This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
7
A speaker extols Governor Hughes for his conscientious handling of state duties, separation of powers, and resistance to bossism. He urges unity within the Republican movement, endorsing honest support, intelligent governance, and loyalty to the candidate without party-machine manipulation.
In a gathering of the National Republican League, speakers urged selecting delegates who show clear earnestness for Governor Hughes. They defended loyal support for Hughes against claims of faction, stressing that Republicans in New York will determine their own candidates without outside dictates.
Telegraph report from Indianapolis on January 22 notes Governor Hughes’s letter to the New York Republican Club endorsing him signals candidacy. Republicans view him as a leading figure before the convention while Democrats see his nomination as potentially strongest for the party. Fairbanks managers think Hughes would win the most second choice votes from Indiana, possibly 28 of 30.
Wilmington plans to organize the first Hughes Club in Delaware. Mayor Wilson, Republican State Committee member, will finalize the plans upon returning from Porto Rico in about a fortnight.
Washington reports Governor Hughes clarified his stance by announcing his candidacy a move welcomed by several New York Republicans. Congressmen praise the break of silence while some seek fuller details and a formal platform. Senators await Hughes's January 31 speech to state positions on national issues.
The readable fragment suggests a political struggle where opponents seek to defeat policies and force the President to personally bear the burden of his deals. No full context or specifics are available beyond this terse line.
The executive committee of the National Republican League met in annual session at the Republican Club. General E A McAlpin urged immediate nationwide organization to mobilize inactive men and capitalize on first time voters. Alexander Cummings was authorized to organize Republican clubs in colleges under the committee's direction. The panel adjourned to reconvene next morning at 10.
Albany legislators and party leaders hail Governor Hughes as he places himself in the hands of the Republican party. The message sparks talk of a united delegation and boosts his national standing, while dissenters like William Barnes push for dissolving the Hughes League and rallying opponents.
Fifty-one counties sent delegates to the semi annual meeting of the Republican League of Clubs of New York at the Republican Club in Manhattan. President John A. Stewart presided as a resolution denied any league bodies from backing a single candidate while urging Republicans to judge by the Roosevelt record. The group lauded Hughes and Roosevelts record as the standard for New York leaders and renewed welcomes to immigrants while opposing immigration law amendments until a full commission report.
Rensselaer County Republicans endorsed Charles E. Hughes for the Republican nomination for United States President. A county committee resolution praised Hughes as a citizen and Governor, pledging earnest support and efforts to secure delegates favorable to his nomination.
Herbert Parsons, president of the Republican County Committee, is elected honorary vice-president of the Hughes Young Republican Club of the 23d Assembly District. Parsons thanks the club, endorses its aims, and urges more active participation in politics. A smoker is planned for February 18 at the Washington Inn. The club meets biweekly at 11th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. officers include Edward A. Pfeffer as president and Joseph W. Cleary as first vice-president.
Duff and Conger lease the northerly half of the second floor in their Madison avenue and 5th street building to the Charles E. Hughes Club of the 2nd Assembly District for use as club quarters.
The Republican State Committee of North Dakota chose Minot as the convention site and May 14 as the date to elect delegates to the Republican National Convention. The committee declared in favor of Secretary Taft. PILES CURED IN 4 DAYS. PAZO A guaranteed cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles with a money back offer.
A political statement argues Governor Hughes has the strongest bid for the Republican nomination and could secure the state for the GOP. Senator Sanford W. Smith of Columbia contends Hughes would attract Democratic votes and unify the party.
In Kings County political alignments shift after 48 hours as regular organizations move toward endorsing Governor Hughes for the Presidency. Leaders cite his January 31 speech and party alignment, while some Republicans still weigh Roosevelt Taft or Cannon options.
James S. Lehmaier and the committee of twenty five of the Republican Club held a meeting to perfect arrangements for the January 31 gathering where Governor Hughes will speak. Invitations will go to Republicans nationwide as the movement shifts beyond the county committee says Lehmaier.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.