Detectives raid a brokerage firm suspected swindle
Detectives arrested Horace A. Blackmur Jr and Edna Smith after raiding A. I. Hubbard & Co in the Produce Exchange Building. They found a list of 50 000 names and multiple letters showing the firm offered high profit speculative trades for commissions. Police say Blackmur has ties to various financing swindles and that the operation aimed to defraud numerous clients across the country.
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Central Office
Onius
Nelson
Produce Exchange
A. I. Hubbard & Co
Horace. A. Blackmur, Jr
Edna Smith
McConville Avers
United States
Wei
Blackmur
Harris Blackmore
State Street
Brooklyn
Wood
Commissio
Hubbard Broth
Beaver Street
McConville
Bfjonanci Bureau
Nate Street
Simmonds & Thomas
Coffeee
Front Street
New York Cotton Bureau
Wall Street
Vincent B. ‘Thomas
Hubbard
New York
New Orleans
Liverpool Cotton Association
New York Stock Exchianse
New York Produce Exchange
Dh Board of Trade
London
Stocc
W. J. Limbauch
Talladega
Ala
Almuth C. Vandiver
Vandiver & Whitiman
Whitman
General Sessions Was &Artner
Clent, Limbaugh
J. Fulton
Rogers
Roadway
Blackmore's
Limbaugh
Ishell National Bank
Hubbard Company
Roy
Hubbard Concern
Farley
Blackmore
J. Overton Paine
Price
Philadelphia
Poe Edna Smith
Kismet
Judgment Delivers $125,578 Against A M Bangs
The Sheriff received an execution for $125,578 from Syracuse based on an Onondaga County judgment against Anson M. Bangs of 225 Fifth Avenue. The case ties to the Hughes estate with Mary H. Hughes as executrix and notes Bangs previously partnered in Hughes Brothers & Bangs until 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bangs
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Anson M. Bangs
Fifth Avenue
Mary H. Hughes
Charlies Hughes
Bangs
Hughes Brothers & Bangs
Bay Ridge Channel
W. J. Oliver
Panama Canal
Worth Street Fire illustrated by safes and walls
The Herald described the Worth Street fire with images of buildings, floors, and large safes collapsing while walls remained standing. It notes safes could survive under ash and water, but small wall safes would likely protect valuables if used. Lowrie Safe & Lock Co. 107 Flatiron Bldg.
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Herald
Lowrie Safe & Lock Co
Bank Stock Auction Yields Mixed Bank Shares
A weekly Vesey Street securities sale drew many bank stocks with several Morrison related holdings bid near or above broker quotes. Major items included New Amsterdam Bank at 65 bid, Mercantile Nat Wood at 120, Garfield Nat Bank at 400, and National Bank of North America at 120 with much of the list bid in or withdrawn.
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C. W. Morse
New England
New York
sAmong
New Amsterdam Bank
North America
Se Morse
Jiouse
Mr. Morse
New Amsterdam National
Philadelphia
Mercantile National
Fourteenth Street Bank
Morse
A. C. Smith
Mr. Smith
National Bank of North America
Brien
Boardman & Platt
Smith
New
Amssterdam National Bank
Produce Exchange Bank
Fifth Avenue Bank
Corn Ex Eenances Bank
Corn Exchange Bank
Vesey Street
CC. W. Morse
Amsterdau Bank
Mercantile Nattore
Heinze-Morse and Thomas
Garfield National Bank
Eich
Carnegie ‘Trust Company
Loving Cup Given to Judge Parker at Dinner
The Hamilton Bank honored ex-Judge A. B. Parker with a silver loving cup during a dinner at Arthur Avenue Bronx hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Mulligan. Rev. Dr. A E Barnett presented the cup as tribute to his efforts for a retire home.
