Hughes Movement Pushes Endorsement at New York Meeting
Albany reports a plan to back Gov. Hughes with ex-Senator Brackett leading the state fight. Talks of a Crane-Hughes conference and a potential New York County endorsement vote set for Thursday.
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
3
Erie County Republicans Endorse Roosevelt and Law Enforcement
At the Erie County Republican Committee annual meeting on January 14 resolutions praised Theodore Roosevelt for enforcing laws and restraining powerful influences. Members asserted confidence in policies that compel obedience to law and protect rights, and hinted that Roosevelt's successor should share these aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Buffalo
N. Y
Erie County Republican Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Resolution endorses Charles B. Hughes for national nomination
The document praises Governor Charles B. Hughes of New York for his strong leadership and public utility policies. It expresses community support for his presidential nomination and urges delegates to back him at the next Republican National Convention. Introduction by State Committeeman John G. Wickser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Hughes
State of
New York
Commonwealth
Republican Party
John G. Wickser
Hughes Endorsement Move Faces Fight in County Committee
The Republican County Committee debates Indorsement of Hughes at Thursday meeting amid rival factions and a probable Roosevelt administration rider. The Republican Club presses for Hughes as Chicago convention standard bearer and aims to secure a strong presidential campaign showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Hughes
Herbert Parsons
Roosevelt
Republican Club
Gov.Hughes
City of
New York
Gov. Hughes
Chicago
Republican Party
Brooklyn Republicans Hold Quiet Meeting in Johnston Building
Kings County Republican Committee met without mentioning Governor or Hughes. State Chairman Woodruff opened new business papers proposing resolutions backing Travis and Lee bills to exempt subway bonds from city debt limits and to extend subway lease terms. motion passed amid subdued reaction and quick adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Usos
Mr. Woodruff
Travis
Lee
Woodruff
Hughes Leads in Pelham Presidential Poll
The Pelham Republican Town Committee mailed post cards to about 600 voters asking for their presidential preference. Among Republicans 37 percent responded with Hughes 64 votes, Taft 28, Fairbanks 1, Cannon 1. Democrats tally Hughes 10, Bryan 3, Johnson 2. total Hughes 74, Taft 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Town Committee
Pelham
Taft
Fairbanks
Cannon
Hughes
Bryan
Johnson
Bryant
Hughes League Approved by Court
Supreme Court Justice Davis approved yesterday the incorporation of the Hughes League of the United States. The league will have eleven to thirty directors. First directors include Frank Brookfield, Sidward F. Cragin, Darwin R. James Jr, A. McAlpin, John E. Milholland, Alfred R. Page, Frederick Strasbourger, George F. Waldo, Martin Saxe, Charles H. Young, and Andrew B. Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes League
Supreme Court
Davis
Hughes League of the
United States
Frank Brookfield
Sidward F. Cragin
Darwin R. James, Jr
A. McAlpin
John E. Milholland
Alfred R. Page
Frederick Strasbourger
George FE. Waldo
Martin Saxe
Charles H. Young
Andrew B. Humsphrey
Hughes Club Formed in Knoxville With 546 Members
The Charles E. Hughes Club was formed in Knoxville Tennessee tonight with a membership of 546.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Charles E. Hughes
Gov Guild Calls Tariff Revision After Election
Massachusetts Governor Curtis Guild urged broad tariff reform at the National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers banquet in New York. He pressed free hides and reduced duties on wool coal steel and argued for an ad valorem wool tax and a federal forestry focus, promising a post election push for tariff revision. Other speakers included Marcus Marks William McElroy and Rev Nehemiah Boynton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Guild of
Massachusetts
National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
Hotel Astor
Goverton
Illinois
Joe Cannon
Gov. Guild
United States
Congress
Marcus M. Marks
William H. McElroy
Nehemiah Boynton
Controler Metz Encounters Court Door Notice
Controller Metz, leaving the Jersey Avenue Court in Brooklyn, sought a private audience with Magistrate Hylan to discuss courthouse improvements. Court Officer Keegan barred entry, reminding him to wait until after court. A bystander recognized Metz triggering a bowing apology from the magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Jersey Avenue
Brooklyn
Hylan
Court House
Keegan
From Croker In-Egypt To McCarren
A card from Richard Croker, former Tammany Hall head, reaches Senator McCarren of Brooklyn from Egypt. The card shows the Pyramids and reads Happy New Year 1908 Richard Croker in Croker’s handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
McCarren
Brooklyn
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Pyramids
