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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
8
The Court of Appeals ruling opens the door to recounts in the 1905 mayoral contest. Hearst's lawyers gain leverage while McClellan's title faces renewed scrutiny. A jury trial will decide the validity of ballots and preservation of boxes, with 1934 boxes stored awaiting examination.
The appellate court confirms an order for a struck jury in the Hearst McClellan mayoralty case, upholding the lower tribunal’s action. The appellant challenges the previous ruling, but the court affirmed the decision and the mayor remains in contention.
Albany March 6 Assemblyman De Groot introduces a bill to remove all grade crossings on the Long Island Railroad in Queens County and parts of Kings County. It creates two commissions a three member plan board and a five member execution panel with specific appointing authorities.
Albany March 6 The State Banking Department proposed reserve bills for banks and trust companies were reported in the Assembly for amendment and second reading. The changes affect banks and trust firms in The Bronx Brooklyn Queens and Richmond. Reserve limits remain 2 percent for banks and 15 percent for trust companies while cash in vaults becomes 121 percent for banks and 1 percent for trust firms in greater New York. Remainder may be deposited on call in other institutions. Senate bills to be amended similarly with broad approval from Superintendent Williams and bankers.
The Senate approved the army pay bill introduced by Senator Warren as amended by Senators Culberson and Bacon. It grants average increases for enlisted men and specific percentages for officers up to lieutenant generals five to 26 percent and provides six months’ pay to heirs if an officer or enlisted man dies. The measure aligns with increases already provided in the army appropriation bill.
The House approved a bill paying the Archbishop of Manila four and a half million dollars in full satisfaction of U S claims for Roman Catholic Church property taken by soldiers and for related damages. After three hours of debate Rep Jones of Virginia opposed the measure, but the bill passed 182 to 4. In debate Mr Crumpacker of Indiana cited a claim dispute over the Southern Methodist Publishing House sum of 208000 versus a 4000 loss, prompting Mr Gaines of Tennessee to denounce the informant as a liar amid groans.
The British Ambassador reports satisfaction with Ottawa talks and expects ratifications this session. Newfoundland treaty negotiations continue slowly but acceptably while an arbitration treaty with Great Britain is near completion. The Senate may soon review six Hague treaties and two unsigned conventions on privateering and neutral duties. Irish protests against any Britain treaties prompt warnings from the Ancient Order of Hibernians about possible political risk.
The House adopted a Rules Committee resolution to probe relations between members and the Electric Boat Company. A five member panel including Boutell Stevens Olmsted Howard and Broussard will lead the inquiry, with power to demand the firm’s books and related papers. Lilley alleged years of lobbying influence, campaign funding and press subsidies aimed at steering submarine contracts and suppressing competition.
The cabinet approved construction of a lifesaving station and lighthouse at the entrance to Point Judith Harbor Rhode Island. War Commerce Labor and the Treasury will coordinate with Congress to obtain the required funding for the project that has been under way for years.
Walter F Baker of Boston died October 27 at Bogota New Jersey. His body, exhumed and moved to Ridgewood, will be viewed by a coroner and a jury. Earnest Koester and Coroner De Mund plan a thorough inquest with witnesses including undertaker Ricardo. Arsenic in Baker’s remains prompts theories of murder and NJ involvement.
The court sustained the demurrers of the Equitable Life Assurance Society board in the Attorney General's suit to compel accounting for mismanagement of funds. It reversed the Supreme Court on allowing amendment or separate actions, with thirty-two demurrers overall. The case names numerous former and current directors amid charges of improper actions, including large salaries and ill secured loans. The opinion was by Justice Laughlin with concurrence from Patterson and Scott. Justice Ingraham also wrote separately.
The Tribune reports Mr. Depew spoke at length in support of the Aldrich bill describing it as a practical makeshift fit for the current session. He defended New York and Wall Street against Tillman and Western critics, calling for asset currency with safeguards and favoring a commission to synthesize expert testimony.
The Interborough Association of Women Teachers held a mass meeting at the Brooklyn YM C A with Justice William J. Gayner of the Appellate Division as chair. Miss Grace Strachan spoke for the equal pay cause, arguing against the claim that women cost less to live. Justice Gaynor defended equal pay, citing his daughters as a counterpoint and prompting laughter from the audience.
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