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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
5
Theodore Roosevelt argues Governor Haskell aided Standard Oil interests while condemning Bryan’s anti trust proposals. He contrasts Taft’s actions with Foraker and denounces Haskell as unfit, citing university funding corruption and corporate ties. The letter urges Taft support for prudent reform over radical schemes.
In Columbus on September 23 President Roosevelt’s telegram reply was shown to Mr. Bryan. He took the message but said he was too tired to read it now and would study it in the morning.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 23 Governor Charles N Haskell denounces President Roosevelt as absurd and ridiculous in a heated reply to the President s remarks on Prairie Oil and Gas Creek land and other issues Haskell defends Hitchcock and asserts vetoes on child labor laws while pledging a full reply to Roosevelt and Hearst.
At the Republican state HQ Governor Hughes will give a non political talk at the German Orphan Asylum Mount Vernon on Tuesday October 13. He will also speak politically in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle that night and likely at Poughkeepsie on October 14. State Chairman Woodruff noted Democrat concerns over George R Sheldon and cites Haskell’s past Standard Oil hospitality and Wall Street links as possible voter leverage against Bryan in the West.
Jim H delivers important home news from the General Post Office in New York City. MAX HEALDY appears in the notice or related correspondence.
Oklahoma Governor Charles N. Haskell faces pressure from Democratic leaders and national committee members to quit his post as national treasurer amid disclosures of his Wall Street career and connections with Standard Oil. Col James M. Guffey and John T. McGraw welcomed the turmoil, while National Chairman Mack defended Haskell noting no concrete proof had been presented. Haskell declined to comment on New York’s removal story, dismissing claims linking Prairie Oil and Gas charges to the pressure.
Cornelus S. Loder files in Guthrie seeking 41890 76 plus costs and interest on a New York judgment against Oklahoma Governor Charles N. Haskell. The suit stems from a debt to the Illinois Steel Company tied to Haskell’s promotion of the Detroit & Lima Northern Railroad in the late 1800s.
The Illinois Steel Company attachment and a New York 1900 judgment face a 1908 Oklahoma suit amid Oklahoma Territory versus state rules. Governor Haskell’s residency claims collide with ten year territorial limits vs one year state limits, while Loder’s lawyers demur on liability and potential double liability through claims against the Illinois Steel Company.
Ex Attorney General Frank C. Monnett says if he named Governor Haskell it was to cite Charles B. Squire’s input. He asserts Haskell’s guilt is unproven, offers to testify before a grand jury, and explains the bribe payment method. Also notes Squire’s whereabouts and related legal actions against Haskell in Ohio and Detroit area rail cases. Registration days for the upcoming election are listed as October 5, 6, 10, and 12.
The piece recounts accusations against Governor Haskell from political opponents and former associates. Allegations include an alleged 1899 bribe plot involving Monnett and Frank Rockefeller, plus claims he impeded Oklahoma's AG against Prairie Oil and Gas. It notes railroad schemes, dubious bonds, losses to receiverships, and alleged long-running bankruptcy.
William J. Bryan spoke to crowds in Columbus and across Ohio, delivering twelve speeches during the second statewide entry. His overflow Columbus crowd numbered about twenty thousand, with earlier remarks to four thousand precinct committeemen. He pressed labor issues and opposed Taft on indirect contempt cases, naming several senators who supported the 1896 measure.
Justice George J. O Keefe will present the name of Justice Abel E. Blackmar to the Democratic judiciary convention. O Keefe is a delegate from the 12th Assembly District as Kings County moves toward Stapleton aligned delegates. Senator P H McCarren weighs a Kapper Bell ticket as Stapleton stays silent.
In Utica Curtis F Allalume is nominated for Congress by the Democrats of the 7th District to succeed James S Sherman. In Watertown Andrew C Cornwall of Alexandria Bay is nominated by the Democratic Convention for the 28th District.
Mayor McClellan appoints John J. Halloran, former Sewer Superintendent and real estate dealer of Flushing, as Tax Commissioner at 7.00 a year. The move signals anti Cassidy alignment within the Queens Democratic faction as party strategists foresee future city convention challenges. Halloran belongs to the Gresser Mara Harvey Democratic wing and serves on Queens County committee from the 4th Assembly District.
Chairman Connery announced the Democratic state ticket notification will be held Thursday October 1 in Red Hook, Chanler’s home. Ex Judge Parker будет permanent chairman and will deliver the notification speech. Delegates from over forty counties supported Chanler. Murphy at Tammany Hall discussed prospects but no speakers were chosen yet.
Lieutenant Governor Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler conducted a packed itinerary in New York state visiting Binghamton Oneonta and Cooperstown. He spoke at county fairs to cheering crowds praising good roads and rural improvements while joking about farm condition debates.
James A. Emerson of Warrensburg was renominated at the Republican convention in Plattsburg for State Senator from the Clinton Essex Warren district. Resolutions endorsed President Roosevelt and Governor Hughes.
Burglars tramped the family cat at 3 a m in D. A. Connors residence on Frankstown avenue. The cat attacked with fury and noise, forcing them to flee through a back window leaving silver on the floor. Connors vows to buy the cat the finest collar.
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