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C. W. Morse
Financial
Hudson Navigation Company
Pierot
Joun
Morse Company
Hamilton Bank
Altonarker
Ainfoth
William G. Mulligan
Rthur Avenue
The
Bronx
A. E. Barnett
Parker
Brewer Welz Before Jury In Kissena Park Case
John Welz of Welz & Zerweck appeared as a voluntary witness before a Long Island City Grand Jury after being held on two indictments in the Kissena Park matter. Indictments allege perjury and presenting an false mortgage assignment dated March 29, 1907, but jurors say it was made January 22, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welz
Welz & Zerweck
Kissena Park
Alka
Grand
Long Island City
Jean Scott
Willett & Frost
Willett
Halstead Wi
Queens
Bermel
Brewer Welt
Henry Roth
Fifth Avenue Obstructions Must Go
Corporation Counsel Pendleton begins issuing notices to Fifth Avenue property owners between Twenty third and Forty seventh Streets to remove protruding obstructions for street widening. Notices offer a ten day window and a ten day delay if owners notify Pendleton, delaying removal until January first.
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Corporation Counsel
Pendleton
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-third
Forty-seventh Streets
Carnegie Pleads For Currency Plan
A speech by Mr. Bryn urges confidence in banks and opposes postal savings while favoring banker led banking with government oversight only if needed. He warns against hoarding, notes 60-cent silver dollar concerns, and recalls losses in nonvalued stocks. The dinner hosts include Francis Lynde Stetson and notable guests such as James B. Clews and Robert J. Collier.
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Mr. Bryin
Postal
Francis Lynde Stetson
Charles Lewis Secard
Nathaniel A. Elsberg
C. H. Duell
Simon Wolf
Henry White
Johnl. Parish
Stuyvesant. Fish
E. R. A. Seligman
Henry Clews
Herbert. Parsons
Isaac. N.seligman
George Harvey
Richard Croker, Jr
Lewry Nixon
V. Everitt Macy
Lindsey Russell
John N. Partridge
Paul M. Warberg
Percy S. Grant
A. Lewis
Jekyll Hyde Wolf Admits He Is a Thief
Brooklyn man Louis Wolf known as Jekyll and Hyde confesses to pickpocketing as officers reveal a long record. Assistant District Attorney Elder labels him mainly Hyde as police note repeated arrests from East New York to Chicago. Wolf claims an inner urge to steal while denying steady honesty, with multiple arrests and a failing attempt to bribe witnesses leading to renewed charges and upcoming trials.
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Louis Wolf
Brooklyn
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Elder
St. Louis
Hyde
Jekyll
Jekyll-Hyde Wolf
New York
Wolf
Peaie Heible
Granville Avenue
Queens
Rogues’ Gallery
Louis
Chicago
Hyde Wolf
Englehardt Heene
Heene
Jacob J. Gothelf
Rh. W. Whathan
Gothelf
Kathan
Hyde-Wolf
Grand Jareeny
Women Witness Prizefights Held in Lawrence Street Parlor
Detectives and many police officers searched Adams Street stations last night seeking a Lawrence Street back parlor where two prizefights occurred per tips. About fifteen women and nearly three hundred men watched Sheehan versus Williams in four rounds with Williams count ending the bout. Robinson knocked out Daly in five rounds with a right hook.
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Adams Street
Jim Brooklyn
Lawrence” Street
Frankie Sheehan
Manhattan
Jimmy Williams
Flatbush
Spike’ Robinson
New Polo A. A
Jack Daly
South Brooklyn
Sheehan
Willams
Williams
Robinson
Daly
Four Overcome by Gas at Sutter Avenue Home
A gas leak from two cocks in an adjoining room at 80 Sutter Avenue caused four residents to be overcome. Jacob Babchek 29 Waldman 30 Ida Zamweiss 15 and her sister Annie 20 collapsed. neighbors summoned ambulances from Bradford and St. Mary's Hospitals. Ida remained in critical condition after initial revival efforts.
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Jacob Babchek
Herman Waldman
Ida Zamweiss
Annie
Sutter Avenue
Sast
New York
Babchek
Waldman
Bradford Street
St. Mary's Hospitals
Johnson and Sullivan
Ida
Bradford Street Hospital
There is a Reason to switch from coffee to Postum
The passage argues that stopping coffee ends sharp pains and shortness of breath as mental condition improves. It claims nerves settle and appetite returns when Postum replaces coffee, suggesting common sense should decide the switch and that there is a reason to use Postum.
