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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

6

Senate Passes Gallinger Child Labor Bill for D C

Washington May 6 The Senate after listening to Warpers Brownsville speech passed the Gallinger child labor bill for the District of Columbia. It bars employment of anyone under 14 in many areas during school hours or before 6 am or after 7 pm with fines up to 50 dollars and extra daily penalties for continued employment after warning. Exempts children supported by parents as judged by Juvenile Court. The action also includes a Senate resolution to require the Interstate Commerce Commission to report on interstate railroads compliance with the commodity clause and the Western Maryland railroad status, plus remarks on President and Senator Foraker over Brownsville remarks and a request for a copy of a president letter.

Tribune Bureau Washington Senate Senator Foraker Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Maryland Warner Brownsville 25Th Regiment Foraker Smith Michgen Mr. Smith Mr. Foraker

Still Day for Veterans Prohibition Vote at House

The House voted 167 to 46 to continue prohibiting intoxicating liquor in national soldiers homes. A debate featured strong views while a gallery intruder, G F Gridley of Providence, shouted for recognition before being removed. An immigration matter also stirred attention when Mr. Fenner admitted fast naturalization under old law.

Tribune Bureau Washington House Tirrell Massachusetts Nis Fenner Immigration Commission

Catholic University Welfare Discussed by Washington Trustees

The board of trustees of the Catholic University of America met under Cardinal Gibbons to consider funding. The Knights of Columbus offered 590 dollars by subscription but the amount was deemed insufficient. The Ancient Order of Hibernians proposed scholarships from 46 to 6 dollars a year, with each division to support one scholarship. no action taken pending further discussion.

Washington Catholic University of America Cardinal Gibbons Knights of Columbus Ancient Order of Hibernians

Publishers Testify On Print Paper Prices In Congress

Weekingon May 6 The House committee heard publishers and newspaper managers testify about rising print paper costs They favor Stevens bill to remove duties on wood pulp and on mechanically ground wood pulp and on print paper over 2 cents per pound John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association pushed repeal of duties on certain papers The session adjourned with Norris still on the stand and tomorrow’s hearing scheduled

Weekingon House John Norris American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Congress Mann Norris

Embassies in Paris: Senate Committee weighs building purchases

Washington May 6 Senator Lodge reported favorable action in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on three measures to buy a Paris building for an American embassy. One is a bill and two are amendments to the omnibus public buildings and sundry civil bill, each authorizing 405000 dollars.

Washington Senator Lodge Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Paria

Subway meeting ends in disruption over private capital plan

A mass meeting at Lyric Hall in Greenwich Village to back a subway in Seventh Avenue and extensions was halted when illegible resolutions and strong opposition led to crowd unrest. Police restrained L C Bedford as tensions surged, and officials canceled further resolutions. A second dairy-room meeting supported the Elsberg bill and private capital construction.

Lyric Hall Greenwich Village C. C. Hickok Seventh Avenue Tristam B. Johnson Jacob A. Cantor L. Barton Case Dante Daly Robinson Cantor L. C. Jiedford Hughis Bedford More Redford Elsberg

Army and Navy News Orders and Movements

The Tribune reports May 6 orders: various personnel transfers and leaves across Army units including 14th Cavalry Fort Ward Panama Canal Zone and Fort Leavenworth assignments. Navy detachments listed with ships and stations along with ship movements and Pacific fleet sailing and arrivals from Mare Island, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Francisco.

Clark DP. Dudley 14Th Caval James Prentice Coast Artillery Corps Fort Ward Fort Stevene John K. Cree General Staff War College Charles J. Bailey George MR. Williamson Fort Mason Washington Henry F. Lincoln Fort Sam Houston 14Th Cavalry Sequoia National Park John B. Barnes Th Infantry Mare Island San Francisco Connecticut Monterey Pacific Fleet Santa Cruz

Standard quits turpentine field in Ohio

Standard Oil Company will retire from the turpentine business in Ohio. Britton T Day, connected with American Naval Stores Company, claimed the firm lost its fifteen year turpentine fight and will quit the entire field soon. Samuel T Curtis said the Standard is withdrawing its turpentine wagons from Ohio after several weeks.

Tribune Cleveland Standard Oil Company Ohio Britton T. Day Britton T. & 5S E Day American Naval Stores Company Standard Samuel T. Curtis The

Governor Hughes declines New York delegation reception invitation

Washington May 6 Chairman Payne of the New York delegation in the House reports a letter from Governor Hughes declining the invitation to attend a reception in his honor in the city next week. Hughes says his duties and prior engagements require him to return to New York at once, though he would have liked to attend during his planned appearance at the Governors convention called by the President.

Washington Payne New York Hughes

Governor grants reprieve for Orchard to July 2

Boise Idaho May 6 Governor Gooding granted a reprieve to Harry Orchard delaying his hanging from Friday next week to July 2.

Boise Idaho Gooding Harry Orchard

Nine Murders Draw West to La Porte Fire Case

A flood of reporters swarmed La Porte after a deadly blaze as John Larson of Chicago pursued four bodies he believes are relatives of his aunt Mrs. Guinness. Sheriff investigators tied a missing Wisconomist to the case, while authorities offer a $1090 reward for clues.

