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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
1
The crowd of about 12,000 delegates and onlookers roared with joy as the name Bryan was first uttered at the convention. The scene lasted over an hour with widespread spontaneous sentiment showing Bryan as Democracy's hopeful leader.
A fast moving fire along the East Boston harbor front, driven by a north wind, caused an estimated 1.5 million dollars in property damage, with much of the loss borne by the Boston and Albany Railroad. Two people are reported missing, Daniel Sullivan the Cunard Pier watchman and Miss Sadie Arnold Cunard Steamship clerk, believed to have perished.
Dallas July 8 banners flutter along Elm Commerce streets and by Union depot from the trolley wires to Market street. Early arrivals saw variegated banners and flags creating a festive look as the Kelks reunion decor began overnight.
Denver July 8 fourteen state delegates join a protest after the credentials committee unseated ten Pennsylvania Guffey delegates. The Democratic National Convention adjourned to await the panel's final report. The Utah Dubois faction was seated Oklahoma gained twelve Bryan votes and Pennsylvanias contest reduced Bryan strength by ten votes.
Announcement notes Will H. Evans will speak on Randolph street Saturday afternoon for statewide prohibition. Rev H L Walker to address Ivanhoe on the same day and topic. A countywide list of announcements to appear in tomorrow's Favorit. Dream and cake night on W A Mwing's lawn with watermelons from Andy P Evans.
The Socialist Labor Party presents a new platform as it enters the political scene. Party leaders advocate reform and challenge existing structures in the upcoming elections.
M. D. Preston, imprisoned in Nevada for murder and serving 25 years, says he is a Socialist from the ground up. He notes nominal awareness of a nomination by the Socialist Labor party in New York and would consider withdrawal if Judge Hilton advises, while awaiting formal notice.
The District Union will meet in Bonham July 16 and 17 with full county delegations, inviting all members in good standing. Special Texarkana to Fort Worth rates are secured and Brother Calvin is expected to attend, per J. J. Pearson president and Henry Hudson secretary.
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