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New York Times

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

9

Suspect Tosses Checks After Real Estate Agent Confrontation

Jacob King refused to cash a $27 check made out to T. W. Berkeley and followed a stranger who presented it. The man fled. papers found in an alley showed checks to Berkeley signed by Harlem merchants. The suspect gave multiple false names, claiming rich friends. Police sought a companion. hearing set today.

Jacob King Bi West 125Th Street T. W. Berkeley Mount Morris Bank Henry D. Cochran Cochran King Dwyer Wilson Berkeley East 126Th Streeet Warlem Theodore Latham Boston Moss Harlem Latham

The Cut in Cotton Goods

Chicago reports Marshall Field & Co. cut prices on cotton goods to restore confidence in staple values. James Simpson says the cut is permanent and aims to reassure retailers to stock with confidence. The move has stimulated dry goods trade and signals strong spring activity nationwide.

Chicago Marshall Field & Co James Simpson

Auto Raid Eyes Broadway Garages Above Times Square

Street Cleaning officials conducted a dusk raid through the automobile district near Broadway and Times Square. The squad targeted garages with unguarded cars left longer than fifteen minutes, while private cars and showroom displays were spared. Deputy Commissioner Edwards warned even a physician’s car could be seized if left unattended past the limit.

Broadway Times Square Denice Edwards

Army officers change posts at Sharon and Fort Bayard

Washington dispatch reports First Lieut A Stewart takes over at Sharon Penn after Capt H D Bricker and Capt P Vestal reassigned as Quartermaster at Fort Bayard New Mexico effective May 10 the retirement date. First Lieut A C G Williams Foote of the Philippine Scouts discharged for physical disability effective March 18.

Washington A. Stewart Ordnance Department H. D. Bricker Sharon Penn Bricker P. Vestal Ninth Cavalry General Hospital Fort Bayard New Mexico A. C. G. Williams-Foote Philippine Scouts

Naval Vessel Movements and Commissions Report

Arrivals include Des Moines at North River New York City Chattanooga at inte. Vessels salied Whipple Hopkins Hull Stewart Lawrence and Truxtun depart Rio de Janeiro for Buenos Aires and other ports. The Fortune commissioned Mare Island January 22 and the Mississippi delivered to the Government at League Island January 6.

Des Moines North River New York City Chattanooga Salied—Whipple Hopkins Hull Stewart Lawrence Truxtun Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires Connecticut Louisiana Kansas Vermont Georgia Virginia New Jersey Rhode Island Minnesota Ohio Maine Missouri Alabama Ilinois Kearsarge Kentucky Panther Glacier Culgoa Yankton Punta Arenas Sterling Rio

Business Troubles Erupt In New York Bankruptcy Filings

The list details bankruptcy schedules and court actions across New York. Emanuel Moskowitz shows assets and liabilities. Stock & Co. reports firm liabilities of 12 432 with assets of 16 110 plus other creditor firings. Isidor Frankel and Justus Frankel face insolvency petitions, with receivers appointed and substantial asset transfers alleged.

Emanuel Moskowitz Oy 4 Tame C. A Sluck & VO Stock & Cov West Broadway D. B. Bedell & CO East Thirtyfourth Street Seaman Miller Rector Street Peter Alexander Charles KE. Miller Company Holt United States District Court Charles E. Miller Company First Avenue Isidor J. Frankel Fast Fourteenth Street Morse & Rogers Luddy & Currier Manhattan Shoe Company Ralph J. M. Bullow Justus Frankel & Co East Tenth Street Edward Sachs Samuel Sachs & Co Dimon Brothers & Co Thorer & Praetorius Louis Bb. de Koven Frankel National Discount Company Pincus Gluckman South Beach Amusement South Beach

Debtor Creditor Judgments Filed Dates and Sums

Debtor names paired with creditors and filing dates list judgments filed from 1902 to 1908 with amounts ranging from $30 to $1,051. Entries include Leon N Y Telephone Co on January 2 1908 and Max J Kramer with Henry Rockmore on June 21 1907.

