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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
1
Lincolnd Steffens argues democracy must begin with a capital D and a clear understanding of its meaning. He surveys Democrats in Denver and broader politics, noting divisions between reformers and machine politics and predicting a Democratic national convention shaping who can lead America toward a true democracy.
United Press reports subcommittees seating Murphy delegates and siding with Bryan on first ballot. Tammany’s surrender to Bryan outlined at state caucus, with Norman Mack and Allen Parker named to committees. Pennsylvania delegates elect Col. James Guffey as chairman and national committeeman after Kerr bolters protest. Bryan located at Fairview farm with disrupted communications. rain and floods hamper Lincoln trolley service. Denver report notes Sullivan delegation seated over Burke, and Bryan’s possible absence as Denver convention chair.
Denver July 6 The national committee at the Brown Palace hotel hammers out a temporary delegate roll as rival factions urge recognition. Contests span Idaho Illinois New York Ohio Pennsylvania DC and more. tensions rise with accusations of fraud as ex US Senator Fred T Dubois leads Idaho challenges and Patrick H McCarren fights losses in New York.
A dead bubonic plague rat was found near Eighth and Madison, with three more infected rats located in four days. Health officers deployed 26 workers to sweep the area and burn garbage as experts warn fleas spread from carcasses to living beings. Dr. Crichton cites San Francisco’s intensified campaign and urges Seattle citizens to act in the coming two months to prevent a wider outbreak.
In San Francisco on July 6 the 16 dreadnoughts and supporting ships await a signal to depart with the fleet fully manned and provisions loaded. Admiral Sperry remains as flagship commander at Hampton Roads while Emory retires. Wainwright and Schroeder will lead the second and fourth divisions starting July 19.
In Denver July 6 reports from the convention note the National committee debating contests while the AFL Executive Council drafts platform planks. Johnson’s managers claim a landslide win, the Pennsylvania delegation seeks to replace Colonel James M. Guffy with James Kerr, New York’s Cavous backs Bryan and a VP choice, and arrangements ban the Merry Widows from the hall. John Mitchell says he would not accept the vice presidential nomination.
The Star reports a Capitol Hill family in poverty received neighbor aid to bury a baby boy who died last Saturday from meningitis. The father is ill and out of work. three children remain, with the family still seeking assistance. The paper requests charitable donations for the unnamed family.
United Press reports July 6 that Governor Johnson’s bid for the presidency has collapsed. Backers insist on presenting his name at the convention despite acknowledging there is no real chance of victory and plan to reorganize the party after Bryan’s likely nomination and defeat.
Casey from Seattle praises a safe antiinjunction plank while Charles Heifner pushes a softer approach. The Pacific coast and California delegations oppose radical language and seek a carefully worded compromise to avoid alienating organized labor.
The dispute centers on Kings County delegates in New York as McCarren accuses Murphy and State Chairman Connors of disqualifying regularly elected delegates and installing supporters. Coler defends the state convention’s powers and accuses McCarren allies of poll intimidation while vowing to end their methods in the New York Democratic Party.
Denver July 6. The California delegation celebrates the defeat of Theodore A. Bell and the election of Nathan Cole Jr as national committeeman. Cole was slightly ill from cold storage fare but glad to hold the national post in Denver.
About 2 000 signatures were gathered in West Seattle churches yesterday seeking a special election to decide eliminating the saloons. Organizers aimed for 4 000 names and expect the remaining signatures to be filed with the city council within a day or two despite a temporary setback over an alleged drafting error.
The Washington delegation named committee members for credentials F. E. Baldwin resolutions A. BR. Tellow and national committee W. H. Dunphy.
Fire at the foot of Dearborn early this morning tore through the machine shop, paint shop, and roundhouse of the Columbia & Puget Sound Road Co. Loss estimated near $2,000. Chief Harry Hringharst and Assistants Marlowe and Clark led firefighting efforts as alarms sounded at 5:03. Firemen worked to halt spread and remained on scene for hours. Departures yesterday included Dolphin to Skagway with 70 passengers and a governor to Frisco.
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