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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
2
Judge Elkin and others discuss Archbold letters and alleged influence on Pennsylvania judicial appointments. Hearst confusion of courts cited. Morrison and Henderson cases referenced. Elkin denies funding or improper pressure by Archbold. St. Elkin leaves for Pittsburgh as Supreme Court session opens.
Special to The New York Times notes three Archbold linked figures on Pennsylvania's high court benches. Dun J. Elkin, former Attorney General under Gov Stone, shifted into the Supreme Court as associate justice, amid Quay influence and political maneuvering surrounding Quay and Pennypacker.
A long recount of Standard Oil influence in Pennsylvania courts shows Archbold and Hearst releases implying Elkin backed by oil interests in Supreme Court matters. It notes Morrison and Henderson as Standard Oil allies, with political maneuvers by Gov Stone and Pennypacker, and clashes with the Pennsylvania Railroad and Quay amid Superior Court appointments and vacancies.
George Henry Payne, Republican candidate for the Thirty-fifth Assembly district, reports disturbances at meetings in Webster Avenue and 198th Street and at Washington Avenue and Gouverneur Place. He blames Tammany opponents including Alderman Morris and says his opponent John V. Sheridan’s father was among disruptors. Police halted the interruptions, Payne says, while noting Sheridan’s long-running campaigns.
An analysis of total registration in Newark New Jersey’s 140 districts reveals an increase of only 1594 voters since the 1904 Presidential election. The uptick contrasts with population growth and is most pronounced in Republican districts.
Publicity chief at Democratic headquarters released selections from Henry Watterson and Herman Ridder criticizing Bryan in 1896 to 1900. Quotes accuse Bryan of inciting ruin and disarray, praising rivals and predicting dire economic folly.
Henry Meisel, business agent for the Bartenders Union, says the union will work to defeat Congressman Bennet’s re election in the Seventeenth District. He asserts the opposition is not partisan but stems from Bennet’s support of local option, which he calls a menace to the liquor industry and brands local optionists as fanatics.
Both parties report nominees in New York City last night. Taft planned speeches in New Haven Westchester and Brooklyn while Bryan began in Paterson and tours Westchester and Madison Square Garden. Kern family update Roosevelt letter praises Taft as labor friend and ex Governor Stone and judges deny Archbold influence.
Herman Robinson of the East’s American Federation of Labor declares the federation’s policy supports Bryan and Democratic candidates. A circular from Samuel Gompers called for a weekend meeting to back the federation’s political policy, prompting debate before the indorsement vote. The resolutions set a meeting at Grand Central Palace next Sunday evening.
In Philadelphia ministers from several denominations criticized Speaker Cannon ahead of his planned talks at Republican rallies. The Rev Dr Vernon and others denounced his influence and policies, urging voters to oppose Taft by rejecting Cannon. The clergy argued his conduct in Congress harmed American citizens and urged defeat.
W C Brown senior vice president of the New York Central Lines condemned William J Bryan’s government ownership stance at a Chicago railroad workers meeting. A Cleveland shop committee forced cancellation of a free 5 worker excursion and speech after a tense response from Bellefontaine and shop officials.
President candidate Taft arrives by special train at Grand Central from Gary and vows a vigorous finish to his Empire State tour. He praises Governor Hughes and stresses support for his own campaign, outlining a heavy itinerary through New York, Brooklyn, Syracuse, and Canandaigua with multiple city stops and rallies.
Superintendent Leary reports a new law will trap illegal voters by forcing each registrant to sign and answer thirteen questions. He cites cases of multiple registrations from single addresses and warrants issued for fraud, praising Magistrate Crane for cooperation.
Bryan tours Manhattan routing along Fifth Avenue to Bowery and Essex Street to Houston Street and Hamilton Park then to the Palm Garden and Madison Square Garden. Tickets sold out for the meeting with overflow gatherings planned around Tammany Hall. A 3 am speech to printers and night postal workers is scheduled. Tomorrow he plans about a dozen speeches across the city starting at 10 o'clock.
Reformed Presbyterian Pastor Rev. F. M. Foster argues in a West Twenty-third Street church sermon that the U S Constitution bars church members from voting. He contends the document denies God’s authority and makes the people supreme, forcing voters to pledge to a constitution that denies divine sovereignty.
The Rev Dr Stephen Wise argued that Jewish federation efforts misrepresent the community and risk anti Semitic prejudice. He urged a fully representative democratic body, cautioning against autocratic control and stressing defense of American rights and equal justice.
Frank W. Thorp secretary of the Personal Liberty League objects to the Public Service Commission for publishing his Oct 19 letter accusing Gov. Hughes and cites section 14 of the public service law. He alleges offensive partisanship and demands fair treatment for citizens addressing the commission.
Reports from the Baltimore American cite county by county data suggesting Taft will win Maryland with a substantial plurality and Republicans should take Congress seats. Taft is projected to carry 13 of 23 counties plus Baltimore City, with a statewide lead around 7,000 in Baltimore and 1,200 elsewhere. About 5,000 voters split Democrat state votes and Republican presidential votes, four years after Roosevelt carried the state.
The German Independence Committee held a reception at the Hotel for leaders of the Independence League. Attendees included W. R. Hearst Tomas L. Hisgen John Tinle Graves and Clarence J. Shearn. The event featured speeches opposing gambling linked to liquor as a menace to liberty.
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