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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
6
The Albany legislature enters another week with limited general business as a furious fight over reapportionment and redistricting consumes time. Tully plan versus Wadsworth scheme dominates, while conference committees seek a workable compromise amid political maneuvering and looming adjournment.
Senator Alfred R. Page urged quick agreement to end the Senate Assembly stalemate over reapportionment. He suggested modest modifications to aid Speaker Wadsworth without harming any party or district. The clash centers on county shifts involving Chemung Schuyler Livingston Steuben and the Tully plan versus the Assembly bill.
Pittsburg June 16 The United States Steel Corporation placed a contract for 5800 steel cars to be finished by October. The cars will be built by Pressed Steel Car Standard Car Summers American Car and Foundry. President Corey said railroads may cancel orders but the steel company will buy the cancelled quantity.
Boise Idaho June 16 While the trial of William D Haywood charged with conspiring to murder former Governor Frank Steunenberg stands adjourned until Tuesday Harry Orchard the chief witness will be taken to Caldwell tomorrow where the case against him for the actual murder of Steunenberg will be called and postponed until the next term of court Judge Fremont Wood who is presiding in the Haywood case will hold court in Caldwell tomorrow acting for Judge Bryan who is disqualified in Orchard's case because his partner was counsel for Orchard at the time of his arrest Orchard will be taken to Caldwell in charge of Warden Whitney of the Idaho Penitentiary and a force of guards The adjournment of Orchard's case will take only a few minutes the prisoner will at once be brought back to Boise The Haywood trial will be resumed on Tuesday morning when the state will continue the evidence in support of Orchard's story and endeavour to link the defendant further with the conspiracy to murder Steunenberg as outlined by Orchard in his confession The direct connection of Haywood with the murder has yet to come out in evidence Certain evidence has linked him with Adams who Orchard says was his partner in a number of crimes Documentary evidence has shown Haywood's connection with Jack Simpkins but as Simp-
The article details prosecutors and defense in the Haywood case, naming Simpkins and Orchard with ties to the Western Federation of Miners. It notes drafts connected to Simpkins, murder of Steunenberg, and expected witness lists, with further evidence including Orchard’s claims and potential confession attempts. The piece also covers court proceedings, subpoenas, and anticipated use of prior court rulings and Governor Goddard’s era.
Legislators blame Mayor McClellan for delays in advertising a hearing on the supplemental recount bill. The Senate passed the elementals, the Assembly concurred, and the bill reached City Hall Saturday while the mayor was away in Princeton. Hearings must be advertised two days, delaying action until Thursday or Friday, with adjournment possible before Albany action. Critics say he could have acted sooner to avoid this outcome. Senator Page argued that failing the supplemental bill would still leave the original bill in effect if the mayor vetoed the newer version.
The Navy Department reports Admiral Evans says the drag of Hampton Roads harbor continues today with no bodies recovered. The search for the six midshipmen and four sailors who perished when the Minnesota's launch sank last Monday night will resume tomorrow after today's efforts yielded no results.
Joseph Koslawski jailed in Riverhead after arrest for shooting Michael Polisky. He remains held until tomorrow then to be returned to Southold for arraignment before Justice Jesse L. Case. Polisky’s wife also detained and observed.
A quip from Lippincott's Magazine notes fond father asking a professor about his children's studies. The professor replies Arthur is clever and Mary is too, highlighting praise of bright children in a light humor vignette.
Washington reports a July 1 price rise for stamped envelopes to postmasters by four cents per thousand, while retail prices to users stay the same. The new Dayton, Ohio contractor replaces Hartford Envelope Co. Production cost shifts raise questions about who bears the extra $50,000 annually and where small-sale margins have gone.
The sunflower, native to Peru and Mexico, is rising in Europe as a febrifuge. In Russia extensive cultivation for seeds and oil shows leaves help fever. a physician trials on 100 children aged one month to twelve years, finding alcoholic leaf and flower extracts cure fever as quickly as quinine. Spain and France report similar results for Journal fevers.
Norman Mack, New Yorks Democratic National Committeeman, arrived aboard the Amerika after four months abroad. He forecast Roosevelt as the Republican nominee and Bryan as the Democratic nominee, noting Hearsts growing influence and Crokers support for Bryan. He warned Hearst running a separate party could hurt Bryans chances, and recalled Croker planning to vote for Bryan. Mack also rode with Croker when his horse won the English Derby.
The text explains that the pulpy part of a strawberry is not the fruit but a cluster of dry seeds embedded in pulp. The true fruit are the tiny seeds, while the surrounding pulp enlarges due to pollen stimulating the tissue to become soft and juicy.
At the Crystal Palace dog show Alexandra's Borzois and basset hounds won top honors while toy dogs appeared oddly dressed. One dog wore a shawl and five silver medals on a chain. another sat on a mistress's lap as a chicken was dangled to lure a portrait.
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