Eastern Democrats Declare They Do Not Intend to Defeat Nebraskan Persem
In a terse announcement the Eastern Democrats deny plans to defeat Nebraskan opponents. They emphasize intent to pursue a path of success and avoid direct confrontation.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
14
In a terse announcement the Eastern Democrats deny plans to defeat Nebraskan opponents. They emphasize intent to pursue a path of success and avoid direct confrontation.
Judge Parker declares no involvement in Ants conferences and pledges to back the Denver ticket. He says Cleveland resolutions are tentative and will be presented to New York delegates, with Murphy also conservative. He criticizes the long Republican era and confirms support for the party ticket, urging unity and a shift in tactics.
Georgia author Joel Chandler Harris known for Uncle Remus dies at his Atlanta residence in early July. Born December 8 1818 in Eaton Tenn he married Rose of Can Don daughter and two daughters survive. Funeral arrangements pending in Atlanta with details forthcoming.
Bird S Coler former New York City official and Brooklyn borough president criticizes Alton B Parker as a professional lobbyist. He argues for a Bryan second place scenario and predicts party harmony if Bryan leads as vice president with Gray as the presidential candidate. He notes opposition within some delegates and urges support for Bryan’s candidacy.
The Nebraskan outlines a bid pairing Gray with Bryan as a ticket to unite Democrats. Aimed at rallying delegates, it argues Gray’s nomination could win over voters and defeat Republicans, urging Bryan supporters to back the ticket and end a first-ballot stalemate.
A young woman suffered a serious head injury at Inna Park during an automobile stunt. She rode a car down a steep incline, somersaulting three times as momentum carried the vehicle, and landed beyond the passing area. She was unconscious and taken to a hospital in critical condition.
King Walheim of Woandemburg and Queen Charlee glided above the lake shores with Count Peplems as their escort. The monarch ascended first and enjoyed a brief aerial voyage, prompting a return to the floating shed where the queen agreed to join the platform flight.
A recently married woman in Terkersburg attempted suicide this evening by swallowing a root-based medicine. Her condition is not clearly stated, and authorities have not released further details about motive or treatment.
The report describes candidate Rider courting Bryan and proposing a Denver pulp plank. It notes support for removing duties on pulp and printing paper, condemns factory price boosting, and cites discussions with Mr Ridder and Mr Bryan about platform details and potential New York support. A separate travel notice toward Baltimore appears in the same column.
Police pursue a suspected poisoner behind letters to a coroner in Philadelphia and Boston claiming a wife’s death from malpractice and an avenger’s actions. The messages boast of poison in Standard Ale samples, name a solicitor Pete Seley Son, and detail a plan to introduce the product to the public. A man allegedly at sea bound for England is sought by authorities as letters describe a murder motive and a call for newspaper publicity.
In New York the Socialist Labor party convention debated a Pittsburgh delegate's resolution urging withdrawal from lower unions. James T Hunter of Providence, the presidential candidate, opposed the resolution, arguing socialists should aid strikes to undermine capitalism. De Lee of Tro N urged busting the AFL. The committee recommended against the resolution, and the report was adopted unanimously.
Old in heroig deeds veterans heard postmaster as Confederate Camps unite with Grand Army men and Navy union members in celebrating the destruction of Cervera’s fleet. The event honored Spanish American War veterans with remarks on national unity and honored leaders from Roanoke and Washington.
Staunton hears a political campaign speech signaling a desire to capture Virginia. The piece details Comelius Bliss declining to serve again as treasurer of the National Committee, with his successor to be decided at the same subcommittee meeting that chooses the chairmanship. Taft and Kellogg figures are noted, with discussion of plans at Hot Springs and reactions from Taft.
Advices to the government place the rebel headquarters at Itape a small town near Asia. Several battalions of troops are with the revolutionists as President Ferreira and the minister of war lead a force toward Itape.
The President approved the court martial finding that Seat Com Robert H Osborn be dismissed from the service. He also approved Secretary of War’s recommendation to reduce First Lieut Frederick to turn of Sucth cavalry for irregularities in his accounts. Also announces Fourth of July Seashore Trips with $9 week excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May Wildwood Ocean City via Pennsylvania Railroad.
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