Democratic Convention Opens in Denver with Cleveland Tribute
The 1908 Democratic National Convention opened in Denver amid cheers and a strong keynote by Temporary Chairman Theodore A. Bell of California. Delegates adopted resolutions honoring Grover Cleveland, vowed reformist aims including tariff changes and anti-trust action, and moved toward a permanent organization with Henry D. Clayton of Alabama as permanent chairman. The session featured invocations by bishops and rabbis, and a bitter critique of Republican policies by Clayton, linking Roosevelt and Taft to the party’s current stance.
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Denver
Colo
Theodore A. Bell
California
Grover Cleveland
Taggart
John J. Keane
Wyoming
Crey Woodson
Kentucky
Edwin Sefton
Washington
D. C
Charles
Northen
Atlanta
Langdon, Md
E. E. Murphy
Leavenworth
Kan
Thomas H. Lovelace
St. Louis
Thomas B. Collier
Memphis
Tenn
G. C. Ernst
Decatur
Ind
W. W. Richardson
Danville
N. D. Crutchfield
M. W. Blumbett
James J. Keane
C. F. Reimer
Col
Samuel Berch
Seattle
Wash
BP. T. Ramsey
Beli
Republican Party
Bell
Democratic Party
United States
Republican Congress
Committee On Rules and
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Cleveland
AOL
Henry D Clayton
Clayton
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Taft
White House
Ecountry
Platform Planks and Policies Warmed by Reform
The platform calls for immediate revision of the plain articles, free list for trust-controlled imports, an income tax, and a national inheritance tax to curb swollen fortunes. It urges present value assessment of railroads, end to watered stock, emergency federal currency, and public funding for campaign finance disclosure. It promotes direct senatorial elections, strict anti-trust enforcement, and limits on corporate influence in politics.
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Prir
United States
Bryan Nominated for President at Democratic Convention
William Jennings Bryan won the Democratic nomination at the Denver convention hall after a lengthy, loud session. New York cast 78 votes for Bryan, with many states voting solidly or partially for Bryan or Gray. The roll call featured frequent cheers, defections, and last minute motions before adjournment at 2:42 a.m.
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Cote
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Ims
Bryan
New York
Thomas F. Smith
Tammany Hall
Alabama
Ryan
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticuit
Whch
Jonson
Delaware
Judge Gray
Georgia
Clinois
Brian
Indiana
Sald
Maine
Johnson
Rot
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Briar
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Charles F. Murphr
Ccass
Empire State
North Carolina
Judge O'Conner
Tuca
XNI
George Brennan
Whneis
Charles F. Murphi
Lewis Nixon
Murray Vandiver
Hammon
H H. Elders
William Jennings Tyan
Bryan Not Planned to Attend Denver Convention
Fairview Nebraska July 12 Mr Bryan has no intention of going to Denver now or after his nomination. He says nothing has arisen that absolutely demands his presence in the convention city and he will not join his democratic supporters at the Colorado capital.
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Chicago
Republican Party
Taft
Bryan
Denver
Fairview
Lacoln
Neb
Colorado
Bryan Gray and Johnson Absences in 30214 Vote
In 30214 Bryan Gray with 59 percent and Johnson with 46 percent were absent and did not vote in the local election context. The fragmentary text notes their absence and voting status within the listed precinct.
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Bryan
Gray
Johnson
Resolutions Adopted After Long Denver Sessions
After fifty four hours of near continuous work the committee on resolutions in Denver Oklahoma Governor Hasket led revision and final agreement on the platform. Senators Daniel of Virginia and Smith of New Jersey endorsed the report amid cheers as the convention hall waited. The platform was unanimously adopted at 12 56 a m.
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Hasket
Oklahoma
Daniel
Virginia
Smith
New Jersey
Heskell
Fury
Pationne de
Michigan
Minnesota
Alissi
Montara
Nebraska
Nevada
New New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
al Ware
New Mexico
Hawaii
Col
Philippines
Porto Rico
Brian “Brio
Lou 183
Iowa Delegation Splits With Bryan Opponent Pair
A surprise at the Democratic convention saw two Iowa delegates, E. M. Saron of Davenport and An Brant of Bellevue, vote with the anti Bryan faction. The split caused excitement and fears of a riot as the rest of the delegation refused to budge, despite unit rule expectations and Iowa leadership pressures.
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Iowa
Bryant
Denver Cole
Credentials Committee
E. M. Saron
Davenport
An- Brant
Bellevue
Hawkeye
Porter
United States
Robbers Bet His All On Eastbound Train
A man from Humted aboard an eastbound Illinois Central train near 1930 was robbed of his grip containing cash and papers after the loss of his connection to Indianapolis. The victim had years of service and earnings around $5000, with police seeking the missing grip and suspects as they pursue the case.
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Dodge
H Mererz
eLir Weiirg
IndianapeLs
Flood Victims Still Sought After Lincoln Flood
Coroner Matthews continued the search for flood victims in Lincoln Nebraska. Ten persons are believed missing and seven bodies have been recovered as waters recede. The Lincoln Gas and Electric Light plant is expected to resume operations soon and Northwestern railway officials aim to lift the tram blockade today.
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Neb
Jals
Matthews
Lincoln Gas & Eleanic Light Company
Northwestern Railway
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R. F. Pettigrew
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M. M. Brooks
Utah
W. H. Kins
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A. R Titlow
West Virginia
William R. Thompson
George T. Beck
Hana
E. M Watson
Committee On Resolutions
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Arizona
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More Dockweller
C. S. Thomas
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William Caii
Florida
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George Fred Williams
F. G. Gaffney
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