Delegates Stream to Denver For 1908 Democratic Style Convention
Western delegations gather ahead of the 1908 Democratic gathering in Denver. The advance guard signals a picturesque, lively scene similar to prior conventions. Denver hosts promise breezy hospitality and a clean, pleasant stay for delegates and visitors.
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New York
Tilden
Hancock
Cleveland
Leckless
Kansas
Feffer
Bayard
Thurman
West
Denver
Bryan's Platform Shaped for Democratic Convention
Denver July 4 The Democratic National Convention committee on resolutions will base its work on the Nebraska state platform embodying Bryan's exact views on national issues. A larger sub-committee will draft the platform with hearings for those seeking to present planks. Labor leader Samuel Gompers and railroad men advocate broad injunctions. Frank S. Monnett offers legal history on injunctions.
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Denver
Nebraska
Bryan
Lincoln
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
R. Fuller
National Brotherhood of Railroad Men
Frank S. Monnett
Ohio
Democratic Party
Bryan considered Ridder for vice presidency
Denver July 4 Herman Ridder of New York is Bryan’s preferred running mate according to reports. Bryan managers see Ridder as a German descent conservative gold Democrat who could win New York's German vote and bolster tariff revision support. Ridder arrived and stated his opposition to Bryan while planning to campaign against Nebraskan among delegates.
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Denver
Herman Ridder
New York
Bryan
Ridder
Lincoln
United States
The
Democracy
Tha
New York State
Mr. Ridder
South
Gray and Bryan Ticket Urged by Gray Campaigns
Denver, July 4. Josiah Marvel and Richard J. Beamish for George Gray urge delegates to nominate Gray for President and Bryan for Vice President. They claim Gray and Bryan would secure electoral votes in several states and position Bryan to lead the party in four years. Delaware delegates, led by L. Irving Handy, back Gray for the presidency.
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Denver
Josiah Marvel
Richard J. Beamish
George Gray
Delaware
Judge Gray
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Gray
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
West Virginia
Maryland
Indiana
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Illinois
Colorado
L. Irving Handy
Never, Says Gray On Vice Presidential Bid
Wilmington July 4 Judge George Gray said he had not received a Denver letter asking for his VP nomination and would under no circumstances accept the nomination. He noted the Vice Presidency holds high honor but stood by his earlier reasoning against a presidential bid or a vice presidential run.
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Wilmington
Del
George Gray
Denver
Bryan
Josiah Marvel
Gray Men
Frederick B. Lynch
Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Murphy
Sheehan
New York
Lewis Nixon
Joseph Cassidy
P. F
Taggart
Mr. Murphy
William J. Conners
Norman E. Mack
Justice Gaynor
Denver Fourth of July Scene Attracts National Delegates
Denver hosts a bustling Fourth of July with the Democratic national convention three days away. Delegates arrive from Missouri North Carolina and Nebraska while figures like Alton Parker Charles Murphy and Governor Haskell draw interest. Charles W Bryan makes his first national appearance as brother to the candidate.
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Denver
American Eagle
Democratic Rooster
State Capitol
Missouri
Senator Stone
North Carolina
Glenn
Alton B. Parker
Colonel Clayton
Alabama
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Haskell
Oklahoma
Tillman
Bailey
Culberson
Champ Clark
John Sharp Williams
Parker
Mr. Bryan
Quarantine Imposed on Porto Cabello Arrivals
Willemstad Curacao July 4 local authorities enforce ten days quarantine for passengers arriving from Porto Cabello where a pernicious fever, believed to be yellow fever, has appeared.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Porto Cabello
Gray Talk Persists in Bid for Bryan Gray Ticket Pair
Denver July 4. Gray backers push for Gray Bryan ticket while Bryan men weigh Gaynor option. Tammany boss Murphy seeks VP for New York, McCarren clout, and platform edits. he stalls on a chosen running mate pending delegate arrival and talks.
Murphy Hedges on Bryan Fight as New York Deliberates
Denver July 4 reports show anti Bryan leaders debating continuation of the fight and awaiting New York’s stance led by Tammany Hall chief Charles Murphy. Murphy sẽ delay an explicit position until the Monday caucus while NY votes remain undecided and Gray and Johnson allies stay silent.
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Denver
William J. Bryan
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Pennsylvania
William F. Sheehan
New York City
Bryan
Porch Campaign Opens in Bryan’s Lincoln Picnic City
Lincoln July 4 reports the start of the front porch campaign at Fairview with William Jennings Bryan addressing eight hundred delegates from eight states. The day featured festive crowds, a Pennsylvanian delegation, and clashes over National Committeeman Guffey while Bryan predicted a Denver nomination and a hopeful election prospect.
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Lincoln
Neb
Fairview
Bryan
Cook County
Mr. Bryan
Mecca
White House
Delegations Rally Behind Bryan for Vice Presidency
Mississippi Pennsylvania Oklahoma Massachusetts Vermont Chicago Omaha pay respects to Bryan and depart by special trains toward Denver. North Carolina declares solid support for Bryan and opposes conflicts as Cleveland memorial debated. Florida touts Broward as VP candidate but Alabama supports Bryan as preferred choice and platform writer. Mississippi delegation plans a surprise visit to Fairview, while Columbia State editor Gonzales backs a strong nominee and Gray if from New York.
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Guffey
Pennsylvania
James Kerr
Clearfield
Penn
Bryan
Chicago
Robert E. Burke
Roger C. Sullivan
Cook County
Mr. Bryan
Chi «Go
Johnson
Ohio
Harvey Garber
National Committee
William Prentiss
Ill
Prentiss
J. W. Tomlinson
Alabama
Clayton
W. R. Hearst
Independence League
Hearst
Nebraskan
New York
Mr. Hearst
Charles P. Williams
Manton M. Wyvell
Fairview
Jackson Club
Omaha
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Vermont
Denver
Daniel
North Carolina
Cleveland
Florida
Broward
Jennings
Cunningham
Tomlinson
William E. Gonzales
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Gray
Nixon’s Lane Boom Garners California Support
Denver July 4 Lewis Nixon launches a campaign for Frank lin K Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission as second place candidate. He argues Lane’s railroad rulings would aid Bryan and secure California’s vote. Colonel J Hamilton Lewis backs the Californian over a New Yorker.
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Gaynor
Lewis Nixon
Franklin K. Lane
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
Bryan
J. Hamilton Lewis
Democrats Nominate Brantley. Urge Bryan for Second on Ticket
In Brunswick Georgia on July 4 Democrats of the 11th Congress District renominate Congressman W G Brantley and adopt a resolution urging William J Bryan to take second place on the national ticket with Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota to receive first place.
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Brunswick
11Th Congress
W.G. Brantley
William J. Bryan
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Fireworks explosion injures dozens at Indian Harbor event
At the Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich on July 4 a fireworks display worth about 1000 dollars exploded sending rockets and candles into a crowd of about a thousand yachtsmen and guests. Dozens were injured, including a woman whose hand was cut and another who fainted. several vessels and club structures narrowly avoided fire as physicians and drivers rushed to aid the injured.
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Greenwich
Conn
Indian Harbor Yacht Club
Thore
New York City
E. ©. Benedict
F. S. Hastings
Indian Harbor
Banner Raising in Shea District Club House
The Republican organization of the 7th Assembly District led by John J. Shea will raise a large banner at their club house 235 East 31st street tomorrow. Addresses will be delivered by a prominent speaker.
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Mth Assembly District
John 3. Shea
East 31St Street
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