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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
2
A historical review traces The Times from its 1785 founding by John Walter and its rise under Walter and later owners. It recounts war reporting power, the Berlin treaty scoop, the Parnell letters controversy, and ventures with Hooper, Pearson, and the Standard Newspapers, including expansions and mergers.
The New York City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Sherry's and urged Congress to strengthen the army and navy following Col John Temple Grey's warning that Japan is preparing for war on a colossal scale. Lt Col Edwin F Glen warned of army disintegration from family separation and urged building up an African Navy to defend coastlines and ports.
Pierre Mall Belgium Consul in New York promoted to Officier de Ordre Léopold and previously chevalier of the order for ten years. He also receives the Order of the Crown for Congo Free State service. His intervention secured King Leopold's approval for a Congo exhibit in New York's Museum of Natural History to be shown soon.
Judge Lacombe appointed Frederick W. Whitride as receiver for the Third Avenue Railway on bond of 100000. The move follows defaulted interest on Third Avenue bonds and aims to separate Third Avenue from the Metropolitan system during the receivership. The court emphasized the public’s suspicion and criticism of receivers, noting capable, honest men can handle such duties.
Frederic R. Coudert for Paul Fuller J Hampden Dougherty and Melville G Palliser the Metropolitan and New York City Railways receivers filed a bill in the United States Circuit seeking removal of Federal receivers of Douglas Robinson and Adrian H Joline The suit accuses collusion between petitioning creditors and the corporations to oust New York from its jurisdiction over the traction companies The bill cites Section 54 of the Public Service Commission Act and notes alleged improper transfers and receivership actions by Pennsylvania Steel Company and Degnon Contracting Company It questions authority of the City Railway officers to consent to insolvency and seeks court answers and potential action against responsible officers The filing contends the New York City Railway suit seeks no claims or judgments and argues the entire effort aims to transfer jurisdiction to the Federal court anticipating an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States in the Konrada case.
Albany January 6 Governor Hughes will not remove District Attorney Jerome over minority stockholders of the Metropolitan Street Railway. William F. King, representing complainants, and lawyer Arthur F. Baldwin met with the Governor who discussed the legal aspects but did not reveal the interview result. The Governor says he cannot act since no charges exist against the DA, though he may refer a criminal prosecution to the Attorney General under certain conditions.
In Trenton on January 6 Chancellor Magie granted a divorce to Mrs Natalie B Young from her husband George W Young a New York banker after desertion. The action was undefended and alimony fees and child custody remain to be settled by the court.
Mrs. William Law of West Eighty eighth Street fought two burglars who beat her and her bulldog Jeff. One robber escaped with about $2,000 in jewelry as policemen pursued him and another hid in a closet and fled to the roof. Police captured the first suspect after a half mile chase.
In Cripple Creek Col Richard Roelofs says his wife Mabel Roelofs alias Catherine Roberts died in New York was not mentally sound for years. Her funeral at Holy Name Church followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. A will copy exists but original is missing. jewelry was left to Mrs Frederick Dent Grant and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish. Col Haire notes her skillful but flawed business tactics and reliance on partners.
The Thaw murder trial advances with night sessions as prosecutors seek a quick jury. Prospective jurors face careful questioning while judges insist on juror independence. several candidates are rejected or accepted, and the pool grows through extended hours at the Criminal Court Building.
The Gascogne of the French line arrived from Havre with ice coating from bridge to water line. Foredeck gear was painted white by frost, and the voyage stayed above freezing until near port. Passengers slated for Kronprinz Wilhelm include numerous notable names and a party headed to St Moritz and the Riviera.
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