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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary report from Rock Island Illinois outlines a political battle within the Republican ranks. Roosevelts aides push for early statements while Taft supporters resist, amid talk of stamping policy and campaign leadership. The piece notes Hammond, Lamond, and Postmaster figures shaping Western party activity as election day nears.
Daniel Guggenheim returned from a four week tour of Guggenheim smelting properties and predicts Taft will win. He said apathy is fading as business doubts ease and voters will have a large turnout. He warned Hughes may be cut in New York and Bryan could trigger a Wall Street shock if elected.
Congressman J Van Vechten Olcott spoke at a noon Commercial Sound Money League meeting about scarce campaign funds caused by recent laws. He linked money shortages to voter apathy and noted campaigns are quieter this year. Congressman William S Bennett defended Gov Hughes on abolishing race track gambling and pressed critics to question Tammany ties and Albany Democratic votes.
The Empire State is deemed pivotal as Taft and Bryan campaigns marshal top speakers. Secretary Root will address meetings in New York City as Taft and Hughes plan a statewide swing from Albany to Buffalo. Funds remain tight, pushing reliance on state committees to run campaigns.
D C Redman of Denver assailed the forest service and its head Gifford Pinchot at the Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque. He blamed recent policies for alienating government supporters and warned mountain states might swing toward Democrats this fall. He questioned policies harming coal, steel, gas, and electric industries.
United States Steel Corporation officers rebut rumors that payroll increases in the Pittsburg district were politically motivated. They cite natural business demands and say Taft's anticipated victory would be followed by a material rise in employment at the company's plants.
Chicago Sept 30 Josephus Daniels Democratic Press Committee chair released a letter to Attorney General Bonaparte asking how 287 trusts have been prosecuted by the Federal Government and how many more cases he expects. He attached a list of 281 trusts from Moody's Manual and sought total fines collected and outstanding.
Special to The New York Times reports Democrats plan a serious bid to elect a Congressman in the Twenty-first District. Capt. Andrew C. Zabriskie was nominated, pledging to back all the people. Republicans may run Hamilton Fish. The Twenty-sixth District Democratic Senatorial Convention named Jester J. Washford for the Senate.
Democratic County Convention held in White Plains drew a large crowd for Westchester. Speakers included State Chairman William J. Conners and candidates John A. Dix for Lieutenant Governor and John M. Palmer for Attorney General. Several nominees were named for county and state posts amid remarks by party figures and longtime members.
State leaders spar over funds behind Gov. Hughes campaign with notices of contributions from J. P. Morgan Levi P Morton Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller. Woodruff presses defense and contrasts public service spending with dollar for dollar claims.
Albany Sept 30 Senator Owen Cassidy of Watkins Schuyler County filed an independent nomination petition for the Forty first State Senate District with the Secretary of State. The petition reportedly shows 210 signatures though the law requires 1000. Elmira Sept 30 Democratic Senatorial Convention for the Forty first District adjourned until Saturday without action as Cassidy supporters push for independent endorsement.
Clarence J. Shearn candidate for Governor and Independence State ticket will address a Brooklyn meeting tonight at Arion Hall Williamsburg. On Saturday night he will speak in Queens at Pelvels Athletic Hall on Flushing Avenue Astoria.
R. Rosa Appleton, a Civil Service Commissioner, declined yesterday the nomination as Presidential Elector on the Republican ticket. He explained that under the Greater New York Charter a Civil Service Commissioner is disqualified from holding any other office. The Republican State Committee will fill the vacancy before long.
Albany dispatch reports Whalen defending the rise in executive expenses under the current governor. Secretary of State and other state officers reply, noting two years of elevated costs and Hughes’ assertion of waste.
The Fortieth District Republican Senatorial Convention remains in deadlock with six Cortland and Seneca delegates opposing twelve Cayuga delegates. Wilcox appears unlikely to secure election this fall, as Cortland Seneca counties push for Judge Rowland L. Davis of Cortland. A ballot adjourned until tomorrow morning. a decision by Saturday night is needed to file with the Secretary of State. Harry M. Glenn of Seneca Falls is floated as a possible nominee.
H McCarren issued four brief statements explaining his stance on a positive judiciary ticket. He opposes non partisan nominations and vows his organization will name its own candidates without Republican help. He cites Republican non partisan claims and notes Governor Hughes as a case of non impartial filling.
The Independence Party State Convention in Grand Rapids adopted a full slate led by A. W. Nichols of Montcalm. Six delegates attended and twenty three candidates were put up for state tickets.
Ad copy describes men and women leather wear by Oscar Henrique & Co. from Copenhagen. Items include short and long black leather coats and trousers, leather bodies, Norfolk jackets for women, and long black leather coats with prices from 45 to 60 and 175 to 200.
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