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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
10
Denver dispatch reports stronger support for William Jennings Bryan than in 1896 or 1900 with his lieutenants coordinating with Parker. The article notes Bryan commands broad party unity, non Bryan loyalists seek alliance, Parker remains sidelined, and Bryan screens possible nomination opponents while keeping delegates aligned with his program.
Reports indicate a deal to buy the Bank block from M Sclomad and C Bashc by Alex B White may close in a few days after labor details are settled. Purchase price is said to be 150000, with Mr Charles S Fash noting negotiations are not yet concluded. The block, a key urban property, would host a large office building under White’s ownership once possession transfers.
Theodore A. Ball arrives in Denver to open the Democratic National Convention while W J Bryan and local leaders grapple with floods and a washout. Bell travels from Ogden to Lincoln, walking through flooded track for fifty five miles, then reaches Fairview and continues toward the event. Photographers capture his handcar departure as crowds watch despite rain and delays.
Lincoln dispatch notes Theodore A. Bell informing William J. Bryan that his train left Bellville Kansas and would reach Denver between 7 and 8 PM next day. Later report confirms the train passed Phillipsburg Kansas with a clear track to Colorado's capitol.
A Caledonian society last night voted to hold the annual field day and picnic at Robison park on Saturday, August 15. The organizing committee includes David McKay, William Lawson, Richard Miller, and Dr. George Gillie. A program of field sports and dancing will follow, with medals for the first and second prize in athletic contests. The event is open to all, and many strong young Scots are expected to compete.
Hotel directors meet to discuss plans for Hotel Anthony and the adoption of an above guest-room tranom design to reduce construction costs and integrate venting with a new facade in the project.
Rearlest stockholders and major hotel proprietors discussed a plan to add transoms to the hotel. Directors decided to have the building committee secure estimates for placing transoms over each room and the architect to prepare plans. The next meeting may authorize installation.
Wolford of Pennsylvania plans another fight at the Miami Athletic Club against Nick Collins on Thursday night bidding to throw three punches within a set limit. A prior attempt ended with a knockout in 35 minutes. If he defeats Collins, Sam Murlarger plans to challenge him next. Also billed are Roy Celina and Sint, both noted Pennsylvania athletes, set to mix in three falls.
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