Pact of Letters Sparks Varuna Shootout in New York
Ethel Conrad, 18, and Miss Graham detained after a confrontation with Terence Stokes at the Varuna apartment. Miss Graham fired twice, hitting Stokes in the leg, as Conrad wrestled for a revolver. police allege Stokes was assaulted by three Japanese servants during the escape. The trio faces arraignment, with conflicting accounts from Stokes’s solicitor and the women.
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Ethel Conrad
Miss Graham
Miss Conrad
Graham
Ansonia
Stokes
Belgium
Europe
Mr. Stokes
Varuna
Casey
Terence J. McManus
Olcott, Gruber, Bonynge & McManus
Broadway
Roosevelt Hospital
A. H. Gleason
McManus
Ethel
New Orleans
New York
Henry L. Stoddard
Evening Mail
Mail
Mr. McManus
Capt. Clarke
Detective Bureau
Plattsburg
N. Y
Vaudevil
Patrick Casey
Conrad
Roy Moto
Mr. Casey
George
Johnson
Hast Forty-seventh Street
Yoshi Murai
Mexico City Earthquake Kills Sixty Three and Damages Schools
A powerful quake struck Mexico City causing 63 deaths and extensive damage to buildings. Three schools, including Liceo Guadalupano and Mascarones College, suffered collapses but no fatalities among students. Widespread damage reported with light and power services mostly unaffected. minor streetcar disruption. A separate message from E Brown, Mexican National Railway president, noted a major quake at 4:30 and wrecked house but safe American friends. Vera Cruz reports a minor shock, Orizaba City confirms a similar tremor.
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Liceo Guadalupano
Mascarones College
Republic
Government Normal School
Light and Power Company
EL Paso
Texas
E. Brown
Mexican National Railway
Santa Maria
Vera Cruz
Orizaba
Earthquake tremors felt across nation and at Fordham Seismograph
Seismographs from Fordham University in New York to Georgetown Observatory in Washington recorded the Mexico quake and a major tremor in the early morning. The movement from east to west paralleled San Francisco shocks with local readings showing several-minute vibrations. News from London notes a later shock at West Bromwich with a 100 millimeter needle motion and a secondary disturbance.
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Fordham University
San Francisco
Tiznan
Washington
Georgetown University Observatory
Father Tondorf
Georgetown Observatory
London
Seismo
West Bromwich
Dougherty Forms a Secret Squad for Crime Detection
Deputy Commissioner Dougherty unveils a plan to reform the Detective Bureau by creating a secret squad that will operate undercover among criminals. Fifty new detectives will be added, daily reports will track crime trends, and expert study will guide each case to improve arrests and efficiency.
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Dougherty
Detective Bureau
Daily Bulletin
Grath Reinstated as Policeman After Acquittal
Police Commissioner Waldo restored two officers to the force yesterday. Matthew McGrath, a hammer thrower who shot a man in his Flatbush home and was acquitted of felonious assault, was reinstated after earlier dismissal by ex-Commissioner Cropsey. Lieutenant John Lake, dismissed for sleeping on post at Harbor A Precinct, was also reinstated following actions tied to New Year’s Eve.
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Waldo
Cropsey
Matthew McGrath
Flatbush
John Lake
Habor
McGrath
Lake
Driscoll
Devery Seeks 3000 Dollar Pension From City Fund
Albany June 7 Big Bill Devery former New York City police chief may win a 3000 dollar yearly pension under a bill by Senator Christopher D Sullivan. Devery says he deserves the pension and has never been charged or dismissed, though politics kept it from earlier provision. He voices protest against alleged political spite and demands reimbursement for pension fund deposits.
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New York Times
Albany
Devery
van Wyck
New York
New York City Police Fund
Christopher D. Sullivan
Police
Brackett
C. D. Sullivan
Bill” Devery
West Thirteenth Street
Charles F. Murphy
Charlie Ur
Murphy
McMahon
Haffen
Senate Passes Boxing Bill Regulating State Associations
The New York Senate approved Senator Frawley's measure to create a State athletic association to license and supervise boxing events. The bill would permit professional bouts up to ten rounds under state licenses, with gloves of at least eight ounces though this was said to be an error to be corrected. The commission would comprise three Governor appointees serving five-year terms, with each boxing group paying five percent of gross receipts to the State Treasury.
