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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
1
A mammoth structure with twenty four exits can be emptied of fifteen thousand people within two minutes, underscoring its efficiency as a large scale convention venue. The claim highlights rapid egress capabilities and the building’s impressive lighting.
In Denver 8000 yards of bunting brighten the mammoth auditorium as the Democratic national convention nears. Lights, seating for 15000 with 1000 delegate and 1000 alternate seats are in place. The rostrum faces the west end and 24 exits allow rapid crowd clearance. Separate entrances serve the public and national committeemen.
The article notes an unusually grand auditorium setup for a convention with six 30 by 50 foot United States flags, a bunting curtain of 8,000 yards, a central shield 17 by 15 feet, a large bank of artificial palms behind the platform, and four twelve foot wingspan stuffed eagles overhead.
Theodore A. Bell of California arrived in Lincoln to act as temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention and confer with Bryan. Rain and floods feared to delay train service, raising concern Bell may not reach Denver in time to open the convention at noon tomorrow.
Washington dispatches report a clash between Snake Indians and Negroes near Senora Oklahoma. The Indian Protective Association says complaints say white officials favor half-breeds and take lands with nominal pay, a suspected cause of the trouble.
An advertisement notes Blue Ribbon Vanilla lasts twice as long as competing extracts and praises its flavor as perfection. It also mentions dancing and skating at roller rinks tonight and urges readers to follow the crowd.
Denver reports show Bryan’s nomination appears assured as convention work begins. Guffey defeats Bryan foes in Pennsylvania, while New York's silence keeps a fragile anti Bryan coalition from forming a bloc. A Cleveland memorial session will be followed by committee appointments and platform drafting.
In Fairview Nebraska on July 6 Theodore A. Hell as temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention at Denver may rush to Denver to open the convention the next day. The question stirred Mr. Bryan and Joce among Democrats today.
The Democratic national committee swiftly settled most credential contests in record time, with only Pennsylvania and Idaho carried forward. Roger Sullivan won twenty Cook County seats in Illinois, while Pat McCarren faced little success in Kings County New York. The Idaho Mormon contest and Ohio battles showed mixed outcomes as reports paused.
Denver reports that the main hurdle for the Democratic platform is the injunction issue in labor disputes. President Bryan’s stance remains flexible while discussions at a July 4 dinner with Lrvan and other Democrats focused on emergency injunctions that could dissolve after three to five days.
Theodore A. Bell, with four railroad workers, pumps a hand car at Vairview Nebraska to reach a special train on the far side of a washout. News confirms Bell was reported aboard a special and efforts to reach Denver continue as the situation improves.
Chairman Bell prepared for the Denver Democratic convention by conferring briefly with the party leader before the noon start. He addressed the keynote speech and other matters on his mind as he left Ogden.
Special Judge J H Morris called for trial of the commonwealth against Caley Powers charged with Goebel murder. The last trial was fixed for retrial. jailor Finley filed the pardon and the case was stricken from the docket. Morris ordered $5,000 witness claims paid and the Marlin rifle returned. Total state cost for four trials nears $40,000.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana Representative McKinley of Illinois and Representative Burke of Pennsylvania arrived in Hot Springs. Judge Taft met Beveridge to discuss Indiana and other places. A ball game between statesmen and newspaper correspondents ended the day with Mrs Taft watching Taft participate.
Students may enter at any time as Shorthand Bookkeeping Select Normal and Teachers' Review courses run year round. The school operates day and night over Bluefield Avenue at Tyler Street, with cash in advance rates and prompt correspondence. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised as effective and sold by all druggists.
Charleston July 6 The state Republican convention faces one of its bitterest struggles with Schul Scherr and Swisher camps claiming victory and vowing to press demands. Delegates, candidates, and workers fill the city as the state committee hears contests and securities.
Denver reports John T. McGouw of West Virginia was re elected national committeeman after a 4th ballot contest with W K Chilton at the West Virginia delegation caucus held on July 4th.
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