Deadlock Over Reapportionment Looms in Albany
Albany June 23 The Legislature faces a possible special session as reapportionment remains unresolved. Senate and Assembly leaders refuse concessions while Speaker Wadsworth resists Senate dictates. Governor Hughes may force a plan, but a break before adjournment remains unlikely.
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Senate
Wadsworth
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Rogers
Democrats Plan Purely Mathematical Apportionment
Albany June 2 Democrats push a purely mathematical apportionment to gain Senate seats in the next Legislature. Grady and Cohalan back the scheme, aiming to submit it to the conference committee, while Republicans dismiss it as political theater and a bluff that will backfire on its authors.
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Tribune
Albany
Chasen
Grady
Cohnlan
Merritt
Wadsworth
Prentice
Conference
Ed’ Merritt
Hughes
Assemblyman Moreland
Assembyman Foley
Niagara County
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Cohalan
New York Senate Apportionment Sparks Democratic Turn Toward Majority
In Albany, lawmakers debate plans for Senate apportionment. Grady, Cohalan favor a political shift while Tully defends a measured plan. Assemblyman Oliver backs mathematics. rumors swirl that Speaker Wadsworth may shift positions, despite denials.
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Tully
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Albany
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Japanese Political Maneuvering Over American Question
In Tokyo political opposition groups plan to weaponize the American question to attack the ministry ahead of local and general elections. They claim diplomatic weakness harms Japanese subjects in America and fear anti Japanese sentiment could worsen commercial ties.
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Daido Club
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America
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Tokyo
Japan
San Francisco
Yoshiro Sakatani
Coler’s Sheet In Trouble Over Infringement Claim
The Brooklyn publisher Coler faces a potential counter suit from Mansfield Hunt editor of The Record over alleged title infringement. Coler vows to sue for advertising losses of 10 040 dollars and to search for the rival paper’s backers. He denies awareness of the older Brooklyn Record and hints at changing the disputed name.
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World
Coler
Hunt
Schley Declines Presidential Candidacy Assertion
Telegraph report from Camden New Jersey June 28 notes Admiral Winfield Scott Schley rejects any bid for the Democratic nomination. In a letter dated June 20 1907 he thanks S W Wheeler for support but says he would never consent to become a candidate and prefers the public’s love to avoid disappointing them.
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Camden
N. J
Winfield Scott Schley
S. W. Wheeler
Schley
Philadelphia
Wheeler
Wallingford, Va
Philadelphia Record
Legislators Draw Fire From Pulpit Sermon in Brooklyn Church
The Rev. Dr. Ferdinand C. Iglehart denounces the state legislature for favoring saloons over church interests. He cites vetoed Gotham Hotel bills and Meade and local option measures, accusing lawmakers of moral obtuseness and misrepresentation, urging accountability for their votes.
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Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
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Gotham Hotel
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Tammany Hall
Albany
Anxiety in Shanghai over new electric street railway
Correspondence notes foreign residents fear riots with July opening. Reports sensational native press content, boycotts, danger to jinriksha workers, and possible street chaos. Observers compare Shanghai to Tien-Tsin, citing narrow streets, crowded Bund, and high accident risk with electric cars.
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Shanghai
South China Gazette
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Tien-Tsin
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Secret Russian Letters Tied to Yankel Tserniak Death
Extracts from supposed Russian government correspondence published in Warheit allege officials knew of Yankel Tserniak’s death aboard a steamship bound for London. Letters describe rewards for agent Andrey Victorov who killed the anarchist communist and face possible exile abroad to protect him from revolutionaries.
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Warheit
East Broadway
Tserniak
London
Russia
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Sweden
Department of Investigation
Andray Victorov
Russian Empire
Finland
Isvolsky
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Andrey Victorov
Party of Anarchist-Communists
Yankel Tsernink
Ivan Gregorowich
Secret Department
Brooklyn Man Ends Life in Buffalo
William Flechsner Jr., 24, a traveling salesman from 244 Moffatt Street Brooklyn, shot himself in Buffalo early today. A letter to his wife was found in his room, and the body awaits relatives arriving from Brooklyn.
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Buffalo
William Flechsner, Jr
Moffatt Street
Brooklyn
Canfield's Chauffeur Caught in Queens Speeding Arrests
John J. Hanley, chauffeur for Richard A. Canfield, was arrested in Hillside avenue Jamaica for 35 mph. Arnold Sinn, driver for George T. Brokaw, cited on Queens road for 27 mph. Albert W. Booth's driver Cageon Groose stopped on the lane highway.
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John J. Hanley
Richard A. Canfield
Hanley
Hillside Avenue
Jamaica
Arnold Sinn
George T. Brokaw
Queens Road
Albert W. Booth
Cageon Groose
Lane Highway
Reform of the Lords Debate Seeks House Power Change
London reports Premier Campbell Bannerman will move a resolution to curb the Lords power. The plan aims to ensure Commons finality within one Parliament, with proposals including life peer appointments and referendums to resolve deadlock. Supporters expect public vote to settle reform.
