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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
5
In a tight session the Senate’s absentee Foelker voted despite illness, aiding passage of two bills repealing lenient gambling penalties at racetracks. Grady led amendments, Agnew and Hughes praised the result as a law and order victory with reform backing from Sage and Carnegie donors.
Governor John Franklin Fort, who led the movement that ended racetracks in New Jersey, was lauded in Orange on June 11 for his role in the agitation. The telegraph report notes Fort’s prominence and says crowds praised his actions.
Gratified officials praise Governor Hughes for his effort to end racetrack gambling in New York. Governor Fort calls it a great victory for righteousness and morality and notes alignment with New Jersey policy. Fort congratulates Hughes on his stand and vigorous prosecution toward final results.
August Belmont warns the New York anti-betting measure will be a severe blow to the turf and may ruin horseracing, throw workers out of jobs, and hinder thoroughbred breeding in the United States. He notes racing associations will proceed with season plans despite the law.
Kings County Sheriff Hobley says he will use all powers to enforce the anti-gambling law at Gravesend Sheepshead Bay and Brighton tracks and may call out the militia if needed. Queens Sheriff Harvey pledges strict law enforcement and District Attorney Darrin warns betting will stop and vows no compromise if violations occur.
The Rev Thomas R Slicer denounces the Hart-Agnew anti betting bills as an epidemic of gambling. He criticizes Governor Hughes for overstepping legal bounds and predicts tracks will fall under poolroom syndicate control with wider betting outside tracks. He cites a collapse of track censorship and fears broadened bookmaker profits via rapid news dissemination.
Canon Chase, rector at Christ Episcopal Church in Williamsburg, calls Senator Foelker a hero after anti-racetrack gambling bills pass. He notes Foelker’s improving condition, calls the victory a signal that public opinion remains against moneyed influence, and predicts the fight may move to the courts.
Plainclothes officers under Chief Bimson raided several suspected poolroom locations in Paterson New Jersey this afternoon. In three places conclusive evidence was obtained and complaints will be filed with Recorder Carroll tomorrow. The aim is to signal gamblers that a New York shutdown would make Paterson unappealing as a headquarters.
Albany June 11 Senator Foelker the embattled lawmaker who faced appendicitis and a stern vote in the Capitol today fought through illness and pressure. An attempt to visit his bedside by Albany physicians was blocked by the nurse and staff. Canon Chase and Dr Murphy defended his care as he prepared to return home to Staatsburg. Foelker, an immigrant who rose from baker to lawyer and legislator, faced offers and threats but pressed on to cast his racefixing bills vote and prove his bulldog perseverance.
Louisville reports Kentucky faces economic damage if New York passes race track bills. Wealthy Eastern capital owns large Blue Grass breeding farms with thousands employed. Laws in New York could close breeding establishments and cut employment, risking millions in the Blue Grass region. Fayette County alone has over three thousand five hundred stallions and brood mares.
John S. Shea, leader of the 14th District and racetrack supervisor, says passage of racing bills should not end his tenure. He notes his term ended in April but he will continue performing duties, including tracking gross receipts and collecting state tax. Last year racing associations were taxed about $225,000.
At Gravesend prominent racing men report racing to continue for now under the new law. Meetings at Sheepshead Bay and Saratoga are expected to proceed, but fears grow for Brighton Beach and Gravesend. Traders, trainers, and jockeys express gloom, labor losses, and doubts about credit betting while officials debate legal challenges.
A official questioned on the betting ban predicts spectators will stay away if they cannot recover tickets or wagers. The speaker calls the bill a disastrous blow to racing, arguing it will deter fans from filling stands and paying for seats.
Republican leaders discuss the possibility of Hughes retiring at year end after racing bills passed. Some insistence from national leaders could push for renomination, but home sentiment favors a new candidate to better mesh with the organization. The governor cites higher costs of office and a return to law practice.
Ex Assemblyman A B Gray says horse racing evils exaggerated and bills will harm trotting races. Secretary H N Bain of the Hudson River Park Association predicts Grand Circuit Meet in Poughkeepsie next August trimmed to two days and opposition to the usual Dutchess County Fair due to changes. The Dutchess County Fair draws about one hundred thousand attendees.
Announcement of anti racetrack gambling bills at Albany triggered investor reevaluation of Brooklyn Rapid Transit shares, sending the stock price down to 47 percent.
Ralph N. Peters says Belmont and Sheepshead Bay racetracks will likely operate for the season due to fashion and wealthy support. He notes 730000 metropolitan visitors last year using LIRR, earning about 400000 in fares, predicting half as many travelers this year but promising improved suburban service to offset losses.
Boston June 11 The railroad regulation bill was killed in the Massachusetts House by a 151 to 37 vote. Amendments forcing New York New Haven Hartford to sell Boston & Maine stock before July 1 1910 failed as Senate would not concur. The defeat ends railroad legislation this year affecting the New Haven ownership of 109 457 Boston & Maine shares and unification plans unless court action intervenes. The Legislature is expected to prorogue imminently.
Lincoln Nebraska June 11 W J Bryan denies part of an Baltimore interview quoting him as saying government ownership of railroads is not a pressing issue He will publish editorial tomorrow He insists regulation is the issue and accuses rivals of misleading voters to divert attention away from regulation
Roanoke June 11 Democratic State Convention named at large delegates to the Denver convention and instructed them for Bryan Senators Daniel and Martin Governor A Swanson and ex Governor J Hoge Tyler J Saylor Ellyson chosen Virginia member of the national committee.
In yesterday’s recount Hearst gains 27 net ballots after 12 boxes opened. Mayor McClellan shows a 58 vote gain, with Hearst up 215 total since counting began. Boxes opened span the 19th and 1st Assembly Districts and include districts associated with Ahearn and Murnphy, with Lantry’s district showing miscounted ballots.
Eugene A. Philbin former New York district attorney predicts Bryan will be nominated at the Denver convention but lose decisively in November. He cites weak support in New York and other states and asserts Governor Hughes could be defeated by a Democrat while nominating Johnson is unlikely.
Kentucky assigns 25 votes including 22 district delegates to Bryan with two-thirds support for at-large delegates. Named delegates include J. C. W. Beckham James B. McCreary Ollie M. James W. B. Haldamas Thomas H. Paynter John C. C. Mayo. A telegram from Bryan and Watterson at Lincoln congratulates Kentucky Democrats on unity.
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