Tobin in Court After Insane Outburst During Murder Trial
The Criminal Branch trial of bartender Thomas Tobin for first degree murder of James B. Craft in Empire Café stalled after Tobin interrupted proceedings. He claimed abuse by a woman named Norah and accused King of attacks, then was removed from the Tombs court twice before adjournment pending insanity examinations. The defense contends feigned insanity while prosecutors doubt it.
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Talesmen
Thomas Tobin
Supreme Court
Tobin
Abraham Levy
James B. Craft
Glen Cove
L. I
Empire Café
Matteawan Asylum
Levy
Matteawan
Norah
Uwe
Buffalo
John Tobin
Davy
Carlos F. Macdonald
Charles E. Dana
Clark
Henry J. King
Sisters of Charity
New York
Asyilum
King
Fight for Woman Wealth in Court Over 100 Year Old Actress
Three adopted granddaughters of Mrs. Sarah N. Waters sue William G. Conklin over her West Twenty first Street property. Affidavits allege the deed was signed by a mark while Waters was not of sound mind. Dr James A Campbell backs rights of the daughters. a referee will report to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah N. Waters
451 West Twenty-first Street
William G. Conklin
Franklin Savings Bank
Watters
West Twenty-first Street
James A. Campbell
Mullen
Supreme Court
Alleged Embezzler Murphy Seeks Habeas Corpus
Lawrence Murphy, treasurer of the Stonecutters Association of New York, held in Tombs on embezzlement charges, obtained a writ of habeas corpus directing his production in court and a writ of certiorari to review Magistrate Crane's commitment. he argues the unincorporated society's assets are held in trust by him and cannot be deprived except by equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Murphy
Stonecutters’ Association
City of
New York
James Nugent
Justice Fitzgerald
Crane
Nugent
Murphy
Harlem Bridge Rights Deal Sparks City Debate
The Board of Estimate debated compensation for surface railroads to cross Harlem River bridges. Interborough and Union Railway compete with no exclusive rights. Proposals ranged from pro rata earnings over 2500 to 5000 annually, with a city estimate of 132.6 dollars for bridge rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Estimate
Macomb’s Dam
Harlem River
Mayor Low
Grant
Everett P. Wheeler
Interborough Company
William H. Page, Jr
Union Railway Company
Brooklyn Bridge
Wheeler
Comany
Ridges
Willis Avenue
One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street
East One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Street
Bronx
McLean
Department of Finance
City Bridges Cost Compensations Discussed by Board
The Board of Estimate met in executive session to review compensation for city bridges including the cost of upkeep waste and wear. Officials indicated a settlement basis with Inter borough Railroad Company and Union Railway Company but refused to disclose terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Estimate
Interborough Railroad Company
Union Railway Company
Park Avenue Viaduct Case Signals Unconstitutional Assessments
Justice Ingraham of the Appellate Division intimated that the act authorizing assessments to fund part of the elevation of the New York Central tracks may be unconstitutional. He said the act lacks clear public benefit and authority to charge specific property owners, noting no assessment has been levied yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingraham
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Park Avenue Viaduct
New York Central
Justice Ingraham
United States
Harlem River
Commissioners OF Assessment
Manhattan
Blackwell’s Island Bridge
Bridge No. 4
Alfred M. Downes
Downes
van Wyck
New York
Fireproof Wood in Buildings Rule Clarified by Courts
Appellate Division holds taxpayers must join building owners in suits to force fireproof wood when prescribed by Section 105 of the Building Code. In Supreme Court Justice Hall denies mandamus against the Superintendent for several buildings, awaiting appellate decision. Owners not made parties, court says they deserve a day in court before property is destroyed or damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Justice Hall
Charles L. Cooke
Stewart
St. Regis
Hanover National Bank
Lord’s Court
William P. Knowles
Bernard J. Conklin
Partridge
The
Supreme Art
Knowles
Civil Service Commission
Conklin
Murphy
Appellate ruling upholds Rice dismissal by fire chief
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld Fire Commissioner Sturgis's action in removing Foreman Thomas F. Rice from the Fire Department for five days of unexplained absence. No written charges or defense opportunity were given to Rice, and Sturgis treated the absence as resignation under the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Thomas F. Rice
Fire Department
Supreme Court
Rice
Taxing Foreign Corporations Not Liable for Property Tax
A New York Appellate Division ruling holds a foreign corporation with principal business outside NY and only maintaining an office to declare dividends is not taxed on its personal property in the state. The decision reverses a Supreme Court tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin
Appellate Division
Dives-Pelican Mining Company
New York
Supreme Court
James Wood Dead Aboard Majestic Died in Liverpool
White Star Line reports from Liverpool that third class passenger James Wood, who sailed on the Majestic from New York November 26, died of heart disease in Liverpool on December 4. Officials lack contact information for the deceased's relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star Line
Liverpool
James Wood
Majestic
New York
Plans for two publications sold for $100000
Attorney for the assignee of The Daily Telegraph and The Metropolitan Magazine announced the sale for $100,000 to Col George Harvey. He aims to launch a popular New York focused magazine with editor John Kendrick Bangs and potentially raise the price to 25 cents. The Telegraph will continue under a new name emphasizing sport opera and drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Paige
Daily Telegraph
Metropolitan Magazine
Col
George Harvey
Harper & Brothers
The
North American Review
Mr. Harvey
Metropolitan
New York
John Kendrick Bangs
Harper
Morning Telegraph
Belmont
Whitney
Gould
England
Telegraph
Men's Furnishings Offerings on the Avenue
A retailer presents a broad selection of men’s wear including silk scarfs in exclusive designs and rich colors, priced from 50c to 1.00, dress suit protectors in black silks and mufflers, imported hose and lisle pairs, with prices from 1.00 to 6.00 and up to 4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
50C. Inc
Keiser-Barathea
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Alaska Governor Brady 1902
John G Brady governor of the District of Alaska proclaims November 27 1902 as a day of public thanksgiving. He notes prosperity and aid from Alaska communities amid global events and urges worship attendance charitable acts and sharing abundance with the poor. The proclamation is sealed in Sitka with secretary William L Distin signed.
