Extraordinary session opens with Hughes plan on apportionment
Governor Hughes convenes New York Legislature in extraordinary session to push apportionment of Senators and Assembly members, and to seek confirmation of Public Service commissioners. He urges rapid action and emphasizes public duty over personal interests. The message also proposes direct nominations via primary elections and outlines constitutional constraints and expected political friction.
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Runaway Horse Draws Fatal Clinton Street Crash
A runaway wagon struck bystanders on Clinton Street near Williamsburg Bridge. Samuel Birnmovitz, 13, died. Miley Anmie, Floyd street, and other residents injured, some severely. Gouverneur Hospital treated the initial victims while others went home. Rosen, driver of the wagon, and an assistant were thrown, with one man crushed by the wagon wheel. Delancey Street horsecar blocked by the wreck. John Martin failed to stop. Police arrested Figsen at No 25.
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Ancient temple found near Nile third cataract
Reports from Professor Tob of the University of Chicago describe the discovery of an ancient temple attributed to a famed Egyptian monarch near the Nile’s third cataract. The temple, dated about thirty three centuries old, is linked to early monotheistic shifts in Egypt.
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Morse Steamer Grounded on Sandbar Near Coeymans
The steamer C. W. Morse of the People’s Line ran aground on a sandbar opposite Coeymans while leaving Albany last night. Tugboats from Albany were trying to pull her off, with expectations she would float at high tide and no injuries reported.
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Mr Fairbanks Aids Rescued Girl At Yellowstone Park
In Yellowstone Park July crowds observe Mr Fairbanks assist a drowning incident. A girl saved from the water by bystanders and hotel workers, with the Nice President aiding in the rescue and ensuring she regained consciousness.
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Ball of debris from derrick falls on Broadway street
A heavy object detached from a derrick on a building top struck near a northbound Broadway car at noon yesterday. The crash wounded a few bystanders and caused panic as pedestrians fled while workers and locals gathered to survey the scene. An advertisement touts a Scotch brand at the end of the segment.
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Schmitz Gets 5 Years In San Quentin For Extortion
San Francisco July 1 Mayor Eugene E Schmitz convicted of extortion was sentenced to five years in San Quentin. The crowd roared as the sentence was read with jeers and cheers erupting. Schmitz protested the court during the pronouncement and dictated a statement to the press detailing alleged bias. Judge Dunne warned against further interruptions and prepared for further trials in the other extortion cases.
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Rockefeller Watches Olympic Cup Golf In Birthday Observance
Cleveland July 8 John D Rockefeller celebrated his sixty eighth birthday by watching Walter J Travis and W C Fownes play the Olympic Cup at Euclid Club Hinks. He mingled with spectators, praised good shots, commented on veteran players and followed the rounds along the course with minimal security.
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Chicago Salvationists Seek Fees From Court Witnesses
Witnesses including Mr Rockefeller and others are owed unclaimed fees totaling about $159 per witness plus travel allowances. The five unpaid cases center on legal actions in Chicago tenement districts, with the government issue cited by John St Miller.
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Three Drown In River Off Guttenberg New Jersey
A yacht upset in the North River near Guttenberg New Jersey left three dead and four rescued from a party of seven. The tug Ni 1s recovered four swimmers and brought them to Oststreet on the riverbank. further details were unavailable at the moment.
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Dying Boy Accuses Policeman In Back Sattack
Louis Johnsen a sixteen year old from East New York was carried to Brownsville station dying on a stretcher to identify his alleged shooter Patrolman Joseph Mulvey of Grand avenue. Mulvey and Patrolman William I sey of Browneville denied further exam by Inspector O Morlen. Johnson had been with three other boys at Ocean Pines Atlantic avenue when two men ran toward them and shots rang out. Mulvey said he was with Seeleys home when the shooting occurred and both men offered no motive. Miners strike at Cobalt halts work as union men demand higher pay and more shifts. about two thousand miners affected as mines shut down.
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Steamer Breaks Down in the Sound at Greenport
The steamer Racket, plying between Eastern Long Island and Connecticut shore points, broke down today on the voyage from Sag Harbor to Greenport and was towed in for repairs. It is one of several mishaps over the past two weeks. The Meteor will operate the Nantasket's runs until the latter is returned to service.
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Postal Rate Pact Sought Injunction In New York Suit
Attorney General Jackson petitions in Part II of the New York Supreme Court seeking an injunction against Postal and Western Union Telegraph companies. He alleges a January 1 1907 agreement to establish and enforce a state telegraph rate tariff, with substantial increases in many cases over 20 percent. The court appointed R Burnham Moffatt as referee amid debates over referee selection.
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Warmest day of year grips city as heat wave spreads
Washington reports the warmest day this year with downtown temperatures over 110 degrees and prostrations noted. The Weather Bureau says the heat extends across most of the country except the northern states, with showers expected to ease heat in the Gulf States and western regions.
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Bomb for Chicago racing man shocks home
John Condon, famed racehorse owner, his wife and son narrowly escaped an explosion at their Chicago residence when a dynamite bomb fitted with fuse detonated on the stairwell, destroying part of the foundation and furniture. Police say the blast was likely meant to murder the family. one arrest has been made.
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Mayors Office Tumult Sparked by Lemonson Incident
A disorder erupted in Baltimore City Hall as Isaac Lampson, a Black man, clashed with officials after entering the mayor's office. Secretary Goldsborough ordered him out. Lampson resisted with apparent strength, the watchman and mayor's staff wrestled him, and police later took him into custody.
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Ellison Forced Out Craven Resigns as City Officials Shakeup
McClellan fires Corporation Counsel William Ellison and replaces him with Francis Pendleton after a bitter Tammany Hall fight led by Murphy. Dr Walter Bensel becomes Street Cleaning Commissioner, James J Marte named City Chamberlain, Frank L Polk Civil Service Commissioner succeeds Talley in a sweeping administration change.
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