State G. O. P. Is Made Over New
Barnes power wanes as Werner is named Chief Judge and Hiscock becomes Associate of Court of Appeals. Resolution urges a special national convention to consider reforms in representation and to change national policy.
24 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
1
Barnes power wanes as Werner is named Chief Judge and Hiscock becomes Associate of Court of Appeals. Resolution urges a special national convention to consider reforms in representation and to change national policy.
The slate lists William Fe. Werner for Chief Judge and Frank H. Hiscock for Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals. The ticket presents candidates likely aligned with party principles and judicial philosophy for the state’s appellate bench.
The Republican State Convention in Carnegie Hall nominated William K. Werner for Chief Judge and Frank H. Hiscock for Associate Judge, defeating Brackett and Crane. A radical resolution urged an early national convention to adopt new rules for representation, favoring a district basis and greater weighting of Republican votes. Senator Root attacked Tammany Hall as a national issue.
The Tagliche Rundschau claims the forthcoming elevation of Prince Ernest Augustus of Cumberland to Brunswick throne hinges on his father renouncing claims to Hanover and disavowing movements against Prussia. The Duke would lose political status, becoming a private person, once he signs. Ernest Augustus has already agreed to the conditions.
London reports Dr Hamilton Rice arriving to give a full account to the Royal Geographical Society of his South American exploration. He will combine findings with his prior journey to clarify the Northwest Amazon basin geography and share medical, anthropological, and ethnological data gathered during the expeditions.
A Portland story tells how James Freeman Bush, wealthy paper man, died August 24 and asked his wife to send his ashes to sea. The Lydia sailed south of Portland with Bush’s ashes aboard, two friends, and Mrs. Bush. A motor boat was lowered, an axe opened a hole, the craft sank with the ashes on a table in the cabin.
Col Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr with two Burns detectives visit Nassau County jail to extract details from George Parker the Roosevelts former butler jailed for stealing 10000 dollars of Sagamore Hill jewelry. Parker claims he confessed all and recalls nothing about the missing watch charm.
Alexander Dunn real estate dealer of 505 Fifth Avenue accused Edward C Barry or Fred C Du Barry of grand larceny after a scuffle at the Hotel McAlpin. Dunn claimed his wife left him January 16 and that Barry kidnapped her for a $2500 ransom while Dunn seeks her return and evidence of her whereabouts. The prisoner was taken to St. Nicholas Avenue Station and to be arraigned in Harlem Court.
A French military aviator traveling from Casablanca to Mogador was capsized at sea and drowned 300 yards from the beach. He remained tethered to his aircraft seat and did not surface.
The Bremen port listed arrival on Sept 15 and the Oceanic reached Southampton on Sept 17 as part of the latest shipping news. An advertisement notes a product described as a Sonate appetiser and a short listing of items or items in transit.
A special Clearing House Committee named a diverse group of bankers to study the Currency bill as passed by the House. They will assess practical banking impact, including effects on out of town banks, state institutions, and cash reserve provisions, aiming to inform the October Clearing House Association meeting.
An offer announces a free framed likeness created by a new reproduction process on heavy paper. The item will be given away with next Sunday's New York Times, inviting readers to obtain the print at no cost.
A Minnesota merchant and two city business figures urged postponing action on the Owen-Glass currency bill before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee. They warned the plan would burden country banks, farmers, and merchants and urged a nationwide tour to gauge sentiment. The group also noted rural credit contraction and questioned bank willingness to back regional notes.
George Gordon Battle, attorney for Mrs Catharine Ketcham Blake, says no suit has been begun and no papers filed. Reports claimed Mrs Blake sued Mrs Clarence Mackay for 1 million dollars and papers served. Battle declines to confirm or deny service while noting no filings have occurred.
A New York bound trolley on the Ralph Rockaway line derailed at Williamsburg Plaza switch and struck a Hamburg Avenue car. Six injured include Minnie Blocup 24, Leonard Brown motorman, Sarah Goldinger 28, Max Hahn 25, Mrs Kramer 30, and Mrs Salimar 35. Brown hurled through his window. crowd dispersed and bridge traffic resumed.
Prof Stephen Langdon of Oxford, studying Pennsylvanias Nippur tablets, reports a temple school at Nippur dating to about 3200 B C. He says priests ran a university making the liturgical system that influenced Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. The find places a major religious order at the temple near Nippur.
Belgrade reports a large Albanian force of about 6000 attacked two Serb companies near Dibra. After a two hour battle the Serbians retreated toward Retchevo while Albanians entered Dibra and claimed victory. Reinforcements were sent to Dibra. Albanian commanders' nationalities unclear, with reports of Austrians and Bulgarians.
In Liverpool area, militants set fire to Seafield House, a convent undergoing reconstruction into a home for the mentally disabled, with damage around 400000 dollars. Arson squad left suffrage literature and government message cards reading Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin. Givens Sanitarium listed with local telephone.
Twelve sealed indictments allege graft in Great Meadow Prison construction at Comstock with misused funds and padded payrolls. Grand Jury cites no-bid contracts and political favoritism. state prison supervision urged to be depoliticized and transferred to a construction expert.
Rumors surge as dictographs are installed at Governor Sulzer's Albany residence. Tammany insiders fear recordings may capture talks with New York confidence men as High Court impeachment proceedings swirl. Investigators Hennessy and Sarecky are linked to the Capitol visit and ongoing probe.
Margaret Lee, six, was struck near her home at 90 Bergen Street Brooklyn by a westbound trolley. She was carried ten feet on the fender before falling to the tracks. Rescuers lifted the car but she died in an ambulance en route to Long Island Hospital.
Countess de San Esteban de Cafiongo wife of the Spanish Legation secretary, lost a platinum bracelet watch set with small diamonds in New London or Newport. A $50 reward was offered for its return after she left the steam yacht Vixen en route to New York with guests including Mr and Mrs M M Van Buren and John D Archbold. The countess believes it was lost in New London as they left the Vixen.
Probate records show Mrs. Isabella Marie Howell of Central Valley left a $17 000 estate to her husband unless he remarries, then it passes to their son James Cox Howell. The death followed a carriage accident near West Point two weeks earlier when a lamp caused fatal injuries.
Chicago reports officers of the National Poultry Butter and Eggs Association claim a hen that lays an egg a day could become the national bird. The convention cites one billion dollars in eggs sold yearly and 75 million in eggs broken in transit. W R F Priebe of Kansas City chosen as executive for the 1914 meeting. Dowhe of New York elected to a post. Lily drinking cups noted for office use.
Schiff Morgenthau and Elling to testify on campaign contributions as part of the Sulzer probe. Herrick and Associates argue that pre office acts are not impeachable in the day's hearings.
In Albany on September 23 the High Court of Impeachment prepared to hear arguments on dismissing articles tied to campaign fund accounting. Testimony from Schiff Morgenthau and Elkus was expected to begin tomorrow, with Sulzer not appearing to enter a plea.
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