Manufacturers Meet National Association at Waldorf Astoria
The National Association of Manufacturers held its thirteenth annual meeting at the Waldorf Astoria. Delegates clashed over trade schools, ship subsidies, and inland waterways while approving a message to Congress backing the ocean mail bill. Prominent speakers urged promotes to promote foreign commerce and a scientific tariff commission as part of a broader push for industrial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Manufacturers
Waldorf-Astoria
Congress
Washington
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Seabury
Commission
Bureau of Commerce
United States
Scientific Statistical Tariff Commission
Choice of Mr. Burrows as temporary convention chairman
Washington dispatch notes gossip over Michigan Senator Burrows as the chosen temporary chairman of the national convention. The piece discusses Taft forces, Roosevelt policy implications, and possible convention rejection of the sub committee’s recommendation with historic precedent from 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Burrows
Michigan
Chicago
Taft
Dolliver
Iowa
John R. Lynch
Mississippi
Clayton
Lynch
Chicago Sees 3000 Seats For Republican National Convention
Chicago will receive about 3000 convention tickets, a quarter of the total, to be distributed by Fred W. Upham after an apportionment agreed by Harry S. New and the arrangements sub-committee. Clergymen Plan the opening prayers for days one through three, led by Bishop Muldoon, Rev Waters, and Rev Hill. Music contracts have been signed for a five day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Chicago
Harry S. New
Fred W. Upham
P. J. Muldoon
Roman Catholic Church of
William O. Waters
Grace Episcopal Church
John Wesley Hill
Metropolitan Temple
New York
No Truce With Labor Aims Marked by Kirby Speech
John Kirby Jr of the National Association of Manufacturers spoke at a Waldorf Astoria meeting, denouncing the American Federation of Labor and Civic Federation. He urged strong organization to resist what he called class legislation and socialistic unionism, urging voters to back leaders who defend American principles amid a presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirby, Jr
National Association of Manufacturers
Waldorf-Astoria
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Civic Federation
Kirby
Parry
New Orleans
Gompers
van Cleave
Citizens’ Industrial Association
G. W. Post
Chicago
Supreme Court
United Hatters of America
Congress
Woodruff rests after Washington talk on Taft nomination
Chairman Timothy L. Woodruff returns from Washington saying he met with the President and that Taft is certain to be nominated on the first ballot. He plans Adirondack rest before campaign work. Secretary Lafayette Gleason clarifies remarks about a racetrack bills vote and a senator’s appendix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Washington
Mr. Woodruff
Taft
Depew
Adirondacks
Woodruff
Lafayette B. Gleason
Albany
Foelker
Gleason
Gilchrist
Brooklyn
Senator Travis
Travis
W A Taylor Joins Taft Organization Executive
William A. Taylor of Taylor Wendell Co joined the Taft party executive committee. He had not before engaged in politics. Louis Hay predicted Taft will secure the nomination and urged unity on the first ballot for a strong campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Taylor
Taylor, Wendell & Co
Taft Organization
Robert C. Ogden
Taylor
Taft
Louis Hay
General Porter
Taft campaign manager to handle contested Southern delegations
Frank H. Hitchcock, Taft's campaign manager, will adjudicate contested delegations before the national committee. Friends say real Negro Republican leaders were consulted in every Southern district, and Hitchcock will begin the work at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Chicago
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
National Committee
Albany Legislature Opens Second Week Without Quorum
Albany May 1 Without a quorum in either house the Legislature began the second week of the extraordinary session in a routine manner. Bills discussed include McCarren’s party regulation measure and Robinson’s NYC district reduction. Committee hearings are slated on Page and Davis proposals with a $100,000 rebate bill among items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Albany
McCarren
Assembly
B. R. Robinson
New York City
McClellan
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Public Service Commissions
Page
Mercantile Inspection Bureau
Department of Labor
Senate Finance Committee
Davis
Wall Street
Saxe
Armstrong
Harte
Hughes Signs Bills Expand Industrial Schools in Albany
Governor Hughes signed multiple bills in Albany. One bill, by Assemblyman Wainright, allows cities or union free school districts to start general industrial and trade schools with advisory boards, state funding, and shop facilities. The act also lets districts equip sites and hire staff. Additional measures include a $250,000 annual agricultural fair and education promotion appropriation, site purchases for state facilities, and cocaine sale permissions for manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Hughes
Wainright
Westchester
Board of Education
Superintendent of Education
Alids
Armstrong
New York
Agnew Seeks Foelker support amid racetrack bills