Dashew Leon Henry Rockmore L. Barkmore Moskolick Sam Reuben Warenick S.grainger Senie Henryv F. D. Shaper Helm Campbell Co., Ltd S. Wiesbader

Single Taxers Protest Subways Plan At Cooper Union

Members of the Manhattan Single Tax Club gathered at Cooper Union to denounce municipal ownership of subways and oppose Elsberg bill amendments. About 200 attended with Frederic C Leubuscher presiding, citing Rapid Transit Commission delays and urging bids and public work to aid unemployment. Robert Baker distributed resolutions backing Tom L. Johnson for President.

Manhattan Single Tax Club Cooper Union Elsberg Frederic Cyrus Leubuscher Rapid Transit Commission Supreme Court Board of Estimate Public Service Commission Robert Baker Brooklyn Tom L. Johnson Cleveland

National Bank Cuts Discount Rate to Four Percent

Zurich report says the National Bank reduced its rate of discount to 4 percent.

Zurich

Ryan Silent on Retirement Tales

The office of Thomas Ryan said yesterday no statement was made about reports from Richmond that he would retire from financial affairs and move to the Virginia capital. Dispatches claimed he planned a 1 million dollar Richmond residence and a skyscraper office building.

Thomas ¥. Ryan Ryan Richmond Wirginia

Customs rulings raise duties on ostrich feathers and silk shawls

Wilbur F. Lunt of the Board of United States General Appraisers ruled that crude ostrich feathers imported by 5 Figgis & Co of London incur higher duties than invoice values due to added charges. General Appraiser Howell upheld high duties on silk shawls from Shing Hing of Hong Kong, finding values exceed the monnet price. In Jersey City, George W. Young retires from the Commercial Trust Company vice presidency. Robert S. Ross elected in his place. no other officer or director changes.

Wilbur F. Lunt United States General Appraisers Figgis & Co London Howell New York Shing Hing Hongkong G. W. Young Commercial Trust Company Jersey City Robert S. Ross

Buyers Arrive from Numerous Firms in Trade Listing

A catalog of buyers and merchants appears, listing Degan & Co of Clinton Missouri and many others from across the United States. Entries include Cohn Brothers Oakland Cal and Kaufman Company New Orleans with cloaks dresses silks and notions among goods.

Degan Clinton, Mo General Dry Goods Union Square Cohn Brothers Oakland Cal A. Yehl Broadway Milner Toledo Ohio MLA Poor Union Jang Scowcroft J., & Sons Ogden Utah Decker Eee Kaufman, C. A., Company New Orleans Lanan Church Kaufman-Straus Company Ata Ky B. Kaufman Brown, Thompson & Co Hartford Grand Hotel Armstrong, Cator & Co Baltimore E. W. White Brown-Durrell Company Boston Mass J. W. Hammond West Nineteenth Ie Clawson & Wilson Company Buffalo Scarborough & Hicks Austin Texas Scarborough Park Avenue Goldenberg Brothers J Ae Marlborough Trovey Pa Sobektreet Whitney Miss 5

Retail Dry Goods Listings From Major Cities Landmark Catalog

A dense column lists numerous dry goods firms and department stores across the United States with their cities and addresses. Names include Rice-Stix in St Louis, Breslin companies in Boston and New York hotels, Kaufman-Strauss in Louisville, and Sweeney in Buffalo, among others, detailing products from silks to hats and gowns. The compilation reads like a directory of suppliers and retailers with locations at Broadway, Union Square, and prominent hotels.

Ville de Paris Los Angeles Cal M. A. Millbach Nations R.-E. Barry Broadway Hotel York Cary, Bayne & Davidge Binghamton R. S. Cary Hotel Grand Rice-Stix Dry Goods Company St. Louis Greena Bresin Filenes Sons Company Boston Mass M. J. Fox A. V. Dilley Breslin Hummerl Rochester N. Y Herald Square Wolf, H., & Sons Cincinnati Ohio J. Wolf Armstrong-Turner Millinery Company Denver Col J. J. Platfoot Hermitage Gage Brothers & Co Chicago Ill Walker Pittsburg Penn J. A. Mater Navarre Shepard-Norwell Company Misa A. L. Lovers Union Square Waldman Brothers Albany L. I. Waldman W. A. Findlay Kline-Lichenstadter Company Cleveland Kline Prince George Hotel Stern, E., & Co Philadelphia J. J. Coath Jorden-Marsh Company W. P. Putnam Greene Street Sweeney Company Buffalo W. Bilings Brottell Forbes & Wallace Springfield Mr. Burnham Walker Street Dives Pomeroy & Stewart Ee Penn S. D. Clark Howland J. A. Kohn Leonard Street Connolly & Wallace Scranton H. C. Wallace Kaufman-Strauss Company Louieville A. M. Jamison Almy Bigelow & Washburn Salem Ss. Rhines Erie Dry Goods Company Erie A. Ladd Sage, Allen &Co Hartford, Conn Root Spring Street Epstein, J Baltimore R. K. West Broztell Siegel Cooper & Co

