Ask Votes for Hughes Circulation Seeks Loyal Delegates
A circulated circular from James S. Leh swaier and the Hughes Committee of Twenty five urges enrolled Republicans to vote in the March 31 1908 primaries to elect Hughes loyal delegates to the national convention. It stresses sincerity to Governor Hughes and notes state and county committees have endorsed his candidacy and urge a united New York delegation.
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James
Lebmaier
Hughes
Republican Club
Lehmaier
Lehmailer
Congress
Mimacoli
New York
United Republican
Chicago
Kane
Jinghes
Republican County Committee of
Republican State Committee
Hughees
Tbis
Werner Lingies
New York State
Mame
Huches
Odell Accused of Funding Waldo Campaign Trick
Naval Officer Fr J H Kracke alleged ex Governor Odell sent money into Brooklyn to aid Representative George E Waldo in toppling the regular Republican structure in the 18th Assembly District. Ex Alderman John Hann, Waldo's lieutenant, is said to invest most funds. Hann denied Odell involvement, claiming the campaign fund came from district Republicans.
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J. H. Kracke
Odell
Brooklyn
George E. Waldo
Repubican
Kracke
John Hann
Henrix Waldo
Waldo
Himsel
Hana
Governor Silent On District Fight In New York Primary
Governor Hughes refused comment on the Republican primary clash in a New York City assembly district where Harry W Mack led the opposition with Representative Douglas and Senator Martin Saxe. He said he would not discuss political factional differences and declined to address the selection of the Big Four delegates at large for the Republican National Convention in Chicago in June.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Taft
New York
Hughes
Abraham Lincoln
Rochester
United States
Sapeeite Party
Halpin replies to Parsons on Ehrhorn charge
William Halpin former president of the Republican County Committee replies to a letter from President Parsons about a complaint from Oscar Ehrhorn of the Tin Assembly District accusing the Halpin men of irregular practices at the primary. Halpin says he knows nothing of the charges and cautions the issue may be driven by rumors of district changes and alleged fraudulent voting by officers.
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William Halpin
Republican County Committee
Parsons
Oscar W. Ehrhorn
Tin Assembly
Halpin
Ehrhorn
Republicans urged to back Butler Lew delegates in district race
Frank Breckfeld, chairman of the executive committee of the West Assembly District, sent 10 enrolled Republicans a vote appeal for primary delegates pledged to Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and ex mayor Seth Lew for national convention seats, opposing Rep Herbert Parsons. The message frames it as a difference of opinion within the organization. Edwin P. Shattuck is identified as objector to the organization.
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Wenyie
Congress
Assembly
Qorouzh
Hughes
Tursday
James S. Lehswaier
Charles O. Maas
Ora Moward
Frank Brookfield
Jacob Halstead
R.L. Maynard
Joseph KE. Rusectl
Thomas M. Turner
James Talcott
Coestelli
A. B. Mumphrey
Artler J. Merriam
Sidney Smith
A. G. Wheeler
William H. Douglas
Leavitt
Hunt
Pelley Morse
Leopold Stern
Howard Wipon
Stephen C. Brandwin
William Einstein
Robert K. Kenyon
Myer Nussbeum
Paul R. Towne
Charles H. Young
Frank Breckfeld
Wth
Nicholas Murray Butler
Seth Lew
Herbert Parsons
Brookfield
Sith
Edwin P. Shattuck
Illinois Republicans Back Cannon for Presidency at State Convention
Illinois Republicans endorsed Joseph G. Cannon for the Presidency and elected four delegates-at-large to the national convention, with four alternates. The party endorsed Roosevelt and Governor Deneen, shifted tariff language to revision, and urged a Republican protective tariff with minimum and maximum rates, plus stricter anti trust enforcement.
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Springfield
Illinois
Joseph G. Cannon
Taft
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Albert J. Hopkins
Charles S. Deneen
Fred A. Busse
Chicago
William Hodson
John R. Marshall
Charles G. Eckhardt
E. H. Smiley
Roosevelt
Deneen
Henry 8. Boutell
Washington
Cannon
Fire tears through Leland Hotel during Republican convention
Springfield New Jersey March 26 The Leland Hotel at the heart of local politics burned severely causing about 75000 dollars in damage. Delegates rushing to save belongings overwhelmed police as the Republican State Convention met three blocks away. No lives lost and most baggage saved despite guests losing most possessions.
