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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
5
A New York meeting adopts a platform calling for city ownership of subways, improved schools and parks, and efficient, nonpartisan civil service. Speakers clash over process rules and subway funding as reformers clash with Tammany figures, ending with adjournment and resolve to pursue candidates.
Ex-President Fiiet of Harvard selects a large portion of the Harvard classics to form a five-foot shelf for English-speaking readers. He believes faithful reading and memorizations offer a liberal education in about fifteen minutes daily. The list includes Franklin Autobiography, Milton Areopagitica, Plato Apology, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Emerson, Milton Poems, Volpone, The Maids Tragedy, Becket, Faust, Pilgrim's Progress, Canterbury Tales, Divine Comedy, Origin of Species and Arabian Nights.
Melissa Brown a seventeen year old girl, daughter of Edward Brown, janitor, was arrested on grand larceny charges after detectives found pawn tickets and diamonds on her believed stolen from Grace Van Studdiford. Two other suspects were nabbed for abducting Brown, who spent money lavishly.
Brooklyn patrolman John H. O'Donnell died at his home after doctors could not convince him he was not ill with rabies. He had been bitten by a mad dog in September and, despite two months of leave and treatment, suffered from delusions of impending death.
James Connors a subway guard of 2126 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn rode a train from Atlantic Avenue station to Nevins Street clinging outside with one hand. His ankles were broken and bruises covered his body. Dr Hargett treated him and ordered removal to Brooklyn Hospital. He had tried to jump to the platform after doors closed.
Captain Thomas Franklin, treasurer at the United States Military Academy, West Point, was arraigned yesterday in federal court before Judge Ray and held on a 4600 bond. The grand jury accuses him of embezzling academy funds and cadet money, with charges including grand larceny and presenting false vouchers to Brigadier Mills and Colonel Scott for approval. His bond is signed by Louis F. Goodsell and Thomas McCarthy.
A balloon descended near Zhitomir in June dropping two German officers. One occupant sustained severe injuries while the other survived. Local authorities reported no further casualties and began emergency response and investigation into the incident.
The New York Presbytery is unlikely to block the ordination of Archibald Black John E Steen and George J Fitch after a re examination raised objections to their dogma. Leaders Dr Walter D Buchanan and Dr John Fox cited past changes in belief and urged no opposition though conservative Presbyterians viewed licensing as a mistake.
Mrs Taaberle V Adams widow of the policy king faced a suit by clairvoyant Marguerite Gilbert on a promissory note for 39 dollars dated January 23 19 with a claim that it was secured under improper influences. Adams says she paid Gilbert sums ranging from to 1900 and that the note sought to fund protection for her children after death.
Justice Truax ordered examinations for Henry Corbin Michael Sheridan and Franklin Smith to proceed before trial in Ward versus multiple defendants over a 3200 statue of General Sheridan in Washington. The Army of the Cumberland contracted Ward to build, but a Congressional committee later rejected the piece and arranged a different plan.
At a Victoria Hotel convention session the American Federation of Labor executive council adopted a unanimous resolution to curb workers leaving one country for another during industrial downturns or disputes. A long afternoon meeting with a Central Federated Union sub committee discussed tighter immigration legislation in depression periods. President Gompers plans to study European views on emigration during his travels.
A Queen s marathon across the Queensboro Bridge to Central Park and back to Queens was halted before beginning as no prizes were awarded. About forty runners including recent marathon winners gathered for the bridge celebration but balked when they learned there would be no prizes, disappointing spectators.
Magistrate Connor in Bussex Market police court ruled that no license is needed for any stage entertainment organized by an organization when proceeds go to charitable or religious aims. This interpretation cites city charter sections 1,472 1,479 and 1,480 as the basis. The case against Adolph Suesskind involved a Madison Square Republican Club concert with proceeds to its charity fund.
Harriet M. Werner sues Walter M. Werner in a divorce case before Justice Truax. Harriet, formerly Harriet M. Whitehead of Schenectady, has been married twice before the 1960s marriage to Werner. Werner faces a similar suit by his wife. the defendant represents several large out of town commercial firms at No West 22d Street. Justice Truax to charge the jury this morning.
