Henry Porter Died in New York Hospital O Henry
The writer William Sydney Porter known as O Henry died at 6 30 yesterday morning at the New York Polyclinic Hospital in East Thirty fourth Street after a period of illness. He was born in Guilford County North Carolina and achieved fame for humorous stories about Western life. He had been living at the Caledonia on West Twenty six Street and his wife was in Asheville North Carolina. his death was attributed to a complication of diseases with no operation performed. He described his varied life including Texas ranch work and early journalism before finding success as a short story writer with many tales published nationwide.
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Short Circuit Halts Subways Near Brooklyn Bridge
A main subway modal fault near the Brooklyn Bridge caused a 18 inch third rail melt and fire that blocked both express tracks for 1 hour 5 minutes. Trains were stalled from Bowling Green to Astor Place with a later partial restoration at 1 18. A short circuit between feed wires and the third rail was blamed for the incident.
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Millionaire Sister Candide Saw Vast Vatican Gifts
Paris dispatch notes a Naples article based on Vatican files claiming Sister Candide, founder of two sanitariums, sent over five million francs to the Vatican and Propaganda over ten years. The Giorno says Rome planned oversight by an Italian Cardinal, rejected by Candide who invoked civil authority to block any Cardinal entry.
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Tremont and Wyse Avenues Church Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Grade Protestant Episcopal Church in the Bronx marked its 25th year with Pastor Rev. Alfred J. Derbyshire who has led since 1885 without a vacation. Congregation members raised 1150 to fund his year long world tour as thanks for his quarter century of leadership.
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Dalzell Leads by Narrow Margin in Pittsburgh Primary
In Pittsburgh district races John Dalzell trails by about 300 votes to Dr R J Black as returns mount. Dalzell sues insurgent backlash in Washington and vows a tight count with Black asserting honest tally and potential victory if final counts favor him. Senator Oliver is seen as safe. other district results show shifting GOP lines and competitive contests in Allegheny and surrounding counties.
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Nelson P. Wheeler
J. David McJunking
George Huff
Insurgent Boost After Dalzell Narrow Primary Win
Washington observers hail the narrow Dalzell primary showing as proof insurgents have spread from Pennsylvania to national politics. They argue Cannonism will fade only as the Cannon leadership weakens and anticipate the renomination fight ending in Democratic gains or a Republican split.
Place Your Orders With Newsdealers For Sunday Times
In advance of next Sunday's Times, readers are urged to place orders with newsdealers today to ensure delivery of the many notable features and stories.
Dead fireman among many overcome in Washington Street blaze
A morning fire on the top floor of 110 116 Washington Street killed Kennedy Cotter of Engine 6 and left numerous firefighters unconscious after a back blast. Battalion Chief O Keefe led the charge up the stairs as Chief Croker directed ladder rescue efforts with Truck 15 and horses. Several crews were hauled to safety while others were treated at the scene or taken to Hudson Street Hospital.
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Doyle Dies in Private Car on Chesapeake & Ohio Train
Charles E. Doyle a longtime railroad executive and Vice President in charge of operation for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad died of an apoplectic stroke in his private car attached to a train due in Richmond at 2 45 PM. The stroke occurred near Clifton Forge about 2 AM. Doyle born May 2 1851 in Missouri rose from worker to chief rail official with service at Cairo Vincennes Chicago Pittsburg Western before joining C and O He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Surgeon Dies in Auto in Rochester
Dr. Simon L. Elsner a prominent Jewish surgeon in Rochester died suddenly of heart disease while riding in his automobile today. The car swerved and halted at a church entrance where he collapsed and died before a officer could move him to a nearby hotel.
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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Elevator Inspector on Fifth Avenue
Crowds on Fifth Avenue as a motorcycle swerved toward the west curb. Charles W. Barrett of 345 Quincy Street Brooklyn, an elevator company inspector, died after losing control from illness. He was taken to New York Hospital, where doctors attributed the death to heart disease. Mrs. Barrett identified the body at West Twentieth Street Station House.
