Governor’s Strength Noted Amid Weaknesses In Duty
The governor earns praise for duty and principle despite certain weaknesses. Supporters say his steadfast adherence to duty outweighs flaws, winning public confidence through consistent conduct.
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
2
Voters in Rensselaer County oppose Hughes renomination
A postal card poll in Rensselaer County shows 75 percent of voters against Gov. Hughes. They cite his reform push, costly administration, and stubborn feud with the Senate as reasons for opposing another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Troy
N. Y
Hughes
Rensselaer County
Senate
Hughes Favored by County Republicans and Independents
In Herkimer County voters show strong support for Hughes with two Republican papers, two Independent dailies, and two Independent weeklies endorsing him. Party unity is maintained as Stroebel and Woodruff align to back the county slate at the State Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Little Falls
N. Y
Herkimer County
Hughes
Stroebel
Woodruff
Erie Business Men for Hughes Rally Support in County
Erie County business men back Hughes largely due to Public Service Commission actions. Few politicians openly oppose Hughes, but private anti-Hughes talk is common among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Buffalo
N.Y
Erie County
Hughes
Public Service Commission
Onondaga Has Its Own Candidate
In Syracuse on August 4 the Hendricks group opposes Hughes and backs Senator White for Governor but the Onondaga County Republicans and most independents favor renominating Gov Hughes. Defeating him could hurt Republican prospects in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onondaga
New York Times
Syracuse
N. Y
Hendricks
Hughes
Senator White
Onondaga County
Governor Hughes Favored by Chenango Republicans
In Chenango County most Republicans back Governor Hughes for re nomination though delegates may not be instructed. Hughes draws strength in rural areas while Norwich votes show mixed sentiment. State Senator Alids supports Hughes. United States Judge Ray stays noncommittal. county officials keep positions private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Wnorwich
N.Y
Chenango County
Hughes
Norwich
Alids
United States
Ray
Dutchess County backs Hughes as strong candidate option
Francis G. Landon, Dutchess Republican chairman, says Hughes would be strong in the county under present conditions. He notes Democrats would oppose Governor Chanler if nominated, and predicts Dutchess will give Taft an overwhelming majority, with bosses against Hughes but voters for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Francis G. Landon
Republican County Committee
Dutchess County
Hughes
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanier
Taft
Him
Hughes Renomination Favored in Oneida County
Special to The New York Times from Utica reports overwhelming sentiment for renominating Gov. Hughes. He is very strong locally and his policies have broad support. If he is rejected, his replacement would capture 1,060 to 1,500 fewer votes in Oneida County than Hughes would at the ticket head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Utica
Oneida County
Hughes
Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua County
Dunkirk
Hughes Renomination Favored by Cattaraugus Republicans
Special to The New York Times reports voters in Cattaraugus County favor Hughes for a second term as Governor. The piece notes strong GOP sentiment and ongoing discussion within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Clean, N. Y
Cattaraugus County
Hughes
Local county stance on Hughes renomination described
The text notes churchgoers back Hughes renomination while no race track opposition exists. County delegates named in July are uninstructed and no local candidate is boomed for nomination. Indications suggest the party may push to swing the delegation against Hughes without harming the party, though the county machine has been at odds with Hughes since last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Hughes Seen Leading in Monroe County Vote
Special to The New York Times reports that Governor Hughes would likely secure more votes in Monroe County than any Republican alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Rochester
N. Y
Hughes
Monroe County
Otsego Seethes With Hughes As Best Republican Hope
In Otsego County public sentiment favors Gov. Hughes for governor. Citizens endorse his clean and honest administration and reject political intrigue. Many say he will win the Republican nomination with a larger vote than any other Republican, and vow to vote for no other Republican for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Oneonta
N. Y
Otsego
Hughes
Hughes Renomination Backed by Most Republicans in Columbia County
A county canvass across Columbia County shows broad GOP support for Gov. Hughes's renomination. Forty respondents from different townships report only two opposed, with estimates of 60 to 70 percent backing Hughes and memories of a 177 vote margin two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chatham
N. Y
Columbia County
Hughes
Voter sentiment split over Hughes renomination in Chautauqua
In Jamestown and Dunkirk Republicans oppose Gov. Hughes while rural areas back him. Countywide, Hughes would likely win a large majority of votes. Local divisions show urban resistance and rural support shaping the renomination outlook.
