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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
5
The report notes a determined stance to avoid mixing in the situation. The visitors departed Utica at 1:45 PM for Mr. Woodruff's camp.
In Utica New York on August 6 a general committee approved raising five thousand dollars by pledges for the Sherman notification celebration on August 18. The program includes a large parade with bands from Albany Troy Rochester Syracuse and other cities an automobile parade athletic events including a baseball game Utica versus Scranton State League and an electrical display plus singing contests. The Mystic Krewe of Syracuse is invited to assist and decorators from the Taft notification are handling city decor. Addresses will be delivered by Senior Burrows Mr Sherman Secretary Root Mayor Wheeler and Hamilton College President Stryker.
Hot Springs Virginia reports Taft campaign to receive a rabbit's foot lucky charm from W Frazier of Philadelphia. The letter recounts a Roosevelt era exchange and urges Taft to carry the foot to favor campaigns in multiple states, claiming boosted Republican support.
Sheriff Hobley of Kings County discharged eight assistant deputies following Appellate Division ruling that the office falls under the competitive class and that appointments must align with the eligible list. The Civil Service Commission warned continued service would violate Civil Service law. Hobley said he will fill the eight vacancies once the eligible list is provided.
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 20 noon to plan propaganda work. They aim to mobilize progressive Democrats across states and challenge Republican efforts in New England.
Two chauffeurs arraigned before Magistrate Moss in Yorkville for smoking autos under the new anti smoke regulation. Both defense claims of ignorance were rejected as the magistrate warned that the ordinance is not a farce and must be obeyed. Schultz of 18 Seventh avenue was discharged after stating he aimed for Park Commissioner Smith’s house. Mehr, taxi driver, also discharged with warning.
Taft urged Virginia Bar Association members to reform the administration of justice to aid the poor litigant. He warned delays and high costs harm access, proposed reducing court costs and fees, tighter judge qualifications for small monetary cases, and arbitration for employee damage suits. He noted limited jury reliance but favored measures to cut expense and delay while preserving juries.
The American Federation of Labor may reconvene its labor conference after disagreements over President Gompers address urging votes for Bryan. Herman Robinson said the first session adjourned pending chair call, promising a clear stance to avoid misunderstanding. Delegates ponder resuming action on a six month old resolution for independent political action.
Democratic leader James P Sinnott rebutted McCarren’s charges at Congress Hall accusing him of jigging votes and homes to curry favor with Tammany Hall. Sinnott claimed McCarren failed to mobilize district support and cited misvotes by Robert Craig while affirming loyalty to the party.
John B. Stanchfield, Elmira lawyer and 1900 Democratic loser to Odell, Jr., stated he would not accept any nomination for Governor. He cited satisfaction with his legal practice, distrust of the Conners Murphy faction, and the disadvantage to a corporation lawyer running as a people’s candidate amid Bryan’s anti-corporate national ticket. He insisted he is not interested in politics and would decline the nomination if offered.
In Wallace on August 6 the state convention divided as Dubois supporters and anti-Dubois delegates formed separate gatherings. Anti-Dubois delegates walked out after three counties were barred. The Dubois faction elected a permanent chair man amid protest by Calloway who left over a straw man critique. The anti-Dubois group claims 183 voters to Dubois 115 with many proxies.
Captain D. G. Purse a well known Savannah developer industrial writer and promoter with ties to New York and Pittsburgh died by his own hand today. No motive is known and details remain scarce as investigators process the case.
Lincoln Aug 6 Senator Taylor of Tennessee visited Will iam J Bryan to discuss a national Democratic club plan that will survey public sentiment and report data to the central committee. Bryan will begin steps to form the club immediately and make a Des Moines tariff speech August 21 with Chicago consultations to follow.
Lincoln officials protested a special fare for the Bryan notification on August 12 after the Western Passenger Association refused the rate. Secretary Whitten urged Democratic leaders to object, noting Taft notification had received special rates. Buffalo officials reported no official word from Mack and planned to respond if confirmed.
