Democrats Select Denver for National Convention
The Democratic National Committee chose Denver to host the 1908 convention on July 7 after Denver offered 100000 dollars in cash plus free use of the hall. Other bids from Louisville and Chicago included smaller cash promises and free venues. The vote reflected money's sway over politics and sparked debate among members about regional balance and past party splits.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Denver
Louisville
Kentucky
St. Paul
Johnson
Twin City
Minnesota
Chicago
James Hamilton Lewis
Democratic Party
East
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Bryan Accepts Denver as Democratic National Convention Site
William Jennings Bryan said he was pleased by the Denver selection for the Democratic National Convention and that any location between Boston and San Francisco would have sufficed. He favored a date after the Republican convention and noted no strong preference among possible cities.
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Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Denver
Boston
San Francisco
Philippines
Porto Rico
Bryan
Murder witness shot near Burlington in Jefferson case
Augustus Rose of Burlington, a key witness in the Jefferson murder trial, was shot at close range by an unseen shooter in the Burlington outskirts. He is reported to be likely to recover. An inquest heard his sister describe gunmen fleeing toward a blacksmith shop linked to three men detained yesterday. A Burlington posse searches for the shooter.
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Mount Holly
N. J
Augustus Rose
Burlington
Jefferson
Rose
New York
Taft
Plymouth
Messrs. Root
Meyer
Garfield
NEW POST OFFICE URGED FOR NEW YORK CITY
A Senate report from the commission on New York postal facilities calls the current post office deplorable and inadequate. It recommends Congress fund a new building and authorize the New York postmaster to rent temporary quarters near the main office at up to 100000 dollars annually, while plans for faster railroad-terminal stations are explored.
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Washington
New York City
Scott
Bartholdi
Meyer
Senate
New York
Congress
Run Away in Pajamas from Willard Parker Hospital
Four boy prisoners with diphtheria escaped the House of Refuge transfer and fled from Willard Parker Hospital on Sixteenth Street at 2 a.m. Police detail guarded the remaining youths as officials fear outside accomplices aided the escape and further spread of disease.
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Willard Parker Hospital
Sixteenth Street
East River
Joseph P. Byers
House of Refuge
Byers
Maine Sees Early Spring Bloom In December
In Biddeford Maine on December 12 the warm spell brings swelling buds and dandelions in full bloom. Blueberry flowers were spotted near town as locals note this is the warmest December on record the icemen fear for a crop.
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the Tribune
Biddefore
Maine
Harvard Grip Outbreak At Harvard University
Telegraph reports a severe grip epidemic at Harvard University linked to students wearing low shoes. Forty students hospitalized as cases rise, prompting warnings from campus health officials.
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Harvard
Tribune
J . Boston
Harvard Universty
Presidents and Governors Toast at Pennsylvania Society Dinner
James M. Beck lauds President Roosevelt and Senator Knox at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Governor Hughes of New York receives warm applause while pledging cooperation with Pennsylvania on conservation, water power, and public health in a evening honoring Pennsylvania.
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James M. Beck
Waldorf-Astoria
Keystone State
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Society of New York
Allan C. Bakewell
Society
Roosevelt
Jericho
Hughes
Beck
New York
Pennsylvania
Ready Fleet Braces for Pacific Voyage and Global Reach
The 16 ship battleship fleet at Olid Point Comfort is declared ready for a Pacific voyage with charts guiding routes to Manila and Gibraltar. Ordnance crews store over two million pounds of ammunition and install a new fire control system while dispersing guncotton to minimize risk. The Mayflower will lead the fleet in a morning departure with a twenty one gun salute and a ceremonial review before sailing.
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Olid Point Comfort
Pacific
South Atlantic
Magellan
San Francisco
Manila
Latry
Gibraltar
Globe
Magdalena Bay
Naval Arsenal
Navy
Geakly
Maine
Chesapeake Bay
No Japanese on Pacific Fleet Sailors Weed Out Japanese cooks
Norfolk December 12 reports from shore leave indicate the Pacific Fleet will depart Monday with no Japanese cooks or servants aboard Ironclads. Commanding officers are quietly replacing them with African American sailors. HAAN'S RESTAURANT, PARK ROW BLOG mentions music and dining.
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Norfolk
Pacific
Haan
Park Row
Cannon's boom moves to secure Illinois delegation
Chicago dispatch reports Speaker Cannon’s presidential bid gaining traction in Illinois. Key figures like Dan Campbell, Gardner, Fred M. Blount, and Roy West acknowledge a solid Illinois delegation for Cannon, with Roosevelt strength shifting and a possible second-choice alignment favoring Cannon if Hughes falls short.
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Tribune
Chicago
Cannon
Dan” F. Campbell
Gardner
Fred M. Blount
Roy O. West
Republican State Central Committee
Illinois
Hopkins
Roosevelt
London papers on Roosevelt statement
London editors view Roosevelt declaration against renomination as a pivotal move. They praise the decision and note his anti trust stance damaged support, raising doubts on re election prospects and the likelihood of a Democrat victory or a 1912 candidacy.
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London
Roosevelt
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Hughes Nominated for President by 11th Assembly District
At a Brooklyn meeting of the 11th Assembly District committee held at 419 Classon Avenue Governor Hughes was unanimously indorsed as the Republican candidate for President. Enthusiasm rose whenever his name was mentioned and Senator Travis replaced Postmaster Roberts as district leader.
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11Th Assembly District Committee
Classon Avenue
Brooklyn
Hughes
United States
Travis
Postmaster Roberts
Taft May Get Tennessee In 1908 Convention
W J Oliver signals Taft support from Tennessee with Newell Sanders and H Clay Evans backing him as potential nominee and vice presidential contender. Other state leaders also favor Taft, making Tennessee likely to instruct for him at the convention.
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Tribune
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. J. Oliver
Tennessee
Newell Sanders
Sanders
H. Clay Evans
London
Taft
Russian professor loses 750 pounds in diamond caper
Professor Vladimir Svitlowsky of St Petersburg studying labor conditions at the University page lost 750 in English pounds to an Englishman who lured him with diamonds outside the St James Building at Broadway and 26th Street. The Englishman returned to fetch the money as police await.
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Vladimir Svitlowsky
Department of Political Economy
University of
St. James
President Seeks Clear Party Line-Up in Republican Rift
Washington voices show President predicts a clear split in the Republican ranks over his policies. He praises Taft as the logical candidate for his wing, urges candidates to earn support on merit, and dismisses schemes for third-term advocacy. Roosevelt plans to vote for the party nominee if the opposition wins.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Republican Party
Taft
Tyro
William H. Taft
Roosevelt
Treasury
Hitchcock
Cortelyou
Mr. Taft
Oyster Bay
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Colorado
Teller
Nal Committee
R. R. Kenney
Delaware
George Gray
Kenney
Conners
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Charles d’Autremont, Jr
Perry Belmont
Convention City
Dee
Commission
Usher
Knox Room
Penn
Governor Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Albany
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Pictorial News Company
Pacific Fleet
New England
South
Caner
West
Hughes Natural
Indorse Hughes
Low
Riker
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