Increased Area of Spring Wheat and Winter Crop Comparisons
The crop reporting board reports spring wheat area up 0.8 percent to 117,710,000 acres with 95 percent of normal condition on June 1. Winter wheat shows 86 percent of normal, barley acreage up with a 89.7 percent condition. States cited include Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, and the United States totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Booth Dakota
Washington
United States
P.C
Tee 1 Inc. 1
Inc
Indiana
Pesylvania
Michigan
Nab
Atlantic
Mnpsota
Braska
Wisconsin
Chia Dakota
York
North Atlantic
Nes East
Big Wheat Crop Gain Reported With Higher Condition
The June 1 wheat crop estimate shows a total of 688 million bushels, up from a prior year and improved by higher condition readings. The season’s yield indexes reach 95, compared with 88.7 last June, with implied production around 688 million bushels.
Currency Law Preparations and Bankers Meet in Washington
Treasury officials prepare to implement the new currency law while the Controller of the Currency compiles a state by state list of national banks for potential National Currency Associations. Deputy Kane notes no immediate changes but signals possible amendments to the National Bank act for clarity and creditor security. In New York, leading national banks plan a noon meeting at the Clearing House to form a currency association under the Aldrich-Vreeland law with officers to be chosen and steps to organize the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Kane
National Monetary Commission
National Bank Act
Congress
Aldrich-Vreeland
U P Bond Offer Tomorrow Seeks Large General Lien Issue
Union Pacific directors approved selling 50 million dollars of general lien and refunding bonds to Kuhn Loeb Co and London bankers. They planned to raise authorized bonds to 200.6 million, extending lien to all lines with existing mortgage. Subscriptions already coming in. public sale begins tomorrow at 4 4 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
London
Europe
Trust Company Reopens After Closure
The Williamsburg Trust Company and its branches at 391 Fulton Street Brooklyn and Broadway and Stockton Street Williamsburg reopened after closing since October 25. General Brayton Ives, president, and Jacob C. Klinck, vice president, were present with F. H. Hardman as secretary. Fulton Street branch led by Willard P. Reid. Williamsburg branch by John H. Scheidt. The institution has $10,000,000 in support and Metropolitan Trust Company lent $1,500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Trust Company
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Broadway
Stockton Street
Williamsburg
Brooklyn Terminal
Williamsburg Bridge
Brayton Ives
Metropolitan Trust Company of New York
Jacob C. Klinck
F. H. Hardman
Willard P. Reid
John H. Scheidt
Metropolitan Trust Company
May List Harvesters Stocks on Exchange Listing
Wall Street showed interest in International Harvester Company's application to list its securities on the Stock Exchange. The Harvester Trust, a large prewar industrial combine, was valued at 120 million dollars at inception and restructured to 60 million in 7 percent preferred and 40 million common, both held by voting trustees. Trading in Chicago reflected thin public distribution, with common at 39 bid and preferred at 96 bid, and Harvester has not issued regular reports to stockholders. The exchange listing requires a full earnings report and balance sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
The
Stock Exchange
International Harvester Company
Harvester Trust
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Freundschaft Society Mortgages Clubhouse for 200000
The Freundschaft Society mortgaged its clubhouse at Park Avenue and Seventy second Street to the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank for 200000 dollars. The loan runs three years with 5 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freundschaft Society
Park Avenue
Seventy-second Street
Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank
Treasury approves baggage examiners promotions
Aypraiser G W Wanmaker announced yesterday the Treasury Department approved eight baggage examiners for pay raises from 1800 to 2000 dollars per year. The promoted examiners were Emile F Gauvin John C Heyn William W Lyon Frank J Mullen Charles I Stager John W Tuiner David Walker and Robert R ose. Promotions become effective July.
