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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
14
Minority report expected as credentials committee drives Pennsylvania’s position on New York presidency. Sphinx Murphy remains silent on the secret outcome amid political maneuvering and intra party tensions.
The text outlines today’s program with a noon meeting at 1 alle Stoeider led by Chatina Bell as permanent chair. Other items include committees on credentials and resolutions, and a likely youth council activity.
A fragment from yesterday's session shows debate on Nebraska's resolution, party platform planks, and multiple committee actions. References to J. Bryan, New York delegation, and a potential presidential nomination indicate a tense party convergence. The report notes calls for unity and speculates on future votes and regional influence.
In a conference today Chairman R R Reselue and J Stacey HI of the general citizens' committee and John R M Mahoy of Columbus, representing United States Senator William Arner of Missouri, discussed plans for July 28 notification day. Reynolds favors a public affair in Eden Park if possible, with a potential event at the Charles P Taft home on Pike Street and a public reception either at the Taft home or Eden Park.
Ada Relchars of Dallas Tex was found dead in her Hot Spring apartment. Police say she was likely murdered late yesterday while her seven year old daughter was missing. Two sons could not enter the home and stayed with neighbors. the body was discovered after entry. Harry Reichard, husband, resided in Dallas.
Police traced a poison murder suspect toward Boston in the Wilson case. A printer was held on bond pending investigation of his wife’s death, while chemists reported poison found in Dr Wilson’s body. Detectives pursued a Bristol letter and a Keystone type stamp tied to the suspect.
The Washington Post reports seven year inmate Perry, jailed for grand larceny from Newport News, killed himself by leaping from a 4 foot wall after a cell disturbance. A guard aided in restraining others as Perry left the cell wall and hurled to the ground, breaking his neck. He had served four years of his sentence.
The permanent organization committee met this afternoon and Gov Folk of Misgoum moved Henry D Clayton of Olabama to be permanent chairman. Temporary officers were confirmed with EBC Mitchell of Misami added as assistant secretary. Folk noted he had planned to nominate Champ Clark but accepted Bryan’s letter urging Clayton to chair.
The Denver session of the Democratic convention opens with Coos A Bell as temporary chair. Delegates applaud Parker and McGuffey as voices press for credentials. Amid flashes and smoke from a platform incident, Bell forecasts a Bryan-era victory while committee assignments begin and state rolls proceed.
The first session at the Denver convention featured ornate decor with snow banners and eagle bunting. A Cowboy Band from a Colorado town performed in vivid costumes, playing Maryland My Maryland and Die Leu as delegates entered with Breck banners amid roses and flags. Mrs Longworth and Mrs Leavitt watched from a box as crowds cheered and the gavel signaled order.
A Washington Post special report from Hot Springs outlines Taft’s push for a unified Republican campaign. Hitchcock is touted as national chairman with Sherman urged to remain in the congressional chair, McKinsey named treasurer of the congression al committee and a possible treasurer for the national committee.
A Washington relief day saw temperatures around 101 degrees by 4 10 pm with five people prostrated and one man dead at work. Heat caused distress among workers across the city as a brief shower offered temporary relief. Humidity remained high though lower than the day before.
The voyage features Peary and Lage inspecting the vessel and rallying the crew as hopes run high for a successful arctic expedition. Quentin Roosevelt presents a four-leaf clover to the commander, while officers plan duties and navigational tasks for the far north voyage from Oyster Bay.
George Rafferty, linked to Harry Thaw, vanished after eloping with Thaw’s wife’s attempt to win $500000 from her father failed. Rafferty worked at Pittsburg Milling Co. before it failed, later moving with Thaw’s nephew William to Catons Ranch, North Dakota, with rumors he enlisted in the army and may be in the Philippines.
The Secretary, James Ro Gatteld, arrived from Henol to Liber b&b Touts, plans a two week stay to collect data on commerce, labor, and immigration issues. He notes harmony among races and a prosperous, progressive outlook as he prepares a two week fishing trip in Southern California with Gifford Pinchot and the U.S. Senate firm.
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