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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
1
The Democratic National Committee charges that President Taft bribed labor leader Daniel Keefe to declare himself for Taft. The claim centers on a purported purchase of Keefe by Roosevelt to influence labor support.
The Democratic national committee claims Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit was offered immigration commissioner general in exchange for repudiating Gompers and the AFL. Keefe allegedly signed a taft defeat circular on September 28, while leaders threaten other labor figures with corroborating proofs.
Detroit President Dante J. Keefe of the International Longshoremen Marine and Transport Workers association denies a New York claim that he was promised immigration commissioner in exchange for backing Taft. He states he met Roosevelt briefly on October 3 with others present and rejects any offer or endorsement tied to the allegation. He cites a prior Aug 15 diary noting the same stance about Taft.
The letter attributed to President Gompers of the AFL denouncing the Republican platform and urging labor to back Bryan is disputed with L denying endorsement. White House says no reply tonight and will review tomorrow. Keefe and Morrisey linked to actions on October 3 with Gompers preparing a statement.
London dispatch cites Rome sources stating the wedding of the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katharin Elkins will take place very soon on high authority. The note comes from the Daily Telegraph Rome correspondent.
Tokio October 14 The American commissioners to the Japanese International exposition and the ladies of the party will meet the emperor and empress next Friday, and on Saturday dine with Baron Mumm De Schwarzenzenstein the German ambassador. The commissioners' official duties end with that dinner and they will visit inland Japan during the fleet visit. Commissioner F J V Skit called the results most satisfactory noting the exposition opens after a nine year wait and should be one of the most perfect in the world.
Tammany Hall will contribute 10000 pounds to the Democratic National Committee and pay all expenses of the mass meeting at Madison Square Garden on October 24 where William Jennings Bryan is to speak, announced by Charles F. Murphy Tammany leader.
District Attorney Jerome subpoenas fifteen well known sporting men amid concern over gambling in New York. Proprieties along the tenderloin grant access to inspect houses at any time, day or night, amid claims of increased activity and police complicity.
Belgrade on October 13 reports little war fever with no street demonstrations or disturbances through 6 pm. The city showed calm after days of prevalent excitement as Servians refrain from public shows of agitation.
Chicago dispatch reports Lt Colonel W. F. Tucker paymaster in the Lakes department was served warrants for wife abandonment on a train at Decatur. Tucker, daughter of ex Senator John A. Logan, anticipated travel to a Hot Springs sanitarium under a department order. Chicago police and army officials delayed arrest to avoid jeopardizing his health. Mrs Mary Leeann Tucker filed the case claiming desertion July 2, 1907. grand jury action was suggested if authorities press for indictments. The piece also includes coverage of a baseball game where Chicago defeated Detroit 8 to 0, with details of key plays and pitching by Mordecai Brown.
After a warrant was read in Decatur, Colonel William F. Tucker arrived in St. Louis with G. H. Frey and others at the Southern hotel. A young man with the party claimed charges against Tucker were dropped due to illness and said Tucker would proceed to Hot Springs Arkansas. Dr Louis Behernes was to consult in about two days.
For some time Colonel Tucker has been ill and was ordered to Hot Springs for observation after a two month extension of leave. Reports say Taft referred the case to the army inspector general for investigation into alleged domestic troubles with his wife and Mrs Tucker. General Garlington investigated Manila matters but no action was taken. The War Department was not consulted on later Decatur developments.
Taft faces large crowds in Ohio denying hostility to organized labor. He cites his past record to prove his stance and seeks to reassure workers and supporters about his policies and positions.
In Cleveland Taft speaks to a large, awaiting audience about tariff protection for American workers and his bench decisions cited as legal foundations of modern labor unions. Train delays and vehicle mishaps mark the arrival as Taft stresses protection and unions.
The St. Louis balloon crew N H Arnok and Harry J Hewitt were blown off course in treacherous air over the North Sea while racing for the International Trophy. After losing bearings they descended and were rescued by a lifeboat near a guard light. Officials awaited word as news spread through Berlin.
Morning Journal reports Chairman Hudspeth released a list of states he said would deliver electoral votes for Bryan. The slate includes the South, Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Nevada, New York totaling 261 with 242 needed. Wisconsin is doubtful and New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island and Illinois are debatable.
Chairman Hitchcork of the RNC announced Representative W. S. Bennett of New York City as chairman of the speakers bureau replacing the resigning Du Pont. Chatman Woodruff estimated Greater New York registrations give Bryan or Chanter little chance to reach a 100000 margin to win in the state.
In Nebraska Bryan counters Hughes charges during a day of speeches in his home state. The Democratic standard bearer spoke to farmers outlining issues and defending his record amid campaign scrutiny.
W J Bryan spoke in Nebraska delivering twenty one speeches in three days. He attacked Taft and Governor Hughes over farm policy and bank deposits while praising Democratic positions. Crowds of farmers cheered as he toured Republican strongholds and criticized the Republican platform.
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