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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
5
The Chicago Tribune tally of Independence Day deaths and injuries shows nationwide carnage. By 2 am on the sixth, 48 killed and 1,809 maimed or burned nationally, with Chicago alone rising to 12 deaths.
General William Warner of Missouri, a U S Senator and long time Grand Army of the Republic member, was chosen chairman to notify William Howard Taft of his presidential nomination. Warner served in the Civil War era, held Kansas City mayorship, served as district attorney, and was National Commander in Chief of the G A R.
The report recalls ten years since pivotal naval actions and the Fourth of July sacrifices. Sampson notes a fleet destroyed with one killed and two wounded, while nationwide dispatches describe numerous deaths and injuries during Fourth of July celebrations. The piece reflects on the Santiago victory's impact and ongoing public sorrow.
Fragmentary text reports on individuals named Himsky Korsakott and Hyde, with garbled references to a feud and a court verdict. It mentions a large sum awarded to twins at a hospital in Baltimore for an event called the Uvetufest, but many names and details are unreadable.
Denver dispatch reports the 1908 Democratic National Convention convening at noon in Denver's great auditorium to nominate candidates for president and vice president. Crowds crowded toward the new hall as marching clubs and bands led the procession in the capital city.
The report describes a Democratic convention with 12 000 attendees. Chairman Taggart presided as Right Rev Keane delivered remarks. The platform denounces monopoly, supports equal opportunity, criticizes tariff trusts, defends judicial limits, and calls for tariff reform to curb price extortion while preserving liberty. Mayor Speer oversaw security as delegates cheered Bell for his speech.
Denver correspondence notes the 1908 Democratic convention lacked many longtime party leaders. Deaths silenced veteran figures such as Cleveland and Altgeld while new names like Bryan’s circle filled the scene. The city’s welcome was lavish, yet absence of prominent southern and other grandees marked a shift in Democratic power.
Denver prepared for a Democratic convention with 15 000 seats in a fireproof 260 by 200 foot auditorium costing 5300000. The building allows half theater use, twenty four exits, separate entries for public and press, and full citywide decorations honoring each state. State and candidate headquarters used banners on hotel walls. no street banners were permitted.
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