Plethora of Words Holds Up Platform in Denver
Special to The New York Times Denver July 9 After more than forty eight hours of labor the Democratic platform was completed It rejects government ownership of railroads and utilities and shows a patched up largely granger crafted document with long speeches from Oklahoma Governor Haskell and Lincoln Mayor Brown The push to nominate Bryan dominates the finale with 887 votes against him and a list of states opposing the move including California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Georgia Illinois Iowa Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia and DC
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Guffey Troubles Managers in Bryan Campaign
Denver July 9 The Bryan campaign faces trouble as Col. Guffey of Pennsylvania resists defeat and fuels concern among those running the Bryan machine. The effort to crush his political life proves difficult.
Guffey Drops From Pennsylvania Convention Caucus
James Kerr heads the Pennsylvania faction’s action after Col. James M. Guffey and followers refuse to join the caucus. Kerr elected National Committeeman with 41 1/4 of the delegation’s 68 votes. D C De Witt abstains citing doubts on regularity of proceedings.
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Democratic Press Opposition to Bryan in 1900 Campaign
The Times surveyed editors of Democratic papers about Bryan as the presidential candidate. The Brooklyn Eagle restates a firm anti Bryan anti Populist stance. Replies from The Manchester Union and The Charlotte Observer note support for Taft or reluctance to back Bryan depending on the Denver platform, while The Detroit Free Press states it will not support Bryan.
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Bryan VP race unsettled as convention nears end
Democratic National Convention adjourns with no Bryan running mate chosen and New York leaders undecided. Illinois backs John Mitchell but he declines. Francis of Missouri bows out. Indiana's John Kern gains renewed support as Georgia proposes Clark Howell for second on the ticket.
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Gray Bars Second Place In Vice Presidential Drift
Judge George Gray in Wilmington declares he will not accept any Democratic nomination for Vice President under any circumstances. He says he will not respond to calls or letters urging acceptance and will maintain his firm refusal through to the end.
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Seeing Denver car praises Portland building by Tammany crew
The Denver Seeing Denver car, carrying Tammany Hall men, extolled a nearby Portland building as one of the newest and finest, prompting locals to note the display during July.
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Millionaire tenants amid city rent debate
The remarks describe apartment houses housing many prominent families with rents six to seven rooms and bath from 60 to 80 dollars monthly with heat and light included. A bystander exclaims Holy smoke and notes Tammany influence as these millionaires spend freely.
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Denver Shines Under Blazing Heat at Convention
Denver reporters describe the hottest day since arrivals for a convention. The dry heat made delegates shed coats in a crowded hall. A one way breeze offered relief but failed to cool the streets as New Yorkers note the heat wave travels west.
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