New Arrests Target Black Hand in City Case
Italian detectives say they will strike a decisive blow against the Black Hand gang in New York within 24 hours. Leaders lieutenants and agents are in custody after raids on Salvario Virzi and Salvadore Gondalfo with $10,000 bail set for each.
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Lieut
Petrosino
Salvario Virzi
East Thirteenth Street
Salvador Gondalfo
East Eleventh Street
Gondalfo
Virzi
Eleventh and Thirteenth Streets
East River
Black Hand Gang
Angelo Lopena
Lopena
TIMES
Izzi
East Side
Vizzi
New York
Francesco Pompanello
Tony Santi
Black Hand
Jefferson Market
Francesco Locurto
East Thirteenth
Bingham
Frank Bonnano
Felix de Martini
Mysterious Codes Found in Front Book Pages
Detectives study two tables of letters and numbers in a book front that may be code keys. Each key shows a row of numbers with four letters beneath and arrows at the sides pointing various directions. The diagrams resemble machinery parts and plans, some like automobile components, with sparking and wiring noted in footnotes.
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Petrosino
Vizzi
Lieut. Petrosino
Mariani
East Thirteenth Street
Vincent
Mariani Vincent
Virzi
Gall
Firebug Seen Firing Three-Story Tenement in East New York
Women on a step across from 305 Osborn Street in East New York report a man in a dark suit and derby hat setting a three story double tenement ablaze. Two hall fires used kerosene oil, wax tapers found, flames quickly spread before a firefight and a fifteen minute extinguish. A bystander chase failed as the incendiary escaped into darkness.
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Osborn Street
New York
Jennie Flerman
Livonia Avenue
Mrs. Florman
McDonald Subway Arbitration Claim Moves Forward
The dispute over extra work on the Rapid Transit Subway Construction Company project seeks about 2 million in compensation. Former Chief Justice Morgan J. O'Brien and others arbitrate as the Public Service Commission reviews deviations from contract plans and specifications.
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Rapid Transit Subway Construction Company
McDonald
George S. Rice
Public Service Commission
Morgan J. O’brien
Frank Brainerd
Charlies E. Rushmore
Trial of McIntyre Larceny Postponed to October 5
The trial of T. A. McIntyre head of the bankrupt firm T. A. McIntyre & Co for grand larceny was postponed until October 5. Dr. Alexander Lambert warned the court that a current trial could endanger McIntyre’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. McIntyre
T. A. McIntyre & Co
Alexander Lambert
Mr. McIntyre
Subscriptions Complete for Illinois Central Stock Offering
Illinois Central shareholders fully subscribed to the $14,000,000 new stock at par. Subscriptions paid in full or in advance, with 5 percent interest credited for advance payments. Tenure required 59 percent now and balance due in September.
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Illinois Central
Brooklyn Union Gas bond refinancing proposal to PCS
Brooklyn Union Gas Company applies to the Public Service Commission for authority to issue 3,000,000 new stock to redeem 3,000,000 in outstanding 4 percent debenture bonds from 1904. The bonds were convertible after three years and redeemable at face value after five years, reaching March 1, 1909.
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Brooklyn Union
Brooklyn Union .Gas Company
Public Service Commission
Morse Curtis Indictments Consolidated by Judge Hough
United States Circuit Court yesterday consolidated two federal indictments against Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis. District Attorney Stimson moved for the merger, accusing false entries and misapplication of funds at the National Bank of North America during their tenure as officers.
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Hough
United States Circuit Court
Stimson
Charles W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
National Bank of North America
Gen Randolph becomes regular head of Trunk Line L Executive
Gen George F Randolph, previously acting chairman after Nathan Guilford's death, has been elected to the regular office. He serves as first vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and now leads the Trunk Line L Executive Committee.
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Randolph
Trunk Line
George F. Randolph
Trunk Line L
Nathan Guilford
Gen. Randolph
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Two Cotton Exchange Seats Sold at Auction
Two seats on the New York Cotton Exchange held by the failed firm Inman & Co were sold yesterday at auction. Stirling Beardsley bought one for 30302 and William Ray acquired the other for 9200.