William J. Bryan likely will not visit Oklahoma or the Southern states during the campaign. In a letter from Guthrie Oklahoma he says the pressure of work at home makes it unlikely he can attend advertised celebrations there.
Governor Cummins declared a state of mourning for Senator Allison and with state officers to attend his funeral in Dubuque on Saturday. He signals a possible special legislative session to select a successor, with a legislature led by progressive Republicans likely to back his plan.
Norman Mack announced a 29 member finance committee with Moses Wetmore as chair and John E. Osborne as vice chair and a 27 member speakers committee chaired by John H. Atwood with Champ Clark as vice chair. Charles Culberson named to advisory panel. James Smith urged for Eastern States role. Conners schedules New York meeting for Aug 14 and touts expected Dem gains in New York State.
Tammany Hall reports State Chairman Conners plans to appoint a sub-committee to lead the upcoming state campaign. If trouble arises, Conners aims to avoid being the goat. Charles F. Murphy says William J. Bryan may be invited to speak in New York, with formal details pending. Francis J. Lantry may retire from the 16th District leadership, with John J. Harrington likely to succeed.
Charles E. Gehring, chairman of the Independence League county committee and 12th Assembly District leader, presided a district meeting at 3d Street and Second Avenue to hear reports from Hearst's national convention. About thirty attendees heard delegates favoring Bryan deemed not on the level, with speeches by Ambrose Sutcliff and Dr. James D. Bush. Andrew Gavan recalled Chicago’s convention quiet, J C Witter read a poem after Hiawatha, and George Wier chaired the gathering as gallopsitickes wae warms indorsed.
At the Knights of Pythias twenty fifth convention in Boston Texas leader H P Brown was elected supreme chancellor after a contested vote. George W Hanson of Calais Me won the vice chancellor post after five ballots. The event included Pythian Sisters officers elected and a uniform rank drill with $10 000 prizes.
In Boston on August six a three story wooden building under construction in Mattapan’s Greenock Street collapsed injuring two laborers. About twenty workers were present and Knights of Pythias members rallied from nearby Franklin Field camp, taking charge, aiding the injured, directing debris removal, and assisting others before police arrived.
Thirteen Hempstead businessmen on the sloop Lottie M. were caught in a two hour gale off Amityville. The craft ran aground as breakers swept the bar. Joseph Murphy fell overboard and was saved by Charles Kimmel who jumped in and retrieved him. All men were later taken off in a launch. the sloop may be salvaged.
Giuseppe Ruffino, held by Milwaukee police for Chicago and Rochester authorities as an alleged Black Hand man, claimed fugitive from justice. Montreal report says Ruffino is Palermo mayor’s son Stetly. While there, he reportedly stabbed an enemy fatally. his politically influential father aided escape to America.
In Salamanca Buffalo Aug Henry Van Arnum was shot and killed by his father late last night at their home. The son, recently discharged from the Elmira Reformatory, had been drinking with his father when a dispute escalated after the son struck the father with a chair. The father produced a revolver and killed him.
Frank Spadaro a wholesale fruit dealer was found unconscious in a basement by his employer after going with two pretended customers. $2060 in his pockets vanished and police called it a bold robbery. Spadaro, a prosperous Italian, remained unconscious for hours.
In Elgin Illinois on August 6 Victor Swanson of St Charles shot his friend Regnow Nelson during a dispute over a shotgun. Seeing the action Swanson then shot himself, leaving Nelson dying and Swanson dead.
Dr. O. T. Pratt of Los Angeles collapsed and died in the Temple Auditorium as Alton B. Parker opened the Democratic campaign in California, with about two thousand attendees present. The sudden death occurred during the speech, ending the event abruptly.
Gloucester Mass August 6 John Hays Hammond mining expert and former vice presidential candidate left the city for Hot Springs to see Mr Taft. Hammond informed his secretary he guaranteed to raise one half of the funds needed to finance the Republican deal.
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