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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
1
The Democratic gathering winds down this afternoon with Bryan as a partner in play. A large crowd of delegates and visitors files out tired but satisfied after a rigorous convention, with work finished and plans to finish today.
Denver July 10 John W Kern of Indiana was nominated by acclamation for vice president at 3 40 p m Pacific time as state after state seconded the nomination Towne of New York withdrew and most support shifted to Kern Howell also withdrew and his adherents joined Kern by the end the roll call showed Kern as the unanimous choice
Denver report describes Iowa newspaper man visiting Kern in his hotel room to congratulate him on a probable vice presidential nomination. Kern, 58, Indianapolis resident, married with three children, is portrayed as modest and sentimental. Mentions possible seconders Rose, Ollie James, and Senator Stone. Mitchell viewed as unlikely. A committee of Claude Porter, Jerry Sullivan, and Congressman Hamilton will confer with other delegations.
Geo Hoffman, a 15 year old from Phillipsburg Pennsylvania, stepped off a westbound train at Arden during a water stop and was left behind. His father, after missing him, traveled to Chicago and wired authorities. Police in Muscatine traced the boy and reunited him with his father before sending him onward.
Denver July 10 Judge Wade addressed the convention during the wait for resolutions. He praised leaders Clayton and Bell and criticized Chicago platform promises. He urged honesty as the dominating influence in public life and demanded integrity in corporations and private affairs.
Judge Charles A Bishop of the Iowa Supreme Court collapsed in Waterloo while socializing with US Attorney Fred Faville and Judge Bol linger during a State Bar Association banquet. A brain clot caused his death witnessed by about 50 bar members as resolutions of condolence were adopted. Bishop, appointed in 1903, would have served until 1910.
Four and a half miles northwest of Winfield in Wayne township a violent arson attempt endangers H S Livesay, his wife, and two young children. A chloroform soaked cotton wad was hurled into their sleeping room and kerosene soaked on stairs. A fire caught but was smothered by a heavy blanket and quickly extinguished with minimal damage.
R. W. Richards, a Davenport Bag company salesman, collapsed and died this morning in Sandiland's clothing store at Busey, a few miles from Oskaloosa Iowa. The death occurred about daybreak and details were not available.
Iowa City July 10 Special Dr Henry Albert state bacteriologist examines and treats six dogs sent from Muscatine Tipton Cedar Rapids and Ida Grove. In Tipton and Ida Grove the animals bit people. All six are believed hydrophobia victims though verdict not yet reached.
A dense narrative recounts a session labeled session five and its delegates with dramatic, graphic language. The piece emphasizes tense exchanges and participant roles as it sketches power dynamics and the unfolding discourse among attendees.
Ollie James energizes delegates in support of Bryan during a pivotal nominating speech. Applause erupts repeatedly as Sullivan offers comments, prompting brief spasmodic cheers and renewed attention from the crowd.
William J. Bryan of Nebraska was nominated for president at 3:30 am after a wild convention display. Balloting showed Bryan ahead with 892 votes to 46 for Johnson and 659 for Gray amid dramatic speeches and a colorful, crowded scene.
Washington July 10 James S Sherman the Republican candidate for vice president will retire from the Republican congressional committee of which he is chairman. The announcement was made by Senator Hemenway of Indiana who was in Washington with Representative McKinley of Illinois after a conference with Judge Taft at Hot Springs Virginia.
In Hot Springs Virginia Judge Taft met with George R Sheldon newly elected treasurer of the Republican National Committee Sheldon refused to evade New York campaign fund publicity law saying there are other ways to move contributions without listing them in New York and dismissed such ideas.
Bisley England July 10 United States rifle team led the international event with 428 at 200 yards, Sweden second with 23. At 500 yards the Americans scored 488 of 450. Lieut Simon Wins of Ohio captured the gold in the individual 300 metre event.
In Scott township Iowa a lightning bolt struck Ed Greer home and nearby property. Miss Nettie Greer suffered facial burns while the rest of the Greer family escaped with shocks. A steer was killed and telephone lines singed. A fireball raced through the room where the Greers sat.
Lusitania lowers all previous times across the Atlantic 2,891 miles. The turbiner arrived off Sandy Hook lightship at four days 19 hours 36 minutes, surpassing former records. The voyage from New York began July 6, marking a remarkable long distance run.
Mary Rose of Muscatine and four others linked to the death of 17 year old Bertha Meintz whose body was found on a sand bar near Upper Alton. Investigators tie the gypsy band to the case as four adults and several children are detained in Peoria after conflicting statements.
Lincoln July 10. Bryan declares he will not seek a second term if elected, urging singleness of purpose and duty to God and country. Denver July 10. Bryan nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention on the first ballot amid frenzied demonstrations lasting until 3:40 a.m. The night session produced tumult and showcases the party’s fervor in support of Bryan.
Iowa City July 10 five fellowships and 27 scholarships in the graduate college have been awarded for the coming year by the university. Recipients include Louis C Marolf Wilton Junction scholarship in German Abram O Thomas Wellman scholarship in geology and John E Kimball West Liberty resident physician in university hospital. The university spends about 4000 yearly on scholarships and fellowships ranging 159 to 225 each to encourage advanced study along special lines.
Iowa remains generally fair tonight and Saturday with warmer air in the east and cooler conditions in the west. Illinois sees mostly fair weather with a risk of locally scattered thunderstorms in the north tonight or Saturday and warmer temperatures tonight. Sunrise is 4 23, sunset 17 7, moonset 1 26.
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