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Cotton Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Inman & Co
Stirling Beardsley
William Ray
Taylor elected Treasurer of the Coffee Exchange
J H Taylor of the L W Minford coffee house at 106 Wall Street was elected Treasurer of the Coffee Exchange yesterday succeeding the late James H Kirby. He was already a member of the Board of Managers.
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J.H. Taylor Coffee Exchange
James H. Taylor
Coffee House
L. W. Minford
Wall Street
The
Coffee Exchange
James H. Kirby
Taylor
Yesterday's Fires Plague City Blocks and Addresses
A list of numerous minor fire incidents with times and locations across Manhattan and nearby streets. Names like Dezso Fuchs Sarah Hirsgnerg and Michael Roesopp appear with small monetary losses ranging from 25 to 2000 dollars. The record reads like a daily fire-briefing of incidents at places such as 646 648 7th Ave and 135th St Harlem River.
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147Th St
W. Iiecwest
Broadway
Dezso Fuchs
City Realty Deals Laid Bare in Denver Inquiry
The Bureau of Municipal Research widens a six year probe into New York city real estate purchases, examining all transactions since 1902. The inquiry, backed by Commissioners of Accounts and Controller Metz, aims to uncover methods and possible abuses in city deals amid suspensions and public scrutiny.
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Bureau of Municipal Research
Kissena Park
Thomas F. Byrnes
Finance Department
Bruere
Mitchel and Gallaher
Metz
Gallaher
Bird
Coler
Borough Bank
Hurley
Borough
John A. Heffernan
Commissioners of Accounts
W. N. Coler & Co
Wall Street
New York
Creuzhaur
Rutan
Senator McCarren
Madsen
Metz On City Graft Yet Fraught With Questions
Denver July 7 Special to The New York Times Controller Herman Metz faced questions on the police training ground scandal tied to Thomas Byrnes. Metz said Byrnes claimed the charges were a lie and offered to testify. Commissioner Bingham may be mistaken about the timing of land plans and Byrnes dealings. Bird S Coler denied misdeeds, detailing loans to Hurley and plans to auction a rare picture for charity before Hurley’s departure for Chicago.
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New York Times
Denver
Col
Herman Metz
Thomas Byrnes
Metz
Byrnes
Bingham
Hurley
Binham
Bird S. Coler
Bill
Grollier Club
New York
Borough Hall
Brooklyn
Chicago
Divorce Decree Grants Mrs Maud S Wait Custody of Child
Supreme Court Justice Erlanger signed a final decree of divorce in favor of Mrs Maud S Wait against Walter M Wait. The couple married June 20 1900 and have one child Harry G Wait placed in the mother's custody. Mrs Wait cites misconduct with two women at 215 West Thirty fourth Street.
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Supreme Court
Erlanger
Maud S. Wait
Walter M. Wait
Harry G. Wait
Mrs Cleveland Thanks for Condolences in Public Notice
Frances F Cleveland sends a public note from Westland Princeton July 7 1908 acknowledging condolence messages received after President Cleveland death. She says the volume prevents personal replies and thanks the press for sharing the expression of gratitude and comfort from God.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Westland
Mr. Cleveland
Frances F. Cleveland
Receiver seeks order on Hermitage hotel lease dispute
Gilbert H. Maintague as Receiver of The Hermitage in Times Square asked Supreme Court Justice for an order either confirming the July 1 lease to Timothy F. Paddell at 50 dollars a month for two months or directing eviction. Cowen & Co. opposed the lease, calling Paddell’s offer ridiculous. Paddell contends the hotel can profit when business revives, otherwise the property may remain idle.
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Gilbert H. Maintague
Hermitage
Times Square
Supreme Court
Langer
Timothy F. Paddell
Paddell
James W. McElhinney
Cowen & Co
Charles A. Cowen
Lola
Cowen
Bank President and three directors resign in Twelfth Ward Bank
Thomas Simpson president of the Twelfth Ward Bank at 147 East 125th Street resigns along with John H. Shipway Thomas Crawford and Richard Weber Jr after October panic relief with Van Norden funds. Two new directors Henry T. Bronson and P. L. Van Norden are elected. a third vacancy to be filled soon.
