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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
23
In New York, Democratic nominations in twelve districts largely maintain Tim Sullivan in the 12th and Robert F. Wagner replacing McCall. Murphy blocked McCall in the 26th amid a tied ballot, Wagner winning on the second ballot as party leaders realign in Albany and Long Island politics.
Howard R. Bayne of Staten Island was chosen as the Democratic candidate for State Senate representing Richmond and Rockland counties after a disputed convention at New Brighton Staten Island. Delegates from Richmond backed Bayne while Rockland backed William Burlee of Burlee Shipbuilding Company. The vote ended with Bayne and Burlee each holding 12 tally and the dispute delayed the result.
At the National Democratic Club on Fifth Avenue, Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, mingled with candidates. Speakers praised unity against Republican rule and Veto-era excess, while Chanler promised no attacks for three weeks as ex-Governor Waller of Connecticut closed the meeting.
Lady Souk a philanthropist and suffragist known as Miss Tennessee Claflin arrived yesterday aboard the Cedric. She plans to stay in the city for a week and has arranged a meeting with Democratic candidate Bryan. She will assist him but could not confirm speaking at public meetings.
The Labor World editorial denounces W. J. Bryan as a duplicitous friend of labor while exposing what it calls hypocrisy among supporters who oppose him. It blasts the so called friends of favor as insincere and hypocritical at a crucial moment. Democrats also name Butler Ames in Massachusetts where Ames is renomination for a fourth term, with a split over Joseph J. Fish’s bid and several delegates bolting.
Boston October 2 The Republican State Convention will settle a long and heated three way contest for the second spot on the ticket with Lt Governor E S Draper of Hopkinton likely to be advanced. The choice for the second position narrows to John N Cole Speaker Louis A Frothingham of Boston and Representative Robert Luce among delegates.
Leslie M. Shaw former Secretary of the Treasury pressured the crowd at Camp Taft on East 126th Street. He argued Bryan’s platform would raise costs, criticize tariffs and promote excess control while praising Republican trade policy and warning about dumping. Foster, chairman, cited a late Princeton- era figure endorsing the Republican candidate.
William J. Bryan spoke to the German Bryan Club of Lincoln on October 2 denouncing Republican critiques and urging that Democratic victory would restore prosperity. He contrasted past presidents' limited pre nomination experience with their later achievements and cited business groups, trusts, and press quotes to argue for policy changes.
Democratic State Committee chairman Charles Conners remains silent amid a press clash after a frank confrontation with Murphy McCarren and McLean. The piece lists a multi town campaign itinerary from October 6 to 19 across New York, plus a noon session to fill vacancies due to federal trustee rules and a later executive committee meeting on campaign policy and funding.
Democratic Chairman Mack alleged George R. Sheldon, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, is linked to seventeen corporations and hinted at disclosures. He recalled Odell’s 1902 veto on Sheldon as running mate and said Roosevelt defended Sheldon despite renewed scrutiny. Mack planned Chicago talks with Bryan as speaking plans for the campaign were arranged.
Elmira reports the Livingston-Steuben Senate convention adjourned after four ballots with no candidate chosen and a pledge to stand by their candidate. Cortland’s Cayuga-Seneca-Cortland GOP convention remains in a deadlock after twelve ballots for a chairman. Independent candidate Owen Cassidy received endorsement at Elmira for the 41st District after a renomination bid was refused by Republicans.
In Kings County a Democratic judiciary ticket was chosen with Justice Luke D. Stapleton and Samuel Whitehouse to run. McCarren headquaters hosted nineteen of twenty three delegates as voting proceeded amid divisions. A convention today will add thirty one delegates and, regardless of anti McCarren absence, the tally should remain a majority.
Yale undergraduates formed a Taft club and expect about two thousand members when fully organized. It will appear in New York and several Connecticut cities during the marching campaign. Officers elected include President Maxwell O. Parry and vice presidents Edward B. Reed and R A Taft. secretary J F Hooker and treasurer C S Butler. R A Taft is the son of William H Taft the Republican candidate.
Albany October 2 Prohibition party files certificates of nomination for Justice Abel E Blackmar and Asa Francis Smith of Brooklyn for the Supreme Court in the 2d Judicial District. Blackmar appointed by Governor Hughes to fill a vacancy. It is understood he will be nominated by the Republicans.
