Taft Seeks Union Among State GOP Leaders in New York
Taft spent the day at the Manhattan hotel meeting Republican leaders and staving off entreaties to endorse gubernatorial hopefuls. He declined to back Cortelyou Willcox or Andrus, saying he would not discuss state politics and focusing on his presidential race. The reception drew Odell and Hudson River bloc leaders, with Taft departing for Cincinnati to be formally notified.
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Hot Springs
Missionary's double life shocks Westchester towns
Dr Justin Kirreh a Syrian leper missionary with forged credentials was jailed in Port Chester after allegedly bilking wealthy New Yorkers and churchmen. He claimed ties to Turkish officials and raised funds to rebuild leper homes. Clergy report he led a double life with nighttime drinking after appearing sincere.
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Turkey
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St. Peter's Church
New York
Greenwich
Westport
Bridgeport
South Norwalk
A. Foster Higgins
New York Chamber of Commerce
Springfield
New Haven
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H. Selden
Second Congregational Church
W. E. Scofield
First Methodist Church
M. George Thompson
Christ Church
Syria
Emeen Sliby
Cat Rescued From Wall After Neighborhood Aid
A small black and white cat was rescued yesterday by a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals agent from between the walls of tenement houses 163 and 165 East Fourth Street. Neighbors aided the effort by cutting a brick wall and feeding the cat as it emerged to safety. The crowd cheered as the bedraggled feline finally poked out and scampered away after being lured with catnip.
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East Fourth Street
City seeks bids for historic dredging contract
The City Record ran an advertisement seeking bids for the largest dredging project in the city. It calls for moving 4,200,000 cubic yards of material for new docks at South Brooklyn. The job is expected to span about 18 months and cost around $1,000,000. Bidders must post bonds totaling $400,000 for performance.
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Witness in Teal Plot Confession at Special Sessions
Miss Julia Fleming, a seamstress, confesses involvement in a plot to obtain false evidence against Frank J. Gould. The hearing in Special Sessions before Magistrate Corrigan reveals details of coaching, promises of pay, and a plan to frame Gould as part of a divorce-related scheme.
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Blumenthal
Teal
Gould
West Forty-fifth Street
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Lincoln
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Wart
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West Point cadets face Secretary Wright over hazing dismissal
Eight cadets dismissed for hazing meet Secretary of War Wright in Washington on July 24, with Russell leading questioning about the cause and possible reinstatement. Wright will rule after reviewing Col. Scott’s report amid reports of further suspensions. The cadets include Russell of New Jersey and others from Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Oklahoma.
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Virginia
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Oklaoma
Fracas at Brooklyn court over betting case
A clash erupted in Adams Street Police Court Brooklyn as Acting District Attorney Elder, lawyer Jacob Wilperin, detectives and bookmakers grappled over the custody of Edward Brawl. Magistrate Tighe ordered Brawl to proceed before the Grand Jury despite declines and protests from his counsel.
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Hitler
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Eilperin
Mr. Elder
Euperin
Noise complaints land five in night court workhouse
Commissioner Bingham's drive against noise ends with the arrest of five men. Thomas Smith and John Brennan faced Magistrate Cornell over wood breaking on Fifty-first Street near the North River and were sentenced to five days in the workhouse. George O Shields cited street hawkers as a nuisance leading to the arrest of Morris and Saul Rothery on East 126th Street. they were fined $1 each.
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Forty-second Street
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North River
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Simpson Street
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Prince of Wales reviews troops on Plains of Abraham
The Prince of Wales attended a grand review of 23 000 troops and 500 American sailors at the Plains of Abraham in Quebec. He later formalized the battlefield transfer to the government and attended a state ball at the Parliament Buildings. Vice President Fairbanks and Lord Roberts joined the royal party as cheering crowds observed the ceremonies.
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Senate
Girl Leaps Before Train at Ninety-Ninth Street
A young woman leaped in front of a downtown train on the Third Avenue elevated at Ninety-ninth Street drawing screams from witnesses. Motorman Carney applied emergency brakes, and bystanders lifted the body to the platform. Isidor Neislinger identified the 20 year old as Bertha, sustaining a suspected suicide over a quarrel with her fiancé.
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Ninety-ninth Street
Thomas J. Carney
Tae
Dr. Healey
Harlem
Nicola
Isidor
Bertha
Isidor Neislinger
Allen Street
East 14Th
Silkmaker Left A Million In Will From West Hoboken Firm
Etienne Givernaud silk manufacturer of Givernaud Frothers in West Hoboken and North Bergen died July 1. Probate admitted by Deputy Surrogate Moody. estate valued about 1 million dollars. Legacies include 21 to Eugenie Vials of Lyons France for money owed, 150.10 to second wife, remainder to brother Louis partner.
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Mr. Givernaud
Louis
Friend slays friend in harvest field near Jamestown
Thomas Divilbiss and James Ossérleo, once close friends, argued in a harvest field near Jamestown New York. Divilbiss returned with a gun and shot Ossérleo dead, fled, then briefly returned to view the scene before vanishing into a nearby area. search ongoing.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Thomas Divilbiss
James Ossérleo
Divilhiss
Oxserlee
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