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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
1
Felix Palmeri a 23 year old resident of Williamsburg killed himself after a ticket clerks refused to change a Naples sailing date or refund. Palmeri had bought a steamship ticket for June 13 and warned that the ship would sink, then shot himself in the head in a public office.
Inheriting 19 million dollars, W. Averill states he will help 20 000 or more people in need. He aims to establish headquarters in a major city, possibly Chicago or New York, and will give extra funds to both the poor and the troubled. He cautions against being fooled but plans broad generosity reaching beyond his own wealth.
In Williamsburg New York Frederick Rosaft shot his wife twice in bed and fired at two sons before killing himself as daughter Annie tried to disarm him. Police say mental illness suspected after months of strange behavior. Brunswick Germany reports a fatal auto crash near here.
New York June 5 The appellate division supreme court set aside the verdict against Walter R. Gillette former vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company who had been convicted of perjury in the life insurance probe. He was sentenced to six months in prison.
The Italian filly Signorinetta won the Oaks in London on June 5, with Courtesy second and Santere third among thirteen starters. The race covered about a mile and a half with stakes of $25,000 for three year old fillies. Rhodora, the entry of Richard Croker, fell during the race.
Lexington Ky June 5 The Breathitt county court at Jackson continued the murder case of Ben Hargis charged with killing his father Judge James Hargis until the October term. Both sides sought the adjournment.
Five mills of the J. & P. Coates company in Pawtucket and Centralville have resumed a five day per week schedule. About two thousand operatives are affected.
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