Gloomy Outlook for Governor Hughes in Party Fight
The report notes hostility to Governor Hughes within party ranks over his views on personal liberty and potential sumptuary excise laws. It cites New York County currents, Woodruff and Dady factions, and suggests delegates would oppose him at a state convention. Leaders favor Wadsworth, Fassett a close second, with Roosevelt pleased by overall political condition.
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Hughes
New York County
Woodruff
Dady
Kings
Hughes Stock
Taft
Wadsworth
J. Sloat Fassett
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
Loomis
Ohio
Tokio
Japan
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Mr. Loomis
Venezuela
Castro
United States
Loeb
Public Opinion Demands Hughes Renomination for Governor
A compilation of editorials argues for Charlies F. Hughes to be renominated as Governor of New York. It cites support from state and local outlets, notes independent voters’ sympathy, and questions the Albany Journal’s claim of a small canvass. Strong entities include Hughes, Roosevelt, Taft, Barnes, and several city papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Albany Journal
Charlies F. Hughes
New York
Journal
Barnes
Hughes
Democratic official to open Eastern HQ in New York
Owensboro July 29 Jurrey Woodson secretary of the Democratic National Committee left for New York to meet National Chairman Norman E Mack and arrange the opening of the Democratic party east headquarters in New York City.
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Owensboro
Jurey Woodson
Democratic National Committee
New York
Norman E. Mack
Democratic Party
New York City
Prohibitionists Nominate in New Hampshire
Concord delegates nominate Rev Edmund B Tetley of Meredith for Governor and electors John Blanchard Concord Rev George R B Locke Hinsdale Rev Roger E Thompson Franklin Rev Thomas H Scammon Hopkinton for national tickets. A H Morrill Laconia named in the 1st District and Samuel T Noyes Colebrook in the 34th. The platform attacks major parties and calls for repeal of the state license law. Ora W Craig of Laconia presided.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Edmund B. Tetley
Meredith
John & Blanchard
George RB. Locke
Hinsdale
Roger E. Thompson Franklin
Thomas H. Scammon
Hopkinton
A. H. Morrill
Laconia
Tim Woodruff Near 50: Traits of a GOP Leader
Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of the Republican State Committee, marks his fiftieth birthday at his Adirondacks camp on Monday. He has never been sick, never used a doctor, abstains from alcohol, does not play cards, has no gray hairs, and works long hours without apparent fatigue.
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Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Adirondacks
Taft Off for Virginia
Taft was at the time standing as an investigation into the affair proceeds, being conducted by the steam boat company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Virginia
The
Steamboat Company
Hitchcock Plans Work Opening Republican HQs
Washington reports Chairman Frank Hitchcock will travel to New York to open Republican national headquarters on August 1 and begin active campaign work. He will spend about half his time in New York, with Chicago HQ opening August 15, and aims to unify leaders across New York New Jersey and New England while noting Nebraska’s strong organization.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
New York
New Jersey
New England
Boston
Chicago
Hitchcock
Cincinnati
Elmer Dover
Nebraska
Western papers applaud Mr Taft speech of acceptance
Western newspapers widely praise Mr Taft for his acceptance speech. The Chicago Tribune lauds his clear stance on vital issues and integrity over ambition. The Record-Herald sees him as a sincere progressive advancing Roosevelt policies with distinct executive action. The Pittsburg Dispatch notes his declarations countering platform omissions. The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune praises a dignified, responsible tone. The Milwaukee Sentinel highlights calm good sense and a lack of stump rhetoric.
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Chicago
Taft
Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
Pittsburg Dispatch
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Taft address pleases Governor Hughes at Saranac Inn
Governor Hughes expressed pleasure at William H. Taft's acceptance address for the presidency. He called it an able straightforward statement that cannot fail to appeal to the common sense of the country after reading it at the Saranac Inn on July 28.
