Roosevelt demands action on anarchy and mail statute
President Roosevelt urges Congress to strengthen anti anarchist laws and calls for broad action to curb publication of seditious material. Attorney General Bonaparte reports legal angles, noting no federal statute criminalizes such publications but supporting postal exclusion of seditious content.
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Anarchists Leave Paterson Nearing Federal List
Mayor Me Bride asked Chief Bimson for names and addresses of Paterson anarchists to hand to the Federal Government. Police say about twenty five anarchists remain, with many having fled after police actions against meetings of Reds.
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Bimson
Congress Debates Wood Pulp Tariff and Paper Trust
At a White House dinner Speaker Cannon urged a full inquiry into the Paper Trust and whether a wood pulp tariff affects print paper prices. The House asked Justice Commerce and Labor to investigate, with a special committee possible. JP Purdy prepares DOJ reply, signaling ongoing prosecutions. In Chicago the National Agricultural Press League pledged support to remove the pulp tariff, sending a delegate to assist Herman Ridder.
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National issue urged to curb water pollution
Washington April 9. Edward Hatch Jr of New York urges President Roosevelt to treat sewage dumping as a national problem. Hatch, chairman of the New York Merchants' Association Pollution Committee, warns 800 million gallons of sewage could flow into New York Harbor daily from Bronx Valley and Passaic Valley trunk sewers. He cites public health costs and seeks federal aid to reform drainage practices.
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Great Northern counsel pleads guilty in rebate case
In Minneapolis on April 9 W R Begg general counsel for the Great Northern Railway pleaded guilty in the rebate case. Judge Page Morris imposed a 3000 fine. Prosecution moved to nolle charges against B Campbell fourth vice president W W Renee freight traffic manager and C I Sweeney assistant general freight nel.
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Great Northern Railway
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United States
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W. W. Renee
I. Sweeney
Henderson resigns from Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Charles B. Henderson, Second Vice President of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company, announces his resignation to President Baer effective by May. The reason is not given though Henderson is noted as advanced in years. Baer appoints B. H. Rail Freight Traffic Manager, expected to take on duties of the Second Vice President role.
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Philadelphia
Charles B. Henderson
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Baer
Open shop policy to govern Great Lakes ships
The Lake Carriers Association adopted an open shop policy for this season's Great Lakes vessels. The agreement covers about 40 percent of the men and calls for the highest wages.
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Navy Surgeon Weds Miss de Peyster in City
George Augustus Lang, a navy surgeon at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, obtained a marriage license to wed Miss Helen Van Cortlandt de Peyster of 1 East Fifty sixth Street, daughter of Frederic J. de Peyster. Gustave Straubenruiler returns from Milwaukee and will likely rejoin the Board of Education. Controller Metz fills two more exempt auditorships in the Finance Department. Daniel M. Kelly and Charles T. Baines receive auditor roles at $3,000 yearly. East Side Merchants Association and Pushcart Peddlers Association present commendations to Deputy Commissioner Bugher and the Traffic Squad. The sheet metal strike over Karl Bitter’s design at Hudson Terminal was resolved. strikers returned to work.
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Charles T. Baines
East Side Merchants’ Association
Jacob P. Adier
Sigmund Schwartz
Pushcart Peddlers’ Association
Bugher
Hudson Terminal
Karl Bitter
Liability Bill Passes Senate
Senate approves the Employers' Liability bill as passed by the House. The debate features Foraker defending Roosevelt and the read of the Harriman letter into the Congressional Record. The measure allows damages to railroad workers and relatives, with contributory negligence not barring recovery.
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Jilted Girl Tries to Die in Millville
Pearl Greaves a sixteen year old Millville girl drank muratic acid after a rejected suitor’s note. She survived a failed suicide attempt but suffered severe burns to mouth and throat with possible loss of voice.
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N. J
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Slater
da Ford
Ida
Miss Ford
A. H. Slade
Brooklyn News Notes Highlights Local Incidents and Obits
Coney Island and Brooklyn company seeks permission to issue 48200000 in bonds, with 27800000 to fund track removal on a street. A horse wagon runaway on Williamsburg Bridge kills the animal. driver Louis Cannavero survives. Dr. Backus will probate an estate near 100000. Woodruff refutes leaving Brooklyn plans. Olga Langrebe dies after accidental gas incident. Y M C A Sands Street extension to begin aided by Helen Gould and Russell Sage gifts.
