Coal Contract Irregularities At New York Prisons Probe
Albany reports allege irregular coal procurements by Dock & Coal Co of Pittsburgh for Sing Sing Clinton and Auburn prisons from 1907 to 1910. Investigators say contracts favored the company, inflated prices, and yielded profits of up to 65 cents per ton on fuel claims. Action to be presented to the Attorney General as findings critique Superintendent C V Collins and prison purchase controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonigets—Dock & Coal Company
Plattaburgh
Acton
Albany
Clinton
Neworthy
Comnalsilense
Wight
Otwee Cook & Con! Company
Hattibirg
N.Y
Sing Stars
Auburn
Dock & Coal Company
Ina Va
Tilly
Gener Girmoily
Penn Yan
Hie Oles
Albury
Dock & Cont
Dok & Coat Company
Nastyre Mehedi
Auburn Tennon
Amn
Sie Sth
Sing Sing
Gollan
Collina
Terrific Storm Sweeps Hornell After Heat Wave
A powerful thunderstorm swept Hornell after a record heat day. The storms began yesterday and continued into the evening, bringing heat prostrations to several residents. Two cases are reported as potentially fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornell
Jume
Alcantara Wins at Chantilly in Jockey Club Prize
At Chantilly yesterday the Jockey Club Prize went to Alcantara with Rothwonild as owner and trainer. Comboure, ridden by Gould, finished second followed by Cavallo in third. Jockeys Honey, Teil, and Wooten were among the top contenders.
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Alcantara
Chantilly
Paris
Jockey Club
Rothwonild
Atlantara
Prank
Gould
Comboure
Joel
Cavallo
Honey
Wooten
Whine Town
Ras
Lost Time Lost Yesterday Between Sunrise and Sunset
A fragment quotes Horace Munn about two golden hours gone forever between sunrise and sunset. No reward offered, as the moments are lost and unrecoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Munn
Will Entertain Royalty Lord and Lady Delees Visit Dublin
The king and queen will be hosted by Lord and Lady Delees in Dublin during their royal visit. Lady Delees recovers from an abdominal operation on May 12, and the king and queen are to be the Eliot of Lord and Lady Delees at their Merrie house in Kildare Street. The couple are described as patriotic, and the royal party is expected to be welcomed by many peers.
Auto Crash Kills Troy Couple and Son in Albany Region
Albany June 12 William B Slattery 50 of 22 Firth Ave Troy and his wife were killed when an Albany Southern trolley struck their automobile on the old Troy road four miles east of Albany. Their son Thomas Slattery 21 was the driver. the elder Slattery tried to pull clear as the trolley crashed into the car. The motorman testified he blew a whistle but the youth did not hear it. the car was split in two. The tragedy occurred as the family was returning from Troy toward Pittsfield The officials are investigating the sequence of events with the Marion Street line.
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Albany
William B. Slattery
Firth Avenue
Troy
Rilpatein & Co
New York City
Old Troy Road
Tensseracy
Pinsfield
Albany & Southern Line
Taft Albany
Hudson
Slattery
Thomas Slattery
Pittsfield
Young Slittery
Slittery
Meath
Young Slattery
Ends Campaign by Priest in Texas Fire Framing Speech
In Fort Worth on June 12 Rev. Patrick Murphy, a stump speaker for the statewide prohibition drive, was told to cease activities at the direction of Bishop Elect Lynch. Lynch urged Murphy to return to his parish duties and adopt a dry speech approach.
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Lynch
Father Murphy
Texas
Fort Worth
Nex
Patrick Murphy
Youth Killed After Farm Fight Ends in Tragedy
A dispute on a North River side farm led to a fatal blow in an empty lot near York and Amsterdam avenues. James Smith, 14, struck by Burke during a street fight, collapsed and died soon after at a nearby drug store. Burke, 15, faced with the grim consequences as bystanders and friends gathered. the incident is under investigation.
