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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
2
The excerpt describes Harry Thaw facing thieves and con artists who press for cash after White's killing. It notes Thaw paid out large sums while in custody, with lawyers and others allegedly profiting from his reliance, despite warnings he was being robbed.
Harry Thaw details in bankruptcy filing that cash in bank represents money turned over to the receiver for equal benefit. He says about 438500 covers trial expenses, including 11500 borrowed from his mother. He dismisses Flattie Forsythe’s attributed testimony as second hand and unsupported.
William J. Lee launches a Democratic challenge against Thomas J. McManus at a mass meeting near Eleventh Avenue and Forty sixth Street. Lee cites affidavits of multiple voters and accuses McManus of unduly influencing elections. Plunkitt reportedly plans to nominate McManus for Senate. Hearst praised as other speakers urged reform.
Special to The New York Times Judson Harmon the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor is confident of victory in November and says Bryan will win the presidency He spoke after a Columbus conference with other statewide nominees and will address a farmers meeting at Ripley Ohio tomorrow marking the start of the Democratic campaign though active campaigning begins later.
Chicago dispatch reports ex Governor Richard Yates leading for Governor with Deneen defeated. Hopkins appears headed to the Senate while Stevenson is nominated on the Democratic ticket. Republican and Democratic turnout mixed with machine influence and late returns.
Taft publicly commended the Green Brier County Horse Show in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia noting better horses mean better agriculture and prosperity. He and Mrs Taft received cordial hospitality at the hotel and Taft spoke after a reception and brief meetings with local residents and Senator Scott. A bay team driven from Hot Springs won a blue ribbon and Sterritt received a silver cup.
New York Negro leaders weigh Roosevelt stance on Brownsville discharge while Bishop Walters urges strategic vote splitting. Leaders warn Democrats may whip up anger with a well timed speech, risking a shift in the national race. The Anti Asiatic League forms to press white unity, with Bryan aides prominent among organizers.
Chicago city bells out a historic election day crackdown as Mayor Busse orders saloons to close. Brewery letters urged customers to comply with the law, warning closure or enforcement if they defy the decree. Saloons lock doors widely, ending back entrance operations for the day.
National Committee figures eye North Carolina as pivotal in shifting South politics. Duncan travels the state with Hitchcock promising funds and a Taft majority, while Loudenslager and Blackburn weigh the odds and seek Republican wins in proposed districts.
Washington Aug 8. Friends of Bryan organize the National Anti Asiatic Immigration Committee to assist Samuel Gompers in delivering labor votes to the Democratic ticket with a plan aimed at limiting Asian immigration. The move signals a broader push among Bryan allies to align labor influence with party goals.
In Cleveland on August 5 1908 the Ohio Republican Party bars Senators Foraker and Dick from speaking at the Youngstown campaign opening. A state committee sub committee votes to muzzle them while inviting other delegation members. Arthur I. Vorys to chair with Gov Hughes Beveridge and Harris on national and Ohio topics.
In Columbus Aug. The Republican subcommittee rejected Senator Foraker as a speaker at the Youngstown opening of the campaign. Foraker's aides say the move harms Taft's bid, insisting the senator will not attend as it would be an insult, while Vorys initially supported inviting him before being overruled.
National Chairman Hitchcock outlines Western strategy with A M Stevenson noting Taft support in most states. Stevenson predicts Taft wins in Nevada Montana and Nebraska close in the Plains. Utah would yield a large Taft majority. Du Pont reports a Speakers Bureau plan to track effectiveness as Hitchcock plans travel to Taft in Hot Springs and Chicago headquarters.
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 8, Bryan receptions included Prohibition candidate Chafin and London pastor Dawson. Bryan commented on Tolstoy as a great sociologist despite lacking Christ faith. Coughlin of Kansas urged Democrats to carry Kansas while letters from Republicans favor the Denver platform. Funds for the Chicago conference approach $19,000 with more expected. local Aug 12 events to cost under $500. A 95-year-old Sheridan resident met Bryan and received a cane from the Hermitage during a visit.
In Chicago Aug 8 an important meeting will be held in Lincoln Nebraska between W J Bryan and Norman E Mack chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Mack will depart after a Monday sub committee meeting where campaign outlines are prepared for Bryan and other officials arrive to assist. Chairman Meek also asks Eben E Macleod about reports of special rates for a Grand Army meeting while none are set for Bryan notification.
Grand Jury in Boston Superior Criminal Court returns conspiracy indictments in the steel cases. Defendants include David H. Andrews Charles N. Fitts George P. Bullard John E. Lynch Duncan D. Russell and Charles F. Koopman. Alleged collusive bidding eyed city contracts to rig profit sharing with unnamed firms. Bullard linked to Eastern Expanded Metal Company with two counts.
In New York, discussions favored mass meetings to show public support for Gov. Hughes with organizers from The Republican Club and allies like James S. Lehmanier. A non partisan rally was proposed with Republicans and Democrats in Madison Square Garden as potential chairs hovered. Critics warned a poor showing could hurt his renomination prospects.
A rumor from Oyster Bay claims President Roosevelt would not interfere in the New York gubernatorial race beyond noting Hughes as an acceptable candidate. Acting Secretary Borster denies a formal statement while reports say Secretary Loeb and Chad Hitchcock weighed a public signature.
In Syracuse on August 8 reports say Prohibition leaders favor Gov Charles E Hughes for the state ticket at next month s convention. A delegation reportedly urged him to run, but Hughes declined. eight other candidates remain in the field behind a likely contest at the convention.
Col R Co Kerens of St Louis filed with the Secretary of State today a formal declaration of his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States Senator. He is the first candidate to file under the senatorian law and previously ran four years ago when Senator Warner was chosen by the Legislature.
Topeka reports the Independence Party plans a full Kansas state ticket via a petition of 2,500 voters. National Committeeman E. S. Waterbury of Emporia meets in Topeka with party members aided by E. C. Fowler former State Socialist secretary. Funds are sought for headquarters expenses.
Greenville South Carolina August report states Garlington a South Carolina member of the Executive Committee of the Independence League tendered resignation to Charles A Walsh leaving the organization.
A music professor and his wife recount a long career of heavy work and coffee exhaustion. After switching to Postum, he gained weight, ended headaches, and felt steadier. he continued teaching and supervising farming into old age and never returned to coffee. The letter promotes Postum by the Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
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