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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
17
In Chicago, bankers threaten to oppose the Republican plank if adopted, arguing against government borrowing. Speaker Cannon and allies veer toward endorsing Roosevelt while praising congressional teamwork. Taft’s nomination appears secure as harmony efforts grow, with Spooner and Herrick commenting on committee decisions and unity within the party.
The national committee is urged to decide a two sided question amid claims contests were manufactured to cloud Taft’s nomination. Herrick asserts Ohio will stay Republican, dismissing talk of a Democratic shift as politically motivated twaddle.
Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt reiterate no favorite among candidates amid talk of Cortelyou as admin favorite. Louis A. Coolidge backs Cortelyou and may name him in Chicago if he can win. Senator Borah pushes a Western man, eyeing Dolliver or Piles, while avoiding a Northeast choice. Representative Burton travels from Hot Springs with a plea tied to the delegate scene.
Woodruff urged that if Taft wins the nomination New York should cast its 78 votes for Governor Hughes on the first ballot as a complimentary gesture while preserving New York’s bid for the second spot. Sulzer predicted Taft for president and Dolliver or Sherman for VP, with Bryan likely the Democratic choice.
Mr Burton declined to name a personal choice for the Vice Presidential slot though praising Senator Dolliver as an asset. He expressed belief in the West and said he could only hope the strongest possible man is selected. Burton has nearly finished his Taft nomination speech and heads to New York for a finance commission meeting before traveling to Chicago via Cleveland.
Gloucester June 10 John Hays Hammond mining engineer and Republican VP candidate aspirant registered to vote at City Hall. He sent a letter to Governor Guild offering to withdraw if New England option favored and asks Guild to back him if delegates favor non New England VP. Guild replied he cannot agree or run.
Chicago June 10 Harry S New chairman of the Republican National Committee said after today’s Missouri contest decision that claims Taft supporters rode rough shod over proceedings are unfounded. He asserted the committee settled all contests on merit and evidence presented with no rough handling of anyone.
In nine boxes from five Assembly districts Charley Murphy’s own, Hearst gains 53 votes amid a statewide recount. Ballots in ninety districts were canvassed, with results recanvassed before the Supreme Court yesterday. Hearst’s total gain climbs to 158 as districts are reported.
Henry Watterson of Kentucky visited William Jennings Bryan at Fairview today. Leaders of Kentucky Democrats arrived for a public reception. Watterson said Bryan is the inevitable Democratic presidential candidate and will be nominated on the first ballot. He expected to fight hard to keep the party united behind Bryan.
Edward H. Butler of Buffalo, a four delegate at large to the Chicago convention, returned from Europe aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm and said he expects Taft and Bryan to be the opposing nominees. He noted anti Roosevelt sentiment abroad and warned of a likely bitter campaign. Butler planned to return to Buffalo immediately.
In Findlay Ohio June 10 the Circuit Court set aside the fine against the Standard Oil Company in Hancock County for violating the Valentine anti trust act and remanded the case to Probate Court Prosecuting Attorney W L David who pursued ousting the company from Ohio said he would likely not attempt another trial.
Governor Haskell signed the anti trust bill despite opposition from commercial bodies. A large meeting of state commercial clubs in Oklahoma City protested further action against corporations and restrictive laws. Speakers included F E Simmons of Simmons Hardware Company. Haskell vetoed the child labor bill setting a minimum age of sixteen for sweatshops and factories.
The Rocky Mountain Limited and other fast trains from Chicago and St Louis travel to Colorado. Buffet Library Observation and Compartment Observation cars are described as part of the pleasant journey. Contact K EB Palmer at 41 Broadway for details.
The largest armor plate vaults in the world were unveiled amid a Wall Street reception. Five inch thick armor, interlocking wedges, a twelve inch thick surrounding wall, ten feet of concrete and rail steel bedrock protect the Trinity Building vaults. Doors seven and a half feet in diameter weigh twenty five tons each and time lock bolts release at a set hour enabling access only during the stated hours.
The Reading Company directors re elected officers and declared an annual 2 percent dividend on common stock payable August 1 to holders of record July 15. A semi annual 2 percent dividend on first preferred stock payable September 10 to holders of record August 2. Also provisions for a 3 percent semi annual dividend on first preferred stock payable March 10, 199, to holders of record February 0, 188. The Philadelphia and Reading Railway and Coal and Iron boards met. Oscar G. Murray of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad joined as director, replacing Charles resigned.
In Toledo on June 10 a judgment was awarded to the estate of James Compton against the Wabash Railroad Company for 960000. The suit, begun over a century ago, related to title disputes of property between Toledo and the Goulds and involved ownership of shared stock. The case names widow Ellen Compton and awaits court payment, with long history and large initial claims.
Boston June 10 District Attorney Moran announced he had been informed he was suffering from a condition requiring rest and immediate departure. He will leave Boston for a point in the Adirondacks for an indefinite period, with today’s courthouse visit his last for now.
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