Metropolitan paid police witnesses in Jerome probe
Evidence from February and March 1906 at the District Attorney hearing reveals a system of paying Metropolitan Street Railway witnesses and jurors. Vouchers fielded by George R Bagg show payments to police, witnesses, and roping tactics, with details of shadowing and expenses across multiple sites.
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George T. Bags
Metropolitan Street Railway
Jerome
Seabury
Law Department
King Committee of Metropolitan Street Railway
Jderome
Ambrose F. McCabe
Louis E. Julian
Stanley S. Bagg
T ‘Cime
George Bagge
District Attorney
George Bage
Julian
Poe
A . Lee
U.S. Post Office
George R.bagg
Greene and
Houston Streets
Post Office Department
Rks
Wight
Nsiditi 1 Avenue
United States Post Office
Mr. Jerome
Altornnes
Rillinghsist
Stanley
George R. Bagg
A. E. Woodruff
Seabury Bee
McCabe
Isanans
Trank
Joian
Bags
Hand
George Bagg
Mr. Smyth
Wimmer
Spring Ramie Underwear and Derbies Advertised in Four Stores
The ad touts Schlichten Ramie underwear in Spring weights highlighting its moisture absorption. It features Crofut & Knapp Derbies and Knapp-Felt Derbies with prices and promotes Versatile clothing, furnishings, hats and shoes from Rocers, Peer & Company across three Broadway stores and additional Manhattan addresses.
Quigg's Work for Vreeland Seen in Metropolitan Suit
In the Eleventh District Municipal Court Emanuel Weil and Minnie Weiler sue the Metropolitan Street Railway directors for losses on stock bought due to alleged false reports by the New York City Railway. H. H. Vreeland testified about Quigg's role, political contributions, and the 500000 dollar fund tied to Wall and Cortlandt Street Ferries, noting trust in Whitney's wealth. The proceedings continue with further examination of matters from the prior hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Vreeland
New York City Railway
Emanuel Weil
Minnie Weiler
Eleventh District
Metropolitan Street Railway
King Committee
Vreeland
Lémuel E. Quigg
Quigg
Eugene Kremer
Counstl
Mr. Vreeland
Board of Aldermen
Erection
Kremer
Grand Jury
Benjamin B. Odell
Republican Organization
Charles #. Murphy
Tammany Organization
Wall & Cortlandt Street Ferries
Chandler
Root
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Expedition to Study Primitive Eskimo Tribes
The Canadian Geological Survey asked Dr. H C Bumpus of the American Museum to cooperate in Stefansson and Andersons two year expedition to study Eskimo tribes in the Far North. Bumpus agreed the museum would welcome Canadian participation. Stefansson and Anderson reported from Winnipeg that spring was late and trails were icebound. they expected Edmondton by mid May, not May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aia
Canadian
Department of Geological Survey
H.C. Bampus
American Museum of
V. Stefansson
Rf. M. Anderson
Bumpus
Brock
Geological Survey
Messrs
Stefansson
Anderson
Winnipeg
Edmondton
Mayol
McCarthy and Larned Win Mixed Doubles Honor
On the St Nicholas Rink court Mrs A H McCarthy and William A Larned won the mixed doubles final 6-2 6-4 over Miss Juliet Adee and Raymond D Little. Elizabeth H Moore advanced in women's singles, defeating H L Minott 14-2 before beating A G Miles 6-3 4-6 8-0. Morton L Frearey beat Margaret Iah women 6-4 6-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H
McCarthy
William A. Larned
St. Nicholas Rink
Juliet Adee
Raymond D. Little
Little
Elizabeth H. Moore
H. L. Minott
Moore
A. G. Miles
Miss Moore
Morton L. Frearey
Richmond County Country Club
Marzgaret I
Vyolléved
Missagre Peer
Raymond D
Elizabeth H
Harvard undergraduates revolt over athletics at Cambridge
Harvard undergraduates rise in revolt against the Faculty over intercollegiate contests and Winter sports. A monster petition asks to let students settle the curtailment and abolishment questions. The Athletic Committee postpones Winter sports abolition. Four class meetings are set for tomorrow to sign the petition and adopt further resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Yale Varsity Crew Opens Season With Fast Four-Mile Practice