Clarence J. Shearn assails Chanler at Turn Hall accusing him of selling out to Murphy and Conners. He mocks guards at Democratic ceremonies and claims Chanler cannot win unless critics drop their resistance. He says Chanler has been red in the face since that break.
Eugene M. Wheeler of Ticonderoga was nominated for member of Assembly and Edward T. Stokes of Port Henry for county judge at the Essex County Democratic Convention in Elizabethtown. In Rochester James L. Whitney was renominated for a fourth term by the 26 Assembly District convention and Louis E. Lazarus was nominated by the 34 Assembly District convention to succeed George L. Meade as Republican Senatorial candidate.
Auburn and Glens Falls both record Democratic nominations for state senate seats. David F. Van Hoesen of Preble Cortland County tops the the 29th or 31st District slate, while William A. Gardner of Amsterdam is named for the 31st District and John Anderson Jr. of Newcomb Essex County is put forward for the 3d District.
Kansas City dispatch reports Governor Haskell may face criminal libel charges filed in Missouri. Attorney H C Simral of Liberty says papers will be filed to Missouri since trials cannot occur in his own state. He notes charges are not yet specified and will be guided by counsel.
The Day of Atonement begins at sunset and ends Monday at sunset, marking Yom ha Kippurim with fasting and prayer. Orthodox services run all night and into dawn. Reform congregations hold multiple services tomorrow and Monday including memorial rites. Unaffiliated Jews attend temporary synagogues or Sabbath school rooms, with Stephen S Wise leading at the Free Synagogue.
Police recovered a handbag with jewelry valued at 2500 lost by Mrs Walter Hernandez of Flatbush in front of the New York Theatre on September 3. A suspect named Harry Jacoby of West 117th Street was arrested after attempting to sell the loot to jeweler Otto Folger. The jewels were found to be with the suspect's brother and returned to the rightful owner.
New Haven letters report a settlement between the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad and Reading plus New Jersey Central lines. Coal and Westward freight from Jersey Central and Reading will use the Poughkeepsie Bridge route into New England, while southward freight to Baltimore and Washington goes by the former New York route. About 60 percent of New England railroad business from Jersey Central and Reading will travel via Poughkeepsie with 40 percent continuing around New York.
Two servants at Robert J. Collier of P F Collier & Sons said last night they were robbed of 89 in cash and rings of equal value from their rooms at No 752 Park Avenue. Repairs by workmen were ongoing and doors had been left open recently. Collier had moved from Gramercy Park where his home was robbed last year.
The Navy weighs sending the Atlantic fleet to Hampton Roads rather than New York Harbor to avoid ice in late February. Army officials urge shortening the three day forty five mile ride for fitness tests citing hardship for officers with limited practice and travel on duty. Orders and movements for army and navy officers follow with assignments, promotions, leaves, and ship movements noted.
Newport R I Oct 2 A requisition for more hose to pump out the cruiser Yankee ashore on the Spindle off Hen and Chickens Shoals indicates severe damage. No official word on her condition yet but boats are ready to evacuate the crew. Wind northwest with a heavy sea. locals fear a total loss despite possible favorable weather.
Philadelphia reports the arrival of torpedo boats Stringham De Long Thornton and Tingey the submarine Plunger and the tender Nina enhancing the fleet for Founders Week. A review and river pageant are set for next Thursday as about five hundred vessels are expected in the procession.
Mrs. Howard Gould presents four new affidavits in Justice Gregerich’s Supreme Court hearing for separation. Clarence J. Shear, counsel, claims Doody and Father Murray support a tale of attempts to damage her reputation including alleged spying by Kennedy, mischaracterized intoxication, and liquor findings during trips to Cuba and Jamaica.
Columbia sophomores halted Broadway traffic and seized a sight-seeing auto after a flag rush on South Field. Fans rallied to protect the blue and white bunting as freshmen battled hard for the banner but were repelled by second-year men in the three five minute periods.
About 1000 to 1200 workers walk out at local shoe plants over an alleged contract violation by Joseph Cant Company. Officials say new machines reduced the need for 15 union members. The text lists upcoming election days for voter registration in October.
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