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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
A New York Times dispatch reports in Youngstown Ohio that Bryan’s visit energized Democratic supporters while Republicans observe a shifting mood. Labor and business leaders tilt toward Taft as survey data show labor disaffection easing and Gompers’ influence waning. The Mahoning Valley remains optimistic about Taft’s statewide win, aided by Taft and Hughes boosted campaigning.
William J. Bryan drew monster crowds in Ohio on a day-long rail tour from Marietta toward West Virginia. He criticized railroad wage threats and political misstatements by Roosevelt, delivered sixteen speeches, and received large crowds in Akron Youngstown and East Liverpool where several attendees fainted.
An Republican National Committee estimate cites Taft with 27 states and 305 electoral votes, far short of Roosevelt in 1904. It marks Maryland Montana Nevada as doubtful, Kentucky Missouri leaning Bryan, with strong Taft prospects in California New York Ohio and the Pacific Coast. Hitchcock heads to Chicago to outline a full forecast and dispatch speakers to Montana Nevada Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota and Oregon to secure Taft's path.
Special to The New York Times reports the Navy Department suspends advertisements for aircraft bids for naval service. Funds were expected to be limited, and although the potential outlay would not have surpassed $500, the bureau’s solicitor ruled Congress intended no aircraft purchase with the Equipment Bureau appropriation.
The National Democratic headquarters released Oct 20 fundraising totals totaling 1075 dollars. Major contributors include John J Kennedy and John C Schoenberger of New York, James C Gormley and W L Howley of Pennsylvania, James R Bray of Georgia, and the Indiana Democratic Traveling Men's Club. Norman E Mack suggested Illinois remains contested while Ohio and Maryland trend Democratic.
Leader Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall spoke briefly after three questions about Democratic policy. He cited Senator McCarren’s pledge to pursue racing law repeal if the Legislature is carried and declined to confirm gambling fund rumors. Murphy predicted Chanler’s favorable chances and a strong Bryan outlook in New York County without giving firm estimates.
The Grand Jury reports the International State Bank closed to injure depositors under the depositors guarantee law. Bank officials are exonerated and State Bank Commissioner Smock is urged for removal. Gov. Haskell comments that the bank violated the law and stockholders praised Smock for closing it to prevent ruin.
Rome October 21 Cardinal designate list includes Francis Bourne Archbishop of Westminster linked to London Eucharistic Congress. Also named are Mgr Bello of Montpellier Bishop of Montpellier, Mgr Bissetti Majordomo to the Vatican, Mgr Giustini secretary for bishops and regulars, and Papal Nuncio at Vienna Mer Granito Di Belmonte.
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