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New York Times
Albany
Senate
Frawley
Assembly
Brackett
Cobb
Heacock
Hinman
Platt
Ferris
Emerson
Albany Senate votes to add three justices to First Department
Senator Timothy D Sullivan won approval to amend his bill to raise three Supreme Court Justices in the First Department. The plan now adds one judge each year for three years rather than three immediately. Supporters cite work, costs about 350000 dollars, while opponents urge higher efficiency from existing judges. The amended bill moves to passage next week.
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New York Times
Albany
Timothy D. Sullivan
Senate
Supreme Court
Brackett
New York
Hinman
State Fire Marshal Bill Passes in Upper House
Albany June 7 Senator T D Sullivan's fire marshal bill cleared the upper house creating a State Fire Marshal to head a bureau under the State Superintendent of Insurance. The marshal will investigate fires, can seek help from local marshals, earns 4000 dollars yearly, and deputy appointments are planned. The bureau aims to curb fires as urged by insurance company representatives and the Merritt committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Albany
T. D. Sullivan
Merritt
State Superintendent of Insurance
Ve Bi
Electorate overhaul as Levy bill targets independent nom petitions
Albany June 7 The Assembly Judiciary Committee favors a sweeping election law overhaul. Key provisions include enrolling voters only for petition signatures, uniform statewide registration days, bi partisan election boards, and extending NYC style signature verification statewide. The measure aims to curb fraud and strengthen honest elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Albany
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Boards of Supervisors
New York City
Levy
Democratic State Organization
Legislauve
Gebhardt Pleads for Life Before Sing Sing Execution
Albany June 7 Fred Gebhardt convicted of murdering Anna Luther near Bay Shore Long Island in April 1908 writes Gov Dix protesting his innocence and asking to spare his life. He is scheduled for electrocution at Sing Sing Prison next week.
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Albany
Fred Gebhardt
Anna Luther
Bay Shore
Long Island
Gov. Dix
Gebhardt
Sing Sing
Judge Gary on Banking Power and Government Restraint
Judge Gary explained bank responsibility to keep security strong and questioned Morgan's bank influence. He warned government overreach risks and urged cooperation between state, federal power and business to curb abuses. The hearing probed Tennessee Coal and Iron stock manipulation and rail rate cases now before the Justice Department.
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Moore and
Morgan
Judge Gary
Moore & Schley
Tennessee
Mr. Morgan
Gary
Mr. Littleton
Roosevelt
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
Littleton Sarre
Judgeary
Stanley
Steel Trust
Gardner
Schley
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mr. Gardner
Core
Gary Plant a Failure Claims Pittsburg Note
Robert C. Hall a Pittsburg broker says in a letter to a Congressional committee the Steel Corporations Gary Indiana plant wasted 80 million dollars and failed its economics. He accuses Illinois directors of selfish motive to exploit their district at Pittsburg’s expense and says Illinois coal is inferior forcing the trust to rely on Pittsburg coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Robert C. Hall
Congressional Committee
Gary
Ind
Illinois
Steel Corporation
White Rats Defeat Brennan Bill in New York Assembly
Albany June 7 The Brennan Bill licensing employment agencies failed 39 to 73 amid a long fight with the White Rats Association claiming it repealed last year's provisions. Other measures failed or passed include a liquor law revision and a state pension fund for public school teachers. Assemblyman Warren warned of a direct primary bill discharge if the Judiciary Committee does not act by June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Brennan
White Rats’ Association
Assembly
McElligott
Gittin
Foley
Washburn
Assemblyman
Warren
House
Judiciary Committee
Rabies Quarantine Sparks Community Fury in New Rochelle
In New Rochelle on June 7 residents of Allard Drake and Woodland Avenues condemn Health Officer Dr. Edwin H. Codding for reporting a suspected rabies case to the State Agriculture Department. A spaniel bit a 14 year old boy and died. brain tests indicated negro bodies leading to the rabies report, though the family questions the diagnosis. The boy receives care at Willard Parker Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New Rochelle
N.Y
Allard, Drake
Woodland Avenues
Edwin H. Codding
State Department of Agriculture
James O’brien
Allard Avenue
James F. Manning
Codding
Willard Parker Hospital
O'Brien
Governor Foss Pardons Chance in 1898 Murder Case
Gov. Foss granted a pardon to John H. Chance who was sentenced to life in 1898 for the murder of Charles L. Russell at the United States Hotel drug store. The pardon rests on Nathan Hagan’s alleged confession, though Hagan first claimed innocence in 1906, with prior governors denying clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Boston
Mass
Brooklyn Fire Prompts Plan to Extend Fire Limits to Coney Island
Borough President Steers proposes extending Brooklyn fire limits from Sixtieth Street to Coney Island after the Dreamland blaze. If approved, future sea side buildings must follow the building code and barred from frame construction, a safety move urged by Superintendent John Thatcher amid large crowds.
