Bryan's Pile-Driver Falls on Col Duffey in Convention Clash
Denver dispatch reports Bryan's pile driver collapsed Guffey's control as the credentials committee backed the Commoner's line. Col James Guffey is battered but alive, vowing to fight on the floor. Oklahoma delegates increased to 18, affect on total 1,006 votes pending ratification.
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Agether
Pennsylvania
Dubois
Idaho
Sullivan
Illinois
Kings County
New York
Johnson
Wisconsin Delegation in Denver Me Too Chorus
In Denver Wisconsin Democrats fail to attract attention with a tame Me Too display under the unit rule. The Manson and Ryan factions clash over national committeeman, reflecting a broader radical versus conservative struggle within Wisconsin politics. Senator Stone from Missouri becomes a humorous anecdote in the convention coverage.
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Wisconsin
Isconsin
Manson
Ryan
Wall Street
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la Follette
Tammany
Murphy
Alton B. Parker
Judge Ryan
John A. Aylward
Waukesha
Iowa
Allison
Cummins
National Party
Stone
Missouri
J. E. Welliver
Tribune
Washington
Senator Stone
Presidential Appointments List July 8 Antung Port Louis Aden
Frederick D. Cloud of Iowa named consul at Antung China Samuel C Reat named consul to Port Louis Mauritius Adam Liebenicht of Illinois named consul to Aden Arabia
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Frederick D. Cloud
Iowa
Antung
China
Samuel C. Reat
Port Louis
Mauritius
Adam Liebenicht
Illinois
Aden
Arabia
Hitchcock Chosen Republican National Chairman At Taft Session
Frank Hitchcock was unanimously chosen chairman of the Republican National Committee with George R. Sheldon of New York elected treasurer. Taft favored McKinley for treasurer, while Cornelius Bliss proposed an eastern dark horse based in New York. Elmer Dover agreed to serve as secretary with Hitchcock. Sherman wired from Utica to resign the congressional chairmanship.
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Frank Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
George R. Sheldon
New York
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Taft
McKinley
Illinois
Cornelius Bliss
Chicago
Elmer Dover
Sherman
Utica
Congressional Committee
Convention Notes Drama at Denver Platform
Col Guffy rushed to the front and pawed the air in fury as a bedlam erupted at the convention. A lady reporter quipped she was glad the scene was lively, fearing otherwise the actions would be dull.
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Gilson Gardner
Denver
Col. Guffy
Johnson Nominated Unanimously at Albany Cafe Rally
At 2 o'clock this morning in an Albany cafe Johnson was named as a candidate with unanimous support. Delegates and townsfolk voiced loud approval as the vote compared to the Chicago convention showed about 16 to 1 in favor.
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Albany
Chicago
New York Platform Is Submitted For Democratic Platform
Denver reports the Democratic platform committee will take two days to draft a detailed platform, delaying usual haste. The New York platform was filed but not debated as the panel continues sessions. W T Ferguson of the National Negro Political League sought party support despite flood delays.
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Denver
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Haskell
Bryan
Haskel
New York
W. T. Ferguson
National Negro Political League
Ferguson
Democratic Party
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Bryan May Seek Change to Nomination Rule at Convention
A Denver rumor says William Jennings Bryan plans to urge ending the two thirds majority requirement for presidential nominations. An associate confirms Bryan may attend the convention to press the change, arguing democracy demands majority rule and opposition from a dangerous minority.
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Denver
Heat Toll in New York Rises Amid Torrid three Days
New York reports 75 dead and over 200 prostrations from a three day heat spell. Even with cooler air today, six deaths and several more faintings are recorded as relief arrives.
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East Side
Wisconsin plank on reclaiming wasted lands draws federal aid
A Milwaukee writer proposes a federal program to reclaim non productive lands for homesteads in states like Wisconsin. The plan urges laws enabling federal help for soil restoration and agriculture education to boost regional prosperity alongside existing western irrigation and reforestation efforts.
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A. M. Brayton
Denver
Col
Wisconsin
W. J. Kershaw
Milwaukee
Weisse
Gray
New York
James T. Lloyd
Missouri
Gray Bureau
Bryan
Lloyd
Merry crowd visits Hatfield works in La Crosse Wis
A La Crosse board of trade special drew about three hundred people to tour the Hatfield dam site and La Crosse Water Power company plant. The excursion featured orchestra performances, dinner, lake launches, and guided access to the massive concrete dam on the Black River with extensive bed rock testing noted by the state geologist.
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Hatfield
Wis
la Crosse
Denver Speeches Ignite Events as Credentials Report Delayed
In Denver the Credentials Committee is not ready to report as speeches begin energizing the crowd. The scene foregrounds Teddy in Chicago and Gore’s remarks touching on freedom and leadership while a floor delay shifts the timeline.
Convention News in a Nutshell
Second day opens at noon with a looming floor fight over credentials. Permanent Chairman Clayton may be installed late today or tomorrow. Cre dentials committee held a hot all night session with occasional verbal clashes. Platform committee finishes planks. Vice presidential pick pending Lincoln word. Bryan's nomination appears assured for tomorrow or Friday. Johnson and Gray total just over 120 votes. Weather ideal.
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Clayton
Lincoln
Bryan
Johnson
Gray
Demonstration in Denver Extends Beyond Roosevelt Benchmark
At 2 19 p m the Denver demonstration continues without abatement. It has lasted an hour and exceeds the Roosevelt demonstration by 13 minutes at this moment.
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Denver
Convention Preparations Ahead of Afternoon Floor Clash
Denver reports galler ies fill before noon as temporary leaders meet at the Brown Palace to map procedure for possible floor fight. Delegations parade streets with Tamany showing and 24 Indians pressed into service, signaling tense convention start.
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John E. Nevin
Denver
Bell
Dahlman
I. K. Dunn
Judge Wade
Iowa
Ollie James
Brown Palace
Tammany
Weather and Water Report from La Crosse Area
La Crosse records 52 degrees and 70 as the warmest of the period with 4 mile wind. River levels show falling in the upper section and rising in the lower section. La Crosse stage 11.3 feet down 0.2 while Prairie du Chien stands 13.7 feet up 0.2. Forecasts call for fair weather across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with warming tonight and through Thursday.
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Iowa
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