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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

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2

Democratic Power Struggle Over Bryan Delegates in New York

At the Victoria Hotel and amid contested delegations in Albany and Brooklyn, Conners and Murphy push to oust McCarren and McCabe from the State Committee. Bryanites press for Bryan instructions at the Denver convention, while Tammany blocks proxy efforts and anticipates a floor fight over credentials and a Kings County leadership showdown.

Conners Murphy Denver Mr. Bryan Bryan Progressive Democratic League Augustus Thomas Laywright Theeague The Victoria Thomas Mr .Bryan Mr. Murphy Bryan Allegany Franklin Oswego Wyoming St. Lawrence Committee Democratic Party League Roosevelt Allegany County Norman E. Mack Buffalo Tammany Bereders Democratic Stat Organization Absolete McCarren Patrick FE. McCabe Albany Hoffnan House Kings County Democratic Organization McCabe Charlie Mr. Conners Hearst Thomas F. Grady Xaid Democratic State Committee Eway Kings County Congrers State Committee Thomas F. Carmody Penn Yan Brooklyn Senator McCarren Kings County Democratic Party anti-McCarren Borough Presidenler Gear Wv. S. Williams Henry A. Rubino Rooklyn Williams Queens Niagara Orleans County Hughes Niagara County A. C. Douglas Niagara Falls Senate

Johnson addressed Kentucky Democrats at Jefferson Club banquet

Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson spoke at the Seelbach Hotel to about 500 diners and guests including Kentucky leaders. He urged adherence to Jeffersonian principles, denounced monopolies and railroad extortion, and warned against expediency in party platforms.

Louisville John A. Johnson Minnesota Kentucky Jefferson Club Seelbach Hotel Gov. Willson Frankfort Gov. Johnson Willson Commonwealth Johnson Jefferson Democratic Party Thomas Jefferson

Bryce Extols Jefferson at UVa Anniversary Address

James Bryce, the British Ambassador, delivered the principal address at the 165th Jefferson birthday and 89th UVa anniversary celebrations in Charlottesville. He praised Jefferson’s educational ideal of universal elementary and secondary schooling, leading to a comprehensive university, contrasting with era colleges tied to denominations.

Charlottesville Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia James Bryce Bryce Alderman Tarleton General Assembly of Virginia Jefferson Monticello England United States

Jefferson Club marks 160th anniversary with Harman Gore speakers

In St Louis on April 13 the Jefferson Club held a celebratory meeting at the Odeon for Thomas Jefferson’s 160th anniversary. Ex Attorney General Judson Harmon of Cincinnati and Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma led the program with remarks on federal and state powers and natural rights.

ST. Louis Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Club Odeon Judson Harmon Cincinnati United States Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma Harmo

Single Taxers Celebrate Jefferson Birthday in New York

The Manhattan Single Tax Club marked its twenty second annual Jefferson birthday at the Union Square Hotel with 65 attendees. Speakers included ex Gov Garvin of Rhode Island ex mayor Thomas M. Osborne playwright William Card Mille and Henry George Jr among others.

Jefferson Manhattan Union Square Garvin Rhode Island Benjamin CC. Marsh Thomas M. Osborne Exmayor Auburn N. Y Leighton Williams New York William C.ard Mille Henry George, Jr John J. Murphy Sioux City American Single Tax League Frederick Cyrus Leubuscher Tom. Johnson Cleveland Bliss Carman Bird Coler Augustus Thomas la Follette David Graham Phillips Ida M. Tarbell Gore Oklahoma Herbert Quick Mark M. Fagan Jersey City Franklin K. Lane Inter-State Commerce Commission Richard George Botton Hall Joseph Dana Miller Single Taxer Amy Mal Hicks

Silent Bryan Silent at Jefferson Day Dinner in Times Square

At the Jefferson Day dinner of the National Democratic Club in the Knickerbocker Hotel Times Square President Wilson led the program praising Jeffersonian ideals and tariff revision. Speakers Simmons Owen and others followed with warnings about executive power and corporate influence as Bryan declined attendance.

William J. Bryan National Democratic Club Knickerbocker Times Square Minnesota Gov. Johnson Thomas Jefferson Woodrow Wilson Princeton University Simmons North Carolina Owen Oklahoma Wilson Republican Party Jefferson Augustus van Wyck D Cady Herrick J. Sergeant Cram James Fitzgerald Morgan J. O’brien John P. Chidwick United States F. M. Simmons Robert L. Owen Herman A. Metz Patrick F. McGowan Board of Aldermen Alton B. Parker Edwin Warfield Maryland William A. Clarke William Sulzer William Lindsay John Fox Warren W. Foster Mr. Bryan President Wilson Democratic Party Qwen J.P. Morgan Pharoah Mr. Morgan Senator Simmons

Delaware Democratic Convention Backing Judge Gray for Nomination

Dover April 13 supporters of Federal Judge George Gray of Wilmington will control the Democratic State Convention here tomorrow to back Gray for the presidential nomination. The six Denver delegates will support Gray if a viable chance exists. otherwise they will likely back Bryan.

Steciato New York Dover Del George Gray Wilmington Denver Gray Bryan

Hearing Continues in Extortion Case Involving Macaluso

The hearing on extortion charges against An tony Macaluso, who allegedly offered money to influence his testimony against Carl Fischer-Hansen, was continued before Magistrate Steinert. Joseph Brown testified that Macaluso claimed to have signed a false affidavit and sought money to remain silent.

