Political pull delays Diamond case in New York
Police Captain Thomas J. Diamond faces a stay order from Supreme Court Justice J. O. Dykeman delaying proceedings until Aug. 29. A transfer from general sessions to the supreme court and a possible venue change are on the agenda if granted. Recorder Goff labels counsel conduct unprofessional as officials clash over stay terms.
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New York
Thomas J. Diamond
Gelf
Henderson
Diamond
Supreme Court
J. O. Dykeman
White Plains
Court of General Sessions
New York County
Goff
Gans
Dykeman
General Sessions Court
Mr. Gans
Justice Dykeman
Platts Comment On Police Crusade A Flash In The Pan
New York August 19 Senator Platt rejected the police crusade as a mere flash in the pan arguing against its lasting impact. He spoke yesterday stating the movement lacks durable support and will fade without broader backing.
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New York
Senator Platt
Senator Platt Defends Police Probe Amid Tammany Debate
In heated remarks, Senator Platt dismisses police corruption claims as a "miserable flash" and questions the value of Whitney's arrest evidence. He indicates Gov Odell shares his view and criticizes Moss for making noise without proven results. The talk shifts to a mayoral race and the aim to find the most trusted leader. Moss vows to press on despite criticism.
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Whitney
Odell
Moss
Tammany
Mr. Moss
Senator Platt
New York Democrats in London Conference on City Politics
London officials Richard Croker John Fox and Andrew Freedman held a meeting on New York political affairs. Freedman rested in Wantage and will travel back with Croker to arrive in New York on September 5. Trainer Wishard could not see Croker amid arc ing matters.
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London
Richard Croker
John Fox
New York Democratic Club
Andrew Freedman
New York City
Freedman
Wantage
Croker
Atlantic
New York
Wishard
Newmarket
Japan Silk Seized in New York Import Shipment
A new invoice of 18 cases of silk from Japan was reported to Collector Bidwell by Appraiser Wakeman for seizure. Government action now totals 40 cases weighing over 10,000 pounds with a value of $64,000 under control.
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New York
Japan
Bidwell
Wakeman
Longest-lived trees include yew and oak records
Historical notes indicate chestnut trees reach 860 years, oaks 1600 years, and yews 2800 years in longevity. The figures reflect traditional estimates of remarkable timber species and may vary by region and care practices.
Death of Mary Eastwood Merritt ends a romance with Singer
New York announces the death of Mary Eastwood Merritt, third wife of Isaac Merritt Singer, at 78 in Greenwood Lake New Jersey. The private funeral is planned in Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn. The obituary recounts her life with Singer, their daughter Alice, and the complex fortunes tied to the Singer estate and the family’s dramatic history.
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New York
Mary Eastwood Merritt
Greenwood Lake
N. J
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Isaac Merritt Singer
Merritt
Alice
Singer
Isaac Singer
Mr. Singer
Peck Slip
Manhattan
Olive
Mary Logan
Virginia
Mary Eastwood
French
Brooklyn Bridge
City Hall Park
Williamsburg
Europe
Paignton
Devonshire
England
W. A. P. LaGrove
LaGrove
Bishop O'Connell Makes Historic Maine Visit
In Waterville on August 19 Bishop O'Connell of Maine's Catholic diocese began his first official visit. Crowds packed St Francis de Sales Church for low Mass, and 450 children received confirmation during the Fairfield excursion. A city procession with Catholic societies greeted the bishop on return, and church records and property were inspected before a final carriage drive.
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Waterville
O’connell
Maine
Charland
St. Francis de Sales
Fairfield
L’union Lafayette
L’union St. Jean Baptiste
St. Joseph Society
Waterville Council
Knights of Columbus
Left Wife Penniless After Bayonne Elopement
Alvin H. Cortright, arrested in Bayonne with burlesque actress Lillian Bell Felsted, left his wife penniless in Roxbury. Cortright formerly lived at 96 Calumet Street. the wife now lodges in West Newton earning her own living. Felsted is from Elmira, New York, and Cortright’s wife sought help from police chiefs in major cities.
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Boston
Alvin H. Cortright
Bayonne
N. J
Lillian Bell Felsted
Calumet Street
Roxbury
Cortright
West Newton Street
NECK BROKEN WOMAN MORTALLY INJURED NOISES OF FIGHT
Lynn August 19 Mrs Frank Cook hospital with a broken neck after a night alleged assault by her husband Frank Cook who is jailed at the police station. She says he pushed her down stairs during a dispute over money. She suffered multiple neck fractures but doctors expect recovery. The 9 year old daughter found her mother at the bottom of stairs and police were alerted. Cook, about 40, appeared drunk and had no memory of the incident. The family lived behind 22 Church street Center. A separate note mentions veterans and rail travel to Buffalo expo.
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Lynn
Frank Cook
Cook
Church Street
Boston Elevated Opens New Sections in Malden and Boston
Boston Aug 19 railroad commissioners ordered opening two new segments of the Boston elevated system. One stretch runs in Malden from Pleasant Street to Melrose line about two miles, the other on Washington and Codman streets in Boston from Armandine Street to Dorchester Avenue. The move eases Melrose access and responds to prior complaints. The board also authorized Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway to extend from Wayland to Lunenburg.
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Boston
Boston Elevated Company
Malden
Salem
Lebanon Streets
Pleasant Street
Malden Square
Melrose
Washington and Codman Streets
Armandine Street
Dorchester Avenue
Fitchpurg & Leominster Street Railway Company
Wayland
Lunenburg
Park Theatre to Open September under John Crabtree
Boston August 19 after a summer of negotiations the Park theatre will open September 9 under John Crabtree. The first attraction will be Hall Caine’s The Penitent dramatized by Lawrence Marston. Crabtree, brother of Lotta Crabtree, has prior Park Theatre management and has faced rival bids from William A Brady and A H Chamberlyn since Eugene Tompkins lease ended.
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Boston
Park Theatre
John Crabtree
Hall Caine
John Stetson
Globe Theatre
Lawrence McCarty
Eugene Tompkins
William A. Brady
Boston Theatre
A. H. Chamberlyn
Columbia Theatre
Miss Crabtree
Bonds
Swallow Declared Candidate Against Mayor Hart
Boston August 19 a Swallow ally at city hall said Hon George N Swallow will run for mayor against Hart Swallow told the ally he was a candidate discussion occurred Saturday night The claim drew interest while Hart continued his duties and showed no sign of disturbance
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Boston
City Hall
George N. Swallow
Hart
Swallow
Coxs embark on New England tour in covered wagon
Mr and Mrs G C Cox plan a month long journey through New Hampshire Vermont and Maine. They will travel in a large covered wagon painted red white and blue. The wagon carries cot beds tables and chairs and will be drawn by two horses.
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Methuen
G. C. Cox
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
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