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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

Page

5

Federal drive on baby foods by Dr. Wiley to begin probe

News that Dr. H. W. Wiley will launch a comprehensive investigation into baby foods and related poultry and cattle feeds. Firms warn of nationwide prosecutions for similar technical violations across 46 states as labels and ingredients are rechecked under the 1906 Food and Drug Act.

H. W. Wiley Bureau of Food and Drug Inspection Department of Agriculture Wiley Bureau Department

Trade Adulteration Charges Mentioned by States DA

The text discusses broad charges of adulteration and misbranding under state law and notes that a judgment may apply to a single violation, even as circulars reach the entire trade via department literature. It references buckwheat compound labels as an example of technical offenses.

Iawa Armour Comany Wilson United

Potter’s Field burial sites found along Fifth Avenue area

An officer from the Title Guarantee and Trust Company traced the area’s history as a Potter’s Field. Records show burial grounds near Post Road and Bloomingdale Road in 1794, later moved to Washington Square and Forty-second Street, with about 100,000 remains moved to Ward’s Island.

Fifth Avenue Twentysixth Title Guarantee and Trust Company Post Road Bloomingdale Road Madison Square William 8S Smith Washington Square Forty-second Street New Yor Ward's Island

Spooners Disturb Patients At Presbyterian Hospital

Dr. John Fisher of the Presbyterian Hospital sought help from East Sixty-seventh Street police to stop nightly spooning near the hospital. He said lovemaking in the park shadows disturbs patients as couples occupy dark spots from midnight to 2 am, and that noise sometimes wakes patients. Police promised to keep spooners away.

John Fisher Presbyterian Hospital Cupid Cooney

Train resigns as assistant district attorney

Arthur Train resigns from the New York District Attorney's Office after prominent work on major cases and magazine stories. William S. McGuire is named Deputy Assistant District Attorney to succeed him, with Train planning private practice and possible fall role in prosecuting broker T. A. McIntyre under five grand larceny indictments.

Arthur Train Jerome William S. McGuire McGuire Princeton New York Law School Train Philbin Mr. Train T. A. McIntyre

Little Tim Sullivan Acts as Acting Mayor of New York

Alderman Little Tim Sullivan serves as Acting Mayor of New York while Mayor McClellan and President of the Aldermen Patrick F. McGowan are away. His first act is opening a letter naming him an honorary member of the Personal Liberty League, an organization supporting Bryan and personal liberty.

Little Tim‘ Sullivan New York McClellan Maine Patrick F. McGowan McGowan Little Tim Personal Liberty League Bryan

S P C A Beats Bingham In Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court Justice Blanchard ruled in favor of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals regarding homeless horses. The court held the society liable for cats and dogs but not required to shelter lost or ownerless horses. Motion denied without costs.

Bingham American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Supreme Court Blanchard

Three Hurt In Auto Wreck Near Freeport Long Island

Especial to the New York Times reports that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sigmond and chauffeur J. Hirsh were injured when their car struck a telephone pole between 12 and 1 a.m. near Freeport. Mr. Sigmond suffered a fractured hip and facial cuts, Mrs. Sigmond a broken left wrist, and the chauffeur minor bruises. The crash occurred as a peddler's wagon approached with a light, the driver swerving right to avoid a rear end collision. The car was severely damaged and Dr. Poole treated the injured at the roadside.

New York Times Freeport L. I Charles Sigmond J. Hirsh Priela

Minister accuses Campbell trio of bad property deal

Rev. Oscar M. Voorhees of High Bridge New Jersey files a 35000 word bill in Chicago accusing David Campbell, John Campbell, and Charles Campbell of selling him property for 10500 in a bad bargain. Theodore P. Shonts named as grantor but used to color the affair to mislead a clergyman. Voorhees says the Campbells have long been church members and active in church matters.

