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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
14
The article details a fractious scramble over the Democratic presidential nomination, with delegates urged to oppose a sure loser line of attack. It notes divisions among party leaders, the possibility of persuading enough delegates to block Bryan’s nomination, and the uncertain prospects for overturning the current frontrunner.
A passenger list shows Bryce sailing with envoy to Liverpool aboard the ship from New York on July 2. The itinerary includes stops at Cape May Wildwood and Atlantic City with a Panama route rail connection and limited excursion tickets.
Turbulent preconvention scene as Democrats weigh a Parker resolution honoring Grover Cleveland. Bryan allies warn against using Cleveland tribute to attack Bryan policies, while Gray headquarters officials defend honoring Cleveland. Delegates split over whether a memorial resolution should supersede party unity ahead of the 1904 nominating plan.
Editor Watterson accuses a “professional ghoul” of scheming to drag the late ex president’s body to Denver. He labels the effort a conspiracy to conjure dissension and corrupt delegates at the convention. The fiery proclamation bans speculation about the dead’s fate.
A sensational account describes a staged mock funeral for Cleveland with derisive allusions to Parker and others. It accuses alleged moneyed trusts and tracton thieves of exploiting the dead body on a dissecting table to attack democracy. The piece condemns the New York scene, warns of a death head scheme, and notes travel deals on a Baltimore return train via Pennsylvania Railroad.
An early bulletin reports Bishop Henry Potter growing weaker with vitality fading. Doctors say his strength has declined since the day and remains lower than at any prior time as observers note continued illness.
A letter to a judge from a Wilmintor source discusses a 19th century political ticket. It alleges a plan where Bryan and Gray swap roles, with Gray as president candidate and Bryan in vice or second place, and hints at party strategies and the potential impact on election outcomes.
German Ambassador to France Prince von Radolin hosted a dinner in Paris honoring Charlemagne Tower the former American ambassador at Berlin and Mrs Tower Premier Clemenceau M Plequart and other prominent diplomats attended. The notice also lists a Cleveland to Pennsylvania Railroad excursion fare of 318.50 with travel dates July 6 to 8 and return validity until July 16.
Philadelphia officials today disclosed new movements of the man who allegedly poisoned Dr William H Wilson. A bottle of poison was delivered from the Philadelphia Local Express Office by Fred Buckman to a man described as 40 to 49, smooth shaven, dark, well dressed, wearing a derby hat. Buckman recalls paying 20 cents for delivery. Authorities now have a tangible lead, with parallel descriptions matching the suspect from earlier inquiries. Mrs Wilson says she has no knowledge of the crime. Further background suggests Wilson’s real name may be Fileliff, once an examiner, who lived as a married man with four children before separating from his first wife about ten years ago. The late doctor’s estate lists modest assets. relatives report a lavish lifestyle and charitable acts.
Mrs Wilson left her uncles home in Rising Sun to marry a Philadelphia doctor named Wilson. Her mother later received a letter claiming the marriage. Mrs McDugall urged her to return, no reply. Years pass with a warning to CU McKeever, the farmer, about the missing daughter. She had visited Rising Sun when her grandmother died.
The Delaware delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Denver began today. Delegates Irving Handy Willam Gaisbury Peter Ferd Willam Gaisbury L L Tavion S Mo Soper and alternate S Pennewitt head the group. State Chairman Thevas Fo Basar and former Judge David Marvel Tefdre note the party hopes to block Basar and aim to push Grey forward.
Crowds filled streets as Ada supporters hailed Sherman in a loud triumph through Genesee Street, with lantern banners and a noisy show. Mrs Sherman attended, speeches followed, and Sherman was escorted indoors as the crowd surged. The city mobilized for a celebratory night with lights, music, and a sense of victory.
A Wisconsin woman testifies she was married to Walter Williams to aid a priest accused of influence and then deserted by him before meeting the cleric. She recalls events at a court hearing where other alleged supporters failed to appear as witnesses.
A Northwestern railroad brakeman was attacked by a gang of men while on a run near Omaha. The assailants overpowered him and pulled his teeth and gold fillings as they fled at the train’s edge. The victim reportedly retained some teeth seized during the assault.
J W Smuil and Sons Morista idth and G Washa Waldorf Astoria 1133 Broadway No Yatetmer issue a specialty Fourth of July seashore excursion. Tickets by rail via Pennsylvania Railroad to Atlantic City Cape Maywood and Ocean City KH 7. Round trip, Friday and Saturday sales, returnable until the following Tuesday.
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