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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
2
Witnesses describe Mrs. Gould's repeated intoxication at Castle Gould, including threats and confrontations with her husband Mr. Gould. Testimonies recount incidents of alarm bells, firm discipline, and alleged arson attempts, with dates and staff observations spanning 1905 to 1906.
John Mahoney of 102 East 124th Street was arrested on a grand larceny charge connected to funds given by Anna Dougherty of 2093 Lexington Avenue. A subpoena for his appearance as a defense witness in the Gould separation case was found on him at Police Headquarters. Mahoney refused to discuss his involvement. De Lancey Nicoll said he had not heard of Mahoney. Dougherty said she gave $715.50 on May 27 to help buy a saloon at Lenox Avenue and 126th Street.
Isaac Guggenheim, sailing on the Kron Prinzessin Cecilie, defends Charles W. Morse in the Tombs case. He says prosperity remains and Morse is persecuted, noting he personally lost money through Morse but retains confidence and cites restitution by Morse. He mentions Charles Schwab as another who trusted Morse.
Passaic New Jersey June 15 The Rev Dr D C Hughes father of Gov Hughes of New York is much improved after a paralysis attack at the Lexington House He expects to start for Albany tomorrow and will be accompanied by Rev Robert E Farrier of the Passaic Baptist Church
At a Building Code revision hearing in New York City tensions rose between Alder men William P. Kenneally and Reginald S. Doull. Intervening friends averted a physical clash as both men exchanged insults over contracts and standpipe provisions. The session adjourned after threats and censure from Tammany leaders with a continuation slated for the next day.
The Order of B rith Abraham held its annual convention at the New Star Casino East 107th Street electing officers led by Grand Master Samuel Dorf of New York. Other posts include Mayer Schoenfeld David Grady and Emil Mantel as deputies and Leonard Leisersohn as Grand Secretary. Sim on Kopelman and George Sachs chairs of endowment and finance committees. Jacob H Schiff sent a regret telegram. Zionist flags display was blocked.
Contracts to build what will be the world’s largest dry dock at Pearl Harbor Hawaii were awarded. The San Francisco Bridge Company bid for the project with masonry and cement costs of 1 760 000 dollars and finishing work pushing total above that. The 620 by 140 foot dock will house the largest battleships and at least two cruisers, with space for a flotilla of torpedo craft, alongside an advanced harbor defense plan and immediate construction.
Alfred Taylor owner of three dental offices on Canal Street Harlem and Flushing pleaded guilty in Special Sessions to practicing dentistry without a license. He was sentenced to a $500 fine and admitted this was his second offense.
Seven former Sugar Trust employees indicted in Brooklyn weigh frauds seek a six month adjournment. Special counsel Henry L. Stimson and W. T. Dennison oppose delaying the trial set for tomorrow in the United States Circuit Court. Defendants include Oliver Spitzer Jean M Voelker Thomas Kehoe Edward A Boyle J R Coyle J M Halligan and P J Hennessy. The defense cites public sentiment after a 30 million dollar Pennsylvania Sugar Refining settlement as a reason for a fair trial.
United States District Attorney Henry A. Wise of New York met with Attorney General Wickersham in Washington to review the Sugar Trust investigation. They discussed using government legal machinery in New York as two agents continue gathering documentary evidence. Wise then departed for New York.
Francis E. Leupp quits his post due to ill health as President Taft accepts the resignation with regret. Secretary Ballinger notes completed bureau affairs and Robert G. Valentine to succeed. Taft’s letter extends best wishes for health and future recovery.
Charles J. Brintnall contractor of Binghamton died when his car overturned two miles east of Owego while en route to dinner. The vehicle plunged through a fence into a ditch beside the Lackawanna track, pinning Brintnall’s neck. Ricks and Quick escaped injured. Pearsall escaped unharmed. Brintnall, about 36, unmarried, headed a major local construction firm that recently finished a Lake Shore Road contract near Sharon Pennsylvania.
Laurence Stephens in Scholey's Mountain New Jersey was hurt when his car wrecked late Saturday night on the way home from the village. His young daughter was stunned and in critical condition. Stephens, bleeding and exhausted, carried her to their wagon as a rear wheel detached, while the other party fled.
Charles Stubley of Newburg drove onto the Brinckerhoff ferry toward the bow and, instead of braking, sped to the end and crashed through iron gates into the river. Both Stubley and his mechanic Elmer Manney were rescued unharmed. the car remains submerged with the vessel still alongside.
Miss Cora Sinclair testified in Justice Amend's court that Samuel S. Laird Jr promised marriage but delayed due to his father’s death. She read a letter from him dated Sept 26 1907 accusing her of a past relationship while detailing their engagement. Laird denies the promise. he married Lillian Hayes in Sept 1907, and Miss Sinclair attends the trial in Newark.
In Washington on June 15 the Probate Court awarded Holmes Conrad former Solicitor General a fee of 60 453 for securing a Supreme Court judgment allowing the Parrish heirs a civil war claim of 181 358 to the Union Army. Due to this and other fees and debts the heirs received 19 848 of the judgment.
Harlan and Hollingsworth announced a contract to build a large passenger and freight steamer for the Hartford and New York Transportation Company linked to the New York New Haven and Hartford line. The ship will operate between New York and Portland Maine with space for 650 pairs and must be delivered by April 1 1910.
The Brandenberg larceny trial begins with testimony from Mrs. Cleveland widow of Grover Cleveland. She describes observations on documents and handwriting while justice Fitzgerald and witnesses including Drs Finley Flint and Gilder listen. Charles M Lincoln, Times editor, testifies Brandenburg offered to sell Cleveland article and signature authenticity is debated. The session ends with adjournment until the next morning.
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