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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
22
A fragmented early 20th century political item notes Bryan drawing attention from Democrats as he visits Texas. The scene hints at public reception and a convention setting with Taft and Lincoln Falk referenced, though text is garbled.
Delegates from New York Delaware Georgia New Jersey Minnesota and others roared as standards were carried around the hall. A Iowa delegation led a stage march, Georgia and New York stood firm while the Bryan faction clashed with chant and flag bearing, producing a chaotic riot-like scene lasting over an hour before a recess and resumed speech by Senator Gore.
The fragmentary text presents a garbled headline about Gray Nut speaking and something about a set, but the readable portion offers no clear event, entity, or outcome to summarize into a coherent newspaper item.
Denver visitors recall a vibrant Fourth of July style spectacle with Broadway lit in color, trolley cars carrying bands, Apache participants, and a carnival atmosphere. Few police kept order as Johnson and Bryan supporters mingled. snow piles from the Rockies inspired both delight and minor trouble, while Tammany Indians marched with banners, drawing cheers as the parade wound toward the convention hall.
Denver Cole reports the credentials committee split the delegation from the District of Columbia assigning Clayton Kelley four seats and Carr faction two. The decision foreshadows tonight’s convention actions while Darr rivals Edwin A Newman and Capt John Muller for national committee seats amid bitter protest from J Fred Kelley over the move behind official certified rolls.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous origins and destinations including San Francisco Norfolk San Diego and Honolulu with references to Mackinac Mont Verona and Lambert Point. Mentions states and cities across the United States such as North Carolina Rhode Island Louisiana Virginia Ohio Wisconsin and California.
The New York delegation postponed a planned 11 AM meeting to 1 PM to discuss candidates. Ant Bryan opposition efforts gain momentum as Georgia and other states push anti Bryan blocs. Georgia delegates use unit rule, plans to appeal over the move. Padgett named Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s Seventh District.
An old Miles Medical Co advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as restoring nervous energy and normal activity to cure nervousness and indigestion. A testimonial from Mrs Mollus Flenor of Campbell Texas asserts relief after seven bottles and improved digestion and sleep, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
The report outlines numerous assignments and detachments for officers across the Army. It lists promotions, leaves, and station changes for Majors, Lieutenants, Captains, and others, with details on postings to Fort Monroe, Sheridan, West Point, and various artillery and infantry units. It notes duty changes linked to the Army War College, coast artillery schools, and upcoming inspections.
A long list of artillery and coast artillery officers, lieutenants, captains, and sergeants are reassigned or detailed to various forts and districts. Names include Frederck Wo Phat, Alice Dhaymond, Capt Stephen El Mould, Capt George H M War, and many others. The document notes transfers, reliefs, leaves of absence, and expected reporting to commands in Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and other posts, along with dates and new assignments.
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