Kentucky Bill Aims to Ban Race Betting statewide
In Frankfort on February 5 a Senate bill would prohibit betting on horse races at any track in Kentucky. A second measure seeks repeal of the act creating the State Racing Commission, shifting regulatory authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Frankfort
Senate
State Racing Commission
Salvation Army opens emergency relief station in New York
The Salvation Army runs an emergency relief station at 07 West Nineteenth Street to feed and house many unemployed men. Major Wood leads the effort, with about fifty men currently being cared for. A charity reception by employees Hackett Carhart & Co. is planned for Friday at the Yorkville Casino, 86th Street and Third Avenue, featuring dancing at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
West Nineteenth Street
Major Wood
New York City
Hackett, Carhart & Co
Yorkville
Eighty-sixth Street
Third Avenue
Hazel
United States
National Phonograph Company
Tomlinson
Robert J. Collier
Gramercy Park
Justice McKean
Court of Special Sessions
Riverdale Avenue
Bronx
Dean Joseph
French Johnson
School of Commerce,Accounts and Finance
New York University
Channingudd
Standard Oil Quits Gulf Tow Operations
The steamship captain A F Lucas will tow Barge 95 of Standard Oil from port to Harleburg. The Iroghiots, bound for England, will tow the Navahoe to port upon arrival, the largest six masted barge built in England. Citing Texas Legislature opposition, Gulf operations cease. Navahoe capacity 100000 barrels, Troquois 80000.
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A. F. Lucas
Standard Oil Company
Harleburg
Iroghiots
England
Navahoe
Gulf Norts
Texas
Pra
Honest Cat Pete Turns To Alice After Kitten Find
At the Post Office on Tefth Street and Eighth Avenue a black cat known as Pete roamed Station 1. He was regarded as honest and gentle as six small black kittens were found in carrier clerk George Cary's locker, prompting the rename to Alice.
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Tefth Street
Eighth Avenue
Pete
George Cary
George
Alice
Foreign autoists to arrive Saturday
The article reports on a test run by foreign autoists approaching Paris racers with an efficient car and good road conditions. It covers snow from Buffalo to Rochester and Syracuse to Utica, noting impressive times on the fifty eight mile stretch and a tire mishap near Albany. The journey continues through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and Springfield, with plans to go to Boston via New Haven and Providence.
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Paris
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Utena
Albany
Berkshires
Lebanon
Archie
Jacob
Pittsfield
Shelvels
Springfield
New York
Boston
New Haven
Providence
Western roads spark interest in New York to Paris race
Frank B Hower reports strong West Coast interest as the New York to Paris contestants prepare to start next week. AAA reps note winter road hazards from Cheyenne to Green River Wyoming with icy stretches and the need for planks, while Ogden Reno and San Francisco routes may offer better conditions. Denver motorists offer a warm welcome, though routes may shift.
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Frank B. Hower
American Automobile Association
Hig
New York
Paris
Mr. Hower
American
San Francesco
Cheyenne
Green River
Wyoming
Ogden
Reno
San Francisco
Nevada
Omaha
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Denver Automobile Club
Denver
South Bend Club to Welcome New York to Paris Race Entrants
Horace E. Kizer of the South Bend Automobile Club informed the American Automobile Association that the club’s Committee on Tours is set as the special club committee to receive and entertain the New York to Paris race contestants upon their South Bend arrival. Members include Williams as Chairman, J. M. Studebazer Jr., M.B. Pine, T. I. Tincher, T. J. Gulick, E L Briggs, and Charles Fraizer. South Bend, about HM miles from Chicago, is expected to host drivers overnight and the club plans a formal welcome outside the city during their stay.
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Horace E. Kizer
South Bend
Urgent Appeal for Aid From New York Charity
The notice asks for monetary gifts to aid suffering families, including eight pairs of footwear, meals for a hungry mother and four children, warm clothing, bedding for invalids, coal for widows, and eviction prevention during illness. It cites amounts from 0 to 1000 dollars and lists R. Minturn as treasurer and R. Fulton Cutting as president of a relief association established in 1843 with 1908 edition details.