Rebate case dates to be fixed for two railroads
United States District Attorney Sims will move within a week to set trial dates for rebate cases against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Chicago Eastern Illinois Railroad. Indictments total about 3,400 counts with potential fines up to 68 million dollars. Sims met with Attorney General Bonaparte in Washington and then made a brief social call at the Department of Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Washiington
United States
Sims
Standard Oil Company
Bonaparte
Chicago,Burlington & Quincy
Chicago Eastern Illinois Railroad
Kenesaw M. Landis
Standard Oil
Whiting
Ind
Burlington
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Simls
Washington
Department of Justice
Campaign funds debated in House over penalties for political contributions
The House debated penalties for corporate officers who violate laws on political contributions. Amendments to expand penalties were rejected. A key proposal by J Cochran of New York would raise fines to 10 000 and imprisonment to ten years, with other changes voted down. There was also clash over prohibitions on luring artisans from Government arsenals by private employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gton
House of Representatives
Owever
J. Cochran
New York
Cortelyou Attacked Over Panama Bond Issue
In Washington on January 14, Senate debate targeted Secretary Cortelyou over the Panama bond issue. Senator Culberson offered a resolution seeking the circulating notes issued by each bank allotted bonds. Cortelyou was charged with discriminating against individual bidders in favor of National banks, with Republicans silent during the criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Cortelyou
Senate
Panama
Culberson
Jin
Cordelyou
Aldrich
Senate to Debate Aldrich Financial Bill on Floor
The Aldrich Financial bill will be fought on the Senate floor after the first Finance Committee meeting. Chairman Aldrich faced questions on features, but no broad opposition emerged. Several other bills may be offered as amendments to the Aldrich measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aldrich Financial
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Aldrich
New York Times
Provisional Gov Magoon Report on Cuba U S Turnover Date
In a Senate transmission the President cites Gov Magoon on Cuba. He says a year hence by February 1 1909 the island will be turned over to Cuba to be governed by its people elected next December. The pledge to transfer authority to the Cuban people is to be scrupulously kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Magoon
Cuba
Chence
Congress
Taft Denies Resigning From Roosevelt Cabinet
Secretary Taft said there is absolutely no foundation for rumors he will resign from President Roosevelt's cabinet to focus on his campaign for nomination. The rumor stated he planned to leave the cabinet soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Senate approves $3 million site for federal buildings
The Senate passed a bill authorizing a $3,004,000 site purchase on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington opposite the White House grounds for a building housing the Departments of State Justice and Commerce and Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Washington
Senate
Pennsylvania Avenue
Whits House
Departments of State, Justice
Commerce and Labor
Municipal Art Commission Reelects Officers
At its annual meeting Rob ert W. De Forest was reelected president for the fourth time Frank D. Miller was chosen vice president and Howard Mansfield was reelected secretary The panel rejected four tablet designs for a Brooklyn Borough Hall Station Subway commemorating the Battery tunnel completion deeming them inartistic and planning to seek artist help for redesigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Art Commission
Robert W. de Forest
Frank D. Miller
Howard Mansfield
Brooklyn Borough Hall
Battery Tunnel
Old Rapid Transit Commission
Public Service Commission
Muni 1 Art Commission
Strikers Return at Western Union Office for Less Pay
Union officials say workers rehired at the Western Union cable office on Broad Street are paid $3 weekly less than before the strike, with a further $1 weekly raise reported. About 350 of the original strikers remain idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Telegraphers’Union
Western Union
Broad Street
Central Bank Plan Attacked by Shaw at Sphinx Club
Former Treasury Secretary Leslie M. Shaw urged the Sphinx Club at the Waldorf Astoria to permit emergency currency tied to a 6 percent tax and retired after six months. He questioned a central bank and derided bonds based schemes, warning against making money dubious or global implications. Robert Frothingham led the event with Noyes Wardman and Dohse among speakers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
Sphinx Club
Waldorf-Astoria
Aldrich
New York
United States
Central Bank
Robert Frothingham
Club
Alexander D. Noyes
The
Evening Post
Ervin Wardman
the Press
John Dohse
Terminal Bank
Noyes
Conde Nast
Guy Bradt
Francis Bellamy
O. J. Gude
