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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
A debate over post election disclosures argues for a strict law detailing contributors, expenditures, and sources within ten days. Proponents say publicity curbs improper influence, foster accountability, and help the public judge motives behind campaign spending. Critics warn against partisan misuse.
Ex Governor Odell sworn denial in New York affidavit refutes claims that he urged Washington to grant Prairie Oil and Gas Company a franchise in Oklahoma. He states no such payment or meeting occurred and labels the article entirely false. The filing, dated September 30, 1908, is notarized by DeWitt E. McKinstry of Orange County.
Special to The New York Times reports a Pittsburgh oil and gas figure denies any involvement with a Prairie O franchise and claims he never contributed to any campaign fund or had dealings with Odell Roosevelt or related parties. He calls the allegations false and asks for the Indianapolis source to reveal themselves.
A fragmentary report claims a theft of campaign secrets from Hitchcock's desk at the Metropolitan Life Building last week. Witnesses describe a hurried search and the removal of stamps and papers valued at about $75, sparking questions about how the breach occurred and who knew the desk’s contents.
The New York Times reports a hard Republican fight in Indiana with labor voting shifts and party unity in question. Gompers and labor leaders rally behind labor issues while Democrats face disaffection over liquor ties and Taggart’s influence. Republicans push tariff appeals to win labor support.
Clarence J. Shearn, candidate for Governor, opened the Independence Party campaign at Cooper Union. He assailed Hughes for inaction and called for a man of action, labeling Chanler as a servant of Conners Murphy and McCarren. He urged reform against public service monopolies as part of a broader slate including De Ford for Attorney General and Brisbin Martin for Secretary of State.
Mr. Mack announces Dr. John W. Cox as Assistant Treasurer in New York while A. J. Doolin remains in Chicago in that role. Herman Ridder splits time between New York and Chicago. Dr. Cox, a friend of Mr. Bryan, begins tours with W. Bourke Cochran taking the stamp for the National Committee starting in Indiana with a speech on Oct 12.
William J. Bryan toured southeastern and southern Iowa, delivering fifteen speeches to huge crowds in Creston and Muscatine and returning to Lincoln. He accused Taft of borrowing ideas and attacked the President for politicizing the office, urging voters to decide between Taft and himself on their own platforms. He criticized Taft's campaign fund and questioned its sources, while denouncing imperial and colonial policies and highlighting his influence on Taft's positions.
Gov Charles E Hughes of New York concluded a day of campaigning with a one hour speech in Richmond Market Hall Baltimore. He toured West Virginia by rail addressing labor and financial issues and critiqued Bryan’s remedy while urging study of business conditions.
Gov Hughes schedules a packed day in the city with noon remarks before the Commercial Travelers and Money League. He then addresses the Columbia University student body and continues with five meetings across the Bronx and Manhattan capped by a midnight departure for Western New York.
Big Tim Sullivan likely to be renominated at the Twelfth Senatorial District convention tomorrow night to succeed William Lohmer in Albany. The district is strongly Democratic and victory is likely. The Democratic slate also contemplates retirement of John T. McCall and possible Grady candidacy for Congress, with Congressional conventions set for tonight.
Democrats of the First Assembly District in Queens renominated Thomas H. Todd of Long Island City for a third term in the Assembly. They also renominated Robert McClintock Robinson of Jamaica. William Willett is expected to seek renomination for Congress.
The Rev Reverdy Rawson reports he is receiving many letters from Black voters praising his anti Roosevelt Taft stance. He claims an interview at the White House with Roosevelt who urged Black officials to defend his administration including H Z Vernon Ralph Tyler John Dancy Robert Terell and Jars Cobb. He says the Brownsville issue remains a rallying point and most Black office holders privately support Taft.
Frederick Innes renowned bandmaster and musical director of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition lies dangerously ill in the Shuey Hotel Seattle with a fever contracted since arrival. Mrs Innes is with him.
A rift in the New York County Republican organization over the Twentieth and other districts led to a scene as Krulewitch and supporters clashed with opponents at East 20th Street. Carl Levin was nominated for State Senate in a dispute that halted with adjournment and promises of a formal contest on October 3.
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