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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
17
The debate over the September 1 amendment and related anti gambling bills raged in the Senate with heated exchanges. Senators Grady Agnew McCarren and Hinman argued over enforcement and the measure's reach while spectators packed the chamber amid protests and a floral horse shoe tribute.
Albany April 1 final action by the Assembly Excise Committee defeated the Gray local option bill for cities 7 to 6 and sent the measure to the Rules Committee where it has previously died. An amended Whitney bill was reported with stricter excise provisions and conference led to changes including removal of a lien on violators premises.
Albany April 1 the Fowler constitutional amendment to add 10 percent to examination ratings of Spanish war veterans was recommitted to the Assembly Judiciary Committee for a hearing tomorrow Assemblymen A E Smith of New York and John Lord O Brian of Buffalo opposed it for their communities
Albany April 1 Representatives from major insurers met in the city to draft a compromise bill between Fancher and Hama proposals to amend Section 97 of the insurance law. The plan would exempt medical exam fees, cap agents’ first year commissions at half the premium, extend renewal commissions to fourteen years, and cover Nylic arrangements with New York Life. A Joint Senate and Assembly hearing heard opposition from Miles Dawson and several insurers, with a subcommittee appointed to refine the measure for a potential committee report.
The flagship Connecticut with Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans aboard reached Coronado and then San Diego where he was taken ashore for private transport. He will seek treatment at Paso Robles Springs for rheumatic pains before rejoining the fleet if possible. President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory letter praising Evans and the fleet. Captain Royal R. Ingersoll and others accompany the ship. Ingersoll travels East due to his son's illness.
Baltimore dispatch says Cardinal Gibbons repudiates remarks on horse racing. He claims he talked with Mr Oxnard only on liquor policy and that his views align with Maryland legislature campaign on local option. He protests the misused interview.
Carl Fischer-Hansen a criminal lawyer and brother-in-law of W Gould Brokaw was indicted by the March grand jury on extortion charges involving 15000 from Joseph E O'Brien decorator of 1632 Chestnut street Philadelphia He was arrested and bailed at 15900 as his father in law Isaac V Brokaw posted security The case centers on alleged blackmail and a series of affidavits and settlements connected to O'Brien and a boy named Marculoso with claims involving 346 Broadway and 457 West 4th Street The article notes prior associations and past dealings including a Danish West Indies negotiations episode.
H Birch, a NYU freshman known for critical remarks about fellow students, was forced into Sedgwick Avenue fountain after a protest at University Heights. Chancellor MacCracken condemned harassment, while Bloch and his father face possible legal action as faculty investigate the incident and a planned tar and feather attempt near New Rochelle.
Passengers disembarked Oceanic at 10 45 PM after night arrival marking first late docking this season. IMMC intends to dock ships at night for three to four months to accommodate midnight trains. Lady Cook former Miss Tennessee Claflin a suffrage advocate traveled aboard and planned to assist the cause while in town. She visited her niece Mrs J J Thomson at 137 West List Street.
A. A. Wheat was seriously injured when a lawyer's horse bolted in a park. Dr. Weiss of Presbyterian Hospital reported a possible skull fracture and contusions. Wheat refused hospital care and was taken home by bystanders or companions.
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