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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

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Senate 26 10 28 Against Betting in Albany Debates

Bitter debate over Agnew Hart race track gambling bills in Albany with Grady attacking Gov Hughes and McCarren arguing gambling cannot be suppressed. Raines notes bills may pass next day as crowd swells, lobbying runs hot, and Sept 1 or immediate effect splits emerge.

New-York Times Albany N.Y Senate Agnew- Hart Ackroyd Knapp Boyce McCall Burr LeGiarren Cohalan McManus Cullen Mullaney Finierson A Owens Frawley Rameperger Gilchrist I Lohmer Emerson Grattan Wempir Raines Senate Chamber Sanford Grady McCarren Senate Codes Committee Agnew Hughes Aeray

Evans Reaches San Diego Aboard Connecticut

The battleship Connecticut with Rear Admiral Evans aboard arrived at San Diego from Magdalena Bay at 5 AM. Evans will seek rheumatism treatment in San Luis Obispo and hopes to rejoin the fleet by May 1 near Santa Cruz. The fleet's second in command, Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas, is temporarily in charge.

The New York Times San Diego Cal Connecticut Evans Magdalena Bay San Louis Obispo Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz the Springs Pacific Charles M. Thomas Aittle

Three Die In Tenement Fire At 44 Hester Street

A fire at 44 Hester Street shortly after 1 am in a large tenement housed twenty families. Several residents were injured in the rush to escape and a police officer and two civilians were among the injured. Firefighters found a man and woman dead on the top floor, and a baby died in the same area. The loss totaled about 1590 dollars.

Hester Street James O'Neill Eldridge Street Feige Berzon David Miller Boston Rosie Geilman Gouveneur Hospital Reman John Drew Hook and Ladder 6 Gouverneur Hospital Polce Truck 6

Evening Call socialists launch daily paper May 1

The Evening Call, official Socialist Party newspaper, plans to start May 1 in the Park Place building. A circulation manager says 450 100 Socialists funded this effort and an Executive Committee will run it, noting past unrest and potential future labor turmoil after the election.

Evening Call Socialist Party of America Park Place Socialist Union Square Selig Silverstein United States

Socialists Hurt City Bonds In Milwaukee Vote

Fear of a Social Democratic victory at the election next Tuesday led to no bids for a 325000 dollar Milwaukee bond issue. Social Democrats have grown stronger, polling about 12 000 of 60 000 votes as they press to disrupt united Republican strength. La Follette and anti La Follette Republicans are finally united for the first time in eight years.

New York Times Milwaukee Wis United Républican

Norris Becomes Montana Chief Executive After Toole Resigns

Helena April 1 Gov Joseph K Toole resigns effective immediately Edwin Norris Lieutenant Governor is installed as Montana's new governor with the oath administered in the state capital Norris assumes the chief executive role governing Montana through the remainder of the term.

Helena Mont Joseph K. Toole Edwin Norris Montana

Transcontinental fares via West Shore and New York Central

An advertisement lists rail rates from Madison city to California and the Pacific Coast. West Shore line from $55, New York Central from $58, travel window February 29 to April 29. Telephone contact 50.

California Pacific Coast West Shore R. A New York Central Madison Ady

Kaiser Overrides Naval Politics In Tweedmouth Letters

Munich journal publishes Emperor William letter to Lord Tweedmouth and Tweedmouth reply. Berlin doubts authenticity but circles treat as real. Emperor urges peaceful rivalry with Britain and notes Windsor drains satire. Tweedmouth thanks him and defends Caution in misinterpretations.

Berlin Munich William Lord Tweedmouth Germany Vingland Foreign Office Great Britain Lord Esher Edward Sir John Fisher British Admiralty Maritime League Tirpitz von Tirpitz London Guildhall England Cameroons French Congo Windsor En Ress Nuember Lord Weedmoanth

Boy Fiddles His Way Home From Bremen Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm

Henry Berchman a seventeen year old Bronx youth studying violin abroad sailed home on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse after his remittance went astray. He announced his plan to work his passage by fiddling, and officials granted him permission to perform aboard as an official gratis traveler.

