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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
9
A lengthy Senate remarks segment critiques Bryan and defends Taft, arguing the campaign hinges on monetary policy credibility and Republican achievements. Knox cites credit, railroad, and labor protections while condemning Bryan’s stance and demagogy, framing the election as a test of national tradition and governance.
The piece argues that Mr Gompers seeks to strip property of legal protection and questions Mr Bryan about this stance. It declares that if true, Bryan would align with class privilege and erode judiciary functions. if false, Bryan’s labor support would be under false pretenses.
Albany October 2 Civil Service employees in the State Engineer's Department resisted a demand to contribute 3 percent of salaries to the Democratic state campaign fund. A man named Turner, claiming to collect for the party, was barred after being confronted by State Engineer Skene. The Civil Service law bans campaign solicitations within state departments. officials ordered strict refusal and warned of possible disciplinary action.
Results from an internal poll alarm the Democratic State Committee by showing William D. Shearn averaging 17 votes per district across 4,522 districts, totaling about 76,875. The poll implies Hearst tickets split more from Democrats than Republicans, with Hisgen and Graves getting less. Tammany leaders fear Shearn's momentum as Hughes gains. Conners hints at further campaign plans.
Chicago today releases detailed campaign contributions to the Democratic fund. Notable gifts include a $400 check from Edward L. Steckel of Doylestown and multiple $100 gifts from individuals and party clubs in Ohio, Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Massachusetts, Missouri, Wisconsin, and more. Additional checks show varied amounts from state associations and club committees, including sizable sums from Jefferso n County Bryan and Kern Club and Alabama business men. The list also names contributors from Colorado, California, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming, and Montana, highlighting broad national support.
The Democratic National Committee completed Bryan's farewell East Coast itinerary. He will speak Friday in New Jersey, then Saturday from a rear car on an Erie railroad special train with a night Elmira meeting, including a detailed stop schedule from Monroe to Hancock and Binghamton to Waverly. Monday features Madison Square Garden in New York after Westchester County auto stops, followed by labor and college club events in Brooklyn and Harlem, with additional meetings organized by Senator McCarren and anti-McCarrenites. Wednesday concludes with a speech in New Rochelle.
In Schenectady and Albany and Troy he will speak in the evening. He will also address Syracuse audiences on Thursday night.
Oklahoma Governor Haskell’s $600,000 libel suit against W. R. Hearst, filed in Omaha, is deemed invalid by prominent attorneys. They note Nebraska law forbids punitive damages in libel cases and that $360,000 of the claim is punitive, plus the petition lacks the required affidavit.
Dispatch from Philadelphia reports James Kerr, Democratic national committee man for Pennsylvania, seriously ill with a liver disease in a private Philadelphia hospital. Doctors debate the advisability of an operation. Hudspeth said Kerr has suffered a nervous breakdown at a friend's home for three weeks and will be sent back to Philadelphia soon.
A wind shifted a Taft banner near Maiden Lane and Nassau Street while Republicans fixed it. The Carnegie Hill intercollegiate mass meeting on October 30 will feature Secretary Root, with delegations from Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, NYU, City College, and others. East tour reports boost Taft at Republican HQ. Swanson to speak at Cooper Union for Southern Democrats. Railroad workers and labor issues cited in Taft support. Feeney critiques Bryan's labor record.
Springfield Ohio October 3 Eugene V Debs was too fit to leave his berth when the Red Spectal arrived at Springfield today, the railroad car crowd and police keeping him aboard as protesters gathered outside the station. Debs remained seated while supporters shouted. The scene reflected tense politicking around the socialist leader during his stop in the city.
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