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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
24
The New York Democratic State Convention eröffnet amid tension as McCarren supporters rally while Murphy and Cohran factions clash over seating. Judge O Brien and Morgan J O Brien serve as temporary leaders as delegates crowd the Rochester hall. The day ends with contested seats unresolved and platform drafting under way.
Delegates clash as the convention battles over contested seats in Kings County and nearby districts. The Chautauqua and Herkimer contests resolve with seating compromises while Chanler and Herrick campaigned amid party pressure. Conners pushes Chanler as upstate leaders pledge loyalty and bustle fills the night.
Iala Conners and Charles Murphy led delegates from across New York as Chanler’s gubernatorial bid drew interest. Erie County pledged on first ballot while other counties wavered. no governor candidate yet chosen. National Chairman Mack noted it looked like Chanler.
At dawn a conference including Charles F. Murphy and Daniel F. Cohalan of Tammany Hall, State Chairman William J. Conners, and National Chairman Norman E. Mack produced a proposed slate for ratification at the upcoming Democratic State Convention. It names Ben Stuyvesant Chanler for Lieutenant Governor, Francis Burton Harrison for Governor, John S. Whalen as Secretary of State, Frank Kellogg as Attorney General, George Palmer as Attorney General, Martin H. Glynn as State Treasurer, Julius Hauser as State Controller, and George Ricker as State Surveyor with Suffolk and Monroed counties represented.
Rochester dispatch says headquarters view the McCarren cases settlement will keep Murphy and Senator McCarren from pursuing warfare until the November election. Both men are expected to aid the state and national tickets, avoiding further partisan clashes.
Hartford report notes ex Governor Thomas M Waller of New London is urged to lead the party but resists running. Delegates consider possible candidates including General Henry A Bishop Judge A Heaton Robertson Homer S Cummings and Senator Archibald McNell as the convention convenes with Waller opposing a gubernatorial bid.
John Temple Graves today challenged John W. Kern to a joint debate. If Kern accepts they will meet in Louisville tomorrow.
William Titcomb, former Western manager, seeks a receiver for E McIlhenny Canning and Manufacturing, a $10 million firm making tabasco sauce and oyster goods. The suit claims insolvency, $690,000 debt, $1 million bonds, and failure to file state papers. Authorities seek stay on removal of Chicago warehouses goods valued over $100,000.
In Pittsburg courts a receiver is sought for the National Slavonic Society with 80000 members. The St. Michael's Archangel Association No. 459 of New York City files the bill alleging mismanagement and a treasury shortfall from 500000 to 27000. Anthony Ambrose, national president, is named. a Pittsburg firm with treasury access is accused of risky loans. The Chicago Supreme Council resignation and new council formation are linked to the action.
An Empire Theatre audience member identified Mrs Isabelle Erhardt Lee daughter of Colonel Joel Erhardt in a salient part of John Drew's Jack Straw. She, a prominent New York socialite, appeared in a Broadway production and was seen at her father's home on West Sixth Street last night.
Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan travels from Trenton to Jersey City and Rochester with stops in Camden, Philadelphia, and Trenton. He receives large crowds, attacks Taft, and calls for national unity on a progressive platform amid New Jersey party tensions.
Washington September 15 Navy Department plans new line officer posts for ordnance and engineering once Atlantic fleet returns. Expect detachments for special training in Washington and at navy yards as officers are assigned to advanced instruction and shipboard duties.
William J. Bryan challenged his Republican opponent in an interview during a Philadelphia stop. He defended his record on tariff reform income tax and voter access while criticizing Taft for dodging questions. Bryan arrived from Baltimore and spoke at Dooner's Hotel and a newspaper office before a Bellevue-Stratford luncheon.
Delegates from St. Lawrence Saratoga Fulton Hamilton Essex Washington Clinton Franklin and Lewis counties met in Rochester to discuss Thomas F Conway of Plattsburg as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. They endorsed his candidacy and urged Charles F Murphy and State Chairman Conners to consider his claim, noting his two prior runs for Attorney General.
The American battleship fleet, aided by the colliers Taurus and Epsom, will prolong its stay in Albany Western Australia delaying departure to Manila from Thursday morning to Thursday evening. Admiral Sperry is indisposed. Rear Admiral Emory represents him at a reception with Western Australia officials and Albany citizens. Amoy dispatch notes Yale graduate E E Moran of Hartford representing Chinese customs and Captain J H Reeves attending as American Legation representative.
Washington reports the War Department believes Colonel W. F. Stewart soon will be retired on disability after medical exams. The move would grant three quarters pay. Stewart, exiled at Fort Grant, Arizona, has resisted retirement, drawing political attention from relatives and friends.
Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery Service was barred from the endurance test at Fort Huachuca after a medical survey found cardiac hypertrophy duration and mitral insufficiency. He was ordered to return to Fort Grant, with possible reversal unlikely. Stewart contests the findings but will follow orders, insisting he is in good health and willing to try the tests by ride or walk.
Newport R I Sept 15 The cruiser Yankee, flagship of the submarine flotilla, was twice theoretically blown to pieces by the boats during recent maneuvers at Buzzard's Bay. The attack by the Coraes a Woe Tarantula and Plunger occurred in daylight as part of the regular exercises amid 24 hour tests set for tomorrow.
A private message announces the resignation of Sefior Corea as Nicaraguan Minister to Washington and the promotion of Dr. Rodolfo Espinosa to Minister of Affairs. Pio Bolanos becomes first secretary of the Nicaraguan legation in Washington while remaining consul in New York.
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