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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
27
The defense includes Harry Thaw’s mother Mrs. William Thaw and his wife Evelyn Thaw as witnesses. Testimony covers Thaw’s emotional turmoil, alleged seduction by Stanford White, and the controversial push to exclude press from the courtroom.
Alfred O. Crozier of Wilmington wrote to President Roosevelt asking denial of Warren Warner's claim that the administration backs a central government bank. Secretary Loeb replied that Roosevelt will issue currency statements only under his own signature.
The Society of Practical Socialists held its first meeting at Chester Aldrichs home on East 33d Street. Attendees included John Martin temporary president S G Ludholm and Harriet Stanton Blatch among others. The group aims to replace industrial chaos with a cooperative commonwealth through education and policy measures.
Two Japanese passengers aboard the Anchor Line steamer California from Glasgow are detained at Ellis Island awaiting deportation on the next line voyage to Scotland. Officials deny spy rumors, stating the men were deported purely for arriving unwelcomed as stowaways.
Officials report in Staten Island that the Knickerbocker Trust Company receivership may gain more time as committees of depositors seek assent to the resumption plan. Over 85 percent have already agreed, and the Barney estate pledges 1,698 Knickerbocker shares to support the plan. Herbert L. Satterlee says reopening hinges on near unanimity.
Cincinnati January report describes a planned arson at the five story Franklin Building at 3d and Plum streets. Police say a lighted candle in a can of oil and dynamite fuses aimed to destroy the structure and endanger lives. A warrant is issued for owner C. C. Breuer on arson charges. the building had just been placed in receivership for his two daughters after Juvenile Court action.
District Attorney Jerome denounces Commissioner Bingham's action as two of Bingham's men face parole, while Inspector Walsh and Captain Farrell see charges dismissed. The blooms of a political fault line ripple through the Tombs and Essex Market cases as prosecutors clash over oppression charges and evidence.
Bargain pajamas offered by Racers Peer and Company with price points of 2.35 for 3.50 value sets and 1.35 for 2 and 2.50 patterns. Located at 1260.
Police Commissioner Bingham issued a new order denying annual leaves for patrolmen from June through September 1. The measure drew widespread dissatisfaction across all five borough stations as officials criticized the department head. The commissioner argues more personnel are needed in summer due to last year’s crime wave.
Commissioner Bingham announced a request to every department member to submit his photograph for a complete record. The aim is to allow citizens to identify officers at Mulberry Street when filing complaints. Patrolmen discussed the plan with little enthusiasm. DA Jerome’s view was not learned.
Boston January seventeenth American Insurance Company with seventy years of local service and past fire losses in major cities was placed in receivership. A court master found solvency but the Supreme Court ruled against settlements made on misrepresentation claims, declaring insolvency. Judge Morton appointed Arthur D. Hill as receiver.
Ottawa announces an order in council ending coasting privileges for Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Austro-Hungary, Denmark, Belgium and Argentina. From 1909 these nations may not engage in Canadian coasting trade, a move that shifts Eastern shipping patterns and ends Norwegian dominance in the Cape Breton coal trade.
William D. Haywood ex-secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners was acclaimed a martyr by about three thousand socialist, anarchist and labor supporters at Grand Central Palace last night after his acquittal on conspiracy charges in the Idaho Governor Steunenberg murder case. He spoke on social regeneration and praised Harriman as a railroad benefactor while criticizing Bryan and government ownership.
Police Commissioner Bingham asks the Board of Aldermen for substantial raises for himself and most of his office staff, including deputies, secretary, and the bookkeeper. Alderman Sul livan notes the request, with only the bookkeeper possibly assured of a raise. Bingham currently earns 7,500 and seeks 15,000 overall, with deputies rising from 4,000 to 6,000 for three, and the first deputy to 6,000. Secretary Slattery would move from 3,000 to 5,000 under the proposal.
Raleigh January 17 It is reported tonight that the Atlantic Coast Line has agreed to all terms of the railroad rate agreement proposed by Governor Glenn for intra state and interstate passenger traffic and will not resist the state's right to set rates. This ends the last hold off.
Baltimore January 17. Captain Humphrey and detectives return from Cleveland with John Schlatts and Salvatore Lupo charged with ties to the Black Hand gang that dynamited fruit importer Joseph H. Di Giorgio’s home. Lupo arrested in Buffalo. Investigators say the organization offered 30000 to any member who would murder Di Giorgio, Sunseri, and Battagloria of Pittsburgh.
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