Bryan Name Ignites 87 Minute Convention Demonstration
At the Democratic national convention in Denver on July 8 a brief session opened with plans to reconvene that evening. When Senator Gore mentioned Bryan a lengthy demonstration began, lasting 87 minutes, with banners, bands, and multiple state displays amid pandemonium and eventual quiet restoration.
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Bryan
Denver
Committee On Credentials
National Committee
New York
Ohio
McCarren
Brooklyn
Tom Johnson
Idaho
Dubois
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Gore
Georgia
Minnesota
Delaware
Connecticut
New Jersey
Christian D. Reisner
Milwaukee
Bell
Brady
Tee
W. H. Martin
Arkansas
James K. Jones
Ollie James
Kentucky
Tayes
Senator Gore
Oelock
Credential tussle dominates Democratic convention session
Delegates face four work divisions as the credentials committee heard long arguments on New York Illinois Ohio Oklahoma and Idaho cases. Bryan prospects loom large while Idaho Mormon interests and possible platform delays influence the convention's pace and potential adjournment. A flood of vice presidential speculation accompanies the ongoing debates.
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Denver
Credentials Committee
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Oklahoma
Idaho
Bryan
Pennsylvania
Gulley
Gray of Delaware Leads But Second Place Still Wide Open
Gray of Delaware leads but possibilities along other lines are abundant, making a forecast for second place in the race uncertain. The article notes multiple contenders with potential to challenge for the spot.
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Gray
Delaware
Battle over Pennsylvania delegation at Denver convention
The Denver convention opened amid a tense struggle over Pennsylvania and Colonel James A. Guffey’s leadership. After a long credentials fight, Bryan supporters secured a partial victory, while Guffey and allies vowed to keep contesting. Delegates entered as reports of caucuses and sharp divisions persisted around seating and leadership.
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Denver
Committee On Credentials
Guttey
Pennsylvania
New York
Guffey
James A. Guffey
Pittsboro
Bryan
Uufrey
Gutter
Colonel Guffey
Bevan
Credentials Committee
Georgia
Adams Hotel
Bell
Resolutions Subcommittee Debates Immigration Planks
Denver July 8 The subcommittee resumed work at 1 30 listening to Robert De Tani t Oregon reading a plank to curb Japanese coolie labor and speed up immigration restriction. The plank drew little favor and may not be adopted. Inman proposed a Pacific coast protection plank urging retention of the Atlantic fleet in Pacific waters to safeguard commerce.
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Denver
Robert de Tani
Oregon
United States
Inman
Pacific Coast
Macifie
National Committee Members Named by State Caucuses
Denver July 8 The new national committee members elected at today’s state caucuses include John W. Tomlinson Birmingham Alabama Nathan Cole Los Angeles California Alva Adams Pueblo Colorado Thomas S Cummings Stamford Connecticut Clark Howell Atlanta Georgia Simon P Donnelly Coeur d Alene Idaho Roger C Sullivan Illinois Roger C Sullivan Indiana Thomas Tageart Indianapolis Kansas John H H Atwood Kentucky Urey Woodson Owensboro Maryland J Fred C Talbot Lutherville Massachusetts John W Coughlin Fall River Michigan Edwin O Wood Flint Minnesota Frederick B Lynes St Paul Mississippi C H Williams Jackson Missouri William A Rothwell Moberly Nebraska P L Hall North Carolina Joseph Daniels Raleigh Ohio Harvey Garber Columbus Oklahoma W T Brady
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Denver
Alabama
John W. Tomlinson
Birmingham
Arkansas
Guy B. Tucker
California
Nathan Cole
Los Angeles
Colorado
Alva Adams
Pueblo
Connecticut
Thomas
Cummings
Stamford
Georgia
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Idaho
Simon P. Donnelly
Coeur Alene
Linois
Roger C. Sullivan
Indiana
Thomas Tageart
Indianapolis
Kansas
John HH
Atwood
Kentucky
Urey Woodson
Owenshore
Maryland
Fred C
Talbot
Lutherville
Idaho Contest Case Near Blows Over Mormon Question
Denver July 7 The credential committee delayed due to no stenographer as the case opened with Jackson asked if contestants were Mormons. His answer sparked anger among contestants and near-brawls. Former Senator Dubois urged against Mormons while Duboisites assign chairs and notify nominees. alternates listed.
