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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
17
Timothy L. Woodruff and James Brenner oversaw tests in Brooklyn districts to gauge Republican sentiment toward Governor Hughes. Results show low turnout and mixed signals with German and Jewish vote districts skewing, while some districts reported stronger anti Hughes majorities.
Chaos erupted at several polling sites in Manhattan and The Bronx as thousands blocked Madison Avenue and police dispersed the crowd with nightsticks. Dozens were arrested for illegal voting and disorderly conduct amid clashes linked to Democratic leadership battles between Ganley and Frawley, Morris and Berry, and other disputed ballots.
Schools across the country adopt Pianola pianos to teach music appreciation. The Farrand School of Detroit purchases the Stuyvesant Pianola Piano for $600 cash after a contested bid, with a committee of twelve patrons evaluating dealers and favoring merit over price concessions.
In Kings County Republicans secured victories in four major contests. Ralston defeated Snyder in the 1st Assembly District, Beattie held off Partridge in the 24th, Connell beat Parshall in the 9th, and Schnitzspan led England and Towle in the 20th. Executives named include Wentz and Vass along with a full slate of 1 through 23 districts listed.
A pistol shot near the 17th Election District polling place on Jackson Avenue sparked a chase that ended with a man arrested at a fish store. District Attorney Darrin nabbed William McLoughlin of Hunters Point Avenue. Police reported repeaters from the gashouse district involved. Across Astoria, Reedy and Porter were arrested for illegal voting as primaries raged between Cassidy and Gresser factions, with varied results across districts.
In Manhattan and the Bronx yesterday two district leaders were defeated. William G. Rose ousted George 8. Husch in the 1st Assembly District and Charles B. Fage beat William Hahn in the 13th by a narrow margin. In the 15th District Leslie S. Lockhart, backed by Lemuel E. Quigg, challenged Harry W. Mack, who narrowly retained leadership. Mack blamed former Congressman Douglas for stirring strife as his ticket collapsed.
The article notes party leaders and close tallies across districts. Commissioner Page narrowly led Hahn by thirteen votes in the 13th Assembly District totals 633 to 620, with Hahn's club listing 632 to 630. Rose won the 1st District 508 to 476 over Husch. Samuel Krulewitch was re elected Republican leader in the 26th District unopposed. Headley Greene retained leadership in the 34th District with 180 to 96 against Lowe. Frederick Werner was expected to head an opposition ticket but none appeared.
Governor Charles E. Hughes hurried from Albany to New York City to cast his ballot in the 27th Assembly District. Reaching Grand Central at 8 pm, he and Alderman B W B Brown rode to the voting place at 716 Eighth Avenue, voting No. 20, then met election officers before departing to Cortland later.
Norwich and Lewis County Republican gatherings endorsed Charles E Hughes for renomination after loud demonstrations. The Chenango County slate led by Jotham P Allds named Julian C Scott for Assembly, R M Clark treasurer, Frank Crumb poorhouse head, Archie D Gibbs county judge. Lewis County delegates also chose Knapp Boshart Chickering Parker Holt for state, with Boshart Renominated for Assembly.
Patrolman Snedeker says McCarren associate faced by arrest with a black jack on him and concealed weapons charge slated for Adams Street court. William Nolan of Baltic Street caught by election inspector while depositing ten ballots. Efforts to arrest Thomas F Wogan and James Dahm failed as AG Jackson named Magner to probe ballot box stuffing. Doyle blames McCarrenites.
In yesterday's primaries Tammany district leadership largely held, with notable clashes in the 35th where Park Commissioner Berry lost to Alderman Morris by 2,376 to 2,145. Curry beat Coughlin in the 13th, McManus re-elected in the 11th Assembly District with 5,117 votes to 153 for Lee, Nagle re-elected in the 30th, and McGuire beating Smith in the 32d by 4,776 to 91 amid accusations of stolen ballots and police interference. Frawley retained the 26th Assembly District leadership with 2,029 votes to 334 for Ganley.
Standpatters declare victory after deadlocking both houses over the Iowa short term United States Senate race. In the House Cummins polled 4, Porter 31, standpatters uncounted. in the Senate Cummins 21, Porter 4 with scattered votes. A joint ballot Wednesday is promised to seal what supporters call a permanent win.
Opposition from state organization leaders to Governor Hughes renomination appears to be fading as reports of strong national support grow. Key meetings at Republican headquarters discussed pressure for renomination, with Ward and Parsons indicating near unanimity among national and state leaders. Ex-Mayor Seth Low endorsed Hughes, urging renomination as the only viable choice, citing Hughes's Chicago convention support and reform record.
Francis H. Wilson reports postal card survey of Union League Club of Brooklyn members shows 173 replies with 167 favoring Governor Hughes renomination after 173 responses, 98 of 100 yesterday supporting him, and only six opposing. Roosevelt and “Anybody but Hughes” sentiments appear among dissenters. Wilson expects more replies and remains confident Hughes will be renominated.
Nassau County leaders meeting at Sagamore Hill with President Roosevelt concluded after about an hour that Governor Hughes is the strongest man to head the Republican ticket in New York for the coming election. Attendees included Congressman W. W. Cocks, William Moore, Chester Painter, Dr. Frederick Wright, William J. Young, Smith Cox, and Charles F. Lewis, chairman of the Nassau County Republicans.
Nathan Straus of New York was named president of the Bryan and Kern Business Men’s Association formed by Tim Bryan and the Democratic National Committee in Chicago. The group plans an active nationwide campaign with speaking tours through the Middle West and East, urging Democratic Senators, Representatives and Governors to devote time to campaign efforts.
A Bryan Hughes Campaign Club forms near Black Lake indicating split sentiment on Governor Hughes renomination. Public Service Commissioner Jont E. Eustis notes strong enthusiasm from young Democrats in Lawrence County while the club plans to back Bryan for president but support re election of the Governor.
A testimonial from an Indiana woman extols Postum as a constant flavor free of caffeine. She notes her husband and she feel well, with fewer gall colic attacks and chest heaviness since switching from coffee. The piece references The Road to Wellville and highlights recurring reader letters with interest.
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