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Springfield
Leland
Jersey City Watch on Floaters in Republican Primary
Herbert Parsons, head of the county committee, will monitor leaders and followers he suspects connected with agencies in Jersey City and Newark that supply floaters and bogus voters. Detectives will guard ferries tunnels polling places next Tuesday March 31 with Newark and Jersey City police aid sought to prevent election fraud in several Republican districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Parsons
Jersey City
Newark
Parsons
Monahan
New York County
Horseshoe
Rhode Island GOP delegates cling to status quo at convention
Providence March 26 Republican State Convention chosen delegates to Chicago without instructions or preference for a presidential candidate. Proposals to unseat General Brayton were suppressed. Delegates-at-large named Currier, Crumb, Dixon, and Fletcher. District picks Rawson, Fletcher, Arnold, Boucher. No instructions issued.
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Providence
Chicago
James V. Starkweather
Barrington
Henry A. Palmer
Cranston
Charles R. Brayton
Palmer
Brayton
Andrew J. Currier
Cumberland
Alexander Co. Crumb
Westerly
Ezra Dixon
Bristol
John Fletcher
Edward S. Rawson
Newport
Joseph E. Fletcher
Edward R. Arnold
Coventry
Phillippe Boucher
Woonsocket
Evans faction holds convention in Nashville
In Nashville on March 26 the Evans-Hale-Sanders Republican faction, defeated yesterday at the State Capitol, held a Capitol convention. Speakers included Alfred Taylor, Congressman Hale, and C. N. Tillman who warned of a dynamite threat while addressing “decent Republicans.” Delegates favored tariff revision, endorsed Roosevelt, and backed Taft for President with Evans for Vice-President. confusion over Brownlow convention instruction persisted.
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Nashville
Tenn
Evans-Hale- Sanders
Republican Party
Alfred Taylor
Hale
C. N. Tillman
Tillman
Roosevelt
FE. W. Essary
Henderson County
R. M. Haggard
Wayne County
W. H. Buttrum
Scott County
Newell Sanders
Hamilton
Ss. R. Sells
Washington County
J. W. Fowlekes
Humphreys
Taft
H. Clay Evans
Brownlow Convention
W. L. Davis
Claybourne
W. H. Taft
Hendrick Replies to Parsons in Party Meeting
Frank Hendrick spoke at the Charles E Hughes Association meeting at 1554 Broadway replying to Herbert Parsons. He attacked Parsons as insincere toward Governor Hughes, accusing him of Taft alignment and opposing Odell interests while denying any plan to shift control to Quigg or the Odell faction.
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Charles E. Hughes
4Th Assembly
Broadway
Frank Hendrick
Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee
Hendrick
Parsons
Hughes
Taft
Odell
Quigg
State Committee
Iowa Walkover for Bryan at State Democratic Meet
Cedar Rapids Iowa March William J Bryan supporters controlled the state convention approving a Bryan endorsed platform. The Nebraska Omaha platform ideas were debated with some sentiment to adopt it fully but it was rewritten in words. Delegates at large Claude R Porter Jerry D Sullivan E J Dunn and F Duncombe were listed. Duncombe defeated General Weaver on the second ballot. All twenty six delegates were instructed to vote as a unit for Bryan.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Resolutions Committee
Omaha
Claude R. Porter
Centreville
Jerry D. Sullivan
Des Moines
E. J. Dunn
Mason City
F. Duncombe
Fort Dodge
Duncombe
Weaver
Bribery Charges Roil 15th District Primary Fight
Harry W. Mack and allies charge organized guerilla activity and bribery in the 15th Assembly District battle involving Senator Martin Saxe. They claim evidence will be used if warranted and accuse James J. Hagan of boasting plans to defeat Mack with a GOP flip. Several hundred Democrats enrolled as Republicans allegedly to aid the effort.
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15Th Assembly
Martin Saxe
Mack
Quigg
Odell
Harry W. Mack
William Harris Douglas
Mr. Mack
Charles F&. Hughes
League
Hughes
Douglas
James J. Hagan
Hughes League Appeals to Enrolled Republicans for Primary Support
The Hughes League of the 2d Assembly District led by president Gustav Schoier issued a vigorous appeal to district Republicans urging support for Hughes League candidates at the upcoming primary. The letter accuses Collin H. Woodward Parsons leader of district of withholding support and notes his past opposition. Martin O. Galvin serves as secretary of the district organization.
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Hughes League
2D Assembly
Gustav Schoier
Collin H. Woodward
Parsons
Hughes
Martin O. Galvin
Governers Hughes endorsed at New York Republican rally
A March evening meeting organized by the Hughes National League, with many Barnes supporters present, endorsed Charles Evans Hughes for the Republican presidential nomination. Speakers praised Hughes and Roosevelt, urging delegates from New York to back Hughes and to remain loyal through Chicago.
