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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
6
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Turmoil at the Treasury over clashes between Col Edward Fowler and Assistant Appraisers. Secretary Cortelyou removed William F. Comly after Comly refused to resign. John W. Burgess resigns amid ill health, with Frank N. Petrie named as successor. Burgess says illness forced his step down while Comly seeks an official inquiry into his office. Florida, New York, and Treasury officials discussed staff reshuffles and future appointments.
Testimony at the investigation into Borough President Ahearn's department criticized repair costs by the Bureau of Sewers. Benjamin F. Welton cited high prices for 12 inch pipe and basins, and noted possible savings with better inspection. He compared rates from different terms and accused overpricing by the Hickey Contracting Company. Marvyn Scudder, the accountant, said contracts for Hickey were 20 percent above engineers' estimates. Hearing continues today.
Mrs. Howard Gould seeks $250,000 annual alimony in a separation suit. A second legal battle will decide if Mr. Gould is liable for a $60,000 Tiffany & Co. jewelry bill contracted by Mrs. Gould after the split. Gould claims responsibility only lies with debts for necessaries, and Tiffany’s may wait for a court order.
The full rigged clipper E. D. Sutton, built in Bath, Maine, 26 years ago, arrived from Hongkong after a 7000 mile Cape of Good Hope voyage to Baltimore in 42 days, one of sailing’s fastest. towed to a yard for conversion into a coal barge after cargo discharge. Captain Butman mused on future plans, hinting at possible steamship service but unsure of the path ahead.
Members of Temple Emanu El, a reformed faith temple, met at Moses Bernstein’s Brooklyn office to approve a site purchase. The committee announced it had bought seven lots at the southeast corner of Sara and another street for the bulkg response to erect the temple.
The eighty ninth commencement ceremonies of the New York Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb featured seven graduates and a cornettist who cannot hear, with music, drills, sign language essays, and student showcases. Prizes were awarded to Vernon Birch Ida Bucher and Moses Neidender among others.
In Wigwam reminiscences old-time Democrats recall Richard Croker’s bid to have Morgan J. O'Brien run for mayor. O'Brien declined citing family duty and the risk of corruption exposure, warning an unmarried mayor would avoid press scrutiny and aim to protect taxpayers. Robert A. Van Wyck later became mayor.
Mrs Molly Eichner wife of Emmanuel Etchner a lawyer from 61 Park Row alleges she was removed from a Delancey Street car after asking for a transfer. A crowd gathered witnesses testified the conductor hid his shield. Police intervened and both were arrested with bail set at 300 dollars for the conductor. Mrs Eichner was released.
The fifth part of General Sessions will formally open this morning with Judge Foster presiding. No courtroom is prepared yet, so proceedings may occur in the record room until a suitable space is fitted. Gov Hughes has yet to name two judges for the new court, with candidates including Magistrate Whitman and Assistant District Attorney Robert C. Taylor.
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