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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

3

Wedding of Dudley Walbridge Follows Brief Illness

Dudley Hunt Walbridge died at 1 053 Southern Boulevard after a five day pneumonia illness. He was the only son of Delancey Walbridge, president of the American Coal Company, and married Marguerite Newcomb Taylor on October 30 at St. Paul’s Church. He attended Irving School and Columbia University, where he was managing editor of The Spectator, and was a member of the Sons of the Revolution and King's Crown. Funeral services were held at St. Paul’s Church with Bishop Potter and Rev. Henry Mottet officiating, attended by many wedding guests.

Dudley _ Hunt Walbridge St. Paul’s Church Washington Avenue St. Paul's Place Marguerite Newcomb Taylor Potter Henry Mottet Church of the Holy Communion Delancey Walbridge American Coal Company Southern Boulevard Young Walbridge Brooklyn Irving School Columbia University Georges Creek Coal Company Broadway Sons of the Revolution Columbia The Spectator King’s Crown Last Walbridge

Funeral for Miss Marguerite Newcomb Taylor Held at St. Pauls

The church filled last night at 8:80 oclock for the funeral of Miss Marguerite Newcomb Taylor daughter of the Rev and Mrs Homer Francis Taylor rector of St Pauls Church Delegations from Col umbia class of 1907 the Sons of the Revolution and The Spectator board attended The same choir Bishop and rector who presided at her marriage earlier conducted the service Interment is to be in Woodlawn Cemetery this morning.

Marguerite Newcomb Taylor Homer Francis Taylor St. Paul's Church Columbia Sons of the Revolution Spectator Board Woodlawn

Dynamite in Tobacco Factory Attempt in Clarksville

In Clarksville Tennessee January 22 an arson attempt aimed at the Hayes Sorey tobacco factory ended in two Black men Tony Allen and Walter Watkins alias Frog Eye killed while fleeing A third man escaped injured Guards found coal oil saturated door and four sticks of dynamite at the entrance dynamite also found on the deceased men suggesting a planned explosion and fire attack

Clarksville Tenn Hayes-Sorey Company Italian Regies Tony Allen Walter Watkins Frog Eye Regio Tobacco Shanklin

Hero cuts throat at New Haven lighthouse keeper

Nils Nielson, a lighthouse keeper on the New Haven Breakwater who earned a Congressional heroism medal, cut his throat late last night after three prior attempts. His assistant Jorgen Tompson twice overpowered him while trying to stop the attempted self harm. Nielson had saved many lives during storms on the Long Island Sound.

New Haven Conn Nils Nielson Congress Jorgen Tompson Long Island

Nome to Valdez in 30 Days by Stage

Col. A. W. Swanitz of the Valdez & Yukon Railroad says autos can reach Nome from Valdez in mid spring along the Alaska route with aid. He notes the 1,200 mile trail from Valdez to Nome is feasible with some mountain sections requiring aid and details the stages, rail links, and support facilities available to travelers.

Nome Valdez Col A. W. Swanitz Hoe Alaska Copper Creek Hagle City Fairbanks Tanana Yukon Norton Sound Col. Swanitz Government Road United States Nome City Alaska Prospector Michael Wortman’s Keystone Cafton Chugach Mountains Icy Pass Ptarmigan Drop Beaver Dam Tickhill Ernestine Tonsina Roadhouse Kaltag Unalakleek New York

Italian reporter joins Peking Paris racers for New York meeting

Luigi Barzini the Italian correspondent who traveled with Prince Borghese and Ettore Guizzardi in the Itala across Asia and Europe has accepted an invitation to address American contestants in the New York to Paris race at Ten Times offices today. He will share insights on preparations route obstacles and the final 7000 miles of the journey.

Irkutsky Paris New York Peking M. Barzini Itala Prince Borghese Nobel Oil Company Russia Siberia Europe Siberian Nobel St. Petersburg Luigi Barzini Ettore Guizzardi Asia New York Times

Bassett Sues for Libel Over Estate Settlement Claims

Public Service Commissioner Edward M. Bassett files a $50,000 libel suit in Brooklyn against Jennie Dole Helen Dole and Alfred Hughes to recover damages from alleged statements in a prior Dole estate dispute. Bassett, once counsel to the late William Dole, says his services were reasonable and that the women began the dispute after the estate settlement concluded.

Public Service Edward M. Bassett Jennie Dole Helen J. Dole Alfred Hughes County Clerks Office Brooklyn Bassett Jennie Helen Dole Hughes William Dole Tilson W. Thompson Dole Doles

Burglar Alarm Traps Two on Long Island Rail Train

Two thieves on a Long Island railroad train from Great Neck to Flushing were foiled when a bag alarm clock rang. Policeman Michael McCarthy escorted the pair to the car end and seized their bags revealing a shotgun umbrella toilet set cigars jam chickens clothing wine and the alarm clock. Suspects William Gelke and Michael Kotch wark named by the duo were linked to a Great Neck burglary.

Long Island Great Neck Flushing Michael McCarthy McCarthy William Gelke Pitt Street Michael Kotchwark Clinton

Detsch arraigned in murder of Harry Ferree

Andrew Jackson Detsch Jr. was arraigned in Criminal Court before Judge Bregg for the murder of Harry Ferree on November 6, 1907 at 1840 North Twenty-second Street. The case centers on jealousy with a jury impaneled despite objections to the prisoner’s wife and father present.

New York Times Philadelphia Andrew Jackson Detsch, Jr Joseph A. Taulane Bregg Commonwealth Detsch Ferree

Sulzer Doubts Money Reform at Delmonico Dinner

Congressman William Sulzer warned at the Twenty-four Carat Club dinner that no currency reform or banking changes would pass during the current session due to looming presidential campaigns. He likened Congress to a club of plutocrats and urged focusing on the crisis’s causes.

Delmonico William Sulzer Congress Roosevelt M. Linn Bruce Sulzer Senate Bruce Europe America Robert Rogers Brooklyn Charles’ Battell Loomis Head Fortune Fortune Thomas Prior Gore Oklahoma Golden West Foster Vermont Fred D. Grant

Lawyer Criticizes Jurors In Damages Appeals

In Camden New Jersey ex Judge Wescott sharply attacked jurors before Judge Endicott urging reopens of two damages suits Lydia Peters vs Pennsylvania Railroad and Frank Donahue vs Public Service Corp Peters seeks 10000 verdict but jury awarded 650 Donahue seeks 5000 for shoulder injury but verdict was 100

New York Times Camden N. J Wescott Endicott Lydia A. Peters Pennsylvania Railroad Company Frank Donahué Public Service Corporation Westcott Donahue

Bad Horse Kills Policeman at Coney Island Station

Policeman John Rhatigan died at Kings County Hospital after being thrown by Castleton a dangerous horse assigned to the Coney Island Station. Rhatigan 35 lived at 74013 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn and leaves a widow two sons and two daughters. He had served since February 15 and was among three officers injured by the horse in a year.

John Rhatigan Coney Island Castleton Kings County Hospital Rhatigan Fifth Avenue Brooklyn Ratigan

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