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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
2
The speaker urges a reorganization of the police with a Chief of Police and a separate trial tribunal, proposes a commission to study law amendments, and discusses the two platoon system. He explains Raines law changes on Sunday liquor sales and the police role in enforcing hotel liquor rules while avoiding overreach.
Brooklyn commissioner Hartridge, seen last night at his home, stated agreement in a general way with Mayor Low’s proposed reorganization of the Police Department. He endorsed the mayor’s ideas and directions.
The speaker says he has not yet been officially informed on the matter and prefers to discuss only after notification. He adds in general terms that he fully agrees with the Mayor and endorses the Mayor's ideas.
Eugene A. Philbin, former district attorney, says he accepted a mayoral appointment to a police reform commission. He expects Commissioner Partridge as chair with Gen. Andrews and himself available. He urges broad consultation with ex-commissioners chiefs and captains to draft a durable, influential set of police laws.
Jen Avery D Andrews notes he informed the Mayor he would accept a commission appointment but cannot discuss the Mayor’s views at this time. The exchange signals a formal acceptance while avoiding public debate on policy positions.
Ex-chief William Devery criticizes Mayor Low and the current Police Department saying the force is mishandled and too weak for New York. He supports a three platoon system, a strong chief, State supervision, and opposes the Crown’s spy methods while endorsing a broad State Constabulary proposal once again.
Senator Thomas C. Platt at his Summer home in Manhattan Beach offered cautious remarks on Mayor Low’s policing plan. He supported the commission but doubted its ability to fix the city’s chaos. He proposed a State police model similar to a State constabulary as the likely path to improvement. He declined to comment further on Mayor Low’s suggestions.
Deputy Commissioner Thurston says to record the mayor’s stance that quiet drinks in back rooms may be tolerated if no law is visibly violated. He supports the mayor’s view that public decency and citizens’ rights guide enforcement in a cosmopolitan city.
Morris Tekulsky ex President of the New York State Liquor Association praises Mayor Low's public vow on liquor enforcement. He says the talk clarifies law versus liquor business and would end blackmail in policing. He cites Partridge's instruction and urges clear rules for misdemeanors and public violations.
Julius Harburger former Excise Commissioner and Tamany leader in the Tenth District denounces Mayor Low’s stance on the Raines liquor tax law. He notes the mayor’s Sunday saloon remark and argues it reveals a misjudgment of enforcement and policy direction for New York saloons.
A critic argues that Raines law hotels cannot be touched yet undermine honest saloon keepers. They accuse Mayor Low of opening open Sunday licenses, inviting crime and overloading the Excise Department. The reform is said to favor dives and opium dens while harming small taxpayers and legitimate licensees.
President Voorhis of the Board of Elections critiques police pension policy and urges radical changes. He backs Mayor Low on leadership of the Police Department and calls for an executive head whose rulings are reviewable by the Commissioner.
Policeman Forster of West Thirtieth Street Station was tried at Police Headquarters and dismissed for neglect of duty after being off his post on Twenty-fourth Street and at Proctor's Theatre for two hours and a half. Col. Thurston announced the recommendation to dismiss, noting residents' complaints and affirming Commissioner Partridge's support.
Captain Charles C. Wendel and detectives arrested George A. Wallace for running a racing handbook and Andrew Berger for allowing gambling at a Chambers and Centre Streets saloon. In Room 92 at the Stewart Building they seized bills totaling 1400 and twelve envelopes with 79.45. McDonald named as handbook head. five suspects arraigned with two discharged, Wallace and McDonald held on bail for next Tuesday examination.
Acting under orders from Commissioner Partridge, Bronx and Eastern Harlem police began a drive against Raines law hotelkeepers over room sizes and proper fire escapes. After a week of probe, forty hotelkeepers appeared in Harlem Court responding to summonses by Magistrate Zeller. They claimed no intent to violate the law and requested time to remedy defects. the magistrate dismissed the case after hearing them.
