New-York tribune., 1918-09-07
Reuokes License
OfNewsdeaLer
For Second Time
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effect that Williamson was under agree
ment to sell Hearst papers. This tate
ment, which Mr.. Harman sent to all of
the newspapers, read as follows:
Park Commissioner John n Har-
man announced to-day that the revo-
cation of the permit of John William
son, a newsdealer at Borough Hall, has
been withdrawn, inasmuch as William
son has agreed to handle all of the
leading papers published in New York
City.
Williamson's permit was properly
revoked by the acting commiss ioner,'
said Mr.. Harman, and the privilege Of
selling papers at Borough Hall Park
cause Williamson has agreed 10 handle
the newspapers that he has hitherto
been accustomed to SELL
Williamson Denies Pact
Williamson. when told of this, denied
that any such agreement was made by
him or in his behalf.
Mr.. Harman. however, insisted that
this was the understanding on which
he had reversed the action of his as
sistant, Muldoon.
81 was so informed by Mr.. Wilson, of
the Corporation Counsel's Office" said
hanson has agreed to sci! Hearst
papers"
Williamson denies this and SO does
his counsel, Mr. Quigg,' said the Trb-
une reporter. "Hc insists that he will
not sell the Hearst papers,
"Ilc will or will revoke his license
again." declared Mr.. Harman. "I'm
going to see MIR. Wilson about this
matter now
companied by the man Williamson be
leves to be the Assistant Corporation
Counsel called at his stand. "You
agreed to sell Journals he said to
me-" said Williamson in describing the
interview to his counsel, "but l do not
sec any on your stand
"I did not agree to sell Journals" ;"
and won't replied Williamson. 4
am not selling them, and won't sell
them
Gets Increased Business
Well said the Commissioner,
other stands are selling them. and |
ou are not here all day replied
Williamson. Stick around and sec
what happens for yourself Nm get
ting ne" business all day. People
pass dozen stands and come here and
ask if ] am Williamson. VINO refused
to sell Hearst papers, and when I say
yes they buy. papers and declare Pm
to have their business'
hen you do not intend to sell
Journals 90" asked the Commis-
sioner
NO, sir, do not
But you made some agreement to
sell "Journals o"'
~ never did, and won't now. It is
humlliating to me to have people come
here, take "The journal" and throw it
IN the waste can and declare that it is
too good place for the sheet want
no disorder or disturbances here. And
III feel better about it myself'"
"Ihen Mr.. IIarman and the man
th!nk was Wllson-they came back in
little while and Mr.. iIarman handed
me this paper.
License Revoked
Il have got to hand you this, mas
much as you won't sell Evening
Journals said he"
Inc paper which the commissioner
had handed Williamson. evidently pre-
pared In the Corporation Counse,s Of
flee, read as follows:
Brooklyn, n. Y.
To John Williamson.
Borough Hail.
220 Adelphi Street,
Brooklyn. n Y.
hereby revoke the permits here
tofore granted to you TO maintain
two newsstands in Borough Hall
Park at the subway, because vow
have this day conducted the stands
without due regard to the public
convenience and public needs and
have announced your determInation
to conduct these stands in disregard
of the public convenience and public
interest.
1t IS solely because of the public
permits such as yours are granted.
and since they are not to be sub
served by you under the permits
ne etofoIe granted they must be
and hereby are revoked, to take efYect
&C 'thwith.
JOHN \. HARMAN.
Commissioner OF Parks,
Borough of Brooklyn.