Taft supporters form Broadway executive committee
Friends of Secretary William H. Taft meet at 170 Broadway to organize an executive committee headed by William P. Bonbright and 24 others. About two hundred enrols aim to line up Taft backers, pushing organization statewide despite New York’s favorite son sentiment.
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William H. Taft
No. 170
Broadway
William P. Bonbright
E. W. Bloomingdale
William H. Barnum
Samuel R. Betts
H. M. Brookfield
Charles H. Boynton
Julian W. Curtis
Louis ©. Hay
C. Cortlandt Hay
Francis L. Hine
George E. Ide
William R. Innis
Frederick B. Jennings
James R. Morse
George E. Marcus
Robert ©. Ogden
Frank H. Platt
Charles W. Price
Edgar Park
Anton A. Raven
Henry L. Sprague
George E. Stevens
Frederick A. Stokes
James H. Townsend
F. A. Wallis
George T. Wilson
James R. Sheffield
Roosevelt
Frank Brookfield
Hughes League
Robert C. Ogden
John Wanamaker
Platt
Lotes Club
Anto. A. Raven
Taft
New York
Hughes
Certelyou
Bill to abolish Aqueduct Commission in New York
Albany reports a bill by Senator Harte and Assemblyman Shortt to abolish the 1883 Aqueduct Commission and transfer its duties to the New York City Board of Water Supply before July 1. Another bill by Senator Agnew extends the pollution investigation reporting deadline to May 1, 2010 and provides compensation of 3000 dollars per year plus expenses.
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Tribune
Albany
Harte
Assemblyman Shortt
Aqueduct Commission
Board of Water Supply of
New York City
Agnew
New York Bay
Anti-Bucketshop Bill Reported in Assembly Codes
By telegraph to The Tribune Albany March 21 the Assembly Codes Committee reported the bucketshow bill without amendments. Assemblyman O Brians bill makes it a felony to operate a bucketshow. Senator Cassidys identical measure was laid over as Senator Grady was absent.
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Tribune
Albany
Assembly Codes Committee
Assemblyman
O'Brian
Cassidy
Grady
Donaghey Wins Democratic Governor Nomination in Arkansas
Little Rock March 16 Today's returns from yesterday's Democratic state primaries indicate George W Donaghey of Faulkner County has been nominated for Governor by a large plurality over W F Kirby and John H Hineman, about 75 000 to 20 000.
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Little Rock
Ark
George W. Donaghey
Faulkner County
John H. Hineman
Suffolk Republicans Fail to Indorse Hughes at Riverhead Convention
Suffolk County Republican delegates tabled a resolution by nearly unanimous vote praising Governor Hughes's administration. The measure urged support for the anti race track rambling bill and the primaries bill and asked county lawmakers to push these measures through the Legislature.
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Suffolk
Hughes
Riverhead
Long Island
Mareh
Suffolk County
W. D. van Brunt
Southampton
Roanoke Republicans Name 6th District Delegates
The 6th Virginia District Republican Convention at Rocky Mount selected B. A. Davis of Rocky Mount and Dexter Goad of Stillsville as delegates to the national convention in Chicago, instructed for Taft, with one alternate chosen. J. D. Perkins of Kimbrick elected Presidential elector. The Roosevelt administration was endorsed.
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Roanoke
Virginia Distriet
Rocky Mouunt
B. A. Davis
Rocky Mount
Dexter Goad
Stillsville
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
A. E. Pearsons
J. D. Perkins
Kimbrick
Osborne
Kan
Charles W. Landis
Otis 1. Benton
6Th Congress
Indiana Democratic State Convention Names Ticket and Platform
The Indiana Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis named a state ticket led by Gov. Thomas Marshall and Gov. Hall, adopted a platform calling for tariff revision to a revenue basis, free competition for trusts, and a currency policy supporting government issued emergency currency. Delegates were instructed to vote for Bryan for President and for Kern as Vice President.
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Republican Party
Aldrich
The
United States
Banking Bill Passed by Assembly in New York
Albany March 26 The Assembly passed a banking reform bill despite opposition from country banks. The measure requires state banks in Manhattan to hold 25 percent reserve, others 12 to 17 percent with 9 to 10 percent via reserve agents. The vote was 81 to 45, with reconsideration allowed for Lupton to voice objections.