The Public Service Commission is set to decide today on the second South Shore Traction Company application for a Queensboro Bridge cross franchise after a rehearing granted to allow certiorari appeal. The first application was denied.
Washington reports Japan will wait for Hawaiian court action on arrests of Jiji editors and Higher Wage Association papers. Honolulu notes 2000 strike breakers at work as tensions rise over treaty issues and newspaper seizures.
Berlin June 16 Chancellor von Buelow in the Reichstag denounced Clerical tactics against him as petty and unworthy of social estrangement. He urged social tolerance for political difference and praised liberal contributions to national welfare while pledging continued cooperation with liberal parties and stressing his aim to swiftly adjust Germany’s finances. He affirmed he would retire if a successor could better advance imperial policy.
The keels of four Dreadnought type battleships were laid in St Petersburg two at Galernaia yards and two at Baltic works. Each ship will be about 200 tons with 82 ft beam and 20 knot speed, carrying ten 12 inch guns. Construction to take about three years. The four vessels will form the first Baltic fleet squadron named Petro pavlovek Sebastopol Poltava and Gangut. Simeon Lake arrives to supervise trials of four large submarines designed by him.
The Portuguese steamer Funchal arrived at Ponta Delgada with the Slavonia wreck crew aboard. Some crew members head to New York on the Pannonia while others will travel on the Canopic, which sails Friday.
Robert F. Wood was convicted of first degree murder by a jury in the Court of General Sessions for killing his niece Amelia Roach at 49 West 53d Street on September 9. He claimed the Lord instructed him to commit the act and was remanded for sentencing by Judge Foster until June.
Amoy reports clan clashes in Heuwah district with Moelim villagers capturing a junk and killing nine Chimboh crew. two Moelim killed. Lima police hunt Nicholas Pierola after revolt, raid Bank of Peru, London Cuban Consulate, and homes of business leaders. St Petersburg cholera surge with 22 new and 24 suspected cases. outbreak in surrounding towns including Peterhof and Cronstadt.
Diplomatic and financial circles discuss the Chinese loan crisis. Berlin officials say the move preserves the 1904 Sino American agreement while avoiding a precedent. German bankers view American involvement as future matter. Paris reports anticipate Chinese backing for America with arranged participation.
Buffalo notes a telegram from New York Commissioner Bingham saying he cannot attend the convention. Chief J H Haager proposes endorsing Bingham's stance on photographing prisoners before conviction, likely to pass. A Cleveland Chief Fred Kohler paper on his Golden Rule policing method sparks a two hour dispute, with some chiefs opposing Kohler’s ideas.
In Buffalo on June 14 the National Conference of Charities discussed health and sanitation. John S Fulton read a Wiley paper on food supplies of charitable and semi charitable institutions, criticizing contract purchases. Langworthy reported USDA dietary investigations. final session featured Wallace, Gulick, Bryce, and Goler.
Clark Williams, Superintendent of Banking of New York, urged replacing court-appointed receivers with state officials at the National Association of Credit Men convention. He condemned delays and high costs, and warned against banks bidding deposits with high interest rates. James G. Cannon and Julius Henry Cohen spoke on banking mechanism and prosecuting fraudulent bankrupts.
Harrisburg June 16 The Republican State Convention approves a platform pledging tariff revision as true reform not just rate changes. The document honors Taft and Phildander Knox, notes Penrose influence in finance, and outlines ticket: Auditor General Arthur Sisson, State Treasurer Jeremiah Stober, and Justice Robert Von Moschzisker. Penrose and Oliver attend as delegates.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the 6th General Assembly passed law known as the Oglesby act unconstitutional. It barred nonregistered voters from primaries and restricted candidate numbers, risking recalls of indictments against Chicago politicians. The decision may prompt Governor Deneen to call a special session to address adoptions and Senate committee rules.
A Chicago minister received a letter from John D. Rockefeller's secretary stating Rockefeller would not interfere with University of Chicago matters. The secretary indicated Rockefeller trusts the university trustees to oversee faculty stability and retain competent teachers, despite Foster's censure by Baptists over his religious views.
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