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House of Lords
Great Britain
Commons
Lords
Germany reports automobile statistics and accidents
The Statistical Bureau released figures showing 27 026 automobiles in Germany on January 1, including 3 815 other machines and 15 700 motorcycles. Berlin had 2 408 autos. 10 287 for sport or pleasure and 10 699 for commerce. Half the 8 horsepower class were common autos. In half year to Sept 30 there were 2 290 accidents, 673 injuring people, 1 570 killed or wounded including 651 killed. Causes include too rapid driving, lack of alarm, unskilled steering, brakes, and other factors. Suits total 695, 65 against chauffeurs.
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Berlin
Germany
Statistical Bureau
Emperor William Hosts Yacht Race Victory at Kiel
Emperor William conducted morning divine service on the Hohengollern and then sailed the Meteor to win the race over the Hamburg in a half gale. The Navahoe beat the Comet in class, and visiting Americans dined with Prussian royals at the Castle. Carnegie travels to The Hague with a special car arranged by the Prussian and Dutch authorities.
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Ambassador
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Allison V. Armour
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Ll. Gomez
Robert Godet
Carnegie
Hague
Balloon ascent tragedy confirms two Royal Engineers deaths
London reportsLieutenants Caulfield and Leake of the Royal Engineers died after a May 15 balloon ascent from Aldershot Camp. Caulfield's body was found at sea near Weymouth fully dressed, Leake's features remained unrecognizable. King Edward and Prince Fushimi witnessed the ascent as a strong wind carried the balloon offshore before a fishing smack recovered the craft near Exmouth two days later.
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Royal Engineers
Aldershot
Caulfield
Weymouth
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Prince Fushimi
Japan
Exmouth
Warren Street and 13th 32nd Streets Note 258
A fragmented street reference lists 258 at Warren Street 13th Street and 32nd Street with the number 842 appearing in the text.
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El Paso Strikes Loom as Telegraphers Plan Walkout
In El Paso the Commercial Telegraphers Union announces a Monday walkout with about 100 local members. San Francisco reports no wage concession by companies and warns of looming disruption as managers prepare to replace strikers.
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Atlantic
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Russell
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L. W. Storer
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A. H. May
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Telegraphers’ Union
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
New York
Pilgrim Hall
No. 288
Court Street
Brooklyn
Strike Arbitration Sought by Havana Cigar Makers
Havana reports the cigar manufacturers will submit the strike to a three member arbitration board to be appointed by the manufacturers the strikers and Governor Magoon. The Alcalde invites the strikers to name their arbitrator tomorrow but the union president opposes arbitration insisting on payment of wages in American currency.
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Alcalde
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Alcaide
Persian governor Salar ed Dowleh surrenders to Hamadan official
Salar ed Dowleh governor of Luristan and brother of the Shah has surrendered to Zahir ed Dowleh governor of Hamadan. He had been stirring nomadic tribes and gathering troops to aid Persian rebels, and his life was assured to be spared.
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Salar Ed Dowleh
Govov
Luristan
Shah
Zahir Ed Dowleh
Hamadan
Opium Den Closures Prompt Regional Cleanup Demands
In Shanghai on June 23 authorities shut native-city opium dens and patrols renewed calls for similar actions in surrounding settlements. Chinese leaders press for broader eradication and regulatory measures to curb narcotics.
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Shanghai
American warships anchor at Bordeaux port
Bordeaux June 23. The United States armored cruisers Washington and Tennessee arrived at noon at Newport in the Royan Roads, after entering the harbor area during the day.
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United States
Washington
Tennessee
Newport
Seedles
Royan Roads
Pelham Police Boost Rosenheimer Murder Probe
Captain Price and Bronx officers press ahead in the Rosenheimer murder case with promising leads. Frank Skidane, the Italian suspect, lies under guard at New Rochelle Hospital after a Saturday shooting during his arrest resistance. He will face assault charges once recovered.
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Rosenheimer
Bronx
Frank Skidane
New Rochelle
Savage
Hoodlums Invasion Of Bronx Trolley Car
Police report a Westchester Avenue Untom Railway car was twice invaded by youths. Conductor and several male passengers were assaulted and slapped. Charles Franks was arrested at Morrisania station as a ringleader. The group boarded at 128th Street demanding transfers and damaged the trolley wire. A second boarding at Prospect Avenue led to more violence before a patrolman intervened.
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Charles Franks
Morrisania
Frank
Westchester
128Th Street
Prospect Avenue
Friars Away Stars May Play In Theaters
The Friars a press agents group will be on a two day retreat at Atlantic Highlands to elect officers and rest from guiding star power on Park Row. Wells Hawks Frohman’s general press rep leads the list as lodge leader.
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Charles Frohman
Mst
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