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Badly Hurt In Ball Game
San Francisco June 5 catcher Orendorff of the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League team was struck on the head by a pitched ball during a game with Oakland and was taken to a hospital with a concussion of the brain.
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Railroads Open to Voluntary Rate Suspension
President Brown of the New York Central said railroads are ready to have rate questions decided quickly and would suspend new freight rates voluntarily pending a commission review. Commissioner Lane said power to suspend rests with new law and railroads may avoid injunctions by presenting voluntarily suspended schedules for approval.
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Severe frost damages crops across Northern New York
Reports from Malone and surrounding areas indicate a widespread Friday night frost causing substantial losses to vegetables corn clover potatoes hops and especially fruit buds. Ground was frozen hard and ice persisted on water pools.
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Weather outlook shows showers and fair spells ahead
The Weather Bureau forecasts a week of more normal conditions with showers in the lake region and Atlantic States at the start, and generally fair weather elsewhere. A disturbance will develop over the Western plateau region tomorrow and Tuesday, then move to the Eastern States by week’s end.
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Roof Sliding Off Nine Story Building At Convent Avenue
Last night at 10 o'clock a temporary roof on a nine story building at Convent Avenue and 120th Street began sliding toward Convent Avenue. The wind pushed a forty foot sign attached to the roof like a sail, causing the move. Police and fire departments halted the roof after it slid about six feet. area roped off for danger.
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Woman Stops Runaway Horse in Waterbury
In Waterbury Connecticut on June 5 a horse driven by Miss Mason ran away three miles from the city. Mrs Gertrude Weyler of New York was thrown out and seriously shaken. Her sister Mrs Jennie Barnum of Philadelphia was dragged thirty feet with a broken arm. Miss Mason held the reins and stopped the horse.
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New York
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Comet Egg Reported From Ithaca Hen Farm
A hen belonging to William Scott of 14 South Aurora Street laid a comical comet egg this morning in Ithaca New York The egg is ordinary in shape but has a two inch tail and a portion of shell harder than normal Professors of Cornell University are examining the find.
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Procter Silent On Gift To Princeton
Mr and Mrs William Cooper Procter returned to Cincinnati after a Princeton trip. He refused to discuss the Wyman bequest or any renewed gifts to Princeton University. He also declined to comment on promises made in a recent talk with Dr Tyler of the University.
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Taft Returns to Washington After Western Trip
President Taft arrived in Washington at 5 44 PM and went straight to the White House stating he would see no one or hold conferences. He appeared healthy and was greeted by cheering crowds at railroad stops despite rain. Charles Norton begins as Secretary to the President tomorrow and accompanied Taft with Senator Burrows and Hilles.
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Grand Central Station closes its doors at midnight
The old Grand Central Station ended service at midnight as trains move to the temporary station on Lexington Avenue at Forty-third Street. Miss Lilius Peiper of 42 West Forty-sixth Street bought the last ticket to Chicago before workmen boarded entrances and workers removed telephone switch boards.
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Joyce Drowns In Potomac Offshore Trip
Maurice H. Joyce a Washington stock broker drowned when a small boat from the yacht Quantico capsized off Quantico Virginia after he landed for a landing at Quantico. He had left Washington with friends aboard the Quantico earlier in the day.
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Detroit Round Trip Fare Note Detour to New York
Advertises a $24 round trip to Detroit with return by June 20. Mentions a 1 cent fare and a June 9 sale date. Directs readers to consult Ticket 4emta-Ady for details.
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Hamiltons Biplane Prep for New York Philadelphia Flight
Charles K. Hamilton refits his Hempstead Plains biplane with renewed covering and wider ailerons for the New York Times supported flight from Van Cortlandt Park to Philadelphia. He tests the craft in rain, plans landing sites in Philadelphia, and schedules an early Saturday departure with a return trip considered dependent on weather and topography.
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