Hughes Gains Ground In Gubernatorial Nomination Fight
A morning conference at Timothy L Woodruff headquarters swayed delegates toward Hughes. William Berri refused nomination, Kings County shifted to Hughes, and upstate counties joined the Hughes bandwagon. Ninety-eight delegates cast for Hughes, with six voting against him. Joseph Levenson represented the 2d Assembly District on roll call.
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David J. Hill
William Berri
Kings County
Kings
New York County
Joseph Levenson
Convention seals Hughes ticket as Hill boom collapses
The Republican convention backed Governor Hughes and his ticket amid open opposition by leaders like Barnes and Aldridge. A Hill candidacy attempt failed after Secretary Root warned anti Hughes factions, leaving Wadsworth, Hughes, White, and allied figures as the consolidated slate.
Parnes and State Chairman Woodruff Congratulator
The photograph shows Parnes and State Chairman Woodruff congratulating White on the right. The image captures a ceremonial moment likely from a party event or political gathering.
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Woodruff
Nominating Speech Attacks Governor as Hughes Supporters Cheer
Chairman Woodruff and fellow platform makers come under fire over ballot reform. Frank K. Cook accuses Governor Hughes of disloyalty to the party while nominating Speaker Wadsworth, but fails to sway the crowd. Barnes backs Wadsworth amid repeated interruptions and Hughes loyalists in Albany County jeer and cheer.
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Albany County
Governor Renomination Plays Across Delegates
Dent and Mr. Taft urged Chairman Woodruff to renominate the Governor. Woodruff said Hughes would be renominated as opposition failed to unite on a strong challenger. Aldridge blamed premature publicity for wrecking the Hill boom but said it showed promise otherwise. Dr. Hill in Berlin denied being a candidate and said he had received no such notices.
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Saratoga
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Germany
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Ambassador Hill
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
Aldridge
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Hill
University of Rochester
United States Hotel
White
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Stewart
Amsterdam
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Hughes
Mr. Aldridge
Berlin
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Taft
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Erie
Parsons
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George J. Smith
George W. Dunn
John T. Mott
Hendricks
Fassett
Dent
Mr. Taft
New York
Taft Sends Thanks to New York Convention
The telegram from Cincinnati dated September 15, 1908, expresses President Taft’s gratitude for New York State Convention resolutions and goodwill after adopting Taft’s platform. It was read at the Saratoga convention adjournment.
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Saratoga
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Cincinnati
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York State
William H. Taft
President Roosevelts reaction to Hughes nomination at Saratoga
The President expressed pleasure at Governor Hughes being named the Republican nominee after Saratoga convention action. Secretar y Loeb said Roosevelt had no second choice and endorsed Hughes as his pick, while Maine election results and Haight endorsement by the state convention were noted.
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Sherman
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White
Wadworth
Oyster Bay
Saratoga
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Loeb
Mr. Hughes
Haight Seen Likely for Re-election to Court of Appeals
Rochester dispatch reports that the Democratic State Convention is poised to nominate Judge Albert Haight for a second term as associate judge of the Court of Appeals. Despite internal party squabbles, leaders indicate Haight will be the choice when the convention meets tomorrow.
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Court of Appeals
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Tribune
Rochester
Albert Haight
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