Platform Builders Row On At Denver Convention
Beaver July 9 The Democratic national convention finished its preparation for nominating candidates and adjourned until 7 pm as the platform would not be ready. Temporary Chairman Bell conducted the session with renewed effort and Rabbi Koch gave the prayer. Clayton of Alabama was named permanent chairman greeted by cheers, as delegates hailed a Democratic year amid parade and renewed energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Bell
Samuel Koch
Seattle
McCreary
Kentucky
Committee On Permanent Organization
Clayton
Alabama
Kern
Indiana
Raymond Robins
Chieas
Martin W. Littleton
Ex-Governor Francis Linked to VP Talks in Denver
Denver reports note ex Governor Francis of Missouri as a VP contender, but he forbids friends from pursuing his nomination and his name likely won’t be presented. Also John Mitchell appeals Alabama delegation against nominating him, citing family concerns. Credentials committee majority report passed with 915 to 815 after a late adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Francis
Johm Mitchell
Alabama
the Tribune
West Center Street
Committee On Platform and Resolutions
Ignatius J. Dunn
Nebraska
Bryan
Levin Irving Hardy
George Gray
W. 8
Hammond
Johnson
Labor Platform Injunction Clause Re drawn for Draft
A committee revises a railroad plank on injunctions, restoring a notice requirement and jury trials while declaring labor unions legal in restraint of trade. The draft, backed by President Gompers, aims to create a Labor Department and include mine subjects in the cabinet. Legal objections block foreign corporation provisions and ICC rate initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Feurther
Latelu Mte
Ecommittee
Department of Labor
George Freed Williams
Massachusetts
Alton B. Parker
New York
Jerry Sullivan
Iowa
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Parker
Daniel
Interstate Commerce Commission
Subcommittee Revises Platform After Bryan Debate
The discussion stirred strong feelings as laymen declared Bryan's principles were sacrificed to appease legal technical demands. The railroad plank was sent to a subcommittee for redrafting. At 12:45 the subcommittee finished and referred the platform to a five member revision committee, calling a full committee meeting at 1:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
One snag removed at Bryan convention vote
Denver July 9 The Democratic national convention rejected the minority report of the credentials committee by a 615 to 387 vote and adopted the majority report unseating Philadelphia delegates favored by Guffey. Delegates debated Bryan strength as they awaited a finalized platform and discussed a labor injunction plank and vice presidential candidates. The session opened under a sweltering day with the hall’s ventilation put to the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Credentials Committee
Colo
W. J. Bryan
United States
Philadelphia
Bryan
National
Guffey
Shirt Sleeves Convention Opens in Denver Hall
Convention Hall in Denver hosts delegates of the Shirt Sleeves Convention on July 9. By 11:20 this morning the gallery in the great Auditorium was filled but delegates were slow to seats after a strenuous day. Large states New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Ohio showed fatigue from late sessions and heat. Delegates shed coats on arrival as the hall felt midsummer heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Lincoln Enthusiastic Awaiting Bryan Nomination Roll Call
A July 9 demonstration in Lincoln plans to follow Bryan’s nomination as crowds await the Denver roll call. Whistles and bells will punctuate the scene. After the noise, plans call for an advance on Fairview to inform Bryan of his nomination. A Republican banner was destroyed last night, prompting chairman Hayward to say he will defend the emblem by force if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Bryan
Denver
Fairview
Hayward
Fire destroys two hotels at Coney Island
A blast and fire at Coney Island caused about a quarter million dollars in damage early today, devastating Pabst's and Vanderveer hotels while Lana Park Dreamland and Steeplechase Park were threatened. Fourteen guests in the hotels escaped by jumping from windows as winds shifted to spare the amusement area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bire
Coney Island
Lana Park
Dreamland
Pabst’s
Vanderveer
Men Wanted Placard At Short Line Depot Construction Office
A placard reading Men Wanted stands at the foot of the stairway to the Short Line depot construction department offices. The sign had been a familiar sight before the recent financial downturn and reappeared yesterday after weary months.
