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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
7
Philadelphia dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan addressing Alabama and Pennsylvania primaries. He argues the steel and other trusts helped opponents in Alabama and Pennsylvania, counters Eastern press misrepresentations, and says Democratic success hinges on ending control by predatory interests and party corruption.
Mississippi Governor E F Noel says Bryan has overwhelming support in the state and that the June 17 convention will instruct delegates for Bryan without opposition. He notes no Johnson sentiment, favorable views of Taft among Republicans, and Roosevelt’s popularity after cyclone aid. He expects Taft to win the nomination though thinks the race will be close.
The Bridge Department shifts after a silence over potential overload of Blackwell's Island Bridge. Columbia University professor William H. Burr is to review strains and stresses with Chief Engineer Ingersoll, while questioning officials consider a full independent inquiry.
Harry W. Walker, spokesman for William J. Bryan, reported from Philadelphia that Bryan is pleased with Alabama primaries viewed as a clash with the Steel Trust. He said anti Bryan forces backed by Wall Street and copper interests lost, Bryan leading the Democratic pack toward the first ballot nomination. Walker outlined Bryan's remaining speaking schedule through Baltimore Hagerstown and Chicago.
The Washington state convention elected delegates to the national convention instructed for Bryan. The platform calls for statewide prohibition to be decided by voters, a non-partisan tariff commission, and adequate initiative and referendum legislation.
Lansing delegates at the Democratic State Convention expect to instruct the four delegates-at-large for William Jennings Bryan at the National Convention. Some favor an uninstructed delegation or Governor Johnson, but Bryan support appears to be the majority and opponents concede defeating it seems unlikely.
Frankfort Kentucky May 1 The state Democratic central committee tied 6 to 6 allowing Lexington to land the state convention set for June 11. A resolution endorsing Bryan and pledging Kentucky to his candidacy was adopted after debate on timing and advisability.
Columbia May 19 delegates to the Denver convention will be chosen at a noon meeting. The convention is expected to back an instructed delegation for Bryan with Captain W. Gonzales State Chairman Wylie Jones Senator Frank BR Gary and H H Watkins among the leading delegates at large.
In Jefferson City Missouri Representative Atkinson will be temporary chairman of the State Democratic Convention with Ovid Bell as temporary secretary. The meeting signals a strong victory for Governor Folk as Folk’s delegates at large to the national convention appear to be Folk ex Governor Francis Senator Stone and ex Mayor James Reed. Wolkites late tonight moved to defeat Reed by opposing Champ Clark for delegate at large.
Baton Rouge May 1 United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery was elected to succeed himself with a unanimous vote in both houses. The Senate will meet the House tomorrow to compare and announce the vote.
Florida voters in Jacksonville held the general Democratic primary for U S Senator and three congressional districts along with state and county offices. Results will be known tomorrow due to a lengthy ballot. Sparkman and Clark in the 1st and 2nd districts faced no opposition. The 3rd district features a close three man contest.
Riotous scenes at the 1st District Republican Convention in Portsmouth split after H. H. Mechlin of Adams County was nominated by one faction for Congress by acclamation. The Clark Johnson faction then held its own convention with Romulus Johnson of Ironton nominated. The district board of elections will decide the regular nominee.
In Augusta on May 19 the Maine Republican delegates unanimously re-elected ex-Governor John F. Hill of Augusta to a four year term on the national committee. They also chose Seth M. Carter of Lewiston as chairman and Charles J. Dunn of Orono as treasurer.
Further announcements of gold engagements totaling 3.5 million were reported, bringing the cumulative engaged to 25.85 million. Lazard Frères took 1 million for Paris to be shipped on La Lorraine, Heidelbach Ickelheimer & Co. engaged 0.5 million possibly to Paris or Berlin, and National City Bank planned 2 million shipments likely to Europe. The Assay Office’s gold bar supply is exhausted, with replenishment from other offices possible, and much of the week’s extra shipments may be in coin.
Middletown May 19 The Orange County Board of Supervisors repudiated the West Point Cornwall State Road and appointed a committee to investigate. The board also seeks court permission to discontinue condemnation proceedings over Storm King Stone Company lands. It cites alleged map alterations by the State Engineer without board knowledge or legal authority, causing extra costs.
