Hushes Nominated by Republicans at Saratoga
Hushes is chosen to head the ticket by Republicans at Saratoga amid a sweeping majority. The nomination names Hushes as their leading candidate in the race.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
13
Hushes is chosen to head the ticket by Republicans at Saratoga amid a sweeping majority. The nomination names Hushes as their leading candidate in the race.
Saratoga N Y Sept 15 The Republican state ticket nominating Hughes for governor was secured on the first ballot with 827 votes to 131 for Wadsworth and 9 for Stewart Montgomery The convention saw a dramatic surge as Hughes gained support from New York County and Kings County amid intense bargaining and a chaotic scene with delegates signaling unity after a long struggle.
In a smooth leadership transition at the WCCAR convention Murphy gives way and MEN ARE seated, signaling harmony among leaders and a new council lineup.
Presidential hopeful William J Bryan will speak in Rochester as New York Democrats push for unity amid unsettled governor nominations. Tammany leader Charles Murphy withdraws opposition to Patrick McCarren delegates. upstate leaders seek Chanler as a campaigner against Hughes while factions move toward harmony ahead of the convention.
Seven men died and 30 were injured when a car load of black powder exploded at Windsor near Sedalia Missouri. The blast occurred at 10 15 this morning after a supervisor joked and lit a match to scare a crowd, causing widespread destruction.
In a New York interview dated September 15, E H Harriman addressed general conditions of his rail lines. He denied rumors of a holding company for Union Pacific and Southern Pacific and said no immediate changes were planned. He praised reduced operating costs and favored higher freight rates to aid weaker roads, noting growing public support for sound railroad management. He urged citizens to take responsibility regardless of party.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports the independence party intends to campaign in Montana this year. An October 15 meeting at the Auditorium will feature speakers W. R. Hearst and candidate H. Sagen. Petitions circulate to place three independence electors on the ballot and a state ticket nomination is under consideration.
The Montana Knights Templars annual conclave announced new officers led by Daniel A. McCaw of Livingston as grand commander and Preston K B Moss of Billings as deputy grand commander. Also named were Thomas R. Miller of Helena grand generalissimo H M Parden treasurer Cornelius Hedges recorder Maurice A Walker of Dillon son or ware den Emory Payne junior warden S P Wright sword bearer Robert Vickers Virginia City standard bearer Henry C Smith Miles City grand warder.
Berlin reports a Perspeval airship test representing the dirigible flexible system achieved a 11 44 hour flight. The run far exceeds the army acceptance requirement and confirms readiness for long distance cruises. An imperial inspection was anticipated tomorrow morning.
William J. Bryan spoke to a large New Jersey crowd denouncing Republican policies and praising Democratic platform growth. He compared 1896 to today, argued unions and trusts shift in favor of Democrats, defended bank deposit guarantees, and criticized Taft’s stance on Roosevelt. He noted changed voter attitudes and pledged continued support for the party’s vision.
Duluth reports roaring fires girding Grand Marais and Lutzen, with a white man and six Indians believed dead after attempting to aid homesteaders at Nester. Colville, six miles away, is destroyed. officials fear further losses but expect no additional fire fatalities at that site.
Portland Maine Sept 15 full returns in yesterday's governor race give Bert M Fernald Republican a 7 798 lead over Obediah Gardner Democrat With five towns and four plantations still outstanding Fernald holds 73 482 votes to Gardner 65 683
Governor Norris pressed Canada to offer Crees a home across the line with goods and a reservation. The Crees may return to Canada, but Cree chief Little Bear opposes going back. Norris warned Montana bears no further responsibility if the offer is refused.
Billings Montana September 15 Sheriff Bach elder of Carbon county and a posse captured two heavily armed horse thieves after a weeklong chase on the state reservation. The bandits were surprised and overpowered without a fight and more than ten stolen horses were recovered.
Several Montana counties report Republican gatherings on convention day, with local organizers detailing agenda items and candidate support as party members discuss platform positions and upcoming campaigning plans.
The Yellowstone county Republican convention in Billings selected a full ticket for county offices led by F B Connelly for representative and Ira L Whitney for treasurer. Five candidates vied for sheriff with Bruce Renwick elected clerk and recorder and J C Orrick named sheriff. The platform backs Roosevelt Taft and a state reapportionment plan.
The Lewistown Republican county convention adopted a resolution endorsing Judge Cheadle for district court and directing the delegation to seek his renomination. It named county candidates for representatives Rufus B. Thompson and C W Smith, plus officials including H N Clingan sheriff W R Woods attorney J C Huntoon and others. The Democratic slate lists Breck Ornbaum and Haycraft for legislature, Parrent sheriff Edward Martin county attorney H L de Kalb and more, with numerous Lewistown candidates across offices.
The Sanders county Republican convention at Thompston Falls nominated county officers led by A. S. Ainsworth for Legislature J. M. Self for county attorney J. L. Hartman for commissioner W. E. Christopher for treasurer C. E. Baker for sheriff L. C. Rinard for county clerk Miss Helena Feeney for superintendent of schools H. R. Stephens for assessor Dr. H. H. Hattery for coroner J. H. Brauer for surveyor W. E. Nippert for clerk of court L. C. Larson for administrator and named state delegates C A Peterson F S Houghland R 8 S Cone ger W A Sprague H Y Schwindt E D Robinson J A McGowan C E Fairbanks and E D Peek with instruction to vote as a unit for State Senator Ed Donlan for governor.
Livingston reports the Park county Republican convention was held in the courthouse today with proceedings continuing on page twelve.
William J. Bryan campaigned across New Jersey and Philadelphia delivering sharp criticisms of Taft and the Republican Party. He challenged Taft’s record on multiple issues, mocked promises of no panics, and drew large crowds in Camden Burlington and Jersey City before continuing to Rochester.
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