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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
2
The article details Mary Baker Eddy relocation from Concord to a remodeled Brookline estate on Beacon and Hammond Streets. Six guards remained overnight with arm permits issued for the staff, while remodeling costs approached $100,000. The move aimed to be closer to the mother church and headquarters of Christian Science.
Concord New Hampshire residents were astonished this afternoon by the report that Mrs Mary Eddy, founder of the Christian Science movement, had died in this city or was to end her days here. The news came as a shock to many worshippers and followers in the area.
The founder of Christian Science, Mrs. Eddy, has left her Pleasant View home near Bow for Brookline Massachusetts. Her move follows legal battles with her son and relatives over trusts and control of her property. A prior 1903 gathering drew some 7,000 followers to Pleasant View where she spoke from a balcony.
The secretary to former Senator William E Chandler announced that Mrs Eddy and her followers were moved from Concord to Brookline. The headquarters of the Christian Science church is expected to be set up in Brookline. No statement on effects on litigation was available. Senator Chandler is ill and unavailable for comments.
Henry Addison Alexander and London solicitor William Blakiston are linked to a dispute over $300,000 held by Illinois Trust and Savings Bank in Mrs. Alexander’s name. The bank states the funds belong to Mrs. Alexander’s father and that the bank is the executor, denying the money is hers.
Empolyes of the combined railroads of North Carolina plan to petition the Legislature to repeal the 2 14 cent per mile rate law. Workers say restoration of the old rate will prevent salary reductions already underway since recent anti railroad laws.
The daughter of Stephen Thompson, a long dismissed sailor who died at Brooklyn Naval Hospital, seeks to revoke the administrator’s letters and claim the estate valued near $15,000. A half brother obtained control after his death, and may have offered the daughter $5,500 to concede the rest to other heirs. The case unfolds in Brooklyn Surrogate Court with Rufus L. Weaver as counsel.
More than 660 east side property owners formed The Greater New York Taxpayers Association at a meeting in a hall on East 116th Street. Harold M. Phillips led the gathering noting tenants criticized owners but asserting their aim is not to raise rents, but to lower them if possible. The group plans to inform tenants about economic conditions and housing issues in the area.
While en route to a Freeport Baptist church in Long Island, the Rev. George F. Greene of Lawrence, Massachusetts, suffered a heart trouble aboard the Southampton ferry. An ambulance from St John's Hospital met him at Long Island City and Dr Costello attended him before he resumed his journey.
Policeman William Doyle of Greenpoint Avenue station saved Bernard Fox, skipper of a coalboat, who slipped from his deck into the East River near Williamsburg. Doyle swam out to Fox, held him up while Fox released, and crewmen hauled both to the Nevada ferry deck after Stark tossed a line.
Governor Hoke Smith declines Thomas Watson's three hour plea to spare Arthur Glover of Augusta from the gallows. Watson argued jury prejudice and Glover's alleged temporary insanity, recounting a mob threat during a 1892 Augusta debate.
In Morgantown West Virginia a special edition of The Morgantown Post was suppressed after a directors meeting as minority stockholders who held editorial control were ousted. The old management backed A C Sherr against Swisher for the Republican gubernatorial nomination while the new management favors Swisher backed by Stephen B Elkins. The edition was prepared by the former managers but seized by officers of the law.
Travis H. Whitney, secretary of the Public Service Commission, replied to complaints about elevated and Subway trains skipping stops. He said a copy of the complaint was sent to the Interborough Company and asked to receive its answer, with a request to be notified if the reply is unsatisfactory.
The plan maps a multi leg trek from Irkutsk toward Oustiani and Nijni Kolmsk with dog and rein deer teams. Distances between replenishment points are limited to about 500 kilometers, totaling 2,271 versts or roughly 1,360 miles for the full journey.
The Oldsmobile driven by Ralph Owen departs Columbus Circle on a mid winter tour to New Orleans. It will cover about fourteen days reaching New Orleans and will mirror the New York to Paris race route to Cleveland before proceeding south through Ohio Kentucky and the Mississippi Valley. Owen will file road condition reports for racers between here and Cleveland noting any detours due to freshet or bridge destruction.
A series of brief incidents from Brooklyn: Azar Zorn shot himself while cleaning a revolver at 9 Whipple Street and was taken to Williamsburg Hospital. A sleigh horse ran away at Fort Hamilton Avenue and Seventy-fifth Street, injuring Patrick Franklin and his 15 year old son Willam who escaped with minor bruises. George P. Kenny was found dead from probable heart disease in an areaway on Monroe Street. Bertha Kourinsky, 19, from Russia, was found dead from possible gas asphyxiation in her room on McKilnny Street, presumed accidental.
The Controller of the Currency ordered the Bank of North America closed for liquidation with National Bank Examiner Charles A. Hanna named receiver. The action aims to protect depositors amid heavy withdrawals, with all depositors expected to be paid in full. The bank’s assets include loans and discounts of 5.64 million, U S bonds and premiums at 5.0, its capitalization at 2 million, and deposits near 3 million.
The City escalates snow clearance with about 5000 extra men and 5000 carts joining the Street Cleaning Department. Officials aim to finish principal streets fast, while contractors warn of legal questions over added costs and bond obligations.
Captain Thomas Kidwell of the White Star freighter Georgic died of pneumonia during the voyage from Liverpool. Chief officer William Hug brought the ship to port. Kidwell, about 45, had previously commanded the Tropic in the Australian service. He rests at sea as the Georgic rode out the storm and was due to dock Saturday. His widow and children live in Liverpool.
Daniel Guggenheim the president of the American Smelting and Refining Company denies reports that Standard Oil controlled his firm or Amalgamated Copper. He calls the rumors ridiculous and says the Guggenheim family maintains controlling interest and will fight to keep it. Dividends for March depend on the board of twenty three directors. He notes the company did not borrow money in the crisis, rather it loaned funds.
The Arab ia from Liverpool and Queenstown and La Touraine from Havre docked within minutes of each other reporting a total of 1019 passengers. The Arabic carried 198 passengers including 14 first cabin, 8 second cabin and 176 steerage. La Touraine totaled 821 passengers with 39 first cabin, 68 second cabin and 714 steerage. Some notable names listed among passengers include Mrs. Edith Forbes H. J. Brock J. E. Snider Robert Young M Lugilere Mme Eugene Molinart Chevalier Gatti and J. W. Belisle.
A. K. Hiscock of Syracuse New York son of Senator Frank Hiscock is hospitalized at St Luke’s Hospital after an operation his mother says was simple and he should be out in a day or two. Senator Hiscock is reported to be in Rome Italy.
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