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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
7
President Taft voyages through New York with James Sherman amid thunderous crowds. He ridicules Bryan and praised Republican record, arguing Roosevelt era prosperity depends on decisive trust regulation and persistent reform. The day ends with large street demonstrations and a Taft victory outlook.
Taft argues individual reform builds communities and warns Bryan seeks overnight fixes. He defends bank guarantee law in Oklahoma, says Bryan’s remedies are unjust and impractical. Taft spoke to about a thousand at the Orpheum after Majestic remarks with Sherman, and addressed large crowds at Canastota and Oneida about prosperity, wages, and political certainty.
Oneonta to Utica journey marks James Sherman campaign through three counties along Mohawk and Susquehanna valleys. Despite a snowstorm he rode in an automobile at the head of the line, urging support for Taft and warning of Bryan and the Democratic ticket on November 4.
Boston October VI Taft defends immigration laws and rejects opposition to all immigration. He aligns with Republicans and supports current administration under Straus, with needed amendments to better exclude anarchists and enemies of society.
W A Jameson chairman of the Order of Railway Conductors board of adjustment told The Tribune Denver in October that Democratic charges about Taft’s injunction were unjust. He said Taft’s rulings favored labor and most conductors would vote for Taft and Sherman, though some railroad orders had to amend constitutions to fit the law.
Ex mayor Seth Low spoke at Camp Taft on the Republican and Democratic tickets in a crowded meeting. He defended Governor Hughes and criticized Marcus Hanna era policies while noting the Public Service Commission ordered restoration of transfers, with only a Chanler party member opposing.
Taft may visit Lakewood after the election for an extended rest possibly until inauguration. Plans proposed include turning the Country Club building into Taft’s offices near the golf links. John Hays Hammond said plans were being formed but decisions were still under consideration.
Governor Hughes urged voters in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Steuben counties to back his record of executive efficiency. He spoke from cars and a special train, visited Brocton Mayville Jamestown and other towns, arguing for a large turnout on November 3 and defending his veto actions. Local Republicans and allied factions backed his bid, with crowds of hundreds to thousands attending multiple stopovers.
The Business Men's Republican Association parade unfolds today with Rear Admiral Goghlan as grand marshal. Officials forecast divisions marching from 16:00 onward, heavy participation from lawyers, bankers, and dozens of trade groups led by Marshals in each division. The route runs Worth Street to Broadway to Fifth Avenue ending near 42nd Street, with reviews by James Schoolcraft Sherman and Elihu Root from the Worth monument grandstand.
In a recent interview John De Witt Warner, former Democratic Congressman, said he will vote for Governor Hughes. He argued that if Hughes loses, it will be due to corrupt interests tied to private franchises and the failed public service commission, not farmers. Warner said he supported Hughes now for the same reason he voted against him two years ago.
A district celebration tonight features two hundred fifty two horse trucks forming the parade with a six horse truck. Candidates W J Popper for Senate and David Morton for Assembly will ride. Three bands travel in automobile trucks. union men drive. Prizes await best turnout. Representative Parsons to judge from the assembly district club stand.
Delaney Verplanck, a member of an old Knickerbocker family, supports Charles E Hughes at Democratic conventions in Dutchess County. He printed Massachusetts ballot ads and editorials praising Hughes and wrote that voting for Hughes transcends party, highlighting public utilities regulation and constitutional obedience.
Secretary Luke E. Wright spoke at two GOP rallies in Baltimore finishing the campaign. He compared Taft and Bryan records and harshly criticized Bryan's ideas, saying Bryan uses Jeffersonian rhetoric but his principles would make a Jeffersonian Democrat faint.
Washington dispatch notes Homer N. Lockwood of Auburn recounting a Swiss Alps trip. A Lincoln party of twenty six Bryan supporters unexpectedly reveals Taft backing, showing local split as Bryan forecasts victory.
Herbert Persons, president of the Republican County Committee, seeks re election in the 13th District with strong backing from Manhattan and The Bronx supporters. The indorsement circular is signed by Joseph H. Choate Horace Porter Henry W Taft Stewart L Woodford Seth Low Charles Whitman Jacob H Schiff William R Willcox and P Tecumseh Sherman.
Augustus Thomas and Senator Daniels addressed a Progressive Democratic League and Southern Democrats gathering at Cooper Union. The Lambs, Players, and Green Room Club participated. Thomas avoided attacking Tammany Hall, but criticized the Republican administration and urged support for his ally Bryan.
Senator Knox, Lieutenant Governor Murphy, and Congressman Graham led a Republican campaign close in Allegheny County at Carnegie Hall with a large parade. Knox attacked labor’s demands and Gompers backing Bryan, arguing Bryan would end tariffs and threaten American business while Taft would protect workers and provide stability.
The Tribune Bureau reports from Washington that the Secretary of War at the White House pronounced Tennessee doubtful. Wright notes anti Aryan sentiment may hurt Taft in Tennessee though some expect him to win there. He cites chaotic conditions and split party votes could affect governor race results.
One hundred German society representatives met at Terrace Garden under the United German Society to hear Theodore Sutro attack Governor Hughes for not backing a proposed bill. Sutro, as chairman, reviewed efforts for the measure to create a commission to revise laws on Sabbath observance and other moral topics, contending the Governor lacked proper sympathy.
William Leary superintendent of elections announced last night that warrants were issued for the arrest of several individuals in the 11th Assembly District of Kings County, the district including the Coney Island Jockey Club buildings. The warrants followed an investigation into a surge in registrations and included the case of Patrolman Thomas Madigan arraigned on illegal registration charges. Bail was set at 100 for the grand jury.
Colonel Franklin Bartlett writes to Henry F. Lier, stating he will vote for and support Charlies Beckett for Surrogate. Bartlett praises Beckett as capable and upright, arguing judicial nominations should be nonpartisan and merit-based, with renomination for meritorious incumbents and high-ranked men for vacancies.
Oscar S Straus secretary of commerce and labor spoke to over three thousand last night at Witch street and Park avenue. He compared Bryans remedies to a patent medicine claiming government ownership of railroads tort reform and a guaranteed bank currency would cure everything. Samuel S Koenig Republican candidate for Secretary of State followed applauded for criticizing Chanter and proposing PSC members be elected rather than appointed by the Governor.
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