Lost Crimean War Medal Returned by Times
The Times reports Charles Lloyd, a Crimean War veteran, recovered his medal through the lost and found column of the newspaper. The note from Brooklyn resident confirms the advertisement led to the timely return and praises the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton St
Brooklyn
N. Y
The
New York Times
Charles Lloyd, M.D
New York Times: All the News That's Fit to Print
The New York Times presents a broad overview of daily national and international news coverage, focusing on major events, policy developments, and notable public figures. It outlines sections, editorial standards, and the newspaper’s commitment to comprehensive reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
NEW York Times
Flood fears ease as storms hit Midwest and Port Huron
Missouri and Kaw rivers still rising slighty but crest seen by Wednesday. Some lowlands near Kansas City submerged yet damage minimal. Port Huron storm kills one, injures three, with damage about 150000. Butte rail service slow to fully resume, NP and GN lines improving. Five hundred stranded passengers near Garrison face shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Kaw
Union Pacific
Neck Island
Topeka
Santa Fé
Burlington
Butte
Mont
Oregon Short Line
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Road
Garrison
Northern Pacific
Spreckels in Mystery Marriage Disappearance
Adolph Spreckels and his wife, alleged former Alma de Brettville, vanished after news of a secret wedding in Philadelphia. The couple had been living at 1124 Girard Avenue and were rumored to have sailed for Europe, with no confirmation. The bride is described as a tall brunette in her late 20s, about twenty years younger than Spreckels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Philadelphia
Adolph Spreckels
Alma de Brettville
San Francisco
Spreckels
Girard Avenue
Magoon to Remain in Cuba Not Umpire Pending Election
Washington reports Provisional Governor Magoon of Cuba will not join the Pan American land dispute commission as umpire. The administration cites Cuba’s politics and impending elections and says Magoon will stay in Havana. No successor named for the commission seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Magoon
Cuba
Panama
Wedding and funeral to follow in Scranton church
In Scranton at St Marys Church Joseph Rader will wed Loretta Kirst at 9 40 am and minutes later the bridal party will attend the funeral of Ellen Rader mother of the groom The wedding was set for tomorrow but the mother on her deathbed forbade postponement if she died before the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Rader
Loretta Kirst
Ellen Rader
Butler Knew of Fire Trap at Pearl Street Tenement
Tenement House Commissioner Edmond J. Butler, testifying before Coroner Acritelli and a jury of architects and builders, admitted prior subordinate statements and that warnings about a stable on the ground floor of 470 Pearl Street were issued since 1902 but no action was taken until the building was condemned after the fatal April 6 fire that killed three. Deputy Commissioner Darwin had testified to repeated warnings. Butler blamed insufficient subordinates for the department’s inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond J. Butler
Acritelli
Pearl Street
Darwin
Butler
New Claimants for Reward in La Salla Case
Police Commissioner Bingham authorized Lieut Anthony Vacchris to receive Sing Sing reward for recapture of Joseph La Salla after his April escape. Friends of NY officers Walter Howey and Thomas McLoughlin want the reward shared or given to the Liberty Avenue Station pair instead. They claim they captured La Salla aided by a stool pigeon used by Vacchris, and after a chase over a dozen fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Anthony Wacchris
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Joseph la Salla
Walter Howey
Thomas McLoughlin
Liberty Avenue
New York
Vacchris
la Salla
Turks Invade Persia Yet Advance Persuades Frontiers
Special dispatches report Turkish forces moving from the Erzerum area into Persian territory. Turkish troops occupy Azerbijan west of Urumiah Lake, establish a custom house at Kehlur, seize salt mines, and eject Persian officials as they consolidate control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Erzerum Vilayet
Persia
Azerbijan
Urumiah
Kehlur
Pet greyhound rabies scares New Jersey woman
