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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
1
The Astor estate shows a net value of 85,311,228 with realty at 63,124,321 and stocks and bonds totaling 24,094,470. The first wife loses a Dover trust fund of 787,397 taxed as a direct legacy to her son Vincent. Dowling testifies on property appraisals in two districts below city assessments.
William Vincent Astor and heirs listed inherit substantial sums with executors and trustees named. amounts include 58 million for the son, 2.92 million each for two infants, and smaller sums for other relatives and associates. filings note executors Nicholas Biddle and Douglas Robinson among others.
Joh W Coggey signed the appraisal of Col John Jacob Astor's estate after his Titanic death detailing a gross value of 87 218 795 05 with 63 124 821 real and 24 004 170 05 personal property. Net estate totals 85 211 228 50. The report notes a 787 307 20 trust fund for Ava Willing Astor taxed as a direct legacy to her son William Vincent Astor.
The Corriere della Sera reports the Duke of Orleans left Genoa on the steamship Tomasso di Savoia for Buenos Aires with Countess Jeanne de Salverte. Listed as Phillipe de Villiers and Jeanne de Salverte, they had been at the Hotel Miramare Lake Como.
Charles M. Schwab, in Berlin tied to Bethlehem Steel gun and armor contracts, advocates total abolition of unionism. He states he has no strong wish to hire union men though he employs 20 000 at Bethlehem and fears for his property and life in fifteen years. He says his focus now is the welfare of the working man and he is dedicating his leisure to clarifying that issue.
On Friday the 13th in 1913 a dozen residents gathered by 244 Third Street when Mrs. Maggie Dot urged Alderman Dotzler to summon Julius Hoffmeister. Hoffmeister found twins born in room 13 at 10:13. The girl weighed 7 pounds and the boy 6, totaling 13, recalling the couple’s February 13 1910 wedding.
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of William B. Gonzales of South Carolina as Minister to Cuba, ending a long bitter feud with Senator Benjamin Tillman. The Gonzales brothers edited The Columbia State, and Tillman’s nephew James Tillman shot N. G. Gonzales, a Gonzales brother, in a public tragedy. Tillman has sought reconciliation and improved health while seeking peace with former enemies.
Havana papers broadly praise the nomination of W. E. Gonzales as United States Minister to Cuba. The Cuba newspaper, which had libeled Minister Beaupre and Secretary Gibson, issued a retraction recognizing the uprightness of both officials.
The S8S Principe arrived in Naples in May reporting from the latest shipping bulletin.
English team changes ahead of the international polo match at Meadow Brook. Freake will play No 2 with Edwards benched due to form as the British seek to counter the American champions in the second contest at 4 30 P M.
In three years he transformed the peace movement in Europe and argues that one nation cannot gain wealth through conquest. His analysis appears in an advance notice for Sunday Times coverage tomorrow.
Washington June 13. The Committee on Woman Suffrage reported in favor of a constitutional amendment granting women the ballot. Senator Ashurst of Arizona presented the report drafted by himself, with Senator Chamberlain of Oregon as introducer. The report argues women as voters will promote morals and progress, and should be admitted if they meet basic standards of honesty and service. Ashurst aims to secure a vote at the special session without hindering tariff legislation.
President Wilson selected Mrs. J Borden Harriman of New York for a possible nine member Industrial Commission slot. If approved by New Yorks Senators she would become the first woman to hold such a high office and would represent the public alongside labor and capital interests.
The gambler Bridgie Webber, who testified against Police Lieutenant Becker and Rosenthal gunmen, was stabbed on Eighth Street. He claims a small boy attacked him, but investigators doubt the tale, suspecting revenge for his Rosenthal testimony. Louis Harris Webb is identified as the wounded man, with Detective Harvey probing the case.
Frederick C. Hild and C. Marvin Wood faced suspensions from the Aero Club of America after flying over Meadow Brook polo field during an international polo match. Hild received a suspension until January 1, 1914 and Wood until August 1, 1914, with license withdrawals for both. Notices were posted at aviation fields in Garden City and Belmont Park.