Senator Agnew visiting Staatsburg to check on Otto Foelker who recently had an appendectomy. Doctors say Foelker fever free for first time today and unlikely to attend the Albany session for at least five weeks. He remains supportive of anti racetrack gambling measures and would vote yes if present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Albany
Agnew
Staatsburg
Senator Foelker
Senator Agnew
Anti Hughes Senators Defeated Predicted by Preachers
The Methodist Preachers Association at 150 Fifth Avenue predicts the defeat of most Senators who opposed Governor Hughes’s racetrack bill. Rev. O. R. Miller of Brooklyn cites Senator William Wemple as the sole renominated opponent. Miller warns Cassidy’s renomination could cost the entire ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Methodist Preachers’ Association
Fifth Avenue
O. R. Miller
Brooklyn
Reform Bureau
William Wemple
Schenectady
Wemple
Albany
Cassidy
Injunctioned Ohio race narrows Republican ticket choice
Dayton May 18. Congressman Harding of the 34th district obtained a court injunction stopping election boards in Preble Montgomery and Butler counties from meeting this afternoon to decide if his name or Colonel Catrow appears on the Republican ticket. Both men were nominated at factional Eaton conventions last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Dayton
Harding
Preble
Montgomery
Butler
Colonel Catrow
Catrow
Eaton
Allen Renominated by Republican Convention
Jamestown N Y May 18 A F Allen was today renominated by the Republican convention in the 1st Chautauqua District for member of the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
A. F. Allen
Chautauqua
California Democratic State Convention Opens in Fresno
Fresno, May 18. The Democratic State Convention convened with State Chairman Spellacy in charge. One afternoon and one evening session were held, with completion not expected until tomorrow. Theodore A. Bell led the anti organization wing and secured J. B. Sanford as temporary chairman by acclamation. Bryan is favored for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Cal
Spellacy
Theodore A. Bell
J. B. Sanford
William J. Bryan
Spokane Democratic Convention Ends In Prohibition Row
In Spokane on May 18 the State Democratic Convention split into six factions over liquor policy. A minority report pressed local prohibition on the floor. a compromise plan sent double delegates-at-large to Denver with half votes each. The convention likely endorses William J Bryan for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Resolutions Committee
Congress
Denver
William J. Bryan
Bryan Delegates Picked at Hawaii Convention
Honolulu May 18 The Democratic Territorial Convention chose delegates to the Denver national convention and instructed them to back William J. Bryan. Delegates named include T. Shipman James L. Cooke F. M. Watson W. McGonaigle Frank R. Harvey and C. W. Hudson The platform backs settling Queen Liliuokalani’s crown lands claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
J. McCarthy
Denver
William J. Bryan
Co. T. Shipman
James L. Cooke
F. M. Watson
Co. W. McGonaigle
Frank R. Harvey
C. W. Hudson
Liliuokalani
Oklahoma Boosters to Convene in Guthrie on May 28
Tulsa Commercial Club calls for a Guthrie convention of Oklahoma business interests after the legislature adjourns on May 28 to project a safe climate for investment. The event follows a fact finding tour through the East and Middle West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Guthrie
Okla
East
Middle West
Oklahoma
Tulsa Commercial Club
Break in Erie Canal at South Greece enlarges breach
Rochester reports a canal break near South Greece about six miles from the city. The break opened to roughly twenty five feet wide and seven feet deep on the canal's south side. About thirty acres of farm land lie affected by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
South Greece
Here
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Association
A. B. Farquhar
Inland Waterways
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Watener
Committee On Industrial Education
Anthony Ittner
St. Louis
George J. Seabury
Allen Ripley Foote
National Tax Association
Alfred H. Post
Post
Pacific
China
Japan
William H. Douglas
New York Produce Exchange
Association
Littlefield
William F. Nye
New Bedford
Mass
H. S. Chamberlain
Chattanooga
J. G. Battelle
Columbus Iron and Steel Company
Columbus
D. A. Tompkins
D. A. Tompkins Company
Charlotte
N. C
Page Woven Wire Fence Company
Adrian, Mich
E. C. Harding
Erben-Harding Company
Philadelphia
J. A. Ruffin
Hammond Typewriter Company
MR. Burrows
Aeolian Hall
the Aeolian Company
Avnes
Sun
Bitter
Mr. Kirby
Metal Trades Association
W. A. Taylor
Drygoods Merchant
MR. Hitchcock
Wainwright Industrial School
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
F. N. Murphy
Otto G. Foelker
Assemblyman
Allen
Jetel St Regis
Fifth Avenue and
Fifty-Fifth Street
St. Regis
ST. Regis Terrace
Andor Pinter
Imperial Symphony Quartette
Aitken, Son & CO
Babies’ and Children’s Dept
Broadway
18Th Street
N. Y
B. Altman & Co
34Th Street
35Th Street
5Th Avenue
California
Bryan
Hawaii
Oklahoma “Boosters
Erie Canal
Lienor’s Sale
J. Hatfield Morton
East 27Th Street
Boston
Republican Congress Committee
Sun District
Wilton B. Fay
Medford
Samuel W. Meachum
Woburn
John & Brackett
Arlington
Edward F. Johncot
Clinton
Henry
Alfred Neefie
Kingston
Sth
George Clinton
New York State
Reed & Barton CO
Jewelers & Silversmiths
Cor
Maiden Lane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!