Mrs. Mabel Reed of Mount Holly feared rabies after her greyhound Belle licked a needle scratch on her hand. The dog acted oddly, was shot by Dr. P L Gaunt, and its head was sent to the Pasteur Institute where rabies was diagnosed. Reed travels to New York for 21 days of Pasteur treatment with her father William S. Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Mount Holly
N. J
Mabel Reed
Belle
Pittsburg Brewing Bonds Recovered as Bank Losses Traced
The receiver of the Allegheny National Bank recovers 125000 in Pittsburg Brewing bonds after the defaulting cashier William Montgomery stole them and rehypothecated collateral. Mrs. Frank Lee, fiancée of Montgomery, claimed the bonds were investments from her husband life insurance. The bank traces remaining collateral to disgorge holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Pittsburg
Allegheny National Bank
Frank Lee
William Montgomery
Lee
Montgomery
Indian Princes at Cornell
Raj Rajendra Maharaj Kumar of Cooch Behar visited his brother Prince Victor Narayan at Cornell under the hospitality of the Indian colony and President Schurman. The heir to a $25,000,000 fortune showed a democratic spirit, smoking in shirt sleeves with students. They planned to leave for England Saturday, with Victor returning next fall to continue his studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Ithaca
N. Y
Raj Rajendra
Maharaj Kumar
Cooch Behar
England
Prince Victor
Pick Teachers for Europe by City Education Board
The Special Committee of the Board of Education led by Abraham Stern C J Sullivan and Maxwell selected fifty teachers to go to Europe this Fall. Names will be announced to the Board tomorrow after final confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Abraham Stern
C. J. Sullivan
Maxwell
Europe
New York
Prison for three robbers in small street theft case
In General Sessions Judge Mulqueen sentenced three men for stealing 1.50 from Bertha Brown a Black woman at 230 West Ninth Street. Harry Johnson Rubber Tire Johnson received six years three months while Luther Harris and George Brooks were given ranges up to ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulqueen
Bertha Brown
West Twenty-seventh Street
Harry Johnson
Johnson
Luther Harris
George Brooks
West Twentyninth Street
Harris
Brooks
Piano Dealers Meet at Hotel Astor Session
At the seventh annual National Association of Piano Dealers of America convention in the Hotel Astor 990 members attended including one woman delegate. President McGowan of the Aldermen delivered a speech praising American civic renewal while B Crew of Atlanta responded. Officers elected include A Grinnell as president H Croop vice president J T Wamelink secretary C R Putnam treasurer D E Woolley. Next convention set for Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Piano Dealers of America
Hotel Astor
McGowan
Aldermen
B. B. Crew
Atlanta
A. Grinnell
Detroit
Ng Tot .H. Croop
Washington
R. Cassell
J. T. Wamelink
Bivet
C. R. Putnam
Boston
D. E. Woolley
Philadelphia
Jackson appeals for more money for ongoing cases
Attorney General Jackson urged Governor Hughes to grant funds from an extra legislative session. He notes state costs already exceed 10,000 for the McClellan Hearst election suit and warns total expenses may reach 50,000, while demanding 10,000 for the eighty cent gas case printing and court costs. He warns the office may need private loans without additional appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Dinner honors James R. Keene at high society gathering
A dinner for James R. Keene, vice president of The Jockey Club, was held at Hamilton Busby’s home on 660 Park Avenue. Gen. Benjamin F. Tracy and Hastings Arnold attended as guests. Busby praised Keene’s breeding and racing successes with Domino, Commando, Sysonby, Colin, and Celt while Keene credited luck. Tracy noted science behind racing. Colin not racing until Coney Island meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Keene
Jockey Club
Hamilton Busby
Park Avenue
Benjamin F. Tracy
Hastings Arnold
Keene
Busby
Wall Street
Mr. Busby
Domino
Commando
Sysonby
Colin
Celt
Gen. Tracy
Coney Island
Judge sentences Schultz for drugs and robbery
Judge Rosalsky identified John Schultz of 194 East Fourth Street as the man involved in a January robbery after Delantrosky drank knock-out drops given in a beer at 83 East Second Street. Schultz pleaded guilty to possession and faced a nine year eleven month to ten year prison term with a possible new-trial suggestion for the knock-out drops. Delantrosky, of 297 East Fifteenth Street, was robbed of 135 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalsky
John Schultz
East Fourth Street
Valentine Delantrosky
Schultz
Delantrosky
East Fifteenth Street
East Second Street
Bankruptcy sales in New York proceed with liquor stock and more
United States District Court Southern District of New York announces bankruptcy sales for Morris Niedenthal and Alex Stern including a liquor stock, fixtures, and cash register at 346 Third Avenue. Bids due June 9 with 10 percent cash or certified check. if rejected, public auction June 15. Other notices cover Abraham Lindo, Anna Barash, Agam Panagaelis, and Walter Rhodes with various goods from watches to dry goods to clothing, at multiple Manhattan addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Southern District of New York
Morris Niedenthal
Alex Stern
Third Avenue
William Street
Borough of Manhattan
City of New York
Charles Shengood
Otto M. Goldsmith
New York
Carell & Henkel
Newark
Garson Vending Machine Co Bankrupt Auction June 15 1908
In Bankruptcy Garson Vending Machine Co. Bankrupt. Chas Showgood U S Auctioneer for the Southern District of New York sells Monday June 15 1908 at 10 30 A M at 113 115 Leonard St Manhattan. Assets include cigar vending machines cigars patents license rights business and goodwill of the bankrupt. Fred Eric McLaughlin Receiver Irving & Sherwood Attorneys for Receiver 31 Nassau St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF the United States
Southern District of New York
Anna Barash
Chas
Showgood
A. S
Borough of Manhattan
Harry Osterman
S. Marshall Kronheimer
A. A. Tausky
Receiver
Broadway
New York
District ‘Court OF the United States
Agam Panagaelis
Chas. Showgood
U. S
Leonard St
Walter Rhodes
John Gruenberg
Garson Vending Machine CO
Borough of
Manhattan
Frederick C. McLaughlin
Irving & Sherwood
Nassau St
Modifications of Lexington Avenue Route For Rapid Transit
Public notice announces the Public Service Commission intends to seek three commissioners from the Appellate Division to determine and report if a modified railway along Lexington Avenue Manhattan and adjacent routes should be constructed and operated. The plan includes a four track Lexington Avenue section and new connections via Harlem River, Park Avenue, Mott Avenue, and East 151st Street with hearings set after June 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
First Department
Public Service Commission
First District
Lexington Avenue
Appellate Division
Supreme Court of
State of New York
First Judicial Department
House
Madison Avenue
East 25Th Street
Borough of Manhattan
City of New York
Borough of
Manhattan
East 36Th Street
Irving Place
14Th Street
Broadway
East Sth Street
East 20Th Street
Harlem River
Park Avenue
Bronx
188Th Street
Mott Avenue
East 151St Street
New York
Juie 4Th
William R. Willcox
Travis H. Whitney
City Fire Department seeks sealed bids in June 1908
Sealed bids for multiple supplies and materials to serve the Fire Commissioner and Superintendent of Buildings are due June 11 1908 at 10 30 AM Manhattan Borough The Bronx and Richmond region bids cover paints oils and related goods lumber plumbing hardware and walls Prospect Park playground supplies and related items also scheduled with bids due June 18 1908 at 3 PM for Brooklyn and Queens Parks Department The notices reference City Record listings and include remarks from Fire Commissioner Nicholas J Hayes and Parks officials Henry Smith Joseph L Berry Michael Kennedy and Herman A Metz Comptroller of New York City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
City of New York
Borough of Manhattan
Manhattan
Bronx
Richmond
Nicholas J. Hayes
Department OF Parks
Arsenal Building
Fifth Avenue
Sixtyfourth Street
Borough of Manhatan
City of
New York
Park Board
Brooklyn
Queens
Prospect Park
Borough of
City Record
Henry Smith
OF Public Charities
Sixth Street
Department of Public Charities
Orlock P. BE
East Twenty-sixth Street
Robert W. Hebberd
City Record notices on street openings and assess ments in Queens and Manhattan
The City Record items dated June 1 to 19 1908 report confirmations by the Board of Revisions and the Supreme Court for assessments and arrears, grading, curbing and crosswalk work on Jamaica Avenue and 16th Avenue in Queens, and openings and title acquisitions for West 163rd Street and West 14th Street in Manhattan with entries in June 1908. Herman A. Metz, City Comptroller, is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revision of Assessments
Bureau
Borough OF
the Bronx
24Th Ward
Elsmere Place
Prospect
Marmion Avenues
East 178Th Street
