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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
5
The message urges prompt amendments to election law to improve primary voting. It advocates direct nominations where voter sentiment supports it, strengthens official primary ballots to curb fraud, and supports identifying voters to reduce fraudulent registration. It calls for broader protections against party abuse, improved party governance, and independent oversight of state conventions.
The governor calls a special election for May 13 1908 to fill the 47th Senatorial District seat left by the death of Stanislaus Fanchot. He plans to later pursue abolition of racetrack gambling discrimination and related legislation. Senate and Assembly debates cover printing, Public Service law amendments, Bureau of Mercantile Inspection, adjournment bids, and corrupt political action talk.
In Lockport New York May 11 both Republican and Democratic leaders voiced confidence for tomorrow election to fill the late Senator Franchot’s 47th district seat. Republican William C Wallace and Democrat Henry McMahon, both Niagara Falls residents, compete while Prohibition nominee Dr Hartman of Albion adds third party presence.
At a weekly conference held at No 156 Fifth Avenue yesterday Methodist preachers adopted a resolution urging all honest legislators to stand by the constitution and the Governor and to pass the Agnew Hart anti gambling bills.
Allan Robinson secretary of the Association to Prevent Corrupt Practices at Elections said the group will take an active interest in today’s Niagara Orleans Senate district special election. Ex mayor Seth Low is president. Representatives are on the ground and Buffalo detectives will be present at election districts.
Ambrose P. Hopkins of the 4th Infantry shot himself in his Madison Avenue furnished room as police prepared to arrest him for desertion after his wife Anna Huber reportedly disclosed his location. A farewell letter blamed mischief in their marriage and defended his actions, noting he would die a broken hearted lover.
Speaker addresses currency policy citing past guarantees on banknotes since 1874 and Treasury security. He rejects claims of new US note guarantees, explains proposed federal backing up to 500 million in notes with strong cash reserves and phased tax to remove such notes after crisis. The discussion references national victory in 1900 and calls for a currency commission to report next session.
State Senator Otto Foelker of Brooklyn lies seriously ill at Staatsburg after yesterday's appendectomy by Dr. I Prescott Grant with Dr. Murphy assisting. Inflammation and adhesions were found. Recovery could take ten to twelve days before leaving his room, then more time before Albany. Absence shifts anti-gambling forces to a minority as the Agnew Hart bill vote stood 25 to 8.
Albany May 11. Governor Hughes signs bills creating a permanent school census board for New York City Buffalo and Rochester. The board includes the Mayor Superintendent of Schools and Police Commissioner. First census due next October and thereafter every parent must report residence and occupation of children aged four to eighteen to the local police precinct.
Chicago May 11 The Socialist national convention resumes with a clear divide between city socialists and farmer socialists. The struggle centers on appealing to farmers and the presidential race between Eugene V Debs and William D Haywood, each unable to command two thirds support.
Assistant Adjutant General Worthington Kautzman reported from Brown Adams and Clermont counties that no tobacco bed had been disturbed since troops arrived. He warned withdrawal would be unsafe until tobacco plants are transplanted, signaling ongoing military presence in the region.
Justice Dickey in the Brooklyn Supreme Court ruled that the Board of Health must register osteopaths and accept their death certificates under the new laws. The decision grants Dr Charles F Haet a mandamus to place his name on the licensed osteopaths register with $50 costs. The Health Department indicated it may appeal if the department’s counsel follows current policy.
Eight people died and many were injured as a series of tornadoes struck Northwestern Oklahoma from 5 am to 1 pm. Victims include J F Hale Little Robe Ellis County and Dr J Howser Vici Woodward County. Mutual and Arnett areas suffered heavy damage with Vici reported destroyed. Affected towns include Estelle and Beiling with livestock fatalities noted. Madison Wis tornadoes caused one death and property loss in Sun Prairie.
The Louisiana Republican convention elected Taft delegates at large Pearl Wright, H C Yarmouth, Henry McCall, A B Kennedy with G J Riley and others as alternates. Wright re elected national committeeman. A sharp contest over including a negro delegate ended 49 to 2 against the anti negro faction, which then withdrew led by Henry N Pharr.