Antony Macaluso Carl Fischer-Hansen Steinert Joseph Brown Macaluso

Cambria Steel to Restart Several Departments This Week

In Johnstown Pennsylvania on April 13 a Cambria Steel Company spokesman announced several departments will resume operations this week after a three month shutdown, restoring jobs for about 1500 workers.

Johnstown Penn Cambria Steel Company

Easter Opportunities Plant Joy for Deserving Homes

A church appeal invites volunteers to bring hope this season by helping at least one family facing death illness or hardship. The program seeks donations and hands on help to brighten homes and hearts during Easter.

Fundraising appeal for improving poor in New York 1843

A dated fundraising notice urges donations of 5 to 100 dollars to R. S. Minturn, treasurer, at 105 E 22nd Street in New York. Led by R Fulton Cutting, president of the New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, 1907.

R. Fulton Cutting N.Y

Provident Life Boardrow Delayed by Court Action

Banks in control of Provident Savings Life Association seek to oust Coyle syndicate directors. Justice Dowling postponed proceedings and set Thursday for election. Banks contend Coyle group lacked authority to call a special meeting. The injunction aims to bar William Gilbert and void James O Keefe’s directorate.

Royall Victor Sullivan & Cromwell Provident Savings Life Assurance Society Justice Dowling Coyle Syndicate Thomas Interests Provident Life William H. Taylor E. R. Chapman Coyle Thomases Justice O'Gorman the Provident Life William T. Gilbert James B. O'Kerfe John J. Coyle John Do. Grady Frank J. McSurley John B. Wurtz Edwin H. Sulger John W. Phillips Gilbert O’keefe Grady Wurtz

Police Commission seeks $100000 secret service fund

Police Commissioner Bingham urged the Finance Committee of the Board of Aldermen to report favorably on a $100,000 secret service fund to combat Black Handists and anarchists. The committee recommended only $25,000, amid disputes over the Black Hand threat and department morale.

Bingham Secret Service Board of Aldermen Little Tim * Sullivan Mr. Sullivan Sullivan

Knickerbocker Eyes Six Story Building on Broadway Corner

The Knickerbocker Trust Company directors consider a six story structure at the northeast corner of Broadway and Exchange Place, site of the former Consolidated Stock Exchange. They bought the plot about two years ago and seek to cover charges with caisson foundations for future skyscraper height. The property measures 67 by 132 feet and was purchased in May 1908 for 1.715 million with mortgages totaling 1.13 million.

Knickerbocker Trust Company Broadway and Exchange Place Consolidated Stock Exchange The Knickerbocker Exchange Trust Company McKim, Mead & White Lower Broadway Broadway Place New Street Knickerbocker Trust

Thirteen Hoodoo Plagues Camel Ida in Transit

A camel named Ida gains the thirteenth hoodoo tag aboard the steamer Ida from Trieste to Riverside Park, Chicago. The voyage ends on the thirteenth day with twelve camels listed plus Ida, while keeper Calila Cory is detained at Ellis Island on suspicion of an eye disease.

Ida Trieste Chicaso Calila Cory Ells Island

New England Methodist Conference votes to repeal dancing ban

Worcester Massachusetts April 13 The New England Methodist Episcopal Conference adopts a memorial urging the General Conference to repeal the article forbidding dancing card playing and attending theatrical performances by a vote of 107 to 42.

New England Methodists Worcester Mass New England Methodist Episcopal Conference General Conference

Putnam Division service under fire at Public Service inquiry

The New York Central suburban line faced scrutiny by the Up-State Public Service Commission in a Tribune Building hearing focused on the Putnam Division. Witnesses cited infrequent trains and long waits at Bryn Mawr Park and 6th Street terminus. Frederick Stack defended operations, noting 0S percent on-time service last month and that a late 9:15 p.m. rush train was dropped for lack of profit, with earnings around 60 cents per train mile against 67 cents operating cost.

New York Central Public Service Commission City Commission Tribune Putnam 6Th Street Bryn Mawr Park Decker Frederick T. Stack 155Th Street

New School for Cripples Opens for Bright Beginnings

About 100 disabled children entered their Henry Street school. They explored every room from top to root garden and will learn reading along with needlework, bookbinding, and basket weaving. Workers earn over $3.50 weekly, helping them become self supporting and less a burden to parents.

Henry Street

John P Caddagan Better After Illness At Hoffman House

John P. Caddagan proprietor of the Toffman House has shown marked improvement after a days long illness in his rooms at the Hoffman House. Dr E R Finch spent the night at his bedside and suggested potential removal when feasible possibly to Smanea New York as a recovery aid though he is very attached to his quarters in New York and may resist leaving the city.

John P. Caddagan Toffman House E. R. Finch Smanea N. Y Caddagan Hoffman House New York

Juror's son witness in Queens burglary trial case

Robert Murrell, key witness against Max Cohen in Queens County Court, learns the juror Edward Ry Murrell is his father after testifying. Judge Humphrey declares a mistrial following the coincidence and delay. Cohen supposedly burglarized John Reilly's Arverne home. Murrell Jr. saw him exit the scene.

Robert Murrell Max Cohen Humphrey Queens County Edward Ry Murrell Dana Wallace John B.merrill Cohen John Reilly Telephone Company Arverne End

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