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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
7
The Speaker reviews senior committee roles and a potential shift to the Rail Committee. A Westchester figure, allied with Governor Hughes, is seen as fitting the job, with trust and progressivism noted as key traits. The unnamed member is praised for judgment and loyalty.
Senator Raines fears stringency in state finances and proposes taxing futures and cotton on Stew and Produce Exchange transactions, similar to a stock transfer tax, to raise revenue. Armstrong, chair of the Finance Committee, says no item heard and finances are currently in good shape with rising receipts and no deficit.
Albany December 31 The Wainwright committee charged with national guard reform prepared a preliminary report to the Governor urging amendments to New York military code to mirror essential Dick law provisions. The goal is to act before January 21 to ensure compliance with federal safeguards creating a general staff. The panel disagreed on its formation, suggesting the Governor appoint some officers on the major general’s recommendation and others at his discretion.
Albany dispatch reports Beverley R. Rob Moon of New York may be named to replace Esra P. Prentice on the Rules Committee. The assignment would occur as Robinson begins his second year, with strong support from New York delegates and allies of the Speaker and Herbert Parsons.
The State Civil Commission disclosed a new policy requiring public notice of all applications for amendments to county or state Civil Service regulations. Applications pending include transfer to the exempt class of a detective in the State Controller’s department and two confidential stenographer posts in New York City and at the State Department, with specified salaries.
Judge Hough in the United States District Court yesterday named Ezra T. Prentice as receiver for Henrietta Crosman the actress and Maurice Campbell her husband who filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions. Bond set at £2 9 in each case. Prentice also receiver for Mrs Leslie Carter-Payne. Crosman’s troubles traced to a failed rematic version of Runyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress in which she was involved.
Controller Metz reviews a decade of consolidation showing real estate assessments rising from 2 532 416 819 to 6 240 480 602. He notes debt growth, sinking fund gains, and urges extending the constitutional debt limit to fund continued city improvements.
Federal grand jury in Brooklyn handed up several indictments before discharge by Judge Chatfield. Indictments relate to alleged fraudulent weighing of sugar at the American Sugar Refining Company docks. Bench warrants expected in days. January jury to be impaneled January 6.
John L. McLean Joseph Cowan and Edward A Keith brokers living at West 82nd 138th and 157th streets were arrested near the Stock Exchange on Monday charged by Arthur Bacon bricklayer of East th street with failure to deliver stock bought May 31 They were held in bail for examination on January by Magistrate Droege in the Tombs court yesterday.
Aldermen opened 1907 with speeches praising leaders including Vice-President Goodman and Mayor McClellan. Protests and reports dominated the session, with settlements on hospital bonds, municipal salaries, and city hall improvements. Peters attacked District Attorney Gerome, invoking perjury claims and political motives amid decorous rebukes. Elections,
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was said to withdraw its offer to buy the Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad minority stock at five dollars per share due to current financial conditions. The sale deadline passed yesterday with no official word on a deal being canceled. Minority holders threaten to resume litigation over contracts after the terminal’s receivership and the protective committee’s actions.
Frederick H Parker, brother of ex Judge Alton B Parker, is favored to become president of the Hamilton Bank as it resumes operations. A depositors committee and Carnegie Trust Company signaled support, with Parker awaiting a Hamilton Bank directors meeting before replying. The Car negie Trust would join a $1 million fund to aid reorganization. A further Kingston hearing with Justice Betts will settle receivership fees.
Governor Hughes spoke at the first session of the Eisteddfod in Utica urging unity and self respect. He warned against letting government serve special interests and urged public officials to act for the general welfare and to renew business confidence in the new year. He arrived with Colonel Treadwell and dined at George E. Dunham's home.
The National Democratic Club schedules Jackson Day dinners featuring Ex Justice Morgan J. O'Brien on January 8 to argue the party remains united under historic Democratic teaching. Dinners will cover States Rights, tariffs, currency reform and "Home Rule for New York City" with plans for an anti Bryan Democrats conference to oppose Bryan at the national convention.
The Old Guard will meet at the armory today to exchange New Year greetings and discuss the January 29 ball at the Waldorf Astoria. Major Charles J. Stadler hopes for a record social success with governors, army officers, and guardsmen invited. admission tickets are $10 by sponsor approval.
Judges and lawyers crowded the General Sessions Court to honor Judge Charles B. Whitman on his retirement after his term ended. Judge Foster opened a chorus of tributes, with speeches by Henry Goldfogle Abraham Levy Edward Lauterbach and James W. Osborne. Grand jury members passed a resolution of thanks as Carl Fisher Hanson noted prisoner well wishes.
The Weather Bureau plans public kiosks in major cities housing accurate thermometers barometers and weather displays. Small two by six foot booths will be sun protected bicycle updated maps and data to educate the public. Police protection and mail regulations will guard the instruments with expansion likely if public interest grows.
Six directors of the New York City Railway Company, subpoenaed to appear before John Frankenheimer as referee, did not obey. Samuel Untermyer said they need not attend while a motion to vacate the hearing order is pending. A technical default was recorded and the matter set for 10:30 Friday. process servers could not locate several parties but Limburg will question the six subpoenaed witnesses.
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The plan envisions extending from Place, Wooster and Church streets to the Battery with a Canal Street cross town line. If approved by the Board of Estimate, the full line could be leased alongside the Fourth Avenue subway in Brooklyn, allowing simultaneous bidding by the same party and integrated operation.
The Thaw defense witness Dr Binze nun cannot leave his Pittshers home for weeks. Mrs William Thaw, Harry Thaw’s mother, plans to travel to New York next Friday for the second trial opening before Justice Dowling. She will confer with Martin W. Littleton, while Countess of Yarmouth will miss this proceeding. Harry Thaw’s sister Mrs George Lander Carnegie and his brothers Edward and Josiah Thaw will attend.
Bishop Samuel Fallows of the Reformed Episcopal Church begins a new mental healing career with a first patient, janitor P. J. Esnorff, who reports eye condition improved after receiving guidance to strengthen his optic nerve. Esnorff sought treatment at St. Paul’s vestry and praised the early results.
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