Bryan delegates battle over platform at Denver convention
Washington reports Bryan controls most primaries and aims to write the platform and name the ticket. Allies fear platform framing to derail Bryan, with delegates numbered to date: 91 instructed, 154 for Bryan, 62 to be elected for Bryan, totaling 907 of 1008 delegates. nomination needs 672.
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Washington
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William J. Bryan
Prealder
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Bryan
Chicago
Johnson
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National Committee
Florida
Atate Gray
Tennessee
Colorado
Mississippi
New Mexico
Maine
Taft Seen as Easy Target by New York Democrat Chairman
William J. Conners of Buffalo, New York Democratic State chairman, told reporters Taft would be an easy nominee for Democrats to defeat. He cited other possible candidates but expressed confidence Taft faced weaker opposition, while discussing Bryan and Roosevelt amid convention expectations. In Detroit, Michigan, June 29, unrelated note reports union injunctions affecting Metal Polishers and Platers in Wayne County during solicitation campaigns.
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William J. Connera
Buffalo
Democratic Committee
Taft
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Sherman
Bryan
Conuers
John
Datrott
Mich
Wayne
Metal Polishers
Ere and
Platers
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Steve Company
Ludge
Summer Sunay services blend faith and leisure in Jersey
Reports from two Jersey towns describe first time summer religious services with varied outcomes. In Atlantic City a pastor added a buffet serving soft drinks to draw the unchurched. East Orange pastor Rev. Frederick B. Pullan held open air smokers and automobilists services. two smokers attended, one older man and a younger man in a frock coat and derby. About 150 women, children, and men filled camp halls as handbills advertised chairs, singing, a quartet, ample automobile space, and cigars not barred. The service, called a friends meeting, allowed hats and oil-free mosquitos quieted by casual, comfortable surroundings.
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Atlantic City
Brioke
Frederick B. Pullan
Hyde Park Reformed Church
East
Muule
Pullan
Courting Room Idea Sparks Clerical Debate
A wave of interest in church courting rooms emerges as Dr. Snyder promotes a designated space for young couples at Christ Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Reactions from New York clergy, including Calvary Baptist’s Rev. MacArthur, praise the concept as a modern safe alternative to courting on streets and parks, with dim lights and cozy corners cited as benefits.
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Chubby Little
Dan
Ray
J. E B. Snyder
Christ Presbyterian Church of Chicago
New York
Robert S. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Fifty Seventh Street
Dr. Snyder
Insects swarm aboard City of Para off Amapale Honduras
A swarm of large insects overran the Pacific liner City of Para while anchored near Amapale, Honduras. Purser McPherson captured one eye Pralle for a meal, and crew member McPherson plans to take a specimen to the Perk museum in Frisco. The creature features long hind legs with double rows of spurs and barked like dogs, stunning Captain Urry with the invasion.
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Amapale
Honduras
Urry
Purser McPherson
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Frisco
Urryaga
Allnaa
Hughes Landsfatf New York Ratification Speech
Governor Charles B. Hughes spoke at the New York Republican club ratification meeting, praising Taft as the suited leader. He emphasized faith in party duty, independence from delegates, and called Taft uniquely equipped to govern a free people.
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Chicago
Republican Club
Charles B. Hughes
Hughes
Snd
Hare
Republian
Republican Party
William Howard Taft
Steve Adams on Trial for Collinge Murder in Grand Junction
The Western Federation of Miners member Steve Adams faces a district court trial in Grand Junction Colorado for the murder of Arthur L. Collins, with arguments over witness indorsement and attorney eligibility. Judge rules Hogg Carnahan stay as state attorneys. sheriff to summon 100 jurors. Charles Moyer accompanies the case.
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Grand Junction
Col
Steve Adams
Western Federation of Miners
Arthur L. Collins
Telluride
Withesases
Hogg
Pueblo
J. 5. Carnahan
Carnahan
San Miguel County
Charles H. Moyer
Duty of the Church to Help Abolish Socialism
At the Pan Anglican conference in London a large audience heard bishops and American clergy discuss Christianity and Socialism. Silas McBee urged Christians to act as brothers, highlighting the church’s role in removing oppression linked to modern socialism. The debate stressed church cooperation against social inequities.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Silas McBee
New York
Spalding
Utah
C. B. Wilmer
Atlanta
McBee
Nine Black people killed by mob in Hemphill vicinity
Houston reports a mob lynching spree leaving nine Black victims. A prior incident with two white men triggered the mob action near Hemphill, Ipeabing county. Reports describe hangings, assaults, and two bodies found in a creek, while two Black suspects were moved to Beaumont for safety.
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Houston
Tex
Hemphill
Ipeabing County
Fiya
Taternother Negro
Beaumont
Yale and Taft at Yale Commencement and Boat Race
Yale News notes President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft attend Yale commencement with Taft honored as guest. Taft speaks in Memorial Hall, receives doctor of laws, and joins Yale alumni celebrations. Plans include watching the Yale-Harvard boat race on the Thames and a possible Friday Oyster Bay conference with General Wright. Additional items: aerial record by Delagrange in Milan, and new births and marriages abroad.
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Luke. Wright
New London
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