22 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1907
Page
1
A. W. McLimont reported 1600 of 1900 surface cars inspected showed faults from flat wheels to broken glass and faulty headlights. Receivers admit deplorable condition and blame high officials. power houses praised. Rebuilding after fires and lack of proper maintenance cited as core causes.
The Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes voted to strike within forty eight hours if demands for higher wages and re adjusted hours are not met by Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company. About five hundred leaders and workers attended the meeting signaling a strong union backing among the six thousand company employees. The national executive board must decide on strike permission.
Secretary Taft returns to Washington for a full schedule with many War Department officials and other national figures calling. He declines to discuss politics with reporters and plans to attend the Home Market Club dinner on December 30 to discuss the Philippine tariff in nonpartisan terms.
The Central American Peace Conference signed eight treaties to curb dictatorships and revolutions. The pact requires new rulers to be elected by the people and fit the constitution, with limits on presidential terms and pledge not to back revolutions in other signatories.
Rear Admiral George W. Melville denounces McClure's critique of US Navy shipbuilding and blasts a Washington clique he says dominates the bureau system. He warns a general staff would erode naval leadership and promote political favoritism over ship safety.
Alfred Jackson, a Providence clerk, died after being carried over Pawtuxet Falls in a canoe with two companions. His brother Arthur and L P Mathewson survived in critical condition. A large crowd watched as rescue attempts failed and Jackson froze in the rapids.
The Crane Elevator Company will distribute 10 percent of salaries to 5,000 employees as a Christmas gift, totaling 350,9000. All eligible workers with one year of service receive a share, including those on sick leave or temporarily laid off. This holiday payout surpasses any prior year since the program began, part of an eight year total of 1,850,000 in gifts.
Rear Admiral Evans stated for publication that he believes the Navy Department intends the fleet to return via the Suez route late next summer or fall. The disclosure was released from the U. S. S. Connecticut at sea on December 21.
William Henry Rice a famed United States minstrel died of pneumonia in Philadelphia at age sixty five after a two day illness. Born in Philadelphia he sang with Charlotte Cushman’s company and later as a blackface female impersonator touring the country and Europe. He worked with Sam Sanford’s and Bryant’s minstrels with his last stage appearance at Dumont’s Opera House lasting fourteen weeks impersonating Sara Bernhardt. He leaves three sons in mercantile business in New York.
Albany December 21 Governor Hughes was struck by the grip and advised to rest. His physician Dr Gorham urged bed rest while the Governor remained at the executive mansion. He canceled Monday engagements in New York including New England Society and Kentuckians dinners. He fell ill yesterday afternoon and has not yet begun dictating the annual message to the Legislature. The doctor called it a well developed grip and forecast three to four days at home.
John A. Roebling son of Colonel Washington Roebling deeds Beauxchenes estate between Asheville and Biltmore to the Home Mission Board of the Northern Presbyterian Church and will return to Trenton New Jersey He says he leaves Asheville because the city has gone for prohibition.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on December 21 W J Bryan attended a legislative session where the House Chaplain prayed for his possible rise to the presidency. The chamber erupted in applause and Speaker Murray framed the prayer as a question to the body. Democrats answered with a strong aye and Bryan later addressed both House and Senate after a broad reception.
The Providence branch plans a new Roman style church on the East Side, described as one of the city’s finest houses of worship. The project budget is set at $250,000, and it will be located in a fashionable residential district. An advertisement notes low excursion rates to Florida and South via Savannah Line.
Florida In formation Bureau announces unexcelled train service by the Penn and Atlantic Coast Line Railroads. The 9 25 A M and 9 25 P M departures highlighted with prominent publicity on Broadway at 30th Street.
Brunswick, Me. President Hyde announced Andrew Carnegie will bankroll part of Bowdoin College’s goal to raise 200000 by March 31, 1908 to secure a 50900 gift from the General Education Board. The endowment funds a history and political science professorship in memory of Thomas B Reed. About 938155 already raised, leaving 56845 needed.
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies passed the separation law bill by 354 to 177. The measure devolves church property to state departments and communes. Abbé Lemire urged conciliation and blamed Vatican allies for the church's condition. The plan limits lawsuits to direct descendants and redirects collateral heirs’ foundations to public charities.
Wellsville New York December 21 Michael Dardano and Albert Mantico Raines law inspectors were shot by an Italian assailant known as Little Pete in Belfast Dardano is gravely wounded with a spine bullet Mantico neck wound and likely to survive An arrest has been made as the incident followed the arrest of Cecilio for liquor without a license District Attorney Rice backed the case and threats arose The assailant fled toward Buffalo but was pursued and captured after a desperate chase by Officer Grant Cole
William Bostwick, aged 73, a prominent Staten Island resident and engineer, was found dead in Grymes Hill of gas asphyxiation. Police and family deem it accidental after the room’s door stood open and the lower gas jet was partly open. He leaves two sons and a daughter. one son is C Livingston Bostwick, Richmond County Clerk.
Patrick J. Hatton was expelled from the 14th Assembly District Republican Club after voting for the re election of Mr. Ahearn at the Board of Aldermen meeting. The expulsion was approved unanimously at a large gathering at the clubhouse on East gift street after a speech by John J. Shea.
Secretary Taft and Speaker Cannon greeted a crowded anteroom with good humor after a White House meeting. The pair joked about a Panama cane and Taft’s weight, while Taft refused to discuss politics and offered remarks on Philippine subjects and War Department affairs. The scene ended with repeated handshakes and warm wishes for Taft’s return.
W H Garland youngest son of A H Garland once U S senator and attorney general died by his own action in the Hotel Marion using cocaine. He authored The Broken Locket which sold widely. His wife had obtained a Chicago divorce. He served a year in the workhouse after an unsuccessful burglary. His sister Miss Garland died by her own action twelve years prior.
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