Roosevelt warns on trusts and urges stronger national control
The message argues for stronger anti trust laws to curb monopolies and protect free institutions. It describes the need for an empowered executive body to regulate interstate commerce, widen the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the bureau of corporations, and limit grand concentrations of wealth. It cites the Boston Agreement as a case of collusive bidding and calls for federal action.
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Boston Agreement Commission Formed to Investigate City Costs
The Boston Finance commission, authorized by the Legislature at the last session, was created to probe Boston business and price methods. Members include Nathan Matthews, George U Crocker, A. Ernst, J. B. Moore, John A. Sullivan, Randall G Morris, and John F Kennedy. The panel began sittings on July 34, 1907 and continues its investigations.
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Randall G Morris
Chamber of Commerce
John F Kennedy
Central Labor Union
McCarren Plans Denver Delegation Fight at Democratic Convention
Senator McCarren vows to carry a regular Brooklyn delegation to the Denver Democratic National Convention to contest seats given to opponents by the state convention. He cites strong Democratic support and readiness to press fights in uprising districts. Ex Sheriff Flaherty calls for honest primary elections and primary reform as crucial to beating McCarren at the primaries.
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Thomas Jefferson
Michael J. Flaherty
Governor Johnson in Michigan visit and lecture
Governor Johnson of Minnesota toured Calumet and Houghton and delivered his first paid lecture at Hancock on The Majesty of the Law. Democrats and business leaders met in Houghton, with Edward Ryan and C. C. Williams among the Johnson supporters as Chippewa County lines up for Johnson and most UP counties lean Democratic.
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Hughes Headquarters at Astor Rally Planned
General Stewart L. Woodford, president of the National Hughes League and delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention, said delegates and alternates will establish headquarters at the Hotel Astor on Friday. Woodford will run his own headquarters there with open house, following a Thursday conference, shifting from the Manhattan venue as Hughes’ governor resides at the Astor.
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National Hughes League
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Hughes
Bryan man downed in Michigan
Detroit April 27 at a Democratic County Committee meeting D J Campau national committeeman and Bryan’s Michigan man Friday was overruled 37 to 4 on all questions. Only three Campau men attended and Hampton Campau’s lieutenant blamed anti Bryan factions for the result.
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Leutenant
Manila Bank Fraud Exposes Long Running Embezzlement
The Barco Espanol- Filipino in Manila reports extensive fraud totaling 75.0 pesos with trusted employees and accomplices passing checks on non existing accounts. Books were altered to hide the scheme. One clerk has been arrested, with more arrests likely. Bank to recoup losses via seizure of defrauded property.
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Manila
Barco Espanol- Filipino
Aatelide
Governor Hughes to Speak at Mass Meeting
Announcement from the Baptist Ministers Association states Governor Hughes will speak at Carnegie Hall next Monday at 8:30 p m to urge a second try at passing anti-racetrack gambling pills. Bishop Greer and representatives from Catholic and Hebrew churches are also slated to speak.
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Choate Backs Taft Nomination as NY Vice President
Joseph H. Choate declares acceptance of a vice presidency in the Taft Organization of New York and urges Republicans in the city and state to support Taft for president. He argues Taft is best qualified, outlines constitutional commitments, and notes Taft’s readiness to enforce laws and preserve federal and state powers.
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R. Taft
May Break Solid Ohio Delegation dramatic call
Springfield Ohio April 7 a call for a rump convention in the 7th Congress District was issued at a meeting of the Foraker Club here tonight The call urges about five thousand negro voters in the district to support Foraker for President at the Chicago convention and to send two delegates with instructions to vote for him
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Ohio
7Th Congress
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Chicago
Washington
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7Th District Committee
Arkansas
Camden
Taft
Republican District Conventions Stir Taft Split In Several States
Across Gulfport and Arkansas to South and West Virginia delegates were chosen with Taft instruction varying by county and incident. In Mississippi negroes opposed Taft in a Taft indorsement vote leading to a Taft contingent and a Foraker faction. In Arkansas and South Carolina delegates were named with mixed instructions or none. A Brownsville soldier bill demand surfaced among Negro delegates before Taft was indorsed.
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Thomas J. Key
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Ministers pledge prayers for Hughes against racetrack evil
In a St Mark's M E Church meeting the Interdenominational Ministers' Conference of New York City and Vicinity passed four resolutions endorsing Governor Hughes stand against the racetrack evil and pledging prayers and cooperation in support of his policy.
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Quiet campaign eyed in Niagara-Orleans race after Franehor
Albany April 27 Politicians in the Niagara Orleans district expect a quiet contest as Governor Hughes orders a special election to replace Senator Franehor. Republicans lack funds to back William Wallace, while Democrats are seen as well financed by racing interests. The prevailing view is that the race will hinge on these financial dynamics and local conditions.
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Niagara-Orteangtrict
Hughes
Franehor
William ©. Wallace
Governor Hughes Race Gambles and Party Strife Report
Republican leaders face a split vote in two counties with factions backing different lines on racing. The case hinges on whether Governors speeches can sway wavering Republicans. Wallace pledges to Hughes on the anti racing question while McMahon presents the Democratic slate. The outlook suggests the governor may struggle against gambling in the district. The issue remains unsettled as two key speeches promise to test loyalties and public sentiment.
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New York
Hughes Support at Reform Dinner Highlights Race Track Clash
Frank Moss and Canon Chase urged Governor Hughes as a central reform figure at a New York Universalist Club dinner. Moss praised Hughes for backing anti gambling measures despite political costs and predicted his dominance in the upcoming reform campaign, while Chase argued the race track monopoly harms the city and stressed public action over party politics. Resolutions endorsed Hughes’s course as the evening closed.
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Chicago
McMahon Nominated by Democrats for May 12 Election
The Democratic Senate Convention in Niagara Falls nominated Henry A. McMahon for the special election called by Governor Hushe for May 12. McMahon, an insurance agent, lost in the Niagara District Assembly race last fall. He did not comment on the Taft track issue but will issue a statement soon opposing the governor on the issue. Leaders say they cannot consistently support the governor.
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McMahon
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Govesnet
Investigation Start On FassettTelegram Error
Washington April 27 Assistant District Attorney Given said an inquiry would be started within days into the alleged error in the Fassett Cassiday telegram relating to Albany racetrack legislation The request for action came through the District Attorney not directly from Representative Fassett or the Western Salt Company according to Given
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Albany Republican meeting criticizes governor on race track bills
William Barnes presided at an Albany Republican club event where William Harnes Jr. delivered remarks on Governor Hushe s Albany Wiss meeting. Harnes condemned the governor s call for an extraordinary session to push anti racetrack gambling bills. He argued proper legislative handling could have allowed passage.
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