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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
2
Report describes the Kinnan murder with a battered head and possible gaspipe weapon. Witnesses recount conflicting statements from Mrs Stenton and Mrs Schippo as police probe the silent crime and the mansion’s strange history of ruin and mystery.
Misunderstanding among brokers led to a delayed claim on a mansion. Mrs Stenton and her daughter held it until 1902 when the surviving executor asserted rights. To fund defense two fifths of the estate went to lawyers Burton Gibson and William Aston, who defended title. After a court ruling Mrs Stenton conveyed shares, leaving her with virtually nothing after taxes and debts. The 65,000 sale netted 26,000 to lawyers and minimal to Mrs Stenton while tax arrangements favored the lawyers. A readjustment left each lawyer with 12,000. The mansion now rests under Sawyer Gibson care as Mrs Gibson and Dr Dunn attend the elderly owner.
Eight year old William Blaas dies after being struck between southbound and northbound cars on Amsterdam Avenue. Mother Barbara Rarey and Olga Blaas 6 suffer injuries as Motorman John Sheridan of East Seventy-sixth Street is detained after not sounding a gong. Victims are related to Patrolman Blaas. accident occurred near Eightieth Street with Riverside Drive nearby.
In a West 140th Street windstorm the Edna launch with eight aboard faced distress on the Hudson. The craft struck a dirt barge off 184th Street, where Italians aboard mocked calls for help. The C. F. Southerley barge crew under JT Andrew Andersen rescued the eight, later keeping the launch overnight.
A severe duststorm from New Jersey swept across Guttenberg and the North River into Manhattan. Wind speeds hit fifty two miles per hour, lifting sand, clothing, and debris, injuring several people and capsizing a sloop in the Sound. Rescue crews saved eight aboard the yacht and a tree felled blocked traffic while fires and accidents occurred along the storm’s path.
A crowd at Central Park gathered for the Metropolitan Opera House band under Nahan Franko as rain and dark clouds drove spectators away. Despite a strong reception for the Queen of Sheba and Die Walküre, a toppled tree and thunder ended the afternoon as musicians began to wrap up and leave their instruments.
About 200 members of the Empire City Fishing Club and guests were at their Outingville S I clubhouse. A squall drove boats toward shore around 5 p m. All but a 92 foot launch carrying Edward Cook and his wife reached safety as occupants screamed.
In Jamestown a farmer widow Leander Haglan was killed by a lightning strike during today’s storm. In Newburg Miss Iane M. Bunn was killed by a tree strike. J W Bunn and Hazel Coonan were injured amid the travel party returning from Boston. Canandaigua faced its worst hail storm with eggsized hail shattering windows and damaging vines and fruit trees.
Four picnickers sheltered under a tree at Hillside and Ackroyd Avenues were struck as a storm hit Jamaica Long Island. Injuries included burns to the right foot back arm and leg. all recovered and were sent home after revival by J. Bernard of Jamaica Hospital. The storm also set fire to trees and a barn. trolley cars stopped as crowds sought shelter.
Nicholas Bock and seven friends sailed the Gloria eighteen feet out on the Sound. A rock near Ward's Island trapped the craft as an ebb tide rose. Ward's Island police and Harbor units rescued three aboard first, then the remaining five, all drenched but uninjured as the Gloria sank after the last survivor reached shore.
In a sudden squall the yacht Lottie capsized off West Bank Light, drowning three aboard: William Mormon, Paul Smith, and George Gise. The Little Silver and tow vessels aided remaining crew and pulled survivors from the water.
Alexander V. Totten of 263 West Seventy third Street and friends rode through Storm Avenue when a storm toppled a large tree blocking the road. The automobile collided with the tree and was wrecked. Totten and his companions escaped unharmed.
Cinderella a famed Kentucky brood mare bred by Thomas Throgmorton in England died at Perry Belmont’s farm in Woodford County heart failure after being sent there to breed with Ethelbert Dr J D Neet bought her for 500 and she produced nearly 200000 in foals Her progeny include Hastings Plaudit Glenholm Handsome and Migrane among others Whitney once owned her before death Neet plans a monument at Kindergarten farm.
A series of damage incidents reported with times, street addresses, named individuals or firms, and monetary loss. Notable entries include Henry Walkinson at Division Street with $500, Joseph Lowery at Fast 6th Street with $10, and Harrison Jenee & Co at Fulton Street with $100.
A brief weather note hints that fair and warmer conditions may follow recent cold spells while winter expenses loom again. Advertisers invite readers to open interest bearing accounts with The Trust Company of America subject to check.
Six aboard a sinking naptha launch are saved by the Richmond ferryboat after a gale off Robbin's Reef. Captain Lockwood steers the ship close enough for a ladder to reach the deck. two men three women and a girl are hauled aboard. Passengers praise Mate Keegan's handling and a diamond pin is presented to Keegan as thanks.
A national appeal defends representative government against executive coercion and yellow journalism. The speaker warns of threats to Congress, urging citizens to resist demagogic pressure, defend property rights, and trust sober Christian foundations for national integrity.
National Guard unit Squadron C from Brooklyn camps at Peekskill with 170 officers and men arriving at 11 A M. Troops apart from riding due to horse readiness and parade rules. Weather changes noted with a rainbow sighting and cooler temperatures after gales.
Competitors arrive in Klagenfurt for the Von Herkomer automobile run with Prince Henry of Prussia present and greeted by an ovation. The prince reports his car performing well while several machines suffer minor accidents during the event.
The June 16 special issue will showcase over a hundred new publications for summer reading. It will include features by Bliss Carman, H Wynton, James Huneker, and Jessie B. Rittenhouse. Readers are urged to order in advance from their newsdealer.
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