Wainwright blocks bill by recommitment clash
Libany June 30 First result of the deter med refusal of anti-Hughes measures in the Assembly blocked a bill to tighten public service regulation. Yale chaired the Electricity Gas and Water committee and moved to recommit the Yale bill to conform with Page-Wainwright proposals. Wainwright opposed recommittal citing need for full debate on telegraph and telephone regulation.
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the Tribune
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Wadsworth’s
Ray Smith
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Wainwright
Senate
Merritt
Wainright
Public Service Commissions
Onondaga County
Onondaga
Walters
Syracuse
Travis H. Whitney
Merchants’ Association of New York
Whitney
Tribune
F. B. de Berard
Merchants’ Association
Smith
Assembly
Hughes Bills Passed By Senate In New York Labor Department Move
Albany June 16 The Senate passed a Parker bill to create a mercantile inspection bureau in the State Department of Labor and shift enforcement of child labor in five class city department stores from Health to Labor. The vote was 29 to 18 with opposition from Senator Grady and support from Senator Saxe and Senator Page calling the change unnecessary. The chamber also approved Robinsons voter identification bill in New York City by party lines, requiring voter signatures and aiming to curb fraud or confusion in the city.
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Albany
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Assemblyman
Parker
Bureau of Mercantile Inspection
State Department of Labor
Department of Health
Grady
New York City
Saxe
Darlington
Santory
Health Department
Labor Department
Page
BR. Robinson
Postum testimonial from Florida man praises coffee alternative
A Florida man writes that Postum cured his coffee addiction and steadied his nerves within ten days, reducing headaches and cleansing his mouth taste. He claims Postum outtastes coffee when brewed properly and urges coffee drinkers to try it, noting the product comes from Postum Co. Battle Creek.
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Osu
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellville
Senate Debates Bill On Voter Registration and Fraud
Senator Page defends a bill to curb frequent voting and prevent fraudulent repeaters in New York elections. Senator Hinman alone votes against. the session focuses on local measures with race track bills to be tested by tomorrow’s outcome.
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Page
New York
Hinman
Senate
Extra session costs 39866 dollars in Albany
Albany reports the extraordinary legislative session will cost the state 39866 dollars and 30 cents if adjournment occurs tomorrow. The total so far covers 32 days in session with 21589 dollars and 12 cents in clerk hire and 6777 dollars and 40 cents in mileage, plus 1500 dollars to Senator Wallace.
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Albany
Wallace
Bovine Tuberculosis Bill Cleared For Senate Action
Albany June 10 The Senate Finance Committee voted to report the Alldis Lansing bill to the Senate to fund a state campaign against bovine tuberculosis. The Assembly passed it 101 to 7 with Robinson of Chemung delivering the lone opposing speech. The committee cut the appropriation from 200000 to 125000.
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Senate Finance Committee
Senate
State Department of Agriculture
Assembly
Robinson
Chemung
Will Fight the Union Over Chelsea Plies Case
The National Erectors' Association announced it will test the union housesmiths complaint with the Controller alleging the MacClintock Marshall Company violated the prevailing wage law at Piers 67 58 and 39 North River where it holds the Chelsea pliers contract. Walter Drew said the union offered to withdraw if only union housesmiths were used but the association will pursue the merits possibly to the Court of Appeals. The Staats Company is general contractor for the week and subcontracted structural iron work to MacClintock Marshall.
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MacClintock-Marshall Company
North River
Chelsea
Walter Drew
Court of Appeals
R. P. & J. H. Staats Company
McClintock-Marshall Company
Mad dog bites six boys near East 108th Street
A brindle and white bulldog rushed a crowd of boys at No. 312 East 108th Street and bit six youngsters before they could flee. Police killed the dog. autopsy showed rabies. Two younger victims treated. inspectors seek others. Doctors warn prompt treatment to prevent hydrophobia.
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Health Department
Eastth Street
Park
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Rabies Victim Captain Rabey Dies in Staten Island
Captain Edward Rabey of the Quarantine steamer Fort Wadsworth died at New Brighton hospital from hydrophobia. He was bitten nine months ago by a neighborhood dog, treated thrice, and his death confirms fears raised in the Marsh case. He served eight years with the Board of Health. survived by his wife, son, and a brother.
