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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
3
Gov. Hughes and Lt. Gov. Chanler drew large crowds at Syracuse State Fair on Governor's Day with cordial exchanges and a flag raising at the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Leaders from both parties praised the event as harmony and cooperation for the coming campaign.
A civil action by William F. Clark seeks $20,000 for publicity work in support of Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler's 1908 presidential bid. Chanler's counsel asked to vacate a pretrial exam order. Clark, backed by W. Hearst attorney Clarence Shearn, alleges Manning coordinated the campaign. Chanler claims Manning offered help for free and he paid him $15,000. If the ruling favors Clark, Chanler may face trial next Saturday.
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL testified in the Bucks Stove and Range contempt case before Examiner Harper. He admitted supervising the hurried January Federationist issue to include the Bucks “we don’t patronize” list before the injunction, but said he complied with the injunction once it was operative and instructed others to do likewise. He did not try to recall distributed copies after the injunction took effect.
James P. Graham of Newburg New York filed a claim of 2954.77 against Harry K Thaw before Referee In Bankruptcy W R Blair. The claim for legal services is disputed by Thaw with a related Orange County New York suit. Graham previously represented Thaw in habeas corpus proceedings to obtain Thaw's release from Matteawan. The original bill stood at 7454.77 with 4500 paid.
William Jennings Bryan arrived from Rochester en route to Delaware and Providence. He will speak twice today in New York City at 597 Broadway and Carnegie Hall before heading to Providence. He traveled aboard the private car Olivet with Norman E. Mack and others, and will plan a Western tour after meetings with the Commercial Travelers' League and Tammany figures.
County President Herbert Parsons announced the Republican State campaign will begin with a mass meeting in Carnegie Hall on Friday September 25 under County Committee auspices with Seth Low presiding. Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana will be the principal speaker. Parsons praised the Saratoga ticket noting it represents all Republican elements and criticized Democratic moves for factional aims. Timothy L. Woodruff, State Chairman, is not expected at headquarters until next Monday.
Norman E. Mack and Charles F. Murphy say the Democratic state ticket will win as factions unite after the Rochester convention. In Utica a trainload of Tammany politicians clashed with Central Station workers over removing banners, and a revolver was shown aboard.
The St Louis registration for the Presidential election closed for the day with estimates suggesting a total near 160,000. The 1906 figure was 129,365 and 1896 held the previous high at 149,000 names.
Samuel L. Koenig, Republican leader and secretary of state candidate, received a massive welcome at the Federal Club on Sixth Street. More than 5,000 people packed the block as Koenig was hoisted on shoulders and paraded toward the clubhouse amid cheers. A stalling interruption occurred when ex Alderman Frank Dotzler toppled from a barrel while fireworks were being prepared, requiring men to free him and smash the barrel.
Frank H. Hitchcock reports Maryland delegates say Taft will win Maryland in November. Connecticut delegates reassure Taft will carry the state despite factional rifts. Hitchcock indicates Taft will tour the East late in the campaign with Herrick named Ohio finance chairman.
J Elmer Salisbury painted an oil portrait of William H Taft for Edward Lauterbach. It is to be presented today to the Republican Club with a jovial expression and rugged air characteristic of the candidate.
Henry B. Quinby of Laconia won the Republican nomination for governor after a two ballot convention in Concord. Pillsbury of Londonderry trailed as strong second, while the platform rejected free passes, backed direct primaries, and called for limiting intoxicants and regulating legislative agents.
Lansing Mich Sept 17 The State Board of Canvassers granted recount petitions from Auditor General J B Bradley and Gov Warner the GOP nominee hopefuls in the recent primary The move targets about 1600 vote margin with only 273 districts involved Attorneys seek a time limit for the process
In Fremont Ohio on September 17 a jury acquitted Congressman J Ford Laning after a brief deliberation. He cried with relief and plans to campaign for reelection. Laning and J C Gibbs were charged with misapplying funds and embezzlement tied to Norwalk institutions. Gibbs trial pending.
Taft prepared speeches for the Western trip while in Cincinnati with Rev. Short praising Taft as fit for the nation. A large Republican rally is set for Grand Army hall and Music Hall with Foraker presiding. Carrie Nation caused a scene at Taft's residence before being led away.
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