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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
9
A lengthy report details charges against Commissioner Waldo alleging impaired detective efficiency, improper pension handling, and interference with investigations. It notes dismissals, reinstatements, and suspected immunity deals, plus investigations into a cursory “Stanton” case and policing reforms.
The first day of Senate hearings on tariff influence revealed little evidence of organized lobbying. Senators from Bacon to Bristow described numerous callers but denied improper pressure, noting the absence of a clear lobby and highlighting debates over legitimate persuasion and political donations amid tariff talks.
The Curran committee’s first section calls for Mayor Gaynor to remove Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo, citing incompetence and unfitness. The vote on adoption was narrow, with fusion aldermen backing limits and Tammany resisting immediate action.
Judge Foster in General Sessions warns June grand juries against hastiness in indictments noting irreparable harm from insufficient evidence Irving Putnam publisher of No 2 West 41st street and Eisner Gould foremen of the two juries with Gould of No 67 Wenting Street leading one panel
B Altman and Co announce that starting Saturday the store will close at 1 PM on Saturdays and at 3 PM on other business days through June July August and September Also note Mrs H L Wilson in Cuba Havana Mrs Wilson wife of Henry Lane Wilson American ambassador to Mexico arrived from Vera Cruz and will proceed to New York after visiting the legation
A list reviews lawmakers and potential conflicts in the tariff bill. Ashurst, Borah, Bradley, Brandegee, Bristow, Bryan, Burton, Catron, Clapp, Clarke, Chamberlain, Clark, Jackson, Chilton, and Crawford are noted with various holdings in farms, mines, railways, newspapers, real estate, stocks, and other interests that could be affected. The document catalogs direct or indirect ties to industries such as oil, gas, coal, lumber, orange groves, and utilities.
In a hearing on the Underwood bill, Senators speak bluntly about corruption, labor demands, and business interests. Chilton defends party loyalty while noting personal assets and a West Virginia newspaper tie. Jackson reveals stock holdings as Reed presses for disclosures amid fears the bill could force closures or relocations.
Sidney Norman, representing minority stockholders of the Fy Mining and Smelting Co, charges the Guggenheims with maintaining a Washington lobby to influence policy and protect a tariff status. He cites a Supreme Court fraud case between American Smelting and Refining Co and Guggenheim interests and warns stockholders of feared losses if tariffs fall. The letter requests action in Washington and alleges secret circulars urging stockholders to press Congress to retain current tariff features.
Tax receipts rushed in for Io, totaling $9,000 plus, with $13,705.90 for the first half and $5,097,512 for the year. Penalties of 7 percent apply to late payments. Rebates of 4 for early payments reduced the levy, while a May collection deadline prompted a Saturday rush. Major payments included Pennsylvania Railroad 400, Vincent Astor 1.75, New York Central Railroad 2,000, and others, with checks dated in May credited to May.
The New York University event announced a 100 prize for the speaking contest with Daniel Oldeminis earning top honors for Elimination of War. Dean Gifford took second prize for Responsibilities of an American Citizen. Edward Bermstein and William H. Hamilton received honorable mention.
A woman died when a loose false tooth choked her during a dune party in Crvemga. Her fiancé Albert Hodoter reported the incident, saying she laughed heartily just before the choking. Police are investigating the bizarre death.
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