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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
17
The Denver gathering shows a divided party with factions swayed by Bryan Roosevelt and Gompers. Delegates struggle with platform delays and infighting while Longworths and other leaders observe, a scene of Bourbon rhetoric, politicking, and theatrical diplomacy.
In Fairview Nebraska on July 9 W J Bryan with his family and friends listened by telephone to a uproar surrounding I J Dunn as he was nominated for President The scene included Sergeant at Arms Martin, bands and singing voices as Bryan felt virtually present at the convention through electricity and acoustics.
Wilmington July 9 Judge George Gray reiterates he will not accept a Democratic National Convention Vice Presidential nomination under any circumstances. He says Henry Watterson urged acquiescence in a telegram, but Gray remains firm and has taken no further action to curb the movement.
Louisville July 9 Henry Watterson said he is emphatic ally in favor of Herman Ridder as a candidate for the Vice Presidency after being told supporters aim to push him forward Ridder's candidacy draws attention from party leaders and press observers amid national political maneuvering.
Denver July 0 with Bryan for President assured delegates seek his Vice Presidency choice. Nebraska favors Gray then Towne. Gray urged by many as strongest. Lizards, editors, and state camps weigh options from Ohio to New York. Folk, Littleton, Murphy figures surface with varying support. Gray unlikely but possible.
Brooklyn leader Pat McCarren voices bold bets on Bryan repeated nomination and GOP sympathy against Tammany. Delegates depart to Colorado Springs while Guffey Nugent and Idaho figures rail at Bryan's influence and the convention’s outcome.
Denver July 9 The New York State delegation elected Norman E Mack national committeeman and adopted the unit rule in caucus. New York planned to swing to Bryan on the first ballot securing Nebraskan nomination on the first roll call. State Chairman W J Conners refused to accept Mack’s place citing insufficient scope. G F Ketchum urged a delegation poll for Bryan while Charles Murphy said New York would act on the Vice Presidency after the top spot is settled.
In Fairview near Lincoln on July 9 Bryan rested in the shade with secretary Robert F. Rose and pets nearby. He spoke of a strong platform and calm about delegates, while surveying farm life and crops between sessions as convention news from Denver flows.
Long-distance dispatch from Denver reports a packed audience at the convention hall with national colors, flags, and a cheering crowd. Speakers include Ball and Wade, then Champ Clark. intense scenes precede a late roll call and rising support for Bryan with banners and a megaphone link to Lincoln.
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