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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
The Bryan Roller reports from Denver OnD Place that the Tom Johnson delegation was seated while the Gaffeyites suffered a crushing defeat in the event.
In Denver delegates convened to seated contests from Murphy and Guffey factions and discuss rules, platform, and two thirds rule. Bryan leaders seek a progressive platform with Gray for VP, while tensions flare over credentials and seating amid Grand Hall spectacle and somber tribute to Cleveland.
Denver reports show the New York delegation urging the Resolutions Committee to endorse a platform demanding anti injunction measures and parcels post while backing Bryan on the first ballot for president. The century-long jockeying for vice president persists with Towne and James touted. Gray’s position remains uncertain. Tom Johnson loses Ohio nominating vote. Johnson’s proxies blocked as the committee seats Idaho and Pennsylvania delegations.
The Ohio delegation today elected convention officers for the portable event in Denver on July 7. Jamies Ross of Columbus was named Chairman, H. Hensel of Galton Secretary, John S. Lynn of Belleaire Treasurer, John A. Dwyer of Toledo Sergeant-at-Arms, H. C. Garber National Committeeman, John F. Lentz Vice President of Convention, Max Goldsmith of Cincinnati Committee on Credentials, Carroll D. Jordan of Findlay Committee on Rules, D. Webb of Albany permanent organization, and D. M. Gruber of Steubenville Resolutions.
At Denver on July 7 the convention adjourned just before closing after resolutions honoring former President Grover Cleveland were introduced by S J Dun of Nebraska who will nominate Bryan. The resolutions were adopted unanimously and adjournment set for tomorrow with further marks of respect. The resolutions were prepared by Olie James of Kentucky.
The July 7 Denver convention venue showcases a crowded scene as Democrats gather to name Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and craft policy. Taxes funded a $600,000 auditorium and a $100,000 hospitality fund while crowds, officials, and delegates from East and West mingle amid tight security outside the gold-domed hall.
Norman Young, formerly of Steubenville, drowned in the Ohio River opposite Wellsville while swimming with four companions. He walked into a hole and disappeared, despite efforts by Adams and Fitzgerald to rescue him. His body was recovered and brought to Steubenville for burial. he was about 18 years old and a cousin of Trainmaster H. H. Starrett.
Mrs FT Robbins of Pittshore visits sister Mrs Cee and Mr Hanx Ames Gil as part of a daytime social gathering. The excerpt shows garbled OCR text with names and times, suggesting a small community meeting or family visit captured in rush newspaper notes.
A lightning bolt struck Samuel Speaker's barn atop Knoxville hill near the McFarland farm, igniting a blaze that burned for about an hour and caused a total loss estimated around 5000 dollars. The Kitheart Mill at Mt Pleasant also burned, most household goods saved, with a 1500 dollar loss. In Island Creek township two barns on Winter and Cunningham farms were struck. rods protected structures, pigs survived, and occupants escaped unharmed. The storm's rain helped crops while winds threatened the town briefly.
Walter McElroy of La Belle View was seriously hurt when a limb broke as he and playmate Stanley Woods sat on a high branch sharing fruit. McElroy fractured his left arm above the wrist and suffered bruises after being dashed to the ground. Woods escaped injury. Dr. Sanders aided and he was brought home.
Captain Reuben Thomas of Clarington, longtime United States local inspector and veteran steamboat engineer, passed away. He began as a river engineer, steered vessels including the Ingemar James Reece and Telegraph, and served as inspector from 1884 until retirement five to six years ago, a prominent figure in river circles for over half a century.
In the Pollanshee pool the Ohio Valley Realty company has finished its No 26 well, drilled a short distance north of the companys No 20 well, marking another development milestone for the field.
A rainstorm delayed the opening day of the East Liverpool Driving Association meet as heavy showers halted the first day’s races. Officials plan to run an extra race each afternoon to complete the program.
Hot Springs Va July 8 Frank Hitchcock was unanimously chosen chairman of the National Republican Committee George B Sheldon of New York elected treasurer Elmer Dover of Ohio reappointed secretary Taft spoke by telephone with Vorys in Columbus and sought to reach Hitchcock who has not yet arrived Sherman telegraphed desiring relief from his chairmanship of the Congressional campaign committee
The Massillon State Hospital for the Insane management and attendants are exonerated of brutality charges in a State Board of Charities report filed with the governor. The inquiry, marked by testimony from John Low of Steubenville and allegations regarding Lewis Henderson of Jefferson county, found no misconduct by the staff.
Funeral services were held this morning at St Patrick s church Noblestown for Patrick More Jr aged 24 of Oakdale. He died from burns sustained in a oil storage disaster in Follansbee W Va. He had been employed by South Penn Pipe Line Co and was a native of Walker s Mills. He leaves parents Patrick and Annie, one brother John and three sisters Marie Rose and Agnes Moore. Interment followed at Crafton Hospital.
The tin shop scale was signed at a conference at the Pope Tin Works office today with attendees including Sent Hannays and President Powell along with Secretary Chas Lawyer and the district officials. The scale remains 45 a and is the same as last year.
Five Ohio daily newspapers folded in June per the Western Publisher. The tally adds to earlier months losses, wiping out hundreds of thousands for stock holders. Summer months are expected to reveal further impact.
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