Bryan Nominated on First Ballot at Denver Convention
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska secured the Democratic nomination for president on the first ballot after an all night session at the Denver convention. The vote was 8921 for Bryan with 46 for Johnson and 5944 for Gray, as crowds celebrated with wild demonstrations and a unanimous fallback to Bryan. Officials and delegates discussed potential vice presidential choices, with John W. Kern gaining support and Mayor Dahlman predicting Kern as the likely pick.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Bryan
Johnson
Gray
New York
Murphy
Alton B. Parker
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
John W. Kern
Indiana
Clark Howell
Georgia
Charles A. Towne
Judge Parker
Smith
New Jersey
Newlands
Nevada
Dubois
Idaho
Charles Bryan
Lincoln
Lewis Nixon
Martin W. Littleton
Colonel Ownby
Colorado
J. Pierpont Morgan
United
Dahlman
Omaha
Kern
Look Like Kern Ticket Sees Many Seek Second Place
The convention hall crowd on July 10 watched as candidates for second place on the Kern ticket drew plenty of interest. Delegates, fatigued by a long night, slept late, yet state headquarters remained active as the process continued.
Governor Johnson Supports Bryan Election Effort
In St. Paul on July 10 Governor Johnson stated he would do all he can to promote Mr. Bryan's election. He reportedly sent a telegram of congratulations.
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Johnson
Bryan
Judge Gray Sends Congratulatory Telegram to Bryan
Wilmington Delaware July 10 Judge Gray telegramming to Mr Bryan to convey his heartfelt congratulations in a formal note. The brief message marks a courteous political gesture between prominent figures in the city.
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Wilmington
Del
Democratic leaders swarm Tribune as war bulletins arrive
In Pocatello the Tribune business office drew a crowd of local Democratic leaders to hear early Associated Press war bulletins from Denver. Col Ingersoll and others waited past 3 o clock for the final bulletin.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colonel Ingersoll
Robert Tsehudy
Mixson
Townsend
C. B. Wheeler
W. H. Peck
W. R. Kirchoff
Billy Trapp
W. H. Lockhart
Denny Sullivan
Lusitania Sets Transatlantic Crossing Record
The Cunarder Lusitania arrived at Sandy Hook at 2 11 this morning after a record long Atlantic crossing lasting four days 19 hours 36 minutes. Her average speed was 25 01 knots per hour.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
Populists Inform Thomas E Nomination in Atlanta Meeting
Thomas E. was formally notified of his nomination for president by the People's party at a large Populist gathering in Atlanta Georgia last night.
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Atlanta
Thomas E.re
People’s Party
Soretek and Companions Embrace Quiet Days Away
Fragmentary notes show C. Soretek and associates dining and socializing with friends and relatives during several days of rest. The sparse text suggests a small gathering rather than a public event, focusing on daily meals and shared time.
Democratic Platform Summary From Tabloid Release
Denver reports a full summary of the Democratic platform adopted last night. Key points include injunctions not issued where labor disputes are not involved, labor organizations not to be illegal, tariff revisions favoring free lists for competition with trusts, repeal of wood pulp and paper tariffs, plus reforms to house rules. It calls for expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission powers, basing railroad rates on physical value, and limiting federal centralization. Also supports postal savings banks, campaign contribution publicity, inland waterways funding, Philippine independence, income tax, direct senatorial elections, statehood for Arizona New Mexico, Puerto Rico Alaska home rule, stronger anti trust enforcement, public health bureau, Panama Canal completion, natural resource conservation, and Roosevelt's platform enforcement.
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House of Representatives
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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America
Bureau of Public Health
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
No Anti-Polygamy Plank Defeated in Denver Platform
At the Denver convention hall on July 10 the resolutions committee rejected a bid by former Senator Dubois to insert an anti polygamy plank. A telegram from Mr Bryan defending noninvolvement was read, and the proposal failed on a 20 to 20 tie.
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Convention Hall
Committee On Resolutions
Dubois
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Taft favored as best suited while Bryan faces GOP challenge
State Chairman James H. Brady told Tribune reporters after Denver's ballot that Bryan's nomination signals a habit the Democrats hope to break. He said Taft is the most capable candidate and will win, predicting a larger majority than Roosevelt and Fairbanks four years ago. He urged unity in the Republican party for the campaign.
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Denver
Tribune
Bryan
Taft
United States
Sherman
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Delegates Pass Through Pocatello En Route to Yellowstone
News reaches Short Line division head quarters that a special train of delegates from the Denver convention will pass through Pocatello Sunday night bound for Yellowstone National Park. On Monday two more trains follow carrying Pennsylvania New Jersey and multi state delegates. Sunday night a car attached to No 15 carries Mrs Nicholas.
