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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
2
A unanimous rising vote adopts a resolution praising the Republican Congress and Fort’s administration. It insists tariff revision must uphold protectionist principles and be conducted with protection in mind.
In Hartford on May 7, Connecticut Republicans voted to instruct their State Convention for Taft. Senators Bulkeley and Brundegee were ousted as the Resolutions Committee backed Taft 6 to 9. Delegates at large include Brooker, Thenealy, Clark, Blakeslee, Hopkins, and Fyler with several district picks named from Hartford, New Haven, New London, and other counties.
Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland fails to gain control of Ohio Democratic district caucuses as W J Finley is favored for State Committee Chair. Johnson vows to block Judson Harmon for Governor while accusing Harmon and Bryan opponents of betraying Democratic principles.
The scene shifts around as labor interests attack Harmon while the liquor factions push for propping the Democratic ticket with whisky influence. Harmon appears certain to be nominated, Johnson falters, and new talks involve Campbell and Ingalls with Campbell supporters buoyant at the turn.
Alabama launches an active push for Gov. Johnson of Minnesota as a presidential candidate with speakers P. Q. Strumme J. Bowie and Jesse Stallings arriving in Montgomery. Delegates at large R. M. Cunningham O Kyle and F. S. Moody named for Johnson. rumors claim funds moved to Alabama from Birmingham amid Bryan-state support.
In Dublin on May 5 Richard Croker denies plans to go to New York to mend Democratic rifts. He says he will not travel before the presidential election and may winter in the South. He backs New York Democrats supporting the convention nominees and comments on Bryan Roosevelt Nixon and European visits.
Dallas Texas May 5 United States Senator Bailey departed for Washington and issued a statement about the warfare directed at him and his primary win. He said that unless compelled to defend himself he will focus on defending the Democratic Party and its principles.
Wyman J Bryan delivered his lecture The Prince of Peace in Omaha Nebraska on May 5 during the Chautauqua season. The address highlighted pacifist themes and drew attendees from local civic and religious circles.
At a Lincoln area home Mr. Bryan recorded part of his lecture on the phonograph last Saturday and delivered another installment this morning. Tests indicate fine records were obtained for world wide circulation through churches and Young Men's Christian Association organizations.
In multiple states on May 5 delegates to the Chicago Republican Convention were named with Taft backing leading in Kentucky and other districts. Race results showed mixed instructions with Taft favored in Covington area contests and several district conventions instructing or not instructing delegates, including Taft supporters in the Fourth and Fifth districts and Fairbanks influence in some locales.
Louis C. Hay announced several new names joining the Taft group in the state. Among the newcomers are Anthony Wilcox of Buffalo the Rev James E Freeman of Yonkers Arthur H Scribner Cass Gilbert and W B Coley M D The secretary said polls show strong Taft sentiment among Republican voters in the state.
In a Brooklyn blaze at 184 Eighth Street a seven year old boy, Louis Zepplin, carried his ten month old sister down a fire escape while mother Marie Zepplin was rescued by Fireman Patrick McDermott. The fire caused about $2000 damage.
Mrs. Sage and her adviser visited City Hall and discussed a possible gift to restore the building interior. A $25,000 earlier gift for the Governor's Room remains unexpended as interior changes proceed. Potential total funding could reach about $250,000 to restore City Hall to its original state, while the exterior remains unchanged.
The divorce case of Starry J. Lord of Monroe against Augustine Lord ended in court declaring an uncontested divorce after defendant's counsel withdrew. Judge Robinson ordered a decree of divorce with custody of the children awarded to the husband. A co respondent named was Harry Cameron, a negro coachman.
Mary Hogan aged six was struck near home as she crossed the street at 79 East 125th Street at 8 p.m. The car’s owner Mrs. Julia Beery and her son Walter, with A L Cahan, were in the vehicle. The girl was brought home by Mrs. Beery with police consent. Dr. Fisher treated bruises and shock at Harlem Hospital. Mrs. Beery offered full damages and compensation to the family.
Reporters recount the discovery of five dismembered bodies on the Gunness farm near Laporte. Authorities suspect a murder-for-insurance scheme with trunks shipped from Chicago. Eyewitnesses recall suspicious deaths of two husbands and a pattern of auctions for new victims.
A historical sketch recounts the Bender family murders in Montgomery County Kansas with robbery as motive and suspected concealment. It also covers Henry H Holmes real name Herman Mudgett, detailing frauds using fake bodies, insurance claims, a Chicago drug store, and the disappearance of Minnie Williams and others, leading to investigations and convictions.
Funeral services for the late bank president draw clergy from the Presbyterian and Methodist churches as National Bank Examiner J W Schoffield investigates the First National Bank fiasco in Manasquan. Depositors face postponed payrolls and questions about reopening as rumors swirl around fund injections and hidden affairs.
Deputy Sheriff Frank King attached the property of the late Paran Stevens in Newport during a suit against A Paget Henry Sydney Salter of London and John W Sterling of New York trustees, for 5000 over alleged breach of contract. Newport agent John J O Connor says he sold the estate and has not been paid his commission.
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