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Mays
Gac
York
Sileen
James Smith
Amster Ave
Stutte
Eile
Krave Durke
Kathorina
Anmglerdam Ave
Nue
North River
New York Central Railroad
Bol Wutent
Lightning wrecks several churches in storm
Middletown New York June 12 several churches were struck by lightning during a severe electrical storm sweeping Orange and adjoining counties. The West Congregational church spire was badly damaged at Middletown. At Howells four miles away the Congregational church was struck and set on fire but extinguished. Several farm houses were hit and damage reported to fruit crops.
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Middletown
N. Y
Oing
Orage
Howells
Terrific Storm Blows Down Trees and Wires in Clean
A violent storm swept through the city yesterday causing dozens of trees to fall and blocking telegraph and telephone wires. An Adams barn at Olean Park collapsed under the wind, a total loss estimated at ten thousand dollars while being remodeled into an exhibition hall for next fall.
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Ths Place
Vic Einity
Olean
Tore
Allegany
Tandyard
Bell ‘Palchone Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lariat Prevents Drowning at Local Lagoon Rescue
A man named Wilbur Baughn was rescued after drifting beyond his depth in a lagoon at Mnamhowne Parks. Bystanders and lifeguard Robert Miller, nicknamed Lariat, used a rope to reach and pull him to safety. The incident ended without serious injury and the crowd praised Miller’s quick, decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Bt Lous
Robert Miller
Mnamhowne Parks
Baughn Wilbur
First National Bank of Warren Penn a Oldest Bank
The First National Bank of Warren in Pennsylvania proclaims itself as the oldest bank in Warren County with W Jamieson serving as president and Conarro as cashier in this brief notice.
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The
Warren National Bank
Warren, Pa
First National Bank of Warren, Penn’a
Warren County
W. Jamieson
Conarro
Caahier
Foot Remedy Ad Promotes Exo And Sto Treatments
An old advertisement claims Exo and Sto foot remedies ease pain from corns bunions and inflammation. It lists N. F. Ames & Co as agents for Exo in Gerry with claims of rapid absorption and relief, urging readers to buy for 25 cents and noting retailers in Rochester and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Ames &Co
Ezo
Gerry
GUARANTEED PILES CURE CLAIMS
A promotional notice asserts Hem-Rold II from Dr Leonhardt cures piles by internal action. It claims quick relief unavailable from ointments or surgery, offers money back, and lists Ames Co and Dr Leonhardt Co in Buffalo New York for orders and booklet requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. I. Ames & Co
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Carry Ice Advertising Claim from Corry
An advertisement extols Carry Ice as pure and sanitary made from distilled salt water. It promises long lasting quality, lower cost than tea, and delivery by year season or 100 pounds, produced in Corry and not shipped in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Xcorry Ige Co
Lowest Prices on Buggy Stock in City Auction
A seller announces drastic price cuts to move high grade buggies from stock after selling the storefront. The vendor promises the lowest prices ever heard of on dugouts or wagons, urging rapid sale and offering Jammu street area terms for quick turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atore
Jeremiah Stona
Local Sewing Machine Deals Advertised At Central
The Standard Princess Hygienic Central sewing machine offers a booklet and a 19 percent discount on all office sales. Several other eight makes of machines are promoted. Geo W Mor 5 150 N Conter Street appears as the contact point.
Notice to attend mill logs before June 10th
Notice HH Clark and Son finishing fawling for to season. All parties with logs at their mill must attend to the game before June 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Son
Our Perfect Pianos Fiery Mendelson Pian o
Our Perfect Pianos offers Mendelson pianos and organs with ironclad guarantees. The ad promises low prices and generous monthly payment plans, stating a wide nationwide customer base and many player pianos available.
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National Bank Corry Corry, Fa
Citizens National Ban Corry, Pean’a
Prosident
J. J. Vie
A.W. Parker
Bil Barlow
E ‘A
Barlow D.L Bracken Jur
L. Went
Desmond B.A
Loveland A
W. Parker
A. H. Barlow
Tims
King
Dublin
American Preau Association
Vigtims Husbard
Machina
Wan
All Way
Ghautfei
Burke
Smith
Rodl
Rennin
Justine Pn
Curichien
F. K. Russell
RH. Winger
Teller
Bo Chemical Co
Rochester, N
Mukers
Meroy
Henderson
C. H. Henderson Piano Co
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