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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
17
The Taft campaign drew thousands to rallies in Waukesha and Racine with Governor Davidson ex-governor Heard and James J. Hill on hand. Taft praised Roosevelt policies amid industrial crowds at Allis-Chalmers and J. I. Case plants while warning against noisy local committees Pressed for rest, Taft aides fear overbearing supporters may force limits on appearances.
Dayton Ohio September 24 Mr Bryan will answer President Roosevelts letter replying to charges against Governor Haskell alleged interest in the Standard Oil Company He will not today due to speeches tonight and on the train discussions with companions yielded only that a reply would come at the earliest opportunity It could be by letter or a statement and the exact method time remain undecided Please note traveling companions and schedule influenced the timing of the reply
Governor Clarence J. Shearn of New York heads a slate with Lieutenant Governor Daniel W. Finnimore from St. Lawrence and Frank H. Stevens of Nassau as Secretary of State. Willard A. Glen from Onondaga serves as Controller, William I. Sirovich of New York as State Treasurer. William A. DeFord of Albany is Attorney General with M. J. Cafiero of Kings as State Engineer and Surveyor. Reuben Robie Lyon of Steuben is named Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals.
The Cooper Union convention of the Independence League opened with cheers for Mr Shearn, ended with laughter as rival candidates were nominated, and featured strict ten minute speaking limits. Women attended in notable numbers as James A Allen led with a fiery anti plutocracy theme before Hearst's speech drew the crowd. The platform endorses the national program and denounces party machine control, while nominating Henry A Powell for Shearn and a slate including Dr Finnimore for Lieutenant Governor and several regional figures.
Chicago Sept 24 The man addressed in Tafts protest letter against endorsing himself and Senator Foraker in the Roosevelt resolution is Arthur I Vorys chairman of the Republican State Committee of Ohio Taft said he wrote to him last night revealing the contact details of the dispute.
New York report from MAX HEALD notes a significant home news letter at the General Post Office. The piece highlights postal and community updates shaping daily life.
Guthrie Okla Sept 24 Governor Haskell replies to President Roosevelt claiming the President and Hearst tried to blacken his character over Ohio Standard Oil cases of 1899 and Prairie Oil and Gas. He defends vetoes and state actions, denounces federal meddling, and asserts loyalty to Oklahoma and its constitution.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 24 1908 Attorney General West releases a letter from W A Ledbetter Waters-Pierce Oil Company to J D Johnson showing Governor Haskell discussed plans to defeat Wests effort to force Prairie Oil and Gas to obtain an Oklahoma charter A conference outlined by Haskell is documented and made public in Wests prefatory remarks
The governor seeks dismissal of a suit against Prairie Oil and Gas, outlining aims to protect corporate and individual rights while obeying the law. The matter could prompt a Supreme Court appeal if dismissed. a motion to dismiss set for Monday. West criticizes Haskell’s actions, saying records support his course.
Ethan Allen Hitchcock former Secretary of the Interior at his Dublin New Hampshire summer home refuses to comment on Governor Haskell of Oklahoma statement that Prairie Oil Company received its franchise from Roosevelt's Interior Secretary. He says detailed coverage would require thorough discussion he does not desire.
Dem. machine in Richmond plans to urge the Legislature to shift state deposits from Richmond bankers to smaller state banks, aiming to punish bankers seen as Taft supporters. Several local bankers back Taft while warning of disasters if Bryan wins.
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