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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1907
Page
2
Gov Hughes names five commissioners for the First District including William Willcox Bassett and Edward Eustis. The group, chosen with minimal transit ties, meets Monday to set structure and location while Bargaining over secretaryship and counsel continues.
The new Rapid Transit Commission will wield broad control over electric rail and traction firms in its district. Officials noted the job is immense, likely six months of work, with a large staff of clerks and engineers. No politics influenced the appointment, and several seasoned figures declined roles, underscoring the magnitude of the task ahead.
The Second District commission appointed by Gov. Hughes includes three Republicans and two Democrats with James E. Sague as the only railroad man among ten members. Frank W. Stevens of Jamestown heads the panel and is a leading western attorney. Charles Hallam Keep of Buffalo, Thomas M. Osborne of Auburn, and James E. Sague hold key posts. details cover births, educations, and prior offices. In Washington, Postmaster Wilcox’s resignation prompts speculation on successor, with Marcus M. Marks mentioned as a likely appointee amid partisan considerations.
Albany June 28. The State Railroad Commission completed its business and four commissioners toed hands with staff before leaving for home. Longtime member Frank M. Baker of Owego served ten years six months, followed by Joseph M Dickey of Newburg with four years five months. George W. Aldrich of Rochester had been Secretary a year, Henry N. Rockwell of Yonkers joined last December, and George W. Dunn resigned last March after ten years on the panel.
Theodore P. Shonts president of the Interborough Metropolitan Company says he is not acquainted with the commission members but believes they are men of a meet er and that his company will cooperate with them as long as the spirit of fairness guides their actions.
The article suggests President may select either Marks or Morgan for the postmaster position, with Marks appearing as the leading candidate and Morgan also under consideration. Both names are tied to political figures likely to be affected by the appointment.
Senator Thomas C. Platt backs no candidate and denies opposing Marcus M. Marks for the Postmastership while Edward M. Morgan remains a leading figure. Willcox’s deputy or Morgan could succeed as the Postal Service shifts with the new quarter.
In Houston Virginia on June 28 the Loving murder trial entered the instruction phase after a day of preparation and a dispute over charges. Prosecutor Harmon urged deliberation and sanity while defense lawyer Strode argued the unwritten law and southern chivalry. The judge adjourned the session to continue next morning as evidence focused on motive, timing, and the defendant’s state of mind.
Plans call for a $10 to $12 million skyscraper on the Fifth Avenue Hotel site after its lease expires next May. A new company led by the Enos interests and Henry C. Eno will develop the block, financing from a third party whose identity is not yet disclosed. Ground value is about $6.5 million. construction could take about two years, with occupancy around May of the following year. The site includes the Madison Square Theatre and stretches along Broadway and Fifth Avenue.
A twelve year old, Hugh Evans of Gainesville New York, is missing since Saturday and feared to have run away to the city. Various relatives and friends have not found him. The column also lists a diamond horse shoe cravat pin lost by D Carol, a locket containing a gold seal of St Pier’s College lost by William Peters, a plain gold bracelet lost by boat race attendees in Poughkeepsie, three rain curtain parts missing from Charles Beckmann’s automobile, a four leaf clover pin with a pearl center lost in a downtown department store, and a Maltese cat missing since June 22 with a reward offered for its return.
A plea notes 600000 children from New York City schools sent to streets in poverty, urging outings to boost health. Teachers provide names of two in urgent need, seeking funds to support seasonal outings. Last year 23051 outings conducted. campaign asks for $1000 to fund this season.
Citizens report abuses in the city refuse department including arbitrary fines for minor offenses, lack of due process, and inspectors acting as judge and jury. They cite long hours, discriminatory layoffs, use of cheaper extras, and demand a neutral panel to resolve the dispute with a pledge to accept its decision.
A strike by American Ice Company wagon drivers and helpers began at 3 am, crippling ice delivery across Manhattan below Thirty-fourth Street and parts of Brooklyn. The walkout, aimed at forcing union membership, spread to independent drivers with 850 joining in.
Secretary Taft arrived in Washington and dismissed reports of Administration dissatisfaction with the Panama Canal. He stated no Army leave requests, no discontent, and praised Colonel Goethals and his staff for excellent, satisfactory work with no faults noted.
The Mer chants Association Insurance Committee through chairman Frank R Chambers protests to Mayor McClellan against Water Commissioner O Brien removing Chief Engineer De Verona and appointing George W Birdsall and Daniel F Curtin to run the high pressure water installation. The letter questions prior removals of Curtin and Birdsall for alleged misapprop riations, praises current engineers, and urges retaining qualified staff. A borough official meeting with contractors led to an agreed halt on blocking streets with excavated earth, though piles remained on Broadway.
In Indianapolis on June 28 officials say the position of a Methodist delegate to the next quadrennial conference shifted after cocktails were served at his residence during President Roosevelts visit. The Patriot Phalanx child organ published a bitter account of the wine luncheon. An alleged vict descends into dispute over the dinner attended.
City officials faced a severe setback as yesterday’s bond sale failed to attract bids. Controllers Metz and the mayor cite unfavorable market conditions, not city credit, and vow to relist at 4 percent while using existing funds to bridge until conditions improve. Bid details show only weak interest, with Wall Street firms largely absent and the lone sizable quote at 100.01 for 300,000.
The city sold 4 percent bonds below par as banks refused bids beyond customer orders. Analysts say high money market premiums and abundant tax exempt securities left little interest, with only token sales at low prices. Officials faced pressure over yield levels and, some say, prudent discretion in offerings.
The Austrian liner Giulia reported collision with the schooner Maud Palmer two miles west of the Nantucket Lightship in fog. Palmer sustained minor injuries and was en route from Boston to Newport in ballast. Giulia's starboard bow light was smashed and passengers were alarmed.
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