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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
Telegrams to Albany seek governor continuance as candidates clash over withdrawals. Knox, Hughes, and Taft camps contend for first ballot with Roosevelt unlikely to gain traction outside Utah. Delegates face pressure as Taft’s path appears dominant and stampede risks mockery.
A New York Times dispatch reports White House officials pressing Senator Dolliver of Iowa to accept second place at the Chicago Republican Convention. Officials say the effort aims to bolster Roosevelt-adjacent policies and aid in the campaign, with Dolliver favored for his speaking and Midwest support. In Chicago, Iowa leaders resist Dolliver’s nomination, fearing Gov. Cummins’ challenge if he withdraws.
The official New York spect 1 train of the Republican State organization departed Grand Central for Chicago at noon with most delegates aboard. Senator Depew noted the Friday departure on track No 43 while Woodruff dismissed talk of Taft and Whedruff posters and said he isn’t chasing the vice presidency.
The Republican National Committee finished hearings on 219 contested seats, seating Taft delegates in most districts but awarding an anti Taft delegation in the Fifth Virginia District over a white voters only call. Louisiana and Alaska also saw disputed delegations settled, with Tennessee and Ohio divisions vote notable.
A campaign folder argues Hammond deserves nomination by Republican leaders. It lists qualifications and stresses his electability as a vote-getter, framing him as a strong national figure amid party debates.
The American Newspapers Publishers Association proposes in the Republican platform that duties be removed on all forest products including lumber pulp wood and print paper to conserve rapidly depleting forests protect water supply control erosion and allow cheaper forest products from other countries benefiting the public.
Chicago June 12 headquarters open for several candidates with banners buttons and bunting but few delegates present. Generals Woodford and Hammond rooms occupied while Hughes Knox and others plan branch offices. Officials promise activity by Monday with expectant arrivals from New York and events stirring in the coming days.
Senator Bourne of Oregon left Washington for Chicago saying he remains for Roosevelt and a second elective term. He predicted a Roosevelt stampede and told reporters to wait and see. He visited the White House but did not press the term issue.
Labor leaders push for a strong anti injunction plank in the Republican platform. AF L president Samuel Gompers arrives in Chicago with allies to press for reform before the Resolutions Committee. He signals plans to seek federal labor protections against court rulings seen as stretching anti trust law to workers.
Mr. Mitchell arrived and visited Taft's brother at the Auditorium Annex, calling it a social call. The tentative platform includes abolishing labor laws as applied, and proposes a postal savings bank system likely to provoke opposition from conservative leaders and financiers nationwide.
A San Francisco dispatch to the Asahi says Republicans will add a clause excluding Japanese to their platform. The Asahi questions such an unjust move, arguing it would spoil the good will from the American ambassador and Japanese Exposition aid. Baron Ishii, now Vice Foreign Minister, told Tokyo chambers to foster foreign trade and avoid antagonism.
New Haven June 12 Congressman Lilley of Connecticut said he would accompany the state delegation to the Chicago convention and press for reopening the submarine boat inquiry. Lilley, a Connecticut gubernatorial candidate this fall, may seek action at the gathering.
The Pennsylvania Railroad denies talks of a fare increase for passengers using the New York tunnel terminal, slated for late next year. Rumors of a 50 cent surcharge to cover construction and maintenance costs are dismissed as gratuitous and unconsidered by management. A company representative and President James McCrea neither confirm nor endorse such charges, saying details should wait until closer to completion.
Federal jury returns a guilty verdict in the Standard Oil rebate case in Rochester New York. The company faces a total fine up to 800000 with a 20000 per car maximum for forty counts related to interstate shipments and tariff concessions. A motion for a new trial is set for July 7 and judgment on sentence will be pursued on adjourned date.
In Rye on June 12 Chief Louis P. Elsmer clashed with Reginald P. Sherman editor of The Port Chester Daily Record after a public criticism of police work. A crowd intervened as Elsmer struck Sherman with a blackjack near the First National Bank, leaving a wound above the eye. Sheriff were held for trial. Elsmer was jailed on $1,000 bail and suspended by village president Justus A. B. Cowles, amid Sunday liquor enforcement dispute.
In New Jersey, Mrs. Charles H. Sulk seeks to declare her husband Incompetent as Clarence Kelsey questions his absence. Officials say Sulk is across the river in a hotel, with two men ready to arrest him for return to Morris Plains Asylum. Mrs. Sulk describes his heavy drinking and alleged affairs. she says he asked a woman to kidnap him.
A posse hunts Thomas Moddlen after a struggle in a car near Hights Town. Jail Warden Edward Cashion was bitten on the hand and wrist as Moddlen escaped into the woods while being taken to Trenton’s insane hospital. Moddlen, tied to a six month history with a Jersey City colored Masonic lodge, believes lodge officers seek him for secrets.
Francesco Spinnella, target of six months of threatening letters demanding up to 2000 dollars from the Black Hand, led police to arrest Michael Abagnale and Gaetano Bove in a basement shop at 210 East Fourteenth Street after a trap money exchange. Caponi aided in the arrests.
Cardento F. King financial agent for Boston and New York offices turned himself in at Police Headquarters answering to a thirty-one count indictment charging him with larceny of 25338 dollars. The case involves funds sent to King to buy stocks that were not delivered and he cites threats and a Boston financier described as "the master thug" in a lengthy statement.
Customs officials probe a possible revolutionary plot after watching the Seguranca, a Ward Line steamer. They suspect 10 000 rounds of ammunition were in the hold during a Cuba and Nassau voyage. The ship sailed late yesterday amid delays in stowing freight, and Ward Line denies any ammunition aboard.
The Appellate Division sustained Police Commissioner Bingham in four cases. Wasserman and Healey were reduced from sergeant to patrolman, Lyon dismissed for carrying a pocket shield, and Shanney dismissed for sleeping on duty. Each case carried $30 costs.
In Lexington on June 12 the Democratic State Convention adopted resolutions reaffirming loyalty to Democratic principles echoed from Jefferson and instruct Kentucky delegates to vote as a unit for William J. Bryan for President at Denver.
A Chronicle and Comment reviewer suggests a deliberate effort to suppress John Ames Mitchell's The Silent War, noting delayed awareness and possible muzzling by powerful interests. The piece frames the book as adroit yet dangerous, calling attention to reactions among readers and the publishing offer from Life Publishing Company.
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