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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
5
Advocates urge government backed changes to telegraph and cable monopolies. European plans include cross border conferences among postmasters and international cooperation to establish penny per word rates, with English reforms seen as a model for the United States.
David Belasco and Julia Marlowe bought items from Edwin Booth’s effects at Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms. Belasco secured Booth memorabilia including a makeup box and a pair of Shakespearean costumes. Marlowe purchased Lear and other pieces. Overall receipts reached $32,030, with Booth family member Mrs. Aina Booth Grossman organizing the sale before an overseas stay.
Smoke and a shouted fire sent about 100 worshippers fleeing from the Agudas Chaweirim synagogue at 125 Ridge Street last night. The blaze started in rubbish in an areaway, causing 7000 dollars in damage before firefighters contained it.
The Grand Jury in Chicago issues 81 indictments against many politicians and others over alleged fraud in the first primary. The report calls the election a disgrace, urges voting machines, civil service rules, and identifies methods like repeating votes, dead or non residents voting, forged affidavits, and intimidation. It condemns officials and notes Loesch’s unpaid service.
Large turnout at the annual meeting held last night at 155 Henry Street. Edward Lauterbach urged a funds appeal to extend charity work and sought an appropriation from the Board of Education. Mrs. Henry Goldman, president, praised past progress and stressed the need for more money to continue the effort.
Furnishings and draperies once forming a setting for the wooing of Mme Anna Gould by the Prince de Sagan will be sold at auction Thursday. The items were part of the Wye apartment house at Broadway and Fourth Street where the Tyler Mor ses hosted guests last spring.
R Fulton reports the Citizens Union will resume activity for next year's mayoral race while avoiding a fusion with major parties. Cutting, its longtime chairman, says the group will not seek offices or a formal alliance but hopes independents can drive an honest administration. Republican leaders recall 1904 fusion attempts and expect a straight Republican ticket in light of election-law changes and Democratic declines.
Deputy Sheriff Rinn obtained a $2472 judgment in Cattaraugus County N Y in favor of Roswell D Morse against the Columbia Gold Placer Company of 52 Broadway. Sheriff found no property to levy upon as officers said all assets are in the United States of Colombia.
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