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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
7
Democratic State Committee calls a July 23 Saratoga conference at the Knickerbocker to adopt a platform and consider business. Swann for Governor gains support via a letter from Julius Broder praising District Attorney Swann and urging his nomination.
The article notes talk among Democrats over possible Hearst influence in the New York Governor race. It describes a July Syracuse meeting of the Committee of Forty Two to decide candidates, with subcommittees, eliminations, and potential compromise figures. It also covers internal stances of leaders like Alfred Smith Walker and McCooey, and resolutions praising the Wilson administration at a sparsely attended State Committee meeting.
Hartford June 27 The Democratic State Convention named Thomas J Spellacy for governor. Other nominees include Charles P Loewood for lieutenant governor Harry H Brooks for secretary of state Charles Avery for treasurer Charles T Davis for attorney general Spellacy, U S District Attorney, supports equal suffrage and a prohibition referendum while backing Wilson’s war effort and campaign finance limits.
Fargo North Dakota June 27 Non-Partisan League Governor Frazier appears to win the Republican gubernatorial primary over Rugby candidate John Steen with Steen conceding late today. Early tabulations show Frazier leading with about twenty eight thousand four hundred to Steen twenty six thousand seven hundred odd as precincts counted.
Washington June 7 Indications point to harmony between New York Republican factions and a single State convention to be called in Saratoga July 18 19 by the Republican State Committee. The plan includes informal county delegates with voting power by population and aims to unite factions while addressing suffrage and prohibition.
Chairman Glynn reported a productive talk with Senators Wadsworth and Calder and Colonel Gleason in Washington. The group sought party harmony and without final verdicts, while influences pressed to unite the Taft Roosevelt factions. Roosevelt announced an address at a New York gathering and urged patriotism to speed the war effort.
Detroit June 27 Senator William Alden Smith who withdrew from the Senatorial contest will seek the Republican nomination. Washington dispatch says his Senate colleagues and Michigan delegation expect him to resume his candidacy though no formal announcement has been made.
The article notes some friends plan to file a petition to place Senator Smith's name on the ballot before the July 25 deadline. It will be up to Senator Smith to approve if the petition is led, signaling a possible re-entry to the campaign amid Hew Ford's stated candidacy.
Governor Whitman told the New York Press Association that the press is a public utility but should be governed only by public opinion. He said censorship is unacceptable and that the press, untrammeled by government control, weighs on public judgment and accountability. Don C. Seitz of The New York World spoke at the afternoon session.
The writer argues current administration criticism is muted amid wartime duty and urges renewed scrutiny after the war ends and responsibilities ease. He calls to revive tradition of bold critique and broaden inquiry once exigencies pass.
Captain William Donahue of the West 125th Street police reserves is demoted to private by Major John Ico after failing to answer direct queries. Lieutenant George Radwarner also faced discipline as reserves protested the action and sought higher review by Special Deputy Commissioner Odman Wanamaker. Donahue claimed politics influenced the move, saying he was removed for being a Republican.
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