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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
9
Governor Hughes explains veto of a bill limiting life insurance agents commissions and banning multiple nominations on ballots. He argues the changes are deflective, promote wasteful outlays, and could reinstate injurious practices from past years.
The annual Cotton Exchange report defends grading and discount rules for grades above and below standard middling. It praises impartial classification by the Classification Committee and notes nonmember access for fees. The thirty eighth year shows profits down by 5,485.43 to 7,881.47, with 420 active members and 20 extra memberships.
Harry Brant, 23, a bookkeeper of 219 West 111th Street, faced magistrate Finn after being charged by his employer William Fox with stealing 1000 from September. He laughed in court as two women claimed to be his wives, with one fainting on the stand. Bail set at 2000 for bigamy and 1500 for grand larceny.
The body of 53 year old Helen Tiart was found in the East River near Thomas Jefferson Park by Tug 3 of the Harlem River fleet. Detected bruising and a wood fragment clinging to clothing suggested death by drowning with minor trauma. Her son, George Hart, identified the body at the Morgue. He noted she had disappeared on May 10 and had previously threatened suicide.
The Long Island Produce Exchange formed as a potato trust in Suffolk County has hired Willis D. Van Brunt of Southampton as general manager with a $2,500 salary. The trust, incorporated under New York law, has sold 2,000 shares and will coordinate sale and pricing of potatoes, distributing profits as dividends. If successful, a cauliflower and vegetable trust may follow.
Justice Goff scored Attorney General Jackson for consenting to postponing an election case before a special panel of jurors in the Criminal Branch of the Supreme Court. Deputy AG Palmieri confirmed the adjournment. the judge called the conduct improper and ordered the case tried. Cornelius J. Smallen failed to appear, his $2.01 bond forfeited, and a bench warrant issued.
Wood D. Loudoun, Chief Examiner of Accounts, was dismissed for certifying on the payroll an accountant named Schenck who had been working in a restaurant.
The Rev Father Joseph F Lubeley, stabbed by Joseph Schutte after the midnight mass at Salisbury Missouri, was reported resting comfortably at St Marys Infirmary. If no complications arise he may leave the hospital within three weeks.
Receiver Hanna of National Bank of North America sues Metropolitan Trust Company in the United States Circuit Court to recover 1,000 shares of Chase National Bank stock pledged by Charles W. Morse, claimed as property of the failed bank.
Supreme Court Justice Lambert resumes Mayoralty recount trial after a week. Dolson seeks to open Sixth District ballot box to compare ballots with returns. Richards argues no authority to admit ballots. judge reserves decision and may order production if needed.
Western farmers flood Omaha markets with corn as Chicago Board of Trade corner lifts prices. May 25 a 24 car train load averaging 1,000 bushels per car arrived at Omaha Grain Ascena. About 324,000 bushels to Chicago Tuesday with 165,000 started today. railroads push shipments in thirty six hours to meet May contracts in Chicago.
Before President Roosevelts summer visit to Oyster Bay Long Island stray dogs in Oyster Bay Logust Valley Mill Neck Glenclove Sea Cliff and East Norwich are to be killed. The Town Board offers 2 dollars per dog and appoints a dog catcher in each of fourteen districts.
Westinghouse stockholders under the rehabilitation plan mailed large numbers of 25 percent initial payments due yesterday. The participation window has been extended to June 1. Although subscriptions are not yet ample, organizers hope enough stockholders will invest before June 1 to avoid the property's sale.
N W Harris Co buy $500000 People's Gas Light & Coke Co Chicago refunding mortgage 5 per cent bonds and $310000 City of Cleveland 4 4 per cent bonds. James J Hill moved back to the West after a lengthy stay in New York.
Sealed proposals in triplicate for the extension of the water and sewer system will be received at the Office of the Constructing Quartermaster Fort Hamilton Brooklyn until 11 oclock A M June 5th 1998 then opened Blank forms for proposals information etc furnished on application Envelopes containing proposals should be indorsed Proposals for Water and Sewer system and addressed to the Constructing Quartermaster at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn NY
The City Record advertises assessments for local improvements in the Bronx 23rd Ward sections 10 11 12 including sidewalks guard rails and sewers on 135th Cypress East 149th Tinton Unton and Frankl oid avenues and 8th Avenue. Mayor McClellan proclaims May 28 half staff and church bells toll for Gen George Clinton body procession.
Public notices detail a June 2 1908 auction of 92 passenger and motor railroad cars at Canvey Island and 39th Street yards plus bids for various city services. It lists property acquisitions for rapid transit, contract changes, and multiple department announcements including stenographer openings and coal supply bids. The notices name Francis K Pendleton and James W Stevenson among officials.
City of New York Borough of Manhattan announces proposed assessments for multiple street and sewer projects including Seaman Avenue Isham Street Albany Road and Longfellow Avenue. Objections must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Assessors at 820 Broadway by June 23 1908 at 11 A M.
Public notice shows the Hudson and Long Island Traction Company applying to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment for consent to construct a street surface railway across Manhattan and Queens and the Blackwells Island Bridge. A public hearing is set for June 12, 1908, in City Hall, with notices to be published in two daily newspapers and in the City Record.
City records reveal a May 22 to June 5 1908 notice of the Board of Revision of Assessments confirming the assessment for local improvements in Manhattan Ward 12 section T seventh avenue sewer west side between 144th and 145th streets. Herman A Metz as comptroller. City of New York. May 21 1908.
Sealed estimates to paint ferryboat hulls under Contract No. 1 135 will be received by the Commissioner of Docks at Pier A Battery Place until 12 o clock noon Friday May 29 1808. For particulars see City Record.
Sealed estimates for furnishing stationery will be received by the Commissioner of Docks at Plier A Battery Place until 12 o'clock noon Thursday May 28 1908 for particulars see The City Record.
Public notice from the Board of Estimate and Apportionment May 15 1908 repeats Nassau Electric Railroad Company petition seeking consent to construct and operate a street surface railroad along Flatbush Avenue Fourth Avenue Atlantic Avenue and related streets in New York City. It requests approval for overhead trolley or other power and outlines hearing date June 12 1908 and publication requirements.
Notice of application for appointment of three disinterested commissioners of appraisal under Chapter 724. Location: Supreme Court of New York, Westchester County, White Plains. Date: June 26, 1908. Object: appoint commissioners to determine compensation for a reservoir project in Mount Pleasant.
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