Governors race shifts to Hughes as delegates rally support
A crucial conference at Timothy L. Woodruff's HQ drew state leaders and officials to back Hughes. William Berri refused to nominate his name, triggering a mass swing to Hughes from Kings County and upstate counties. New York County backed Hughes with 1981 delegates for him, four opposed.
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Ernor
Timothy L. Woodruff
Herbert Parsons
George W. Aldridge
Monroe County
William Barnes
Albany
William L. Ward
Westchester
Wadsworth
Berris
Brooklyn Standard Union
Greiner
Hughes
David J. Hill
William Berri
Kings County
Kings
New York County
Joseph Levenson
Hughes Wins Ticket as Republicans Rally for Campaign
The convention endorsed Governor Hughes and Speaker Wadworth backs the ticket. Leaders praise the result as a winning platform with loyalty to Taft and Sherman and a push to unify the party for the fall race.
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Tribune
Elihu Root
Parnes and State Chairman Woodruff atore White
The fragmented clipping shows Parnes with State Chairman Woodruff at a political event. The visible caption mentions White and a right side view, suggesting a group appearance or campaign gathering.
Political clash over reform ballots and direct primary
The article notes criticism of Chairman Woodruff and platform makers on ballot reform. Frank K. Cook attacks Governor Hughes over party loyalty while nominating Speaker Wadsworth. Barnes supports Wadsworth with a sharp anti Governor stance, facing interruptions and cheers from Hughes-Taft League supporters in Albany County.
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Woodruff
Kings County Republican Committee
Wadsworth
Frank K. Cook
Barnes
Hughes
Hughes-Taft League
Albany County
Failure of Hill boom shapes New York GOP drama
Saratoga dispatch details a late night bid to nominate David Jayne Hill for governor through an anti Hughes maneuver. Secretary Root's stand against the Hill plan and Taft Roosevelt preferences thwarted the scheme.
Renomination tensions in New York politics and Dr Hill denial
Early morning talks with Chairman Woodruff reaffirmed Hughes as the gubernatorial candidate as opposition failed to unite. Aldridge blamed premature publicity for the Hill boom's collapse and a midnight showdown. In Berlin, Dr David Jayne Hill denied any U S nomination interest and said he was not a candidate.
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The
Tribune
Saratoga
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Root
Woodruff
Ambassador Hill
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
Aldridge
Dr. Hill
Hill
University of Rochester
United States
Wadsworth
White
William Berri
Stewart
Amsterdam
Justice Woodward
Hughes
Mr. Aldridge
Berlin
Hendricks
Odell
Ward
Mr. Fassett
Herbert Parsons
Conferrees
Roosevelt
Taft
National Committee
Mr. Root
Eric
Parsons
William L. Ward
Lucius N. Littauer
George J. Smith
George W. Dunn
John T. Mott
Barnes
Fassett
Pres
Dent
Mr. Taft
New York Repubean
America
Mr Taft Sends Thanks From New York Convention
Telegraph message read at Saratoga marks Taft gratitude for New York State Convention adopting Taft platform resolutions. William H Taft expresses appreciation to Hon Lafayette B Gleason and convention members for their kind expressions and good wishes. Cincinnati dispatch dated September 15, 1908.
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Tribune
Saratoga
N. Y
Cincinnati
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York State
William H. Taft
President Roosevelts satisfaction over Hughes nomination
Oyster Bay Sept 15 The President’s secretary reports Roosevelt is greatly pleased that Saratoga delegates nominated Governor Hughes for governor. No second choice exists as the President advocated Hughes. Loeb notes Maine election approval and indorsement of Judge Haight by the Republican State Convention.
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Oyster Bay
Hughes
Saratoga
Roosevelt
Loeb
Mr. Hughes
Haight Likely Nominated Again for Court of Appeals
Rochester September 15. Democratic State Convention expected to nominate Judge Albert Haight to succeed himself as associate judge of the Court of Appeals. After internal scrambles, party leaders indicate strong support for Haight.
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Albert Haight
The
Court of Appeals
Haight
the Tribune
Rochester
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