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Saranac Inn
N. Y
Hughes
William H. Taft
Republicans Move State Headquarters to New Location
The Republican state headquarters will relocate today from 12 East 3th Street to 43 West 39th Street. Lafayette B. Gleason serves as secretary and Luther B. Little as treasurer, with the new offices behind the Republican Club, enabling frequent conferences between the state committee and club members through a cut entrance on 4th Street.
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Republican State
East 3Th Street
West 39Th Street
Lafayette B. Gleason
Luther B. Little
State Committee
Republican Club
4H Street
Bryan campaign fund receipts noted in Lincoln
Charles W. Bryan remitted 1404 dollars to Governor Haskell treasurer of the Democratic National Committee from 101 contributors. Haskell telegraphed that two hours after his selection as treasurer news, 278 dollars were contributed by 62 local residents, the sum described as unsolicited.
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Lincoln
Charles W. Bryan
Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Representation dispute tees up Senate convention split
Watertown July 25 The Republican Senate committee for Oswego and Jefferson counties decided to refer the representation question in the Senatorial convention to the state committee. Oswego, with twelve past delegates, seeks equal representation with Jefferson which has fourteen. Jefferson refuses to concede.
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Watertown
N. Y
Republican Senate Committee
Oswego
Jefferson
State Committee
Oswego County
No Bryan Fight in Pennsylvania
Pittsburg dispatch reports that Bryan forces will abandon Pennsylvania's five hundred thousand Republican majority. They plan to devote Pennsylvania’s funds to stump for the Democratic cause in New York Delaware and West Virginia. Western Democrats were approached by Kerr representatives and told Bryan sees Pennsylvania as a hopeless fight. No enthusiasm greeted the news.
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the Tribune
Pittsburg
Bryan
Pennsylvania
New York
Delaware
West Virginia
James Kerr
McCarren Victory Sparks Brooklyn Headquarters Rally
Elated supporters filled Senator McCarren’s Brooklyn HQ after the Appellate Division ruled in favor of the election inspectors he named. Anti-McCarren forces seek an extraordinary Court of Appeals session. Williams vows an appeal while Flaherty vows further action to oust McCarren from politics. The senator praises the unanimous decision and plans to keep the Brooklyn HQ.
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McCarren
Brooklyn
Court of Appeals
George V. S. Willams
Michael J. Flaherty
Manhattan
Taft Acceptance Praised By Papers In multiple outlets
The Philadelphia Inquirer lauds Taft s conservative note aimed at restoring confidence while upholding law. The Baltimore News and others admire his steadfast support of the Administration s policies. The Buffalo Commercial and Hartford Courant praise his clear argument and patriotism.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Taft
Roosevelt
Baltimore News
Philadelphia Ledger
Democrat
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Governor Reappoints F E Wade to Probation Commission
Saranac Inn New York July 29 Governor Hughes re appointed Frank E Wade of Buffalo to the State Probation Commission for a four year term. No compensation is allowed except expenses. The Governor had no statement today regarding renomination.
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Saranac Inn
N. Y
Hughes
Frank E. Wade
Buffalo
State Probation Commission
Bryan on Taft speech reshapes 1908 campaign line
Lincoln Neb July 29 Bryan accuses Taft of dissatisfaction with the Republican convention and of favoring Democratic reforms. He plans Topeka and Chicago speeches before September 1 and a Labor Day address at Chicago. Bryan confirms limited campaign travel and outlines a plan to write articles and letters beg.
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Lincoln
Neb
William H. Taft
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Taft
Cincinnati
Mr. Bryan
Topeka
Mr.Taft
Chicpee
Democratic Party
Bryan
Peoria
Kern
Indianapolis
Madison
Wis
Fairview
J. T. Flynn
Bellaire
Ohio
Denver
Rosewater attacks Bryan over electors move in Nebraska
Victor Rosewater, Republican committeeman, publicly urged William J. Bryan to disapprove a bid to file Democratic Presidential electors as People’s Independents in Nebraska. He protested to the Secretary of State, alleging misbranding and a deliberate attempt to siphon votes for Bryan. Bryan replied he had no time to answer, but would consider the matter.
