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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
A witness disputes rumors of a single banking house dominating railroads. He cites 8,000 shares issued and scattered holdings worldwide, denies Union Pacific ties to a conspiracy, and links sensational stories to a corporate source aimed at swaying public opinion.
The Fiante Funding Board failed to sell 11.5 million dollars of refunding bonds, forcing Democrats to push for a special session. Bids were weak with only 19 percent taken, Bank of America bid 7.4 for 1,000 bonds and one bid at par. The plan aimed to fund maturing state debt, while short-term notes were postponed. Governor seeks extra legislative action as quorums and vetoed bills stall the session.
In Kiterbrooke Quebec on May 17 an infernal machine exploded killing Mrs Theodore Bilodeau and mortally wounding her sister in law Miss Bilodeau. The package arrived by mail around noon as the women unwrapped it. The blast wrecked the house and scattered fragments of a French letter. Police seek the writer from the fragments.
Records show the Sugar lobby's bonds totaling 8600 000 and letters from Holly Sugarneers Denver and Great Western Sugar Company figures urging support. Senators discuss President Taft vetoes and the role of labor and sugar interests in tariff policy with names like Gompers noted.
Albany June 17. Gov Sulzer replies to Patrick E McCabe calling him a Tweed-like boss and defends his support for direct primaries. McCabe claims secret midnight conferences with Murphy. Sulzer denies specifics but slams McCabe and praises Dugan as state committeeman. Roosevelt letter voicing support read. Cochran defends Sulzer, urging party unity.
The report confirms McCabe's charge of four secret Sulzer Murphy meetings. Hearst admits Sulzer visited his Albany home on April 13 and they disagreed over progressive principles. Public Service Commissioner Cram backs McCabe about Sulzer's Baltimore convention vote for Clark while absent.
Albany dispatches report the collapse of Gov Sulzer direct nominations efforts as the Legislature opens an extraordinary session. Leaders say the governor cannot rally Senate votes and will be lucky to gain a handful in the Assembly. An investigation into Sulzer patronage is set, with Senator Frawley chairing the committee.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson outlines a large scientific Arctic voyage with a record staff of specialists. The mission aims to cover three winters and four summers, with fifteen scientists conducting expansive work across many departments, extending beyond initial four-year expectations if delays occur.
Victoria June 17 The Canadian Arctic expedition led by Vilhjalmur Stefansson leaves Victoria aboard the steam whaler Karluk at 4 PM with most crew and scientists aboard. Stefansson, Dr Anderson, and James Murray follow by steamer and join at Nome. Captain Bartlett plans direct travel via Unimak Pass toward Nome.
Albany June 17 James G Collins wins reinstatement to the post of Superintendent of Highways Manhattan Borough after removal in 1904. The Court of Appeals affirms a mandamus directing Collins's reinstatement, with George F Scannell having been appointed in his place.
The Stefansson Arctic expedition funded by Canada aims to confirm a polar continent, map islands east of the MacKenzie River, collect Arctic flora and fauna, survey channels for trade routes, and prospect copper deposits. The team sails July 20 from Nome aboard the Karluk and Alaska, with scientists including Robert Bartlett and Kenneth Chapman, and Eskimo interpreters.
Jersey City shifted to a new Commission Government at 12:30 PM as Mark M. Fagan became mayor and commissioners Hague Ferris Moore Brensinger took office. Brensinger clashed with Corporation Counsel Warren Dixon over control of the Finance Department, amid threats of a court fight that could delay employee payrolls.
Washington June 17 Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska presented a plan to tax large manufacturing concerns so they cannot profitably produce more than one quarter of their line. The graduated tax would apply to net income of firms with at least 100 million in capital stock. Tax rates rise to 5 percent for over one quarter, 15 percent for over one third, and higher tiers for larger control of production, contingent on annual national output shares. The measure aims as a substitute for a progressive tobacco production tax and may be revisited with the tariff bill.
A test run near Stamford evaluated air brakes on a heavy locomotive and two cars. Officials from the Inter State Commerce Commission, Public Utilities Commission of Connecticut, and other rail groups observed gauges showing air pressure at 100 and speed between fifty five and sixty five mph. The exhibit reproduced Dougherty's claimed braking sequence and raised questions about braking standards and track conditions.
The Commerce and Utilities Commission set a hearing in Bridgeport for tomorrow to review eight braking tests on a train. Engineers reported varying results with emergency and service air charges, noting stopping distances from speeds around 60 mph and the impact of repeated service applications.
Representative Roberts of Massachusetts introduced a bill to safeguard railroad passengers after the Stamford wreck. The plan requires within two years safety signals and automatic switches on interstate lines and within four years steel construction for all cars with fireproof features, holding sleeping dining and parlor car companies and officials liable for violations with penalties up to 19 000 dollars and imprisonment up to one year.
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