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Smith
New Brighton
Staten Island
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Rabey
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Marsh
Mr. Marsh
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Board of Health
Ex-Judge Gary Granted Permission to Practice Law in New York
Ex judge Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel was allowed to practice law in New York courts. His character was vouched for by Justice Orrin Carter and Charles MacVeagh. Gary, 61, studied at Chicago University and Illinois bar 1867, served as DuPage County judge, led Chicago Bar Association, helped form Federal Steel and United States Steel Corp.
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State of
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Orrin N. Carter
Supreme Court of
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Charles MacVeagh
Broadstreet
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Chicago University
Illinois
Supreme Court of the United States
DuPage County
Chicago
Chicago Bar Association
Federal Steel Company
United States Steel
King Edward and Emperor Nicholas Meet in Reval
The kings dined aboard the Victoria and Albert after a luncheon on the Standart and held no speeches. They conferred with M. d Iswolsky and Sir Charles Hardinge on Macedonian and Persian issues. A Baltic serenade continued late as the fleet escorted the monarchs home.
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Edward
Nicholas
M. d'Iswolsky
Charles Hardinge
British Foreign Office
Kennedy in Tombs Perjury Case Over Gormley Bail
James F. Kennedy former police court clerk faced Magistrate Wahle in the West Side court on perjury charges tied to the Gormley bail affair. A postponement was granted due to his lawyer stating Kennedy could not be examined. bail set at 5000. Kennedy claimed equity in property valued at 50000 with 40000 mortgage. Gormley’s photo circulars to aid capture were discussed amid police and magistrate disputes over bail and conduct. Breen denied malfeasance, noting limited acquaintance with Kennedy and defending his handling of the case while asserting Kennedy’s duty performance at Westchester Court.
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West Side Court
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Breen
Leutenant
Jack
Freeman Street
Lfe
Board of Magistrates
Westchester Court
City Chamberlain issues report for 1907 finances
City Chamberlain James J. Martin releases the annual 1907 report showing receipts of 4271178 and disbursements of 4299178.54. It notes cash balances of 13335442.77 for 1906 and 10639690.15 for 1907, with jurors paid 321293.90 in 1906 and 414168.24 in 1907. Martin projects juror expenses in 1998 above 500000.
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James J. Martin
Chamberlain Martin
New Stage Route by Fifth Avenue Coach Company
The Fifth Avenue Coach Company will start an additional service today. Omnibus cars will run from Washington Square up Fifth Avenue to 90th Street, then to Sixth Street, across to Broadway, up Broadway to 12th Street, and across to Riverside Drive, returning by the same route.
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Washington Square
90Th Street
Sith Street
Broadway
12D Street
Hiverside Rive
Peaceful Panama Election Report From Amador Cable
Consul General of Panama in New York reports from President Amador that the country remains quiet ahead of the July 12 election. Commissions of investigation state complete national calm and reject charges against the administration. The Liberal party opposes President Amador over the candidate Ricardo Arias while José Domingo Obaldia backs a Conservative bid. Firearms sales rise amid heightened campaigning in the isthmus.
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Amador
Republic
New York
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José Domingo Obaldia
Washington
Empress Augusta Victoria Falls From Horse At Sans Souci Park
Potsdam June 10 Empress Augusta Victoria fell from a horse while riding with the Emperor in Sans Souci Park. She was assisted to a cab and taken to the New Palace with a severe bruise on the back of her right hand. The Empress has cancelled provincial engagements and the Emperor skipped tonight's opera gala. This marks the fourth fall in seven years.
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Augusta Victoria
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Sans Souci Park
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Berlin
Wilhelmshhe
Troops Held on Persian Border
Tiflis reports General Snarski has orders not to cross the Russo Persian frontier. Russian authorities avoid aggravating internal Shahan troubles amid anti-Russian Persian sentiment. Insurgents are said to be well armed with German rifles and ammunition. Russia has no plan to recall Snarski's expeditionary force despite possible urgent needs.
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Snarski
Georgian Archbishop Nikon Murdered in Tiflis
On June 10 in Tiflis Archbisop Nikon Exarch of Georgia was shot on the steps of the synod building by revolutionists. A monk attending the archbishop was wounded. The assailants fired multiple shots and fled, with no arrests reported.
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Congo treaty caucus demands publication of correspondence
Brussels June 10 Liberal members of the Left party held a caucus and resolved to demand the publication of Belgium and Great Britain correspondence on the Congo Independent State. They refused to participate in the treaty debate without these papers.
