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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1901
Page
2
Judge Newburger praises the jury and discharges them after a protracted trial. The prisoner Kennedy is remanded as the courtroom scene centers on his aging father’s plea Give him justice. District Attorney Philbin plans next steps after jury disagreement.
Accounts from jurors reveal a heated long debate over Kennedy case evidence. The foreman led a faction supporting conviction while others argued the alibi and hotel testimony did not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Jurors describe high tension, sickness, and a strong public interest in the trial’s outcome.
Foreman Aue said jurors shifted after cross examination and defense arguments. He noted Kennedy’s good character and lack of motive, with one juror stating a second degree verdict would have sufficed if the trial ended earlier. He said Kennedy may have grabbed the bludgeon between 11 and midnight.
The first public session of the National Health League occurred at Carnegie Hall. Dr. A F Reinhold outlined aims to spread health laws, build hygienic schools, and establish clinics aligned with nature cure. Speakers urged reform of medicine and denounced commercialism. financiers discussed a $1,000,000 capital and stock divisions.
The Health Department reported four fresh smallpox cases in the city. Charles Carroll a 30 year old butler living at 5 West Seventy-second Street was taken to North Brother Island in mild condition. Three deaths were noted: Martin Radin 20 East Eighty-seventh Street Loretta Smith 493 Second Avenue Samuel Bergstrom 5 from 502 West One Hundred and Thirty third Street.
Police search for 12 year old William Schneider missing from 162 Seigel Street Brooklyn since last Friday. Parents fear he was lured away as he never left home before. Hospitals and institutions across Brooklyn checked for signs of the boy with no trace found.
Adolph Seidler a silk weaver of 1576 Broadway Brooklyn was arraigned in Lee Avenue Police Court charged by William Posser saloon keeper of 107 Throop Avenue with robbing him of 880 in cash five gold rings and a silver watch The alleged theft from Posser's bedroom occurred Thursday Seidler a former lodger denied the charge and was held in 1500 bail awaiting Friday hearing.
Sydney Warrington of 150 West Brighty Fourth Street was arraigned in West Side Police Court after Saturday arrest for stealing a pawn ticket and a $200 fur overcoat from roommate Albert Rose. Warrington, who called himself a gentleman of leisure, will be examined today. Rose is a private secretary to a manager of a large insurance company. The pair first met in Toronto about four months ago.
Ten year old Henry Fenchiel of 232 Avenue A fell from the roof of an unfinished building at 234 yesterday afternoon. He and other boys were playing on the roof when he slipped into an airshaft and died from a broken neck upon being found.
The Apache, 310 feet long with 3000 ton cargo capacity and 200 passenger berths, built by Cramp Shipbuilding Co on the Delaware River for William P. Clyde & Co, arrives at port and will sail tomorrow on the Charleston Jacksonville New York route for her maiden trip.
Perry Belmont urges ousting Richard Croker and William J. Bryan to salvage the Democratic Party’s stance on the insular question. European commentary on Supreme Court rulings in the Puerto Rico and Philippines cases frames the debate, with critics arguing about constitutional reach and imperial policy.
Prominent New York politicians discuss Senator Platts plan to retire at term end while remaining a party leader. They name Gov Odell and Speaker Nixon as potential successors to Platt and Depew, with talk of Black’s possible return and Woodruff’s bid for a fourth nomination as lieutenant governor.
In Roswell New Mexico on June 16 Arthur Kline a stockman killed his wife Beatrice wounded Marshall Maddux and the landlady then killed himself. Officials say jealousy drove the crime as Mrs Kline had separated from him.
A Lehigh Valley Railroad excursion offers round trip rail travel to San Francisco for 105 dollars in first class sleepers or 83 dollars in tourist sleeper service, with tickets valid through May 31. Contact numbers 355, 391, or 1205 in New York for details.
The Runkel Brothers chocolate factory at 445 and 447 West Thirtieth Street was destroyed by fire at an early hour yesterday. Louis Runkel estimated losses at about 250000, with police damage around 120000. The plant employed about 150 workers and had been in business since 1870. Officials began tearing down unsafe walls after an ammonia tank explosion damaged the rear adjoining buildings.
Engine No. 55 led by Thomas McGarritty swerved to avoid a child crossing near Broome Street and Bowery. The collision with a buggy carrying Dr. Seirinera and Dr. Scatturio threw the crew from the rig but caused no injuries. the child’s name was not learned.
Tittle Engler, seven, of Newark, had a shoe button embedded in her nose since age one. Dr. Robertson at the Eye and Ear Infirmary removed the button today after consultations and prior failed remedies.
