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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
5
Describes the building with stone exterior and architectural dignity. Portraits of Washington Jefferson Jackson and Cleveland adorn the walls. Flags bunting and stuffed eagles hang from invisible wires, creating a decorative scheme. The venue is portrayed as a notable addition to Denver.
Denver dispatch reports Richmond Pearson Hobson alarmed a Democratic resolutions committee with vivid warnings of imminent war with Japan. He claimed the nation would be unprepared and Japan could strike Colorado River projects and Denver itself, while fellow Democrats debated Roosevelt policies and the party's platform. Meanwhile labor leaders Gompers and Duncan pressed for anti injunctions and labor protections as the New York delegation pushed a Bryan Gompers plank.
Denver reports Mr. Bryan tightens control over vice presidential prospects, urging impartial handling of fifty-seven booms. Names linked include McNeill, Towne, James, and Douglas, with factions and regional twists shaping support and potential nominees.
Speaker urges direct control by the people over judges to secure rights and moral justice. The committee lineup includes Haskell chairs with members from Alabama through Wisconsin, listing governors and senators. Only Parker, Altschuler and Inman identified as conservatives.
Denver dispatch reports Augustus Thomas, leader of the New York State Progressive League, securing a political post amid party maneuvers and campaign activity. The outcome signals a consolidation of influence for Thomas within Progressive circles.
In Denver on July 7 the New York delegation backed the Gom Pers Bryan anti injunction plank with a strong court confidence. Ex Judge Parker joined in voting aye after expected objections from Parker. William Sheehan and Charles Burke voted no, while Littleton won a partial victory over planks guarding bank deposits and interstate corporate licensing.
Denver July 7 Mayor Tom T Johnson of Cleveland failed to win a seat on the national committee at the Ohio delegation caucus. Garber of Columbus was set to succeed him after a hour long fight resulting in Garber 12 Johnson 8. New Jersey chose Judge George Gray of Delaware for President and Hudspeth was elected to the national committee while James Smith Jr took the state on the resolutions panel.
The judge laments a statute curbing punishment for contempt of court. It strips the court of power to punish disrespect without a jury verdict, forcing repeated summonses that undermine justice. Such a law, he argues, would erode the judiciary and its ability to enforce respect for court orders.
Denver reports Governor Haskell and Charles P. Bryan say the national platform will mirror the Nebraska Democratic Platform of Omaha, 1908, with additions. It endorses injunction limits, employer liability, stronger immigration controls, bank regulation, an emergency currency, railroad reform, tariff revision, income and inheritance taxes, eight hour day, direct US Senate election, anti monopoly measures, and a Philippine independence stance.
Denver July 7 The Democratic National Convention will convene at noon tomorrow with a temporary chairmen presiding. Representative Clayton of Alabama, the permanent chairman, will deliver a long speech attacking the present administration. Committee reports on rules credentials and resolutions will be acted on and nominations postponed until Thursday.
The Denver committee on Denverient organization chose Henry N. Clayton of Alabama as permanent chairman. Temporary officers were confirmed, with BE. Y. Mitchell of Missouri added as assistant secretary.
Report notes a Taft banner across a street by Republican forces provokes Bryan supporters. A harangue by a local politician prompts police to clear the street after a late gathering. Democrats seek Governor Sheldon’s intervention to remove the banner, but action is not anticipated.
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