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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
5
The Iowa convention center buzzes as Ball leads the Ball and Boles ticket talk with Cummins and Porter potential. Denison and Hamilton also vie while Keokuk’s party factions push for others. A Cummins endorsement and a proposed tariff plank spark quick debate among delegates as leaders plan a harmony caucus and open-air rallies in Council Bluffs and Des Moines.
Delegates at the coliseum laud the venue and predict wide interest as the convention opens with speeches by G W Ball and George Selis. A Cedar Falls band concert precedes political discussion urging Democrats to seize the moment nationally and in Iowa, with notes on La Follette, Republican trends, and party unity. Mrs. G B Coates leaves for Creatop for a month with her parents.
Delegates and political figures including Representative L. X. Springer and Sankey of Decatur were detained at Iowa City for Mrs. Baker's funeral. Ball Wade Koontz and others awaited Ball’s gubernatorial bid while Cato Sella advocated Bryan endorsements. Benton County supporters promise enthusiastic turnout as convention activity continues.
Hon. Cato Sells from Vinton met Benton county leaders to align state party efforts. He says the party shows unprecedented harmony and enthusiasm, signaling a genuine awakening as supporters plan a major event tomorrow.
The Democratic State Convention will be aided by the Cedar Falls Concert Band providing music at both Logan House on the east side and Irving House on the seat side during the event.
The notice schedules district caucuses at 9:00 a.m. sharp across multiple venues including Irving House parlors Elks Hall Court House Syndicate Building Coliseum Columbia club rooms Century Elk and the supervisors room with repeated Court House and Coliseum locations for districts 1 through 11 to convene.
The convention opens with Acting Chairman C. W. Miller at 10 30 a m with an invocation by Rev Father M Cooney of St Josephs church Roll call names committees and officers Adjournment to 2 00 p m for credentials permanent organization and resolutions reports Address by permanent chairman and nomination of candidates followed by adjournment
Democratic factions led by Bryan and Hearst clash over leadership at the Iowa state convention. Most counties back Bryan for state chairman, with Charles W. Miller favored for the post and re election prospects across districts. Des Moines hosts the central committee HQ as campaign operations continue with possible backing from former Congressman Butler.
Iowa City Aug 6 Hon Martin J Wade the sole Democratic congressman from Iowa in years said he would not accept the governor nomination his business affairs and those of others in his charge prevent a fierce campaign He endorses George W Ball for the post and notes Claude R Porter could carry the state Ball born 1847 in Jefferson county educated at Iowa University law graduate served as city councilman state senator and mayor of Iowa City He is a prominent Mason Templar and Shriner with long public service record
A farm dwelling on the John Sprague place near New Hartford was struck by lightning Saturday night and burned to the ground. Estimated loss is 1364 dollars with 1000 dollars insured by the Nes Moines Insurance Co. Louis Shrager and his Pittsburg relatives are visiting the city.
Delegates from multiple districts will be assigned in front to back seating across the east to west coliseum on the day of the event. Districts 1 2, 3, 4 5, 6 7, 8 9, 10 11 are seated in six sections with placards. The Gedar Falla band will be at the east end and out of town bands on the west. Public admission by ticket only.
The organizing committee for the convention at Chautauqua Park coliseum urges patrons to refrain from smoking inside the arena. Notices have been posted to reduce fire risk, as the hall floor is littered with fine shavings to dampen noise. A stray cigar ash or lit match could ignite fru and trigger a dangerous stampede.
The Fisher Tent and Awning Co has erected a 40 by 60 foot lobby at the corner of Sycamore and Hast Fourth streets for visiting delegates. Shaded near Logan and the Commercial blocks, the shelter keeps cool while awaiting convention stories. HW Sweeney will assist the Conta Cable Telegraph company during the convention with four through wires bays and extra help to handle business.
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