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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
2
Gettler, 26, was repairing a damaged signal on the elevated tracks when he slipped on wet ties near a station. He fell onto the live third rail, was thrown over the guard rail, and died instantly. Spectators in Broadway panicked as workers carried him to the sidewalk and Dr. Davis pronounced death. He lived on Lee Delancey Street in Manhattan.
Frost and near freezing temperatures spread from the Alleghenies to the Rockies. Heavy wet snow disrupted traffic in parts of Kentucky and Ohio while two inches fell in Kentucky with minimal fruit damage. Western Wisconsin and southern Minnesota reported killing frost. crops and flower beds suffered. Rochester, New York, also saw light snow turning to rain.
A four story brick factory and warehouse on Newark Avenue to Grove Street sparked a major blaze in Jersey City. Chief Conway evacuated nearly 500 residents as flames spread to adjacent buildings. After four hours firefighters gained control. Damages estimated at 150000 dollars. Fireman Thomas Burke nicknamed Daredevil directed hose lines from a ladder when flames forced relocation. Fireman Gus Martin rescued colleagues but lost three fingers in a blast. Some residents returned after 1 am with others staying with friends.
Washington April 80 Representa thyvex Serena Payne of New York chair mans of the Committee on Ways and Means today introduced a resolution authorizing that committee to sit during the recess of Congress and gather information to prepare a bill for tariff revision. Payne says the measure widens the panel s powers and will allow continued preliminary work this session and during the coming recess, but no revision act will pass before the next fall elections. Payne also introduced a bill to amend the tariff law on Philippine imports, aimed at Philippine conditions and not U S tariff policies, with leaders aiming to pass it this session.
In Easton Pennsylvania Robert Bachman, of Allaner, is formally charged with murder for killing his nine year old niece Trene May Smith during a religious frenzy. Bachman's wife and Henry E Smith and wife are charged with aiding and abetting. The men remain jailed while the women were rearrested after the funeral. Smith denounces Bachman and vows to return to the Reformed Church teachings.
An elderly woman, Harriet Hubbell of 416 West Fifty sixth Street, fainted on a Broadway street car near Times Square yesterday around noon. The conductor and motorman halted the car, blocking the line for about twenty minutes until an ambulance arrived from New York Hospital.
A severe rain blocked Brooklyn trains Friday evening, halting traffic across the Culver Bay Ridge West End Bath Beach Sea Beach Myrtle Avenue and Ridgewood elevated lines for about forty minutes. Police aided by reserves. thousands walked or rode in crowds as trains slowly resumed on schedule.
Francis J. Black, about 28, with a letter in his pocket and a port wine poison mixture, died after daylight in Central Park. Bystander David Kraus, a 103 West 100th Street butcher’s assistant, found him near the West Drive by 2d Street and alerted Patrolman Onacian. Dr Rubell of J Hood Wright Hospital declared death, with $24 and two $20 American Express traveler’s checks on him. An open note addressed to friends expressed contempt for life and requested funds be given to the poor, his body to Bellevue Medical College, and that his body be used for medical study. The checks were linked to Francis Bigvkip Marehisey of Denver. further details unknown.
Annie Parry of Leigh appears to send a sword to John D. Rockefeller in Britain. Rockefeller refuses the proffered gift, prompting government sale of the trophy to the highest bidder at auction with 45 percent tax. The sword was reportedly routed to a seizure room at an appraiser’s warehouse.
Roosevelt pushes measures through Congress as Cannon faces pressure from Administration allies. Payne and Chaney advance bills on injunctions and contempt while Tariff inquiry heads to summer review. Secret Service cuts loom, canal wage reductions debated, and political odds shift toward Democrats in the wake of Republican tensions.
In a House committee of the whole vote, Roosevelt allies prevailed 87 to 73 to fund the Interstate Commerce Commission’s railroad accounting supervision at 350000 dollars, despite Tawney and Cannon faction opposition. The administration warns against any lower sum as undermining the Hepburn rail reform.
Delegates meeting at the Astor Hotel to discuss Gov. Hughes and race-track gambling fail to produce a clear plan or unified support. General Woodford and Seth Low lead talks but the session ends with no commitments or formal declaration of backing.
At the third Republican Club dinner in Trenton Perry Knox of Pennsylvania was guest of honor. Senator Curtis urged enthusiasm for Taft while praising Roosevelt and urging support for a possible second term. Other guests included Briggs Fort and ex Gov Stokes as speakers discussed party loyalty and trust regulation.
Four delegates at large to the Republican National Convention in Chicago were chosen without binding instructions. Maine Republicans declared Taft their choice for president though the delegates will vote independently. Delegates named Col. Thomas P. Shaw, Portland. Kea ward P. Picker, Poland. John Fill, Augusta. Charles J. Dunn, Orono. The platform upheld Republican principles and endorsed President Roosevelt's administration.
The Maryland Republican Convention named Gen Felix Agnus and William P. Jackson as delegates at large to the National Convention along with Congressmen Pearce and Mudd. A Taft endorsement urged delegates to pursue his nomination and the Prudential Insurance’s William F. A. was chosen as a delegate, defeating Col Henry A Potter 63 to 0.
Gov Hughes traveled from Albany through heavy rain to Schenectady to press his campaign against race-track gambling. He spoke in the citys largest opera house to a crowded audience, greeted with strong applause and Union College cheers. He reiterated his stance and referenced Senator Wemple who opposed the Agnew-Kart bills.
Maryland Democratic leaders split over Bryan as the state committee met in Baltimore. They withdrew resolutions and Chairman Van Diver urged an uninstructed delegation to the National Convention.
Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota addressed about 100 Democrats and Democratic students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He urged a Denver Democratic platform that appeals to working readers and warned against expediency, pledging support for the party’s right candidate.
Secretary Taft departed Washington for Charleston to board the Prairie and travel to Colon to study canal construction matters and U S Panama relations, plus the Panama Colombia boundary dispute. He is joined by Canal Commission counsel Richard R. Rover and stenographer Wendell Mischlip, with a return possible by May 20.
Samuel B. Donnelly secretary for the Board of Arbitration of the Building Trades sails for Panama next Monday for four weeks. He will observe labor conditions in the Indian Zone while combining business with pleasure and plans to meet Secretary Taft if their schedules align. He gave little detail on the trip’s purpose or who requested it.
Albany April 30 Chairman Conners of the Democratic State Committee issues a statement upholding the convention appointed committee as necessary to discipline traitors and prevent surrender to Republicans. He denounces traitors who boasted of treachery and asserts the party will field strong, economical candidates. Senator McCarren, after reading the statement, said he has no comment and will hire a hall to speak later.
The Brooklyn Democratic Club will dispatch a special train for members and guests to the National Democratic Convention. Fare from Denver is set at 60 dollars. En route the train will be sidetracked at Lincoln Nebraska for several hours to visit Mr. Bryan at his home.
The President appointed Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus to a six year term as a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. The appointment was communicated today by letter.
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