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Thomas Simpson
Twelfth Ward Bank
East 125Th Street
John H. Shipway
Thomas Crawford
Richard Weber, Jr
van Norden
Simpson
Searsdale
Tyvarner M. van Norden
Rye
Messrs. Simpson, Crawford
Shipway
Messrs. Simpson
Henry T. Bronson
Amos B. Eno
P. L. van Norden
van Norden Trust Company
Draper Sued Over Cuba Exploration Stock Guarantee
Lieut. Gov. Eben Draper is named in a U S Circuit Court suit by Knickerbocker Trust to recover the balance on his Cuba Exploration Company stock subscription. He pledged 75 percent of his $18,750 share purchase ($800 per 31.1 par) as a loan guarantee, with a total loan of $156,195 and an alleged balance of $7,821.50.
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New York Times
Boston
Eben Draper
United States Circuit Court
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Cuba Exploration Company
la Maya Valley Land and Improvement Company
Time for Central Park Line Maintains Trolley Service
H H Vreeland president of the Central Park North East River Railway tells Public Service Commission that no hasty changes are planned for the Fifty-ninth Street line. The inquiry into service after the lease ends is adjourned for a week.
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Fifty-ninth Street
H.H. Vreeland
Central Park, North & East River Railway Company
Willcox
Public Service Commission
Policeman Manley in Court on Assault Charge
Patrolman Edward A. Manley of the Elizabeth Street Station appeared in the Tombs Court charged with assaulting push cart peddler Nicholas Assumbatoles during an arrest on Broad Street Monday night. He was held on $1,000 bail for examination this morning.
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Manley
Edward A. Manley
Elizabeth Street
Tombs Court
Nicholas Assumbatoles
Broad Street
Breen
Wilbur Wright Advised to Rest in Le Mans
Wilbur Wright, the American aeroplanist, is ordered to take a full week of rest by his physician after burns on the chest and arms from a water tube bursting during July 4 tests in Le Mans. The injuries occurred as he tested the flying machine and his condition has delayed ongoing experiments.
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Wilbur Wright
LE Mans
Mr. Wright
New York Times Mail Subscription Offer
Advertisement notes New York Times daily and Sunday editions mailed from Publican’s Office at 1000 Bryant Street. Offers price of 75 cents per month and directs readers to order through newsdealer or direct contact.
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New York
NEW York Times
Publican
Bryant
Roosevelt Bids Peary Godspeed On Arctic Visit
President Roosevelt inspected the arctic exploration ship Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill, bid Peary farewell aboard and praised the expedition. He met Peary and Mrs Peary, officers and crew, and saluted Matt Henson and Charley Percy. Peary planned to sail tonight from Bar Harbor Express to Sydney with Mrs Peary.
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New York Times
Oyster Bay
L.L
Peary
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Conmander Peary
North Star
W. Emlen Roosevelt
Kermit
Archie
Quentin
Sylph
Roger Williams
Roosevelt Herbert L Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
Robert E. Peary, Jr
Robert
Admiral Fashion
Williams
Charley
Percy
Bridgman
Charky
Matt Henson
Matt
Oyna al
Capt. Bartlett
Capt
Bartlett
Mr. Roosevelt
North Pole
President Roosevelt Orders Peary Polar Tide Observations
President Roosevelt directs Civil Engineer Robert E. Peary to perform tidal observations along Grant Land and Greenland shores of the Polar Sea for the Coast and Geodetic Survey. The aim is to clarify coastal survey theory about a potential land mass in the Arctic unknown sea.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robert E. Peary
Grant Land
Greenland
Polar Sea
Coast
North Pole
Coast Survey
Arctic
Guests at Oyster Bay on Roosevelt talks and rumors
Robert Leech new Public Printer arrived from Washington for a conference with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. Robert Bridges of Scribner's Magazine visited to discuss Africa hunting stories and publisher contracts were denied by secretary Loeb. Kernit Roosevelt thanked his father for his horse riding show at Geneseo, New York.