Rothschild Building Offices to Let in Prime Corner

Corner Leonard Street and West Broadway offers buyers headquarters with offices and salesrooms for let. Includes packing and shipping facilities with low rents attracting tenants seeking affordable space.

Rothschild Leonard St West Broadway

Guide for Buyers APPAREL FOR WOMEN in New York catalogs

A long list of women apparel offerings and vendors in New York stores. It catalogs aprons rompers coats rainwear cloaks suits dresses and separata items with numerous shop names and addresses along Broadway Fifth Avenue and West 20th Street. The piece reads as a trade directory entry detailing brands firms and locations for garments textiles and accessories including corsets gloves kimonos and lingerie.

Kursheedt Apron Co Rompers Silberman, Scheer & Meyer M. Silberman & Co E. B. Kursheedt Apron Co Broadway Dressner & Auerbach East 14Th Boston I. Mitteldorf Spitzer & Harris 11Th St Maslin Underwear Shevitz Walker St Casper & Beck 20Th St Regal Skirt Co 12Th St Cohen&Pollack Bent Glass Novelty Co White St. Cont Art Glass & Brass Co Howard St Uniane Art Glass & Metal Co Park Pl Edmand Ros Franklin St

Bankruptcy Hearings Set for Hoefer and Jacobs in NY Court

In the Southern District of New York two bankrupts face discharge petitions. Herman William Hoefer, petition filed January 11 1908, hearing February 8 1908 at 10 30 A M before U S District Judges. Sadie Jacobs, petition filed January 22 1908, hearing February 3 1908 at 10 30 A M in the same courthouse.

U. S. District Court For Southern District of New York Herman William Hoefer United States United States Court House John J. Townsend District Court For Southern District of New York Sadie Jacobs

Public sale of estate goods in Woodmanston Inn bankruptcy

In the Southern District of New York Henry Kolb estate under George E. Leonard receiver invites sealed bids for wines clarets cigars bar equipment and cash register at Woodmanston Inn Williamsbridge New York. Bids due January 28 1908 at 2 PM at 135 Broadway Manhattan with 10 percent certified check and balance within 24 hours after acceptance. Inspection daily 10 AM to 4 PM. If all bids rejected auctioneer Charles Shengood to sell January 10 1908 at 10:50 AM.

District Court OF the United States New York Henry Kolb George E. Leonard Woodmanston Inn Willamsbridge Broadway Borough of Manhattan City of New York Charles Shengood New York City Louis Lichtenberg Supreme Court County OF New York John M. Bell Plaintif Dustproof Typewriter Cover Company Vernon .M. Davis Vesey Street Samuel Marx United States United States Commissioner of Patenta Datea John A. Wrede Jacob Friedman

Public notices from New York City agencies 1908

Public notices list assessments, openings, and bids across boroughs Manhattan Bronx Queens and Richmond. Objections due February 25 1908. entries cover sewers streets paving and street cleaning contracts and opening of avenues including Vanderbilt West 176th Street and Edgecombe Road with various departments and officials named.

