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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
7
A Brooklyn anti gambling rally denounces racetrack wagers and the Percy-Gray law. Governors and pastors urge repeal in favor of stricter penalties. Speakers accuse special interests of backing loopholes and call for unified legislative action to enforce the constitution.
William J. Bryan spoke at Utica and Rome in two Y M C A events. The Lyric Theatre in Utica hosted a crowded crowd eager to hear the famed orator as he delivered messages in the afternoon and evening.
Commerce Commission finds 27 killed daily on rail lines in 11 million annual accidents. Ocean insurance costs amount to 15000 in policies with annual total 25 dollars. Address E B Quackenbush executive agent 92 William Street or Phous 5888 John for details.
The Tribune reports that organized opposition to Secretary Taft’s nomination is ended in Washington. It notes possible sporadic resistance and Foraker’s personal opposition, but says the anti Taft forces have largely ceased. It discusses Taft’s likely Cabinet path and possible successors including Oliver, Bacon, and Magoon, with Root’s influence.
Charles F. Murphy blocks meeting with William Jennings Bryan while McCarren allies maneuver to influence Bryan on the Denver delegation. The feud pits Murphy and Conners against McCarren as Bryan's visit to New York draws interest amid shifts in Tammany Hall and county politics. Grace Bryan arrived ahead of her father, who is due for breakfast with Col. Watterson at the Manhattan Club.
At Tucson on April 19 the Republican territorial convention faced contesting delegations from Cochise, Maricopa and others over Taft instructions. Governor Kibbey led the anti-instruction faction, withdrew with a majority, then a second parallel convention formed. Taft supporters won credentials, naming W. J. Kirkpatrick as national committeeman and Joseph Cameron as national committeeman from Coconino.
Henry R Heath 1845 Brooklyn resident and Cranford Realty president died after a two year illness at 233 Washington Ave Brooklyn He served in Civil War Massachusetts 2nd Volunteers was first prisoner Lincoln shook hands with after exchange He led Empire Transportation founder Thousand Island Yacht Club elder of Lafayette Avenue Church survived by wife and son
The Very Rev William S Kelly dean of St John’s Roman Catholic Church Plattsburg died in St Vincent’s Hospital at fifty five. He founded Champlain Valley Hospital at Plattsburg and supported the Catholic Summer School movement on Lake Champlain. He leaves one sister and three brothers.
Lucas J Van Buskerck a New York Stock Exchange veteran for 54 years and second oldest member died at his Hackensack New Jersey home aged eighty four due to old age ailments He helped run Legrand Lockwood Co then started his own firm where his son Cornelius remains a partner He served 34 years as senior warden of Christ Episcopal Church with services led by Rev Dr Kiley.
Concord New Hampshire April 19 A prisoner known as Max Shinborn or Maximillian Schoenbein released from state prison after Easter due to good behavior. He maintains the identity Henry E Mosebus and has fought court efforts to change his name. Long career as a safe blower with over two million stolen in ten years. his share rumored at least three hundred thousand. He goes to St John’s church then toward Boston. He is 74 and claims language skills aided his prison work and a potential invention for income.
General Stewart L. Woodford of New York says if Uncle Joe Cannon of Milnoix secures the Republican nomination he would like second place. Woodford leads the Hughes League and admires Governor Hughes, who studied law in Woodford’s office. Both Cannon and Woodford are seventy-two and entered Congress the same year.
A church social at the Church of the Ascension on Fifth Avenue ended without incident after attendees questioned John P. Fox of Boston about socialist tactics. Fox avoided commitment, and the crowd was dismissed as Dr. Grant called for order.
Telegraph report states San Francisco supervisors plan to end what is called a baseless scare in response to Dr. Rupert Blue’s bubonic plague campaign. Since last August the city spent 1632 dollars on cleaning and paying rat bounties, with no proven bubonic cases.
Governor Hughes will be guest of honor at the Old Guard eighty second anniversary dinner at the Hotel Astor on Wednesday evening. General Frederick D. Grant and the Governor's Foot Guard of New Haven attend as guests. The group will parade to St. Thomas Church for memorial services and Old Guard military officers elected March 18 will be installed at the armory, assembling at 2 p.m.
A large crowd gathered at St. Pauls Church in Oyster Bay to condemn Senator Carll S. Burr for opposing Governor Hughes's racetrack measures. Speakers urged Nassau County voters not to reelect Burr, accusing him of breaking his oath and duty to the people.
In Constantinople on April 19 the Turkish bid to reclaim control of the Eregli coal mines faces French backed resistance. France demands proof of Turkish funds, closes loans, seeks daily indemnity and compensation for delays, while Italy watches the dispute.
Port Townsend Washington April 1 Dr Simon Conover former United States Senator from Florida serving under President Hayes died at a hospital today from infirmities of old age.
In Warrensburg Maine on April 19 a deadly corridor brawl at the Estes Hotel left James E. Basham and Robert Police wounded while Byron Hall was killed and Chief James N. shot. The officers confronted Hall during a confrontation. Hall fired and was shot twice.
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