This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
2
Delegates report Gov. Johnson still listed for the convention despite no clear votes outside Minnesota. Lynch notes calls from several states including New York back Johnson while others doubt Bryan can carry New York. An adviser hints Bryan may invite Johnson to his Cabinet if elected.
Denver dispatch notes recurring chatter on John Mitchell as Bryan’s running mate and new booms for Ollie James and William H Berry. Bryan’s camp prefers a conservative second, labor dynamics influence talks, Gray and Towne remain focal points, while Nixon and Littleton fade from consideration.
Weather notes for delegates recount two days of variable Colorado conditions in Denver. Forecaster says tonight will be partly cloudy with possible showers and Tuesday should bring fair skies and warmer temperatures.
Denver July 6 Labor leaders pressed for an anti injunction plank and a National Department of Labor as the Bryan backed platform is being drafted by the Convention Resolutions Committee. Gompers and allies met New York leaders to push labor positions while delegates weigh radical and conservative options.
Illinois delegates re elected Roger C. Sullivan as Democratic National Committeeman over W. J. Bryan's wishes. Samuel Alschuler named to the Committee on Resolutions replacing Edward F. Dunne. Sullivan sought reconsideration. Charles Boenschenstein withdrew after being overruled. Dunlap predicting Sullivan resignation.
A Kansas schoolteacher recounts a two year transformation from nervous exhaustion to strong health and a higher salary after adopting Grape-Nuts with cream. She says early illness and fear gave way to energy and confidence, noting she has not been sick in two years and now teaches with renewed vigor.
Denver dispatch reports Judge Alton B. Parker was chosen to represent New York on the Democratic National Convention Platform Committee. The caucus limited his action on anti injunction proposals while endorsing a skeleton platform and naming committee members including Parker. Leaders Murphy and Conners kept delegation options open for a first ballot on Bryan if sufficient support cannot be found to block him.
Tammany hundreds from New York City began arriving at Union Station in Denver on July 6. The delegation split into sections for lodging, with no parade planned. Secretary Thomas F. Smith managed hotel arrangements while leaders sought out Patrick McCarren and Murphy to map the caucus at noon.
Denver July 6 anti Bryan forces hold another secret meeting in the Equitable Building to coordinate opposition. Notables include Daniel F. Cohalan William F. Sheehan Col James M Guffey James O Smith A H Cox I L Straus Josiah Marvel and Frederick B Lynch. They hope New York Georgia and other states join to defeat Bryan with a decisive stand before Thursday.
Col Guffey gained 45 of 68 votes to be re elected National Committeeman as Bryan delegates bolt the Pennsylvania delegation amid accusations of illegality. The Bryanites suffer a setback as factional contests go unresolved and JP Fow deserts to Guffey, with the fight spilling into the National Committee Contest hearing.
Independence Party leaders recall Col Guffey's attack on Bryan and alleging paid support from Hearst Daly and others. They note Bryan did not commit to Hearst in 1900 and split Nebraska delegation to prevent a unified endorsement. Hearst plans a return for the late month convention but has not named a preferred candidate.
Denver July 6 Delegates from banners of New York and the Midwest gather at the Brown Hotel Albany as bands march into the depot. The scene resembles a festival with badges, laughter, and crowded lobbies while politics recedes into background.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.