank. Talks with campaign managers aim to gauge support for Bryan or alternate nominees and shape the ticket. Party factions weigh how to keep or block Bryan on the first ballot with the vice presidential race evolving.
Bishops from all regions including many from America converge on London to attend the Lambeth conference opening tomorrow. The session will run for a full month as the world's largest assembly of high churchmen.
The fifth event, following 1867 as the first, opens on a date chosen to honor the American church, now the leading branch of the communion. Prominent participants include Episcopal bishops from Albany Massachusetts Tennessee Chicago Rhode Island Vermont Louisiana Connecticut and southern Ohio with Coadjutor Bishop Weller of Fond du Lac Wisconsin and delegates from Canada Australia and other British Empire regions. The conference will feature broad addresses and discussions across many subjects.
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 3 a large crowd gathered for a banquet in honor of Mr Bryan hosted by the Nebraska Traveling Men's Bryan Club at the auditorium. Bryan warned that without a clear campaign publicity plank in the party platform the convention should search for a candidate beyond Nebraska.
Receivers were appointed for the United Box Board and Paper Company, a concern with mills in several states and assets around 962000 dollars. The action aims to reorganize the business under court supervision and settle current obligations.
Hon W. H Taft and party reached Hot Springs Virginia at 12 30 this morning and went directly to the Homestead where a suite of rooms had been prepared for their reception.
A tornado in Guadeloupe County Fort Summers New Mexico last night killed five people wounded forty and left many homeless. The event disrupted Hawking at Pedigo's and prompted a rush to reader notices for the new suit.
Five railroad unions held a secret meeting yesterday at the B of L hall with general chairs from Norfolk and Western and other systems. The purpose was to bring train service labor into closer relations to better address future problems. Attendees included T A Gregg of Roanoke and H T sae pa ts, among others from across the system.
Secretary Cortelyou issued a statement on the treasury deficit of 60,000,000 dollars, saying the shortfall is overstated because antiquated records misstate receipts and a surplus exists when ordinary government income is considered. He notes the bookkeeping system is being overhauled.
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