High winds shatter records in New York gale
United Press report from New York details a 96 mph gale that shattered local wind records. Plateglass windows broke across the business district as mammoth electric signs toppled onto Broadway and Columbus Circle, injuring but not killing people. Upstate reports of rain turning to snow caused heavy train delays and widespread communication outages. A Brooklyn Bridge collision involving a trolley and repair car left a dozen injured as traffic stalled during the morning rush.
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United Press
New York
Broadway
42nd_ street
Columbus Circle
Upstate
Brooklyn Bridge
Smith Street
Boston Weather Bewildered with Storm and Freeze
Boston experienced a wild spell of weather from midnight to daylight with thunder, lightning, hail, sleet and a brief blizzard. Dozens of pigeons were killed by frozen rain while a 60 mile wind disrupted travel and damaged outlying areas.
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Boston
Mrs Fox's Father Dead in New Haven Notice
James Sault aged 78, longtime guard of the New Haven road vaults, died after service in the Crimean War and the Civil War. Decorated by Queen Victoria for bravery. Former Norwalk resident, widowed with a daughter Mrs Elbert Fox living in Bart.
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United Press
New Haven
James Sault
New Haven Road
Sault
Norwalk
Elbert Fox
Bart
White Threatens Court Action Over Tax Relief Row
The Union Typewriter Co plans to sue over the board of relief’s tax reduction figures for 1911. Assessed at 382,694, up 88,314 from last year, the firm sought 22,722 relief but later reports favored larger cuts for others. T. F. P. White warned Mayor Wilson he will expose the board’s handling if court action proceeds.
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Union Typewriter Company
Board of Relief
Union Typewriter Co
Wilson
Pamowerese Co
T. F P. White
Taft Opposes Government Ownership of Telegraphs
President Taft rejects Hitchcock’s plan to place telegraphs under government control while backing a postal commission recommendation to double second class mail rates for newspapers and magazines. The two cent per pound rate would raise costs but still cover only a portion of handling expenses, with calls for broader rail rate scrutiny and continued free country circulation for small papers.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
Hitchcock
Congress
Postal Commission
Commission
Hitchock
Tax Collector Cooney Faces Large Back-Tax Burden
The city faces heavy back-tax expectations for collector B F Cooney as the Board of Apportionment projects 25 000 in back taxes for both the First and Second districts plus the 1911 levy. Preliminary rates rose to 16 8 mills, above the auditor’s estimate, while Keating urged 7 4 and 7 9 mills for the two districts. The board’s adjustments alter the district charges, and the usual revenue method assumes all taxes collected. A motion regarding the First district rebate, backed by Commissioner Hincks, directs records on the sixpayers with a three mill rebate to stay in the tax office for the time being.
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B. F. Cooney
Board of Apportionment
Keating
Bow Lever
Cooney
Three Mills
Commissioned Hincks
Common Council
National Gash Register Co s Men Indicted
Cincinnati February reports indictments of National Cash Register Co President John H. Patterson and 29 officials for monopoly and conspiracy to restrain competition. Indictments allege bribery, price cutting, and creation of mythical firms to ruin rivals. past two decades of alleged wrongdoing cited.
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United Press
Cincinnati
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Co
Dayton
Federal Grand Jury
Cash Register
Register
Cash Register Company
Wickersham
United States
Hollister
Patterson
McPherson
Aethods
Brandt to Tell His Own Story to Grand Jury
New York report says Foulke E. Brandt, former Schiff valet, will testify to the grand jury about the conspiracy and negotiations that led to his guilty plea. He will describe contact with Gane promising a mild sentence and a ticket home after discharge, with prosecutors preparing to seek his release under habeas corpus appeal.
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United Press
New York
Gerard
Foulke E. Brandt
Schiff Valet
Robert M. Moore
Mirabeau L. Towne
Whitman
Brandt
Dix
Bandt
Tran
Richard L. Hand
Schiff
Howard
Gans
Hand
Gane
Sweden
Hrandt
Mayor withholds rent checks order amid charity oversight clash
Mayor Wilson has not signed a council resolution restoring the Charities board’s rent payment prerogative to oversee rents for the poor. The city auditor cannot legally draw checks, shifting payment duties to the city clerk and creating extra steps, duplications, and no savings. The controversy followed a push to abolish the new system, but the mayor’s held signature signals non support for the reform.
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Wilson
Board of Aldermen
Board of Charities
Charities
Charities Board
Joseph Brennan
O'Neil
Finance Committee
Common Council
Weather forecase for New England and zoo claim misprint
Weather indications report fair weather for New England with much colder temperatures tonight and Friday. In domestic news, Dominic Lapinne assistant keeper at the Highland Zoo asserts he can converse with John a three year old chimpanzee in what he calls monkey language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
New England
Pittsburgh
Dominic Lapinne
Highland Zoo
John
Clemency Likely After Lagno Confession in White Slavers Case
Lagno's full confession shocks the court as ten men tied to the white slavers ring are arrested in a rapid pre-dawn raid. Cesare identified as the ring leader. Dora Hermann testified Lagno slashed her, and Lagno claims coercion and immunity in exchange for turn evidence. The state weighs leniency for Lagno given his testimony aiding convictions.