New Haven April 28 Yale Varsity crew completed a four mile practice in harbor conditions deemed favorable. The regulars won the first trial by two lengths. The lineup included Griswold as stroke and Ide as captain, with Howe Dunke Hunt Rice Peyton Bow Auchincloss among the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New Haven
Conn
Yale ‘Varsity
Varsity
Griswold
Ide
Howe
Dunke
Hunt
Rice
Peyton
Auchincloss
Keen rivalry for blue in Brooklyn Horse Show opening
Miss Emily Bedford and Judge William Moore starred at the sixteenth annual Riding and Driving Club show opening. Bedford drove Hildred to the single harness blue while Moore led Pride of Prides in tandem competition. Newsboy and Shopgirl by Mrs. Gerken won the harness pair class, with other notable placings by Miss Hooley and George Watson. Attendance and interest were high as judges praised quality and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily H. Bedford
William H. Moore
Riding and Driving Club
Brooklyn
Emily Bedford
Hildred
Judge Moore
Miss Bedford
Jee Moore
King of Kings
Mabel B. Hooley
Miss Hooley
Moore
Senator
Pride of Prides
George Watson
John Gerken
Newsboy
Gerken
Donner
Maet
Wiliam Jf. Moore
William A. Jamison
Jet
New York
J. T. Bedford
Jenks
William Robinson Simons
Edward. C. Blum
Arthur Brisbane
Miller
D- H. Pcetter
William Gilmour
Thomas F. Miller
E. 5. Hocoley
George H. Coutts
F.T. Parsons
E. A. Ames
W. L. Carole
Clarence H. Robbins
J. S. Bogert
Aqueduct Racing Results Highlight Multiple Races
A detailed report of six races at Aqueduct Racecourse includes results for two-year-olds through maidens. Madrile nos. 108 and Instant perform strong in the open and steeplechase events, with multiple winners listed, including Handsping Phantom Belle and Hamburg Elusive.
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Atusgrave
Burns
Dugan
Chipmiunk
A Swain
eMcCarthy
Brussel
Patriot
Sumnter
Notter
Wintiere
Garner
Low Heart
McPaniel
i—Markham
King
W. Kent
Ie Lynch
Ini Newbury
Delaby
Titan
Berg
Ethelberttold Madri
T. Chinn
Palm
M. Henderson
Vervane
Carter
u—Motor
Lmcale Fer
Perseverance
Dupee
T. O' Brien
the Knight
D. Meaney
Rainey
Winonde B. B
Handsome-Palmetto
Hianpton Stable
Silas Veitch
Jane Swift
Obert
Fe Pagan
Twelande
Yorke
Handspring
Phantom Belle
Rel L. Thomas
Henry McDaniel
Juggler
McDaniel
Bleandy
Shaw
Hyperion IL
Cnotter
Sumter
Alauda
Kugan
P. Kelly
Br.g
G. M Odom
Musgrave
Therkeley
Mazuma
T MreCarthy
Borkstone
Lin
Ants Biets Cede
Faust
W. HH
Carey
B. c
Dfeno Lena H
William Gerst
James Blute
Thistle Belle
Qui
S—Visitation
Horner
G—Plack Mamie
Simmions
Lady Geverwyck
Swain
Fontanel
G. Burns
Coqueta
Hb. F
Hamburg
Mary
H. P. Whitney
A. J Joyner
Excelsior Handicap at Jamaica Track Feature Race
The $10,000 Excelsior Handicap for three year olds and upward at the Metropolitan Jockey Club Spring meeting on the Jamaica track features 12 horses with Jack Atkin favored despite his sprinter background. Newcastle Stable adds McCarter and Spooner while Restigouche and Chapultepec head Keene and Whitney entries in a potentially soft-track race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Jamaica
Rifleman
Excelsior
McCarter
Newcastle
Brighton Hi mdi
Cap
Spooner
Aqueduct
Berkeley
Carter
Carter Uiansdiggoe
Jack Atkin
Harry Payne Whitney
Chapultepee
James R. Keene
Nealon
Baby Wok
Musgrave
Tod Brookdale
Burns
Red River
Schilling
Ccces
Ugto Chapultepec
McDan Baenretdt
Ola Honesty
CW. Doyle
Crecer Enceese
Francis
Insht Woot
Delahy
Restigouche
Fairbrother
Hu Zienap
O MicCarthy
Eileys
Newcastle Stahie
Thoroughbred Races Create Quick Mix Across Cards
The day features multiple stakes type events for three year olds and up across six furlongs to a mile and sixteenth. Entries include Pantoufle Tiny Troublemaker Royal Lady Sir Toudington and more with weights listed and notable contenders such as Frank Lord and Royal Captiva among maidens and allowances in a dense six race card.
