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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
5
The national committee will meet tomorrow to pass upon 228 contests the largest number in the party's history. Some members deplore the array and seek an effective preventive to avoid recurring factional strife in heavily polarized regions.
Washington June 4 Senator Cullom told the White House the country must be convinced the party means business and will not retreat. He praised the Ohio platform, urged copying it, and pressed for tariff revision soon after the next Republican president is inaugurated. He said the people expect action and vowed to carry out promised reforms. The piece ends with a plug for The Tribune summer resort number.
Mining engineer John Hays Hammond said he would pursue a Republican vice presidential bid as long as it remains feasible to gain recognition at Chicago. He admitted not being a politician and noted some party leaders favor him. Supporters in Massachusetts and Yale ties to Taft shape expectations as local manager Montgomery plans Chicago headquarters.
Senator Dolliver said he knew nothing of any Taft favor for the Vice Presidency and could not refuse what had not been offered. He noted his Senate seat through 1913 is secure and commented that the public is sober as freight cars idle reflect industrial strain, while Roosevelt’s policies would not be repealed but slowed.
The Trades League of Philadelphia unanimously adopted a resolution urging Presidential candidates and convention resolution committees to support a sound currency plank. It cites the Aldrich Vreeland bill and calls for a currency system free from favored interests, fair to all, and stabilizing national prosperity.
Governor Hughes spoke at the Allied Civic Associations dinner in Queens outlining three political virtues honesty efficiency and economy. He urged direct nominations by the people to prevent backroom selections and called for fair economical government while praising Queens growth and citizen groups.
Governor Hughes led a tribute at Hotel Astor for ex Supreme Court Justice David Leventritt attracting about five hundred members and guests of the New York County Lawyers Association. Speakers praised his learning and temper while urging a stronger, impartial bench and judicial tenure.
The recount in the Supreme Court race shows Mayor McClellan gaining five votes yesterday as 35 boxes were opened, bringing his total counted to 112 since the trial began. Hearst’s tally stood at 118, down five from Wednesday, with jurors acting as tellers and hopes to count fifty boxes daily.
Governor Guild advances toward the convention with a full campaign push the Massachusetts state committee distributing 100000 Guild buttons pamphlets and letters Senators Lodge and Crane head to Chicago to run Guild headquarters and bolster support Hammond is expected to withdraw upon learning Guild remains a candidate with plans to travel to the convention city to assess progress
Charles G. Gates the broker and his wife departed for Liverpool aboard the Mauretania for a three month respite. Gates commented on the business and political outlook saying the recovery is underway and a Roosevelt convention victory will likely trigger a strong Republican stampede and his reelection as President.
Joseph W. Henderson of The New England Torch Light attacked President Roosevelt's treatment of the negro at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church meeting on 25th street. In the audience were editors Frederick R. Moore of The New York Age and Francis R. Robinson of The Indianapolis Freeman. Robinson praised Republicans and Roosevelt for aiding the negro.
Boston June 4 Thomas W Lawson reports that in three months Roosevelt leaders canvassed the nation and found 189 delegates instructed for Taft who will vote for President Roosevelt With aid of many uninstructed delegates he predicts a stampeded convention and Roosevelt's nomination is certain Leaders will reveal details on Monday
Former Governor Franklin Murphy leaves Newark for Chicago to join preconvention activities of the Republican National Committee and its executive council. He travels with fellow members of the national committee aboard the Chicago Limited of the Pennsylvania Railroad after gathering in Jersey City.
Official returns from all counties show Senator W. B. Allison 102,159 votes and Governor A. B. Cummins 92,786 votes, a 9,373 majority. Carroll leads Garst by 2,000 for governor. Hall Prouty contest remains in doubt with a recount likely.
Albany June 4 The State Civil Service Commission approved the appointment of Joseph H Woodward of Hartford Conn as auditor and assistant actuary in the State Insurance Department at an annual salary of 3000. Exemptions from competitive examination were also granted for ten expert accountants in the New York City Finance Department a confidential secretary to James S Whipple state forest fish and game commissioner and an additional assistant secretary to the New York City Water Supply Department with salaries ranging up to 3000.
Norwalk Ohio June 4 Congressman Jay F Laning renominated by the 14th Ohio District Republican convention promising to quit if banking scandals worsened He posted bond to answer indictments for embezzlement misapplication of funds of the Ohio Trust Company and obtaining property under false pretences The Ohio Trust Company no longer exists and Laning is accused of converting notes and mortgages totaling 60864 42 and embezzling twenty shares of Norwalk Savings Bank stock The Norwalk bank failed and the scandal involving Laning and others has stirred the district with a Democratic victory forecast Democrats nominated Lee Sharp of Elyria.
