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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
17
Brooklyn and Albany Democrats clash over control of party machinery. McCarren backers defend Kings County leadership as Brooklyn’s Tammany influence faces challenges from Coler and Murphy allies. State committee votes and disputes signal preparations for a possible new convention in Denver.
A seven man committee to reorganize Kings is named with a quick timeline. He states no New York man will join, but the two Kings County members will sit on the sub committee and he will chair all sub committees. He jokes about Murphy and a possible double cross, while Conners professes unwavering loyalty.
Brooklyn liquor dealer Charles Froeb was named a delegate-at-large after a rapid sequence of political maneuvering at Carnegie Hall. William McGuire pressured for Froeb and then fought to replace him with A. A. McLean confirming Froeb's reinstatement as the state party’s choices shifted amid tensions with McCarren.
Norman E. Mack's Buffalo paper denounces Chairman Conners calling him a betrayer of his party and treacherous for his conduct at the Democratic convention.
Minnesota Republicans pick four delegates-at-large to the national convention and four alternates, all instructed to support Taft. They also nominate eleven presidential electors and back Roosevelt’s financial and regulatory agenda while seeking tariff revision. The delegation includes Kellogg, Heffelfinger, Putnam, Hawkins, and alternates Bentley Prague Sheldon Marr.
A bill will be introduced to prevent fairly elected delegates from losing seats after the McCarren issue. The Governor will be asked to send an emergency message to the Legislature. The measure requires primaries results and protests filed within three days and a Supreme Court justice to hear charges within four days.
In Batavia New York on April 16 the Republicans of the 5th Congress District elected J W Wadsworth Jr Speaker of the Assembly and Edward A Washburn Genesee County judge as delegates to the Republican National Convention. Vicary of Lockport and Moore of Murray were named alternates. Resolutions endorsed President Roosevelt administration and Governor Charles E Hughes as a presidential candidate.
Des Moines April 16 ex-Congressman Fred White, once twice defeated for governor, agreed to run again and his name was ordered on the primary ballot by the state central committee. It is reported Bryan offered him the Agriculture portfolio to lead the party in town.
W Bourke Cochran a top Tammany figure will be removed at the annual meeting in Tammany Hall on Monday night. Daniel F Cohalan, head of the Tammany law committee, will replace him and is seen as Ross Murphy ally. Cockran’s departure follows a rift with Murphy who says Cockran is not a Democrat.
Police badges enabled poolroom operators to bypass gatekeepers and spread news quickly. Reporters and badge holders exited park areas to call in race results, with some delays for late additions and scratches. Nonbadge entrants faced delays but poolrooms largely kept pace with live updates.
Albany reports Governor Hughes maintains quiet on his plans regarding an extra session and anti-gambling legislation. Cassidy shifts stance after opposing gambling bills and faces opposition from Republicans and Democrats. A Camden protest greets his foes as Cassidy defends his vote with federal cues.
Senator Benjamin Wilcox releases a signed statement to Auburn constituents explaining his vote against anti racing and gambling measures. He argues penalties are too harsh for betting, notes the Peter Gray law stood for years, and criticizes Hearst and Governor Hughes for past actions. He emphasizes legislative, not gubernatorial, lawmaking as the proper role.
A mass gathering by the Young Republican Club of Brooklyn protested the State Legislature’s defeat of anti-racetrack gambling bills and urged favorable action when reintroduced. Darwin R. James Jr. presided with speakers Samuel Rowland Dr George W Brush the Rev Nehemiah Beynton and Canon Chase. Dietrich backed the governor’s stance. A committee of five was proposed to organize a large mass meeting on Sunday April 2 in a Brooklyn theatre.
The Pennsylvania Special with sleeping, compartment, observation and dining cars departs New York daily at 3 55 P M and reaches Chicago after 1080 minutes. For railroad Pullman tickets and full information, contact Ticket Agents or C Studds E P A 263 Fifth Avenue, Telephone Madison 1032.
In Albany on April 16 the Senate and Assembly clashed over emergency messages and an anti gambling bill. Senators Cassidy Gilchrist and Assemblyman Hart led attacks on Governor Hughes, arguing the executive oversteps constitutional limits. The dispute underscored broader resentment toward the governor’s push for thorough legislative action.
Albany April 14 By unanimous consent the Senate advanced tonight to final passage the vivisection bill of Senator Davis and the Torrens land registration bill of Assemblyman Green. Senator Hill withdrew opposition to the Torrens measure while Agnew and White said they would oppose the vivisection billat final passage.
Albany April 16 Governor Hughes sent nominations to the Senate for five year terms on the State Water Supply Commission with John A Sletcher as the nomi nee to succeed himself. He also named managers for Binghamton and St Lawrence state hospitals along with others for Gowantate and Manhattan state hospitals and the Em by reformatories. The Senate confirmed Raymond A Peerse as Commissioner of Agriculture and five members of the New State Fair Commission along with Joan A Stleicher to the Water Supply Commission.
Albany April 16 The Public Services Commission in the 2d District appointed County Judge Ledyard P. Hale of St. Lawrence County as counsel to succeed the late William A. Sutherland. The annual salary is $10,000. Hale has served five years as County Judge and was previously District Attorney. He is a State Board of Charities member and a trustee of St. Lawrence University, aged fifty three.
The Citizens and Taxpayers Association of New Rochelle urges the Legislature to pass anti racetrack gambling bills and supports direct nominations. North Side Board of Trade officials appoint Olin J. Stephens Albert E. Davis and Charles E. Reid to draft resolutions endorsing Governor Hughes on the anti racetrack gambling measures.
The Republican County Committee held a brief eleven minute monthly meeting at the Murray Hill Lyceum last night. It lasted ten minutes to read the minutes of the prior meeting, where there was unclear discussion.
The president announced the order of business and six motions to adjourn were made before the chairman’s voice faded from the room.
The Albany Assembly amended Francis bid for a commission to investigate inferior criminal jurisdiction in first class cities. A seven member panel would include two Governor appointees, two senators chosen by the temporary president, and three assembly members from county committees. Proponents argue the panel should oversee its own deliberations and rely on firsthand information. The measure may pass next week.
Telegraph report details new charges including perjury and extortion tied to Kissena Park dealings. Pettit and Anderson accuse Bermel of fabricating documents officers profited from contractors and granting special privileges. Allegations mention forged papers and improper paving materials, with subordinates seeking immunity. Governor Hughes declines to discuss the matter in Albany.
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