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Pfor
Pantoufle
Mary
Royal Lady
Sir. Toudington
Jlt
Frizette Oo
Seeseesite
B. Vani
Cescese
Tim O’ Toole
Isle of Meadows
Voorhees
Frank Lord
Alida Os
Ess Savlor
Cevesesse
Seeo
Cevese
Havyre- Sheins
Eleiss Battenberg
Atiall
Steins Sinteca
Royal Captiva
Guy Fisher
Eceegeim Shapdale Sesescsoves de Phetis
Kesees Voadel Fair Play
Ecacl
Rosehen
Starzowan
Sadler Johnnin Blake
Momentum
Eceeesee ST Fleming
Rciker
Horace E
Lady Savoy
Eitet Hayes
Scecs NZ Ates Sare
Princeton doubles rally beats Columbus in tennis meet
Princeton rallies in doubles to defeat Columbia 5 to 4 in Princeton New Jersey. Singles results show Princeton victories by Pyne Dixon Aitkin Tomlinson and others, with double wins by Doutles-Pyne and Dixon and by Gordon and Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Princeton
N. J
Columbus
New York
Tiger
Pyne
Banks
Columbia
Thomas
Dixon
Reiser
Gordon
Toorman
Stockton
Princton
Moses
Tomlinson
Aitkin
Fleishman
Doutles
Boorman
Thomas and Fleishman
Savannah conference on Vanderbilt Cup race postponed
Walter Allen pays tribute to injured driver in a dinner honoring Arthur Campbell who remains hospital bound with a broken jaw from the Briarcliff race accident. Jefferson Delmont Thompson plans talks with Blarney Granger as organizers delay decisions to allow a course as near New York as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Jefferson Delmont Thompson
Blarney Granger
Granger
New York
Arthur Campbell
Hays
Ogiv
Campbell
White Plains
Walter Allen
Duray
Enid
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Railroad
United States’ Post
Rene Tal
H. A. Robinson
Ces
Tol
125Th Street
Park Cnue
Rome
Ambrose FL McCabe
Mr. Pierce
Pierce
Gov. Hughes
Crofut & Knapp
Knapp
Rocers, Peer & Company
Broadway
Warren St
43Th St
52D St
MLB
H. B. Kirk & CO
New York, NY
Excelsior Veo
Oer von Rain
City Railway
cMada
Yale
Raney
Society
Mrs Gerken
Shopgirl
Robbins
Aneipp
Grand Central
Palace Automobile
A. L. Campbell
Allen
Kingston
Grand Central Palace
Dee. St
Broka
Astor Place
Ave
Caumpbell
A.K
LUM Briny
de A Alma
Campbell Ian
Strang
Tie
Burksile
Europe
Wm. Vogel & Son
Houston St
Splity Sc
Spring CO
Waukesha
Fifth Avenue
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Hudson River
Mohawk Valley
Great Lakes
St Louis
Lake Shore Limited
42Nd Street
Grand Central Station
York
America
Union Square
Columbus Avenue
West 125Th Street
Fulton Street
L. F. Vonburgh
Madison
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