Chicago Oscar M. Voorhees High Bridge N. J United Presbyterian Church David John A Charles P. Campbell Campbell Investment Company Theodore P. Shonts

Saving Bookstores From Extinction Court Affirms Right

Frank H. Dodd explains to The Times that the New York Court of Appeals upheld the American Publishers' Association agreement not to sell copyrighted books to Macy's, affirming publishers' right to set sale terms and protect bookstores from decline. The statement defends publisher practices as lawful, non anti trust, and essential to sustaining serious literature against department-store cheap reprints.

R. H. Macy & Co Times American Publishers’ Association New York Apellate New York Supreme Court Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Circuit Court of Appeals Macy's London Times John Murray Queen Victoria Germany Europe United States Frank H. Dodd

Anthracite To End In 2055 Says USGS Expert

Edward W. Parker of the United States Geological Survey argues in Mines and Minerals that anthracite coal will be exhausted by 2055 if current consumption continues. He projects US use surpassing 2.0 to 2.3 billion tons annually and notes production averages for 1916 to 1923 around 600 million tons with 1907 at about 480 million tons. He envisions future advances reducing coal’s role while prices rise as mining beds deepen.

Edward W. Parker United States Geological Survey Mines and Minerals United States Parker

Nebraska Teachers In New York City Visit

Thirty nine Nebraska teachers quartered at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Chambers Street travel with I A Downey and Mrs Sarah Brindley. They tour major cities, express pro Bryan support, and share impressions of New York including the Statue of Liberty and local policemen.

Nebraska Cosmopolitan Chambers Street Albany I. A. Downey Sarah Brindley Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Montreal Toronto Boston Philadelphia Bryan Ilama Cme New York Miss Liberty

No Case Against Hapgoods Discharged in Tombs Court

Hapgood's Employment Agency president Herbert J Hapgood and secretary Ralph L Kilbey were discharged by Magistrate Breen after prosecutors found no criminal activity in a probe of funds invested by four complainants W J Witte Charles G Bittel Walter H Page and John L Elliott The pair issued a statement defending Hapgood saying the trouble stems from hard times and former employees' grievances while civil suit summonses were served on two complainants and others were sought.

Herbert J. Hapgood Hapgood Broadway Ralph L. Kilbey Breen Tombs Court McNish Commission of Crime W. J. Witte Charles G. Bittel Walter H. Page John L. Elliott Kilbey Witte Bittel Elliott Page

Bankrupt Absent Patron Sent To Jail For Contempt

Abraham Applebaum of 113 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn was jailed in Raymond Street Jail by Judge Chatfield for contempt after a motion by S. Marshall Kronheimer for him to show cause why he should not pay $4,000 into court. Applebaum, in bankruptcy since March 12, previously claimed a net worth of 13 000, and sold his stock to two auctioneers in February amid creditor pressure. the store held only 300 empty boxes and he could not locate his mother in law.

Abraham Applebaum Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn Raymond Street Chatfield United States Circuit Court S. Marshall Kronheimer Leonard Bronner Robert F. Randall Ife Applebaum

Alimony Raised in Baudouine Divorce Case

Supreme Court Justice Blanchard raised Mrs Mai Alden Baudouine alimony from 250 to 300 dollars a month pending divorce trial begun by her husband John F Baudouine. The court also increased her counsel fee from 750 to 1000 dollars. Mrs Baudouine filed a counter suit for divorce and sought to have Baudouine examined for information on an alleged conspiracy. the motion was denied but a notice was suggested to be sent to Mr Jerome.

Supreme Court Blanchard O'Gorman Mai Alden Baudoune John F. Baudouine Baudouine Ely Jerome

Shorter Summers Abroad Rise, Seashore Attendance Drops

The Summer Social Register shows 1,062 families abroad since April 1, up from 778 last year, and inland resort registrations up 25 percent to 5,768. Shore families fall 15 percent to 2,623, foreign residences down about 45 percent, and yacht living rises from 166 to 192 families.