Henry Berchman Harris Berchman Fulton Avenue Bronx Bremen Gratis

Seven Missouri men sent to Leavenworth for peonage

Seven men from Southeast Missouri convicted in federal court of peonage surrendered to U S Marshal Mersey and were transported to Leavenworth Prison. They had kept Black workers in bondage. the Supreme Court affirmed the judgments. Fines ranged from 100 to 5000 dollars and prison terms from one and a half to three and a half years.

ST. Louis Missouri United States Mersey Leavenworth Kaw United States District Court Cape Girardeau United States Supreme Court

Thaw and Thomas Asked to Leave Knickerbocker Grill

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Edward R. Thomas were asked to leave the Knickerbocker Hotel grill in Times Square to avoid notoriety. The manager declined service to the party, citing the disturbance and public attention, while Mrs Thaw denied being the woman in question and claimed a double named Miss Lorraine imitates her.

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Edward R. Thomas Knickerbocker Times ‘Square Mr. Thomas Mrs. Thaw Thomas James E. R. Thomas Eurepe

Root Note on Manchuria Sets U S Position

Washington April 1 The State Department disclosed Secretary Root will announce the U S stance on Russia and Japan in Manchuria. Officials say the issue has long concerned American manufacturers and diplomats as Russia and Japan extend control under railroad concessions and municipal governments in Harbin and southern Manchuria. Root awaits China data on concessions and the 1900 treaty before replying to Russian representations.

Washington State Department Root United States Russia Japan Manchuria Fred D. Fisher Harbin Consul Fisher China

Primary election fight over Senator Bailey turns violent warning

Dallas reports a bitter May 2 primary race to elect Senator Bailey as a delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention. Clarence Ousley, Bailey campaign chief, issues a warning after citing historic assassinations and a San Francisco killing. He urges restraint to prevent violent expressions and conduct.

New York Times Dallas United States Bailey Clarence Ousley Fort Worth San Francisco Tepares Nye

Miners Idle as Wage Dispute Halts Work

About 250000 bituminous coal miners are idle due to a wage-scale dispute between the United Mine Workers of America and coal operators. District meetings aim to reach agreement. a leadership change at the union sees Vice President Thomas V. Lewis become president. In Pennsylvania anthracite regions employment improves with Reading Co planning to resume mining after weeks of closure.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America United Mine Workers of America Today Thoumss Vi Siewis of Ohie John Mitchell Failadelphia Pennsylvania Reading Company

Student Block expelled after campus chase at NYU

NYU freshman Henry Block 11 faced a campus mob on the fountain steps after defying freshman customs. A detective guarded him, a revolver was shown, and faculty discussions followed about punishment. Block later fled toward University Heights amid growing student pressure.

New York University University Heights New York Central Henry Block College Block Endlece Chapel Roo Black MacCracken Glock Plock Arthur H. Sherin Jetter Botter Duckins Sherin Arthur Young Duckie Ninety Madison Avenue Stoo Gats Columbia Titnes

Florist Attacked During Process Server Confrontation

Charles Nell, a florist, was attacked while serving a summons on George Stivers, a Bath Beach saloon keeper. Stivers allegedly threw a bottle, fired at Nell, struck him with a hammer, and three pool balls during a pursuit. Nell suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Kings County Hospital where doctors say he cannot survive. Police seek Stivers.

Charles Nell Bay Thirteenth Street Bath Beach George Stivers Bath Bay Nineteenth Street Bath Avenue Pol Stivens Neu Neu Stivers Neu Weu

Exchange Cautions Shut Public From Galleries After Bomb Attempt

The New York Produce Exchange and other city exchanges closed galleries to the public for the first time on a trading day in twenty years. Prominent merchants have faced threats while nerves run high this spring after Silverstein’s bombing attempt in Union Square.

New York TIMES Mancia Merce Silverstein Union Square

Cardinal Gibbons Denies Link to Horse Racing Gambles

Special to The New York Times in Baltimore reports Cardinal Gibbons bowing to drink reform aims tonight. He says his remarks to Mr Oxnard only concern liquor policy and do not address horse racing. The Cardinal recalls prior campaign views in Maryland on the local option bill and resents the interview's interpretation.

