Spitzer testifies in sugar fraud case in New York
Oliver Spitzer, former dock superintendent, testifies in federal court implicating Henry Havemeyer and the sugar trust in fraud. He admits suspicions, defends his actions as self preservation, and says he aimed to clear his conscience. Washington B. Thomas and others attend as subpoenas force their presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
United Press
New York
Henry O. Havemeyer
U Nizer
Oliver Spitzer
Spitzer
Helke
Clarence Lexow
Atlanta
Coyote
Seckchiar
Henry Cochrane
William J
Secret Service
Mr. Bite
Mr. Stimson
Boone
Captain Rig
Enxon
Brooklyn
Henry Havemeyer
Washington B. Thomas
Stimson
H. O. Havemeyer
Havermeyer
Fur Trust
Washington Thomas
Gerbracht
Special Council Meeting Weighs Congress Street Widening
The Boston council schedules a special meeting to decide if Congress street will be widened on the south side between Middle and Main. A delay by Connecticut Co. over west approach tracks and Poli ownership influence may shape the outcome with possible costs up to sixty thousand dollars and a report due by August.
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Congress Street
Buckingham
Cmmon Council
Connecticut Co
Main
Congress Streets
Congress
Rigen
Board of Appraisal of
Alderman Conlin
Main Street
Poli Theatre
Logan Bros
Middle
Golden Hill
Giver of Little Egypt Feast Parts with Land Title
Herbert Seley, grandson of P. T. Barnum, deeds his one eleventh interest in the Barnum estate real estate in Jersey City to Jane F. Williams of Brooklyn for 2800. The interest is subject to a 1500 mortgage and covers the so called winter quarters property with frontage on Railroad Norman Street Hanover Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Herbert Jam Seley
Inter- T. Barnum
Jane FB. Wiliams
Brooklyn
P. T. Barnum
Ageport
New York
Sich
Seeley
Seeley Brother of Clinton Seeley Poor Property Receiver
The text notes Mr Seeley, brother of Clinton Barnum Seeley, failed to hold onto inherited property. It mentions his role in history as the man who brought Capt Chapman of the New York police to prominence with the notable Seeley dinner at Sherry's, raided by the captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Seeley
Clinton Barnum Seeley
Capt
Chapman
New York Police
Seeley
Sherry's
Lesptain
Boy Run Down and Killed by Express Wagon in New Haven
Two year old James Cifordi son of Ernesto Cifordi on 73 Putnam street was struck and killed by a lumber laden express wagon. Driver A Aransky under coroner Mix inquiry to determine criminal liability. Also obituary of Mrs Mary Gannon of 373 Arctic street surviving four sons and two daughters.
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United Press
New,Haven
James Cifordi
Ernesto Cifordi
Connecticut Co
Cifordi
Putnam Street
A. Aransky
Mix
Mable
William Gannon
Arctic Street
Richard Sewell
Frank
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edward
Richard
Nellie Gannon
Mary Gannon
Wazh
Insane Capozzi Woman Placed Under Care After Infant Struggle
Police intervened when Mrs Giovini Capozzi, shaken by anxiety for her children, nearly strangled her infant in Steuben Court near East Main Street. Patrolman Hatch and Commissioner Hurley recovered the infant, who survived. Capozzi was detained for examination while her husband arranged care with her Brooklyn-based mother. The episode followed nerves linked to the McMahon and Chambers boy disappearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hurley
Hatch
Giovini Capozzi
John Capozzi
Steuben Court
East Main Street
Steuben Street
Hurley
Capozzi Yard
Wheelers case delays decision in snake hill race suit
Judge Ralph Wheeler in Fairfield Superior Court heard the petition of the Fairfield Selectmen seeking an injunction to forbid the Automobile Dealers' Association from holding a Memorial Day hill climb on Snake Hill. Testimony covered course length, entrants, safety measures, and local opposition including New York financier Frederick W. Sturges. Proceedings to decide were set for tomorrow.
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Ralph Wheeler
Fairfield
Automobile Dealers’ Association
Snake Hill
Dealers’ Association
Pairfield
Charles Hox
Andrew B. Wakeman
Charles
Rowe
Fox
Wakeman
Elmore
Banks
Hamilton S. Shelton
Frederick B. Sturges
New York
Sturges
Sanford Stoddard
Automobilists
Mr. Sturges
Clarence H. Bradley
Frederick W. Tomlinson
Dealers Association
Life Insurance Men Banquet At Algonquin Club
Mayor Buckingham welcomed 30 Connecticut Life Insurance Underwriters for a monthly meeting at the Algonquin club. Speakers included J Boynton Jones John W Moore and Maxmilian Stein. ex mayor ex senator postmaster William H Marigold was ill. Northrop of Hartford chaired as toastmaster in Holbrook's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
Connecticut Life Insurance Underwriters’ Association
Algonquin Club
J. Boynton Jones
John W. Moore
Maxmilian Stein
William H. Marigold
R. M. Northrop
Hartford
Association
D. M. Holbrook
Old Man Struck by Trolley Refuses Ambulance Ride
A 72 year old man, John Smith, with groceries was struck by a Park avenue trolley near Lewis street at 7 30 this morning. He declined ambulance transport and gave a false name, later giving Homer L. Hodge as the Lewis street resident. he had a minor head cut and waited by a tree to recover.
