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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1907
Page
13
Governor Hughes vetoes the Extra Train Crew bill overruling demands for additional brakemen citing unconstitutional standard and cost. He also vetoes the second class cities Magistrates bill while approving the Prentice Child Labor measure restricting hours for children and women in factories.
The State Printing Board chose J. B. Lyon Company of Albany for next year’s legislative printing. Lyon’s bid, fourth lowest, met residency and capacity rules after inspectors ruled out three lower bidders lacking Albany plants. Lyon’s bid exceeded the lowest by more than $5,000.
Albany June 15 State Controller Glynn said he received 3678 from a large New York City stock brokerage firm as tax on transactions not covered by the Stock Transfer act. He added that investigations along similar lines are under way across the state by department agents.
Canon William Sheafe Chase, rector of Christ Church Brooklyn, says the Percy Gray law will be ruled unconstitutional and betting on race tracks will end. Governor Hughes backs gambling reform and will guide steps to curb public betting, with Sheriff Flaherty awaiting directives.
About 200 members of the Texas Bankers Association travel to New York as guests of multiple New York banks. They tour Coney Island Dreamland and Luna Park, attend lunches and dinners at Wall Street clubs, and hear speakers at the Waldorf Astoria and Casino venues before departing on the midnight train to Philadelphia.
The State Civil Service Commission orders department laborers to perform only laborer duties or be removed from the list. Investigation found hundreds on payroll performing clerical work, deemed evasion of civil service law. Counties must stop certifying such services after July 1 affecting 33 in the Register office and 38 in the County Clerk office.
In Elmira on June 15 Sherman Moreland was unanimously re nominated for the Assembly by Chemung County Republicans. In Albion on June 15 Froft J. Murphy was nominated to succeed Assemblyman Eggleston at a Republican Convention with Ex Senator L Hommedieu presiding.
In New Britain Connecticut on June 15 Andrew Schluster 39 a blacksmith fired four shots at his 17 year old daughter Mary at her home after learning of her marriage without his consent. He then turned on a grate and injured himself. James Curtin a Holy Cross College football player restrained Schluster until police arrived.
James Brewster of the Syracuse area sat on tracks west of the city and allowed the Empire State Express to strike him. No injuries or marks were found on the body after it was recovered this afternoon.
Elmer Kreger a lifelong cripple died at the Piscataway Almshouse at age 18 after thirteen years of care by a special nurse paid by the township. His condition baffled specialists in New York and other cities.
The United States announces changes in officer duties including Major H. Wallace reassigned to the Philippines as Chief Paymaster of that division and Major F. Payson bound for San Francisco for further orders Actu Capt. F. E. moved from the Fourth Field Artillery to Battery F Second Field Artillery Capt. D. F. Craig shifts to the Fourth Field Artillery and coast artillery assignments list several captains. A board will meet at Fort McDowell to examine officers for promotion with Col. A. Reynolds Major D. A. Frederick Capt. W. H. Wasell First Lt. R. L. Carswell and other officers in transition to regiments ships and schools.
Ships arrive at Norfolk Rhode Island Newport News and New York including Arethusa Standish and Olympia while others depart toward Puerto Cortes Bradford and Raton area. Numerous vessel names appear tangled with places and incomplete phrases reflecting a naval movements notice.
The Prentice recount bill and a supplementary measure pass both houses and move to Mayor McClellan for signature or veto. Governor Hughes is expected to sign, though lawmakers doubt the bills will fully achieve their aims, with Hearst and Tammany backing the initiative to stir political action.
Notices describe information and suggestions sent to residents living away from town and outline special facilities arranged to ensure punctual mail delivery of orders received by mail.
The notice details women hosiery prices including plain black silk hose all silk or cotton sole pair at 1.10 or 2.90 per box of three pairs. Embroidered silk hose box of three pairs 5.00. Plain and openwork silk thread hose and plain cotton hose 35 cents per pair or 1.90 per box of six pairs.
A Monday sale offers several thousand yards of laces from current imports in many designs and qualities with prices listed for shoppers seeking trims and embellishments.
The department announces gowns and suits will be made to order in silk fabrics and fashionable wool for midsummer dress.
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