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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
27
A postal card drive by Jerome supporters seeks to recruit Democrats statewide for his Democratic nomination for Governor. Each card shows a half tone photo, no name, prompting recipients to ask who sent it. Jerome is vacationing in Cape Breton and discussed insurance probes and the Bryan boom in a St John interview.
Garsuel Strasbourcer resigns from the Tax Department citing lack of time. Mayor McClellan accepts, asks him to stay until July, and notes no successor will be appointed until September after the 1907 assessment cycle. Strasbourger, formerly List District leader, will remain until July.
Twenty members of the New York Bar Association led by George A. Alexander call for judges of higher courts to be promoted from lower courts. They argue the present system lacks merit and explain promotion would prove fitness, attract young talent, and elevate bench standards. A meeting date is to be announced by secretary Cyrus Bronson.
At the Norwich Chenango County Republican Convention delegates were chosen to attend State, Congress, Judiciary and Senatorial events. Resolutions praised Roosevelt for graft fighting, Higgins for honesty and economy, commended John W. Dwight, and showed warm approval for State Senator Jotham P. Allds.
The Sterling Republican Chair of the 234 Assembly District last night adopted resolutions unanimously endorsing Representative William S. Bennet for renomination. The resolutions praise his performance in office and state that his continued service in Congress is greatly desired.
Boston report of the Massachusetts House Rules Committee recommends expulsion of Representative Frank J. Getbro for alleged improper approach to lawmakers in the Anti-Bucket Phop bill inquiry and censuring Taunton representative Simon Swig for nine contradictory statements. After two hours of debate the matter was laid over until tomorrow.
Baton Rouge June 19 The State Senate passed a primary election bill by 28 to 2. It contains a provision intended to restrict Negro voting at the polls in marriage-related procedures.
Arthur Owens, a keeper at Bostock's Animal Show in Dreamland Coney Island, was attacked yesterday by Tammany, a fierce alligator in Henricksen's group. His hand was badly lacerated, but he improved by last night and resumed duties as best as possible despite persistent threats.
Controller Metz has called a committee to study the voted loop plan. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow in the Controller's office. Delaware Street area notes and regimental leave affect attendance as the report is sought before adjournment.
Charles W. Gates a Wall Street broker was discharged after three witnesses said the policeman who stopped him at Jerome avenue and 169th street misjudged his speed. Bicycle Policeman Vanderpoel testified he measured between 25 and 30 mph without a stopwatch and relied on judgment.
Harry Morton, the patrolman convicted of perjury in the Berthe Claiche trial, declared a genuine Christian conversion after ten months in prison. He spoke of found faith at Jerry McAuley’s Water Street mission and vowed to reform, help others, and seek work with his family's support. He warned colleagues to trust in God and stated his belief that faith will guide his future conduct.
John M. Shinn of Pelham, former two term chairman of the Westchester Board of Supervisors, is found $17 97137 short over eleven years due to bad bookkeeping. He pledged two Pelham properties to New Rochelle Trust to cover the deficit and plans to reimburse the town. Shinn, a longtime Pelham Republican power, once a landscape painter and teacher turned lawyer, faced no indictment while sympathy from both parties united.
The New York & Long Island Railway Company sued City Fire Commissioner O'Brien to stop revocation of tunneling permits under 42nd Street and the East River to Astoria. Justice Fitzgerald heard the case, with decision reserved. The city argued the 20 year franchise expired due to missed start times. the company claimed compliance and begun work within five years plus extensions up to 1897, with over $1,600,000 already spent and notable progress under the East River.
Announcement yesterday of the formation of a committee to improve industrial conditions for Negroes in New York. Leaders from Manhattan and Brooklyn join with non Negro supporters to document conditions and take action. Officers include William Jay Schieffelin as chairman and Mary White Oyington as assistant secretary. Subcommittee chairs named in fields from public meetings to crafts and neighborhood work. Notables such as Henry Evertson Cobb George Haven Putnam and Isaac N Seligman also listed among members.
Cincinnati June 19. The body of Governor John M Pattison will not be brought to Columbus for a state funeral. Public services will be held at the Milford Methodist Church led by Rev Marion Le Sour pastor. Burial will be near Premont Columbus. Acting Governor Andrew L Harris declines to comment on policy but is reported aligned with Pattison on state plans. Harris remains at his Maton home until after Pattison's funeral.
