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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1908
Page
2
William Jennings Bryan defends anti trust remedies and accuses Taft campaign of obscuring facts. He asserts openness on contributions, calls for publisher transparency, and contrasts platforms on trusts with Governor Hughes cited. He rejects using presidential power for party gain and proposes term limits to prevent self serving policy.
President Roosevelt is prepared to issue another broadside on William J. Bryan once the Bryan letter is received. In the past week Roosevelt has been reflecting on the campaign exchange.
William J. Bryan, urged by party managers, plans an open letter attacking President Roosevelt. He will respond after a five minute talk with Gov. Haskell and other leaders, then head to Wisconsin on the 9 o'clock train as Gov. Haskell departs for Oklahoma.
Governor Hughes urges voters to back reform and Taft as the nation faces a test of administration. He defends commissions, cites state gas and telephone supervision, and argues for strong Public Service Commission oversight to regulate rail, gas, and electric utilities in New York. He touts water power deals, barge canal progress, and road improvements while defending past appropriations and vetoes.
Gov. Hughes accepts the Republican nomination amid a high spirited Brooklyn march. Applause greets direct nominations advocacy while supporters praise party unity and pledge to back Taft Sherman and Hughes. The event builds momentum for the statewide ticket with a large union league parade and reception at the club.
Gov. Hughes made a ten minute speech at Prospect Hall in Gowanus before attending the Academy of Music rally. About 3,500 Republicans from several districts heard him defend regulation of corporations and direct nominations. Senator Horace White and Job E. Hedges also spoke attacking Bryan’s tariff and bank deposits plans.
William H. Taft concluded a Midwest campaign swing with a labor‑oriented rally in Minneapolis after tours through Cedar Rapids Vinton and Albert Lea. He spoke on Republican policies contrasting them with Democrats, and noted an 800‑strong labor audience in St Paul Auditorium.
Governor Hughes and other Republican State ticket nominees were notified of their nominations yesterday afternoon at the Union League Club in Brooklyn. About 200 club members and state supporters attended a simple ceremony with short speeches and enthusiastic applause. The Governor kept his remarks brief and reserved comment for the evening.
Gov. Hughes of New York travels with state nominees, visits Hotel Astor and Republican headquarters in New York, then proceeds to Brooklyn for notification ceremonies. He plans a broad flying tour through Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Maryland with stops in Indianapolis, South Bend, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Marietta, Parkersburg, and several towns en route to Baltimore before returning to New York.
A veteran teacher describes chronic coffee poisoning and how Postum improved health. She details nervous symptoms, a revival after switching, and the claim that coffee odor no longer tempts her. The Ever read the above letter prompts readers to consider Postum as a remedy with genuine interest.
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