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Lagno
Dominico Cesare
East Main Street
Dora Hermann
Joseph Lagno
Connecticut
Jim Layno
Frederick B. Fallon
Fallon
Lagnoe
Fallon At
Laeno
Ike
Alexander DeLaney
J. W. Vollmer
Antonio Abriola
H. R. Ewood
Hall
Bray
Glennon
Barton
Chembelos
Tende-Loin
White Save
Cesare
DeLaney
Perminico Cesare
Raptazio Cavillio
Union Square
Frank
Ernest Cozza
Main Street
South Avenue
Chilino Gregorio
Spaghetti House
Water Street
James
Frank Matti
State Street
Albert Testo
Gaetano Bonanno
New York City
James Aricolo
South Main Street
County Court House
Superior Court
North Avenue
Guiserpi Vinci
Waterbury
Hermann
Laugne
Stella
Tony Youngs
Bank Street
Criminal Superior Court
Lexington Avenue
Ber A
Bridgeport
New York
Red Light
Newport Women Convert to Catholic Faith in Newport Society
Newport February report recalls Mrs Edward Post and Mrs David King among Newport society elites who recently converted from Episcopal to Catholic at St Mary’s Church led by Rev William Meenan. Additional prominent Newport women are expected to follow, with St Mary’s parish counting Vanderbilts Oelrichs Martins and other notable names among its members.
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Newport
Edward ¢ C. Post
Emilie Thorn King
David King
Ella Rives
Society Colony
St. Mary's Catholic Church
William B. Meenan
Annie Leary
New York
Cardinal Farley
Countess Leary
St. Mary’s Church
Newport Society
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Hermann Oelrichs
C. M. Oelrichs
Peter D. Martin
Mary Lehr
James J. Coogan
Paul A. Andrews
Brockholst Cutting
Leonard M. Thomas
Cameron McRae Winslow
Frederick P. Garrettson
Delaney Astor Kane
H. O. Havmeyer, Jr
Lewis Q. Jones
My hat is in the ring Roosevelt confirms candidacy
Theodore Roosevelt tells Cleveland crowds his hat is in the ring as he considers a Republican presidential bid. Local politicos press for a direct answer with Roosevelt promising a response on Monday. Also notes a birthday surprise dinner for Hazel Finkelstone hosted by Mr and Mrs Jacob Finkelstone and guests.
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Roosevelt
Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
W. F. Birick
Mr. Hirick
Jacob Finkelstone
Hich Street
S. D. Lawrence
Henry Heseleime
South Norwalk
Hazel Finkelstone
Ex-Convicts Run Taxicabs in New York City
New York February report states about 200 to 400 licensed chauffeurs with criminal records operate taxicabs and other vehicles in the city. Investigations into major robberies reveal many cab drivers previously jailed. The taxi as getaway car hinders crime detection in the Stern murder and East River National Bank robbery cases.
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New York
Adolph Stern
Jacobi
Thirteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Stas
East River National Bank Moessengers
Stern
William J. Burggs
Americal Bankers’ Association
Beckerman
East Higer National Bank
George W Horth
John Street
Whi O
Horth
FOR SALE AND WANTED CLASSIFIED ITEMS
Classified ad page lists goods for sale including a roll ton dest in zood condition, a cottage for rent at Walnut Beach, pets at Courtney's Bird Store, various job openings at Model Laundry and Harvey's, a cafe menu at Hartmann's Cafe, multiple real estate bargains on Park Ave Noble Ave and Shelton St, and employment notices for sales, hosiery saleswoman, and a barber shop update. Also announcements of lost bank card, and a notice of a wife leaving.
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Walnut Beach
Broadway
Reasonable For
City
Pet Anima’s
Courtney's Birdstore
Wall St
Middle St
Shelton St
Kossuth St
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
B&s
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Gotham
Goshen Point
New London
Thuriow
Bangor
Long Island Sound
T. A. Scott Company
Long Island
Montauk Point
Block Island
Richard Peck
Fisher's Islnd
Haughton
East Haddam
Salmon River
Leesville
East Hampton
Moodus
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Clark
Teddy
Lake Shore
Colonel Roosevelt
Ohio
White
National Gash Register CO
Grand Jury
Bora Hermann
E. C. Post
Miss Finklestone
Watson Co
Pairfield Ave
Harvey's
Cannon Street
Howland
Hartmann
Wall Street
Saeed
Lauren Ave
North Ave
Wood Ave
Fairfield Ave
Park Ave
Wien Co
Noble Ave
Bargain
Benham Ave
Norman
Atp
Large Health, Accident & Life Company
Seaview Ave
Barnum
John Bellucci
Harry Goebel
Annex Barber Shop
Main St
D. M. Fleming
Meres Be Baater Oo
Bommos & Biltz
Valentine Carrs
PO Fey
A. M. Wolfe
Tin Wolfe
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