In Atlanta on May 11 the Georgia State Republican League a Foraker group opposing the central committee convened a state and district meeting. Delegates elected to Chicago include J. F. E. Sistrun J. P. Long J. H. B. Fleming and T. B. James all negroes. J. R. Hall and E. W. Austin named as Sth District delegates, creating three delegations from the 5th seeking national convention recognition.
Grand Rapids Michigan May 11 every indication tonight is that the Republican State Convention here tomorrow will be unanimously for Taft. The delegates at large will probably be E D Stair of Detroit John W Blodgett of Grand Rapids F W Gilchrist of Alpena and James McNaughton of Calumet.
Governor Albert Mead of Washington lauds Theodore Roosevelt at a Brooklyn Republican Club meeting led by William Wingate. Mead emphasizes Washington’s debt to Roosevelt and the tariff’s role in lumber and mining protection, asserting the state will be in line with the party next fall amid a guest list inclines to jurors, naval officers, county officials, and deputies.
James Je. Clonin was appointed superintendent of street cleaning for the Borough of Queens yesterday. Lawrence Gresser, the new president, completed his cabinet. Clonin replaces Lucien Knapp, a Republican, and resides in Astoria where he operates a lumber yard.
In Port Huron Cassopolis Lynn and Howell districts hold conventions naming delegates to the Republican National Convention. William H. Wallace James Foster Frank Cummings Marshall Cook Frank A Bayrd Charles Hastings Alfred Hall John Brittain Ransom Olds William Manchester are chosen or instructed for Taft with several not instructed or awaiting ballots.
The oil Washtenaw, carrying crude from New York, grounded on the steamer Texas during sand bars off Barnegat Bay Friday. It was floated this morning without damage and proceeded to New York.
Frederick W Whitridge, receiver for the Third Avenue Railroad system, asks a U S court to end transfers with the Metropolitan line in The Bronx and on the Manhattan Elevated Railway. He cites passenger losses since April 11 but steady receipts, plans $2.5 million in certificates, and $4.066 million needed for improvements including Union Railway extension in The Bronx Pelham Parkway, new cars, sub stations, and track work. He notes $16 million unaccounted for and questions recovery from lawsuits against the Metropolitan.
Whitridge comments on orders from the Public Service Commission and letters to its secretary, released yesterday by Frederick W. Whitridge, receiver of the Third Avenue Railroad. He argues the commission has done little beyond causing trouble, while noting the mounting costs and urging readiness to expand staff for proper reply.
William M. Ivins filed a brief against the Beverly Robinson bill arguing it harms private capital and city ownership. He contends the plan risks indeterminate franchises and undermines municipal control, urging adherence to the 1894 referendum. Ivins, once special counsel to the Public Service Commission, criticized the proposed amendments as futile and confusing.
A large 40 acre power car owned by James H. White of Meriden overturned near Berlin after noon. Passengers L. H. Barber and Ira F. Burnett of Brattleboro suffered compound fractures and chest injuries. Burnett pinned under the machine, Barber injured by steering wheel. White and the chauffeur were not badly hurt.
Mrs Araminta Small wife of Dr H G Small of 123 Reid Avenue Brooklyn was thrown from a car into a streetcar collision on Quincy Street near Sumner Avenue. She suffered concussion a fractured shoulder and a dislocated finger. The car sustained 1600 in damage.
A serious fire at Piedmont livery stables in Atlanta destroyed the entire block at Marietta and Spring streets. Two hundred horses perished. The Orpheum Theatre was also destroyed during a performance with the audience safely dispersed and unharmed.
Washington reports President Cabrera has guaranteed safe departure from Guatemala City for General Oqueli Bustillos the Honduran agent and refugee of the Mexican Legation following the Cabrera plot incident. The move eases tensions among Mexico Honduras and Guatemala and removes a potential international flare.
Washington May 11 a federal grand jury indicted United States Senator-elect Howell Heflin of Alabama on three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from a March 27 street car incident with Lewis Lundy a Black man and an additional assault on Thomas McCreery a New York horseman struck by a pistol bullet on a city sidewalk.
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