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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
5
The speaker defends press liberty and public discourse while praising Republican governance, urging prudent conservation of natural resources, state forestry, water power, and agricultural education. He lauds reform, warns against corruption, and contrasts intelligent policy with Bryan’s proposed remedies, ending with a public reception after a trotting show.
Ex Senator Elon R. Brown, who opposed Governor Hughes during his presidential bid, will support Hughes at the state convention. Other delegates have favored Hughes’ renomination, but Brown recently decided to abide by the majority.
Rochester September 10 Judge Benton of the Supreme Court sustained an injunction preventing the Independent Order of Foresters from raising its assessment rates. The ruling blocks the planned increase, halting the financial move for members.
Governor Hughes praised play as essential for child development and public health during a keynote at the Playground Congress in the American Museum of Natural History. He urged preserving childhood, building playgrounds, and stressing self restraint and citizen conscience to safeguard society.
Herbert Parsons was unanimously re-elected president of the Republican County Committee at the Murray Hill Lyceum amid cheering. New appointments included Collin H. Woodward as first vice president and Samuel S. Koenig as second vice president, with two new members on the executive committee.
The Wadsworth Merritt Republican organization of New York's 3rd District plans to back William H. Vicary of Lockport for the Republican nomination for Attorney General at Saratoga. State Committeeman John A. Merritt has supported Vicary for two months and discussed with state leaders the chance of recognition. The bloc also aligned with Merritt in Niagara battles against Congressman Peter A. Porter at recent caucuses.
Adirondack forests smoke toward Albany as fires spread along the New York Central line from Horseshoe to Nehasane Park in Hamilton County with other outbreaks at Griffin Benson and near Mountain View Owl's Head in Franklin County. Fire patrols and wardens work to limit damage as rain is urged. in Syracuse a yellow sky is blamed on distant fires.
Orders posted at the Pennsylvania Railroad shops raise the standard to fifty hours weekly effective tomorrow. The change impacts about ten thousand employees, most of whom had been limited to thirty six hours a week since last November.
Elmira Sept 1 Chemung County Republicans select Fassett Tompkins Sherman Markthaler French Hawkes Shrive Owens for state convention. Buck withdraws resolution supporting Hughes. Baxter quits party line and backs Cassidy as independent. Cassidy plans to speak honestly on the telegram. Lowman nominated for Assembly. Monticello and Oneida and Middletown notes in separate conventions with Hughes, Bradley, Rose, Davenport nominees and no party instructions.
Brooklyn Republicans met in 23 assembly districts to elect delegates for the state convention. Only the 1st district instructed to vote for Governor Hughes, praising his clean politics, while several districts expressed anti Hughes sentiment and many did not instruct delegates.
State Chairman Woodruff announced Elihu Root would serve as both temporary and permanent chairman of the Saratoga convention. Joseph H. Choate was initially selected for permanent chair. the change was explained by the organizers. General Woodford may speak for Governor Hughes, while Horace White is discussed as Lieutenant Governor candidate. Mayor Gaus of Albany is tipped as Republican nominee for Controller. The state committee plans to finish organization at the United States Hotel and set convention procedures. the gathering begins Monday afternoon and runs most of Tuesday.
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