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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
7
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An extensive investigation details alleged stock manipulation surrounding the defunct American De Forest Wireless Telegraph Company. The United Wireless Telegraph Company is accused of using shell entities like the Greater New York Security Company and the International Loan and Investment Company to offload promotion stock, with executives profiting while about 28,000 shareholders were misled. Investigators trace transfers of De Forest assets, large stock promotions, and a sprawling network including Seattle and Jersey City operations as federal authorities scrutinize the scheme.
In Allentown PA on June 15 representatives of the Democratic party met and nominated Webster Grim for governor Samuel B Price for lieutenant governor John I Blakeslee for secretary of internal affairs and Samuel B Philson for state treasurer. They denounced Republican tariff policy as burdening the people and called for revenue reform with free raw materials low tax on necessities and competition with monopolies. The convention criticized the administration for backing favored corporations and condemned the retention of the implicated Secretary of the Interior.
Augusta June 15 Obadiah Gardner of Rockland was renominated on the first ballot by 575 to 311 with Frederick W. Plaisted of Augusta also named. Lamont A. Stevens of Wells was named state Auditor without opposition. Daniel J. McGillicuddy of Lewiston spoke in support of his congressional bid and assailed the Republicans as financed by trusts.
London reports The Express claims Porter Charlton may be in London though no residence is named. From Como Italy authorities press continued probe into the Charlton murder scene at the villa on Lake Como with divers and grappling irons. Russian suspect Ispolatoff denied accusations as brass knuckles vanish, while a possible motive ties to a quarrel and a statue blow. Swiss police chase a sighting in Lucerne as the case unfolds with an exam how the crime was staged.
Mayor William J. Gaynor of New York received an honorary Doctor of Laws from St. John's College at commencement. He delivered an address urging graduates to refuse self interest and to uphold integrity in government, warning against corrupt practices and monopolies while discussing price influences and the role of honest public service.
Lehigh Valley Railroad will equip all trains with new telephone apparatus enabling communication with dispatchers from any point on the line. Experiments led by General Manager Maguire proved successful using an extension pole hooked over telegraph wires beside tracks. Trains will be able to reach any person on a train by first notifying the nearest station to connect the line.
Judge Swan in General Sessions dismissed the manslaughter indictment against Louis Kauffer a chauffeur who ran down John A Lehnig on October 9 near Lexington Avenue and 92nd Street. Lehnig died shortly after the accident with no evidence tying the death to the crash.
Von Lengerke and Detmold, sporting goods dealers, won a Supreme Court verdict for 7898 dollars against the city of New York and contractor James Pilkington. The damage arose from stockloss caused by a burst water main at the intersection of 3th street and Fifth avenue in January 1590.
A Brooklyn Young Republican Club dinner drew over three hundred supporters to back direct primaries in New York. Speakers including William Hotchkiss George Green and William Wadhams urged the extra session to pass reform, arguing Hughes remains the GOP asset and voters demand a stronger primary system.
Baton Rouge June 15 Representative Shattuck gave notice in the Louisiana General Assembly that he would introduce a state wide prohibition bill. A bitter fight is expected.
Report says Governor Hughes signed bills holding track owners and directors liable for gambling on premises and for operating bookmaking, with or without writing, prompting a depressed mood among racing men.
Independent criticizes county leader John R. Yale for calling the Putnam County Republican Convention for Saturday to forestall trouble and protect his renomination. The primaries precede a noon Saturday meeting at Carmel, with only Assembly candidate and Coromer as nominations amid reform opposition to Governor Hughes.
Porters from the Railroad Porters Socialty of New York seek to establish a New York City headquarters for social and athletic activities. They argue physical culture aids social betterment and respond to labor tensions, including the Sim-Missouri incident and pushback against tipping. The move follows speculation about the Jeffries Johnson boxing bout stirring interest among crew.
Albany report says Congressman Otto Foelker of Brooklyn supports Governor Hughes on nominations and believes two thirds of the New York delegation will align with the Governor on practical forms. He cites ex Governor Black as a leading potential successor to Depew and notes discussions of Cocks and Hotchkiss for governor timbers.
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