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Denver
Ofackson
John F. Nugent
Jackson
Evans
Ans
Dubois
Duboisites
Heitfeld
M. G. Cage
Duboisine Charles J. Jacksons
Order of Business
Timothy Regan
Harry L. Day
William Hi. Eckles
Si Donnelly
K.P. Coltman
HL. Lockhart
William Hunter
J. H. Green
W. A. Benoek
Hitchcock Chosen National Chairman
The Republican National Committee meeting in Hot Springs Va selected Frank H Hitchcock as chairman and George R Sheldon of New York as treasurer. Hitchcock, formerly first assistant postmaster general, was chosen unanimously.
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Hot Springs
Republican National Committee
Taft
National Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
George R. Sheldon
New York
Hitchcock
Boni accuses Anna Gould of unfitness in custody bid
Paris reports Count Boni de Onassis openly contests Anna Gould as guardian of their three children. He claims she is unsuitable, and vows a sensational legal battle over custody following her recent marriage to Prince Helie de Sagan in London.
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Paris
Boni de Onselaine
Anna Gould
Lonon
Prince Helie de Sagan
Boni
Haly Ant
England
Comany
Prince de Sagan
Tenabo Trip Aims to Start Dexter Mine Work
Conductor Tom Glassford of the short Line and an officer in the Pocatello Nevada Mining Company plans travel to Tenabo Nevada to arrange starting work on the Dexter mine of the Pocatello Nevada group. Word from Tenabo says PLN Company tool house was broken into recently and a quantity of equipment stolen.
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Tenabo
Tom Glassford
Short Line
Pocatelo-Nevada Mining Company
Nev
Dexter
Pocatello-Nevada Group
Pocatello
PLN, Co
Re-elected Officials List From Diverse States
A compiled list shows officials re-elected in multiple states including Oregon Milton Miller Lebron Pennsylvania James Guffey Pittsburgh Texas R M Johnston Houston Utah Frank Nebeker Vermont C Herbert Pape Barre Virginia J Taylor Ellison Richmond West Virginia John T McGraw Grafton Wyoming John KE Osborne Rawins Arizona Selim J Michelson Porto Rico D N Field Guaywana.
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Oregon
Milton A. Miller
Lebron
Pennsylvania
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Texas
R. M. Johnston
Houston
Utah
Frank J. Nebeker
Vermont
C. Herbert Pape
Barre
Virginia
J. Taylor Ellison
Richmond
West Virginia
John T. McGraw
Grafton
Wyoming
John KE
Osborne
Rawins
Arizona
Selim J. Michelson
Porto Rico
D. N. Field
Guaywna
Pills Dubois Rolled in the Years Gone By
A telegraph from Boise to Denver recalls congressional pills tied to Dubois era politics. The message cites Jol Nagweni and Perky with references to pills rolled for Democrats in 1900 1902 and 1914, asking how they taste.
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Dubois
Boise
Idaho
Denver
Jol Nagweni
Die Bois
Perky
Appalling Death Toll From Heat Sweeps City
New York reports a brutal heat wave with one death and ten prostrations in the early hours and a total of 44 deaths and 90 prostrations in the previous 24 hours. Roots parks sidewalks piers and river fronts housed sweltering crowds seeking rest as sunset brought cooler relief.
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New York
Movement to Build Grover Cleveland Memorial in Chicago
A banquet at the Union League club drew leaders from major charities clubs and associations in Chicago. A majority favored the proposed monument to Grover Cleveland in recognition of his national and local services.
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Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Union League Club
Idaho wool season kicks into high gear for rail ships
Salt Lake Tribune notes Idaho wool movement to eastern markets will start within a week or two. An estimated 700 to 900 carloads, 250000 to 300000 sheep, may be shipped this month. Traders may delay due to current sheen price, hoping for higher markets.
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Idaho
Salt Lake
North Pacific shopmen resume full-time nine-hour shifts
In Tacoma Washington the Northern Pacific shopmen from the S Blacksmiths and machinists union resumed full-time nine-hour workdays yesterday. Four hundred men are immediately affected and the policy will apply to the entire 900-member shop force.
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N. P
Happy
Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific
Clean ticket the Republican ideal for Idaho convention
Senator W B Heyburn urges a clean strong ticket from top to bottom at Idaho's Republican convention. He says the party must prioritize welfare over individuals and will not support unfit candidates or weak material. He adds he would serve if Idaho wants him, but supports a convention decision over personal ambitions.
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Idaho
W. B. Heyburn
Boise Statesman
Heyburn
United States
Borah
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P. L. Hall
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Joseph Daniels
Raleigh
Harvey Garber
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W. T. Brady
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Anna
Cleveland
Ada County
Tam
Marshal Rounds
Buick
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