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Park Avenue
Lewis Street
John Smith
John Smiths
Lewis Streets
Homer L. Hodge
Lawyers Back Commuters Protest Against Rail Rate Hike
Fifty two lawyers from Mount Vernon New Rochelle and other towns along the New York New Haven and Hartford line meet at the New York Bar Association to back commuters against proposed rate increases. They sign a telegram to the Public Service Commission and push to block June 1 increases while urging wider local organization.
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New York
Mount Vernon
New Rochelle
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Association of the Bar of New York
West Forty-fourth Street
Joseph Wood
Hugh M. Hewson
Willam L. Ransom
Public
Public Service Commission
New Haven Road
Mary J Peck Dies After Short Illness at Home
Obituary notes Mary J Peck wife of Elliott B Peck died Monday evening at 283 Laurel Avenue after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J
Elliott B. Peck
Laurel Avenue
Naughty Dingle May Ring False Fire Alarm in Bridgeport
Thomas May a 12 year old known as Dingle was arrested near Brooks and Stillman streets for ringing a false fire alarm at box 441 on May 17. Police and a suspected gang of youths plan interviews with fellow members as May reveals details linking other alarms at East Main Street and Boston Avenue.
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Thomas May
Brooks and
Stillman Streets
Cronan
Box 441
Brooks
Putnam
May
Old Mill Green
Young May
Dingle
Arnold
Bridgeport Brass Co
St. Charles’ Church
East Main Street
Boston Avenue
Seyler’s Fate Likely Decided Before Day’s End
William Seyler, on trial for the Atlantic City pier murder of Jane Adams last February, faced rapid testimony and a closing summary by Prosecutor Goldenberg. SeylerRepeatedly testified with composure about his movements, denying quarrel, and alleging another wrote his signed statement.
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United Press
Mays Landing
N. J
William Seyler
Jane Adams
Atlantic City
Goldenberg
Seyler
Orvis
Jane
Alice Adams
Atlantic Avenue
Mission Building
Alice
Chelsea
Petersburg
Robert Morris
Kaiser Pushes Peace League Wish in London Conference
Berlin May 25 reports deny that the Kaiser urged concrete plans but say he proposed a Peace League of European countries and only voiced a wish for peace during talks with Foreign Minister Pitchen in London.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Pitchen
London
Ambulance Called To Masonic Temple For Candidate Collapse
An ambulance rushes to the Masonic Temple on Main Street after a candidate fainted thrice during Fellowcraft initiation. Dr. McQueeney reports the victim recovered. the elderly lodge member could not provide a name. Three candidates were initiated. one endured a grueling passage before meeting adjourned.
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Masonic Temple
McQueeney
Goat of Corinthian Lodge
Burlinson
St. Vincent's
St. Vincent’s
Main St
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Congress ST. Widening
Little
Egypt
Winter Quarters
Jane E. Williams
Babe
Capozzi
M’mahon
Chambers
Wheeler
Indorse
Public Service Board
Naughty Dingle
Peace League
Corinthian Lodge
Ainter
Deacon St. A*p
East End
Wittstein
Park City
Stratford Ave
AMILY
Union Ave
Connecticut Ave
Ogden St
Iliam St
Iranistan
Warren Court
Orchard St
West Liberty St
D. R. Whitney
Fiat
Wells St. Inquire
F. E. Hayden
University School
J. N. McNamara
E. Main
Barnum Ave
Tom
Thomas Meath
Bommes & Biltz
J. F. Welsh
Kossuth Street
Pratt's
Fairfield Ave
Walter E. Marsh
Peter Hron
Stratford
Standard Art Store
Stratfield Building
OLD Homestead
Walter Sts
M. F. O’connor
Water St
McPadden
F. & M. Schaefer
M. McPadden
Old Place
P. B. Redfield
John Street
Carpenters
Chas. Stought
Houghton
Sec
Bridgeport
Foresters’ Hall
Thomas F. Colter
Michael Grant, C. R, WM. Garrity
Courtland St
SABE
Washington Tarrace
Washington Terrace
O'Neill's
NASH
Miller Lumber Co
Jewett
Keller
Steinert's
A. B. Chase
Steinert’s
Shoninger
Berkshires
State St. RY
Fred Bullen
North Ave
the Times
Gibatto
C. Pardee & Co
Pembroke St
Rigst
Hartmann's
Connecticut Avenue
Carroll Avenue
Holland Avenue
W. Broch
Main St. Rigt
William J Mead
Newfield Building
Warner Building
Sears
Newfield Avenue
Lone L. Miller
National
P. O
City
Hewitt Street
T. Mannion
Union Avenue
A. B. W. Clander
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