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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1902

Page

8

Patrick's Lawyer Defends Prosecution On Stand

Frederick B. House refused to answer questions from Assistant District Attorney Garvan about Jones's immunity, as John C. Tomlinson accuses improper methods and a criminal conspiracy to frame Patrick for the Rice murder. Recorder Goff will rule after all affidavits are submitted, with adjournment to Tuesday.

Albert Patrick William Marsh Rice Goff John C. Tomlinson Tomlinson Mr. Rice Charles’ F. Jones Wds Garvan Frederick B. House Jones House Mr. Garvan Jerome Grand Jury Ryan Wisconsin

Mystery of Leyh Death Leaves Police Still Stumped

Police and Coroner persist in treating the death of George F. Leyh, a Williamsburg trussmaker, as a mystery with no new developments. Allegations of altered wills and two recent incendiary fires at Leyh’s store surface amid questions about poison in a beer bottle and the family’s involvement, though Miss Isabella Leyh aides in business and keeps to relatives. Captain Short continues focusing on possible self-inflicted death while the boy Westphal remains under surveillance.

George F. Leyh Broadway Williamsburg Leyh Williamsbuug Isabella Leyh Williams Westphal Short Bedford Avenue

Princeton Y M C A Day Sees 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Philadelphian Society at Princeton marked its twenty fifth Y M C A anniversary in Murray Hall with Cleveland H. Dodge presiding. Notable speakers included Luther Wishard John R. Mott Patton Wilson and Robert Speer. luncheon followed at the Princeton Inn with delegates from McGill Virginia Yale Harvard and Princeton leaders.

New York Times Princeton N. J Philadelphian Society Young Men's Christian Association Murray Hall Cleveland H. Dodge International Committee The Henry van Dyke John E. Steen M. W. Jacobus Hartford Theological Seminary Princeton Inn W. D. Murray State Executive Committee George Irving McGill University Young Men’s Christian Association Hugh M. McKhaney University of Virginia A. A. Ward Yale G. E Huggins Harvard Robert E. Speer Board of Pean Missions of

Weston Threatened with Coroners Trial Over Inquest Absences

Dr Weston avoids a planned coroner board trial after a writ of prohibition from Supreme Court Justice Fitzgerald. The charges allege disrespectful remarks and disobedience including absence from inquests. Weston contends the board seeks to oust him as his term and removal authority lie with the city wide coroner board.

Fitzgerald Supreme Court Albert T. Weston Board of Coroners Weston Jackson Guildenkranz Coroner Scholer Coroner Jackson Scholer Samuel Greenbaum Goldenkranz St. Vincent's Hospital Coroners’ Office Borough of Manhattan

Fire tears through Brooklyn feather store on Bond Street

A basement fire at Joseph Schnapman’s ostrich feather and artificial flower shop at 4 Bond Street yesterday afternoon damaged about $30,000 worth of flowers and feathers. Mrs. Schnapman fainted. Albert Lehman helped rescue her as firemen fought dense smoke for an hour and a half. Broadway traffic halted, trains delayed, and flames forced evacuation of nearby tenants.

Joseph Schnapman Bond Street Scharpman Albert Lehman Lehman Brothers David H. Wilson Schnapman Roundsman Henry Mercer Street Mr. Lehman Ahern Broadway Madison Avenue Schnapman’s Store

Rev M F Negus resigns from Williamsburg church

The Rev Milton F Negus pastor of First Baptist Church Keap Street and Lee Avenue Williamsburg resigns after five years and will become pastor of Temple Baptist Church Philadelphia on the first Sunday in January. He cites down town population decline and members moving away as main reasons. The move may lead to consolidation with Central Baptist Church and possible sale of First Reformed Church property.

Milton F. Negus First Baptist Church Keap Street Lee Avenue Williamsburg Temple Baptist Church Philadelphia Negus Central Baptist Church Et Marey , Avenue South Fifth Street Frederick Taylor Consolidated Society Bedford Avenue Selymer Street

Brooklyn debutante Edith Platt dies after birthday reception

Edith Hunter Platt, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward C Platt of 127 St Marks Avenue, died of heart trouble made acute by excitement after hosting a reception at her Brooklyn home. She had spent the afternoon entertaining friends and told a companion she feared she had overdone it before falling asleep.

Edith Hunter Platt Brooklyn Miss Platt Edward Cuthbert Platt St. Mark’s Avenue J. Meade Callender Remsen -Street Platt Postal Telegraph Company

International Association Dinner Set At Waldorf Astoria

The annual dinner of the International Association will be held at the Waldorf Astoria Monday evening December 15. Special guests include Major General S B M Young and Major J F French of the US Army, Gen W H Carter, Lucius Tuttle of the Boston and Maine Railroad, Commissioner H B F Macfarland of Washington DC. Arrangements are led by Thomas E Stillman James Cahnon Charles F Cox Frederick B Pratt and Witham Sioane.

International Committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association Waldorf- Astoria S. B.M. Young United States Army W.H. Carter Lucius Tuttle Boston and Maine Railroad H.B. F. Macfarland Washington, D. C J. F. French Thomas E. Stillman James G. "Cahnon Charles F. Cox Frederick B.pratt Witham Sioane

Monitor Florida Ready for Builders' Trial Trip

In Elizabethport Crescent Shipyards preparations are underway for the monitor Florida's builders' trial, set for tomorrow or Monday. The coast defense ship, 265 feet long with 50 foot beam, will leave at 9 and pass the Battery after 10 on her Hudson River voyage, armed with two 12 inch guns and a variety of rapid-fire weapons, crew of 171, speed 12 knots, deemed practically unsinkable.

Elizabeth N. J Crescent Elizabethport Florida Coast Defender Hudson River Bec Trom

Earle Suit for Separation Across City and Country

In White Plains New York Charles Earle sues for separation from Helen Hicks Earle claiming abandonment. She counters with cruel and inhuman conduct and seeks 1500 dollars counsel fees and 50 dollars weekly alimony. She notes his wealth above 60 thousand dollars and says health reasons led her to Old Westbury country living.

Plains N. Y Supreme Court Marean Brooklyn Charles T. Volt Charles Earle New York Helen Hicks Earle Earle John D. Hicks Old Westbury L. L City

Will of Par n Stevens Interpreted in Rhode Island Court

Providence Dec 6 The will of Parnan Stevens once a hotel man of Boston New York and Newport was discussed in the Rhode Island Supreme Court today Prominent New York attorneys asked that a constriction be placed on its text The fourth clause concerning Newport real estate is under interpretation with interested parties including Mrs John L Melcher Mrs Arthur Henry Fitzroy Paget Alfred Willis Andrew J M Duncan John M Sterling New York NY Security and Trust Co and Union Trust Co of New York and several minors.

Providence R. I Parnan Stevens Boston New York Newport Supreme Court John L. Melcher Arthur Henry Fitzroy Paget Alfred Willis London John M. Sterling New York Security and Trust Company Union Trust Company of

Death by Own Action Goodwin Left a Fortune

Philadelphia December 6 The New York Times reports another fact linked to Howard T Goodwin who died by his own action in the J G Cassatt & Co office last Wednesday night. The newly discovered detail tends to show the death was not caused by an external agent.

New York Times Philadelphia Howard T . Goodwin J. G. Cassatt & Co Goodwin

Col Sheffield Phelps Ill at Aiken Cottage

Col Sheffield Phelps arrived in Aiken weeks ago and lies dangerously ill at his cottage. His brother Capt John J Phelps and sister Baroness have joined him at the residence as local caretakers.

New York Times Aiken Col Sheffield Phelps Capt John J. Phelps Baroness Ee Inten

Fine Oriental Rugs Collects Best Known Weaves

An attractive collection of rare rug examples with rich colors and artistic designs showcases the finest Oriental pieces.

Silks and Novelties Fashion by Color and Length

A catalog of waist dress and skirt lengths for colored and black silks including novelties crepes foulards moires and related fabrics. Details headings show diverse fabric types and available lengths for garments and dressmakers.

Alaska Sealskin Jackets Offer Low Prices

Alaska Sealskin jackets and coats offered in a compact sale by Dannyes Shayne, a manufacturer at 41st and 42nd Streets near Broadway and 6th Avenue. Garments described as elegantly finished and up to date.

Alaska Dannyes Shayne Bel. Broadway 6Th

Potter to speak on Lessons from the Coal Strike

Bishop Potter will address a men only meeting at Grace Chapel parish house 415 East Thirteenth Street on Wednesday evening next. The talk titled Lessons from the Coal Strike will be free to attend and held under the auspices of the Grace Chapel Men's Social Club which includes many union men.

Bishop Potter Grace Chapel East Thirteenth Street Men's Social Club of

Waldorf Astorian Names and Places Fragment

Partial OCR listing names and places including Waldorf Astorian, H. Smith, Louis ville Crawford Livingston St Paul, Holland Faithfull Begg, M P London, Imperial Cot BR Crockett Naabville Reseos Ly Wickes Guleaso.

Waldorf-Astorian H. Smith Louisville Crawford Livingston St. Paul Minn Holland F. Faithfull Begg M. P London Imberial Cot P.crockett Naabville Reseos Ly Wickes Guleaso

Wholesale harness and robe sale at C C Shayne

Sleigh and carriage robes tiger and leopard rugs coachmen outfits caps and gloves offered at lowest possible prices for reliable goods. C C Shayne Manufacturer 41st and 42nd Sts near Eth Ave.

C. C Shayne Éth Ay

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