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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
5
The article notes a shift as governments back American financiers, aiding a campaign to expand Chinese commerce and elevate China among nations. London bankers see Taft administration backing as key to Orient policy, aligning with Tang Shao’s mission and contrasting Allied powers' earlier hesitancy.
Washington confirms a New York based syndicate will take part in a $27.50 loan backed by British French and German participants for the Hankow Sze-Chuen Railway in China. The State Department says its role is advisory, not negotiator, while noting China’s pledge to favor American financiers.
Boston news reports that in the Boston Superior Court Judge Henry S. Dewey lost a libel case against five members of the Good Government Association after a quick 35 minute jury deliberation. The $96 million claim was tied to bylaw campaign statements alleging bribery and fraud. Judge Sherman instructed the jury with four questions. the verdict found no damages and favored the defendants.
Washington June 9 The traffic agreement between Pacific Mail Steamship Co and Panama Railroad and Steamship Co on freight from San Francisco to New York via the isthmus will be continued indefinitely. A thorough government inquiry will assess whether Pacific Mail should receive a higher through rate percentage to justify continuation. if no agreement is reached, sixty days' notice of termination will be given.
Albany June a gold and silver medal was presented to Governor Hughes today by Charles E. Ogden of Rochester on behalf of the committee in charge of the Lincoln memorial celebration in Rochester. The medal commemorates the governor's celebrated Lincoln address. The medal bears a Lincoln bust and the dates 1809 199 and shows an eagle above the sea with the words Preserve Protect Defend.
Senator Dolliver’s bid to lower the wool schedule failed on every roll call as the Finance Committee maintained a solid majority. La Follette attacked the schedule as a citadel of protection, reading telegrams from Wisconsin wool workers and pledging to press for revisions amid partisan clashes through the night session.
John Norris chairman of the committee on paper for the American Newspaper Publishers Association testified before the Senate Finance Committee in Washington on June 9 about free wood pulp and reduced duties on print paper. He argued American mills can produce paper as cheaply as Canadian mills. No action was taken.
Albany June. Assemblyman Jesse S. Phillips Allegany declined the office of Third Deputy Attorney General offered by Attorney General O'Malley. He said duty to his constituency and nine years in the Assembly guided his decision. Phillips chaired the Assembly Judiciary Committee which opposed the Hinman Green direct nomination bills.
Charles Taft, son of the President, rang the White House bell at 4 a.m. after traveling from Water town via New York and Jersey City. He rode the owl car to Washington, directed staff to prepare a room, and kept his arrival secret from his parents until morning, a first in White House history.
Boston police unraveled a gang suspected of stealing mail from private boxes since May 30. Edward C. Dano of Brockton was arrested on Atlantic avenue while removing letters from a private box. William Gordon fled but was later captured. Officers found an opium outfit at No 20 Yarmouth street and arrested several in the raid, uncovering opened mail and numerous checks from banks in multiple states. The suspects face opium and mail theft charges as investigations continue.
Gouverneur, June 9 Coroner Drury reports autopsy on 16 year old Lelia Hamilton shows strychnine in her stomach He says he knows who bought the poison and where It was not bought in Degrasse Grand jury proceedings begin in Canton with expected close Friday.
Telegraph report says Mark Twain arrived in Baltimore and stayed at the Belvedere. Late at night he replied to a note about using a chapter from Greenwood’s Shakespeare work without credit, calling it an oversight. He will address Catonsville’s St Timothy’s School graduates tomorrow morning.
John W. Gates, in the Cunard liner Lusitania’s suite, dictating letters before sailing to Liverpool, says U S financial conditions are improving versus two years ago and will rise further. He blames tariff policy in Washington for the pace of future prosperity.
Albany reports William H. Hotchkiss, Superintendent of Insurance, named Charles S. Fowler to manage the Traders and Travellers' Accident Company after Supreme Court Justice Guy upheld the department's view that continued operation would threaten certificate holders, creditors, and the public. This marks the first precedent under the new insurance law. Also named as examiners are Charles E. Woodman of Brooklyn and Herbert S. Clark of West New Brighton.
Washington June 9 The proposed military reform seeks a general supply department combining pay quartermaster and subsistence units under brigadier and major generals. Opponents include the quartermaster general paymaster general and surgeon general. Critics warn of loss of independence, increased liability for disbursing officers, and operational difficulties if the scheme proceeds.
The Senate plans a June 19 final vote on the tariff bill while Senator Aldrich seeks a date certain to postpone any income tax amendments. Senator Bailey's moves remain uncertain as Finance Committee weighs dividend tax versus a tax on net profits. The committee aims to report a Taft amendment, with possible shifts in timing and strategy as lawmakers push to settle schedules.
Orville and Wilbur Wright accompanied by Miss Katherine Wright will travel to Washington to receive gold medals from the Aero Club of America in a ceremony at the White House with President Taft. The event includes a Cosmos Club reception and luncheon, plus letters from governors and scientists praising their airship work. The party then plans to depart for Dayton with no flight on the day.
Senator Culberson reports that Democrats met in conference on tariff and income tax this session. He says attendance was high, sentiment is unchanged, and Democrats will back the Bailey income tax amendment and push for prompt action tomorrow.
William Clausen a picture dealer of 7 East Seth street has filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 20622 and assets of 18120 chiefly stock and accounts. The case follows a 1908 suit by art aficionado William T Evans of Montclair who claimed Clausen sold imitations as works by Homer D Martin and George Innes, with Evans removing three paintings from the National Gallery.
President Taft and General Clarence R Edwards lose to Senator Bourne of Oregon and John Hays Hammond by 4 up on rain softened greens at Chevy Chase. Allan Lard travels 2000 miles from Chicago to play in a four ball foursome with Taft as partner against Sherman and Walter J Travis.
Telegraphed note details Mme Modjeska’s theater keepsakes disposed by gift with only one sale. Robes and scripts passed to Miss Gilda Varesi, Margaret Illington, and Charles F. Lummis among others. The Toledo Blade’s Robinson Locke purchased a highlighted prompter’s copy of As You Like It.
Albany June 9 William I Derr of New York City appointed by the Public Service Commission 2d District as inspector in its division of transportation He succeeds Edmund Van Hosen who resigned to join the State Engineer He will inspect the steam railroads of the state Derr formerly served as chief engineer of the Erie Railroad and held top posts at the New York New Haven Hartford Chicago Alton and Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Justice Gaynor denounces city subway financing and Third Avenue rail projects as overvalued, likening costs to $810,000 per mile for streetcar lines and $70,000,000 capitalization for the Manhattan subway. He accuses Belmont and political favoritism, warns against private control of future subways, and calls for city ownership with no strings attached. Governor Hughes sends a supportive letter stressing transit planning and safeguarding public interests.
Missouri Railway began a three cent fare in Missouri yesterday and Kansas City reports the Santa Fe and Cotton Belt railroads posted notices of a similar increase today.
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