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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
1
In a flood bound city, Judge Gray may delay the Bell race while race 1 temporary chairman of the Denver convention remains, as heavy rains complicate plans.
The report details Bryan and Guffey exchanges, storm disruptions in Lincoln and surrounding areas, and train and streetcar service paralysis. It notes Bell delaying Bryan’s travel to Denver, washed-out rails, and attempts to reassemble anti Bryan talks with Gray and Johnson factions.
Washington July 6. The War Department ordered Colonel Schuyler commanding Fort Huachuca in southern Arizona to mobilize all possible assistance in fighting the serious fire raging on Huachuca Mountain in the Garces National Forest.
Lee P. Loomis reports from Denver that labor leaders debate the injunction plank. Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma, chairing the resolutions committee, opposes issuing any plank without notice and backs by William Murray of the Oklahoma House. Oklahoma hopes to insert an injunction plank in the Democratic platform, while Haskell indicates he has not seen Bryan’s draft and notes about 40 suggested planks were received.
In York Pennsylvania on July 6 a hot sun ignited celluloid score cards peeking from a vest worn by Cornelius Emig an elevator operator. His coat and vest burned beyond repair before the small blaze was noticed.
Guyot drove a two cylinder 18 horsepower car at Dieppe July 6 and won the race. His time was AR-21 with an average speed of 80.5 kilometers per hour.
In Denver and Lincoln reports, J. Mr. Guffey is re elected as national committeeman by the Pennsylvania delegation amid a factional bolt. The piece recounts Bryan’s attacks, Guffey’s counter, and a reference to weather and transit disruption in Fairview.
Iowa arrives for the Denver convention as two special trains reach the city. The caucus is slated for 2 PM Pacific time and may adjourn to tomorrow morning for committee appointments. Brown Palace hosts the Iowa delegation with more than a thousand attendees expected.
Atalissa mourns Vesta Croxen drowned at Rese ley's lake with funeral at her home and burial in West Liberty. Clyde Slater, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Slater, laid to rest at Healey cemetery near Moscow after services at his home.
The sheath gown becomes the fashion centerpiece in Denver with directoire styles seen in a major shop window last week. Experts forecast many more sheath and directoire gowns in the convention hall this week as forerunners trend nationwide.
Thos. D. Barr a young farm hand was thrown from his horse breaking his neck and dying instantly taken to DeWitt for burial arrangements in the locality.
Geo W Scott of Davenport telegrams Judge M J Wade urging continuation of the fight against closed doors in Congress. He asks Wade to prepare planks, carry the fight to the convention floor, and press for open sessions, open tariffs, and equal rights for all. Signed Geo W Scott.
William A. Sutherland endured a grueling Thermopolis to Council Bluffs trek in a covered wagon to win Edith Abood. The wedding followed the voyage, but he suffered a nervous breakdown and life-threatening illness, prompting a trip to southern California for recovery.
The Minnesota Johnson Special left St. Paul for Denver at 9 30 yesterday carrying 125 Governor Johnson supporters for the presidential nomination. Congressman Hammond travels with the group to place Johnson's name in nomination despite a rain dampened parade.
Iowa sees partly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms in the east and south tonight and Tuesday. Cooler temperatures follow. Illinois reports partial cloudiness with probable showers and thunderstorms and much cooler air. Sunrise 4 21, sunset 7 29.
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