Four East Side Sites for Federal Building Donated
Washington July 9 The supervising architect opened bids for a public building site at Pocatello Four sites were offered as donations and multiple bidders proposed prices ranging from 7 000 to 10 000 dollars Fletcher R Burrus A L Cook George F Derr W J West J J Scott Kidd and J M Ingersoll appear among bidders with several parcels donated or priced at 8 000 dollars plus lots donated in block 422
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Ingersoll
Washington
Pocatello
Fletcher R. Burrus
Main
West Lander
A. L. Cook
Arthur and
Lewis
Fremont
George FE. Derr
Clark and
Arthur
W. J. West
Garfield and
Center
J.J. Scott
East Center
Fifth Avenue
J. M. Ingersoll
Second Avenue
Same
North Second
Clark
Third Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Kidd
Garfield
Eastern Idaho Press Club Meeting Planned in Pocatello
Representatives from nearly all eastern and southern Idaho newspapers will meet in Pocatello Saturday afternoon to discuss club matters. A newly formed board of governors will oversee financial issues and a local committee will organize hospitality for attendees at the city hall. The group plans to consider a scale for advertising and job work prices for submission at the next meeting in Montpelier on August 16 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Governors of
Eastern Idaho Press Club
Pocatelo
Idaho
Pocatello
Board of Governors
Colby
Eorst Hilton
Rexbury
Traxton Talbot
The
Advance
L. Bush Livermore
Tribune
Montpelier
Wool clip requires twenty freight cars for eastern market
The Wood Live Stock company expects twenty thirty ton capacity freight cars to haul this year’s wool clip to the eastern market. Even at current wool prices the shipment would yield a nice sum, with storage at an eastern port likely to await a price rise in the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Live Stock Company
Rigby Star
Heyburn improves health returns from Boise trip
Senator Heyburn, chairman of Idaho's Republican state central committee and gubernatorial candidate, reports Boise crowds, mild heat, and no panic as he recovers from illness. He praises PH Hitchcock as national committee chair and notes Eph Watson's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Boise
Eph Watson
James H. Brady
Republican State Central Committee
Tribune
Pocatello
Heyburn
PH. Titchcock
Republican National Committee
United States
Tolt
Eph
Watson
Eph Watson Dies After Illness In Pocatello
Eph Watson a longtime Idaho lawyer and former assistant county attorney died in the general hospital after a kidney illness. The Elks of Pocatello and his Odd Fellow lodge will handle the remains and escort the body to Blackfoot for interment. He had practiced in Blackfoot and American Falls before moving to Tintridge? No matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eph Watson
Supreme Judge of the Universe
General Hospital
Elks’ Lodge of
Pocatello
Tintie Lodge
Bingham County
D. Worth Clark
Mr. Watson
Tintie
Colo
Idaho
Blackfoot
American Falls
Manassa
Elks
Collapse Kills Workers in Cologne Rhine Bridge
A new Rhine bridge under construction in Cologne collapsed today. Fourteen bodies recovered by noon and nine men seriously injured. Scaffolding supporting a crane failed, bringing down central spans and flinging others into the river with workers still trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Rhine
National Guard Ordered to Scene of Indian Trouble
Acting Governor George Bellamy ordered a company of the National Guard at Chandler to move immediately to the scene of Indian trouble with other companies placed on standby.
Roof collapse in St Petersburg kills ten and injures four hundred
A roof house under construction near the Duma building collapsed this morning. Ten workmen were killed and four hundred injured as the structure sank through partly finished floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Duma
Man robbed after night out with Grady in north ward
Police report a young man with 40 in money was beaten by Grady last night and robbed of 14 while socializing with a former railroad clerk in the north end of the wards. Investigations continue as officers sort conflicting statements and arrests are not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Splendid Fellow Remembered as Loyal Friend and Lawyer
A tribute recalling a splendid fellow described as a loyal friend a good lawyer and an honest man and noting that his death will be bemoaned by a host of friends.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bulletins
Missouri
Bill
Gay Coney
William Jennings Bryan
Pengil
Senator Heyburn
Elks of Pocatello
Russia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!