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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
8
Roosevelt era policy highlights ten year postal improvements under Meyer. rural free delivery expanded to 16270 routes serving 16 million, savings and efficiency programs cut costs, mail handling reforms and new postal savings bank push. Registration alert closes voting day.
Brooklyn Republicans claim momentum from three days of registration gains across most assembly districts. Democrats report net gains in fourteen districts, while Republicans show net gains in nine, with notable shifts in Brownsville, Williamsburg, and racetrack areas. Brooklyn Republican chair Jacob Brenner cites new laws reducing fraudulent voting and sign-in hurdles as factors, predicting wins in the county and state.
A New York reader describes indigestion and acidity resolvable by Grape-Nuts and cream, eggs, toast, Postum and fruit. After two weeks digestion improved, appetite returned, and overall health felt restored, with a note that letters are genuine and human-interest material.
Yesterday the Central Federation Union held a contentious session over endorsing the American Federation of Labor campaign for the Democratic party. Delegates argued the circulars urged union contributions and endorsed Bryan, while some urged neutrality citing recent labor bills and political stances. The committee's recommendation to endorse was approved, despite protests from several delegates who repudiated the Gompers circulars.
Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell prepare to support James P. Nader, Democratic nominee in Brooklyn's 3d District, against Otto G. Foelker. Gompers will speak for Nader, Mitchell has drafted a district wide letter. Nader is national treasurer of the United Hatters of North America.
Philadelphia October 11 The Central Labor Union voted two to one to endorse Bryan for the presidency. A resolution previously tabled was adopted, signaling strong labor support. The Tribune edition notes voter registration reminders and booth locations in Manhattan and The Bronx for the last day to register.
Citywide Jewish registration tallies for three days reveal decreases vs prior year. A reporting error adjusted third day in the 27th Assembly District to 1,86 raising three day Manhattan and Bronx totals to 294,141, down 33,098 from 1906. Several Democratic districts decline while key Republican districts post gains.
A new law has kept down illegal registration that in other years has been prevalent in these districts. The measure appears to reduce fraudulent entries and improve voter compliance in the area.
State Chairman Woodruff disputes The Worlds canvass showing Chanler ahead and Taft weak in New York State. He argues the method overstates gains and miscalculates city and state totals, asserting Hughes would lead by about 15,000 statewide with Taft’s result much larger after correction.
Kingston recorded 1 724 registrations on Saturday with 3 418 total over two days, down 898 from the 194 figures but above prior years. In Saratoga Springs the first two days show gains over 1964, with every district topping Friday and Saturday records and more than 3 100 voters enrolled.
St Louis reports a registration of 154000 completed yesterday, the largest in the city’s history, reflecting a record turnout in the capital.
At a Central Federated Union gathering in the 2nd District Dr J P Thomas Independence Party candidate for Senator attacked Senator James J Frawley. The crowd denounced Frawley as an enemy of labor. A motion to endorse Thomas faced strong objections and the matter was sent to the executive committee. A committee was named to oppose Frawley, aiming to block his election regardless of other opponents.
Buffalo hosts the fortieth annual National American Woman Suffrage Association meeting as Annie Cobden Sanderson denounces idle rich women in a letter to NAWSA treasurer Harriet Taylor Upton. She urges American women to inject more revolt into the movement, warning that hesitation could cost votes.
This week will feature more Republican mass meetings with prominent speakers. Ex-Governor John S. Wise of Virginia and Francis H. Adams are slated at Camp Taft on East 15th Street. Other events include Camp Hughes and Union Square noon meetings with noted speakers such as George Henry Payne and Joel E. Spingarn, plus delegates from the Commercial Travellers and Industrial Leagues with speakers including W. J. Swope and A. R. Garrington.
In Philadelphia on October 11 Eugene V. Debs addressed a large crowd of workingmen who jammed the hall as thousands more filled the streets. Police arrested sixteen men for creating a disturbance as Debs denounced the government and parties. He spoke of an imminent great change, likening Roosevelt to Don Quixote and criticizing current leadership.
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, gave no new word yesterday on Mr. Bryan's speaking tour. Headquarters at the Hoffman House indicated unclear arrival day, with Mack likely remaining in Chicago until Bryan heads east, and Chanler preparing to accompany him to New York.
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