Johnson manager predicts Bryan nomination at dull Democratic convention
Frank A. Day, Minnesota Democratic State chairman, says Bryan will be nominated on the first ballot. He calls Nebraskan doomed to defeat but notes Johnson's brilliant personality will draw votes. Day links Johnson to Minnesota's rising prominence and the party's cautious mood.
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Denver
Col
Bryan
Demcratic
Frank A. Day
Minnesota
Democratic State Central Committee
John Albert Johnson
Gopher
Tom Johnson
Parker Democrats
Bay State
Archibald McNeill
Connecticut
Massachusetts
John 9
Gara
Colonel Drinkwater
Lincoln
Mr. Williams
Nomination of Jail Inmate as Party Leader Draws Fire
Daniel deLeon nominates Martin R. Preston, jailed in Goldfield Nevada for a three year old restaurant shooting during a strike. Preston is praised as an honest workingman and potential leader while deLeon claims he acted to defend girls. A ratification meeting and Cooper Union address announce the ticket.
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Preston
deLeon
Silver
Donald Munroe
Virginia
Cooper Union
Co-Operative Commonwealth
Wanhope Nominated for New York Governor by Socialist Party
Joshua Wanhope was presented as the sole gubernatorial candidate at the New York State Socialist party convention. The nomination was declared unanimous after a 12 minute demonstration, and no ballot was required.
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York
Joshua Wanhope
New York State Socialist Party
Wanhope
Allies Deserted by Tiger Described at Democratic Convention
Delegations arrived by train from Kansas City and across the Midwest to the Democratic convention in Omaha. The Houston of reception included brass bands, band cars, and elaborate greetings as figures such as Theodore Bell and Tom L. Johnson joined many lawmakers and leaders from Missouri Idaho New Jersey and North Carolina.
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Kansas City
Cook County
Tammany Braves
Omaha
Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Commercial Travellers’ Club
California
Theodore A. Bell
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Folk
Missouri
Dubois
Idaho
Pettigrew
United States Senate
James Smith, Jr
New Jersey
Overman
North Carolina
United States
Burton
Kansas
Massachusetts Delegation Arrives in Denver for Democratic Convention
The Massachusetts train reached Denver nine hours late with delegates at the Savoy hotel. The narrative notes anti Bryan sentiment, plans for vice presidential choices, and remarks on Denver’s energy. Norvelle Harris, the boy orator, captivates delegates at the station as the party eyes forthcoming decisions.
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Col
Massachusetts
Savoy
Salvation Army
J. J. Flynn
Boston
Union Station
Norvellé H. Harris
Harris
Beals
Indiana
Norvelle
Cadets Leave Train for Camp in Bright Spirit
Pine Plains New York July 5 The First Corps of Cadets M V M under Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Talbot marched to their camp in heat yet with high morale. They pitched tents quickly and began a week of training praised for their splendid appearance.
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Pine Plains
First Corps
Pine Plains, N. Y
Thomas Talbot
Arias Resigns in Panama Fearful of U S Occupation
In Panama City on July 5 Senor Arias quit his bid for the presidency saying his resignation was to avert a perceived U S military occupation. He met with Senor Obaldia after delays over a joint resignation and third candidate plan. He cited patriotic reasons to spare the republic from foreign intervention.
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Panama
Senor Arias
United States
Republic
Auto Killed Lawrence Girl, 7
Blanche Godreau, seven, was struck at the Essex Hampshire corner by a Warren C. Allen garage auto driven by Allen. She died at a hospital after 9 PM. The child, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Godreau, ran into the street and was unable to escape.
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Lawrence
Blanche Godreau
Essex
Hampshire
Warren C. Allen
Allen
Blanche
Joseph Godreau
Duffy Girl Foretold Peril Before Pittsburg Accident
Anasta tia Duffy known as Mlle Novi wrote a letter to fiance Edward A Brigham an hour before an auto loop the loop show in Pittsburg left her badly injured She warned she would quit business and had decided to return home The Dorchester performer faced repeated injuries at Revere Beach and had feared for her safety as plans for a vaudeville act with Brigham unfolded.
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Anastatia Duffy
Mlle. Novi
Pittsburg
Edward A. Brigham
Brigham
Coontown
Revere Beach
Marks
Miss Duffy
Denver Delegates Hear Odd Tales at Big Democratic Meet
John I. Martin stirs crowd near 17th and Stout while police demand license. Denver buzzes over Bryan supporters, McCarren, Murphy and Dunn, with jokes about Tammany and a mystery mule at the Brown Palace. Trout mania sweeps local eateries as visitors tour railroad and saloon displays.
