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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
2
Political maneuvering in Chicago and Pennsylvania centers on Taft allies and potential nominees. Hale, Penrose, and Foraker figures weigh who should lead the party at the convention while debates about the Secretary nomination and Louisianaa influence persist amid bitter factional battles.
The Republican National Committee adjourned after hearing 9 contests with 41 settled. Louisiana and Mississippi delegates chosen under a compromise favor Taft, with black and tan factions agreeing to support him. Ormsby McHarg’s remarks triggered a senator’s protest amid party tensions.
A bold trade concept promises sixty percent savings on clothing by selling suits wholesale directly to wearers. The ad claims garments can be bought at factory prices through N. Wood & Co at 84 to 90 Fifth Ave and the Pinau Building corner at 14th Street.
The committee voted thirty to none to seat the Taft delegation after a hearing on the Fourth Mississippi District contest. Judge Lyons of Georgia, the committee’s only Black member, presided for most of the session and performed creditably.
Washington June 9 leading merchants from New York and Philadelphia urged Secretary Taft to include a currency plank in the Republican platform. They pressed for a true credit currency and objected to emergency currency on bonds. Taft promised careful Currency Commission review.
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon arrived from Danville and said he would run for President until voting ends or another winner is chosen. He avoided headquarters and emphasized Illinois backing as sufficient to sustain his bid. He added the outcome is not yet decided.
Still hopeful Hughes supporters stay in the race as Taft anti campaigners concede defeat. The Hamilton Club hosts a four day open house for states with presidential candidates while Arthur Sager praises Hughes as the steady leader to guide the ship.
President Roosevelt published yesterday a telegram from W. E. McEwen Secretary and Treasurer of the Minnesota State Federation of Labor. The message commends his efforts for workers and his messages to Congress urging enactment of laws vital to organized labor.
Braddin Hamilton reports a blast from adjacent excavation damaged his home at 61 East Fifty-fifth Street. Walls cracked, mantel toppled, kitchen range and pipe broken, and over $700 in fine china and bric a brac destroyed. John J. Duffy, contractor, oversaw the blasting. inspectors seized his permit after complaints to the Bureau of Combustibles and police.
George J. Gould, aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie en route to London, forecasts a revival in trade and argues Wabash and Wheeling & Lake Erie affairs are under control. He says family opposition to Anna Gould's marriage to the Prince de Sagan is removed, and predicts a brighter rail and steel outlook amid political attacks on railroads.
Portland June 9 the Democratic State Convention met and elected four delegates at large and two delegates from each Congressional district. The delegates are instructed to support Bryan while his name stays before the convention.
Washington June 9 John Mitchell former head of the Mine Workers of America is not the Democratic ticket candidate for Vice President. His aim is Illinois Governor with union support backing the bid. Samuel De Nedrey AF of Labor organizer states the position and is endorsed by John D Purcell. A report says Mitchbell may announce in Chicago next Sunday.
At a Dallas conference of leading Texans including many on the Democratic State Executive Committee John Mitchell former UMWA president was endorsed for vice president with W J Bryan and a national labor campaign was launched.
Charles P. Corlett killed himself after shooting his wife three times at the Kingsley Hotel in Willoughby following a long quarrel over her alleged dinner party. She had earlier attempted to take poison but was saved by a physician. Corlett, once wealthy, died with a loaded revolver in his pocket after the killings.
Addison L. Altaffer, ex-discount clerk at Allegheny National Bank, was arrested in Sewickley on charges of conspiring with Cashier William Montgomery to loot the bank. The total taken is reported at 2,000,000 with specific sums totaling 261,931.64. Altaffer, known as a car expert, posted 60,000 bail with neighbors signing.
Informal visit with no other guests. Cortelyou acknowledged general political discussion but did not discuss his candidacy or seek presidential support. He aims to prove recovery enough for possible Vice Presidential duties if nominated and plans to return to Boston after a trip to New York.
The Hammond bid opened the vice presidential discussion as delegates gathered in Chicago. Gov. Curtis Guild of Massachusetts drew strong early backing, with many New York, Eastern and Western names floated as potential running mates. Officials noted Cortelyou’s cabinet ties but argued his broad appeal could unite commercial interests, while Eastern candidates pressed for second spot and regional balance amid Iowa factional tensions.
Chicago dispatch notes mixed reaction to Secretary Cortelyou as a potential vice presidential candidate. It cites Iowa Senator Dolliver as the stronger present choice, with Taft supporters wary of Cortelyou and Crane steering cautious discussions among candidates.
Justice G. ruled in favor of William Peterman at 54 West Thirteenth Street. The defendant was found guilty of a flagrant deliberate infringement of Peterman Roach Food trademark intended to mislead buyers. Motion granted with costs.
Senator Foelker plans a crucial Albany trip to back anti gambling bills despite illness and warnings from Dr Murphy that the journey risks his life. The senator and supporters insist the move is essential to political fate and bill passage.
In Albany June 9 the Judiciary Committee reports favorably the repeal of the Percy Gray law stalling penalties for race track gamblers. Codes committees back anti race track reform bills in both houses as final votes loom Thursday. Senators Foelker and Smith cited as pivotal, while Republican leaders push to finish extraordinary session by week’s end.
Assistant District Attorney Given presented the Grand Jury with facts on the altered telegram signed by Representative Fassett that changed State Senator Cassidy's vote on the New York Race-Track bill. Julian Timberlake, Western Union operator, is charged with forgery for inserting the word not. Fassett and Cassidy will not appear before the Grand Jury. others connected have been summoned.
Edward Dayer, a curb broker, lost $60 000 in the late panic and left his Fifth Avenue bachelor quarters to live with his sister Mrs. Robert Rhodes of 2129 Emmons Avenue Sheepshead Bay. Distressed, he became violent last night seizing a knife and threatening to kill his sister. Friends restrained him and he was placed under Kings County Hospital care.
A $10000 fortune awaits the mysterious son of Mary Frances Rien and Martin Bullwinkel if he is found within a month. The estate would otherwise close and the money pass to Mary Frances if no son exists, tracing back to John C. Rien’s 1906 will and a contested lineage.
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