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Oyster Bay
Robert Leech
Washinton
Roosevelt
Africa
Bridges
Wilkreesive
Thce
s_tory
Loeb
Kernit Roosevelt
Wadsworth
Geneseo
N. Y
Dinner bettor arraigned in Adams Street Court
Charles A. Hart a builder of Amityville L I was arrested at Sheepshead Bay track by Deputy Sheriffs Owens and Kendall after they overheard a four dinner bet on a horse. Magistrate Tighe questioned if this was an experiment and adjourned the hearing. The Kings County Grand Jury began a probe into anti betting law violations at the track with racing officials under scrutiny and many officers examined. Indictments expected later in the week.
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Tighe
Adams Street
Brooklyn
Charles A. Hart
Amityville
L.I
Sheepshead Bay
Owens
Kendall
Hart
Jie
Herbert Barry
Justice Bischoff
Hiw
Kings County Grand Jury
Elder
Brighton Racing Opens Under Police at Brighton Beach
The Brighton Beach Racing Association opened its midsummer season under police supervision similar to Sheepshead Bay. Deputy Commissioner Baker and Inspectors Fiood and O'Brien led the force in the betting ring where activity was limited. Two arrests followed for betting and money passing, L. Leonard and a man named Thweat. The track restored Western Union telegraph service with a censorship to block poolroom news.
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Brighton Beach Racing Association
Coney Island
L. Leonard
Thweat
Brighton
Western Union Telegraph Service
Jersey City Policeman Misunderstands Man On Wooden Leg
From Jersey City comes a curious night report. Policeman Michael Meehan found a man on Newark Avenue and struck his wooden leg. When a morgue wagon was summoned the man woke and explained the leg had been used as the weapon. Heat was intense, the incident underscoring a near emergency.
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Jersey City
Michael Meehan
Newark Avenue
Meehan
Frank
Judge Rebukes Court For Note Swindlers Sentences
Judge Poster rebuked in court while denying a certiorari bid in the case of note swindlers Regulus Shippey and Henry Hosier. Shippey is jailed for one to six years while Hosier faces up to eleven years in prison. Hosier 48 denied charges of grand larceny by obtaining notes on false pretenses from Conrad Scuwekert. Charles Barry, another defendant, awaits sentencing. All three were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Charles Appleton.
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Prizon
Poster
Regulus Shippey
Henry Hosier
Shippey
Moore
Hosier
Prund Lurseny
Joe
Conrad Scuwekert
Tompkinsville
Delhi Silk Company
New Jersey
Charles Barry
Charles Appleton
Willing to Forgive Theft in Lafayette Court
Mrs Elizabeth Washburn an elderly Lafayette resident sought to drop charges against Enrique Llamas who faced $62400 in alleged theft. Magistrate Wahle set Llamas bail at 6000 and Washburn 400 under a new anti vice law while a second accused, Siamus, is tied to the couple. Washburn gave a false name and tearfully claimed Llamas was too good a man to steal.
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Elizabeth Wastburn
Lafayette
Ind
Enrique Llamas
Jefferson Market Court
Wahle
Meuorrow
Siamus
Washburn
West Sixtythird Street
Watile
Uns Persen
Magistratie Walle Sturely
Clira Smith
Pate Liamas
Purdue University
Janementh
Woman Drowns in Bathtub at West 124th Street Apartment
Mrs Martha Rebeccan Wood a widow aged four years old and invalid was found drowned in her bathtub in her third floor West 124th Street apartment. A maid Elsie Young alerted Police after half an hour with no response. Dr Hoeair from the hospital declared death, coroner Shrady ordered autopsy to determine cause. She had attempted suicide on June 22. cause unclear whether heart disease heat exhaustion or deliberate drowning or poisoning.
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Martha Rebeccan Wood
Peters
West
Woman Dies of Tetanus in Newark Home
Mrs. John N. Hudson aged 40 died at her Bee home in Newark after contracting tetanus on June 10. She did not seek treatment and the case raised questions about possible unvaccinated status.
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John N. Hudson
Bee
Newark
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Monroe St
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H. Schakowitz
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Columbus Av
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Penn
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E. 110Th St
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Delancey St
Wm. Green
W. 30Th St
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Knickerbocker Trust Co
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Godspeed
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