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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
3
Washington reports uneasy mood among U S Senators as reelection campaigns begin with Bailey of Texas facing strong opposition over alleged ties to Standard Oil. Races include Kittredge South Dakota and Foraker Ohio amid a broader scramble among Democrats and Republicans across states.
An advertisement promotes Orrine as a cure for drunkenness, claiming it destroys the desire for liquor without the patient’s knowledge. It touts two forms, guarantees a cure, and lists Washington D C as the origin with Mackey Bros. selling in the city.
Secretary Metcalf of the Navy aims to succeed Perkins of California but declines candidacy. Platt’s return hinges on New York Republicans. Smoot may seek reelection amid Utah anti Mormon vote. Teller faces pressure from Colorado or Democratic gains. Senate control and a coming House fight loom as parties recalibrate ahead of November elections.
Albany April 1 The proposed merger of Equitable Trust and Mercantile Trust faced a Court of Appeals attack as Bainbridge Colby appeals lower court decisions upholding the plan He claims the merger harms stockholders and transfers assets to Mercantile while the Life Assurance Society dominates both firms and questions the legality of the controlling statute Colby seeks to block the merger on constitutional grounds while defenders say the trust company would continue to exist under the merged entity
Trenton April 1 The Supreme Court in an exhaustive opinion by Justice Garrigan holds that a New Jersey corporation’s stock is subject to collateral inheritance tax regardless of the deceased owner’s residence. Executors of Philo Mills of England see the certiorari actions set aside as the court overrules nonresident and property within the State challenges. The case concerns Mills & Gibb stock held by English executors and later by Montclair resident, with proceeds bequeathed to widow then nephews and nieces.
The Aero Club of France plans a series of aerial maps to identify telegraph wires overhead cables and obstacles that could strike a balloon at night. The initiative aims to help aviators avoid danger from overhead power lines delivering currents of 20 000 volts or more by marking such hazards on the maps.
The prosecuting witness testifies about where he was injured, saying he was hurt on his knee, in his feelings, and in front of City Hall, amid courtroom friction as attorneys clash over the location of the incident.
Former Mayor Gilbert of Plainfield, head of the New York Clearing House, spoke before the Springfield chapter on excesses causing panics. He blamed overcapitalization, speculation, too much prosperity, and aggressive reform, arguing excess across all sectors drove past crises and that panics serve to restore normal conditions.
Washington April 1 a bill is being prepared in Secretary Straus’s department to require all seagoing American vessels to carry a self anchored line and projectile with means to project it. Several devices already exist enabling land communication without shore aid and allow landing crews from stranded ships in safety. Lifesaving stations are spaced about every seven miles along the coast but fog and storms still delay rescue. the new system would improve aid in such cases.
A comic courtroom exchange features a celebrated advocate and a rude Scotch judge. The judge motions to ears while the advocate quips I have come in here and commas out there. The exchange provokes amused laughter in court.
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