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Victor Rosewater
Omaha
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
People’s Independents
Rosewater
Thomas H. Tibbles
St. Louis
Bryan
Democratic
Secretary of State
Thomas E. Watson
Conners Sees Murphy On State Convention Date
William J. Conners, chairman of the Democratic State Committee, met Charles F. Murphy at the Waldorf Astoria. He indicated the state convention date would be set at the next committee meeting, likely September 22 in Rochester, a week after the Republican gathering. Conners praised Norman E. Mack, hinted the race for DNC chair will be in the East, and anticipated Mack arriving in New York with plans for an Eastern HQ at the Hoffman House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Conners
Democratic State Committee
Waldorf-Astoria
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Conners
Rochester
Norman E. Mack
Mack
East
Mr. Conners
Bryan
West
Mcarren
Democratic National Committee
Hoffman House
New York
Johnsons manager to see Bryan in Lincoln
Minneapolis July 29 F B Lynch Democratic national committeeman for Minnesota and manager of Governor Johnsons campaign for the Presidential nomination will travel to Lincoln to confer with William J Bryan on the Democratic national campaign in Minnesota He carries Governor Johnsons good wishes and assurance of support.
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Minneapolis
F. B. Lynch
Minnesota
Johnson
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Lynch
Johnsen
Independence Party Nominates Illinois Ticket
The Independence party held its state convention in Chicago on July 3 and named a ticket headed by George W. MecAskrim of Rock Island for Governor.
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Chicago
Independence Party
George W. MecAskrim
Rock Island
Reargue Oil Case Hope for New Opinion
Lenox Mass July 29 government prosecutors and Frank B Kellogg announce a move to seek a revision of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals 7th Circuit decision in the Standard Oil Indiana case An application for reargument and a motion to modify the opinion will be filed at the earliest moment The action is supported by Attorney General Bonaparte Solicitor General Hoyt Edwin M Sims James H Wilkerson and Kellogg The government will press prosecutions in rebates cases to trial and judgment with energy The case involves alleged evasion of laws and the government intends to pursue punishment if possible The report of Prentice dinner is dismissed as a figment and no truth attaches to it
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Lenox
Mass
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Bonaparte
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
H. M. Hoyt
Washington
Edwin M. Sims
Chicago
United States
Imnois
James H. Wilkerson
Sims
Hoyt
Wilkerson
Kellogg
Circuit Court of Appeals
7Th Circuit
Standard Oil Company of
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
E. Parmalee Prentice
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Judge Grosscup
Prentice
Planning a War on Gompers Over Labor Vote Pressure
Delegates from city unions discussed the feared rebellion in the Central Federated Union if Gompers visits and pressures members to vote for Bryan. Some in town disputed the AFL interference while others warned a forceful endorsement could split the provisional body. Herman Robinson denied plans for a provisional new group and noted no AFL call for Bryan support in The Federationist.
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Central Federated Union
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bryan
Executive Council
Democratic Party
Herman Robinson
Federationist
Pittsburg Unions Rally Against Gompers Support for Bryan
The Central Federated Union in New York seeks action against Samuel Gompers for backing William Jennings Bryan. In Western Pennsylvania sixty thousand trades workers back the New York move and show strong support for forming another labor group if Gompers persists. Workers who oppose Gompers say his Bryan stance benefits only himself and harms the federation.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Central Federated Union
New York
Samuel Gompera
Federation of Labor
W. J. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Gompers
Bryan
Federation
Newspaper publishers trip to Southampton predict 1908 election dynamics
E. H. Butler publisher of The Buffalo News Victor F. Lawson publisher of The Chicago Daily News and J. J. Delany former Corporation Counsel sailed for Southampton on the Oceanic. Butler asserts Taft victory and third ticket split would aid Taft. Lawson notes lumbermen favor Bryan after listening to his speeches. Delany predicts Bryan carries New York State and says Independence League could hurt only if Hearst runs. Hisgen and Graves not decisive.
