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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
3
Rochester report covers the opening meeting of the Democratic State Convention. Tensions surface in seating fights between McCarren and McGuire factions while ex Justice OBrien urges unity. Murphy is cheered. Conners opens, OBrien defends democracy, Cleveland reference provokes mixed reaction. convention adjourns after roll call and committee appointments.
Indications arise that Kings County Senator McCarren may withhold endorsement of Supreme Court Justice Abel E. Blackmar to the Democratic Judiciary Convention in Brooklyn. Friends of Justice Luke D. Stapleton push for Blackmar to join Stapleton on the Democratic ticket, while Kapper and other Democrats are named for possible roles. If Blackmar loses endorsement, Stapleton may refuse Democratic nomination, sticking to the Republican ticket.
Northampton Mass Sept 15 Bloodhounds to assist in locating Esther A Hilbert a Philadelphia girl missing since Sunday Her father John C Hilbert of Lansdowne arrived and reports an unsuccessful search in local woods and ponds He believes she may have taken her own life and hidden in woods near Chesterfield where she stayed with her mother during the summer ahead of Smith College entrance exami nation opening today
Rochester report says Patrick H. McCarren's contest cases across ten Kings County districts were withdrawn at the Committee on Contested Seats meeting. The move followed Norman Mack's influence and sought harmony for Democratic success. Conners called McCarren “the great pacificator.”
Delegates in Rochester dissect State Chairman Conners remark at the Democratic editors banquet amid hotel episode rumors. The scene features Chanler, Sulzer chants, Hearst associates, and debate over prayers before session. Senator Gore to meet Bryan for campaign planning.
Rochester residents lined the sidewalks to view the Tammany parade, a Democratic Convention staple. Percival E. Nagle led the 1500 marchers from the Seneca Hotel to Convention Hall as Murphy Nixon Cohalan and notable leaders followed.
The piece reports on efforts by Democratic leaders to recruit ex-Judge Herrick or other heavyweights like Chanler for the party’s gubernatorial ticket as Gov. Hughes secures renomination. It details Murphy and Chanler camps contending for support, upstate delegations backing Chanler, and behind the scenes negotiations at the Whitcomb Hotel.
Receipts at the Custom House show ongoing growth with daily and weekly totals. On Monday the figure reached 851,323 and the four week trend climbs. weeks listed include Aug 22 3,309 87 Aug 29 3,771,678 Sept 5 3,361,401 and Sept 12 3,964,895, with last week beating the prior by over 600,000.
G P Morosini dies at his country home Elmhurst Riverdale after a life tied to Jay Gould and the Erie Railroad fight. A former sailor and translator, he rose to General Auditor, amassing a multi million fortune and an art collection.
The full Resolution Committee led by Thomas Carmody drafts a platform attacking Republican misgovernance, emphasizing Flower era contrasts, canal costs, and public service issues. Augustus Thomas and Bryan allies shape wording while opposing racing laws and personal liberty attacks.
Rutland Vermont September 16 Mrs Victoria Schilling daughter of Giovanni Morosini the New York banker who died yesterday in that city left Rutland at 2 29 this morning for New York She declined to discuss her father s death or her elopement with his coachman The Schillings six years in Rutland included St Joseph s Convent and later boarding with William H Williams Her income reportedly came from music lessons It is not known if Morosini provided for her in his will.
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