Officials led by Commissioner Partridge moved to curb illegal saloons north of the Harlem River in a broad campaign that could extend from the Battery to the Bronx. Promises of action were made and then departed. Magistrate Zeller heard testimonies from residents and business figures amid the crackdown.
Police reserves from four precincts gathered at Witzel's Point View Grove in Whitestone to stop an alleged gambling caper tied to the Highland Occidental Club of Harlem. Reports linked the event to a gambler paying $800 for games in the grove. a potential clash between Miles McDonnell and Thomas Kennedy was feared, but McDonnell did not appear.
Police Commissioner Partridge yesterday appointed fifty new patrolmen adding to the force. The action expands patrol coverage and strengthens city law enforcement.
W J Bryan in The Commoner denounces President Roosevelt for his West Point speech praising aggressive military spirit. He warns of a shift away from peaceable ideals, predicts a harsher regime at the Military Academy, and condemns injunction actions against labor organizers. The piece also attacks Judge Jackson as lawless and calls for impeachment consideration.
Strong addresses by race leaders mark the Negro Young People's Congress in Atlanta as delegates discuss future race issues. A Roosevelt letter of regret was read and the crowd, expected to reach 10 000 by tomorrow night, heard Rev Ernest Lyon defend the Negro as a friend of law and order amid lynching concerns.
Plans filed with the Building Department by Architects Lord and Hewlett show the City Club building at 55 and 57 West Forty-fourth Street will be eight stories high and cost 160000 dollars. The first floor houses offices and reception parlors, the second houses the ladies dining room and library, the third holds the main dining room, with remaining floors for sleeping apartments. A roof garden will be provided and the front will be Holland brick and terra cotta.
President Roosevelt will be awarded an honorary LL.D. by the University of Chicago during a fall visit to Chicago. The ceremony is scheduled for October 3.
Crowds flock to Davenport to view the dead outlaw Harry Tracy. Inquest delays as Oregon witnesses cannot attend. body likely to be sent to Spokane then Salem for burial. Relics sold, hair cuttings and clothing divided. Livery keeper McGregor identifies Tracy here. Portland reward disputes loom over $4100 payout with state and court involvement.
Max Wittels of 158 East Houston Street was arraigned in Yorkville Police Court and remanded for examination to enable Mrs. Rose Adler to press a larceny complaint. The case traces to Herman W. Treubner who posed as Baron Manteufel and was jailed earlier.
In Stratford Connecticut Capt. George Culliver fifty five and Miss Iva Muller twenty three were drowned when their skiff capsized on the Housatonic River near the Pootauck Boat Club house. Culliver's body was recovered. both were well known locals and skilled swimmers nearby currents likely dragged them under.
Thomas L. Welch, nineteen, of Broadway and Forty Fourth Street Manhattan, arrested in Jersey City on charges of robbing dentist offices. He allegedly robbed fifteen dentists in Manhattan, four in Brooklyn, and five in Paterson. Two charges filed against him.
In Jersey City Dr Barlow accuses the defendant of stealing 60 dollars of gold filling and Dr Hornung says Welch robbed him of 30 dollars in gold filling. He admits the charges and Flo also admits robberies in Manhattan Brooklyn and Paterson. Welch claims to be son of Thomas Welch a Boston Stock Exchange member who killed himself nine years ago over business troubles.
The State Department has completed preliminaries for the Pious Fund Claims case at The Hague. US arbitrators are Sir Edward Fry and F. De Martens, with Mexico naming Pagana Guainas and Savyornin Lohnman. An umpire will be chosen if needed. the tribunal meets September 1. The American team includes Judge William L. Penfield, Jackson H. Ralston, Walter S. Penfield, and Henry V. Armes.
The body of Frank Sprague twenty four of Binghamton was found today at Moravia near Sylvan Lake outlet. He attended the Firemen's Convention and was last seen last night. His skull was fractured and he lay at the foot of a bluff. Authorities plan an investigation into a suspected murder and robbery.
The Colored Home and Hospital on Forest Avenue between 141st and 142nd Streets received permission from Justice Steckler in Supreme Court to drop its former name and adopt the title Lincoln Hospital.
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