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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
17
The speech emphasizes organization and vote turnout for the Republican cause. Taft praises his administration, urges unity with Jake Vorys as an advisor, and highlights Ohio as a pivotal battleground. Delegates, committee members, and supporters gather for upcoming notification events in Cincinnati and nationwide pamphlet distribution.
Frank H. Hitchcock announces Frederick W. Upham of Chicago as persistent treasurer with George R. Sheldon approval. Offices secured in the new Harvester Building at 234 and 236 Michigan Avenue. Hitchcock to occupy by October 1 and departs to Cincinnati.
Governor Hughes says nothing new on his nomination decision. He notes many congratulatory letters since his announcement and reports no word from President Roosevelt or Taft. He plans to await developments from Republican state leaders and spends the day at a nearby island retreat with his family.
State committee chairman Woodruff says August 12 meeting will likely set the state convention for September 14 and 15 in Saratoga Springs, with dates adjusting to avoid Governor's Day at the Syracuse fair. Primaries are scheduled August 25 outside New York and September 8 in New York City. The committee moves Thursday to 42 West 39th Street near the Republican Club. L B Gleason will supervise the move.
The first national convention of the Independence Party opened at Orchestra Hall Chicago with extensive cheering for Hearst New York led the processions and delegates from many states attended The program included speeches by Hearst and introductions of officers and committees as the party planned to nominate candidates for President and Vice President.
Guthrie Oklahoma July 27 Governor Charles N Haskell treasurer of the Democratic National Committee announced he will deposit committee funds in an Oklahoma bank operating under the state guarantee law.
William J. Bryan arrived in Omaha from Chicago and joined a Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben banquet then was initiated as a member. He spoke at social and political events in Omaha and Des Moines, praising the Denver platform and addressing tariff reform and legislative action. In Stewart he criticized Republican leaders and urged reform with Democratic support.
Political observers assess Sam Gompers influence as labor support shifts around Bryan and the Democratic party. Union statements challenge Gompers on anti injunction positions and labor alignment for the upcoming election.
Omaha reports James C. Dahlman known as the cowboy mayor agreed to a joint debate on the liquor issue at the Bellevue Chautauqua. He faces Mrs. Mary Harris of Atlanta, head of the Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union, drawing anger from Bryan supporters and temperance factions. Dahlman is a Democratic gubernatorial candidate and close ally of Bryan. The move could backlash against Dahlman, Bryan, and the party.
Through the collapse of the railroad trestle this afternoon the engine of the Sag Harbor Scoot plunged six feet below water. The engineer and firemen escaped by jumping. The coupling broke but the two cars stayed on the track as the train moved slowly. A wrecking train arrived to repair the damage.
Theodore von Thien, a Richmond area butler, learned that his aunt Mme Chamberdoule, traveling with the von Thien family jewels, was killed near Berlin when thrown from a carriage and her neck broken. The note comes via August von Thien, who has been abroad handling the estate of Count Peter von Thien.
Former New Jersey delegate-at-large James Smith Jr announced he will support the Democratic candidates. He said he will work for the ticket endorsed by the Denver convention and believes Bryan has a strong chance of winning, with New Jersey backing his election.
Chicago July 27 Chairman Mack of the Democratic National Committee said branch headquarters will open in Denver in the last month of the campaign with John E. Osborne in charge. Mack will decide on a chairman and Bryan will meet the executive committee in Chicago to select the chair. Advisory committee may include ex Governor Francia Missouri and John E Lamb Indiana. Mack will disclose committee personnel at Buffalo and spend most of his time in Chicago during the campaign.
Karankewicz the nine year old boy faced the Children's Court before Justice Wilkin for pouring kerosene on Raymond Coleman and igniting it. Bail set at 50 dollars for examination on August 26 as the court pressed the gravity of the charge on the public. He was remanded to the children's society rooms in Schermerhorn street.
Patrick McGuire, who attempted suicide with paris green at his mother's home in Brooklyn, died at Cumberland Street Hospital. A survivor of the 9th U S Infantry from Balangiga, Samar, 1900, his mind was shattered by the massacre and he had been in an asylum. He repeatedly called for his tent mate from that expedition in his final hours.
Federal authorities order the deportation of six hundred Chinese men who arrived at Salina Cruz from Oriental ports. They will be sent back to Hong Kong on the first steamer. The reason is that all are suffering from diseases.
Giuseppe Piazza of 72 Goerck Street Manhattan was arraigned in Flushing Avenue police court Brooklyn on kidnapping charges tied to six year old Antonio Palermo of 60 Flushing Avenue Brooklyn and was remanded to jail to await trial.
A squadron noted in three U S naval wars will arrive in Boston from August 6. The lineup includes the cruiser Olympia, New York, Hartford, Constitution, Chicago and the monitors Arkansas Nevada.
The notice touts a fast clean trip to Buffalo via an open window breeze. It invites readers to check the telephone directory for Lackawanna ticket offices and travel details along the Road of Anthracite.
Magistrate Wahler and Magistrate Cornell hear that Louisa Nelson, 28, was released from the Tombs backed by the House of the Good Shepherd amid questions of money paid for the release. Miss Miner investigates the institution while confirming the six months probation for Nelson and seeks records from the House.
The Appellate Division heard Senator McCarren’s bid to force the Board of Elections to accept his inspectors list. Lawyers argued whether courts may intervene in party conventions and state election matters as justices reserved decision.
Utica July 27 Congressman Sherman visited Colonel William F Cody privately after meeting with him and then attended the afternoon performance. The audience cheered as Sherman and his party moved through the arena and the Indians in attendance cheered him for his work as chairman of the House Indian Affairs committees.
Philadelphia police arrest 38 year old Alice J Henry on suspicion of robbing William Colburn at 6% Ashland Avenue Buffalo last month of diamonds and jewelry valued at 5000 dollars. She was detained while trying to pawn jewelry matching Buffalo theft description.
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