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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
6
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Chicago October 8 report on the second day of the Gulf Deep Waters Commission convention. Will Bryan argues water transportation is cheaper and essential, contrasting rivers with railroads, and criticizes restrictive legislation. William H. Taft opens the convention with a reception at the Col umb. John Temple Graves delivers a principal address.
Westchester County Independence League held its county convention in White Plains and nominated a full ticket. The plan to fuse with Democrats was blocked by State Committee member Edwin Storms. Nominees include John J Cleary for Congress, Towns Matthews for State Senator, Rae Edgerton for County Treasurer, and Assembly candidates Thomas Weverne Yonkers in the First District George E Dodge New Rochelle in the Second District Thomas Canion for Ferry in the third.
A meeting of graduates signed by Lane Lewis Nixon and other officials was held at the Hotel Savoy. Dr F Edge Kavanagh presided while committees were appointed to report next Wednesday when officers will be named. Bert Hanson was named Chairman of the Executive Committee.
William Sherer, manager of the No rk Clearing House, argues against a proposed bank guarantee. He warns that treating reckless banks the same as well managed ones would drag down the entire system and could lead to a government bank holding all banking functions including issue, deposit, and discount.
The Add on ordinance to curb street ticket speculation was adjourned after a quorum failed. The Laws and Legislation committee did not assemble in time, likely due to a ball game drawing members away.
Testimony on billing oil and oil product shipments from Whiting Indiana to the south via Grand Junction Tennessee was offered by the defense in the railroad phase of the Government suit to dissolve Standard Oil. H E Felton presented division tariff sheets tied to Chicago and Eastern Illinois Road rates to counter claims of secret rates. The hearing explored rate differences from Whiting and Cleveland to Atlanta and the effect of prior Evansville and Louisville routes on Cleveland oil shipments.
Hartford marks dedication of the Connecticut River arch bridge with a three day celebration. A 6000 member Masonic ceremony laid the last stone under Grand Lodge guidance. Knights Templar escort ended with sealing the five ton stone. A towering pyrotechnic flag and fire portraits of Gov Rollin Woodruff and Senator Morgan G Bulkeley highlighted the night.
The New York Central Rail road charged police and city magistrates with partial blame for track accidents at Eleventh Avenue during a Public Service Commission hearing on adding more brakemen and extra flagmen at crossings. Witnesses cited deaths and trespassing as issues, with church and train staff offering views on enforcement and age of flagmen, while railroad officials claimed magistrates often fail to punish trespassers. The hearing adjourned to October 15.
Controller of the Currency Murray announced a plan to form eleven districts of National Bank Examiners. Each district will have a Chairman Examiner in charge in Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsboro Nashville Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Fort Worth Denver and San Francisco. Chairmen will compile quarterly district reports from examiner reports covering the states within their districts.
Five hundred striking chauffeurs halted service as stands were picketed and clashes with police flared. Magistrate Steinert denounced the Special Police for arrests made with firearms and blamed their incompetence after a fatal shooting that killed Robert Quailey, a fourteen year old, on West Fifty seventh Street.
Axel Holm, injured in a leaden chamber collapse at General Chemical in Shady Side, lies in Englewood Hospital with a broken back as doctors say recovery is unlikely. The New Jersey Direct Primary League formed in Newark with William Hughes as president and Everett Colby and Harry V. Ogborne as vice presidents. Gov Fort and Senator Colby discuss campaign appearances. Miss Elsie Miller, 22, Newark City Hospital nurse, dies of scarlet fever contracted while nursing in the contagious ward. Newark workers require police protection to complete a survey when John Yonkel fires a shotgun to detain them. A Jewish hospital, home for the aged, and orphan asylum is proposed for Paterson with a $150,000 goal led by Rev. M. Mannheimer. Garrett Ross, 42, of Tunis Ross & Son in Paterson, shoots himself amid ill health. A Verona engagement party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. Rae Simonson will honor five engaged couples and their guests next Saturday.
The will of Charles Weisbecker, killed in a New Jersey car crash last Sunday, was filed for probate. Dated October 18, 1897, it leaves his widow Matilda all household effects and art, with the residuary estate in her life income. Executors named are Matilda and Arthur, with a future role for Charles when he reaches age. Provisions order income to widow for life or until remarriage, then principal divided among surviving children. remarriage grants widow one third. business to be run by executors if profitable.
A Long Island City chase to catch a late Boston train ended when chauffeur Philip Traver of Far Rockaway was arrested by Bicycle Policeman Alexander Ewers. The bride, Mrs Philip T Cronin of Far Rockaway, had just married that evening and posted property worth 25000 as surety. Justice Connolly discharged the speeding complaint after hearing the story.
Police Commissioner Bingham spoke at the New York Veteran Police Association meeting about pensions. He warned there are retirees unworthy of pensions and urged applying active list rules to pensioners, clarifying he has no authority to revoke or reduce pensions and that most are reputable.
K. Hara former Japanese Home Affairs minister traveled on the French liner Lorraine to Havre and then to San Francisco. He met the President unofficially in Washington and reported no signs of financial depression or hard times in the United States or the West.
A twelve year old girl, Jennie Bruincise of 110 West 100th Street, was struck and killed by a car driven by William Alisch, chauffeur for Mrs. H Randall of 3119 Bailey Avenue. The incident occurred when a second car approached on 107th Street and turned onto Broadway. Mrs Randall fainted and was revived by Dr Boss. the coroner will handle the case after Alisch was remanded at West Side Court.
The will of The Allen the Enumbler was admitted to probate yesterday by Surrogate Beckett after delays and contest threats. Under its terms Mrs Clarence Owens formerly Minnie Ostheimer inherits practically the entire 300000 estate. Notice that Martin Van Buren Allen, a testator’s brother, sought to oppose probate.
Taxpayers will be able to express views on the budget at a morning hearing held after the Board of Estimate meeting. Representatives from major civic organizations are expected to attend, with Finance Department estimates and Borough Presidents figures to be reviewed in executive session.
Polls open from 7 A.M. to 10 P.M. Tomorrow. If you do not register you cannot vote on November 3. To participate in the next primary elections you must enroll when you register.
A youthful jockey John H. Freit sues August Belmont for 10000 alleging libel and blacklisting in the racing calendar on Sept 15 1904. Trial before Supreme Court Justice Amend begins with Freit the sole witness as defense argues Freit left Belmonts employ voluntarily. Belmont may testify. case centers on a calendar posting and disputed severance terms.
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