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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
3
Three Broadway stores identified by numbers 258 842 1260 were located at Warren Street and the 13th and 32nd Street areas. No further context provided on dates or organizations.
Albany authorities report a legislative deadlock over reapportionment with two rival bills, one from Senate backed by an emergency governor message and the other from Speaker Wadsworth. The Senate passed the Tully bill 80 to 17, while the Assembly battles continue amid party divisions and caucus maneuvers.
Albany June 6 The New York Senate approved an amended Travis bill for direct primary nominations by 27 to 17. Governor Hughes had urged passage, while supporters claimed the governor favored it. Senator White of Syracuse argued direct nominations are a fashionable trend opposed to longstanding policy. Senator Gilchrist proposed amendments to make the bill mandatory, threatening recommitment and likely killing the measure.
Visitors to the Bronx Zoological Park will find a new riverfront walk open next Sunday. The path runs from the entrance along the river to Beaver Brook and waterfall near Lake Agassia, extending through scenic woods awaiting completion of some features.
Albany reports both chambers advanced measures including a Robinson bill reapportioning New York City aldermen to 73 total with shifts among boroughs. The Brooklyn Williamsburg Bridge Loop bill failed 4 to 38. A Grade Hall of Records bill passed the Assembly over Mayor McClellan’s veto. Senate action followed. Hooper bills on child labor and women in stores faced mixed outcomes.
Gov Hughes signs a sweeping Public Utilities bill placing state control over most public services aside from telephone and telegraph. It abolishes four commissions, creating two governor appointed boards with broad regulatory powers over transportation and utility rates statewide. Several existing officials from Railroad, Gas and Electricity, and Gas Meter inspection depart as changes take effect.
Washington June 6 Municipal ownership and regulation of public utilities were discussed at the National Electric Light Association session. The Public Policy Committee urged automatic public regulation over inflexible laws, noting New York's public utilities law concentrates authority in boards of officials with wide discretion.
Joseph Gaudier of 828 East Thirtieth Street caused a street scene after claiming three murderers pursued him. He leaped in front of a northbound Broadway car, was dragged free by Policeman Riley, and later told officials he hid under the vehicle to escape assassins. Conductor McGrath fainted from the excitement. Gaudier was taken to Bellevue Hospital after being extricated. A runaway cab horse added to the episode before Gaudier was detained at the Tenderloin Station.
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