Florence Driscoll fifty five of 101 Monroe Street was rescued from drowning yesterday afternoon after falling from a hawser at Pier 82 East River. Police officer W O Farrel and Patrick Brennan of 55 Catherine Street pulled him into a rowboat, rowed to Gouverneur Hospital where doctors reported a chance of recovery.
Isaac Currier a 36 year old broker brought from Buffalo by Detective Sergeant McConville was arraigned in Essex Market Court and held for further hearing. Finnegan of Buffalo alleges Currier failed to account for a $483 England draft he delivered for collection. Currier says he acted only as broker and that Continental Bank blocked the draft. He is to be arraigned again in Centre Street Police Court tomorrow.
John G. Woolley, the 1900 Prohibition Party presidential candidate, begins a six month around the world tour to study liquor traffic. He sails from San Francisco June 29 and plans to organize a party in Honolulu, visiting Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland and other countries.
The body of Lydia E. Decou of Haddonfield New Jersey, who died by her own hand last December by leaping from a ferry, was recovered today from the Delaware River in Philadelphia. She was twenty six and was well known in Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. She had been threatened with typhoid fever and left home against medical advice.
In Athens Alabama on June 16 a mob hanged Joe Harris a Black man accused of burning a farmer's barn where a fellow farmhand was housed. The incident occurred in the northern part of the county as vigilante action followed allegations of arson connected to a worksite dispute.
A man running to a car at Kent Avenue and South Sixth Street in Brooklyn knocked into 75 year old Edward Kiernan, causing heart failure. Dr Delaney of Eastern District Hospital performed artificial respiration to save Kiernan, who was taken to the hospital and lives at the Soldiers’ Home.
Three Mormon Elders seek converts in the Bronx stirring Port Morris Congregational Church and its pastor to action. Mrs. Blair and Miss Elizabeth Dickenson resign from YPSEC roles after embracing Mormonism. Elders distribute tracts, speak at meetings, and face pastor's rebuke while Mormon efforts widen across local churches.
William Meinhoffer twenty three of 645 Greenwich Avenue fatally shot Mary Bolte twenty one of 692 East One hundred seventy sixth Street on Saturday and killed himself. Both died in Fordham Hospital four hours apart. An inquest will be held this morning.
Longshoremen and mariners along the lower bay reported a large rainbow tinted ring surrounding the sun from 11 A M to 1 P M yesterday. They claimed the ring signaled unusual weather, noting the sky outside was clear while inside appeared dark and threatening.
A neatly dressed four year old boy named John S Potters was found at Seventh Avenue and Thirtieth Street by Officer Shibies. He wore a gray jacket dark knickers and a pink waist and said he lived on Eighteenth Street and Fifth Avenue. No missing child alert was issued and police have not located his parents.
A tornado tore through Beadle County on Saturday afternoon injuring ten people and destroying multiple structures. The McCormack farm two story house collapsed injuring Mr. and Mrs. McCormack and their seven year old son, with others hurt nearby including Mrs. Gardiner and residents on the Palmer and Gillespie properties. Widespread debris and unroofed homes followed a severe downpour and darkness.
Washington reports a summary of U S trade with Russia and Sweden for 1900 from the Commercial Relations of the United States. Consul Heenan notes rising demand for American agricultural machinery in Poland due to labor shortages, with horse powered thrashers leading the trend. Winslow in Stockholm urges exporters to seek Swedish opportunities as Americans are viewed favorably in Europe.
James McCue general manager of Campbell Wall Paper Manufacturing in Hackensack has been missing since June 8 after reportedly heading to New York for a weekly company visit. Tessie Farley, 23, a company typewriter, also disappeared after saying she would visit a relative in New York. Mrs McCue suspects the pair may have left together. she notes her husband seemed worried but refused to discuss it.
Berlin reports a dire week on the Boerse as fear and rumors crush prices. Dresden Credit Anstalt and Kummer Electric fail. bank shares fall by large points while inland loans stay firm. Officials expect Reichsbank rate cuts next month amid abundant money.
A two and a half year old fox terrier named Colonel underwent a rare procedure at the New York Veterinary Hospital removing the stomach to prevent death from overfeeding and candies. Veterinarians Edward N. Leavy and Andrew Armstrong performed the operation at 2 PM. the patient is owned by George Drake Smith of the Harlem branch of the Washington Life Insurance Company.
Oyster Bay will dedicate its new high school on June 24 with Vice President Roosevelt delivering an address. Speakers include Attorney James P. Niemann Colonel Hubert S. Townsend Rev J Alfort Dr McLachland and William J Yggings. The building cost $42,000 and is praised by state education inspectors as the finest on the island.
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