Political maneuvering at convention over Hughes and Woodward clout
A New York convention scene unfolds with lawmakers like William Berri Horace White and Speaker Wadsworth weighing loyalties. The Erie Woodward faction may pivot to Hughes if needed, while St Lawrence delegates back Wadsworth unless a winner emerges. Greiner shifts with anti-Hughes forces, aiming for local advantage as Root speeches stir strategy. Aldridge and Monroe group keep options open for O Malley and party leverage.
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Hughes
Root
Erie
Woodward
Justice Woodward
George W. Aldridge
Monroe
Barnes and Fassett
Aldridge
Edward H. O'Malley
Field narrows down talk of minor places in New York
Telegraph from Saratoga reports Governor nomination overshadowing minor state ticket contests. Candidates vigorously campaign and align voters, with strong missionary work shrinking the field. Details indicate campaigns intensify as preliminary selections proceed in the state.
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Tribune
Saratoga
N. Y
Incil
Hughes Tide Dominates New York Delegation Scene
At Oyster Bay the President endorses Governor Hughes for renomination amid a fractious anti Hughes bloc. Upstate leaders, Erie and Monroe counties, and Wadsworth fight to shape delegates as Prentice and O Malley surge for Attorney General and the Erie delegation leans Hughes.
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Ezra Prentice
Mr. Prentice
Prentice
Herbert Parsons
New York
Parsons
New York City
New York County
Upstate
Kings County
Kings
Westchester
Wadsworth
Livingston
Edward R. O'Malley
G. D. B. Hasbrouck
Kingston
Erie County
O'Malley
Allegany
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
Platform Committee Names Anti-Hughes Wing Leaders
Saratoga Sept 14 The Republican State Convention platform committee includes many anti Hughes faction leaders and names Job E Hudges of New York as chairman. The roster lists Woodruff Mayer Boyd Southwick Malby Fassett Ray Smith Raines Hooker Phillips and others from each district.
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Saratoga
Hughes
Job E. Hudges
New York
Woodruff
Mayer
Charles J. Boyd
Southwick
Albany
Malby
St. Lawrence
Fassett
Chemung
Assembly
Ray B. Smith
John Raines
Percy Hooker
Jesse 5 S. Phillips
Allegany
Judiciary Committee
The
Congress
Roosevelt backs Hughes renomination in official statement
Oyster Bay September 14 The President released an official statement saying he has no intention of dictating but has told friends who spoke to him that he strongly favors the renomination of Governor Hughes.
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Oyster Bay
Root
Hughes
William Barnes, Jr
Albany County
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt endorsement signals Hughes renomination
Saratoga reports reactions to President Roosevelt's statement backing Governor Hughes. State leaders split. pro Hughes supporters praise the move while anti-Hughes figures discount or critique its impact. Some comments suggest the endorsement may decisively steer the convention outcome.
Six Districts Against Hughes In New York Assembly Contest
In Saratoga New York County first Assembly District ex Leader Husch faced William G Rose after the new leader's election. Credentials committee to meet at 9 30 tomorrow. Delegation leaders reported to Chairman Parsons that all but six districts supported Hughes in the governorship race.
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Saratoga
N. Y
New York County
Husch
William G. Rose
Parsons
Hughes
Root Speech Stirs Delegates at New York GOP Convention
Elihu Root, secretary of state and temporary chairman, electrified delegates at the Saratoga Republican state convention opening. He urged loyalty to party and country to secure New York’s electoral votes for Taft and Sherman, attacked Bryan, and called for steady reform grounded in present achievements. Delegates filled the hall as banners and mixed music underscored a tense, hopeful start.
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Saratoga
Eliiu Root
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
Hughes
Bryan
Charles E. Hughes
Empire State
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Lincoln
America
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Queens
Warren
Onedaga
Monroe
Shemman
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