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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
The advert touts swift events today as a chance to invest less than 3 million dollars in the “handsomest Casino in America” now open. It promises upcoming price increases on select booklets maps and auto routes and urges action before profits rise next year.
The Estates of Long Beach in New York lists weekday ferry departures from East 34th Street at 7:00 8:02 10:50 A M and 12:50 1:50 4:00 5:00 5:40 6:00 7:00 8:09 P M Sundays offer 8:20 11:10 11:30 A M 1:20 2:50 4:04 5:30 6:30 10:10 P M with service run by William H Reynolds president and L I R R lines under general management.
Lightweight suits featherweight underwear negligee shirts and gossamer hosiery are offered as vacation attire. Ready-to-wear selections priced from 15 to 40 dollars at The Browning King and Company with stores in Oper Square and Brooklyn opening Saturday evening.
In the Eighteenth Assembly District Hearst gains fell short of hopes as 27 votes were added from 112 boxes in a mayoralty recount before Justice Lambert. The total net gain for Hearst from 502 boxes is 215 votes, about 0.428 per box, with McClellan edging ahead in some districts and disputed ballots shifting results. Counting resumes with 125 boxes expected today as multiple tables operate.
Officers and students of St. Mark's Hospital Training School for Nurses send a letter to Chairman Ruttenau announcing a fundraising plan. Graduates will donate half of their monthly salaries for three months and pupils will give up their monthly allowances for three months to aid the institution.
An old established firm Lagavulin Distillery Islay offers Absolute Guarantee of Purity for White Horse Scott Whisky with a sworn affidavit before the U S Consul in Glasgow under the American Food and Drugs Act. A copy affidavit accompanies each bottle urging consumers to ask for P White Horse.
The article notes attempts to push James Sherman of New York as a vice presidential candidate and discusses Crane of Massachusetts and Dolliver’s lead. It reports Taft's delegates, anti gambling success aiding Hughes, and ongoing committee actions shaping the race with Taft poised for a large first-ballot tally.
The Republican National Committee, in Texas and Tennessee contests, seated Taft delegates amid factional fights. Taft appears set to hold about fifty of fifty-six Texas delegates and retains most Oliver-backed Tennessee delegates. Hearing focused on Tennessee and Texas disputes. the committee aims to finish by tomorrow with platform draft by Wade Ellis, Ohio Attorney General, and continued support from Knox and Foraker allies.
Wade H. Ellis brought the rough platform draft to Chicago for the Resolutions Committee. The text tightens anti injunction aims and pins to the President’s messages while Taft leaders read and kept the contents private. Leaders expect tariff, railroads, and trusts plank unity though business interests seek court faith.
Albany observers discuss Governor Hughes's victory over opponents of his race track bills and the potential impact on his political future. Senator Foelker gains favor with reform supporters, while Hughes signals no VP bid and supporters hint at a possible run for re election. Some believe the win could influence the Taft nomination if Taft falters at the Chicago convention.
Rumor spreads that Our Choice posters for Taft and Woodruff will ride on a New York special train en route to Chicago. Posters allegedly printed in bulk by a city firm in support of Taft Ohio and Woodruff New York while delegates move toward Hughes. Officials deny knowledge of such materials as the Republican delegation backs Hughes.
The Union League Club unanimously approved a committee recommendation urging the Republican National Convention to endorse the State and National judiciary in its platform. Ex-Judge Charles G. Whitman mailed copies of the resolution to convention leaders and New York state delegates. The club also praises Gov. Hughes on race track pill passage and thanks Senator Foelker for his role.
Milwaukee June 11 State Chairman Alonz Wilson of Illinois claims Bryan opposition to prohibition will drive Southern gains and possibly a sweep in prohibition states. Wilson cites a Bryan letter to Southern pro prohibition supporters saying no plank will be added to the Democratic platform. Bryan counters he treats the issue as local not national and will not inject platform issues.
Roanoke Virginia June 11 The State Democratic Convention met to elect Denver delegates declare a platform and choose a new State Central Committee chair Richard E Byrd of Winchester was named temporary chairman Delegates at large were listed as the Virginia big four Senators Daniel Martin Gov Os Swanson and former Gov J Hoge Tyler The majority resolutions urged voting for William J Bryan
In Lexington on June 11 harmony marked the afternoon session of the Democratic State Convention. Rep. Owsley Stanley of the Second District was chosen Temporary Chairman by acclamation and urged unity. Additional harmony words came from C. J. Bronston, former Gov. Beckham, and Senator McCreary after committee appointments.
Brill Stores advertise 30 to 40 percent savings on Brill Clothes apparel. The campaign emphasizes new tan brown and olive shades and extreme summer and midsummer models, highlighting exclusive trade advantages for Brill customers.
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