McCarren Bingham New York Plato O'Neill New-York Times Baltimore L—cCardin Oxnard Maryland Cardinal

Buffalo Bill Cody Ill in Chicago on Trip Home

Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill arrived at Stratford Hotel and sought medical help from Dr A Baxter Miller. He is described as seriously ill with a general breakdown likely from a rough bout of grip, with possible pneumonia if it develops. He may resume travel in about a week.

Chicago Col Willam F. Cody Buffalo Bill Stratford Cody New York Wyo A. Baxter Miller Marlborough Endersay Vanderhilf Elen French Gor Risie Sie Acdaushier Fran Plaga Vanderbilt Varcura Hieland Erly

Countess Szechenyi Returns From Vienna to Budapest

Countess Szechenyi and her husband left Vienna and arrived in Budapest by night. He praised the warm reception from Americans while lamenting harsh press treatment, saying he is pleased with his exile and its outcome.

New York Vienna Szechényi Tims Todiy End Budapest

Dean Robert C Brown Stricken Blind After Stroke

Dr Arthur L Root reports that Dean Robert C Brown suffered a slight apoplexy stroke that affected his optic nerve, leaving him blind. The incident surprised many friends from his old downtown circles and the Old Guard.

Robert C. Brown Howse Oie Old Guard Leteetie Bis Hady Tie

Princess Mathilda of Saxony Injured in Derby Ride

Princess Mathilda sister of King Frederick Augustus was thrown from a horse in meadow riding near Dresden. She sustained a broken right collarbone and severe shoulder hydised in the accident.

Dresden Mathilda of Saxony Frederick Auugust

Three new sun spots observed by Marquette professor

Milwaukee observer Professor Ther McCeary of Marquette University reports recent sun spot activity seen through a telescope. Two spots are estimated at eight miles across, with one larger feature noted near the sun's edge.

Milwaukee Rether McCeary Marquette ‘University Iarge Enou

Local Option Bill Dies In Assembly Committee

Albany Annucl The local option bill was ultimately killed by the Assembly Committee on Excise after a 6 to 3 vote against reporting the bill. Introduced by Assemblyman Gray of St. Lawrence it would have extended to counties the local liquor traffic controls now in town elections.

Albany

Yale to Teach Business Courses Next Year

Yale announces a new graduate program in commerce with seven electives under a single department. Courses cover banking insurance and commerce, including historic policy, corporation economics, modern business, management problems, trade statistics, and forestry management. Gifford Pinchot will teach practical forestry courses in the program.

New York Times New Haven Conn Yale Morais United States Gifford Pinchot

Soothing syrup kills twins in St Paul

Twin babies, a boy and a girl, children of Mr and Mrs Cc H Ackernknecht of 421 West Central Avenue, died today from soothing syrup poisoning. Parents said they gave only five drops. The city doctor is investigating the case.

ST. Paul, Mian Cc. H. Ackerknecht West Central Avenue Cotoher

Auto strikes child in Newport. minor injuries reported

In Newport Rhode Island on April 1 Mrs. Lorillard Spencer's automobile struck a little girl causing only minor injuries. Mrs. Spencer had brought a doll to the child this morning.

New York Times Newport, R. I

Pair Separated After Long Strain Amid Vanderbilt Suit

Mrs Ellen French Vanderbilt has filed suit for separation from Alfred Vanderbilt, citing long standing trouble. The case was heard by County Court officials with motions and orders signed. details remain confidential as hearings proceed and papers are filed for referee review.

Ellen French Vanderbilt Alfrar- 6 Derbilt Anta Faust Cosine Qent Carter, Laggard Milburn Wail Stret Mets Vanderbilt Aaa weHen Wichveren Cipcum Fainses Supremes Curt Justice Ogormit Vestordux Aiternoun David McChirs Nia Sears Minderat Nedthertie Trivirity Lawy

Senator Davis Fined After Street Altercation

States Senator Jefferson Davis faced police court today over a street incident. He paid a $25 fine for peace violations while Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Helm was fined $10 for assault. The case involved threats to shoot and an attack on Helm.

Jefferson Davis Thomas Helm Idhelm Assaul

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