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Williamsburg
Louis Cannaviero
First Avenue
Manhattan
Naval Branch
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Sands Street
Helen M. Gould
Russell Sage
Bank bill opposed by opponents in Albany
Opponents of reforms urged by Clark Williams and the Governor's commission will fight a bill changing bank liquidations. It grants the Superintendent of Banks authority to take charge of insolvent banks without court receiverships and to compel banks to justify methods deemed unsafe, with publication of unsatisfactory excuses. Bankers fear abuse by a powerful official.
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Albany
N. Y
Clark Willliams
Special Commission
Leaking Schooner George A Hudson Strands in Harbor
The five masted schooner George A Hudson sat in Hampton Bays with four feet of water in her hold after leaking badly and stranding near Southampton. Merritt Chapman tugs could not move her as captain and eighteen crew remained aboard awaiting rescue by breeches buoy. A yawl attempt capsized, six wreckers were washed overboard, five reached shore, one injured and later rescued by life savers with no serious injuries.
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George A. Hudson
Southampton
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Shinnecock
Doctor Accused of Murder in St Louis Case
Dr. Ingelbert Voerster Jr., noted physician and former head of the City Dispensary, was arrested for the murder of Reese Bell, a paperhanger, near a Sunday reception. Bell was shot as he walked home with his wife and two daughters. a man with two women fled the scene singing. Voerster posted $10,000 bond and made no statement.
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Reese Bell
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Sle
Unions Plan Big Protest Meeting In City
Representatives of the unions in the Central Federated Union met at Beethoven Hall to finalize plans for a Sunday-week protest demanding Congress remove labor unions from Sherman anti trust provisions. Principal speakers include Samuel Gompers James Duncan and John Mitchell. Meetings nationwide planned for the same day.
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Alimony Dodgers Face Court Ultimatum in Brooklyn
Supreme Court Justice Crane ordered alimony dodgers to seek employment or risk jail. The ruling followed a wife's complaint about unpaid alimony, and the Alimony Club in Schermerhorn Street may need expansion to handle offenders. Sheriff Hobiey oversees the local enforcement effort.
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Bequest From Mrs Purdy Leaves Church and Rector
By Mrs Rachel Purdy's will filed for probate Grace Protestant Episcopal Church at West Farms receives 1000 and Rector Rev Alfred J Derbyshire gets 500. Estate valued at 489000 realty and 172000 personal property. Nephew Charles Purdy is residuary legatee with 339000. remainder to other relatives.
Norden Divorce Granted in Supreme Court Case
Mrs Madge Norden was awarded a divorce from Mortimer Norden after a jury verdict in Supreme Court before Justice Platzek. The suit cited misconduct with an unidentified woman at the Hotel Navarre. Norden and counsel were absent. The couple wed in Yonkers on January 25 1901 and had no children.
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Yonkers
House Rules Tighten as Republicans Curbs Filibuster
The New York Times report describes special rules imposed by the Republican majority to curb Democratic filibusters in the House. Speaker Cannon rebukes Rep Payne for out of order remarks during debate on the safe transport bill. Gaines of Tennessee quips about the Tobacco Trust as rules are enforced.
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John Sharp Williams
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Sherley
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Speeding Mogul Engine Explodes Near Derby
Freight Engine 468 of the New Haven line blew up on the Derby to Waterbury run at Wheeler's Farms three miles below Derby. Three forward cars burned, one brakeman James Templeton fractured skull, fireman Harry W. Rowe badly scalded but walked to Naugatuck Junction, engineer Frank Gilbert scalded. Locomotive wrecked, track debris and roadbed torn up, freight shipments to Ansonia and Nautatuck Valley damaged, loss expected heavy. Cause may be engine flaw or low boiler water.
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Conn
Bridgeport
Waterbury
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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Winsted
Naugatuck Junction
Frank Gilbert
Ansonia
Nautatuck
Griffin v Interborough Railroad damages awarded
Patrick Griffin sued the Interborough Railroad Company for injuries from an assault by a company special policeman. The defense argued city liability due to the policeman’s license. Jury verdict under Supreme Court Justice Dugro awarded Griffin 250 dollars.
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Interborough Railroad Company
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Supreme Court
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Grifffin
Damases
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition Laws
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed both the general prohibition and the 9 o'clock closing laws as constitutional and effective. Mobile interests argued the measures would ruin the coast city, but the court decision preserves the state wide ban and also validates the local option provision involved in the case.
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