Democrats Gather in Denver for National Convention
The Democratic national convention opens in Denver with lavish decorations, a new auditorium, and thousands of delegates, reporters, and visitors. Philippine delegates are denied a voice, while leaders like Murphy, Bell, Johnson, Swanson, and Sullivan draw applause as the party forms its platform.
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Colorado
Utah
Mary C. C. Bradford
Denver
H. J. Hayward
Salt Lake
West
Democratic Party
Philippines
Wate
Committee On Rules For
Convoniente
United States
Twinming
Murphy
Theodore A. Bell
California
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Swanson
Virginia
Dahimnan
Omaha
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Alexander Troup
Connecticut
Col. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Longworth
Taggwart
Oriter
Convention Schedule and Opening Ceremonies detail
Executives of the American Federation of Labor meet at 9:90 to 11:05 for committee and platform discussions. The New York delegation adjourns, then the convention opens with a band, a noon call to order, prayers by Archbishop Kean, and the reading of temporary officers. Resolutions of respect to Cleveland cited as the session adjourns until tomorrow.
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Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
National Committee
New York
Taggart
Woodson
Archbishop Kean
Wyoming
Bell
Cleveland
Pendleton Plans Y M C A Building Build Boost
Northwest growth drives Pendleton toward an ambitious Y M C A project. Local leaders and professionals pledge support to launch a campaign, aiming for a 30 000 to 40 000 dollar facility next year. Nearby cities already host newer Y M C A buildings and Pendleton sees strong prospects.
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Oregon Y. M. CA
Pendleton
Northwest
Th& Building
Alvin H. Rhodes
State Association
WL. Nuys
Presbyterian Church
Walla Walla
North Yakima
Great Fleet 15 on Lon Cruise
Scarlet Pever compels one of the most fighters to Terry thousands of cheering people witness imposing spectacles of departing squadron beginning the last long leg of world cruise. San Francisco July 7 with thousands of cheering lines and martial guns the battleship fleet passed Fort Baker and Fort Magon and headed toward the far east. Led by the Connecticut the fleet swung into line and moved out in single column while Nebraska was quarantined for scarlet fever.
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Scarlet Pever
Terry
Ily HL Lee
Fotworthy
San Francisco
Ehote
Fort Baker
Fort Magon
Golden Gate
Fea
Hoggplulu
Far East
Tts
Connecticut
Connec
Dynamite blast harms man during fight at Prescot
At Prescot Washington on Saturday Frank Fine attempted to fight a slant cracker when the dynamite exploded injuring both of his hands in a terrible manner.
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Prescot, Waeh
Frank Fine
Wallowa County poised for railroad led prosperity
Judge Lowell reports on Wallowa conditions after July Fourth events. He cites large crowds at the lake, extensive fertility and water abundance, and future railroad expansion from Elgin to Wallowa City and Joseph. The region promises dairy and livestock growth, granite and marble resources, and Wallowa lake as a scenic summer hub with potential hotels and cottages.
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Wallowa
Lowell
Mr. Lowell
Elgin
Josephia
Wallowa City
Joseph
Wallowa County
Portland
Enterprise
Wallowa Lake
Oregon
Eagle Creek
Powder River
Tammany's Radical Platform Move Threatens Bryan Foes
Denver July 7 Tammany has out Bryaned Bryan presenting the most radical platform yet to the resolutions committee. The New York delegation favors anti injunc tion measures and broader labor reform, angering Bryan loyalists who fear the plan aims to embarrass him. Pacific coast support includes Atlantic exclusion and a stronger navy as part of the slate.
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John Nevins
Denver
Tammany
Bryan
Resolutions Committee
New York
American Federation of Labor
Tammany Men
Labor
Weet
Eart
Pacific
Atlatics
Oklahoma
Riots Loom Over Vice Presidential Nomination
Henry E B Eland reports the Democratic vice presidential race looks likely to spark riots as about fifty aspirants contend for the post. Key figures include Ollie James of Kentucky and Charles A Towne, with New York delegates likely to decide. Rumors place Murphy of Tammany and Bryan in influence, and Towne may be favored for southern support. A push to insert exclusion and anti-Japanese planks faces opposition from figures like Thomas J Casey.
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Henry EB. Eland
United Press
Ollie James
Kentucky
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
New York
Bryan
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Jamen
Murphy
Tammany
Towne
Thomas F. Grady
Thomas J. Casey
Bryan Volunteers
Seattle
Casey
Washington
Committee On
Atlantic
Pacific
Kryan
Taggart
Nebraska
Cleveland Resolutions Adopted at Convention
At the close of today’s session a set of resolutions in respect for the death of Cleveland were introduced by Delegate Dunn of Nebraska and were immediately adopted. The convention adjourned until tomorrow as a further mark of respect. Ole James prepared the resolutions.
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Cleveland
Denver
Dunn
Nebraska
Ole James
Bryan Expresses Satisfaction With Convention Proceedings
Lincoln Neb July 7 Bryan's car had telephone connections with the convention all day He appeared satisfied with the proceedings and kept in touch with officials and supporters during the day
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Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Gompers Hopeful on Labor Injunction Issue
Denver July 7 Gompers hopeful to reach terms with the convention but wide gaps exist between organized labor’s demands and Bryan managers’ concessions. Gompers seeks a law banning injunctions in labor disputes where remedies exist, plus jury trial for contempt not in open court.
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Gilson Gardner
United Press
Denver
Gompers
Organized Labor
Bryan
Annte and Helie Married in London Registry Office
London July 7 Madam Gould and De Sagan wed in the registry office at 11 40 am with no attendants or breakfast. A later French Protestant church ceremony followed with only two witnesses, Garon Defontanilil and Monsieur Donchauvy. Reporters were denied access to both rites.
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London
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