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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
11
Traveller’s kit features a rubberized silk air pillow and a 2 quartz hot water bottle, both fold into silk cases. Pillow inflates to 18 to 12 percent and fits a 6 by 4 inch case. bottles fold into a silk case with crystal button strap. Complete price 10.50.
The notice markets tan or black grained English kit bags described as soft-ended, light and capacious with folding bottoms and side pocket. Sizes 18 to 24 inches priced from 15.50 to 19.00 dollars, with linen lining and brass lock and mouth.
News from Nogales reports Yaqui Indians repelled Maytorena forces near Guaymas injuring and killing several. The 6000 Yaquis are said to be armed and eager to fight as U S Marines and bluejackets fear a clash if the Villa troops or the American camp at Tabari Bay is attacked.
General Francisco Villa and General Felipe Angeles advance a peace plan to set Angeles as provisional president if needed, with Villa and Zapata backing. Angeles, detained briefly at the border, is urged to stand with Villa. a broader aim is U S recognition of their government. An apparent message to President Wilson accompanies the mission.
The Supreme Court ruled that a railroad may not hinder coal companies from selling to independent buyers. The decision bars joint action or control over coal sold at mines and requires the seller to stay neutral to ensure free competition. It notes prior reversals in related antitrust cases and underscores upcoming appeals against other railroads and coal firms.
Report notes the Zapata Army was set to retire westward from the capital to safeguard the water supply at Xochimilco as authorities move to secure regional resources and stability.
June 21 London report quotes Sir Edward Grey, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, warning British subjects not to visit Mexico due to ongoing affairs there unless absolutely necessary.
The Mayor asks William Beers Crowell for an opinion on Mrs. Clarice Margoles Baricht seeking a Special Sessions judge post. He cites no prejudice, noting Katharine B. Davis’s cabinet appointment and reporting no current vacancy in Manhattan Court of Special Sessions. The Board of Estimate backs adding another justiceship under the new inferior courts law, with the Board of Aldermen due to act.
Charles Becker, in the death house, appeals to a leading Elks member and Governor Whitman for help to spare him from the electric chair. He seeks Elks letters to the press and public, asks for support to carry his case to the U.S. Court, and pleads financial aid for his wife at 2201 University Avenue, Bronx. He insists on his innocence and asks timely action before July 12.
The government dropped the antitrust suit against Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Coal Company and allies. Attorney General appeals to the Supreme Court. George F Baker and William K Vanderbilt hold substantial railroad and coal company shares including 66 000 Lehigh Valley Railroad shares and 9 000 coal company shares.
Washington June 2 The Supreme Court ordered a rehearing in the Harvester Trust dissolution suit delaying a decision until next fall or Christmas. Neither side requested the rehearing and officials offered no explanation. The move echoes the Standard Oil case and may influence Sherman act interpretation.
Washington June 21 The Supreme Court reversed a prior ruling and announced it will hear Caminetti and Diggs again in the fall on the Mann Act case involving two Sacramento youths taken to Reno. The decision to rehear follows questions whether the act covers commercialized vice and whether it applies to this travel for romance.
Washington June 21 The government today lost its suit in the Supreme Court to forfeit the unsold portion of the Oregon & California Railroad land grant valued at more than 50 million dollars. The railroad company was granted relief from further enjoining violation.
Grand Exalted Ruler William Drislane of Albany stated that any Elk who supports Charles Becker should petition Governor Whitman. He noted no action has been taken yet and suggested a commutation petition could gain broad approval, though questions of Becker's guilt remain.
The New York Elks member Charles Becker, recently removed from New York Lodge No. 1, sent a letter to Governor Whitman after his second conviction. Becker awaits a hearing date as his wife pledges to prove his innocence with lawyer Martin T. Manton aiding their effort. Mrs. Becker calls this her life’s work and refuses to give up.
James Purcell, condemned New York gambler who murdered his daughter, has been declared insane by a Governor's commission. The panel includes Manhattan superintendent William Mabon, Matteaw F Kiel, and Charles W Pilarim.
The court ruled government claims that grant sale conditions created forfeiture were untenable, calling them forcible covenants and giving Congress six months to act. It upheld the Illinois pure food law barring boric acid preservative unless proven safe. New York shippers’ treble damages case was reset for argument, and a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on railroad car distribution damages was set aside.
Washington June 21 Treasury officials and allies of the administration welcomed the Supreme Court review of the 5 per cent duty rebate tax. The Underwood Simmons tariff law grants a 5 per cent rebate on goods imported in American bottoms, with broader claims from nations under treaty clauses. The Treasury fears an immediate $15,000,000 payout and hopes the Court invalidates the clause, aligning with Secretary Meade.
Supreme Court rules Pullman can lower upper berths over lower sleepers in all states, striking down Wisconsin law. Case arose when Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railroad fined for making an unreserved upper berth. Justices Lamar, McKenna, Holmes note interstate commerce impact. dissents by McKenna and Holmes.
Ames Purcell, linked to police graft testimony before the Curran Aldermanic Committee, was tried for the murder of his twelve year old daughter Agnew. He was shot at his wife, February 14, 1913. Convicted after a second trial, he faces life imprisonment and possible insanity declaration. Governor Whitman ordered Purcell transferred to Dannemora State Hospital for Insane Convicts. Purell’s claim of inferiority and insanity was deemed insufficient to avert commitment.
Progressive party members urge Amox Pinchot to head the New York County Committee succeeding Lindon Unten Jr drowned when the steamer sank. Pinchot declines citing other work. Debates swirl over successors including W Holden Weeks and Jaen Schiff amid internal opposition.
Denver readers report that at the National Jewellers' Retail Association opening President T L Combs outlined a proposed widow's ring. The ring would be a gold circlet with a central enamel stripe to denote widowhood and alimony status, with color variations for different conditions.
In Jersey City Criminal Court Judge Mark A. Sullivan fines 18 year old bartender Thomas Joyce for chewing tobacco while testifying. Joyce mutters responses and is jailed for four hours until friends raise the twenty five dollar debt. He quips that he would not give the quid up for three times the amount.
Washington reports the French cruiser Descartes landed bluejackets at Cape Haytien to safeguard lives and property after the city’s capture by government forces. No American forces have landed, according to advices from Port-au-Prince.
President Wilson will confer with Colonel E M House in New York on Thursday to discuss the international situation learned abroad. House returned three months ago to assess relief work and possible peace prospects. The meeting is viewed as highly important for U S policy and diplomacy.
Major Lumsden of the Royal Army Flying Corps was killed this afternoon while flying over the Brooklands aviation course in London. The incident occurred during routine operations when the aircraft went down. Details were unavailable at press time.
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