Buffalo June 4 A morning paper reports James W Wadsworth Jr head of the State Racing Commission states antifrac bills will not pass when Legislature convenes in Albany He was returning from New York City after consultations with racing officials and racetrack managers Also notes Kenilworth track news of renewed hope and Gerrans confirms opposition to the bills The elder Wadsworth said the bills will be beaten and the Governor’s gains come from agitation.
George M. Cohan of The Yankee Prince will stage a special matinee next Thursday at the Knickerbocker Theatre to aid the Dominican Home for destitute cancerous patients in Hawthorne New York. Mother Alphonsa, daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne, heads the Home and has pledged her fortune. A Cherry street branch exists. Ticket sales start Tuesday morning for the charitable performance.
In the evening the group reassembled and named ex-Senators Fred T. Dubois and Henry Heitfeld along with C. H. Jackson, Harry L. Day, Timothy Regan and W. H. Eccles as delegates to the national convention. They were instructed for Bryan.
Chicago June 4 The Democratic State Central Committee met with many prominent politicians present. Supporters of Samuel Alschuler John Mitchell Free P Morris and Adlai E Stevenson worked to influence the governor nomination.
Chicago June 4 Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota urged optimism in a commencement address at Armour Institute of Technology. He lauded America’s vast resources and industrial growth, praised labor, and argued American workers deliver the highest value for wages, challenging tariff concerns.
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota arrived in Chicago and spoke at his Grand Pacific Hotel headquarters. He predicted the Denver convention will be deliberate, noted no single delegate majority, and reiterated his own candidacy while stressing the need for a favorable platform and the right nominee.
William Hoge, head of the Commercial Travellers' Anti-Trust League, plans to take Bryan area men to the Denver convention and Lincoln by special New York Central train on July 4. The group aims to call on Mr. Bryan at his Lincoln home.
Tammany Hall secretary Thomas F. Smith announced that delegates and escorts will depart New York on Friday July 3 in five trains. About five hundred people will travel by two New York Central, two Pennsylvania and one Erie train. Maurice Featherson, at odds with Boss Murphy, arranged for hotel accommodations and will join a regular Tammany train. Delegates arrive Monday morning a full day before the convention opens.
In Twin Falls Idaho during the Democratic State Convention, the anti-Dubois faction led by K. Perky gathered to elect delegates for Bryan and oppose a anti Mormon platform plank. Dubois delegates adjourned the session awaiting further action.
Lieutenant Colonel George A. Zinn inspected York River navigation closure caused by York’s refusal to operate the draw on the $47,000 bridge. After talks with selectmen and counsel, he warned navigation must not be obstructed and said he would report to Washington for reestablishing navigation amid a legal dispute between the town selectmen and the building committee.
The Cunard turbine liner Mauretania cleared Sandy Hook at 11:00 a.m. yesterday with La Provence close behind in a fast ocean race toward Daunt’s Rock. The French flyer led briefly at the start, but experts expect the Mauretania to overhaul the Provence as both ships press for the long course.
Rumors that the Black Hand planned to blow up two courthouses in Manhattan and Brooklyn kept detectives busy. Rosario Moranno faced murder trial before Justice Aspinall in Brooklyn Supreme Court and was discharged amid fears of retaliation. A separate Manhattan report spoke of a bomb to free a prisoner from County Court House where Justice Bischoff presided, but no one was on trial and nothing occurred.
Herman H. Torborg assistant cashier in the Receiver of Taxes office in Brooklyn has been dismissed by Controller Metz. He is an election district leader and ally of James P. Sinnott, the anti McCarren Democrat leader of the 2d Assembly District. The office pays $2.10 a year. Filing will be by William Daly, a follower of Michael E. Butler, a McCarren man and leader of the 12th Assembly District.
Telegraph report from Springfield details the death of Samuel Guna a centenarian from Pittsburg aged over 100 as tributes describe a long life marked by notable events and community ties across the region.
A collision seven miles west of Joliet between the Elgin Joliet and Eastern freight and an electric car at night killed three people and injured twenty. Victims named were W. W. Walfeld of Aurora, C. Waitington of Plainfield, and F. W. Beale of Chicago. The injured are expected to recover.
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