Robert A. Ammon, longtime Sing Sing inmate and lawyer, argued his appeal to the New York Appellate Division in Brooklyn seeking habeas corpus relief from an indefinite sentence. He contended the 1889 1899 law changes made his punishment illegal ex post facto, while Assistant District Attorney Tailor argued the prior sentence stood valid. The court’s ruling on the motion and briefs was expected Friday.
William F. Reynolds of Lexington Texas died in a Grace Hotel airshaft in Chicago while accompanying Sheriff Scarborough and others to testify against Patrick Lavine alias Cyclone Pat. The group feared a plot as they traveled, and Reynolds had requested a roommate before his death. Detectives met the party in Chicago with no immediate incident reported.
Attorney General W A King obtained a quo warranto order from Judge Robinson citing Hartford Ice Company Trout Brook Ice and Feed Company and Spring Brook Ice Company to appear July 2 and show cause why charters should not be forfeited for allegedly restraining Hartford ice trade. Mayor William F Henney assists. Newark public protest spurred action after liquor dealer meeting a month earlier.
The crew of the schooner Jennie Sweeney, wrecked on Frying Pan Shoals during a heavy northeaster on June 12, reached port aboard the Maggie M Keough after eight men abandoned ship in two boats. They had sailed from Philadelphia to Mayport Florida with coal on May 29. The captain and crew drifted 38 hours before rescue. The Jennie Sweeney, built in 1835 at May's Landing, NJ, 6574 net tons. Lieutenant Commander George W. Logan with a survey party arrived from the isthmus aboard the Bibila. their Almirante Bay work aids navy and merchant shipping.
A houseboat in Sheepshead Bay planned as a floating boarding house by John O Neil and his sister was destroyed by fire early yesterday. They went ashore before dawn and the fire began soon after. The cause is undetermined. Damage is estimated at 2000 dollars.
Mayor McClellan announced the appointment of a commission authorized by the last Legislature to devise plans to keep the waters of New York Harbor free from pollution. The new commissioners include Dr. Daniel Lewis, former president.
The State Board of Health selects members including Professor Olin H. Landreth of Union College and Dr George A Soper a sanitary expert from New York City. A J Provost of Brooklyn and Mathew C Fleming assist as officials. The Site pays commission expenses and the Mayor sets per diem. Commission to report within two years.
Sunrise 6 28. Sunset 7 33. Moon sets 3 47. Moon 27 days old. High water times at Sandy Hook Gov Island and Hell Gate listed. Wireless report notes Teutonic reported by wireless at Sable Island at 3 45 a m 250 miles southeast. Teutonic to dock tomorrow about 7 30 a m.
June dates outline arrivals and departures for Cunard Tara and City of Columbus, White Star City of Savannah, and US Savannah ships. Mentions mail delivery from Savannah and routes between Liverpool Southampton and US ports.
Shipping lines announce a sequence of passenger sailings from Vancouver and Victoria to Seattle and San Francisco. The routes cover Japan Corea and China travels aboard ships Riojun Maru and Empress of China, with connections to Hawaii Alameda and Marquesas on Mariposa. Dates include June 21 6:00pm and June 26 12:30am and June 27 6:00pm and 12:30am.
A list of arrivals and sailings from Liverpool, Bremen, Antwerp, Hamburg, and other ports. Vessels include Steamer Davie, Prinzess Alice, Tar at Kam e Oceana, Free Steamer Finland, Gien, Euro, Noordam, Byron, Cranje Nassau, Santana, Sibirla, Eanes, New York, Jefferson, Princess Anne, and Kaiser Wilhelm II. Details cover ports, dates in June, cabin and steerage passenger counts, cargo or mails, and quarantine status.
Mariners' notices list ships sailing and arriving at Liverpool Cherbourg Glasgow Manchester Rio de la Plata Cape Town with captains and routes. Notable movements include Carmania Prometheus Kaisers Wilhelm der Grosse Astoria Kroonland Dora Giulia Perugia Lom bardia Virginia St Hugo and Hellig Olav among others, with New York as common final port and multiple June dates.
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