John Larson No. 992 Francisco Avenue Chicago Guinness Trondhjem Norway Belle Paulsen Max Sorenson Austin Ill Sorenson Jennie Olson Jennie Guirness House Die Budsberg Iola Wis Budsberg Laporte Laporte Bank Lola Laporte County

Wu Ting-fang Seeks Confucian Church in United States

At the Lotos Club Wu Ting-fang spoke after other speakers and urged planting Confucianism abroad while keeping it nonproselytizing. He described a Chinese temple in New York, his simple diet, and his aim to stay connected with Americans, noting education reforms and the Jews in China. The event featured General Grant and Rabbi Wise, with toastmaster President Lawrence. menus bore a Chinese legal-document motif.

Wu Ting-fang Lotos Club Eryone China Mr. Wu United States Chinatown Saniitarium Peking John Stuart Mill Rabbi Wise Treg Long Hong Kong Shanghai Patrick McCarren East Fifth Avenue Frank R. Lawrence Minister Wu Frederick D. Grant Stephen 8. Wise J. W. Bashford John Barrett Martin W. Littleton Robert MacArthur W. Yen Job Hedges P. H. McCarren John Wise Timothy L. Woodruff Peru Mexico Cuba Grant Lawrence General Grant Schurman Cornell University

National Conference of Charities and Corrections Opens in Richmond

In Richmond on May 6 the National Conference of Charities and Corrections opened at the Academy of Music before a packed audience. Governor Swanson urged broad philanthropy and restitution for ill gotten fortunes, while Mayor McCarthy and local officials welcomed attendees. Reponses came from leaders including Mulry and Bijur. A telegram from President Roosevelt offered best wishes for the conference.

Richmond Academy of Music National Conference of Charities and Corrections Swanson McCarthy R. A. Lancaster, Jr Mulry Mornay Williams New York Bijur Jewish Conference Thomas W. Haynes Jewish Society Roosevelt National Conference of Clarities and Cortions

Ice Trust Fails to Halt Grand Jury Inquiry

The Appellate Division refused to issue the alternate writ of prohibition sought by Wesley M. Oler, president of American Ice Company, allowing the third grand jury investigation to proceed as James W. Osborne and deputies begin calling witnesses. Senior company officials including J. R. Bennett and Henry Harrison appeared, along with clerks, amid documentary evidence filed by Osborne.

ICE Trust American Ice Company Supreme Court Wesley M. Oler James W. Osborne Jackson

Rand Says He Was Bundoed by LA Lawyers

Assistant District Attorney Rand of New York accuses local lawyers of fleecing him of funds by arranging to produce Joel Kinney, a Kinney heir, at a Los Angeles hotel and then spiritedly taking the youth away again. Kinney, custody of Pinkertons for thirteen years, travels the world. described as a dangerous cocaine fiend and unsafe to return to the family. Rand claims he paid the lawyers to obtain the youth for removal to New York.

The Tribune Los Angeles Rand New York Joel Kinney Francis Sherwood Kinney Pinkertons

Wu Ting-fang speaks at Chinese temple fund drive in Dover Street

In Dover Street the Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang addressed the Confucius Society fund event attended by Cantonese residents. He urged adherence to Confucian duties and warned against gambling, opium, and drinking, stressing harmony within families and society.

Dovers Street Wu Ting-fang Confucius Society Chen Fen Chung Chen Mr. Wu Dr. Chen

Cuban Army Chief Seeks Lessons From U S Military System

Major General Faustino Guerra newly appointed Cuban army commander arrived on the Havana from Havana and General Pino. He plans to study American military methods in Germany and France then visit Washington and West Point. Guerra fought Spain and led the 1906 Palma revolution allies. Accompanying him are Major Marti and Captain Landa. Frank M Steinhart also aboard with his mother’s coffin.

Faustino Guerra Havana Pino Guerra Germany France Washington Roosevelt West Point Spain Congress Palma Tomas Estrada Palma Major Marti José Marti Landa General

New Trustee Sidenberg Elected At Temple Emanu El

The Temple Emanu El board elected Henry Sidenberg to its trustees at a Monday meeting, filling the seat left by Louis Stern's recent resignation. Sidenberg, of G. Sidenberg & Co., longtime congregant, active in city Jewish charities.

Temple Emanu-El Temple Henry Sidenberg Louis Stern Sidenberg G. Sidenberg & Co

Annual Congregational Meeting Trustees Ratification

The annual congregational meeting will be held Monday evening to ratify the trustees' selection and confirm leadership actions for the coming year.

Metz Prosperity Convention Head

Controller Metz presides over the Interstate Prosperity Convention in this city August 14 15 under United Commercial Travellers and Travellers Protective Association. An August 11 speech day precedes field day sports and a ball at Manhattan Beach Hotel. John S Whalen Secretary of State serves as vice president.

Controller Metz United Commercial Travellers Travellers” Protective Association Manhattan Beach St. Louis Merchants’ Association New York Board of Trade and Transportation John S. Whalen

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