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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
7
Taft's Virginia rally lauds Republican policies, attacks Democratic leadership, and urges Southern independence of action. He asserts Roosevelt reforms, Panama Canal support, and trust protections benefited the South while Democrats misdirected reform. Large crowds from surrounding counties attend, showing strong support amid a storied political climate.
Lincoln Nebraska August 21 1908 Senator Burkett released two Roosevelt letters praising the Aldrich currency measure. The President says he heartily approves of the emergency currency bill and notes its temporary nature and elastic provisions. The letters include Roosevelt remarks dated August 18 1908 Oyster Bay and July 23 1908 to Mr Willis.
Myron T. Herrick, returning from Europe, asserts Judge Taft will win a larger popular vote than any prior president and that Ohio will not turn Democratic. He contrasts Taft’s independence with Roosevelt’s legacy, cites Iowa 1896 parallels, and praises Taft’s policy and justice.
Oswego N Y Aug 21 After an eight days session in which 332 ballots were taken Charles L Knapp of Lowville Lewis County was renominated for Congress by the 28th District Republican Convention Isaac L Hunt of Watertown withdrew from the race giving Knapp 20 votes and County Judge Merrick Stowell of Oswego 13 This district is heavily Republican making Knapps renomination practically assure him a fourth term in the House and boost Republican strength in Northern New York.
William J. Lee opened his campaign with an open air meeting at Tenth Avenue and 47th Street blasting Senator The McManus. He claimed last year he imported repeaters from Newark Philadelphia and the lower East Side and accused McManus of backing gangs. Lee urged vigilance to prevent a repeat of past conditions and attacked McManus on the 5 cent fare bill and employers liability bill. Lee cited Citizens Union calling McManus the lowest type district leader and senator. He previously withdrew from a three way race and says Big Tim Sullivan should stay out for a Lee victory at the primaries.
Louisville August 21 Richard Devine files a $25 000 damage suit against rug factory proprietor alleging tuberculosis exposure from old carpet processing. He says carpets were collected and worked into rugs without antiseptic treatment.
Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee plans a cross state speaking roster with Representative Sherman guiding campaign assignments. Sherman will tour starting in late September, with Illinois as McKinley’s district first stop, while West and East states exchange campaign duties.
F N Godfrey state Grange master reports to Salamanca that Grangers across New York favor Governor Hughes for renomination. He cites meetings in about twenty counties showing broad cross party support and says Hughes could deliver a larger national ticket vote than any other candidate.
An advertisement lists numerous W L Douglas shoe stores across New York, including 433 Broadway at Howard, 755 Broadway at 8th, 853 Broadway at 14th, 1349 Broadway at 36th, 1447 1449 Broadway, 2202 Third Ave at 1201, 984 Third Ave near 59th, 2779 Third Avenue, 250 West 125th Street, 345 Eighth Avenue and 95 Nassau Street.
Rochester Aug 21 James W Wadsworth Jr speaker of the Assembly and gubernatorial candidate defended the legislature against rapid expansion of state boards and commissions He urged limits on bureaucratic growth and argued government should stay close to the people while acknowledging specialization in public service rules and accountability.
Kingston August 21 Special Political circles in Ulster and Greene counties are stirred as Senator Cordts fights to win renomination against ex Judge Hasbrouck. Cordts relies on Hughes issue while Hasbrouck leads anti Hughes forces. Greene and Ulster delegates hold sway over the Senate district convention with 18 total delegates. Cordts aims to secure four of Ulster’s twelve delegates. Greene backs him, despite potential splits. His Albany record includes support for Public Service Commissions laws anti racetrack gambling bills and other measures.
Albany dispatch reports State Committeeman William Barnes Jr denounces the likelihood of Governor Hughes's renomination. The Albany Evening Journal editorial blames President Roosevelt for influencing the national ticket, noting the Saratoga convention and past ties to Hughes. The piece casts doubt on Hughes's tactics and hints at Roosevelt's pivotal role.
Albany August 21 Governor Hughes returned from Oswego and refused comment on James S Sherman Republican vice Presidential candidate’s remarks about yesterday’s Roosevelt meeting at Sagamore Hill. He will stay in Albany through Tuesday for Otsego County fair in Schenevus. He then heads to Ballston for Saratoga County fair. On Saturday August 2 he will speak at the tuberculosis pavilion opening near Albany hosted by the Albany Federation of Labor with John Mitchell and Secretary of State Whalen expected.
In Pratt City near Birmingham Alabama a non union Negro miner Anthony Davis who had reported seeing the men responsible for his house being dynamited was fatally wounded by shots fired from ambush near his home. Authorities say several assailants remain at large as tension runs high in the strike district and apprehension continues.
Tammanyites mock talk of Attorney General Jackson rejoining the Democrats. They say he will never be nominated again on the ticket, calling the idea ridiculous. A source close to Murphy confirms no support for Jackson, with leaders like Murphy and Conners alike spurning any favors or alliance.
Washington Aug 21 Of 10000 in decayed green backs sent to the Treasury for redemption by D Earl of Morriston Ark all but 25 identified and a 9975 check mailed to Earl today Fearing banks unsafe Earl buried savings in an old pail in 194 Recently he dug up his treasure to find bills decayed and leaf like Mrs A E Brown money expert in the redemption division identified most of the money after tedious work
Walter Canning, fifteen, was admitted to Kings County Hospital after diving into shallow water at Brighton Beach and suffering a crushed spine. Surgeons removed several broken vertebrae fragments and hope to save his life while he remains in a frame.
Deputy Police Commissioner Baker discharged Policeman David H. Shellard following Inspector Hussey's reading of Shellard's statement about the Irving Place toolhouse shooting that killed Barbara Reig. The day after the revolver discharge, Shellard's written comments were reviewed in Brooklyn.
Indignation rose in Guthrie Oklahoma as large pictures of Taft and Sherman posted at Ione Mall Republican state headquarters were torn down by unknown persons. An investigation found no clue and the pictures were replaced promptly.
Ex detective Charles A. Flay claims his sister Lottie Long was abducted from her Rockaway Park home on the night of June 1. He says she was drugged with morphine and held at Amityville Sanatorium under the names of three people including a veterinary surgeon for American Express, a doctor Patterson, and a man calling himself Dr Pettit. A habeas corpus writ was issued by Justice Blackmar directing her return to court next Tuesday.
Indianapolis Aug 21 Arrangements set for overflow meetings at the State Fair grounds outside the Coliseum if needed Kern notification exercises occur Tuesday Bryan will address the overflow meetings while Kern speaks
Macon Georgia August 21 William J Bryan has accepted an invitation from the Macon Fair Association to address the fair under the Georgia Agricultural Society on August 4 Chairman Norman B Mack informed Committee man Clark Howell of Georgia of his acceptance today.
Chicago reports Colonel Robert Ewing editor of The New Orleans Daily States presented 33.39 in contributions to the Bryan fund. The amount, raised by his paper, covered eight days of collections during a visit to Democratic headquarters on August 21.
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