Summer Social Register

British Captain Hood sails to study South American navies

Capt Horace Hood Royal Navy Naval Attaché sails today on the Orinoco to inspect naval conditions in Peru Brazil Chile and Ecuador for five months. He denies diplomatic aims and will report to London after surveying regional fleets. He stays at the Hotel Astor Times Square.

Horace Hood Royal Navy Orinoco South America Hood Washington Peru Brazil Chile Ecuador London

Likeness of William Jennings Bryan Featured in Sunday Times

The Sunday Times previews a full page photo of William Jennings Bryan taken in Lincoln, praising its likeness and linking it with his family and birthplace. The section also highlights Suffragettes in Hyde Park, a Hudson canoe race, June brides, and a Taft family costume photo in the Picture Section.

William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Nebraska Sunday Times Lincoln Bryan Denver London Hyde Park Hudson Taft

Vision of a Pacific War With Japan from German Perspective

A German writer imagines a future war with Japan detailing a Pacific coast overrun by Japanese forces, a sunk Pacific fleet, and battles by Togo's ironclads. The piece traces prewar events, sea and land battles, U S panic, European diplomacy, and Japan's demands, leading to a U S resurgence at war’s height.

Japan Pacific Togo Europe Washington Sunday Times United States

Anna Gould and the Sagan-Talleyrand-Perigord Line

A Sunday Times article explores Anna Gould’s marriage into the Sagan-Talleyrand-Perigord lineage. It highlights the family’s famed diplomacy, dramatic love and money affairs, and the mother of Prince Helie de Sagan, whose influence and marriages of American brides draw sharp interest.

Anna Gould Europe Marquis of Talleyrand Sunday Times Prince Helie de Sagan

Polar expeditions and the race for the North Pole

Commander Robert E. Peary reveals in an interview for The Sunday Times that the key to Arctic success is practical needs beyond cold. He has left for another Far North dash, stressing vital preparations over iceberg peril in the pursuit of the pole.

North Pole Robert E. Peary Sunday Times Peary Far North

China the Golden Opportunity

Thomas F. Millard predicts a coming era of railroad building that will place China in the front rank of world construction. He argues American capital and products face an unexampled opportunity if properly approached and outlines conditions needed for success to guide American industry.

China Thomas F. Millard Sunday Times

Education of the Immigrant Jew in New York Uplift Effort

David Blaustein discusses New York City efforts to provide free education to immigrants seeking economic opportunity. He questions whether free schooling aids assimilation or causes mental indigestion among newcomers, framing it as a central issue in immigrant uplift.

New York David Blaustein Sunday Times

Coming Theatre Season Preview By The Sunday Times

A comprehensive outlook on the forthcoming theatrical season covers American plays by American authors, promising novelties, the authors whose names will color Broadway, the character of new plays, and the popular actors and actresses slated for the upcoming winter productions. The article promises readers a clear idea of what to expect in theatres this season.

Broadway Sunday Times

Met Museum Displays Cross Replica from Mongolian Empire

The Metropolitan Museum of Art now features a monument linking The Cross with ancient Mongolian religion. The Sunday Times will recount how the replica of the Nestorian Stone arrived at the museum and its remarkable history.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Sunday Times

A Russian View of Our Politics

The Sunday Times presents M Ostrogorski's timely dissertation on present conditions in the two great parties and an appraisal of their standard bearers. The Russian observer now in New York offers European perspectives on American political stability.

New York M. Ostrogorski Sunday Times

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DR. Wiley Baby Foods The Inspec Lackawanna Southwestern Limited ST. Louis NEW York. Telephone Co California Fig Syrup CO Potter’s Field Tim” Mayor Mr. Sullivan Justice Blanchard Shonts R. H. Macy Booksrom Department Mr. Bryan Hapgoods Employment Agency Capt. Hood Tostum the Sunday Times Public Service Commission
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