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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
2
The testimony centers on Miss Loving recounting an assault by Estes and the subsequent reaction in court. Witnesses describe emotional courtroom scenes, drink, and the drive leading to unconsciousness. Defense calls Dr. Tunstall and Dr. Melvin to discuss mental state while prosecutors prep for closing.
The American Wine Growers Association at its Hammondport session urges retention of full tariff duties on foreign wines to shield US industry. It cites growth in US wine establishments from 317 in 1880 to 435 in 1906 and capital from 2.58 million to 17.78 million dollars. In Washington, Jusserand plans a France visit to discuss a tariff arrangement, seeking champagne duty relief and possible broader concessions.
A New York City sewer job beneath East Forty sixth Street filled with poisonous air after dynamite blasts. Foreman William Fuller and six night workers entered the shaft to save a trapped man, forming a bucket brigade to pull victims to safety. Charles Nichols faces criminal negligence charges as others suffer exposure. Father Braun aids by providing air.
Special to The New York Times Albany June 25 The Senate approved the Supplementary Recount bill 38 to 7 despite strong opposition from Senator McCarren of Kings and veto by Acting Mayor McGowan The bill now goes to the Assembly where passage ends the Hearst McClellan mayoral contest The Republican vote against the bill fell to Casady of Schuyler The Democrats Boyce McCarren McCall Cullen Hasenflug Owens opposed while Murphy wing Tammany largely supported it The McManus abstained amid Tammany tensions
The Senate approved three city measures overriding Mayor McClellan's veto. The Page bill creates a Commission to revise the NYC charter and inspect departments to fix administrative gaps. Also passed were an eight hour day for police matrons and a per diem vacation pay bill for laborers with a year on the payroll and at least 200 days worked.
Albany June 25 Gov. Hughes signed the bill from Senator Hill Erie to remit the 1 percent special franchise tax for savings banks trust companies and insurance firms investing in state canal and highway bonds. The measure aims to ease bond sales at par while bonds carry 3 percent interest amid market conditions. Financial institutions backed the Hill proposal as a remedy for funding needs.
In Albany on June 25 the Senate approved the Travis bill by six negative votes to establish a permissive direct primary across the state jurisdictions where the primary law applies. Governor Hughes supported its passage while party leaders Woodruff Parsons and most Republicans opposed it. Senator White argued the measure could erode party organization and stifle the people's voice.
The Assembly approved an Fancher insurance bill by 85 to 12 after Senate amendments. The measure now allows insurance agents to solicit proxy votes for trustees outside working hours, reversing an earlier ban. The bill reflects positions of Insurance Committees, Samuel Untermyer and the International Policy Holders' Committee, and Governor Hughes.
ALBANY June 25 Hearings were granted the Brooklyn Union Elevated Railroad and Nassau Electric Railway Companies by the State Board of Railroad Commissioners on their applications to issue additional mortgages. Brooklyn Union seeks 20,000,000 and Nassau Electric 5,000,000.
Friends of Miss Lelia D. Lennon of West Orange learned she wed Francis H. Wilson of Brooklyn in Troy New York. The couple, who began their romance in the Catskills, eloped after visiting Purling and were married by a City Justice. The marriage certificate arrived by mail confirming the wedding.
A bronze Narcissus statuette fell from a Third Avenue open car between 21st and 22nd Streets as Miss Helen Grannis headed home to 223 East Nineteenth Street. She appealed to THE News to help locate the missing figure.
McBeachey relayed that a gas balloon struck a buoy and a lighthouse near Randall's Island after failing to navigate away from shore. About 6,500 cubic feet of gas escaped as the craft damaged its gas bag, with rescue and recovery by crew from the Easy Times. Beachey plans repairs in a day and vows to fly again, aiming for newer feats next year.
Mrs. Mary Constance Knower Drayton won an interlocutory decree against Henry Coleman Drayton in Supreme Court at White Plains. Justice Tompkins ordered the papers sealed as the couple kept the proceedings strictly confidential amid hush hush arrangements.
A balloon from Dunkirt fell into the sea near Nieuwport Belgium tonight. Tugs have gone out to attempt a rescue of the aeronaut involved in the incident.
Mourners gathered for Richard Stolte after his body was found murdered aboard the yacht Dora in Hoboken. Investigations traced Stolte to Hoboken as a bartender misidentified by Kraft, owner of the Dora, with confusion over wealth and a supposed double. The body was returned to the morgue as family and friends sought clues and questions lingered about Stolte’s true identity and fate.
Daniel Le Roy Dresser seeks to stop his wife Emma from taking their two children to England amid a pending separation suit. Justice Blanchard reserved decision after hearing accusations of desertion and financial neglect, while the mother plans a voyage next week with a September return for school and trial preparation.
Mrs. Harry K Thaw visits at the Tombs daily as his confinement continues. Thaw remains resilient in harsh weather and enjoys an ice cooler in his cell with ice supplied around the clock. A Russell Peabody and Daniel O Reilly visited. trial remains unlikely before October as ADA Garvan and Jerome plan a Europe trip.
Supreme Court Justice Blanchard reserved decision on Emma C Post alimony of 100 dollars weekly and 2500 dollar counsel fee while her suit for separation from Angus T Post proceeds. Papers submitted without argument. The couple married in 1899 at Sherry's and have history of assault charges.
A city of three million hides misery and seeks gifts to provide 25 000 outings to Sea Breeze for a week of rest food and fun. The appeal lists drowned out by poverty a teething baby a pale working girl and an aged convalescent as examples of those to help with Memorial Gifts and a request for 400 boys and girls at 25 cents each.
A brief notice from R. S Minturn treasurer requests payment before a forgotten deadline. It lists Room 216 and 165 EB 224 St Seree as contact details for the receivable and confirms a formal funding role.
Supreme Court Justice Bischoff ordered Mary J Watt to receive 25 dollars weekly alimony while her divorce suit against linen merchant Andrew C Watt proceeds. The couple, married in 1889, accuse each other of cruelty and misconduct. Watt claims temper causes the quarrels, denying cruelty and noting alleged incidents in 1892 and at home.
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