Actress Adele Ritchie wed Charles Nelson Bell at Stamford City Hall with Justice Close, dodging the Friday 13th superstition. The couple left Applejack Farm and plan to return to Greenwich in two weeks. Bell is a New York wine importer, son of Col. John Bell.
Liberty New York June 13 The business district including several large stores the Opera House and the First Baptist Church burned. Losses expected to surpass 250000 as firemen from Middletown aided by visiting New York crews fought the flames. Several injuries were reported including Frank Schumacher. Dynamite charges halted spread and forced flame containment after buildings were emptied.
Appraisal of John T. Meehan who died Oct 27 shows assets 22 233 debts and administration expenses 19 782. His wife Susan M Meehan and children receive the estate. Brother Peter J Meehan testified thefts in 1911 were 1500 and accounts were not kept. The will allegedly left 450000 but not reflected in the appraisal. Fireworks advertisement follows.
Special to The New York Times Albany June 13 Gov Sulzer released a letter from Mayor Gaynor dated June 10 1913. In it Gaynor thanks Sulzer for speeches and literature on primaries and praises directness and lucidity while denouncing state political rivals as dishonest and unfit. He argues for unity and criticizes department heads whose actions incite venom.
The Imperator, on board 8S, reported 323 knots with a head wind and hazy weather. From 2 to 4 30 pm heavy fog sharply reduced speed, three fog whistles were used, and by noon yesterday she had traveled 823 miles with speed cut to counter fog.
A Roosevelt family car leaving the Long Island Railroad Station in Sayville collided with a second touring car carrying two men. The Roosevelt chauffeur and a guest from Manhattan were shaken and bruised slightly while the other driver escaped with minor damage, and both vehicles resumed travel toward Meadowcroft.
William Brown a W years old beloved resident of 421 West Nineteenth Street died at Belle Vue Hospital from a cigarette burn on his nose that led to erysipelas then lobar pneumonia. He was admitted June 4 and the burn occurred four days earlier according to physicians.
In Panama on June 13, reports describe renewed landslides in the Culebra Cut. A new movement on the east bank sent earth and rock into the canal, blocking tracks and choking a drainage ditch. The Cucaracha slide filled the cut to the 67 foot level, with material exceeding prior excavations. A west bank slide near Empire also threatened, mud entering the canal as last year.
Philadelphia on June 13 reports creditors estimate George M. Wagner owes about 1,000,000 dollars with assets far smaller. His removal as executor of the Ester M. Schmucker estate is sought in Orphans Court as investigators probe his disappearance and losses across numerous estates.
Secretary Bryan announced he will carry a homemade lunch to the State Department daily. He described a basket prepared by Mrs. Bryan and said eating at his department will save him nearly an hour.
In Mexico City on June 13 a general cabinet shake-up occurred. General Manuel Mondragon resigned as Minister of War and was replaced by General Aureliano Blanquet, ex commander of the Federal District. Jorge Vera Estanol left the Public Instruction post and Manuel Garza C. of Agriculture also changed roles as other ministers shuffled positions.
Richard Altmann and George Oswald of 761 Seneca Street Brooklyn were returning from Valley Stream when a front tire blew out on the Vermont Avenue viaduct. The car skidded and overturned, trapping both men under the vehicle until bystanders pulled them free and they were taken to Bradford Street Hospital with injuries described as more than bruises.
Joseph Walter Wheatley, Treasury special agent at the New York Custom House, designated Acting Supervising Special Agent and expected to be permanent successor to John W. Wilkie who recently resigned. He helped formulate the customs districts reform plan approved by President Taft, though not yet implemented.
In St Paul on June 13 James J Hill ordered halt of all nonessential work to preserve system efficiency. A Superior Montana report notes 300 men have been laid off or reassigned as construction stops proceed.
Dougherty sobs on the stand as he tells the coroner he tried to prevent the Stamford crash. A verdict or outcome was implied as part of the coroner’s inquiry. The testimony centers on the wreck and the drivers involved.
In Stamford on June 13 coroner’s inquest heard Charles Dougherty a young inexperienced engineer describe how a rear end collision between the westbound Boston New York Express sections killed six and injured many. He said brakes were faulty and he tried to reverse the engine but back injuries prevented action. The sixth victim Gregory Humes of The New York World died today at Stamford Hospital.
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