Crotona
Southern Boulevard
Bathgate Avenue
East 188Th Street
Pelham Avenue
Herman A. Metz
City of New York
Borouh
Queens
Ist Ward
Jamaica Avenue
Sorin Steinway Avenue
Newtown Road
18Th Avenue
16Th Avenue
Luyster Street
Vandeventer Avenue
Flushing Avenue
City of New
Supreme Court
Manhattan
12Th Ward
West 163D Street
Broadway
Fort Washington Avenue
West 14Th Street
Is Washington Avenue
Herman J.A. Metz
City of
Harlem River
The
Bronx
247Th Ward
Montgomery Avenue
176Th
177Th Streets
Bainbridge Avenue
Am Avenue
Hies
Herman
A. Metz
Proposals for Clothing Materials and Slickers Issued
The Depot Quartermaster in New York issues proposals for khaki cloth dark blue cloth and other textiles with deliveries at New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago or St. Louis depots. Proposals due July 10 1908 in Philadelphia in triplicate with standard samples and specifications available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Quartermaster’s
New York City
N. Y
Seabe
Depot Quartermaster
U.S. A
26Th St
Gray's Ferry Road
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New York
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Lidut
F. G. Hodgson
U. S. Army
Artermaster
Gray's
Ferry Head
Philadelpha
WM. S. Pan
U. S.A
Proposals for Officers Quarters at Fort Totten
Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received at Fort Totten Mont until 3 P M June 26 1908 for construction of commanding officers quarters including heating plumbing and electric lighting Plans and specifications are available at the office Envelopes should be marked PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS and addressed to the Constructing Quartermaster Fort Totten Mont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster
Ft. Otter Ne
Quintermaster
Ft. Totten
Mont
Department OF Public Charities
East Twenty-sixth Street
New York
Metropolitan Hospital
Blackwell's Island
Borough of Manhattan
City of New York
Robert W. Hebherd
City of
Robert W. Heuberd
Construction bids sought for 2 1/2 story Frankford Arsenal building
Proposals in triplicate will be received until 2 o'clock P M on July 1908 for the construction of a 2 1 2 story brick concrete and steel building. Building measures 1014 inches long by 54 feet 3 inches wide. For further information apply to Colonel Frank Heat Commanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankford Arsenal
Philadelphia
Une
Notice of application for Commissioners of Appraisal
New York City Corporation Counsel to petition the New York Supreme Court for appointment of three Commissioners of Appraisal under Chapter 724 of the Laws of 1905. Hearing set for June 20, 1908 at the White Plains court house. Real estate in Mount Pleasant Westchester described to be taken for Ken Sico Reservoir project. Dated May 4 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Supreme Court
8Th Judicial District
Westchester County
Kene Sico
City of
New York
Supreme Court of
State of New York
Supreme Court
Sth
White Plains
N. Y
County of
New
Mount Pleasant
County of Westchester
Southern Aquiuct Department
Board of Water Supply
City of New York
Kensico Reservoir
Barrett St
High St
the Register of
Pleasant Place
Commercial Avenue
Aqueduct Department
the Register of the County of
Westchester
Pere
Arces
Adaline Avenue
Adaline Avenue; Thence Along the Centre Line of Said Street
Parc
Parcel Noatos
Car Parcel
Same
Said
Said Avenue
High Street
Said Street
Columbus Avenue
Norwood Street
Columbus
Sedgwick Avenue
Sandford
McAdam, van Brunt
Barrtt
Morton Street
Barrett Street
Said Pleasant Place
Office of the Register of
E . Francis Key Pendleton
Corporation
Hall of Records
Chambers and
Centre Streets
Borough of Manhattan
New Yorks
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Ashing N
Bureau of Statistics
United States Department of Agriculture
Avetlantic
Liss. R
Ant
Iss. R
West
Roduce Exchange
U. P
Trust Company
Williamsburg Concern
Big Reaper Machine Trust
Freundschaft
the Times
Times
Port Huron
Kan
North Topeka
Gordon Street
Jackson Street
Mich
Theodore Krischnitske
Smith’s Creek
Spreckels and
Bride
Admire
Azerbian
Fears Babies
PET
Pittsburg Bank
Cornell
Raj Rajendra, Maharaj Kumar
Education Board Committee
National Association
Case
Thug
Abraham Lindo
Isaac Lindo
Lindo Tgros
Chas. Shongoed
Albert H. Gleason
J. J. Lesser
Phalgee
Oseph L.berry
Lichael A. Kennedy
Parks
Bellevue and Allied Hospitals Department of
Twenty-sixth Street
First Avenue
Board of Fees
New Tellevue Hospital
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