Hughes Craze Splits Niagara County Weeklong Caucuses
In Lockport Niagara County sentiment shows Gov Hughes has many friends but more oppose him for naming Frederick Stevens an anti canal man as Superintendent of Canals. The Republican Party is badly divided with bitter contests anticipated in upcoming caucuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Lockport
N. Y
Niagara County
Hughes
Frederick Stevens
Hughes rules out independent bid for governor
Gov. Hughes declares there is no basis for claims he might run as an independent if not renominated by the Republican State Convention. He will seek renomination by the GOP and says the party’s will should reflect public sentiment. He plans a long trek in the Mount Marcy region in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saranac Vnn
N. Y
Hughes
Gov. Titghes
Mount Marcy
Adirondacks
Allison Dies at 19 10 Years in Senate
An obituary retrospective outlines how Allison led the Senate's old guard, a conservative faction known as the Old Guard or machine. It notes his influence waned with health, Hale and Aldrich shaping committee work, and hints Gov. Cummins may succeed him, signaling a major shift in Senate power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Senate
Old Guard
Roosevelt
Lodge
Gov
Cummins
Dolliver
Hale
Appropriations Committee
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Gov. Cummins
Aldrich, Hale, and the Other Remaining Members of the ‘Old Guard
Cummins Seeks Short-Term Senate Bid After Allison Death
Gov. Cummins cuts short vacation to return to Des Moines. He plans a conference with political friends to decide on challenging the unexpired term of Sen. Allison, which ends March 4, 1909. He says legislative delay may leave Iowa without full representation in Congress unless appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Forest
Allison
Cummins
Des Moines
Washington
Taft Telegram on Senator Allison Death
Taft sent a telegram from Hot Springs praising Senator Allison as a great public servant and statesman. He highlighted his long service in the House and Senate and role as head of the Appropriations Committee, expressing shock and personal respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Taft
Allison
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
William H. Taft
Zeppelin Making 24 Hour Flight Across Rhine Journey
The airship moves at about 37 mph with a crew of nine aboard. It receives ecstatic welcomes in Schaffhausen and Strasbourg as crowds cheer, bands play, and shots greet the ship. Observers report the craft cruising over the Rhine falls and toward Mannheim while a note signaled the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohenwiel
Schaffhausen
Falls of the Rhine
Schweizer Hof
Lauren
Rhine
Strasburg
Zeppelin
Farman Trains Air Machine At Brighton Beach Race
Henry Farman demonstrated a heavier than air craft at Brighton Beach race track. He turned the machine in a semi circle and flew across the track before landing. A race against Joe Tracy in a Vanderbilt Cup car showed the auto initially bogged by soft ground, then trailing by about 200 yards after Farman's 800 yard flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Farman
Brighton Beach
Mr. Farman
Hitchcock Seeks Hughes Renomination and Maine Campaign
Chairman Frank Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee reports heavy mail interest on Gov. Hughes renomination. He plans to meet President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on Friday then head to Chicago to open headquarters while T. Coleman Du Pont assumes the new speakers bureau role and Maine campaign talks with Hill and Boyd advance the Taft effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Hughes
William R. Willcox
Public Service Commission
Hitchcock
Ir. Willcox
Saranao
Gov. Hughes
Willcox
Public Service Commissioner
William L. Ward
Westchester
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
T. Coleman du Pont
Delaware
Maine
John J. Hill
Boyd
Hill
Taft
James S. Sherman
Borah
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
New England
Chicago
Utica
Iton
Colorado Springs
Washington
Elmer Dover
National Committee
Dever
Windy City
Baldwin Ship Tests At Fort Myer In Airship Trial
Capt Thomas Baldwin piloted a new dirigible in a non official trial at Fort Myer. The craft rose over 5 feet and hovered for over a half hour under Baldwin and Glen Curtiss supervision with 3000 spectators. Curtiss reported motor improvements ready before official tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Thomas
Baldwin
Fort Myer
Capt
Glen E. Curtiss
Signal Corps
Mr. Curtiss
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Rensselaer
Erie
Hughes Strong
Dutchess
Cattaraugus
Columbia
the Aeolian Company
Hoar
Spooner
W.b.allison
Iowa
German Empire
Farman
Hunyadi
Janos
Saranac
Ers’ Bureau
Mr. Hitchcock
Curtiss
J. Franklin Bell
Army
Gen. Allen
Broadway
Leonard
Worth St
Grand Central
OSA Toil
Rayo
WM. Vogel & Son
Houston St
Funt
Geo. C. Funt Co
West
Brentano’s
Stern Brothers
West Twenty-third Street
Hubert Wales
M. ¥. Times
Mitchell Kennerley
New York
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