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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
17
A mass meeting at Carnegie Hall rallied behind Governor Hughes in the campaign to enforce the constitution against racetrack gambling. Louis Marshall urged unity with the Governor against party bosses and gamblers, while speakers urged special sessions and passage of Agnew and Hart bills to close gaps between law and practice.
Governor Hughes was principal speaker at the annual dinner of the Methodist Episcopal Union at the Hotel Astor after addressing Carnegie Hall. About four hundred members were present and applauded his entrance.
Albany reports reveal William Barnes Jr met Senator McCarren the night before key anti-gambling votes. Barnes sought Grattan's pledge while denouncing Hughes, fueling talk of boss-led politics and a potential feud over direct nominations. Hughes plans Rochester Holley Albion Medina Niagara events before May 11 session.
Republican leaders converge on Trenton for Big Four Senate plan as Fort Kean Briggs and Baird lead. Taft supporters push for pro Taft resolutions while Hudson County contests loom. Dryden named convention chair as delegates from New Jersey head to Chicago with no unit rule.
Governor Hughes greeted officers and soldiers of Company A of the 7th Regiment in the Hotel Astor dining room, calling the unit one of the state’s greatest and dependable in national guard service. Speakers included General Stewart L Woodford Major McLean and others.
Hians and Building Superintendent Murphy lead remodelling of four story dwelling at 45 Weet 39th street owned by Library Square Realty into offices and assembly chambers for the Republican State Committee. An extension will be added to the first floor with rooms for the chairman stenographer secretary and assistant secretary. Estimated cost is 500.
The Hughes Information Bureau opened on Broadway with leaders including W H Van Steenburgh and F M Crossett. The group says it works independently of other political outfits to persuade Republican voters that Hughes can carry New York, aiming for President or Governor nominations and seeking moral and financial support.
Washington May 4. Rumors of deals to nominate Governor Johnson of Minnesota for Vice President were denied at Johnson headquarters in Washington. The statement says he is in the race for the Presidential nomination and would not accept the VP nod if he fails to get the top spot. St. Paul May 4. Johnson stated he is not seeking the Presidency or Vice Presidency, except under conditions he has already outlined.
A fire at the Goeller iron works on Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark last night caused about 50000 dollars in damage, mainly to machinery. Two buildings were completely burned.
Yale Democrats came out for Judge Gray forming a Gray Club with about 150 members, including most of the Democratic party at the university. Officers include President Charles Harmon, Vice-President Robert McKay, Secretary George Gordon, and Treasurer Nathan P. Sternt. The club will push Gray's nomination at Denver.
Governor Fort declared he is not a candidate for Vice President and has long believed Governor Hughes would be the running mate for a Western presidential nominee. He adds he is seeking the delegate-at-large position to the national convention.
Hartford May 4 The Republican State Convention is expected to nominate a Taft friendly delegation to the national convention with strong Taft sentiment among leaders. No other candidates are heard. A move aims to prevent Senators Bulkeley and Brandegee from attending as delegates-at-large unless they back Taft. Delegation will not be instructed for Taft but a resolution praising his public services is planned and Roosevelt's administration will be indorsed.
Hearst Independence League opened state headquarters in Indianapolis with Charles S. Neal in charge and plans to organize every county. Congressmen and a state ticket will be nominated while county tickets are picked where labor votes exist. R M Isherwood says a national convention will be in Chicago in July but Hearst will not seek the Presidency. Democrats fear the move may cut their vote in many districts.
Columbus May 4 The Democratic State Convention will convene tomorrow for a two day session. Prominent figures include Mayor Tom J. Johnson of Cleveland and his ally Charles P. Salen along with Canton’s Allee Pomerene Johnson’s running mate for Governor. The event signals Bryan endorsement and instruction for the national convention.
Representative George E. Waldo remains in the dispute with Timothy L. Woodruff and the Kings County Republican organization. He set up a headquarters on Fenimore street in Flatbush Brooklyn and aims for renomination this fall. Waldo challenged F. J. H. Kracke in the spring as a Hughes supporter, and the fight now centers on whether Waldo continues in local politics.
Northern Ohio Guards Troop A Cleveland and Troop B Columbus stand in armories awaiting orders to move into Brown County’s Brown tobacco district along the Ohio River after raids terrorized growers. Adjutant General Critchfield conferred with Governor Harris and leaders as the situation remains critical with warrants issued for dozens linked to the violence. News from Kentucky reports warehouse fires and arrests tied to night riding, with soldiers aiding in suppressing the unrest. In North Carolina, farmers fear Kentucky-style attacks may spread after two tobacco plant beds were burned and warnings spread through Davidson County.
Boise Idaho May 4 action by the State Board of Pardons at a special meeting to-morrow will decide the fate of Harry Orchard who is under death sentence for the murder of former Governor Steunenberg. No one is expected to appear to demand the full penalty.
Professor E R A Seligman of Columbia and Morris Hillquit will debate socialism at Cooper Union on tomorrow evening. The question is resolved that socialism is desirable practicable and inevitable with Hillquit taking the affirmative. John Spargo will preside. Tickets are available at 213 Grand Street, headquarters of the 8th Assembly District Socialist party under whose auspices the debate will be held.
The fleet's May Fourth barbecue was cut short when the first train to the event near Big Tree station derailed due to rail spreading. Passengers, including many fleet officers, sustained a severe jolt but escaped injury and continued on foot or by alternate route.
About fifteen hundred gathered on 12th Street and Seventh Avenue to hear suffragists discuss Woman's Rights at a Progressive Woman Suffrage Union event. Police protected the speakers as Miss Sofia Loebinger and Mrs. Lydia K. Commander urged equal political rights. four individuals were fined for disorderly conduct, and one man attempted to speak from the crowd but was rebuffed.
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