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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
Eastern Democrats face Bryan as the central force behind the nomination as Oklahoma and the West rally strong support. The article notes Bryan’s advance is more about Bryanism than the presidency, with key figures like Murphy and Gray weighing vice presidential options and Westward influence shaping the ticket.
Denver dispatch reports a growing rift in the Massachusetts delegation after a convention revolt. Williams loyalists lack a unified stance while Doherty and O Sullivan sided with the opposition. Boston delegates drift between Mitchell and Higgins as vice presidential picks loom.
Henry P. Clayton of Alabama, permanent convention chairman, denounces President Roosevelt with sharp attacks on Republican tactics. He frames this as a decisive Democratic year urging return to constitutional government and criticism of trusts, monopolies, and official patronage.
The steamer Commonwealth, largest and costliest on American coastwise service, impressed a crowd of about 1000 on a Falls River inspection trip. Officials and guests toured the 456 foot liner with grand saloons, Louis XVI and XV styling, wireless telegraph, and 2000 sleeping places.
Delgates surge from the floor to the crowded hall as Bryan supporters rally. James Dahlman and others guard city standards while New York and Georgia face boisterous attacks amid a long, loud demonstration heard 500 miles away by Mr. Bryan through a megaphone link to Fairview.
In Denver Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell praised the anti-injunction plank adopted by the resolutions sub committee. They said the plank aligns with labor rights and would push workers toward the Democratic party. Mitchell added satisfaction but warned it may be amended in full committee.
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 9 Mr Bryan and friends listened by telephone and telegraph as the Denver convention excitement grew after a speech by Mr Dunn. Bryan joked with cigars and buttermilk while awaiting platform news and noted two Williams candidates for President as his party kept vigil. The group included Mrs Bryan Grace Bryan and others.
At Denver July 9 the clock opposite the platform was stopped by an assistant sergeant at arms. The action followed superstition about Friday being unlucky and delayed the convention’s business for the night.
Blaine Grover, 28, an artist and snake charmer, tried to swallow 20 ounces of chloral from a vial at Broadway and Webster streets. Four boys stopped him. He was taken to the police station to await court the next day, citing despondency as the reason.
A Denver convention tale spree features Joe Cassiday of Far Rockaway handing out $20 and $50 bills to a Denver bartender, a $1000 bill joke, and a long winded Ohio speechmaker John J. Lentz. The Bryan demonstration draws women like Ruth Bryan Leavitt and Mrs. Bird Coler in excited boxes as Laura Roosevelt Longworth watches.
Thousands of Loyal Orange Institution members from Massachusetts gather at New Downer Landing Weymouth for a Saturday picnic under Grand Lodge auspices. The event features sports dancing music vaudeville with parades from Copley Square to Weymouth, and addresses by state grand master.
Navy report from New London details July 6 incident aboard the monitor Nevada. Defective lantern in the boiler tube caused scalding injuries to Midshipman J R Barry slight, water tender T Herbottzheimer burn, and fireman second class N J Couktley badly scorched.
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