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Minturn, Treas
E. 22d St
New York
R. Fulton Cutting
N. S. Association For Improv Cc
American Fleet Arrives in Punta Arenas for Festivities
Admiral Evans fleet, including torpedo boats, reached Punta Arenas after a five day voyage from Buenos Ayres. Social events unfold as American, Chilean, and British officers mingle, with receptions, dances, dinners, and excursions marking the visit in Magellan Strait.
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Funta Arenas
Strait of Magellin
Admiral Evans
Buenos Ayres
Punta Arenas
Morvitz Braun
Uests
John Hicks
Chile
Sefora Velenzuela
C. M. Thomas
Sefora Moritz Braun
Hodges
Sappho
Seffora Mayer Braun
Chacabuco
Minnesota
Eglish
Pieme Riosteo
Magellan Territory
Evins
Connecticut
Insurance Law Amendment Aims Securities Protection
Albany Feb 5 The Assembly Committee on Insurance reported favorably Assemblyman Hanin's bill amending the insurance law. It permits a life insurer to enter agreements to protect its interest in securities it holds or to reorganize a corporation that issued the securities, or to deposit the securities with a committee named in the agreement.
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New York
Albany
Assembly Committee On Insurance Today
Assemblyman
Hanin
Hughes to seek removal of State Insurance head Kelsey
Gov. Hughes plans to send a Senate recommendation for the removal of State Superintendent of Insurance Otto Kelsey early next week. He has studied the Fleming report detailing months of testimony and charges, and Kelsey must explain the accusations to gain vindication.
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New York Times
Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Otto Kelsey
Senate
Matthew C. Fleming
Sun
Kleming
Kelsey
New York Legislature Debates Finance and Banking Bills
In Albany on February 5, senators and assembly members advanced measures including a 250000 annual appropriation for agricultural societies to replace race track betting receipts. Other proposals set higher bank loan limits, restrict internal borrowing, and curb the sale of narcotics without a prescription.
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Agnew
Todd
New York
Globe
New York City
Volk
Bills for Bank Reforms Move Through New York Legislature
Special to The New York Times from Asmany February 5 introducing bills affecting savings banks. Provisions require trustees to oath to administer bank affairs honestly and diligently. Banks cannot borrow or pledge securities without written superintendent approval and trustee majority resolutions. Proposals push to par value of securities at maturity and adjust retirement reports. The superintendent may appoint a Third Deputy Superintendent to cover the New York City office.
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New York Times
Asmany
Clark Williams
New York City
Department
Hearst Ouster Trial Move Faces New York Court
Albany February report states Attorney General Samuel Benight urged Governor Hughes to call an extraordinary Supreme Court term in New York County on March to try the bid to oust Mayor McClellan. Clarence J. Shearn, for Hearst agent, secured a stay of proceedings for a struck jury in the ouster case.
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New York Times
Albany
N. Y
Saeaon Benight
Gov. Hughes
Supreme Court
New York County
McClellan
Jackson
Clarence J. Shearn
William Randolph Hearst
Davis
Mr. Snearn
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Federal Grand Jury
F. A. Heinze
Mercantile National Bank
New York Banking
Clearing House
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Curtis
United — Res. District Attorney
Trust Company
Washington
Tangled Morse Financing
John E. Berwind
Downs Town
Fulton Rogers
Worth Street
A. B. Parker
Brewer Welz
Carnegie
Standard Oil
Gulf
Action of
South Bend Autoists
Assembly Committee
Hughes
Fleming
Assembly
Newther Times
Era Creme Prize
Sip
China
Sheppard Knapp & CO
Sixth Avenue
4Th Street
Sheffield Pdentifrice Co
New London
Conn
Doctor Sheffield
Straits Tin
Supt. Williams
Hearst
Caparison
Fie Globe Wernicke Co
Broadway
Hite
Ww. S. Kinsey & Co
Fifth Ave
28Th St
Ens
Ingo
Regent Mt
Mark Cross
Summer Street
Joseph P. McHugh & CO
West
Library Bureau Card and Filing Systems
California
Solorado
Portland
Northwest
Trevis
Union Pacific
R. R
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