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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
5
A Taft party report highlights strong Western sentiment, citing Secretary Garfield's tours through California to Kansas and Nebraska showing favorable views for Taft. Garfield predicts Nebraska and other states will favor Taft, with Ohio offering steady support amid local issues.
National officers of the American Federation of Labor discussed a potential conference among heads of national unions to resolve whether to back Samuel Gompers after his urging unions to vote Democratic. J Landers of United Garment Workers called for clarity on the policy amid factional views and campaign funding appeals. Local unions show mixed reactions with many Geared toward protest at meetings and fund-raising.
Mott entertained him and other guests at dinner in Cortland, continuing a social gathering with conversation and hospitality. The event highlighted local hospitality figures and civic ties, reflecting community engagement during the period.
A veteran observer notes Governor Hughes likely to be renominated, though no decision has been made. Key figures including James S. Sherman and Frank H. Hitchcock head to Oyster Bay to gauge party sentiment while Cortelyou and others discuss Hughes’s national impact and electoral strategy. The meeting covers headquarters access, letters from across the state, and plans for allied conferences with Ward Murphy and Brooker as discussions focus on the national ticket.
At Sagamore Hill Aug 18 President Roosevelt's staff handled heavy communications as leaders converge for a national campaign conference. James Sherman and Frank Hitchock expected, George Cortelyou likely to attend, with George Smith and Postmaster General Meyer among guests. Frothingham also mentioned as a Massachusetts lieutenant governorship candidate.
The Association of Southern Democrats in New York was formed yesterday to aid national and state Democratic campaigns. About a hundred Southern natives now residing in New York joined, with John R. Dunlap named temporary president. Key figures included John Calhoun and Judge Charles F. Moore. Calhoun chaired a committee offering services to party chairs, Moore led a permanent-organization committee. The group noted 75,009 Southern Democrats live in New York City.
The Twenty third Street Y M C A introduces a fall term course in journalism the first on Manhattan Island. Frank Blanchard will personally direct the program designed to prepare young men for responsible business roles in the field.
Collins leaders unite county and state figures to back Governor Hughes for renomination. Ex Senator Barnes named for Secretary of State as Collins’s caucus endorses Hughes and Barnes, while attacking Mayor Mann’s governorship bid. Public sentiment shows Republican strength in Rensselaer and doubts about Odell and Murphy influence.
A county political excerpt expresses support for Taft and Sherman, claiming the ticket will win the county by three thousand to four thousand votes in national and state races. The tone favors the party slate and emphasizes confidence in victory.
At the New York State Firemen's Association convention in Oswego James W. Wadsworth urged restraint on legislation. He warned of an overburdened statute book from economic group demands and argued fewer laws would improve public peace and legislative focus. He noted the 1908 legislature passed fewer laws than 1967.
Democratic activities stall as Norman E Mack may not visit town for a week. John A Mason arrives, opens state headquarters at the Hoffman House. Senator McCarren and rival William Connors circulate, with political tension lingering in corridors.
Lincoln Aug 18 The arrival of the trick mule presented to William J Bryan by the Minnesota State Agricultural Association drew attention after an incident. An Eastern newspaper correspondent attempted the first ride and was hurled, suffering a sore head and bruised leg as the mule, trained to deny riding, tossed him. Mr Bryan witnessed the event amid a quiet day.
Pittsburg August report says Sam Tsu a Japanese immigrant was arrested at the Firth Sterling Company projectile plant on trespass charges and suspected spy activity after being discharged earlier from employment. Officials found many drawings on him and he lingered around the factory, raising security concerns.
Kalamazoo Michigan August 12 In a fit of melancholia Mrs John McCudden sixty years old committed death by own action by drowning today plunging head foremost into a rain barrel The tragedy occurred during rainy weather and was witnessed by neighbors who reported the incident to authorities.
Cherbourg reports that the steamships Patricia and Adriatic departing New York have both been delayed twenty four hours due to unspecified causes. The news item notes the two vessels were scheduled to sail, with the setback affecting arrivals and connections in the port.
The Republican National Committee organizes a nationwide finance system led by Chairman Hitchcock and Treasurer Sheldon. States appoint finance committee chairs with broad membership as part of a nine member advisory panel. Prominent speakers including Hughes, Cannon, Fairbanks, Knox, La Follette, Sherman, and Borah are lined up to campaign in key states and events across the coming months. Bryan has promised to speak at the Nebraska fair. Hitchcock plans to attend a New England leaders conference in Boston.
Ex Naval officer Robert A Sharkey district leader in Brooklyn 5th Assembly seeks a pact with opposition led by Henry Weismann. Wentz would become executive member while Weber seeks renomination. Reports say a meeting at Levi P Morton Club discussed terms with ten of nineteen districts already pledged to Wentz.
Leslie S. Lockhart, a young lawyer, was formally placed in nomination for the Republican leadership of the 18th Assembly District by the Conservative Club and Lemuel E. Quigg’s organization. Ex-Representative W. H. Douglas plans a challenge to Harry W. Mack, who will defend his leadership and push Governor Hughes renomination as a campaign issue. Mack led Hughes to a district plurality of 40 two years ago, the largest in the state.
Vancouver reports that on August 19 members of the International Fisheries Commission began gathering data on fisheries in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Gulf of Georgia. United States representative David Starr Jordan of Stanford and British representative S. T. Hastedo of Ottawa lead the inquiry.
Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee acted to contact Senator Foraker of Ohio who felt slighted for not receiving an invitation to the Youngstown campaign opening. Foraker, met at the Waldorf, did not reach headquarters before leaving for Washington. Hitchcock invited him to visit when here and hoped he would speak for the national ticket if invited. Foraker said he would support the ticket but did not wish to embarrass campaign workers in Ohio and noted differences with the President. Columbus dispatches quote Foraker on invitations. Williams says invitations were mailed Saturday and he has no other statement beyond correcting the record.
John H. Delaney accuses State Chair Woodruff of backing Long Pat McCarren to gain power and votes. McCarren denies fame and calls Delaney unknown. Separately, Michael Bunzieman, son of U S Marshal Mayhew, faces Hudson County jail on tobacco smuggling charges after arraignment before Edward Russ.
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