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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
3
Opportunity of a lifetime for alert men to acquire the modern 12 story store and office building at the Northeast corner of Broadway and Forty-second Street in New York. Fronts over 100 feet on each street and ready Sept 1 nett. Contact your broker or clients to act quickly.
Five year old Sophie Weisberg was kidnapped Monday near her father’s home at 305 West 145th Street. Suspect Sadie Rubin, 21, later returned the child after relatives demanded her release. Rubin, who claimed she wanted to practice nursing, bought clothes for Sophie and cut her hair before surrendering at the West 125th Street Station. Police escorted mother and daughter to the Weisbergs, who rejoiced at Sophie’s safe return, noting the child had believed a boy at the other home to be her brother.
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Mayor Gaynor praised his forty department heads as "scholars and gentlemen" at a formal East Room dinner. He defended free appointment powers, praised reform work, and blamed corrupt publishers for opposition while defending the police and fire departments from patronage.
The American Road Builders Association gave a dinner at the Hotel Astor for W Rees Jeffreys General Secretary of the International Road Congress. About fifty diners attended with Nelson P Lewis presiding. Jeffreys announced the upcoming London congress and his two week visit to promote American highway builders joining the first congress of road constructors. He plans to base in New York visiting Philadelphia and Washington before touring the United States and Canada to address rural and city street highway issues.
Washington June 5 Senator Kern of Indiana closed the second part of his speech opposing Senator Lorimer and signaled plans to finish before adjournment. Lorimer, cheerful, predicted weeks more debate and joked about quotes against him. Kern cited a pre-1909 Illinois jackpot claim linked to ex-Speaker Miller, prompting Lorimer to ask if Gov Deneen and the prosecution drove Miller to death. Dillingham doubted proof of jackpot or Lorimer’s involvement. Lorimer defended his stance on Deneen and Republican Party interests over personal affection.
Mrs. Augustus Saint-Gaudens criticizes the Boston Chamber of Commerce Lincoln statue replica by George E. Ganniere, saying the chair, pose, clothing folds, and even the hyphenated name are inaccurate and exaggerated compared to Saint-Gaudens's Chicago original. She hopes for a larger reproduction to be placed in Washington.
George E. Ganniere defends his Lincoln statue copy against Mrs Saint Gaudens attack. He notes he did not copy every line of clothing and sought to characterize Lincoln as in the original. He says his work was approved by Taft, Kimbark, the Lincoln Park Board president Simmons and others, before its completion.
The American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society Executive Committee adopts a resolution opposing re erection of the Lenox Library Building within Central Park and rejects placing nonessential structures there. It favors moving offices to the new Municipal Building and transferring the Frick gift to a more suitable site while retaining the Met Museum and park administration on park grounds.
William J. Flynn head of the Secret Service for the Eastern District filed a 25000 defamation suit in the Supreme Court against Otto F. Klinke a former operative. Flynn alleges Klinke claimed to others that Flynn ordered him to obtain information for the son of Chief Wilkie. Klinke’s answer had not been filed.
Edward T. Bedford, vice president of Standard Oil of New Jersey, confirms some Standard Oil shareholders invested in Childs Restaurant stock but insists the restaurant venture is not owned by Standard Oil as a company. The piece notes wide believed links and lists other alleged Standard Oil interests across banks railroads and industries, with Rockefeller-connected individuals named in various holdings.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs speedy payment by the U.S. for damages to Americans from battles on the Mexican frontier during the Madero era. They prefer settling claims with Mexico after the U.S. demonstrates resolve, referring further work to a subcommittee of Root Burton and others. The panel aims to recommend congressional claims with an appropriation.
Source says Governor and Attorney General agreed to present a blanket indictment to the Grand Jury when it reconvenes next Wednesday. Goldenburg plans to name 37 individuals, many of whom allegedly confessed, detailing corruption involving politicians and former officials. Burns sent operatives to continue the inquiry and focus on suspects tied to recent affairs.
Rockland June 5 report that the battleship Arkansas completed standardization runs, covering one mile at 21.9 knots, averaging 21% knots across five fast attempts. Three runs were near 20% knots as per the contract, with reserve power unused beyond contract limits. Officials called the test highly successful under the Board of Inspection and Survey.
The Times reports the American battleship Arkansas repairs may be paid by the builders. Hull and machinery were insured up to £905,000 and the government owns the armament. Market expects claims to be manageable given high vessel values.
Pearl Hampton testifies she does not know who attacked her as Grand Jury indicts Pearl Beach for assault with intent to kill his wife. Blood stain on a pocketknife and Wyman's testimony support the link to Mrs Beach’s wounds. indictment deemed formal and trial set for September.
Rear Admiral von Rebeur Paschwitz leading nineteen junior officers including Prince von Hessen visited Washington. They were greeted by the President, hosted at dinner on the west terrace with the Marine Band, and joined by the German Ambassador and top U.S. officials. Breakfast at Rauscher’s followed with 110 covers and formal attire throughout.
Frank Sheehy of the Bronx testified that he did not know the plaintiff and had never heard of John A. Walsh before the case. Walsh said his wife left him in 1905 and he saw her with Sheehy at two houses near Eighty-third Street and Third Avenue. Justice Kelley ordered a sealed verdict to be returned the following morning.
City Organization Society investigator Mrs. Denning found no poverty motive for Mrs. Gabrille N. Werner and son Ansel Werner's double suicide at 246 Bradhurst Avenue. After multiple refusals of aid, Mrs. Werner spoke of a near disgrace, then wrote a note promising death, mailed Monday night as authorities found them in gas-filled rooms Tuesday morning.
The Safe and Sane Fourth of July Celebration Committee votes districts may pick between electric illumination and fireworks. Queens and Richmond favor fireworks while Manhattan and the Bronx expect electric displays. Projected plan lights about two city blocks per district with a band. Treasurer Seligman reports 6498 raised. need 50000 more beyond 50000 approved. Major donors include Helen Gould James Douglas James A Hearn Co R A C Smith Marc Hidlitz Son Centaur Company Mortimer Schiff.
American marines took first places in the 300, 400, and 500 yard target matches at the annual rifle contests with the other Legation guards in Peking on June 5.
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