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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
5
A gentleman claimed The Toledo Times and The Associated Press would publish a long two thousand word report about a peace agreement between Judge Taft and the speaker. The speaker denied any such agreement or trouble, insisting conversations were social or public. He urged stopping mischievous reporting.
Chicago Sept 3 Taft campaign details outline stops from Sandusky to Cincinnati with the Big Four train. Hitchcock, Williams and state chairs organize rallies and speeches by national figures plus paid speakers in late September and October, while Taft stays in Cincinnati for delegations and brief Midwest trips may occur in late October.
Hugh Gordon Miller led five hundred members of the Logan Club in Brooklyn in praising Governor Hughes. Miller read an unpublished letter from the Governor about Surrogate Beckett’s appointment, and said he favored another candidate but lauded the Governor’s high ground, drawing a Roosevelt parallel. Assistant U.S. Attorney Crim defended Hughes amid jeers from Roland Field's critics.
In Binghamton twelve of thirteen wards backed Governor Hughes with resolutions urging delegates from Broome County to support his renomination at the state convention. The actions were taken during Republican primaries held on September 3 in the city.
A test vote next Tuesday in nine districts aims to gauge Republican sentiment on Governor Hughes renominat ion. Leaders from districts 2, 6, 9, 18, 19, 25, 26, 30 and 31 describe diverse populations and varying stances, with some leaders hostile and others open to Hughes. The process involves two ballots, one marking Hughes on a city committee ticket, and a broader critique of using the nine district results to decide party mood.
A large Prospect Hall gathering denounces blue laws and pledges to back candidates resisting restrictive measures. Andrew MacLean, Senator Crosby, and J Grattan MacMahon voice opposition to executive interference and insist on liberty to pursue happiness. The event drew thousands, with demonstrations by racetrack supporters and bookmakers and coupons for track information."
Buffalo reports a crucial Erie county meeting to direct delegates for the state convention. Governor will be met by Postmaster Greiner and Timmerman and other Republicans. Timmerman notes Erie may stay uninstructed yet favor Governor’s renomination, aiming to handle any emergency at Saratoga.
Ex judge Parker yesterday at the Hoffman House avoided confirming a gubernatorial bid while critics noted his stance on the national ticket. Democratic leaders, including Mack and Hudspeth, outlined vigorous campaign plans, with speakers’ bureau chief Cummings predicting strong East action and college clubs under Luce and Mountjoy.
Ada Ohio Sept 3 Professor Aaron S Watkins was formally informed in Brown Auditorium at Ohio Northern University that he is the Prohibition party candidate for Vice President. Robert Patton of Springfield Ill delivered the notification address as Patton spoke the convention’s principles amid applause and reaction from a large audience.
Des Moines Iowa September 2 the House passed a concurrent resolution ordering the election of a short term U S Senator on September 9. The measure carried 72 to 2 with Democrats aligning with the Progressives in support.
In Boise Idaho on September 3 the Republican State Convention nominated Weldon B. Heyburn for United States Senator Thomas R Hamer for Congress and James H Brady of Bannock for Governor, with party support outlined for the ticket.
The Supreme Court denied the petition by Maurice V. Theall and Hugh A. McTernan of the Brooklyn anti McCarren faction to strike ten thousand dead or missing voters from the primary enrolment books. Justice Blackmar ruled the denial on lack of competent evidence in the moving papers. The decision leaves the question of use by repeaters to McCarren primary inspectors.
Mineola Long Island Sept 3 a conference among Sheriff Foster District Attorney Coles and Nassau County Supervisors aimed at curbing gambling during the Westchester Racing Association meet at Belmont Park They plan no betting at Belmont with the ring largely within county lines and will seek to have similar measures as Coney Island Jockey Club closing the betting ring and banning bookmaking from the track It also discusses Justice Gaynors bet ruling and possible noninterference with the court decision
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