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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
18
Governor Hughes tours South Dakota and Iowa delivering direct, candid speeches praising Republican unity and denouncing Bryan. He argues for straightforward administration and warns against radical schemes while highlighting Taft’s proven record and economic stability.
The Chanler campaign is said to amass large sums from Wall Street insiders, led by stock exchange members aligned with traction interests and opposed to the Public Service Commissions law. They oppose Hughes reforms, favor secrecy, and resist a proposed securities inquiry, while some reputable members seek publicity for reform ideas. Mississippi court finds new law penalizing removal of state suits to federal court unconstitutional in L&N Railroad case.
Frederick W. Whitridge argues Taft is best suited for president, contrasting him with Bryan. He praises Taft’s education, experience, and public service while criticizing Bryan as unfitted and dangerous. He defends Roosevelt and endorses enforcing the law with a fair department of justice.
Washington Oct. 6 George R. Sheldon Republican National Committee treasurer dined with President Roosevelt and spoke on their close, friendly relations with Hitchcock and the campaign. He reaffirmed he will not resign and will raise funds within New York law. no resignation expected.
Former Congressman Joseph C Sibley of Pennsylvania defends a thirty year business link with John D Archbold of the Standard Oil Company He notes high level awareness among presidents senators and House colleagues and asks Hearst to publish his letters in full with dates and context.
Democratic State Committee Chairman Conners secures Cord Meyer a new role in fundraising. Meyer, ex state committee head, has ties to the Sugar Trust and led the Citizens Water Supply Co of Queens. Conners aims to build a large closing fund with multiple collectors and Tamany financing in the county.
Baltimore dispatch notes ex Judge Alton B. Parker declares he exposed the President’s ties to E. H. Harriman and Standard Oil in last night’s address. He says his charge stands and challenges a reply, asserting he spoke the facts clearly.
William L. Ward, Westchester Party leader, wrote 176 clergymen urging support for Governor Hughes. He argues ministers must help reelect Hughes to sustain good government despite moral controversy and political fealty. He notes European investors will favor Taft and Republican control, citing French interest.
Bradford R. Lansing of Rensselaer County is renominated by Republicans for the 2nd Assembly District. Joseph H. Fowler of Kingston is renominated for a third term in Ulster County. A. C. Martin of Seneca Falls is named by Seneca County Republicans. Democratic and independent leaders in several districts also announce nominees, including Daniel F. Buckley in Manhattan and Charles J. Seitz in Westchester, while Queens independents back George A. Bard.
William J. Bryan told a large Cedar Rapids audience that he has outlived opponents who once condemned him as a demagogue. He attacked Taft over campaign contributions and mocked Republicans for claiming credit for weather and crops. He warned of a “poison” of privilege in government and predicted Democratic prosperity. He planned to fly to Chicago for two days of engagements including a Deep Waterways Convention banquet.
The Democratic County Convention at Tammany Hall will nominate candidates for the Supreme Court Surrogate and two City Court judges. Potential picks include Abram I. Elkus or Delany for the Supreme Court, Surrogate Beckett favored by some, with Cohalan ally Cohsian in the running. For City Court posts, Robert J. Lace and Alfred J. Tally head the list amid other names.
Justice Bischoff rejected The Morning Telegraph's bid for a writ directing the Board of Elections to include it among four Democratic newspapers to publish notices. Thomas Churchill withdrew a prior claim about Staats Zeitung being a Democratic paper while Assistant Corporation Counsel Farley argued for President Dooilig with affidavits on newspaper affiliations.
The 9th Congress District primary pits Democrats, Socialists, Republicans and Hearst followers in a vanishingly even battle. Hillquit, a Russian Jewish lawyer, leads Socialist hopes for victory with Hunter and Stokes aiming for Assembly seats.
Independence Kan October 6 The Daily Reporter reports Governor Haskell of Oklahoma has urged President Roosevelt to revoke the Foster Blankets lease of the Osage nation calling it a Republican grant. The lease originally covered the entire Osage nation and was approved by Secretary Hoke Smith under Grover Cleveland. It was later criticized by Secretary Hitchcock as the most scandalous act of the Interior Department, leading to a reduction to lands where expenditures were made in the search for oil.
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