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Tribune
Albany
Assembly
Lupton
Assemblyman
Francis
Banks
Wainwright
Merritt
Manhattan
New York
Albany approves retirement and promotions in 1st Infantry
Adjutant General Henry reports Governor Hughes approves Colonel Charles A. Denike retirement. Lieutenant Colonel Charles E. Davis likely to succeed. Elmore T. Austen slated for colonel and First Lieutenant Henry C. Wilson for major in the 8th Artillery District. Creedmoor range authorized for 38 caliber practice to cut transport costs.
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Albany
Henry
Hughes
Charles A. Denike
Flushing
Lth Infantry
Charles E. Davis
Denike
Elmore T. Austen
Henry C. Wilson
8Th Artillery District
1St Battalion Field Artillery
Creedmoor
Sea Girt
N. J
Resolution for commission to study New York shipping facilities
Albany March 2. A Senate resolution by Senator Gilchrist calls for a state commission to inspect New York City wharfage and Jamaica Bay seaport improvements. The panel would include the State Engineer an appointee of the Governor three Senators and five Assemblymen to report by February 7, 1900. Expenses capped at 600 dollars with members serving without pay.
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Tribune
Albany
New York City
Senate
Gilchrist
New York
Jamaica Bay
Local Option Bill Believed Dead in Albany Assembly
Albany March 26 The Gray local option bill for cities failed to advance from the Assembly Excise Committee. After an hour of discussion the panel voted 9 to 3 to table the measure for a week for further consideration.
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Albany
Assembly
Belmont Fire Burns Family at No 17 Belmont Street
Belmont Massachusetts March 34 Ernest Blooma urst a cabinet maker his wife and a twelve year old son were burned to death in a fire which consumed their home at No 17 Belmont Street near the Watertown line tonight.
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Belmont
Mass
Ernest Blooma
Belmont Street
Watertown Line
Monument for Revolutionist Gershuni Fund Urged by Branch 170
Resolutions adopted by Branch No. 170 of the Arbeiter Ring call for a public drive to raise funds for a monument to Gregory Gershuni, the Russian revolutionary who died last week in Switzerland, reflecting support from Russian Jewish members sympathetic to the movement.
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Arbeiter Ring
Gregory Gershuni
Switzerland
Joke on Gilchrist P Gives Primaries to Republicans
Senator Gilchrist of Brooklyn drafted a bill that would place the party with the largest gubernatorial vote last election in control of its own primaries. The measure, debated amid criticism, would actually grant Socialist primaries to Republicans and Independence League primaries to Democrats. Official returns later negate the apparent misreading, affecting primary control if enacted.
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Tribune i
Albany
Gilchrist
Brooklyn
Senate
Independence League
Republican Party
Grady
Fuller
Cullen
Gichrist
Hughes- Hearst
State Board
Kings County
Hearst
League
Socialist Party
Saxe Defends Career In Hughes League Assembly Fight
A large ante primary meeting in the 12th Assembly District at 2123 Broadway framed a key contest between ex-Congressman Douglas backed by the organization and Senator Saxe a Hughes league leader vying for national convention delegates. Saxe defended loyalty while condemning opposition as political.
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Charles E. Hughes
Ith
Broadway
Douglas
Saxe
Hughes
State League
Parsons
Hearst
Harry Mack
15Th Assembly
Chicago
Peter Zucker
Republican Club
Bryan admits earning money from public speaking
Washington report details William Jennings Bryan arriving from Richmond and greeting Democratic lawmakers in the Capitol. He addresses a magazine assertion about paid lecturing, saying he has earned money but not as much as claimed, and notes politics allows lecturing alongside active public work.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Richmond
Capitol
Pure Food Board To Meet Here
Baltimore March 2 The board of scientific experts created under the pure food and drug law is in session here mapping out undertakings The group will consider the health effects of benzoic acid and its use as a 49 percent preservative of foodstuffs A hearing on this matter will be held in New York on April 5
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Baltimore
Board of Scientific
Pure Food and Drug
New York
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Gov. Hughes Indorsed
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Stewart L. Woodford
Frank Moss
Charles Evans Hughes
Lincoln
Ashes
J. Fairbanks
Mr. Knox
Woodford
Water Supply Board
Jacob Rupperts
Third Avenue
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Govstner
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbus Tv
Frank J. Hall
Rushville
James F. Cox
Columbus
Marion Bailey
Tipton
John Isenbarger
North Manchester
Walter J. Lotz
Muncie
Supreme Court
Patrick J. Kelleher
Robert J. Aley
Bloomington
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Pure Food Board
Hunyadi
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