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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
The article notes multiple revolutionary movements in Venezuela and unsettled affairs in Caracas. It suggests a developing force behind events may align with the saphalt people and other American claimants, though details remain undisclosed. The evolving power dynamics concern Castro and the administration.
Reports from Maracaibo say a three day old demonstration against Holland led by City Council members drew large crowds. Dutch stores in the city were shuttered as the unrest spread. Berlin dispatches note Venezuela's Castro entourage remains skeptical about Caracas chaos with no confirmed revolutionary movement.
Reginald Vanderbilt borrowed Alfred Vanderbilt’s car for a party of eight to the Astor Theatre. The driver Wilson was warned then arrested after backing toward the curb, while Vanderbilt disciplined him. A valet posing as Mr Vanderbilt’s aide offered a diamond ring as bait for the chauffeur’s court appearance.
Thomas Collins, an elderly East Brunswick resident, was beaten and shot by two masked assailants at his home on the Old Bridge South River road. He is hospitalized with little hope of recovery. Housekeeper Sophia Pratt was assaulted while trying to intervene, as one robber fled toward Old Bridge. Police note a single suspect in a green striped overcoat and black mask.
The 247 Washington Street residence of Miss Elizabeth B Estes was broken into while she was Europe bound. Thieves stole twelve heirloom trunks, pictures, carpets, and mahogany furniture worth about 15000 dollars. Police traced the burglary to a cut burglar alarm and a door bolt pried open as detectives combed the scene.
The Builders' Exchange Building at 29 to 35 West Thirty-second Street and 32 to 34 West Thirty-third Street trades for the Plaza apartment hotel in Chicago. The Chicago site at North Clark and North Avenue overlooks Lincoln Park, eight stories tall on a 225 by 140 foot plot. Seller Emil B. Hopkins becomes owner of the Builders' Exchange. W & J Manger acquire the Chicago property on land bought from Charles T. Barney. The deal valued around 2.5 million dollars, brokered by Gluck & Elliman.
The Senate closes the Panama Canal incident, refusing to print the documents. Senator Warren's resolution to return the papers to State War and Justice passed. The President’s message criticizes Pulitzer and Smith, but the documents offer no conclusive light on Canal money payments.
Governor Magoon arrived in Havana amid a 21 gun salute and military escort. He declined palace audiences due to fatigue but stated a decree will authorize a 15 million loan to fund projects on Sefuegos water works and Havana paving and sewering contracts.
In Owego New York a hearing over Frederick Hewitt's will featured Rockwell the witness for the contestant challenging the will. Testimony described Hewitt as penurious and eccentric with alleged mental instability in his last year. Hewitt’s cook testified he did not bathe for a year before he died. Hewitt’s niece Mrs. Whitney testified Hewitt questioned charity gifts and doubted family members' sanity. Alienist Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton attended today’s sessions.
Ferdinand Dessauer, 21, a Jersey City artist of 20 Lexington Avenue, was arrested on a Middletown New York complaint and Orange County indictment for assaulting his mother in law Mrs. Frederick Klock. He allegedly took his three year old daughter Dorothy in his car after visiting Middletown. Det ectives say he drew a revolver, which he denies. Bail set at $500 pending extradition. he later returned home with his daughter. Mrs. Dessauer remained at the police station.
Watchman Samuel Nighein spotted a blaze at Lambreck Brothers 400 410 South Second Street Williamsburgh. The fire spread from the fourth to the fifth floor of the five story building and damaged adjoining Wallace tin factory and Le Hoff warehouse, with police evacuating nearby tenants. Firemen improved water pressure but could not prevent spread to upper floors before containment.
Henry Collie known as Kentucky Joe was captured in Bluefield West Virginia under Secret Service direction. The 60 year old alleged gang leader has aliases including Joe Miller H C Miller and Joe Foster. He boasted jail could not hold him and warned guards as irons were set. Three associates were arrested in Tazewell Virginia last week.
Robert E. Eastman a Bronx broker failed to appear before Judge Crain in General Sessions for larceny of 100 Chicago Subway Company shares. Bail of 7500 posted by Ida Epstein was forfeited. Eastman faces related charges as detectives search for him.
Health Commissioner Darlington orders a careful inspection of oyster beds to determine if tainted shells spread typhoid. The move follows reports tying oyster consumption to disease, with officials aiming to identify contaminated areas and ensure public safety.
Postmaster General Meyer will not renew the Santa Claus letter diversion to organized charities. Too little time for proper checks risked gifts to undeserving recipients and fostered begging. Over 50,000 letters yearly. charities reported 3,857 letters last year aiding 14,885 individuals with $2,517.70 raised and $4,500 in additional gifts.
A dated plea asks readers to donate to R. S. Minturn in New York to aid destitute children. The message requests gifts of various amounts and is signed by R Fulton Cutting as president of the New York Association for Improving Condition 4 Pope.
An automobile owned by Walter Lispenard Suydam and driven with his wife aboard ran from the chauffeur near Forty-third Street on Fifth Avenue and struck a New York Cab Company vehicle. It smashed ten feet of the temple wall, uninjuring Mrs. Suydam but shaking her husband. the chauffeur remained in place.
The Red Cross Society urges purchase of penny stamps as a Christmas charity drive. Each stamp acts as a bullet in the tuberculosis fight and can be bought at subway and elevated stations, shops, and hotels. A stamp poem exhorts buyers to spread goodwill and sanitary protection.
The Ottoman Sultan announces a new Parliament and pledges constitutional observance. He condemns Austria-Hungary for proclaiming the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and urges peaceful settlement with friendly powers. The assembly hears prayers, elects officers, and prepares for debates. Congress and the Italian Senate send congratulations to Turkey on opening Parliament.
Soprano Frances Alda says she did not claim critics unfairly targeted her nor that she is engaged to Gatti-Casazza. She confirms she was engaged to sing at the Metropolitan and broke a three year contract, while denying she is a Barrison sister and noting an anonymous letter about her character was seen by critics.
Benjamin M. Wilcox of Auburn has been appointed chairman of the joint legislative committee to manage New York State interests at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, opening June 1. The appointment follows through Senator Raines after Wilcox was defeated for renomination last fall over votes on the Agnew-Hart race track bills.
New York County Red Cross asks city merchants to affix Red Cross Christmas stamps on outgoing mail to support the anti-tuberculosis drive. Miss Eleanor Blodgett, secretary, has written hundreds of letters requesting cooperation from local traders.
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