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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
17
The speaking tour features Bishop Fallows remarks on Taft’s fitness for the presidency. Foraker extols Taft’s experience from the Philippines to the Canal, predicting success. Harris avoids politics at a promise to Democrats, while a rough Toledo reception follows a windy voyage by ship Jessamine.
Onlookers at Middle Bass Island Ohio witness Taft's parade reception with notable figures including Senator Dick Governor Harris and General Keifer. Handshake fervor among Civil War nurses and veterans persists while militia protect the procession amid cheers and occasional salutes. Taft and companions travel from Toledo aboard the Jessamine reaching Middle Bass Island by 10:45 PM after a rough voyage.
James S. Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate attended the National Eisteddfod of Welsh societies in Richfield Springs N Y. He presided at the opening and addressed the crowd highlighting Welsh American traits. Nearly a thousand singers performed with prizes totaling over 2000 dollars. The festival will continue tomorrow.
Ben Fe Chapin editor of The Railroad Employee, official publication of the Order of Railroad Station Agents, urged Taft and Sherman after attending a Providence reunion of nearly two hundred New England railroad conductors. He argued organized labor favors Taft by at least three quarters, opposing Bryan's government ownership ideas and warning that government control risks frequent management changes.
The Prohibition party in State convention nominated a slate led by Governor candidates Rev. Dr. George E F Stockwell of Fort Plain and Marshall A Hudson of Syracuse. Other statewide posts were Edwin Welch Westfield Secretary of State H L Fore Auburn Controller William J Richardson Wellsville and W Fred L Maniere New Rochester Estorney General Albert W Pearson Niagara Falls Engineer and Surveyor. Stockwell led with 232 votes and Hudson with 219.
Watertown New York September 2 Senator George H Cobb was nominated by Republicans on the first ballot for the State Senate seat representing Oswego and Jefferson counties in the Seventh District.
Herkimer N Y Sept 2 Charles B Millington of Herkimer was today nominated for Congress as the successor of James Sherman Vice Presidential nominee of the Republican party.
William L. Ward a New York Republican official says the President does not issue orders to state leaders on Governor Hughes renomination. He notes the President has no plan to punish colleagues for differing views and expects the state convention to decide. Westchester GOP backs the ticket, and several candidates may run.
The Ulster County Pomona Grange at New Paltz approved by unanimous vote resolutions praising Hughes and allies for supporting Grange principles and reform measures. It denounces attempts by machine politicians to defeat his nomination and defends loyalty to Governor and public policies.
In Oswego New York James S. Sherman Republican Vice Presidential candidate writes to rector Rev R H Gesner in support of Governor Charles E Hughes renomination. He confirms he shares Gesners view and believes Hughes will be renominated at the state convention.
Albany September 2 The Taft-Hughes League of Albany County organized to back Governor Hughes re nomination opened headquarters today and plans to send a delegation to Saratoga for the Republican State Convention.
Samuel Gompers opened his Texas campaign for the Democratic national ticket here last night appealing to every man present regardless of labor affiliation to vote for Bryan.
In Watertown Democratic conventions Frank B. Paddock and Henry Purcell Jr. won nominations for the 1st and 24th Jefferson County districts. The event featured reconciliation of several factions amid earlier intra party divisions.
Complete Vermont governor results show George H. Prouty ahead of Democrat Burke by 29,376 votes. Republicans 71 percent of the total, Independence League 23 percent, Prohibitionists 1.13 percent, Socialists two thirds of 1 percent. Past totals and legislative gains indicate a steady Republican majority and a Democratic Senate seat for the first time in years.
Republicans at national headquarters praised Vermont results as a trustworthy omen for Maine and a strong GOP showing in November. William L. Ward and Postmaster General Meyer predicted wide majorities for Taft and Sherman, while Herbert Parsons and Woodruff called Vermont a favorable sign. General Powell Clayton warned Arkansas counting laws favor Democrats and hinder election protection.
