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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1908

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2

Suffrage Debate Cited by Rabbi Wise At Berkeley Lyceum

Rabbi Wise argues for woman suffrage claiming the vote empowers women and noting the Negro vote influenced Roosevelt era policies. He counters anti suffrage points raised by Dr Abbott and cites Roosevelt, Croker, and political figures to support inclusive suffrage.

London Times Reem Richard Croker Aked Srage Roosevelt Rabbi Wise Brownsville Dr. Abbott Berke- Lyceum

Suffragettes Hold Counter Meeting With Supporters

Suffragettes and suffragists meet after a Carnegie Hall rally as about 75 attendees stand along Columbus Circle listening to four suffragette speakers including Miss Murphy and Mrs. Wells. Speakers claim both sides share aims while defending tactics and urging recognition of women’s rights.

Carnegie Hall Columbus Circle Helen Murphy Sophia Loebinger Mary Coleman Boorman Wells London

MacMonnies Plans Return to American Life

Frederick William MacMonnies, the sculptor born in Brooklyn, will sail on December 16 to pack his Normandy home and return to New York to establish a permanent studio near Times Square. He will finish work on Denver’s civic center, a New York Public Library project, the Angelina Crane fountain, and then study in Rome before settling. He will also visit Washington for a few days prior to departure.

Frederick William MacMonnies France Normandie Mr. MacMonnies Brooklyn America Hotel Seymour Normandy Times Square Denver New York Public Library Angelina Crane City Hall Park Rome New York

Letter from Stork Requests a Baby for Christmas

A stork in Central Park pelican house drew attention as a keeper found a neatly folded note near the cage. The letter, unsigned, asked Mr Strok to bring a baby to Emanuel Weir on Forty second Street and another to Elsie Tilman on Seventh Avenue, with the writer described as a very young child.

Central Park Pelican House Robert Horton Mr. Strok Strok Emanual Weir Forty-second Street Elsie Tilman Seventh Avenue

Suffragists clash with anti movement at New York meeting

In New York a suffragist rally and an anti-suffrage protest sparked a clash at the Berkeley Lyceum. Police intervened as Mrs Boorman Wells and allies challenged Dr Lyman Abbott and a Roosevelt letter. The event highlighted tensions between home duties and votes for women amid figures on divorce and public life.

National League For the Civic Federation of Women Movement For the Berkeley Lyceum Carnegie Hall Lyceum Boorman Wells New York Olive Pierce Sophia Loebinger Roosevelt Lyman Abbott Elihu Root Richard Watson Gilder Nicholas Murray Butler Gilbert Jones Samuel Untermyer Paul Morton Henry Seligman Wamren Fortyfourth Street Fifth Sixth Avenues Boorman Mr. Root Department of State Washington Mrs. Jones League For United States Gilbert E. Jones Madison Avenue Gilder America Dr. Abbott Fortyfourth Pi 2 Holloway Mrs. Wells Richard Coeur’ de Lion Parliament House of Lords Richard Coeur de Lion Wells

Steamer Soo City Lost Off Newfoundland Coast

Wreckage washed ashore at Cape Ray confirming the Soo City, a two decade old Great Lakes excursion steamer, likely sank with her crew during the Newfoundland gale. Captain John G. Dillon of Brooklyn commanded the vessel. a wife and three children awaited his return. Exact crew numbers uncertain.

ST. John's N. F Cape Ray Soo City Great Lakes New Foundland John G. Dillon Brooklyn United States Missouri Catia Newfondland

Rector Huntington to use $40000 for Grace Church fund

Grace Church rector Rev. Dr. William Reed Huntington says the $40,000 gift from parishioners at his 25th anniversary will fund a Rector’s Discretionary Fund for parochial charitable and missionary use. If he retires, income supports him and the balance becomes a pension fund for retired rectors or widows of Grace Church.

William Reed Huntington Grace Church Huntington Levi P. Morton George S. Bowdoin Morton George Bowdoin Grace Chapel Trinity Church Boston Lower New Or William R. Huntington Sea Ee Rectory

Broughton Brandenburg to be Sent to Blackwell's Island

It was announced last night that Broughton Brandenburg, held in West Side Court Prison since November 29 after surrendering bondsman whose July 1 pledge was $12 weekly for a year, would be sent to Blackwell's Island today. He failed to obtain bail and may remain there until the end of December.

Brandenburg Broughton Brandenburg West Side Court Blackwell's Island

William Bloodgood Jumps Before Train at Brooklyn Bridge Station

William Bloodgood, 830 East 1634 Street, a middle aged real estate man, leaped in front of a southbound subway train yesterday at 4 PM near Brooklyn Bridge station. The body was mangled as three cars passed over it before the train stopped. Detectives from Elizabeth Street Station questioned witnesses and searched Bloodgood’s papers, which listed transfers of land to his wife. His son and son-in law arranged for removal to the Bellevue Morgue. they suspected possible accident or intent.

