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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
5
In Denver the Bryan camp claims momentum with messages from New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and others suggesting defeat of Bryan on the first ballot is unlikely. Utah and Idaho factions clash over anti Mormon and anti polygamy issues while Towne presses for New York backing and Gray remains a rival for VP.
Governor Johnson of Minnesota, visiting Webster City Iowa on July 2, states he will not accept the vice presidential nomination if offered. He confirms Denver dispatches suggesting plans to gain Bryan support by not aligning with Gray for the presidential nomination.
Denver reports Mr Bryan seeks a conference with T D O'Brien of Minnesota a strong Johnson supporter. O'Brien departs St Paul for Denver on July 3. Johnson men expect the meeting to cover the Vice Presidential question while noting Johnson will not consent to be considered for the ticket under current conditions.
Fourteen delegates and many sightseers bound for the Denver convention visit Lincoln. Mr. Bryan hosts a luncheon and tour of Fairview, signaling he will not push a candidate or plank before the convention unless forced, while signaling possible anti injunction support from Coler Kern and Clayton and noting La Follette Republicans may align with Democrats this fall.
Telegraph report from Omaha July 2 states the Denver Democratic platform will include a straight anti injunction plank with no compromise. The Omaha World Herald supports Bryan and will editorialize that Nebraska planks will be adopted in Denver, stressing Bryan's stance and its indorsement by the party.
Delaware sends main body to Denver with L Irving Handy Peter J Ford William Saulsbury L L Layton and S M Soper as alternate holding proxy for C S Pennewho was unable to go State Chairman Thomas F Bayard and ex Judge David T Marvel accompany the group Bayard says they have a good fighting chance and aim to keep Bryan off on the first and second ballots then back Gray to win
Jackson Mississippi July 2 ex Governor James K Vardaman urges William Jennings Bryan to keep the national platform free of any reference to black voters in the coming campaign He argues that Democrats in the South cannot appeal to Northern black voters while denying them the vote locally and that Republicans also want to discard negro influence in Southern politics The letter portrays blacks as an expensive burden to both parties and notes fear of Democratic gains if the issue is dropped.
Ohio friends push M E Ingalls for vice presidency as the fortieth candidate could emerge soon. The Denver scene notes his growing advocacy and the ongoing jockeying among possible contenders ahead of the Fourth.
Taft held talks with Cannon Cortelyou and Meyer and said formal nomination notification will be delivered in Cincinnati on July 28. He plans to begin his acceptance speech in Hot Springs next week and outlines campaign plans after the Hot Springs subcommittee meeting.
Frank B. Kellogg arrived in Washington and plans to attend a Hot Springs meeting with Taft. He backs Frank Hitchcock for the Republican National Committee chair. Kellogg will stay in Hot Springs until the subcommittee session. The timing hinges on Taft’s talks with the committee and governing officials.
Rodney Miss July 2 A Black professor D W Gary tied to Republican politics at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College is dismissed by Governor Edward Noel and trustees after urging social equality at a Republican congress in Brookhaven and seeking a Mississippi seat at Chicago convention. He faced threats of tar and feathering as he left town.
Des Moines dispatch reports Justice William J. Gaynor’s name may be pushed as Bryan’s running mate. Tammany boss Charles F. Murphy and Senator Patrick H. McCarren discuss the scheme on the Denver-bound train, with Murphy seeking to gain leverage over McCarren and influence the New York delegation.
Col James M. Guffey, Democratic leader from Pennsylvania, arrived in Denver and urged a platform aligned with true Democracy and new candidates. He said the party seeks stability and prosperity, noting Bryan’s likely nomination but predicting a fight if Bryan is chosen amid uninstructed delegates.
John B. Stanchfield, counsel for the Metropolitan Street Railway, says he is not a candidate for Vice-President. He remains busy in his law practice and is unlikely to attend the Democratic convention as Elmira’s delegate. Justice Gaynor denies any nomination promise and notes the contingency is remote. Senator McCarren met Gaynor before Denver trip.
Cleveland, July 2. Mayor Tom L. Johnson left Cleveland tonight for Lincoln, Nebraska, to confer with Mr. Bryan before Ohio delegates reach Denver. He plans to discuss the anti-injunction plank, public ownership, and the initiative and referendum ideas, which he favors for inclusion in the Democratic platform. He also aims to seek the chairmanship of the national committee.
Bozeman Montana July 2 The state Democratic Convention instructs its six delegate delegation to cast votes for William Jennings Bryan for the Presidential nomination if his name remains before the convention Ex Senator William A Clark leads the slate T J Walsh Walter S Hartman W B George ex Governor R D Smith and R S Ford also named The platform condemns forestry service for creating large treeless forest reserves W G Conrad of Great Falls is endorsed for the Vice Presidential nomination if a western candidate is preferred by delegates
President Gompers and Secretary Morrison of the AFL left for Denver to attend the Democratic National Convention. He reiterated that the anti-injunction plank remains unchanged, stressing it as a matter of right rather than preference.
Roswell D Williams, a Tammany leader of the 7th District, is removed as secretary of the New York Park Board at a meeting of the Arsenal yesterday. Mayor McClellan and Commissioner O Brien face no blame as Williams was cited for inefficiency and inattention to duty. William J Fransiol appointed successor at a salary of 4300 a year, replacing Williams who earned 180 a year. Williams had been secretary since last fall with McClellan backing his prior primaries victory. The action comes amid a web of political deals involving the state committee from the 18th Senate District and tensions between McClellan allies and O Brien.
Debs, the Socialist party presidential candidate, was sharply rebuked at the Socialist Labor party national convention in Arlington Hall. Delegates from twelve states, plus two Hungarian Socialist Federation delegates, rejected endorsing Debs and voted to seek harmony without backing him. Comrade De Leon argued against endorsement, urging loyalty to party independence.
John Neiderstein Queens County Clerk travels abroad with his wife Mrs Neiderstein and Mr and Mrs W Gunther to join Joseph Bermel destined for Borough President. They will meet in Carlsbad and return in September as a factional fight unfolds in Queens Democratic Party over Cassidy and Paddy Mara with Cassidy basing headquarters in Jamaica.
Des Moines July 2 Governor A B Cummins announced he will not resign from office and says he has never seriously considered stepping down. He defended his record and reaffirmed commitment to governing Iowa amid questions about his tenure.
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