The Personal Liberty League plans a mass meeting at Prospect Hall Brooklyn tonight to push liberal laws. Ex Judge Jacob Neu will preside with speakers including Andrew McLean J Grat tan MacMahon and others. The group aims not to denounce nominees but to press candidates on key questions and endorse the most satisfactory. The leadership slate lists Franklin Bartlett as president and Frank W Thorp as secretary among other officers and notable backers from commerce baseball and entertainment.
Chicago September 2 Chairman Hitchcock will travel to Indianapolis to confer with Vice President Fairbanks on Friday then proceed to Toledo and Middle Bass Island to meet Taft. Afterward he goes to New York as Sherman begins his itinerary with speeches at the Hamilton Club on September 28.
Essex County Republican delegates chosen at Elizabethtown include W. C. Witherbee ex congressman Wallace T Foote R A Severance George A Stevens and C E Brevoort. An effort to instruct for Frank Witherbee failed as W C Witherbee stated he is not a candidate and will support Hughes. Delegates go uninstructed but a majority favored endorsing Governor Hughes for renomination.
Ithaca New York September 2 Senator Owen Cassidy of Watkins announced his candidacy for re nomination to the Senate insisting his record merits renomination. He will attend the Senate convention on September 5 and would not oppose Governor Hughes despite a single vote difference. Cassidy faces opposition over his votes against anti race track betting legislation amid Agnew Hart measures.
National Chairman Norman E. Mack announced Robert S. Hudspeth of New Jersey as vice-chairman to run the East campaign with a twenty-member sub-committee of national committeemen and prominent Democrats. John E. Lamb and George W. Greene were named vice chairmen of the executive and club organization committees, respectively. Herman Ridder heads the Eastern publicity bureau and John J. Kennedy of Buffalo is secretary. Mack praised Vermont gains, noting a 29,000 Democratic plurality, and projected optimism for future returns despite the Republican downturn.
Governor Hughes names George D. Beattys of Brooklyn as commissioner to take evidence and report on charges against Albany County Sheriff Joseph Besch. Hearings set in the Capitol beginning September 11, with the Civic League accusing the sheriff of failing to suppress gambling.
Albany dated Sept 2 describes Governor Hughes appointing a state conservation commission. Members include James S Whipple chairman Raymond A Pearson F C Stevens Andrew S Draper Henry H Persons and Frederick Skene. The group will implement Roosevelt's national commission suggestion to foster state national coordination.
Public Service Commission Chairman William R. Willcox welcomed President Roosevelt's call to renominate Governor Hughes. He stated the President acted as a citizen and affirmed his own view that Hughes will be the sole candidate at the convention on the first ballot.
Thomas L. Hisgen and William Randolph Hearst launched a country wide campaign for the Independence party, traveling through Indiana Illinois Ohio and Texas toward the Pacific Coast. They plan to speak at the Indiana state convention in Indianapolis and in Milwaukee before continuing west with Vice Presidential candidate John Temple Graves joining in Virginia.
Telegraph report from Omaha on September 2 notes that with few precincts in, Dahlman and Shallenberger are competing for the Democratic nomination for governor. Dahlman claims his own nomination while Bryan allies may not support Shallenberger, signaling a split Democratic vote and likely re-election of Republican Governor Sheldon.
Revival in Democratic ranks suggests Martin W. Littleton, Manhattan resident, as Governor nominee with Charles F. Murphy backing him and Lt Governor Chanler out of the race. Littleton previously defended Borough President Ahearn in a Governor-initiated removal case and aims to practice law for six years before seeking the nomination.
Georgia Senate refuses to take up the convict lease reform bill passed by the House and adopts a plan to end convict leasing when current contracts expire March 31 next. The House measure allowed counties to hold convicts until December 31, 1911, if not claimed by counties.
Albany Sept 2 John W Wheelock second deputy superintendent of state banks resigned and his resignation was accepted by Superintendent Clark Williams. The position carries a 4000 salary. Wheelock has been nominated by the Republican party for Albany County treasurer. A letter made public shows Williams suggested he leave state service in view of his nomination.
Tonopah Nevada September 2 The Nevada Democratic State Convention renominated Francis G Newlands for United States Senator and George A Bartlett for Congress today.
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