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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1913
Page
2
Governor Sulzer asserts a campaign of false accusations led by Curtis and Murphy. He details a Burlington Vermont suit over attorney fees tied to the Anderson will case, defends his integrity, and pledges to expose alleged plots to ruin his political career.
Judge E Henry Lacombe at his residence discussed the Anderson case dispute and Sulzer s role. He recalled a Vermont action where Sulzer sought payment for services to Mrs Watson in a litigation over the estate of John Anderson, grandfather of Mrs Watson.
Judge George M. Curtis at 5 Beekman Street releases a copy of a 1886 petition to US Attorney for Vermont regarding Sulzer and McCloskey perjury charges. He explains reluctance to publish to protect his party’s name while recounting ties to Sulzer, Mrs. Mary Maud Carr Watson, and the Sulzer vs Watson trial in Windsor Vermont. The documents include a Plumley signature and a dated envelope.
George M Curtis Jr rejected Gov Sulzer's charge he asked for a Supreme Court appointment. He says he has had no contact since 1888 and argues the accusation is a malicious falsehood. He notes residency in Kings County and references party politics and alleged perjury documents.
Albany June 21 Special to The New York Times Friends of Gov Sulzer expect defeat of his direct primary bill when it returns to the Legislature next week Tammany Leader Canars F Murphy is believed to keep the organization united against the measure Some propose refer end um or constitutional amendments for a short ballot but Sulzer intends to press essential provisions without changes Opponents say the bill will fail and no direct primary law will pass this year Tammany leaders plan to denounce Sulzer in the extraordinary session debate
Former Harlem graft chief Captain Walsh died at his Madison Avenue 125th Street apartment after confessing to District Attorney Whitman. He had testified against four ex inspectors in the Curran graft case and left an estate he allegedly donated largely to charity. His death follows a long career in the police force ending after the bribery disclosures. His funeral is planned for Monday.
Pasquale Libartero a 33 year old watchman was found dead in a demolished tool shanty at Winthrop and East Forty seventh Streets Brooklyn after a Friday night storm. Ambulance Surgeon McSweeney of Kings County Hospital reported he had been dead about ten hours. Libartoro resided at 1412 Bergen Street Brooklyn.
Kingston Jamaica June 21 considerable apprehension prevails among banana planters at proposal to impose a tax on bananas Opinions vary on impact for Jamaica s greatest industry but planters agree the tax will harm small producers and predict no sale for six or seven hand bunches which make up a portion of exports
The Interstate Commerce Commission refuses to reopen the case on a 10 percent freight-rate rise, amid a strike vote by over 10 000 trainmen and conductors. Railroads fear wage moves and note prior arbitration by Clark Morrissey, warning increased costs threaten solvency while pending negotiations continue.
Representatives of the International Hotel Workers Union announce a general strike of Coney Island waiters for July 4 to demand the same wages as last year. Day workers earned 25 dollars a month, evening staff 30 dollars, with grievances over food quality and restrictions on intoxicants amid crowded season.
Two arrivals from Liverpool on the Celtic sparked questions of status. James Raniston of Erie, Pennsylvania admitted tearing up his papers years ago and faced possible Ellis Island inquiry. Michael Butler, a Tribuque, love railroad brakeman and stowaway, traveled from New York to Buenos Aires then back to Liverpool but was released as an American citizen.
William Howard Taft arrived in Clinton to receive the degree of Doctor of Civil Laws at Hamilton College commencement on Monday. He is the guest of Senator Root and will visit Lieut. W. G. Mayer at Waterville tomorrow afternoon.
Florida dispatches discredit Amasa P Flagler's claim of kinship to Henry M Flagler and his death scenario. Reports say Flagler’s family rejects his blood connection and he had no access to the late financier during his final illness. Attempts to reach Henry M Flagler's widow and relatives show no corroboration of the tale.
In New York a Japanese wedding supper staged at the Hotel Astor reproduced the Tokyo ceremony for guests including Momo Kishi Yumito Kushibiki Miss Waken Utagawa and Takeo Morito. Diners sat on the floor in kimono attire and sampled native dishes then American fare amid a staged cultural blend.
Yeggmen blew open three safes at Consolidated Embossing Company on Elizabeth Street injuring no one. A clerkAbout to pay employees with 48 cash was delayed, reducing losses. Two offices housed the safes, all blown with nitro glycerine by seasoned burglars. Police nearby but explosions went unheard amid ongoing company robberies over eighteen months.
Christopher Chicaggo a six year old of 52 West Forty-fifth Street found a loaded revolver while digging in ash barrels. He showed it to friends and aimed at his foot saying watch me shoot myself. The weapon fired injuring his left leg below the knee. Patrolman Murray moved him to Polyclinic Hospital. before leaving he told his father he had lost interest in ash cans.
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