09 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
1
Bryan George Gray and John Johnson are placed in nomination while the Lincoln man remains the clear victor. The convention shows limited enthusiasm during the day as proceedings proceed without strong backing.
Denver July 9 The Democratic convention adjourned to seven for resolutions report amid harmony claims. Leaders say the platform committee will not report before seven, and delegates expect Bryan’s nomination to be unanimous. Bell’s farewell run and Clayton’s reception highlight a day of speeches and steady proceedings as Georgia backs Gray in early caucus.
Denver July 9. The Democratic platform favors anti injunction measures, strong railroad rate scrutiny, and government backed emergency currency with deposit insurance, pledging to curb predatory wealth and end monopolies while condemning Republican waste in administration. The document mirrors Nebraskan trust enforcement and calls for vigorous criminal action against trusts.
The Dickinson Trust Company as trustee of Jeanette Craighead Bland filed a report of settlement in Wayne Circuit Court. Five dollars and interest plus principal total 5.50 have been paid to Bland, who was bequeathed the money by her grandfather John M. Gaar and would reach age thirty.
Revival services were held last evening in a tent on the commons near Sheridan street. The Rev. N. G. Moon of Fairmount delivered the address.
Judge Fox of the Wayne circuit court rules quo warranto proceedings improper in State v Terre Haute & Eastern Traction. He upholds the contract with the city as valid and suggests injunctions unlikely. The dispute centers on routing freight via Glen Miller park and North Twenty third street and potential park desecration versus city rights to grant street use.
At the Democratic national convention in Denver the minority report seeking the seating of Guffey delegates from Pennsylvania was voted down. Guffey supporters blamed gag rule in the credentials committee, while majority advocates accused Guffey backers of spending at the polls amid a scene resembling opera night with a cowboy band and a mostly women crowd. Hobson was invited to address the convention but his speech drew disapproval and order was repeatedly restored by Chairman Bell before the credentials report was presented.
Amos Butler, secretary of the state board of charities, will be invited to address the township trustees of the county in August. He will discuss handling charity cases, a phase of trustee work that is pending.
The State’s case against Marle Campbell and Charles Boreman ended in a hung jury. The prosecuting attorney expressed disappointment and has requested a new trial. A date was not set, but the judge indicated a prompt schedule.
Denver July 9 The Bryan name sparked the greatest demonstration in national convention history lasting one hour and twenty eight minutes. The hall erupted when Gore mentioned Bryan prompting a fevered roar and a mass surge toward the platform. Women joined the frenzy waving flags and banners as the crowd capacity overflowed.
Alexander Beyerle was selected yesterday by the board of county commissioners as justice of the peace successor to Leonard Lem on who resigned. He will qualify for the office within a few days. The other applicant was Joseph Millikan.
The article lists historical speech times at major conventions. It notes Harrison, Blaine, Eustace, Depew, McKinley, Roosevelt, Bryan, Lodge and Gore across years from 1882 to 1908, detailing minutes elapsed when names were mentioned or when nominations occurred. It reads like a ledger of ceremonial durations and notable interruptions.
The Weather Prophet reports fair and warmer conditions for Indiana Thursday night and Friday with light south winds. In Ohio the forecast predicts fair and warmer weather with Thursday night and Friday, light variable winds and a cooling to, pout.
Citizens pressed officials as the board faced a visible demand for immediate action. After the next council meeting, freight cars will operate on Main Street for a nine day period.
City officials and business leaders pressed ahead with a traction franchise, signing the approved agreement and sending it to D. and W. for signatures. A council motion suspends a 90 day ban on freight cars on Main Street, amid cheers from citizens. The scene featured sharp contrasts as City Attorney T J Study and the board faced public scrutiny for past positions while the plan favored business priorities.
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