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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

5

Notable interracial meeting to discuss negro progress in city

Public gathering at Carmexie Hall Priday events to feature Gore Hughes Henry Watterson Booker T Washington speakers from The Louisville Courier Journal and The Ti Institute. Mayor Seth Low to preside with Bishop Abraham Grant joining. Armstrong Association committee arranges tickets by application at 39 East Forty-second Street for admission up to opening five minutes.

Gore Hughes Henry Watterson Louisville Courier- Journ Booker 5 Washington Carmexie Nesto «Duga South Ti Institute Armstrong Association Seth Low Abraham Grant African Methodist Hiempten The Charte William Jay Schietzelin Robert C. Ogden George McAneny Rissell Felix Adler Frank Damroseh Arthur Curtiss Jiumves George Impster Lpeabody Edith Bryce Airs Efn Doubleday Mary Parsons Association East Forty-second Street

Bingham to Remain Mayor Says Commissioner Has No Retirement Plan

At City Hall a rumor of Police Commissioner Bingham’s retirement was denied. Mayor Mecallan stated after a talk that Bingham will stay as long as he is willing, with full approval from Commissioner Bipsham and no basis for retirement rumors following the O Keffe to Baker change.

Pingham O’ Keoffe Baker Ace Bingham

Consul Not Immune from Speed Law

Magistrate Steinert held Caldwell S. Johnson of New Haven Conn connected with the United States Consular Service in St Kail in the Morrisania Police Court for trial in Special Session on speeding his automobile. The Magistrate decided that consuls of foreign governments only could claim immunity. Johnson had protested his arrest in Pelham Parkway, showing official papers and saying he was bound for an appointment with President Roosevelt in Washington.

Steinert Caldwell S. Johnson New Haven Conn United States St. Kail Morrisania Johnson Pelham Parkway Roosevelt Washington

Emilie Grigsby Challenges 565 Dollar Plumbing Bill

Emilie Grigsby disputes a $565 debt placed on her home at 660 Park Avenue by Milton Schnaier & Co. plumbers of 517 Columbus Avenue. A relative living with Miss Grigsby says the action is inexplicable and notes the bill seemed exorbitant.

Emilie Grigsby Park Avenue Charles T. Yerkes Milton Schnaier Yne Oetter Schinaier

Jury Completes Thaw Trial Panel For Second Case

The jury for Harry K. Thaw's second trial on Stanford White murder charges was selected after five days of screening. jurors include mostly men of family with an average age around 50. Justice Dowling outlined court hours and noted the defense may use affidavits if the defendant’s ill mother cannot attend.

Harry Tse Thaw Stanford White Jerome Maritime Exchange Justice Bowling Dovale Ilooper Thaw Fivelyn Nesbit Jky Justice Dowling Mr. Ittleton William Thaw White Pirrdburg

Eleven Men Struck By The Bends In NYC Shaft Yard

Eleven workers at a Pennsylvania Railroad tube project in Long Island City collapsed on emerging from compressed air work. Pressure in the tunnels is said to be about 35 pounds, ten pounds above normal. All but one, William Barker, 35, recovered. Barker later died in hospital after last night’s deterioration.

Pennsylvania Railroad Long Island City East River William Barker West Sixty-second Street Manhattan St. John’s Hospital Roosevelt & Vs. Prosperity Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Bryan Roosevelt-Bryan AFEER Spegalec Ilechis

Sir Thomas Dewar Sails for Jamaica West Indies Tour

Sir Thomas Dewar sails today on the Tagus for Jamaica with two American companions to begin an automobile tour of the island and Windward Islands before heading to Southampton. Capt. Mason said communication with the shore may be limited at Casaba due to smallpox. Additional passengers sailing for Jamaica and Colon include Mr. and Mrs. Piie and a long listed party.

Sir Thomas Dewar Florida Tagus Jamaica G. B. Hulme G. W. Spott Thomas Windward Islands Southampton Magdalena Mason Caracas Lua Guyra Colon C. P. Pi Ie W. L. S. Jackson S. S. Partridge G. W. Towater R. G. D. Dale F. H. Bowles H. R. Loovins C. F

Jolly Clubwomen Satirize Mere Man at Cabinet Parody

New York's Post-Parliament Club staged a cabinet parody at the Waldorf revealing opposition to women’s suffrage. Speakers as Cabinet officers argued women cannot vote or serve in the army or Navy, fearing disruption of family life and laws.

Cobden Sanderson Greeted at Open Air Suffrage Talk

Mrs Cobden Sanderson chaired the New York militant suffragists second open air gathering in Madison Square She urged grant of woman suffrage and said this would be her last speech in America While a man yelled we dont want any petticoat government the crowd applauded Her remarks blamed wealthy women as key opponents and cited Finland Australia and New Zealand as examples She announced another meeting next Tuesday at 3 oclock with cheers and applause continuing around the rostrum

the Waldorf Post-Parliament Club of New York John Fowler Trow Charlotte Wilbour Belle de Rivera Secretary of the Interior Navy Secretary of the Navy Alexander Irving Finland Australia New Zealand Far East Liberty

Brooklyn Rapid Transit Cuts Bridge Ridge Service During Tunnel Opening

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company reduced Brooklyn Bridge rush hour trains by about 11 percent after the Battery tunnel opened. The Public Service Commission ordered a full explanation of service plans and actions to prevent further reductions.

Battery Tunnel Brooklyn Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Brooklyn Ridge Phbliga Services Commission New York Borough Bowling Green West Farms Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Rapid Transit Bridge Public Service Commission Brooklyn Union Elevated Railroad Company Bassett Willcox Commissione Mccarrell Berouga Hall Supwew East River Tube Worth Street Lenox Avenue Jst River

Supreme Court verdict in Mahler death case

One of the largest and fastest Supreme Court verdicts was handed down in Margreta Mahler as administratrix of Henry Mahler. A Fleischmann's bakery wagon was struck by a Lexington Avenue car between Ninetieth and Ninety-first Streets, Mahler died within two days. Alfred and Charles Steckler for the plaintiff argued the car sped and denied a reasonable chance to escape. The jury awarded $16,000.

Supreme Court Margreta Mahler Henry Mahler Fleischmann Lexington Avenue Ninetieth Ninety-first Streets Alfred Charles Steckler Mahler

Men's Overcoats Splendid Hand Made Kersey Velvet

Luxurious English kersey overcoats with silk velvet color and swagger cut. Lined with fine worsted serge. Originally valued at 2495 dollars, now offered as 30.00.

Rapid Transit Act Hearing Scheduled by Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission will hold a 2 o'clock public hearing on changes to the Rapid Transit act including the Elsberg law but excluding the Public Service Commission act. A motion was approved at yesterday’s commission meeting. The discussion covers debt limit exemptions, franchise terms, and private versus municipal construction of transit lines.

Elsberg Public Service Commission McAdoo Tunnel Sixth Avenue Maltbie Commission Albany

Trust Keeps Up Diamond Prices Syndicate Affirms Stable Rates

Stern Brothers & Co diamond cutters and importers in this city received a London cable authorizing their representative to state for the De Beers Consolidated Mines and Premier Diamond Mining Company that output control remains and prices will be maintained.

Stern Brothers & Co London de Beers Consolidated Mines

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