Board of Assessors Borough OF the Bronx Forty-ninth Street Walton Avenue East One Hundred and Seventy-third Street Southern Boulevard Hoe Avenue Seventy-third Street One Hundred and Seventy-second Street East One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Street Arthur Avenue Hughesvenue Washington Avenue Hamilton Street Washington Avenues Lorough Richmond College Avenue Jewett Avenue Waters Avenue Livermore Avenue Willard Avenue Watchogue Road Indiana Avenue Broadway New York Aee City Record Antonio Cca Paul Weimann James H. Kennedy William H. Jasper City of New York Manhattan Supreme Court Bureau Borough OF The 24Th Ward Vanderbilt Avenue New York & Putnam Railroad Spuyten Duyvil & Port Morris Harlem River Herman A. Metz Department OF Sirect Cleaning Park Row Borough of Manhattan City of Brooklyn Foster Crowell Department OF 1Th Ward Edgecombe Road 185Th Street 174Th Street

Shipping and Mails Mini Almanac of Today

Almanac style listing of sunrise and sunset times and tides at Sandy Hook and Governors Island, plus a sequence of ship names with origin ports and January dates. Strong entities include names like Buelow Bremen Graf Waldersee Hamburg Metinoza Genoa Panama Cristobal Bermuda Antilles New Orleans City of Memphis Savannah Crstafels Philadelphia Iroquins Jacksonville Ramos San Juan Hyaies Boston Hamilton Norfolk.

Buelow Bremen Graf Waldersee Hamburg Metinoza Genoa Panama Cristobal Bayamo Tampics Fagerton Philadelphia Bermudian Bermuda Antilles New Orleans City of Memphis Savannah Crstafels Philadelpha Iroquins Jacksonville Ramos San Juan Hyaies Boston Hamilton Norfolk

Sailings and Ports Listed for Tomorrow’s Transatlantic Calls

The notice details ships and ports including Mauretania Liverpool to New York and Republic Azores to Bermuda with varied call times. It notes supplementary malls open on piers of American English French and German transatlantic lines until ten minutes before calls.

Mans Close Seguranca Nassau Rio Grande Prunswick Mauretania Liverpool New York Southampton Republic Azores Bermudian Bermuda Maracaibo Curacao San Juan Mayaguez Saratoga Havana Grenada E. Friedrich Tenet Sarnia Jamaica Espcces Advance Colon Cearense Para Magdalena AZO Astoria Glasgow Minnstonka London Naples Huron Jacksonville Denver Galveston E. C Atlanta Savannah

Ocean Steamers Reported By Marconi Wireless Updates

Marconi wireless reports list multiple ocean liners near US and Canada coastal waters. The 8 and 10 class vessels including Amerika Touraine and Adriatic are shown at various positions with expected arrivals at New York and other piers, noting times yesterday and anticipated today.

President Lincoln Hamburg Marconi Wireless Sandy Hook Amerika Sable Island Touraine Havre Cape Race Friedrich der Grosse Nales Marcont Wireless Nantucket Adriatic Southampton Marcon! Wireless Vaderland Marcon Wireless Bre Head Antwirp

Foreign Ports Arrived and Sailed Listings

Ships arriving and sailing reported with origins and dates including 8S Delaware Barrow January shell. 8S Oceania Southampton January 23. Guthruns Santos January 1. Troutpool Havre January 22. Tudor Prince Singapore January 23. Carmania Madeira January. Minneapolis London January 23. Caltic Queenstown January 23. King John Shields January 22. Obidense Para January 22. Chicago New York journey noted with Brow Head reference.

Delaware Barrow Oceania Southampton Guthruns Santos Troutpool Havre Tudor Prince Singapore Carmania Madeira Minneapolis London Caltic Queenstown King John Shields Obidense Para

Ocean Freight Listings to Asia Pacific and Pacific Routes

Ships and steamers with routes from Hawaii, Japan, Korea, China, and Philippine Islands via Seattle San Francisco Vancouver and Victoria, B C to Australia New Zealand Samoa Fiji New Caledonia Tahiti Marquesas and Hongkong Maru U S Transport Empress of India and other vessels schedule times and ports.

Japan Korea China Philippine Vancouver Victoria B. C

Weather Summary for the Northeast and New England

The report notes fair conditions in the Northeast with brisk northwest winds on Friday and cooler Saturday. New England shows snow in the extreme southeast, colder overall, with fair Saturday. Temperature over the last 24 hours from the local Weather Bureau office is given in the record.

Washington Atlantic Gulf New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic European Grand Parks New York New _Jersey Pennsylvania Maine Vermont United States Weather Bureau

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