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Pocatello
Yellowstone National Park
Pennsylvania
de Cage
Nicholas Rg Ace
Nugent says his side isn’t sore over convention seating
Denver July 9 John F Nugent and Idaho delegates denied seats say they are satisfied with their work and deserve the party’s commendation. They note Dubois won a slim margin in credentials and claim a floor fight might have altered the result, avoiding acrimony in the convention.
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Denver
John F. Nugent
Idaho
Democratic Party
Dubois
Kern of Indiana Nominated for Vice President
The Kern of Indiana was nominated for vice president by acclamation at Convention Hall Denver, with the session set for July 10 at 4 30 p m.
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Convention Hall
Denver
Kern
Indiana
Idaho Contest Delegation Vote Sparks Convention Drama
The committee split 23 yes 22 no on prima facie seating and then 22 20 to divide the Idaho delegation. Nugent credits elimination of Pettigrew anti Mormon plank and trades with other states as factors shaping the outcome. He claims the fight will help rescue the Democratic party from self serving leadership.
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Dubois
Arizona
Nevada
California
Oregon
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Idaho
Nugent
Pettigrew
Democratic Party
Notice of final commutation proofs filed in Idaho
Notice is given that settlers James Paver Cornelius A. Boyd and others have filed intention to make final commutation proofs. Proofs will be presented before Theo Turner U S Commissioner at Pocatello Idaho on August 24 1908. Witnesses named from Pocatello Idaho. Henry W Kiefer Register July 11 1908.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
Theo, Turner
U. S
Pocatello
Pocatello Man Seeks Final Proof On Idaho Homestead
George Bb Gray of Pocatello Idaho, holder of Homestead Entry No 11333 for SW section 27 township 5s range 34e Boise Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof before U S Commissioner Theo Turner in Pocatello August 24 1908. Witnesses include Cornelius A Boyd Mary Boyd Simhi F Zundel and Evelin Zundel all of Pocatello.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
George Bb. Gray
Pocatello
Range
Boise Meridian
Theo. Turner
U. S
Cornelius A. Boyd
Mary Boyd
Simhi F. Zundel
Evelin Zundel
Henry W. Kieffer
Gwsw
McGee's Baby Elixir Promoted for Infant Bowels
An advertisment extols McGee's Baby Elixir as a cure for diarrhoea dysentery and all bowel troubles in infants. Mrs. A L Cook, a local druggist, markets the preparation calling it a vital remedy for digestive ailments in babies.
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McGee
A. L. Cook
Kern Leads Ballots In Mixed Vice Presidential Fight
Convention notes from July 10 show a crowded vice presidential scene with Kern of Indiana, John Mitchell, and Judge Gray in the lead. Missouri figures Folk and Stone shift as Towne and Howell receive nominations, and Indiana supports Kern amid cheers and roll calls.
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Convention Hall
Kern
Indiana
John Mitchell
Judge Gray
Marvel
Delaware
Gray
Folk
Missouri
Stone
Five Die in Medicine Hat Head-On Train Collision
Five trainmen were killed and sixty injured in a head-on crash a mile east of Medicine Hat. The Spokane flyer engine collided with the Crow's Nest passenger train at a crossing. three coaches derailed and the locomotive was wrecked. Engineer Nichols perished. operator Ritchie, who issued his clearance papers, is missing.
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Spokane Flyer
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Olive J Wallin Seeks Final Proof in Idaho Claim
Olive J Wallin of Pocatello Idaho filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim on June 10 1908 Timber and Stone Sworn Statement No 057 for Ely NEY and E% SE Section 20 Township 6 South Range 34 East Boise Meridian The hearing will be held September 21 1908 Witnesses named William Cureton William P Havener Gordon Williamson and Dana Woods all of Pocatello Idaho.
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Department of the Interior
U.S
Blackfoot
Idaho
Olive J. Wallin
Pocatello
Ely Ney
Township
Range 34
Boise Meridian
Theo. Turner
U. S
William Cureton
William P. Havener
Gordon Williamson
Dana Woods
Henry W. Kiefer
Excursions to Payette Lakes Schedule Notice
Excursions to Payette Lakes operate via Service 0 8 daily from June 20 to September 30. A thirty day limit applies from the date of sale. See agents for rates and further details.
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Payette Lakes
The Nilsson Mexican Pecan Sundae Promo
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