William, Bloodgood East 1634 Street Brooklyn Bridge Detec Yest Bichen Brailey Elizabeth Street Mr. Bloodgood Saguenge William Bloodgood Jefferson Place Morris Park West Farms Leavenent William, Jr Bellevue Mr. B

New Gold Filling Method Takes Pain Out Dental Work

New York dentists report a fast gold molding technique replacing lengthy beating. After standard tooth prep and a wax impression, molten gold is injected into a plaster mold to fit the cavity. The process shortens the ordeal and secures a durable filling.

New York

Coal Monopoly Details Under Sherman Act Hearing

Government suit against the anthracite coal combination moves forward as hearing resumes before referee J. H. Gilbert at Astor House. witness E. L. Fuller of Scranton, an independent operator, testifies he fixes his own prices and explains challenges facing operators without rail outlets. He discusses a proposed Delaware Valley and Kingston Railway and notes the Erie purchase of the Pennsylvania Coal Company altered plans. Fuller describes coal as a hazardous business and cites a fire loss of hundreds of thousands in a single night. He says the Erie overpaid and that he and associates offered $5 million more than the Erie deal. Hearing to continue Monday.

J. H. Gilbert Astor House E. L. Fuller Scranton Penn Erie Pennsylvania Coal Company Fuller

Simon to Day Enters Capital of Haiti in 6,000-strong Advance

Gen. Simon with 6,000 troops is just miles from Port au Prince as factions rally for Haiti’s presidency. Ex-President Alexis travels to Kingston. Leconte, Firmin, and Fouchard position themselves, while U S officials assess Haiti’s uncertain leadership and guard foreign interests.

Port AU Prince Simon Leconte St. Thomas Cape Haitien Gen. Sam Gen. Firmin Virginia Kingston Gen. Fouchard Sam Firmin Fouchard Cincinnatus Leconte Lord Alexis Jamaica Duguay Trouin Washington State Department Furniss Haiti Department Légitime Committee On Public Safety Public Safety Congress

Boy cashes stolen check for stock of railway company

A boy cashed a $832 check drawn on National City Bank payable to Cash and certificate No 286 for 100 shares of Colorado and Southern Railway first preferred stock. The check vanished from Hirschfield & Stern in 27 William Street. Detectives arrested Philip Moses, 19, a firm messenger, after the forged endorsement resembled his writing. Moses denied cashing the check.

Colorado & Southern’ Railway’ Company Hirschfield & Stern William Street National City Bank Pollock and McGirr Philip Moses Harry Smith Moses

Woman Dies on West 121st Street Stoop

A woman about 60, dressed in black, collapsed on a stoop at 130 West 121st Street at 10 30 last night. Dr F O Virgin was summoned and an ambulance was called from Harlem Hospital but she died before arrival. Police removed the body to West 125th Street Station while investigators searched for identification. The lack of a purse or wallet led officers to suspect she lived nearby.

West 121St Street F. O. Virgin Harlem Hospital West 125Th Street Eter

Public Service Commission Rejects Traction Merger Plan

The Public Service Commission refused to approve an agreement between Receiver Frederick W. Whitridge for the Third Avenue Railroad and the Kingsbridge Road Railway. The deal would have let Third Avenue cars run over three miles the Kingsbridge line is said to control, effectively reviving a paper road and extending a disputed merger. Commissioner Eustis noted the Kingsbridge line existed mainly in franchise and tracks, with little real value beyond that, while recording historic costs and the high implied per mile valuation.

Public Service Commission Frederick W. Whitridge Third Avenue Railroad Company Kingsbridge Road Railway Company Third Avenue Ryan Traction Eustis Abe OWS Kingsbridge Railway Company Third Avenue Railroad Kingsbridge

NY Police Chief vows to move without new HQ carpets

Police Commissioner Bingham vented frustration over delays in moving into the new Police Headquarters Building. He blamed the Finance Department and Board of Estimate for denying $50,000 for desks and carpets. He proposed using captain’s room rugs from station houses to cover office floors.

Bingham Finance Department Board of Estimate New York City

Brice Declared Insane by Jury in Lunacy Proceeding

Stewart M Brice son of former Senator Calvin Brice was adjudged insane and incapable of managing his affairs by a sheriff's jury. The trial, overseen by commissioners, followed claims from his brother and family, with the Brice estate valued at 75 dollars and comprising 2000 shares of Southern Trust Company stock. Brice, born in Lima Ohio in 1870, Harvard 1893.

Algernon 8. Norton H. Valentine Wildman Samuel Prince Stewart M. Brice United States Calvin 8. Brice Brice Edw. Sawer de W. Kirkpatrick Brice Fami

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