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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
17
The article argues Bryan will shape a platform echoing La Follette talking points, promising railroad valuation and bank deposit guarantees. It predicts a stark choice for voters between Bryanism and progressive Republicans Taft and Roosevelt, with Democrats destined for a sweeping defeat.
Major Brown arrives with Bryans draft for the Democratic platform in Denver. Bryan reportedly modified anti injunction language to win conservative support while keeping core ideas. Governors Folk and Haskell confer as delegates, with Gompers and various interest groups pushing their planks.
Denver July reports indicate Bryan may back a Democratic platform clause allowing emergency injunctions in labor disputes with a self dissolving provision after three to five days. A Fairview dinner and Haskell chaired resolutions work push a candidate friendly process for drafting the plank.
Hundreds from New York City arrive by special train to Union Station in Denver. They disperse to hotels without a parade, with officials arranging quarters and marking delegates by red white and blue ribbons. Senator McCarren’s Brooklyn and upstate delegates join, completing New York’s convention delegation.
Denver reports a deepening split between State Chairman William J. Conners of Buffalo and Tammany boss Charles F. Murphy. Murphy avoids talks with Conners as the two-year alliance frays, while Conners accepts reverses with a wry, ironical outlook about politics.
Baltimore reports say Senator Isidor Rayner is mentioned in Denver as a potential Vice Presidential candidate. Rayner states he would not permit nomination and prefers Senate work over any Vice Presidency.
Representative Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth with Miss Corinne D Robinson arrived in Denver to stay at Walhurst with Mr and Mrs Thomas F Walsh and attend the Democratic convention. The president's daughter and niece accompany him on the trip.
Temporary Chairman Theodore A. Bell escaped Lincoln floods by riding a hand car to Rokeby and then a special train to Belleville for a Rock Island connection to Denver. Severe washouts, halted traffic, and ruined gas and electric service cripple daily life as rain totals exceed 1892 records. Bell aims to reach the convention on time despite the disaster.
New York delegates discussed nominating Senator Newlands of Nevada for vice president as part of a push to discipline Judge Parker and press Bryan alignment. The New York caucus named a ten member resolutions sub committee, debated anti injunctions and railroad valuation, and eyed a Bryan platform. McCarren’s protest on credentialing was sidelined by Bryan supporters. full committee to hear merits later.
In Frankfort Kentucky Special Judge J S Morris called for trial in Georgetown on the Commonwealths case against Caleb Powers for Goebel’s murder The pardon by Governor Willson was filed and the case struck from the docket The total cost of the four Powers trials reaches forty thousand dollars Ex Governors Taylor and Finley remain fugitives in Indiana with related cases pending
James Hayes died at Stamford Hospital at 4 30 in the afternoon after a morning accident on the New Haven road. He suffered severe burns from an eleven thousand volt shock and remained conscious and cheerful until shortly before death.
Telegraph dispatch reports Bryan on first ballot in 1900s contest as Johnson and Gray men argue over second place. Towne and Kern emerge as contenders with Delaware and Montana delegations weighing options. Towne’s financial appeal and Missouri insiders whispering support shape a tight fight for the second spot amid Tammany caution.
Guam July 6 The arrival of the battleships Maine and Alabama forming the advance on the American fleet sparked strong patriotism. Locals petition the government to treat the sailors as honored guests during their one week stay. Crowds gathered as captains visited the Governor and a baseball game was held.
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