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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
2
Captains Curphey and Kirkbride, both English, refused to submit to a Pennsylvania subpoena in the Mellon divorce dispute, arguing their right to appear as witnesses while facing questions about extradition and possible apologies. The scene included threats of bail and concerns over arrest timing as the case drew national attention.
Pittsburg on June 15. George Alfred Curphey and Capt. T. W. Kirkbride faced arrest attempts after traveling to New York at lawyers' request. District Attorney Blakely says Curphey and associates are indicted for obstructing justice and contempt of court. Curphey refused to testify, citing unsettled Mellon case issues and potential co-defendant role for Mrs. Mellon. Extradition papers are being pursued to return the men to Pennsylvania for trial.
The first of ninety six steel cars for the Saybrook Place Newark to New York rapid transit line has arrived in Jersey City. A team of Pennsylvania Railroad engineers tested the car yesterday by running it over the Pennsylvania tracks to the station and back, and declared the run very satisfactory.
Washington June 15. The Hardwick Investigating Committee continues examining the Sugar Trust as Senators question witnesses about rebates and stock ownership. Key figures including H O Havemeyer Jr and Paler are cited as committee members seek details on stock value and refinery controls.
In Washington on June 15 Senator Atlee Pomerene urged the Department of Justice to pursue criminal prosecutions against individual defendants in the Tobacco and Standard Oil cases. He backed a resolution directing the Attorney General to indict when evidence justifies. Pomerene warned that delay could empower trusts and cited the Supreme Court ruling as needing vigorous follow up. Senator Kenyon defended Attorney General Wickersham's record, saying he has achieved substantial trust prosecutions without new instructions.
Matthias Radin, a lawyer tied to the bankrupt fur firm H Feinberg & Son, surrendered to Marshal Henke and was sent to Blackwell's Island Penitentiary for one year. A $1000 fine accompanies his sentence after conviction for concealing assets totaling about $150,000 alongside Abraham Minsky in 1909. He sought a presidential pardon from Taft and appealed unsuccessfully to the Circuit Court for relief.
President Taft pledged to a Maryland governor's committee that he would write a letter endorsing the See America First movement, signaling support for the national campaign.
President taft faces opposition from Senator Knute Nelson who argues the Canada reciprocity agreement exceeds presidential powers. White House expects the Root amendment to fail while sixty votes are assured to pass the measure.
Taft accepted honorary membership in the Touring Club of America and received official car blue books and a gold emblem to display on his vehicle.
In Baker City Oregon on June 15 Mrs Marjorie Barnes Love testified in divorce court stating she smoked cigarettes before and after marriage and that her husband Sidney C Love’s claim she knew nothing of the habit is false. She described their courtship and illnesses and denied choking him while recounting a violent incident in 1908.
Albany June 15. The Stilwell Bill to place the County Court House in City Hall Park passed the Senate amid swift voting and without a public hearing. The Bar Association condemns the move, urging a hearing and criticizing the plan for a $10,000,000 site.
Mrs Eugenie Stansfield broke down and left the witness stand as she testified that her husband Samuel B. Stansfield struck her and lashed her with a horse whip during their marriage. She recalled their residence in Manhattan and Purchase after revealing intoxication and repeated mistreatment.
American military action in Mexico is described as heavy with casualties and a dispatch from headquarters orders protection of Col. Morelos’s life as shots rang out. The report emphasizes the dangers faced by American forces and the urgency of the command amid combat conditions.
Richard Ferris of Los Angeles, tied to the Lower California insurrection, was arrested in San Diego on a conspiracy charge. He had just been elected president of the Republic of Lower California for a day and told the federal jury he treated the sudden title as a joke and claimed no intent to violate U S neutrality.
Two Americans, Dr. Foster and Patrick Glennon, were killed in Alamo Mexico. Vice Consul Sandat reports turbulence at Ensenada and says Mexican troublemakers were largely recruited in the United States, some naturalized Americans. The State Department reminds Mexico of prior permission for troops to cross U.S. territory to restore Lower California peace and urges action to prevent further outrages.
Edith M. Gambier sues for separation and faces her husband’s suit for annulment. An affidavit from Hannah P. Adams of Belfast Maine recaps Gambier saying he married for a New York life. Adams recalls Munich Oberammergau trip and Gambier noting lack of love and distant behavior. Mrs Gambier accuses abandonment.
Judge Monroe of the Superior Court refused to hear or grant a divorce to Robert Davis of New York from his wife. He noted the couple did not establish residency in California and called the alleged cruelty in New York insufficient for divorce.
The State Department announced that China never intended to dispatch a warship to Mexico to assist in collecting indemnity after the killing of Chinese during the Mexican revolution. It noted a possible ceremonial visit by a Chinese worshiper in London, unrelated to indemnity claims.
Mrs Kitty Sanford, recently divorced from New York broker George Sheffield, sails for Europe. She is linked to a marriage with George Marcells Landers, former mayor of New Britain, who also plans to go abroad. Landers has closed his New Britain interests and will not return to live there. Sanford comes from Yale and Adams Express lineage, with two prior marriages and divorces noted.
At its annual meeting the New York Electrical Society elected officers John Bottomley as President Elmer A Sperry J C Hatzel and Dr Emil Heuel as vice presidents George Guy as secretary and Kingsley G Martin as treasurer The society now boasts 822 members.
New York citizens protest late session Albany moves on Stilwell bill to locate a new county court house in City Hall Park. The Bar Association demands a hearing, citing propriety and opposition to rush orders, while officials debate site choices with the Board of Estimate and aldermen.
Albany June 15 Gov Dix sent to the Senate the nomination of James W Fleming of Troy for State Forest Fish and Game Commissioner. He may replace Thomas Mott Osborne after the conservation bill passes. Also nominated were W Barry Murphy as State Fair Commissioner and Benjamin Lazarus as Port Warden in New York City.
Albany reports talk of a month end recess to resume around July 10 to finish work on the New York City Charter. Finances chapter done, Board of Education to be tackled later, and possible mapping for Congress districts pending initiative filing. Senators action includes a water storage amendment and banking director consent law, plus a $5,000 Meagher’s Irish Brigade monument appropriation awaiting the Governor.
Albany June 15 Assembly endorses a charter for the consolidated villages of Mattewan and Fishkill Landing establishing a five member Commission for Beacon. The initiative referendum feature is included with nonpartisan ballots and ranked choice voting options. The plan designates a Commissioner of Public Affairs as ex officio Mayor and outlines five departments.
A historical notice outlines partnership protection policies issued in 1910 with net costs by age 25 33 45. It shows renewals every five years and mentions no medical exam, inviting investigation before choosing any policy. Rosters Robert A. Sassen at 165 Broadway City is listed as a contact.
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