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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
21
The speech recalls reforms from eight hour telegraphers laws to child labor protections, arguing impartial administration and anti graft. It contrasts Republican labor policy with Democratic charges, cites taxation and budget figures, and features stops in Wellsville Salamanca Randolph Jamestown and Cattaraugus with OMalley and Taft campaigns.
The planned Western trip for Governor Hughes spans Illinois Minnesota Iowa South Dakota Missouri and Kansas with stops at La Crosse Eyota Rochester St. Peter St. Paul Watertown Sioux Falls Sioux City Onawa Omaha and St. Joseph Wichita and a homecoming arrival in Chicago.
President Parsons of the Republican County Committee denounces Tammany Hall ledgers alleging fraudulent registration. He cites Senator McCall and the identification of voters bill to urge citizens to ensure an honest registration and a pure ballot in the upcoming election. He requests information to aid the fight.
An enthusiastic crowd filled Camp Hughes last night as Edward H. Healy led a two and a half hour meeting featuring serious and humorous speeches, music, and moving pictures. Speakers included Samuel S. Koenig praising Governor Hughes, Job K. Hedges attacking Bryan, and Rep. William S. Bennet critiquing Roosevelt policies. The Independence League of Brooklyn nominated Robert Stewart and Henry M. Hansen for judiciary seats with Suffolk and Nassau absent.
Mr. Hitchcock rejects reports of a nationwide card index system used to monitor campaigns. He says he has never had such a system and regards the stories as absurd, though he does not always deny them when questioned.
The New York local of the Lithographers' International Protective and Beneficial Association decides to table AFL President Gompers circulars requesting contributions to support Mr. Bryan. The resolutions may be revisited, but no action is expected now.
Providence dispatch reports John W. Mills driving his father's car with William Jennings Bryan aboard in September. The vehicle was halted for overspeeding. Mills pleaded guilty and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. His lawyer blamed the Democratic party while the court quipped about summoning its leader.
James S. Sherman traveled by rail through Illinois from Peoria to Rock Island visiting twelve towns in two days. He spoke to crowds in Salem birthplace of William J. Bryan and at Moline Plow Works about labor. He rebuked Bryan for sectional politics and urged votes for Republicans. Children at Princeville greeted him with cheers for Sunny Jim.
The Republican National Committee shifts to state committee support as new campaign laws curb corporate giving and publicity. Chairman Hitchcock reports state leaders gradually accept the tighter rules and plan campaigns accordingly. Secretary Root visits. Taft trip details and Ohio visitor Wade Ellis noted. Upham says average contributions are about $2 with no federal employee funds.
Denver reports J W McNeal of Guthrie Oklahoma criticizes the bank guarantee act noting 42 of 77 new banks started with capital of 10000. He cites a con man who opened three banks under the law and plans twelve more while an indicted cashier profits. Registration days this year are Oct 5 6 10 and 12 from 7 am to 10 pm.
The Republican County Committee announces mass meetings tonight at Camp Taft Camp Hughes and the Twenty third Assembly District with speakers including Frank K Bowers Job E Hedges Hugh Gordon Miller Julius M Mayer A L Blair Walter M Chandler Florence J Sullivan Congressman William Bennet Josiah P Newcomb James A Francis and Gherardi Davis plus band performances and fireworks.
The record lists candidates by district and party including California's Third N district George N Peckham Democrat, Michigan's Tenth Lewis P Coumans Democrat, Massachusetts districts with Wash bern Gardner Weeks Lovericy Mitchell Kelcher O'Connell Peters renominated or Democratic, reflecting primary outcomes and party designations.
Chicago October 2 The Democratic national headquarters announced a bankers' committee with one prominent banker from each state to campaign for the election of William Jennings Bryan.
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania arrived back on the Cedric after a four thousand mile auto tour through Germany and France with his wife and son. He said he would not actively campaign but would help where needed. He noted many Americans abroad believed the President would be justified in taking the stump.
Judge George H. Bingham declined the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Hampshire stating his present judgeship on the NH Supreme Court is a greater trust. The Democratic executive committee then selected Clarence E. Carr of Andover, a wealthy manufacturer and party chairman, as the gubernatorial candidate who is understood to accept.
Minnesota Democratic leaders discussed Governor Johnson campaigning for the national ticket. A majority favored it and he could campaign in the Dakotas Nebraska Montana and possibly New York within two weeks between 7 am and 10 pm.
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