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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
5
Frank H Hitchcock and Taft supporters urge vigorous organization and voter education in Ohio as crucial to winning the presidential race. The speech praises the administration and calls for unity to prevent Democratic gains in August. Delegates, excursionists, and officials prepare for Taft notification events in Cincinnati and related travel.
Frank H. Hitchcock chairman of the Republican National Committee announced Frederick W. Upham of Chicago as assistant treasurer with George R. Sheldon giving consent. Offices for Hitchcock and associates are in the Harvester Building at 234 and 236 Michigan Avenue, ready by October 1 as Hitchcock departs to Cincinnati.
Saranac Inn July 27 Governor Hughes Wart announced he has no new information on accepting the nomination for governor if offered and expressed pleasure at congratulatory letters. He has not heard from President Roosevelt or William H Taft and awaits guidance from Republican state leaders. The governor and family left their cottage by launch to spend the afternoon at an island six miles away.
State committee leader Woodruff says August 12 meeting may set Saratoga Springs September 14 and 15 convention dates. Conflict with Governor's day at Syracuse fair on September 16 may shift plans. Committee moves September to new offices at 42 West 39th Street behind Republican Club. secretary L B Gleason to oversee move.
The first national Independence Party convention kicks off at Orchestra Hall Chicago with delegates from New York leading cheers for Hearst. He speaks on founding a new party to defend plain people, while factions trade jabs at Bryan and the two major parties as committees prepare platform planks and candidate choices.
Governor Charles N. Haskell, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, announced the party will deposit committee funds in an Oklahoma bank under the state guarantee law.
William J. Bryan arrives in Omaha from Chicago meets Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben, attends banquet, and is initiated into the secret order. He thanks hosts, speaks at the dinner, then tours with Democratic figures, while opponents rally in Des Moines and Stewart. Bryan stresses Denver platform and tariff reform to cheering crowds in Iowa sections.
The piece reports reactions to Samuel Gompers AFL support for Bryan and Democratic anti-injunction positions. Walter Drew of the National Erectors Association and the Journeymen Bakers Union critique his influence, while observers doubt long term Democratic dominance and question the anti-injunction stance.
Omaha reports James C. Dahlman known as the cowboy mayor will debate the liquor question at Bellevue Chautauqua on Wednesday night with Mrs. Mary Harris of Atlanta leading the anti temperance side. Dahlman is Bryan ally and seeks the Nebraska governorship. temperance forces fear the joint discussion could hurt Dahlman Bryan and the party.
Sag Harbor Long Island July 27 through the collapse of the railroad trestle the engine of the Sag Harbor Scoot plunged into the water six feet below. The engineer and firemen leapt to safety as the engine fell. The coupling broke and the forward car kept on track. A wrecking train is on the scene repairing damage tonight.
Theodore von Thien, butler in the Ryan home, learns that his aunt Mme Chamberdoule, who accompanied the von Thien family jewels to America, was killed near Berlin when a carriage toppled, breaking her neck. The info comes via a letter from August von Thien, now in Europe.
Former New Jersey delegate James Smith Jr announced he will support the Democratic nominees. 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 aiding his election.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Mack announced branch headquarters will open in Denver with John E. Osborne in charge. He plans to name a chairman and advisory committee including ex Governor Francia and John E. Lamb. Bryan will meet the executive committee in Chicago within two weeks to select the chairman.
Barney Karankewicz appeared in the Children's Court before Justice Wilkin on a charge that he poured kerosene on Raymond Coleman and set it alight, causing the boy's death. He was held on $500 bail for examination on August 28 in a sullen, silent arraignment. The boy was placed in the care of the Children's Society in Schermerhorn street.
Patrick McGuire, who tried to kill himself with paris green at his Brooklyn home, died in Cumberland Street Hospital. A survivor of the 9th U S Infantry from the Balangiga massacre in Samar, he endured trauma that led to placement in an asylum and repeatedly called for his tent mate from the expedition.
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 given is that all are suffering from diseases.
Giuseppe Piazza of 72 Goerck Street Manhattan was arraigned in Flushing Avenue Police Court Brooklyn on a kidnapping case involving six year old Antonio Palermo of 0 Flushing Avenue Brooklyn. He was remanded to jail to await trial.
A squadron noted in three naval wars will gather in Boston from August to ill. The ships include the cruiser Olympia, flagship at Manila. cruiser New York, Sampson’s flagship in the Spanish War. the Hartford Farragut’s flagship. the frigate Constitution. the cruiser Chicago. and the monitors Arkansas and Nevada.
The shortest and cleanest to Buffalo offers a zephyr breeze through open windows on the Road of Anthracite. A telephone directory lists Lackawanna ticket offices for travel.
Magistrate Wahle requested the release of two women held at the House of the Good Shepherd on June 4 for an indefinite term on charges involving Miss Miner a probation officer. Louisa Nelson was released on six months probation after Miss Miner’s investigation and evidence of possible bribery, though authorities dispute the claim.
The Court heard Senator McCarrens appeal to compel the Board of Elections to accept his slate of election inspectors. Lawyers argued whether the board or state conventions control party membership and seating disputes. Justice Woodward noted the law requires certifying the candidate with the most votes, pending decision.
Utica July 2 Congressman Sherman visited Colonel William F Cody Buffalo Bill and his show audience cheered as Sherman and party entered The Indians in the arena cheered hiss in recognition of his services as chair man of the House Committee on Indian Affairs.
Alice J. Henry, 38, was arrested in Philadelphia while attempting to pawn jewelry identified by a Buffalo pawnbroker as stolen from Will iam Colburn at No. 6% Ashland Avenue. The theft occurred last month when Henry was employed as a servant.
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