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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
5
Taft joins Carnegie Hill and Shaw in paying tribute to General Grant at the Metropolitan Temple. The event honors Grant’s birth anniversary and features family present, flags and a toast to peace. Taft recalls Grant’s humility and leadership.
Secretary Taft will speak at Carnegie Hall under Laymen's Missionary Movement on the progress of religious work in the Orient. An afternoon conference at Marble Collegiate Church will feature John B. Stemen Jr on business opportunities in the East, Dr. James J. Vance on the minister as a leader, and other church leaders discussing New York as a strategic center.
Secretary Cortelyou plans stops in Utica and Syracuse New York while Senator Knox speaks at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Wednesday and then travels to Philadelphia Pittsburg and Trenton with a Gettysburg stop also on the schedule. He will reprise his address The Railroads and the People.
The Republican territorial convention split after credentials seating the anti-instruction delegates. Gov. Kibbey withdrew with a majority of the delegates, prompting a second convention by the Kibbly faction. The assembled body endorsed the national and territorial administrations and praised Senator Foraker while avoiding instructions to Taft and seating rival delegations.
Senator Newlands drafts a currency bill to supersede the Aldrich proposal by recognizing clearing houses through the Treasury, gradually withdrawing reserves from reserve cities over ten years, and paving the way for a central bank system. It would bypass national banks and limit emergency actions to 40 to 50 clearing houses to speed response and reduce risks.
A 11 year old boy, Martin Miller of 519 Grand Street, was assaulted and robbed by four men on Clinton Street near Delarkey Street after leaving an entertainment at University Settlement. The assailants stole his violin, case, music stand, and music roll valued at 35 dollars and fled, some jumping onto a passing car.
The Division of Far Eastern Affairs within the State Department is now officially formed by order from Secretary Root. Huntington Wilson will be General Superintendent, with William Phillips as chief and Percival Heintzleman as Assistant Chief. The move aims to organize U S political and commercial interests in the Far East and foresees additional regional divisions.
The Preussen the largest sailing ship in the world drew massive attention at Bush Docks South Brooklyn. Open house attracted about 3000 visitors as Capt Petersen and crew guided Germans and others through the vessel. He noted few souvenir losses and no major trouble from souvenir hunters.
William Jennings Bryan will reach town this morning to begin a busy schedule of speeches and meetings. He will set up headquarters at the Hoffman House with his daughter Grace arriving yesterday. Bryan plans breakfasts with Col. Henry Waiterson and lunch at the Lawyers' Club with Augus tus Van Wyck, then speaks in the Bronx and visits the Bricklayers Union before addressing the Peoples Institute at Cooper Union tomorrow. Prominent Bryan supporters like ex Senator Richard F. Pettigrew arrive to help manage his campaign. Will also note uncertain meeting with Charles F. Murphy and Parker’s status as a Denver Convention delegate. At Lyric Theatre in Rome NY Bryan delivered a lecture on The Prince of Peace, then proceeded to New York.
W J Bryan arrives in Trenton Tuesday and is greeted by Colgate the governor’s aide. A luncheon in the State dining room precedes a 3 30 pm speech at Taylor’s Opera House, then another address at the Democratic Club before departing for New York around 3 o clock.
Senator Patrick H. McCarren delays public comment as up-State malcontents weigh a decision. Tammany leaders Murphy and Conners press a state-control alliance to oust Norman E. Mack, with ex-Mayor Thomas Osborn backing home rule. A proxy seat for McCarren may emerge, but the state committee is not expected to reconvene soon.
Washington reports the United States will participate in an international polar congress in Brussels starting May 29. Herbert L. Bridgman of Brooklyn is named a delegate, attending at his own expense, to represent U S interests while flag-planting claims remain with Peary. Belgium Italy Spain Portugal Great Britain Russia and Sweden express interest in a permanent polar exploration body.
Washington April 19 The House debates Speaker Cannon s move to end a division call and adjourn on a viva voce vote amid Republican unease. A Rules Committee plan to allow majority suspensions to pass bills on any day is drawing criticism. Williams plans a floor conference with aides to decide next steps.
Mrs Emma Wallace and her nine year old son George of 53 Bayard Street were taken to Hudson Street Hospital after neighbors found them convulsing. Dr Norton diagnosed phosphine poisoning from candy eggs bought by the mother. They are expected to recover.
WASHINGTON April 19 The Geological Survey reports tests on building materials to gauge heat resistance amid a trend toward taller city structures. Bricks show higher resilience than other materials with 50 percent of new bricks split and 60 to 70 percent of old bricks undamaged while natural stones fare worst.
The Sunday Times announced L H Holbrook of Winsted won the $10 prize for the best fifth line to finish the April 5 limerick. For the May 2 competition an $85 prize went to P H Dudley of Englewood New Jersey for the best incomplete limerick.
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