McCarren Out, Guffey Seated in Party Feud
In Denver the Credentials Committee ousted Senator Patrick McCarren by unanimous vote and seated Col. James M. Guffey from Pennsylvania after a bitter all night session. Roger Sullivan and Frederick Dubois were seated in their contests, while tensions flared with Coler accusing McCarren of being in league with bosses as protests echoed through the room.
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Democrats Grind Through Labor Plank Battles and Bryan Draft
Denver dispatch reports the National Democratic platform generation underway with sub committees drafting planks on labor, navy adequacy, and civil rights. Debate centers on Japanese exclusion, Roosevelt praise, Mormon section, and federal ownership, with Bryan’s influence shaping the final tone.
Tariff reform debated by Democratic resolutions panel
Denver July 8 The sub-Committee on Tariff proposes immediate tariff revision with rates on wood pulp print paper lumber and timber dropped to free list. The platform preamble favors Republican reform yet condemns predatory wealth and calls for equal rights to all and special privileges to none. Inman pushes a coast defense plank and tighter limits on Oriental labor immigration.
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Labor leaders hopeful in Denver anti injunction plank push
Labor leaders who spoke before the Resolutions Committee in Denver on July 8 voiced confidence their anti injunction plank and related labor demands will be considered. They had no assurance from Bryan's team but believed labor will gain a strong showing in the platform and that John Mitchell may be Bryan's running mate.
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Real Indians Lead Tammany Parade in Denver
Denver July 8 Tammany braves about 500 paraded the streets led by real Indians in war paint Charles Murdy and J Sargeant Cram captained the Fourteenth Byers tribe they missed 100 members who went to Colorado Springs The crowd cheered the big banner Tammany 1789 1908 as they discussed expenses and the convention crowds
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Colorado Springs
Denver Weather: Hot Day Eases as Breeze Arrives
Denver, July 8. It has been hot today with the temperature around 75 early in the afternoon. New Yorkers visiting the city perspired little as a breeze came up and cooled the town, while editors in Denver contrast local climate to eastern heat.
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Bryan Move by Denver Tribute Inspires Democrats
W J Bryan expresses deep gratitude for the Denver tribute as delegates to the Democratic National Convention send supportive telegrams. He and staff monitor the wire reports from Fairview while a watermelon gathering with reporters provides a brief distraction. Local figures including Otto Doederlein and Frederick A Pike visit, with Folk of Missouri sending congratulations on the ovation.
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Spooner Predicts Bryan Lands Nomination and Loss
Ex Senator John C. Spooner, now a lawyer in the city, watches Denver with interest. He predicts Democrats will nominate Bryan, who will win the nomination but lose the general election. Spooner says Bryan will be defeated and criticizes his long support. He notes Charles F. Murphy appears to control the vice presidential choice, through Bryan.
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