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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
W H Taft asserts confidence in victory across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Nebraska. He cites cordial receptions and responsive audiences and says Nebraska welcomed him most warmly. He expects the November 3 election to yield a great Republican triumph.
New York clings to first place as UBS win and a late surge tighten the pennant race. Matty stars for the Giants, sparking a precarious hold atop the standings.
The pennant race tightens as New York trails by two games to Chicago and Pittsburgh. The Giants must win all five remaining games two against Philadelphia and three against Boston to secure the title unless Pittsburgh and Chicago drop further.
The Giants beat Philadelphia 4 3 in the first game but lost 6 2 in the nightcap. Mathewson pitched well in the opener as Coveleski dominated the second. McGraw remained confident the pennant was still within reach as New York faced Boston games ahead.
President Parsons of the Republican County Committee urged Republicans to register on Monday the first day, highlighting amendments aimed at reducing fraud by Tammany Hall. Voters must answer detailed questions if signing the registry or when voting, with safeguards against prompting and prior answers.
John Francis Brice son of the late Senator Calvin Brice was arrested in Boston on a drunkenness charge and locked up after a struggle with three policemen. A search found more than 100000 dollars in cash and negotiable notes payable to him. Registration for the year’s elections is on October 5 9 10 and 12 with voting hours from 7 am to 1 pm.
Richmond reports that Governor Swanson orders 80 deputies to form groups of twenty and attack the Zimmerran outlaw camp near Arvonia. Fearing a clash, authorities plan night operations while tensions rise and reporters are ordered to leave town under threat.
Twenty years after a Dublin University student leaves for the Klondike the missing Ed ward McAdams is found alive in Philadelphia. He had amassed a fortune and spends the night at a West Philadelphia hotel before locating his brother John tending bar. The reunion includes a $1 009 education gift for his young nephew and niece and gifts to other relatives.
At Rokeby estate Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler accepted the Democratic nomination for New York Governor and charged State Chairman William J. Conners with betraying confidence by leaking his policy outline. Chanler defended party discipline while warning against leaders steering the party to personal advantage.
Governor Hughes spoke to about nine thousand in a nonaggressive campaign tour across multiple venues in New York City. He defended his reforms, challenged opponents to state positions, and urged support for Taft while stressing conservative American values and effective governance.
Move famous for its culinary variety and service. Music and ambiance noted. Adyt (adyt).
Ernest Girard a Ninth Avenue saloon operator living nearby shot himself in Central Park after writing a note about chronic illness and a check for 125 intended to cover funeral costs. Three well dressed men later visited the Merritt undertaking offices claiming to have dined with him at the Plaza the night before.
Albany reports a large vein of soft sand beneath and near the proposed entrance to the new State Education Building under the Capitol. Professor John H. Cooka geologistwarns the sand caused the Capitol stairs sag two years ago and urges removal from under the Education Building site with a stronger substitute material.
Six boys are reported killed at Sugar Ridge Ohio when a Toledo and Ohio Central excursion train returning from the Bowling Green fair was rear charged by a heavy freight at 8 o clock tonight. Several others are injured as authorities investigate if a flagman was sent back to warn the freight.
Reginald C. Van derbilt was arrested for excessive speeding after a 50 mph chase in Fall River Mass. He traveled from Newport to Brockton to watch state fair horse judging and was released on his own recognizance to appear for trial next Tuesday morning.
Eugene Winship of the Queens Health Department reports fifteen acres of morass in Kissena Park. He found the land was far more extensive than the two to three acres claimed, with water from a stream spreading over the area. The city had paid about $7,200 per acre.
William H Taft capped a Nebraska tour with broad support and large crowds from Crete to Omaha. Governor Sheldon praised Tafts appeal and predicted a sizable Republican majority. Taft spoke about labor, tariff and trusts in cities including Beatrice and Table Rock, drawing cheering, laborer audiences and thousands at Nebraska City and Lincoln.
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