Lighter Side Of The 1908 Republican Convention In Chicago
Special to The New York Times reports on the 1908 GOP gathering in Chicago with Perry Heath noting a kerosene-free convention, minimal beards, and a mix of jokes, telegraphs, and political maneuvering. Delegates, officials, and reporters discuss Beveridge, Fairbanks, Taft, and Hammond while a White House telegraph operator works through sleepless nights.
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In Touch With The Coliseum Describes Taft Roosevelt Debate
Washington dispatch notes President Taft and Secretary Taft relieved by Chicago Convention calm after Roosevelt mention. Both fixated on campaign messaging with long distance links to Chicago and White House staff intensifying efforts. Possible VP picks Dolliver or Cummins discussed, anti injunction plank urged for platform.
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Democratic delegates chosen to back Bryan at Colorado convention
In Glenwood Springs on June 16 the Democratic State Convention instructed its ten delegates to vote for W. J. Bryan for President. Ex Gov. Alva Adams presented the platform praising Bryan as patriotic and independent. Denver factional fights centered on Speer vs Patterson, with the Speer delegation seated 452 to 190. Delegates named include Hughes, Thomas, Bradford, Beckwith, Limberger, Kaiser, Vigil, Jones, McAliney, Wheeler. El-Gov Adams elected National Committeeman. A harmonizing resolution for Denver primaries was adopted.
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Charles J. Hughes, Jr
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Denver
Elmer C. Beckwith
Boulder
Henry M. Limberger
Julesburg
Christian Kaiser
Breckenriege
J. A. Vigil
Trinidad
M. E. Jones
Colorado Springs
F. R. McAliney
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Robber Attacks Middletown Woman Cuts Off Ear
In Montgomery area a robber battered Mrs. Joseph McVoy, cut off an ear, and mutilated her before leaving her for dead. The attacker, “August,” a discharged Swede farmhand, is being hunted as bloodhounds join the search. Police and neighbors rushed to aid, finding the home ransacked and the injured woman later showing awareness. The husband, a former policeman, and the elderly father-in-law are present. doctors say she will likely die.
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Bryan Denies Platform Writing Role For Bryan
Chicago dispatch reports a Democratic sub committee outlines a conservative ticket and platform for the Denver convention. Norman E Mack predicts Bryan wins on the first ballot. discussions include Chanler and Stanchfield as possible running mates and a cautious platform aimed at uniting the party.
Two thieves attack Bayonne editor's wife at home
Mrs Mildred Cody wife of Maurice J Cody editor of The Paper Trade Journal was beaten choked and kicked by two intruders who looted valuables then fled. She identified James Carr and John Coyle of Jersey City as the culprits who were arrested and later recognized by neighbors and Mrs Cody.
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Opium Shops to be Closed in International Settlement
Rate payers in AMCY China adopt a resolution to shut all opium smoking shops within two months. A limited number may be licensed to sell prepared opium until March 1909, half that number re licensed until March 1910, after which prepared opium traffic is to be banned entirely.
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Dog Attacks Five Year Old in Brooklyn
A St Bernard bit Annie Decatrorlif, five, daughter of Dr. Peter Decatrorlif of Borough Park, Brooklyn. The dog died within a half hour after the attack. family suspects poisoning as it convulsed before death. The parents fear no dogs but will have the animal's head examined.
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Brooklyn
Runaway Bridge Cable Wrecks Havoc On Brooklyn Street
A loose footbridge cable between the Manhattan Bridge towers surged through Plymouth Street injuring two men and striking a Hoboken driver and a horse. The wire, 1 1/2 inches thick and weighing hundreds of tons, slid into the river after bystanders restrained it. Police boat patrol limited further danger as workers secured the end and prepared to test for damage.
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Waterspouts Pass Close By Clyde Line Steamer Huron
Wireless report from the Clyde Line steamer Huron bound for Jacksonville near Savannah Ga last night describes two large waterspouts passing at close range without causing damage or image to the vessel. The crew reported the spouts appeared to skim the water and then vanish as the ship continued.
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Senator W. J. Tully Announces Resignation from Senate
State Senator William J. Tully of Steuben County wrote to Gov. Hughes yesterday formally announcing his resignation from the Senate. He had decided to resign some time ago but postponed to avoid embarrassing the Governor. He plans to practice law in this city.
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