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Dreamland
Steers
Brooklyn
Board of Aldermen
Sixtieth Street
Coney Island
John Thatcher
Separation decree and alimony awarded in Clements case
Josephine Burley Clements obtained a decree of separation with $18 weekly alimony from J. Morgan Clements in Supreme Court Justice Goff's court. A separate suit for $1,068 was filed in City Court by the State Savings Bank of Butte ont. regarding a note dated February 1, 1908, with $1,944 repaid. bank officials said they only learned of Mrs. Clements's whereabouts upon the loan case's emergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Burley Clements
J. Morgan Clements
Supreme Court
Goff
State Savings Bank of
Butte Ont
Mrs. Clements
Scheib Likely To Go Free In Wife Slaying Case
Assistant District Attorney Strong said no Grand Jury case would be ready without new evidence. He noted a magistrate must find a crime occurred before binding over a suspect. If the committal is dismissed Scheib may be re-arrested on another charge while investigators seek additional clues.
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Strong
Harry A. Scheib
Dougherty
Russell
Lillian Scheib
Scheib
Custody Granted to Father in Ferguson Divorce Case
In Bridgeport Connecticut judge hears Emily Carstairs Ferguson custody dispute. Eleven year old daughter to reside with Walton Ferguson Jr. due to mother's health and need for summer care. Mother may visit. divorce trial postponed likely to autumn. Mrs Ferguson hails from the Carstairs Philadelphia family.
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New York Times
Bridgeport
Conn
Emily Carstairs Ferguson
Maine Woods
Superior Court
Ms. Ferguson
New York
Julie Burpee
Carstairs
Philadelphia
Resignation accepted of Rufus Rose from Protest Bureau
Franklin MacVeagh accepts Rufus Rose resignation from the Protest Bureau in the Appraiser of the Port office. Rose served forty years in Government service and will spend summer at his old home in Sagarbor, with Appraiser Bird praising his knowledge of customs laws and faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin MacVeagh
the Treasury
Rufus Rose
Mr. Rose
Bird
Rose
Sagarbor
Yesterday's Fires Firefighters Log of Street Incidents
A series of fire call notes lists multiple locations with times and names. Entries include Bleecker Street James Fimma with $2000 value, Washington Street Smith & McNeil's with 50, Front Street unknown, East 73rd Street Tony Eppino, Marmion Avenue Smith Estate with $9, Charles Lewis East 155th Street with $10, Vestry Street Ash Can Company none, Park Avenue Milton & Eisman unknown, East 139th Street Bernard Keppler with $0.81.
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A. M
Bleecker St
James Fimma
Washington Bt
Smith & McNeil’s
Front St
Seseess
East 73d St
Tony Eppino
Marmion
Smith Estate
East 155Th St
Charles Lewis
Vestry St
Ash Can Company
Park Av
Milton & Eisman
East 139Th St
Bernard Keppler
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James Stokes
William Earl Dodge
Anson Phelps Stokes
Rita Hernandez de Alba de Ac
Phelps Mission
Eighty-fourth Street Presbyterian Church
Lanane
Chesapeake Western Railway Company
Naturalists
Swan Pond
Central Park
Romartic
Labrador
Morristown
Homer Davenport
Winnipeg
Mexico City
W’grath
Pension Devery
Bill
Sport
Supreme Bench
Tammany
Dix
Moore
John W. Gates
State
Clark Williams
United States Bank
Hanna
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Department of Justice
United States Steel
Lake Superior
Minnesota
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Federal
Grand Jury
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Company
Lake Shore Railroad Company
New York Central
St. Louis Railroad Company
Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Gary Plant
R. C. Hall
The
White Rats
GOV
Foss
Coney
Harris
Kemis Conlicts
Opticians
Columbus Avenue
Nassau Street
John Street
Willoughby
Fulton Street
Broad Street
Hahne & Co
Newark
Olf
Connecticut Mutual Life Ins. CO
T. E. Lane
Gen. Ag’t
Carpet J. & Tel
Columbus Cleaning
Williams
West 54Th
Ferguson
G. Gordon Martin (Inc
Dentists
Fifth Avenue
Kansas City, MO
Walnut St
New Yokk
N. J
Minneapolis
Minn
Palace
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