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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
5
In a detailed assessment, a longtime associate describes Governor Hughes as a cautious, judicial figure who acts only when sure, and who would accept high office if free to govern as he wishes. The source argues Hughes is a radical in intent but conservative in action and stresses broad GOP support for Roosevelt policies.
Prince Hélie de Sagan described a brutal attack by Count Boni and Count Jean de Castellane after Boni confronted him at a church steps incident. Sagan, who denied any engagement to Mme Gould, said he would let criminal courts decide and warned of possible duel if provoked. The episode shocked Paris due to high profiles and rumored marriage tensions with Mme Gould.
The adjutant general of California, Washington, and Oregon were invited by the War Department to Washington for a conference on coast defences at the earliest date. It is expected the meeting will lead to the assignment of national guardsmen to coast artillery duty.
A New York state debate over Governor Hughes proposed abolition of betting at race tracks sparks alarm among horsemen and reform groups. Racing associations warn tracks would close within a year, while reformers praise the move as a moral crisis and push for enforcement across the state. The Brooklyn League and other figures vow to rally support, with a Jockey Club meeting planned to discuss racing dates amid the upheaval.
Professor Paul Milyoukovy, head of the Russian Constitutional Democrats and the radical bloc in the third Douma, sails for America and will remain five days on land to address the Civic Forum. He will speak on the political outlook and democratic reforms during his short stay.
Professor Milyoukov will attend a dinner in his honor hosted by Herbert Parsons. He plans a January 14 appearance at Carnegie Hall and a visit to Washington before returning to Russia. His radical opinions have earned him the Black Hundred ban and disqualification from re election to the Douma. he has previously been exiled to Siberia.
Albany Jan 2 Governor Hughes will be unable to attend the January 27 dinner of the Group of the New York State Bankers Association in New York. He must attend a New York State Bar Association meeting at Carnegie Hall January 24 and review the 13th Regiment in Brooklyn January 25. He has refused eighty invitations this month due to official duties. Secretary Taft has been invited as guest of honor and is expected to accept.
A rent strike in New York sparked a wild street chase as a truck carrying speakers wandered through three precincts with thousands of protesters. Police dispersed the mob, arresting driver Louis Zuckerman for multiple charges. Other arrests followed as landlords organize while tenants push for rent reductions and continued protests.
Mrs Hattie Hull pressed the investigation into the Harrison swamp murder of a woman identified as Agnes Young or Minnie Jeanette Gaston. She and several young men met with officials to bolster her claim, offering to cover burial expenses. A diver was sent to search the Passaic for underclothes and shoes. The inquest was postponed, with witnesses still needed.
Newark police broadcast a general alarm for Horace Morton Cleland thirty six of 168 North Arlington avenue East Orange neighbor of Governor elect Fort Cleland a representative of Kolesch & Co of 138 Fulton street New York left Easton Pennsylvania on business last Monday and was due back last night but has not been heard from his wife searches in Easton fear foul play.
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A merchants and officials committee drafts amendments to street traffic ordinances to ease streetcar delays from trucks. The plan, approved by the Public Service Commission chair and sent to the Board of Aldermen, targets trucks, coal wagons, and winter snow delays to improve transit for shoppers and the public.
Mayor MacClellan announces new appointments to the City bench including George J. O'Keefe, John F. Hylan, Alexander H. Geismar, Joseph Fitch, Maurice E. Connolly, and Joseph B. Handy. Luke J. Connorton is not reappointed amid strong opposition from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and civic groups.
Lieutenant Petrosino head of the Italian squad of the detective bureau married on Monday. His bride, Miss Adelina Saulino, daughter of Vincenzo Saulino who died recently at seventy, and the wedding was kept secret due to his death. Father Kearney of St Patrick’s Church, Mott Street, performed the ceremony.
Washington reports that in 1907 the Bureau of Navigation shows 1 956 ships built and numbered in the United States totaling 502 08 gross tons, improving on prior year figures. In the first six months of the current fiscal year 575 vessels of 259 974 tons were built, versus 03 vessels of 181 948 tons in the prior six months.
Marquis C Gasper eighty five retired tea merchant and member of several riding clubs was found dead in his bedroom at No 30 West 52d Street with a bullet wound to the temple. The revolver lay between his feet and coroner's inquiry points to self-inflicted death amid failing eyesight and despondency. He married Jennie Beach and leaves three children. Surviving clubs include New York Athletic Club Road Drivers Association and New York Driving Club.
Governor Hughes said he had not yet received the Fleming report on the State Insurance Department. He noted Fleming was not precisely limited as to the time for completing the investigation and report.
Mayor Medellan appoints William Henry Corbitt of Manhattan as a trustee of the College of the City of New York to replace Joseph F. Mulgueen.
Mayor McClellan appointed Charles H. Russell to succeed Robert W. de Forest on the Municipal Art Commission and kept Arnold Brunner as a member. De Forest remains ex officio as a Metropolitan Museum of Art trustee and will represent J Pierpont Morgan. The commission will reorganize and elect a president this month.
Havana reports that Cuban customs receipts for 197 were the largest in island history totaling 506.48 million pesos, up from 410.29 million pesos in 1966.
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