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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
17
The report notes that he is determined not to gain in the situation. The visitors departed Utica at 1 45 Piclock for Mr Woodruff's camp.
In Utica on August 18, a committee controlling Congressman Sherman s official notification outlined a 6 dollar pledge target to fund events. The program features a parade with bands from Albany, Troy, Rochester, Syracuse and others, an automobile parade, sports, an Utica Scranton State League baseball game, and an electrical display with Rutger decorations.
Telegraph notes a Philadelphia expert sends Taft a lucky rabbit's foot, claiming it mirrors Roosevelt and Cleveland ties. Frazier recites a historical chain of horseshoes and rabbits feet, urging Taft across states to boost Republican morale.
Sheriff Hobley of Kings County dismissed eight assistant deputy sheriffs after the Appellate Division ruled the post belongs to the competitive class and required use of the eligible list. The Civil Service Commission warned that keeping them would violate the law, with eight named men affected and Hobley awaiting the eligible list to fill the vacancies.
Alexander Troup, president of the New England Democratic Progressive league, calls vice presidents and executive committee members to meet at the Quincy House in Boston on Tuesday at 12 30 noon to plan propaganda. They will invite progressive Democrats from all states to join. He critiques Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican committee and aims to boost Democratic influence in New England.
Two chauffeurs arraigned on anti-smoke ordinance violations told Magistrate Moss they did not know the cars were smoking. Schultz of 18 Seventh Avenue claimed he was bound for Park Commissioner Smith’s house when arrested. The magistrate warned that the ordinance is real and must be enforced, and both Schultz and cabdriver Mehr were discharged with warning.
Taft addresses Virginia Bar Association in Hot Springs Va urging reforms to speed justice and ease costs for poor litigants. He critiques delays in courts and proposes reduced fees, fixed salaries, stricter judge qualifications, and arbitration to limit jury trials. He cautions against overhauling private property but supports methods to equalize access to justice.
The American Federation of Labor may reconvene the New Labor Conference to clarify President Gompers address urging labor support for Bryan. Delegates expect a decisive program statement and consider resurrecting a six month old resolution to call a national convention for independent political action.
Democratic leader James P. Sinnott of the 224 Assembly District defended his loyalty and accused Senator McCarren of manipulating votes and district control. Sinnott presented his case after McCarren denounced him at a Home Rule Democrats meeting in Congress Hall, citing voting records and alleged disloyalty within the party ranks.
John B. Stanchfield, Elmira lawyer and former governor candidate, said he would not accept any nomination for governor under any circumstances. He cited satisfaction with his legal practice, lack of political interest, and opposition to the Conners Murphy faction as reasons. He also noted that aligning with Bryan’s ticket would hurt corporate lawyers like him.
At Wallace on August 6 the Idaho Democratic state convention divided with Dubois and anti-Dubois factions forming separate bodies after disputed delegates. The anti-Dubois group left when three counties were barred, later reporting 1838 voters to the anti-Dubois side versus 115 for Dubois. Many delegates went home with proxies kept.
Captain D G Purse a well known developer and industrial writer with ties to New York and Pittsburgh, committed suicide in Savannah today by shooting. No motive or cause is known for the act.
Lincoln August reports outline a plan by the national Democratic committee with Bryan to poll sentiment nationwide through state and county clubs. Senator Taylor and Mayor Brown back Bryan. Parker supports Bryan, pledging campaign speeches.
Lincoln August 6 The Western Passenger Association refused a special rate for the Bryan notification on August 12 and prompted Lincoln Commercial Club secretary Whitten to telegraph Democrats urging protest. Chairman Mack of the Democratic National Committee said no official notice had been received and would review the action, noting earlier Taft notification had a special rate and promising protest if Taft also favored.
William J. Bryan likely will not visit Oklahoma or the Southern states during the campaign. In a letter from Guthrie Oklahoma he cites heavy work at home as the reason for ruling out travel to Oklahoma or any Southern states while campaigning.
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins and state officers declare mourning for the late Senator Allison. They will attend his funeral in Dubuque and anticipate a special legislative session to choose a successor, likely in October, as a progressive Republican majority could ease the process.
Norman E. Mack announced a finance committee led by Moses Wetmore with John E. Osborne as vice chair and a 29 member lineup, plus a 27 member speakers committee chaired by John H. Atwood with Champ Clark as vice chair. James Smith eyed as Eastern head, Conners plans New York Aug 14 meeting, and Bryan to speak in several New York cities to boost support.
Tammany Hall reports State Chairman Conners intends to appoint a sub committee to lead the upcoming state campaign. He will wait after the state committee meetings before announcing the panel. Charles F. Murphy says William J. Bryan may be invited to speak in New York. Ex Fire Commissioner Lantry's leadership of the 16th District may end with John J. Harrington named successor. Murphy has opposed Lantry since 1960s. The 16th District Democratic organization remains a strong force in the city.
Charlies E. Gehring Independence League county committee chairman and 12th Assembly District leaguers held a meeting at district headquarters to hear reports from Chicago. About thirty men heard delegates favoring Bryan accused of not being on the level. George Widley chaired.
At the twenty fifth Knights of Pythias convention in Boston H P Brown of Texas was chosen supreme chancellor after a year as vice chancellor. George W Hanson of Calais Maine won the vice chancellor post after five ballots. Other officers for the Supreme Lodge and board of insurance control were elected or re elected. The Pythian Sisters also named officers and demonstrated the second degree. The uniform rank appointed Major General Arthur J Strotbart to lead the rank with ratification pending.
Two laborers injured when a three story wooden building under construction collapsed in Greenock Street Matapan section Boston. About twenty workers were on site, Knights of Pythias from Franklin Field responded, aiding the injured and preventing further harm until police arrived.
Thirteen Hempstead businessmen hired the sloop Lottie M for blues fishing off Amityville. A sudden northwest gale drove the boat onto the bar as breakers broke over her. Joseph Murphy was washed overboard but saved by Charles Kimmel who pulled him back aboard. The crew abandoned the vessel, which may be saved later.
Milwaukee August 6 Giuseppe Ruffino held by Milwaukee police for Chicago and Rochester authorities as an alleged Black Hand man. Information from Montreal says Ruffino, son of Palermo’s mayor, fled justice after fatally stabbing an enemy. His politically influential father aided his escape to America.
Henry Van Arnum was shot and killed by his father in their Salamanca home after an argument that erupted while the son had just been released from Elmira Reformatory and was back home. The son allegedly struck the father with a chair before the father fired a revolver, ending the quarrel.
Frank Spadaro a wholesale fruit dealer was found unconscious in a basement with two pretended customers and $2060 missing. Police call it a bald robbery, noting he remained unconscious for hours. Spadaro is described as a prosperous Italian.
In Elgin Wisconsin on August a man named Victor Swanson from St Charles shot his friend Regnow Nelson during a dispute over a shotgun. Seeing the act Swanson then turned the gun on himself and died. Nelson is dying.
In Los Angeles at the Temple Auditorium Dr. T. Pratt, a local physician, died last night while Alton B. Parker began his national Democratic campaign address in front of about two thousand attendees. The sudden death interrupted the event as Parker spoke.
Gloucester Mass August 6 John Hays Hammond mining expert and former vice presidential hopeful left for Hot Springs to see Mr Taft. Hammond announced through his secretary that he had guaranteed to raise one of the funds needed to finance the Republican campaign.
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