The Greene Gold and Silver Company committee of James J. Farren W C Gotshall and Charles W Mackey formed last March asks stockholders for a voluntary five cent per share assessment to raise 25000 dollars for a full financial and operating review. If the goal isn’t met the contributions will be returned.
Albany reports anti Hughes Republicans join with Democrats to rush votes on Hughes proposals at the extraordinary session and adjourn before Foelker returns, aiming to block anti gambling legislation while hoping for a quick adjournment around May 2 to June 5.
Albany May 19 John S Whalen Secretary of State calls a meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to review the special election results in the 47th Niagara Orleans district. The panel includes four Democrats and awaits county returns to issue a certificate for Wallace, barring court action. Wallace reports spending 3930 with a 100 contribution May 11 from Frederick Tanner and listed expenses including newspaper copy 50 to Carl E Tucker 300 postage 4 35 stationery 350 telegrams 4 1 2 and travel 250.
Washington reports Roosevelt has authorized no one to speak for him on race track gambling legislation pending in Albany. The White House says he interferes nowhere with state laws and has made no exception. Senator Agnew cited a constituent who claimed Roosevelt favored passage, but names were not disclosed and leaders would not comment. The note highlights possible party vote shifts if the President backs the bills.
In a lengthy letter to Governor Hughes the New York Board of Trade and Transportation argues for a special session legislation to place telephone and telegraph firms under Public Service Commission control. It cites rising public charges with business volume and highlights substantial profits from city firms based on figures from a state inquiry by a committee.
The Limited trains between New York and Chicago provide private offices with drawing rooms or state rooms and on board stenographers for business, stock reports via telegraph, and luxurious surroundings. Businessmen and professionals are drawn to the quiet work space amid changing scenery and periodicals. The quartet of Limiteds includes the Pennsylvania Special and the Pennsylvania Limited, among others, all designed for business and pleasure travel. Telephone access and Madison information lines are available on request.
The 1887 legislature investigates a telephone company and its officers, uncovering six year profits of 473.91 percent on cash, with service charges rising from 60 to 180 dollars annually. Profits of 2.84 million on 600k invested prompt calls for rate regulation and impartial inquiry before elections. Frank S. Gardner delivered the letter to Albany.
Albany May 19 The Page bill would expand Public Service commissions power over telegraph and telephone firms amid opposition from Erie Railroad and Albany Home Telephone. Support came from W S Armstrong for the Board of Trade. A separate hearing on the McCarren political parties bill was postponed to tomorrow.
Albany May 19 The Court of Appeals rules against New York City's bid to block the New York and Long Island Railroad from completing the Steinway tunnel from 42d Street to Long Island The decision upholds earlier injunctions and sustains the lower court rulings affirming the railroad’s authority and progress despite challenges to corporate power timing and franchise status
Albany May 19 Governor Hughes approved amendments to Senator Raines liquor tax bill granting search and seizure power to special excise agents and forfeiture of seized liquor. The act bans liquor in exits to gambling rooms and imposes state forfeitures. Cassidy bill for tuberculosis case enumeration and physician reporting to health authorities was signed. Tully bill aimed to curb misrepresentation by insurance agents also enacted.
Albany reports Governor Hughes signed a sweeping highway bill by Assemblyman Merritt creating a State Commission of Highways to replace the Higbie-Armstrong and Fuller-Plank laws. The act transfers construction and maintenance oversight from the State Engineer to a bipartisan three member commission, abolishes the office of Highway Commissioner, and establishes a four tier system of trunk county town and local highways with funding shifts and a move from labor to money system. The commission will take over on January 1, 19%, with terms set for six years and salaries outlined for the chairman and two deputies, plus bonds and required experience for deputies. The plan outlines state financed trunk roads and joint financing for county and town highways, plus town roads funded by the town and state.
Plattsburg N Y May 1 Cardinal Logue accompanied by Bishop Brown of Queenstown Ireland and Mgr Hayes of New York City visited the Catholic Summer School of America at Cliff Haven today. He left here for New York.
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