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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
4
Retail meat prices rise across cuts with pork jumping to 18 cents per pound and porterhouse steaks to 35 cents. Mutton holds, spring lamb scarce, and overall supply tight as cattle exports halt and grass-fattened cattle arrive after May. Experts cite shortage of corn-fed cattle and panic of last fall as key factors.
The New Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Loretto in East New York was dedicated by the Apostolic Delegate with Bishop McDonnell presiding. The $150,000 church, largest Italian congregation in the city, drew a Greater New York crowd. Police from Brooklyn guarded priests amid threatening letters and bomb threats, while Caruso could not attend.
Consul General Richard Guenther reports German shipyards were fully employed in 1907. He cites 435 steamships totaling 311,195 gross register tons and 316 sailing ships totaling 37,? gross register tons, with 208 steamships about 469,172 tons and 270 sailing ships 47,015 tons under construction.
Seventeen undergraduate nurses at the Female Training School of Bellevue Hospital are ill. Most have tonsillitis or bronchitis. Miss Jennie Brink, a former graduate nurse, attends to them.
London April 5 John P Boland Nationalist M P announces the State Department at Washington has agreed to publish Ireland's trade statistics with the United States separately He sent a letter of thanks to President Roosevelt and expects the move to boost Irish trade Oscar P Austin chief of the Bureau of Statistics said a reform in trade reporting will extend to define articles in export and import data He noted Britain pushed for the reform and other nations may follow to aid Ireland's manufacturers seeking wider markets and recognition for their goods in the United States
In Port au Prince on April 5 rumors spread that the government is resorting to decapitation. A headless body was found beneath Fort National ramparts. Suspected conspirators are under arrest as mass imprisonments are unclear. Refugees seek safety at French and German Legations as Senate quorum fails and Congress may delay its April 6 session.
Rome police recover a 500 pound bronze bust of Pope Clement VIII stolen March 20 from Villa Aldobrandini. It was buried about a half mile from the villa, and thieves planned to ship it abroad when a window of concealment arose.
At sea near Halifax on the Pretoria bound for New York a young German girl leaped from the second cabin to the deck and plunged into the sea in full view of passengers. The rescue boat failed. the girl was lost. The ship carried a cargo of animals including a jaguar monkeys and over 1000 birds after taking aboard coal.
Naples April 5 Solfatara a semi extinct volcano near Pozzuoli has opened a new crater 260 feet from the ancient one A voluminous column of sulphurous gases rises The activity of Solfatara is thought to coincide with Vesuvius inactivity.
Advices from Seoul report growing insurgent activity around Seoul with several minor fights recently. The insurgent element is said to be encouraged by the stance of the Korean Court, as Privy Councillor Yun urges suppression by Korean troops rather than Japanese forces.
Liverpool reports a cut in steerage fares on steamers between the Mediterranean and the United States already met by a leading British line with further followups expected. North Atlantic lines have rejected using Fishguard as a port for sailings to Ireland.
Count Leo Tolstoy wrote to the Birthday Committee in Eterstown on April 6 expressing gratitude for the planned honors but declining to accept them. As a result the committee has ceased its preparations for the birthday celebration.
In Madrid on April 5 a principal Tax Collector from Almeria Province fled abroad after being charged with embezzling forty thousand dollars of public funds.
MISCO CITY April 5 A bill to remove the export duty on henequen was introduced in Congress yesterday. It has the President and Finance Minister's approval and is almost certain of passage. VALPARAISO April 5 Chilean nitrate exports for March show 550,900 quintals to the United States 2,121,100 to Europe and 167,000 to other destinations with 885,200 quintals pending for the United States and 1,554,000 for the rest of the world.
The PEI legislature voted to exclude motor cars as a public safety measure. A bill will be introduced to enforce the ban, with both parties united. Officials cited horse-drawn farming, limited auto presence, and church attendance declines due to fear of runaways. A court challenge is anticipated after enactment.
Special to The New York Times reports John A. Hossack of Odell Illinois was killed after falling or jumping eight stories in the Auditorium Annex airshaft in Chicago. He was the son of abolitionist John Alden Hossack famed for his 1850s conduct case in Chicago federal courts.
Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes widow of the traction magnate offers a ten dollar reward in The Times lost column for her brindle French bulldog Bully. The dog is described as hot-eared and under shot. Several canines have vanished in Sut Pifth Avenue area prompting suspicions of dog thieves. It is unclear whether Bully left on a house air or was taken.
Paris plans a grand boulevard extending ten miles from the Tuileries to the forest of St Germain. The 150 foot wide route will include footpaths wagon roads electric tram lines and speedways for autos with level crossings avoided. Cost estimated at two million francs and support from the Automobile and Touring Clubs.
James J. Sheldon refused to say where he lived saying he would not disgrace his relatives. He was held in $500 bail in Manhattan Avenue Court Williamsburg for a hear th on grand larceny charges. He allegedly robbed Mrs. Sarah A. Mason of 668 Humboldt Street of a pair of diamond earrings valued at 100 dollars.
Saturday night’s Night Court session set records for cases disposed. From 9 p.m. Saturday to 3:20 a.m. Sunday, 275 prisoners were arraigned before Magistrate Mass, including 125 women.
Dr William Carter of the Madison Avenue Reformed Church originated theatre meetings for men and reports a strong turnout in rainy weather. He spoke to young men on a message drawn from John I 4 19 urging strength. After the sermon twenty seven persons professed religion and twenty nine sought prayer.
James P. Rassmussen a Bronxville builder fearing bankruptcy due to unpaid contracts shot himself at his home yesterday. He had pursued collectors for weeks while banks reportedly held funds in receiverships. While his wife entertained guests he excused himself, went to his room, shaved, then shot himself in the head in front of a mirror.
A New Haven Railroad engine in Stamford Connecticut leaped from a stalled setup and smashed through a brick wall in the roundhouse. Steam filled the building as the locomotive tore the wall and damaged infrastructure. a leaky throttle caused the runaway. Two machinists were involved in the setup but were not described as injured.
A blaze on the third and fourth floors of George A Bergman’s St Hiverside residence damaged the property last night. Nevers were destroyed but valuable oil paintings and bric-a-brac were lost, including portraits of Mr Beteman’s relatives. Estimated loss about seven dollars.
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