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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
3
Greenhut Company offers today a straight reduction of 1.75 a pair on light trade dress and walking shoes for women. Ten styles available in full range sizes. Styles include Tall Top Boots in patent leather and various lace and button designs with dull kid tops. Regularly under 5 dollars, sale price 3 25. Second Floor.
An advertisement touts tailored suits for 27.50 with quality materials like imported diagonal cheviot and peau de cygne lining. It claims better value than competing stores, listing colors, a velvet collar, and a double-box plait skirt, plus raincoats at 9.75 on the second floor.
A large sale offers 100 fine brass bedsteads at far below regular prices. Prices shown include $18 beds for $12, $22 beds for $17.50, $33.50 beds for $24.75, and $47.50 beds for $35.00. Iron bedsteads priced from $5 to $14, plus brass bedsteads up to $135. Also listed are South American hair mattresses at $18, gray No.1 at $18, drawing mattresses at $24, and felt layer mattresses at $6, all from Greenhut & Co.
In Sioux City Bryan campaigns across South Dakota, criticizing Roosevelt for not prosecuting trust magnates and Taft for dodging the platform. He speaks at Mitchell Yankton Vers million Elk Point, urges removal of lithographs, and notes 1896 SD support while promising reforms. Crowd reaction remains strong despite a biting north wind.
Senator J C Burrows visiting the White House declared no signs of Democratic gains and predicted Taft would be elected. He cited a 56 000 majority for Michigan Republicans. Attorney General Wade Ellis discussed Ohio politics with the President and will campaign for Taft. Secretary Wilson plans West speeches through October 1.
Luther W. Knisely member from DeKalb County in the Indiana House signed an affidavit detailing an alleged offer of a $2 000 per year position by Gov J Frank Hanly to secure a vote for the County Option bill The affidavit names Senator Wickwire and describes a conversation with the Governor Wickwire denies the charge Hanly will comment after reviewing the affidavit The County Option bill passed the House and was signed by the Governor.
John W. Kern's son sick at home prompted postponement of a part of his campaign. Kern, Democratic VP candidate, will address Kalamazoo and Saginaw Michigan and add Oct 2 Cullman and Birmingham Alabama dates. National Committeeman H O Wood of Michigan accompanies him for several days. Frank S. Monnett visits headquarters to discuss future speeches.
Ex Senator Pettigrew claims the Republican National Committee offered him 10000 for ten speeches to back Thomas E. Watson. He investigated and says GOP funds supported Watson’s campaign. Watson replies Pettigrew’s charges are political attacks and defends financing by Wall Street interests linked to Bryan.
At the fifth annual meeting in Providence on Oct 5 the New England Suffrage League, a group of African American voters, denounces Taft and Roosevelt. The call accuses the President and War Secretary of endorsing Southern disenfranchisement and blacklisting allies of equal rights while criticizing military trial standards.
James F. Rankin of Charleston Ohio arrived from Atlantic City to discuss business with Receiver Edwards of the New Amsterdam National Bank and to share his view that Taft will win Ohio by about 100000. He credits a prohibition wave and notes local option ties in past elections as foretold by local option advocates.
Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma defended Gov. Haskell in Lincoln Nebraska noting the vice president’s charges that Haskell conspired to defraud the Creek Nation using fraudulent dummies in town lot schedules. The schedules were approved by the Interior Department before Haskell’s arrival and his defense is that of an innocent purchaser for value.
A historical overview explains how Electors are chosen for the presidency, detailing at large and district electors, the roles of state and congressional conventions, and the constitutional rules for meeting and casting ballots. It lists Democratic and Republican electors and notes eligibility limits for Electors and officeholders.
Ex judge Henry B Priest answers Roosevelt's late reply by denying he is Waters Pierce Oil officer He explains his firm represented a minority in a 1904 defense with Henry Clay Piercen and Nagel as other counsel He says his remarks on bribery as a conventional offense were misquoted and asserts he will vote for Bryan as before.
Chicago report on James S. Sherman opening Republican campaign in Cook County. Sherman plans a two week tour through Illinois, Indiana and Ohio with speakers Longworth and Senator Smith. Mrs. Longworth attends, highlighting women’s interest as Sherman vows tariff revision along protection lines to sustain business confidence.
A dated list from Lord & Taylor Nottingham detailing prices for fabrics and furniture components. It includes terms like Maslin Arabine Renaissance Trish Point Arabian and various bedstead and upholstery materials with per yard and per piece prices, noting locations Broadway and 5th Avenue.
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