Ex-Gov Thomas backs Roosevelt for Vice President
Former Colorado Governor Charles S. Thomas, serving on the convention resolutions committee, says Roosevelt is the strongest choice for Vice President. He believes Roosevelt would accept if nominated and could win, even against independent ticket hopes.
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Denver
Col
Charles S. Thomas
Colorado
Committee On Resolutions
Roosevelt
Thomas
Only Woman Delegate Mrs Bradford to Talk Tariff Reform
Mrs Mary Carroll Craig Bradford Colorado's lone woman delegate at the convention says she will push tariff reform and equal suffrage if given a chance. She notes her experience with the State central committee and expresses ambition to advocate for labor and allied issues.
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Mrs. Bradford
Denver
Mary Carroll Craig Bradford
Colorado
State Central Committee
Jane Jefferson Club
National Equal Suffrage Association
Woman Delegate Breaks Ground at National Convention
Mrs Bradford, a Maryland Virginia Carroll descendant, becomes the first regularly elected woman to a national convention while pledging strict loyalty to Bryan on the first ballot. A Utah woman previously attended as an alternate.
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Bryan
Bradford
Maryland
Virginia
Carroll
Charles Carroll
Utah
Kansas City
Fleets Last Day At Frisco Before Honolulu Voyage
The Atlantic fleet of 16 battleships fresh from drydocks and coal bunkers rests in San Francisco harbor awaiting departure next Tuesday for Honolulu on a round the world cruise. Led by Connecticut under Rear Admiral Sperry, the squadron heads to Auckland Sydney and Melbourne for entertainments before Manila visit and return to Hampton Roads after about 14 months at sea. Wisconsin and Nebraska replace Alabama and Maine in the homeward bound squadron.
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Hampton Roads
Honolulu
Golden Gate
Flower
Connecticut
C. §. Sperry
Artipodes
Auckland
Sydney
Melbourne
Manila
Atlantic
Globe
Alabama
Maine
South America
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Two Deaths Reported in Heat at Lawrence
Two men died amid recent heat and humidity in Lawrence. George Ralston, 17, a weaver, was found dead in his Canal Street room. Ralph E. Fairbanks, 31, manager of a bowling alley at Canobie Lake Park, was found dead on the alleys. overwork during the Fourth of July holiday trade is suspected to have contributed. He leaves a widow and one child.
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Lawrence
George Ralston
Canal Street
Ralph E. Fairbanks
Canobie Lake Park
Guffey Defends Standing After Bryan Speech
Col J M Guffey national committeeman from Pennsylvania issues a statement in Denver denying an anti-Bryan conspiracy in the Keystone State. He accuses Bryan of meddling in state and national politics on several occasions.
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Denver
Col
J. M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Keystone
Mr. Bryan
Guffy
Bryan Criticizes Pennsylvania Delegation and Democratic Bosses
The speech accuses Bryan of conspiracy against Democratic voters and claims the Pennsylvania delegation reflected the voters. It asserts Bryan pressed his ticket at Pitt sburg and questions his nationwide interference while defending the speaker as a longtime corporation man who funded Bryan's campaigns.
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Bryan
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Exposition Hall
Kentucky
Mr. McGraw
West Virginia
Indiana
Taggart
Roger Sullivan
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Senator Jones
Marcus Daly
William R. Hearst
Corporation
Anti Mormon Plank Weighs on Democratic Platform Debates
Denver reports a fight over an anti Mormon plank for the Democratic national platform. Former Senator Dubois of Idaho campaign to restore the plank, while Utah backs opposition. Judge W H King of Salt Lake City leads Utah in opposing the plank, arguing polygamy is a dead issue and practice ceased in Utah.
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Denver
Col
Resolutions Committee
St. Louis
United States
Dubois
Idaho
Utah
W. H. King
Salt Lake City
Baseball Notes From The Early Season Rumors And Moves
Bits of baseball gossip touch on Frank Bowerman’s potential day in St. Louis and Hess’s release to Columbus. Tom Hughes plans marriage in Baltimore and a Boston honeymoon after. Jake Stahl’s value cited at 25000 while shifting to first base. Knight’s strong play for Baltimore and Wild Bill Donovan’s six straight wins. Cy Young Day in Boston sparks calls for league recognition akin to Wagner’s NL tribute.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Hess
Columbus Club
Bill Clymer
Tom Hughes
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Jake Stahl
New York
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Jake
Jack Knight
Oriole
Wild Bill Donovan
Tigers
Cy Young
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League
Hans Wagner
National League
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