13 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
Washington dispatch notes confusion among Republicans as Roosevelt reiterates no third term. Cortelyou's candidacy triggers open fights, with Governor Hughes as a hidden rival. Taft seen as safest Roosevelt-aligned choice. Cortelyou faces possible withdrawal or cabinet exit amid party realignments.
Washington bulletin reports Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, who had surgery for appendicitis, remained in satisfactory condition after a morning operation at the White House. The procedure by Dr. Finney, with Dr. Nordhoff-Jung and Surgeon General Rixey assisting, was deemed successful and timely. President Roosevelt stayed close to his daughter as family and officials waited through the night.
New York brewers expect a price hike of about a dollar per barrel after shortages in barley and higher costs for malt, cooperage, and horse feed. Charles J. Warner of the Lager Beer Brewers Board of Trade said premiums are needed to sustain profits amid crop declines and rising inputs.
Mrs Leonora Vice of Hackensack N J reports her son George H Vice among filibuster prisoners in Brazil is much better after a Brazilian capture injury. Consul Flake Bahia wires hope rises as family seeks US State Department action and possible inquiry into Parker case at 39th Street.
Four diphtheria patients from the House of Refuge on Randall's Island fled Willard Parker Hospital on a cold dawn. The youths aged 14 to 18 left a second story ward unclothed, sparking fears of further escape and potential disease spread. police details guarded the hospital as investigators sought outside help.
Contracts were closed at the Auditorium Hotel for the campaign managers quarters of Secretary Taft and for delegations from Ohio New York and Indiana along with managers for Vice President Fairbanks interests in the June 1908 Republican Convention.
A garbled note questions milk safety noting that freshness and wholesomeness depend on production and handling conditions. It asserts reliability in every bottle and mentions delivery and pasteurization related ideas.
At the Maritime Exchange experts debated how water breached the Mauretania’s hold on its last voyage to New York damaging lace and dress trims. Cunard officials doubt plate strain. builder Swan Hunter cites possible ballast tank sources and notes rivets could loosen under heavy seas. An anchor broke free but was secured without harm.
Special to The New York Times White Plains N Y Dec 12 Supreme Court Justice Keogh dismissed the writ of habeas corpus for John C Rodgers Jr who must stand trial for manslaughter under four indictments after his auto ran over and killed Mrs Betty Kuchler and Miss Lavani Stein two elderly New Rochelle women Rodgers who is son of a Manhattan contractor initially demurred to the indictments and the demurrers were dismissed His chauffeur drove the car at about forty five miles an hour with Rodgers not directing a slower speed making him an accessory The defendant has been released on $10 000 bail and will appeal to the Appellate Division
Yale awards a $300 prize to Brian Hooker for a new fight song titled Mother of Men, chosen by a committee including Rev Anson Phelps Stokes Jr and professors Reed and Jepson. Seth D. Bingham contributed the music, adapted to Hooker’s two stanzas, replacing the old Nassau Harvard rivalries with a fresh Yale anthem.
The Democratic National Committee voted to hold the next convention in Denver on July 7 and to accept the full $100000 offered by the city to defray expenses. Debates included taking only what was needed to avoid remaining funds being seen as a bribe. Supporters cited past campaigns and headquarter needs, while opponents urged restraint and publicity of contributions. Denver officials and business groups anticipated large turnout and pledged improvements, with Denver’s city auditorium and related facilities set to be ready for delegates.
Philadelphia dispatch reports that October results after the two cent fare law show a large drop in gross earnings for Pennsylvania lines while non Pennsylvania lines rose 8 percent. Net revenue fell even more due to higher operating costs and wage increases, despite lower fares per mile. The analysis notes a $64,000 gross loss in state lines and asks how the system outside Pennsylvania gained 8 percent, implying a misalignment from the new law.
Gov. Comer said the Southern Railway would not raise passenger fare on Jan. 1, keeping the two and a half cent rate instead of the planned two and three quarter cent hike. The announcement, from Montgomery, reaffirmed an agreement to maintain the lower rate amid ongoing negotiations.
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish remains confined to her residence after a serious accident five weeks ago when a carriage bolt toward a railroad track caused both women to jump free. She injured a leg severely and cannot walk, ending her winter entertaining plans. Mrs. Barbour recovered from shock and is now able to be about.
Ten year old Arthur Parmelee picked up a dynamite cartridge on his way to Shepard Bridge district school and brought it inside intending to light it. He ignited the fuse and fled as the blast shattered every pane, showering glass and wood, sending pupils and the teacher fleeing in panic.
A movement to form two new bar associations in New York was launched with Ex-Justice Joseph F. Daly as chairman and Willis B. Dowd as secretary. Speakers included Edward Lauterbach ex-Judge Roger A. Pryor ex-Judge Alton B. Parker and Samuel Untermyer. The body will be called the Lawyers' Association of New York County.
A letter from Topia, Mexico, details the murder of William Robertson Boggs, a leading metallurgist and former Iowa University chemistry professor. He was killed December 1 by miners he employed after wage disputes. fifteen suspects have been arrested and detectives seek others connected to the crime. Boggs, born in Augusta, Georgia, aged 50, had formerly taught at Alabama University.
Philadelphia reports modifications to the St Gaudens double eagle planchets. The edge will be removed to ease stacking, Roman numerals replaced with figures, and relief reduced. Demand remains high with mint orders placed and a limited allotment expected for banks and individuals.
Mrs. Dennis Hines, via attorney Edwin M. Abbott, serves Dr. L F Flick of the Phipps Institute notice to deliver her husband’s brain. The institute states brains and tissues from patients entering the lab become property if death occurs, thousands of jars bearing names line the facility.
Nicholas Dunn of Rye New York died at the home of Ernest Ling in Tarrytown Bedford Avenue after a horse riding accident at a Horse Show. Mrs Dora Henderson from Leesburg Virginia rushed to the scene but Dunn died from brain fever at age 40. He was the younger son of a wealthy English family and they were to be wed.
Justice Betts rejects Elmira stay, confirms permanent receivers for Brooklyn Bank and International Trust. Higgins named permanent receiver for Brooklyn Bank, to serve without fee. Goodwin Brown remains temporary for International Trust. File reveals only 5000 cash and a $500,000 Gow note as capital sources.
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