Johnson and Gray Still In Race
Fragments indicate Johnson and Gray remain contenders in the ongoing race. No clear context or dates provided.
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
1
Fragments indicate Johnson and Gray remain contenders in the ongoing race. No clear context or dates provided.
The article notes shifts in Tennessee where delegates and leaders consider endorsing Gray as Bryan’s influence wanes. It cites Gray strength, altered statements, and discussions by delegates about past endorsements and future alignment with the Tennessee delegation.
In Denver the election process for the national committeeman nomination moved through a tense meeting. Mr. Guffey received support from John M. Garman of Wilkes-Barre and was elected without opposition, while his associates and alternates faced unclear prospects.
Reported tensions over preferred nominee John Towne feature Southern delegations and labor leader support as Oklahoma and New York factions weigh strength. Tammany Hall delegates arrive in force, but parade plans are scrapped and visitors disperse to hotels, signaling a restrained, occupancy-driven entry into the convention.
Milwaukee Wis July 6 Walter Alexander of Wausau is mentioned as a possible candidate for the United States Senate in the privy election fight to be held this fall.
Burglars opened Adolph S. Levi Jewelry Store and a nearby pawnshop at 617 Franklin Avenue, burgling the closed premises since Saturday. They secured about $900 in cash and diamonds and old gold valued at $15,000.
In Sacramento California a labor report notes that 73 percent of the force was at work during the shutdown. About 140 men will return to duty with a six day work week instead of five as in prior periods.
Commander Peary’s expedition ship The Roosevelt departed from East Twenty-fourth Street at 1 p.m. today with minimal supplies for the first stage of the voyage toward the North Pole.
Wasiinston July The president has accepted the resignation of Judge William Lochren of the United States district court for the district of Minnesota at St Paul and has appointed M D Purdy as attorney general to the vacancy responsibility assigned to him by the president announces.
Bishop Potter rests comfortably after a busy schedule in July. Reported at 2 PM, the bishop appeared in good health and continued to engage with attendees.
Fragmented text reports campaign tensions around a candidate for president. It notes rest demands, mailings, letters, and supervision of contents. Mentions Beveridge Indiana and Rep Binley Illinois amid treasury rumors and cabinet talk.
A July incident near Watts involved an electric car colliding with pedestrians. Five people are reported hurt, including two children aged eight and fourteen. Medical officials say the injured will recover.
Fragmentary report notes a dispute among U S government officials over withdrawal after elections in Panama. It mentions Adauret Pillsbury, and Edwards of the navy department, with others named, amid claims officials would remain near polling places though not required.
In Superior Wisconsin on July 6 George Thompson aged ten and Percy Day aged thirteen were drowned after Thompson fell from a raft and Day jumped in to help. Their bodies were recovered. In Milwaukee a News Special reports John Birmingham, camping party member, disappeared after a boat capsized while lines were checked. a companion nearly drowned attempting to rescue him.
Milwaukee July 6 officials cannot find any relatives of John O Leary a Fond du Lac man who was killed by a blow to the head while moving house last Friday The body was enroute to the morgue and the fate of relatives remains unclear as details come to light in the investigation
Following Powner's elimination, New York Democratic delegates aim to unify behind a single candidate for the national ticket. State representations endeavor to agree on a nominee acceptable to all factions.
A terse weather brief notes extreme heat across the region with high humidity. The Weather Bureau remains vigilant as temperatures soar and residents seek relief from the oppressive conditions.
Atlantic battleship fleet completes arrival in port. Sailors parade sights under police supervision as crews are loaded onto launches for final maneuvers. Reports note typhoid fever cases aboard Mobyvasita, with affected men removed to the marine hospital.
London reports Prince Eells de Sagan has filed intent to wed Mme Anna Gould at a registry office. The exact date remains unlisted though a civil ceremony is expected to occur with a registrar present. couple keeps details private and friends expect a simple ceremony at the registry.
A Northern Beach hotel on North Port bay in the Teelawau peninsula burned early today forcing seven guests to flee for their lives. The loss is pegged at 86000 with no insurance. the 160 room hotel was owned by A M Leslie of Chicago.
A major blaze in Port au Prince near the palace and senate buildings burned about 400 structures yesterday and flared again at night after an explosion in the arsenal. The conflagration damaged numerous buildings and sent shockwaves through the town, with authorities working to control the spread.
Lincoln is inundated after a nine hour thunderstorm. Twenty people escaped unharmed while several died, including a milkman named William Nelson and a woman with three children in the western Doottoms. Railway bridges were threatened and utilities crippled as water covered about twenty two square miles.
A gusty storm in Omro Wisconsin around seven am brings heavy rain and likely rainfall near an inch. Lightning damages the Larrabee hotel front and kitchen area while a stove pipe is ripped free and a window is shattered. Miss Simmons narrowly escapes injury as she prepares breakfast nearby. The annual school meeting is set for this morning with a likely change in officers and a Neely contest anticipated.
Armed religious fanatics from North Dakota camped near the Dakota boundary in March, led by a man claiming to be Jesus Christ and declaring his wife to be the Virgin Mary. The Twenty-Teoyal Northwest Mounted Police tested the scene this morning as a detachment searched for Pierson. Aasoriated Press report notes women and children among the crowd.
Prominent leaders in Texas plan to act against the Lily White faction of the Republican party. The issue centers on white supremacy influence within the party, with discussions indicating decisive steps to curb or rebuke the movement.
Floods disrupt Fairview area damaging the Bryan residence and prompting emergency measures. Communication cut off and trains halted. Theodore A. Bell and others respond as the city labors to restore service and drain floodwaters after a severe storm.
Fragmentary report describes residents of the Inran and Bryan households taking shelter as a storm floods Fairview area. Mr Rose seeks refuge at BT Grantham's cotage while Bryan and Min families endure rain soaked clothing and leakage. A River rushes past Road, and locals describe a near evacuation and debris from the storm.
The forecast notes showers and thunderstorms across Wisconsin into Tuesday evening with higher temperatures in the east. It mentions possible thunderstorms and variable temperatures as conditions shift through the period.
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