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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
2
Dr. Gillette and allies ride out a court appearance as indictments allege six forgery counts and perjury linked to Mutual Life Insurance Company finances. Granniss and others post bail while District Attorney Jerome coordinates further actions for August.
Thomas Taylor a retired police officer age 88 died after a bath scalding at the Home for Old Men and Aged Couples at 1060 Amsterdam Avenue He turned on hot water and could not shut it off an inmate heard his cries and another staffer helped pull him from the tub His estranged son Harry lived at 22 Morton Street and was not to be notified in illness or death indicated on a time worn record found among his effects.
Wreck of the Atlantic City Express near Eatontown New Jersey at 10 15 yesterday kills vaudeville actor G W Van Duzer and injures about twenty five of the 150 passengers. Engineer Elisha Egbert and fireman Robert Hackett escape with minor injuries after their hog back locomotive plunges into marsh land.
Max Lehman a Russian of 122 East 103d Street was arraigned in Jefferson Market Court on a blackmail charge and held for today’s hearing. Federal agent Jacobs will handle the case for the government. Soltar, a merchant, said Lehman sent two letters demanding 1000 dollars in four payments and used the name J Allen in a mail threat.
The Civic League accused Bronx street repaving as wasteful spending and sent resolutions to the Mayor requesting an investigation after protests to Borough President Haffen were reportedly ignored. Haffen was unavailable. a aide called the resolutions the league's dying squirms, noting no election occurred last fall.
In a hotly contested Consolidated Exchange election, administration supporters narrowly beat liberals. Ogden D. Budd won the presidency with 76 of 718 votes amid a bitter campaign and ballot scratchings. The 1450-member body saw a turnout larger than typical for such contests.
Alderman James J. Smith of the Twelfth District pleaded guilty to involvement in bogus petition schemes nominating William R. Hearst. Judge Scott sentenced him in the Criminal Branch to a $150 fine. The Municipal Ownership League official paid the fine and left court. This ends cases against Hearst election workers.
The firm operates under legal authority to hold trust moneys. Executors depositing such funds with the Company are released by law from liability for any loss arising.
The Equitable Trust Company promises thorough handling of all banking business. It emphasizes attention to every detail in customer financial matters and service.
North Andover police court discharged Edward Ruby the butler at Hill Crest after he admitted firing at Reginald Stafford a chauffeur for Mrs Mary H Sutton of New York widow of Gen Eben Sutton Stafford was found fatally wounded in the drawing room Ruby testified he heard a noise and saw a shadowy figure behind a couch and shot Stafford who was described as a trusted employee with two years service Stafford had been planned as Suttons Europe trip chauffeur and lived nearby The court ruled Stafford a trespasser and noted his attempt to hide upon discovery consistent with recognizing his position
Columbia College held class day in the gymnasium with speeches including the prophecy by Charles L. Williams and the valedictory by William Redfield Porter. The episode of four students being cuffed for “stealing time” drew laughs, and Ivy planting followed. Phi Beta Kappa scholars named include Amos Blum Bondy Coru Eigen Steiner Solomon Stockton Palmer and Hasell.
Friends of Irish athlete Franklin Murphy campaign to prevent his deportation after Ellis Island officials cite a weak heart and potential to become a public charge in two years. Boxing instructor Mike Donovan and Congressman Golden urge Roosevelt intervention while Murphy recalls his Belfast linen mill work and cycle club ties.
Ex Senator Lindsay travels to Canton to urge a writ of error for Albert T. Patrick, convicted of Rice's murder, to halt further proceedings pending Supreme Court review. Recorder Goff denied a new trial citing prior evidence issues and embalming that obscured autopsy results.
Trainers Hendrickson and Tanalias narrowly escaped as a tiger attacked while dressing its leg at Bosstock's in Coney Island. Tanalias was struck on the hand by the tiger, and Hendrickson fended off the animal with a clenched fist. At Luna Park Captain Balestri was clawed on the hand by a lion named Bully.
A list of post midnight to evening fires across New York locations includes reports at 714 Third Avenue and 695 First Avenue with damage, 323 East Twelfth Street minor damage, 83 Baxter Street trifling loss, and 220 to 280 East Seventy eighth Street with trifling damage. Other sites include 209 East Ninety seventh Street with $16 damage, 56 Forsyth Street with $15, 52T Morris Avenue with $100, 209 Tremont Avenue with no damage, 150 pa Street with slight damage, and 310 West 141st Street with $250 damage. multiple owners unnamed.
Advertises Old Hampshire Bond with Water Mark for letterheads. Claims discriminating business men prefer it and that every New York printer will supply needs. Promotes viewing a Book of Specimens for selection.
Boston reports the 1904 murder of Mabel Page ends with Charles L. Tucker executed by electric chair after midnight. He read a statement claiming innocence and left a letter to his counsel. The governor declined clemency despite pleas from Rev. Bishop and James H. Vahey, amid Roosevelt’s supportive telegram.
Edwin B. Hay, a Washington lawyer famed as a handwriting expert, died at his home after a brief illness. Known as Past Grand Exalted Ruler of the Hils and a Mason, he testified in the Charles L. Tucker murder case and in the Patrick trial in New York, the Mann-Collier libel case, and other notable trials. He was a member of the Gridiron Club.
San Francisco reports the Germania Insurance Company of New York will stop writing policies in California, close offices, and abandon the state. The decision follows alleged conservative risk limits and pressure from the Legislature and Insurance Commissioner Wolf over loss settlements. Officials note widespread claim activity and a growing reconstruction workforce, with 20,000 people employed, including 17,000 mechanics and 3,000 laborers, as carpenters and others are in demand for rebuilding efforts.
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