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John G. Brady
Alaska
Earth
Mont Pelée
Pittsfield
East
Portland
Jeanie
United States
District of
William L.distin
Holiday Suspenders Ring In Wide Price Range
A large stock of fancy Holiday Suspenders silk webs and buckles offered. Suspenders mounted to order with Gun Metal Inlaid Buckles. Prices in individual boxes range from 50 cents to 6 dollars.
McNutt Fights Extradition in Idaho Case
William H. McNutt, secretary of the Idaho Central Gold Mining Co, faced Justice Fitzgerald on habeas corpus grounds. Willard T. Block accuses him as an accomplice in a $13,000 stock swindle and sought extradition to Chicago. The judge reserved decision after witnesses testified McNutt has not been in Chicago for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McNutt
Idaho Central Gold Mining Company
Justice Fitzgerald
Willard T. Block
Chicago
McNutt
Cotton Broker Stricken at His Office
Frank G. Speck a cotton broker of 111 Pearl Street who resides in Hackensack New Jersey was seized by illness yesterday while in his office and was removed to Hudson Street Hospital where doctors say he suffered an apoplexy He is forty eight years old.
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Frank G. Speck
Pearl Street
Hackensack
N. J
Hudson Street Hospital
men’s shirts pajamas and night shirts sale note
Stock features dress shirts fancy laundered options and night shirts in cotton to silk. Pajamas range from $1 to $12, including Comet suits and white silk varieties. Prices show broad selection for gifts.
Elephant Terrifies Coney Island Police
Topsy the elephant from Luna Park terrorized officers and bystanders after keeper Frederick Ault, drunk, rode the animal through Surf Avenue. Ault provoked the lurching charge and fled when police intervened, later being jailed then freed on bail after Luna Park proprietors intervened. The incident follows a prior cruelty case against Ault.
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Phant
Topsy
Sergt. Levis
Ault
Frederick Thompson
Luna Park
Thompson
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Patrick’s New Trial Hinted in Court Proceedings
In General Sessions court Recorder Goff heard a motion to show cause why Albert T. Patrick, the lawyer, should face further action. The argument began yesterday as part of the pending retrial matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff
Court of General Sessions
Albert T. Patrick
Holiday Sporting Goods Sale On Floor Two
Peck & Snyder advertises a complete holiday assortment of sporting goods with deep discounts. Items include 500 full size rugby balls 500 double end striking bags boxing gloves air rifles ping pong sets billiard tables pool tables ice skates and more with prices from 1.49 to 27.50 and complete setups for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck & Snyder
Lawyers contest Patrick Rice murder conviction motions
The defense seeks a new trial for Patrick in the Rice murder case arguing new evidence and witness immunity. Assistant District Attorney Garvan questions the affidavits as improper and intends to expose irrelevant material. Patrick’s lawyers cite attorney client privileges while testimonies reference cremation desires and estate interests. The hearing continues this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marsh Rice
John C. Tomlinson
Patrick
Charles F. Jones
Rice
Garvan
Court of Appeals
Aearch
Charles T. Adams
Adams
Tomlinson
Robert M. Moore
Debtor Edward J Hammer Seeks Bankruptcy in Oak Street Patrol Area
Edward J Hammer a policeman of the Oak Street Station residing at 519 East Eighty-third Street has filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 1394 dollars and no assets. The debts were contracted this year for borrowed money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hammer
Oak Street
East Eighty-third Street
Bankruptcy Notices List of 26 Creditors and Restraining Order
The schedules show twenty six creditors including Henrietta Eckard John J McGrane and Arthur J Kahn with claims for jewelry clothing and other goods totaling 829 from eleven creditors. The bankrupt obtained an order from Judge Adams restraining three creditors Mrs Eckard Mr McGrane and Mr Solomon for twelve months from further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Eckard
Rye
John J. McGrane
Broadway
Eagle Diamond Watch Company
Maiden Lane
Arthur J. Kahn
Frank Solomon
Third Avenue
A. Schlesinger & Son
East
Houston Street
Sarmpson Weinhandler
Kahn
Jury verdict for Frederick H. Tittman against Edison
In Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Marean, a jury awarded Frederick H. Tittman 10 000 damages for losing an eye after a dynamo belt snapped at Edison Electric Illuminating Company's power house on East Eightieth Street Manhattan in February 1901. He claimed the belt was rotten and unsafe seeking 25 000.
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Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Marean
Frederick H. Tittman
Edison Electric Iluminating Company
East Eightieth Street
Manhattan
Dittman
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Sicians
Stone Cutters’ Association
Harlem
Foreman Rice
Legal Notes
Theodoreb. Starr
Madison Square West
25Th
26Th Streets
John St
Starr & Marcus
Col. Harvey
Pickwick Clothing
Pickwick
Book Store News
Napoleon
Gibbs
Chas. F. Pidgen
Walter Camp
Warwick
John Ari Lloyd
the Grisis
Winston Churchill
Gaskell
Venice
Hopkinson Smith
Morocco
Standard American Encyclopaedia
Coney Island
Coney Islanders
Frederick Ault
Whitey
Thompson & Dundy
West Eighth Street
Simpson Crawford Company
Everett
Blair Camera Co
Rochester
N. Y
Bausch & Lomb
Kodak
Sporting Goods
F. H. Tittman
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