William Ballin
Benjamin Wood
Howard H
W. B. and
H. Cowperthwait
R. N. Conger
Aldermen Name Committees With Tammy Heading Most Panels
The Aldermen named term committees led by Tammy men, with Little Tim Sullivan chairing Finance where no Manhattan Republican is represented. Other chairmen include Redmond, Mulligan, Doull, Kenneally, Levine, Kenney, Stapleton, Walsh, and Hogan among a wide slate of ward leaders. A motion by Alderman Gunther seeks removal of J Edward Simmons and J Waldo Smith from the Water Supply leadership. the measure goes to Rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy
Tim’ Sullivan
Manhattan
Sullivan
Doull
Dowling
Kenneally
Collins
Murphy
Redmond
Mulvaney
Hogan
Gunther
Diemer
Mulligan
Bendit
Levine
Kenney
Moskowitz
Stapleton
Iith
Walsh
Handy
Welton
Flynn
Hochdorffer
J. Edward Simmons
Board of Water Supply
J. Waldo Smith
Committee On
New York Zoological Society Annual Meeting Highlights
The New York Zoological Society held its annual meeting at the Waldorf Astoria with large attendance. Ernest Thompson-Seton spoke on caribou, noting millions domestically and exhibiting a 900 pound musk ox for the museum. Moving pictures by Arthur Robinson showed moose and tarpon, while Madison Grant discussed Alaska wildlife and threats to seals. Director Townsend urged U.S. action on firearm limits, and W. T. Hornaday supported the gun-control recommendation. Henry F. Osborn chaired, detailing the society’s work. Board members named include Osborn, Church, Stewart, De Rham, Crocker, Auchincloss, Dieterich, Hill, Baker, Schley, Whitney, and Barney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Zoological Society
Waldorf-Astoria
Ernest Thompson-Seton
North America
Natural History Museum
Arthur Robinson
New Brunswick
Madison Grant
Society
Alaska
Charles H. Townsend
The
Aquarium
United States
Gov. Hughes
W. T. Hornaday
Zoological Park
Henry F. Osborn
William C. Church
Lispenard Stewart
H. Casimir de Rham
George Crocker
Hugh D. Auchincloss
Charles F. Dieterich
James J. Hill
George F. Baker
Grant B. Schley
Payne Whitney
James W. Barney
Russians Observe New Year in St Nicholas Cathedral
The Russian New Year began yesterday with morning services at the Russian Cathedral of St. Nicholas on East Ninety-seventh Street. Bishop Horovitsky officiated with six Russian clergymen as the largest attendance in the history of the Russian Church in New York gathered for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
East Ninety-seventh Street
Horovitsky
New York
Retirement decisions follow horsemanship tests
Washington dispatch reports two more retirements from the horsemanship tests and a third expected soon. Major Francis J. Ives and Major Harry M. Hallock Medical Corps could not ride due to severe service in the Philippines. Major Charles C. Pierce Chaplain is also retired. Col. William L. Marshall may be exempted as in charge of New York harbor improvements. Secretary Taft notes no further White House talks on retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Francis J. Ives
Harry M. Hallock
Medical Corps
Charles C. Pierce
Ives
Hallock
Philippines
Taft
William L. Marshall
Engineer Corps
New York Harbor
China Indemnity To Be Cut By Senate Committee
Washington January 14 The Chinese indemnity for Boxer disturbances would be reduced by 12 785 286 dollars if the Senate Foreign Relations Committee accepts the president’s recommendation and authorizes lowering the bond from 24 440 778 to 11 655 492 dollars to cover actual losses as an act of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
China
Nations ratify wireless treaty provisions across Europe Americas
Ambassador Tower cabled from Berlin listing Belgium Denmark Mexico Holland Norway Roumania as having ratified the Wireless Telegraphic Convention. Argentina and Brazil approved and ready to deposit. France awaits Britain ratification while Germany moved a Reichstag bill to authorize ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ambassador Tower
State Department
Berlin
Belgium
Denmark
Mexico
Holland
Norway
Roumania
Argentina
Brazil
France
Great Britain
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R Effért
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Senator Crane
Astor
Page
Foraker
Harry W. Mack
Fifteenth Assembly
Parsons
Hughes Leaguers
Agnew
County Commission
Forest, Fish and Game
James S. Whipple
Higgins Kitchen
Saratoga
League
New York County
Odell
Erie County
Committee
President Roosevelt
Indorse Hughes
Republican Club Committee
Brooklyn Republican
MR. Metz
Croker
S Price R&e
Bargain Wu
International Lace Curtain Co
International Lace’ Curtain Company
Nottingham
Madras
BOC
Pan S
House
Will
Bill
Coe Ae Indorses Taft
Subway
Art Commission
Mr. de Forest
Jacob Ruppert
Croe Tel
Ayr
Shaw
Finance
Zoologiical Society
Col. W. L. Marshall
Qpsenheimer Institute
W. 34Th Street
Wm. Vogel & Son
Broadway
Houston St
Journal of Commerce
and Commercial Bulletin
Broadway, N. Y
U. S
Business Man’s Paper
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Globe “Wernicke
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Oskins
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