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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1908
Page
5
Special to The New York Times reports a fractured Ohio Republican scene as Foraker attacks Taft and Roosevelt amid party apathy and money shortages. Democrats rally Bryan support while Republicans fear losing Ohio and blame fundraising gaps on business opposition.
Frederick Skene, New York State Engineer, outlines Empire State road work at the Good Roads State Convention on Steel Pier Atlantic City. He notes 7,000 miles improved across 53 counties by Feb 1 and 311 miles completed in 1907, with 700 miles more expected in 1908. He warns no single material solves highway problems and stresses growing automobile traffic as a driver of ongoing road research. The Legislature has appropriated 1,223,205 to date.
Saratoga September 26 Former State Senator Edgar T Brackett was nominated unanimously for State Senate by the Thirtieth District Republican Convention in Saratoga. After a lengthy dispute over representation between Washington and Saratoga counties the delegates agreed to eleven delegates apiece, clearing the way for Brackett's nomination.
Admiral Dewey, in good health after a Pennsylvania mountains vacation, met at the White House and stayed noncommittal on politics. He said he was watching affairs, not in touch with the campaign, and declined to reveal whom he favors in the presidential race. He noted a friend’s view that Mr. Bryan might be helped if he stayed quiet and mentioned a more kindly public view of Bryan in recent years.
A statement from the International Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers critiques William Jennings Bryan. It says Bryan is coldly accepted by Democrats nationwide though his associates raise questions about his sincerity and past associations.
A fire in Fond du Lac Wisconsin destroyed three major churches an automobile garage and the home of former Mayor Mayham with total losses around 250000. The blaze began with a gasoline explosion in the Crescent Garage and spread to St Josephs Catholic Church parsonage and other roofs. Blazing brands were blown over ten blocks causing widespread damage to roofs and nearby properties.
Connecticut campaign coverage shows Republicans planning attacks on Judge A Heaton Robertson over his board roles with New Haven area utilities and railroads. Reports say Lilley may campaign strongly while pressure seeks to curb his rhetoric amid internal party concerns.
Forty Americans who have received Rhodes Scholarships sailed yesterday on the Cunard liner Etruria. The group is drawn from across the nation and is led by Clarence Spaulding of Phoenix Arizona, with J A Sinclair of New Bedford Massachusetts assisting. A special train will await them at Liverpool to take them to Oxford University.
Reports from concentration camp maneuvers show many militia recruits with little training. War Department issues general order to Adjutant Generals requiring enlistees in state units to have at least six months of experience for next summer maneuvers. Army officers credit the move with boosting soldierly quality while noting overall National Guard performance remains strong.
A rare Ben Franklin memento leads the season’s first book sale in Boston next Wednesday and Thursday. Dr Franklin’s own copy of William Douglas’s 1760 Summary Historical and Political on the British colonies includes Franklin’s autograph and a note claiming it once belonged to him. The sale also features rare Bibles such as the Bug Bible of 1549, the Treacle Bible, and the Bishops’ Bible of 1574, all in old calf bindings.
Democratic papers hail a weak Democratic outlook while Republican leaders claim Taft Sherman unity despite state splits. Hudson County sources note unrest among GOP workers and a dinner pass vote could shape outcomes, with some defections feared though national support remains.
A Republican letter quotes frustration at Democratic and Socialist tactics. It cites high living costs, weak wages, and uneven factory reopenings as factors shaping votes. The writer argues Democrats face a rare chance this year, while noting Bryan or Cleveland as pivotal influences and predicting continued opposition to Virginiaism.
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