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Left
Belgium
Great Britain
Congo
Royals Trip From Madrid To La Granja Palace
The King and Queen of Spain departed Madrid today heading to the royal palace at La Granja. His majesty traveled by automobile with the baby prince while the Queen rode by train.
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Spain
la Granja
Work of the Mining Congress in Paris Vows Miners’ Wage Accord
The International Miners' Congress in Paris approved a minimum wage for miners based on collective contracts and urged each country to tighten mine safety laws due to rising fatalities.
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Paris
International Miners’ Congress
Building Undermined Five Story Tenement Collapses
A five story tenement at No 8 Ludlow Street on the East Side was undermined by plumbers laying a sewer main. The front wall settled six inches and bricks fell as police closed off Canal Street. The building, owned by Jacob Horowicz of 14 Maiden Lane, forced evacuations of nearby residents.
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Eldridge
Delancey Street
Canal Street
Murphy
Jacob Horowicz
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Maiden Lane
Career of Paddy the Pig Closed in Tenderloin death
Clarence O'Brien known as Paddy the Pig died at his home 51 West 36th Street after years of illnesses. He arrived from Troy thirty years ago and ran a Sixth Avenue café famed among pugilists. He gave to the downtrodden and befriended reform-minded criminals. his cafe boasted no robberies. Funeral at a Sixth Avenue undertaking house. O'Brien earned the nickname for his size, weighing over 300 pounds and being one of Tenderloin’s great eaters.
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Paddy the Pig
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Test At Fort Schuyler Signals Coast Fort Searchlight Control
Army dispatch reports a June test at Fort Schuyler New York Harbor of a civilian designed searchlight controller. The device aims to link coast fort fire control with observing stations to spot approaching enemy ships from up to two miles away. Also lists numerous Army Navy officer orders and warship movements through June.
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Washington
Fort Schuyler
New York Harbor
Army Board of Ordnance and Fortification
Engineer Department
German cruiser Bremen visits North River harbor
The German cruiser Bremen arrived from Philadelphia and anchored at 79th street in the North River. German-American societies will host officers, starting with dinner by Consul General Buenz. Bremen plans to take on a new crew for the Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, due Tuesday, then move to a North German Lloyd pier in Hoboken to receive the crew and baggage.
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Philadelphia
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Hoboken
Steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm Struck By Iceberg Fate
The North German Lloyd liner Kronprinz Wilhelm failed to land crew on time after losing a port blade on the propeller. Speed fell with fog and ice to come, five icebergs sighted near daylight Monday. A stoker named Adolf Schmidt reportedly leaped into the sea amid the heat.
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Nierich
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Brewers pledge temperance platform at association closing
The United States Brewers' Association at its closing session adopts a platform calling for abolition of the immoral saloon and temperance in the use of intoxicants. Temperance is defined as neither abuse nor indiscriminate use, and the group states that commercial interests do not back excessive saloon expansion or illegal activities.
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United States Brewers’ Association
Saloonkeeper Practices Pivot to Rational Inquiry
A declaration urges a shift from persecution toward genuine inquiry and rational betterment. It pledges that brewers will welcome such discussion and will refrain from involvement in politics. The statement links temperance aims with constructive dialogue and political neutrality.
Gore Will Stay Blind Despite Hopeful Treatments
Washington reports Senator Thomas F. Gore of Oklahoma, blind for 27 years, cannot regain sight despite recent intensive treatment. Doctors warned recovery is unlikely as left optic nerve remains impaired from childhood injury. Gore and his wife, a reading helper, will stay at the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital another week for further care.
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Washington
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Oklahoma
Gore
Senator Gore
Episcopal Eye, Ear and
Fearful riders drive Kinney to attempt suicide in barn
Lexington Ky June 19 A tobacco farmer Lewis Kinney said to have brought troops to Bracken County tried death by hanging in his barn. Guarded by soldiers he was found with a rope around his neck and cut down in time. Kinney claims he was whipped by night riders amid fears of assassination.
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Kinney
Governor Fort Receives Doctor of Laws Degrees
Governor John Franklin Fort of New Jersey was awarded Doctor of Laws by Dickinson College in Carlisle Pennsylvania and Union College in Schenectady New York. Seton Hall College will confer another LL D next Wednesday and Middlebury College will follow a week later.
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Fort
Union College
Schenectady
N. J
Seton Hall College
Orange
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