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E. H. Butler
The
Buffalo News
Victor F. Lawson
Chicago Daily News
J. J. Delany
Southampton
Butler
Taft
Bryan
Mr. Lawson
Wisconsin
Delany
New York State
Independence League
Hearst
Hisgen
Graves
L TRAINS IN CRASH Continued on second page
A high speed collision on the elevated lines injured Murray and scattered passengers. Drs Wolff and Davis aided Murray, who was taken to J Hood Wright Hospital. Fire crews, police, and wrecking teams assisted as traffic halted and trains shifted to express tracks for the evening.
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Murray
Mure Ray
Maurice W. Wolff
West 136Th Street
George Davis
Porter
Wolff
Dale
J. Hood Wright
West 1Ith Street
George Sullivan
West 6Sth Street
Reilly
Railroad Men to Talk Politics at New York Convention
The United Railwaymen's Organization of the State of New York announced a city convention next month to push a resolution for labor representation on state and city Public Service boards. Grand Chief Morey has heard platforms from other states about Republican, Democratic, and Independence League stances. The group will discuss anti injunction pledges and candidates, noting Taft’s friendly stance toward railroad men, but no officer commits to a preferred candidate.
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United Railwaymen’s Organization of
State of
New York
Grand Chief
Morey
Eastern Association of Railroad Men
Brotherhood
Republican
Democratic
Independence League
Taft
Brooklyn Ferry Co Enjoined Over Williamsburg Ferries
A temporary injunction barred the Brooklyn Ferry Company and the New York Terminal Company from stopping operation of the Williamsburg ferry lines. Justice Scudder granted the order at the request of ex-Senator Elshers and ex-Mayor F. W. Wurster’s counsel. The action, returnable tomorrow, follows threats to shut five ferries that carry millions of passengers and vehicles annually, with the city relying on them for river crossing.
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Brooklyn Ferry Company
New York Terminal Company
Williamsburg
Justice Scudder
Elshers
F. W. Wurster
Brooklyn
J. J. Gavin
McGowan
Ctty
Haskell Internecine Fight Over Pipe Line Suit
Guthrie Okla July 29 Judge A H Houston overruled Gov Haskell's motion to dismiss the suit by the Oklahoma Attorney General to enjoin Prairie Oil and Gas Company from building pipelines in the state The Governor filed for a writ of prohibition in the State Supreme Court which granted an alternative writ returnable August 10 The judge ruled the Governor may suggest suits but cannot block an Attorney General action The Attorney General must obey the Governor's suggestion only when proper
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Guthrie
Okla
A. H. Houston
Haskell
Attorney of
Oklahoma
Prairie of and Gas Company
State Supreme Court
Houston
Hearst National Chairman Chosen in Chicago
The Independence party National Committee elected William Hearst as chairman in Chicago. F. S. Neal of Indiana and M. W. Howard of Alabama were named vice-chairmen, with Charles A. Walsh of Iowa as secretary.
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Chicago
National Committee
The
Independence Party Today
Williamt Hearst
F. S. Neal
Inmsiana
M. W. Howard
Alabama
Charles A. Walsh
Iowa
Sparrows Blamed for Moth Pests in New England Forests
Telegraph dispatch from Boston reports English sparrows driving away birds that fed on oak prunet and European moth larvae, leading to new insect pests wreaking havoc in New England forests. Moth hunters discover pests, linking bird displacement to rising infestation. The article notes sparrows indirectly cause the outbreak by removing natural predators.
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Tribune
Boston
New England
Despondent lawyer kills self in Chambersburg home
Horace L. Bender an attorney in Chambersburg Pennsylvania shot himself in the head at his home. He had been despondent over financial troubles and had yesterday been ordered to show cause why he had not paid over a small sum due an estate. He died instantly.
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the Tribune
Chambersburg
Penn
Horace L. Bender
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Montgomery
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Clayton
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Omaha Bee
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