Another body found in ferryboat wreck
The body of Juan Aboy Benitz, 25, of Staten Island, was recovered from the Northfield wreck. Divers attached a wagon to haul the body to the surface, two life preservers around him. Benitz, a confidential clerk, had relatives in Porto Rico. The hull will be raised today as cables are laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Aboy Benitz
Richmond Road
Staten Island
Northfield
Thomas Christensen
Benitz
Nadal
House of Flint, Eddy Co
Porto Rico
New York
Ody
West Seventeenth Street
Cornelius A. Hart
New Brighton
Richmond County
Inspector Thompson
Pier A
Steamboat Squad
Charles Dickinson
West New Brighton
Unseaworthy Ferryboats Face Public Hazard
A letter to the editor criticizes the Staten Island Rapid Transit Company for operating aging ferries that carry up to 1,200 passengers with only four lifeboats. The author urges clear warning signs illuminated at night in front of the pilothouse to read perils to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Staten Island Rapid Transit Company
Don’t Run Into Me I Am A Sturdy Old Vessel
A near forty year old boat in the New Jersey Dente Railroad fleet appeals for space and safe passage as it carries a precious cargo of men women and children along with horses and wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Captain's warning on old ships dangers and public action
J Henry Hager of West New Brighton writes that veteran line ships are dangerously thin in hull planking and timbers making sinking likely after minor collisions with ice or other vessels. He urges public sentiment to retire such craft from active service. June 15, 1501.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Hager
West New Brighton
S. I
Wrecking crews right ship to float transport in a week
Merritt-Chapman Wrecking Company toiled all day at Erie Basin where the army transport, which capsized in dry dock last Friday, was righted to rest near a keel. A 25 ton crane aided the operation as Coroner Purger cautioned against premature conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt-Chapman Wrecking Company
Army
Ingalls
Erie Basin
Purger
Robins Company
Worker Dies From Injuries After Transport Accident
Bert Miller a carpenter of 8 8 Bowery died from injuries after the Ingalls careened in Erie Basin on Friday at Long Island College Hospital. Charles Williams remains in hospital in precarious condition. Other injured workers in Brooklyn hospitals are reported recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Miller
Bowery
Ingalls
Erie Basin
Long Island College Hospital
Charles Williams
Brooklyn
Ex-Lieut Edward H. Martin Arrested for Forgery
Ex Lieutenant Edward H. Martin, once tied to poolroom proprietor Gussie McKee, was arrested on a forged check charge. He allegedly cashed a $74.86 check using a West Point ring. the check was drawn on Merchants National Bank and marked no good. Detectives traced the fraud to 2142 Fifth Avenue. the forged indorsement bore Wallace F. Schules’s name. Martin reportedly confessed. his prior Fort Hancock canteen falsification trial occurred amid related personal connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Martin
United States Army
Gussie McKee
Fort Hamilton
West Point
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Broadway
Nineteenth Street
Merchants’ National Bank
South Third Street
Philadelphia
David J. Larkin
Gorham
Martin
Larkin
Wallace F. Schules
United States—Volunteers
Fort Hancock
Mckee
Gopy
Anti Tammany Disputes Break Unity In Reform Bodies
Harmony fails among anti Tammany forces as Herman Ridder leads the German American Reform Union to act alone. Ex officers clash over influence while John P. Kelly's Independent Democracy resists Sheehan backed plans for a joint, nonpartisan campaign and party leaders seek a coalition with divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Hall
John €. Sheehan
Independent Democracy
John P. Kelly
Sheehan
W. R. Grace
Abram S. Hewitt
Wheeler H. Peckhar
John P. Ager
R. C. Morris
Republican County Committee
Big Wheat Crop Probable From Optimistic Senator Remarks
Ex Senator Washburn of Minnesota, back from a Western tour, praises the spring wheat crop condition nationwide and predicts a potential record yield barring unforeseen events. He notes prior drought near the danger line, moisture arriving in time, and hints prices may hold with strong foreign demand. He also discusses plans to build a 100 mile railroad from Bismarck toward mining areas to develop properties he owns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washburn
Minnesota
Dakotas
Bismarck
Molineux Hearing Preparations Amid Court Appearance
Gen Molineux father of Roland B Molineux sprained an ankle on arrival to Buffalo and was taken home. John G Milburn will argue the defense at the Court of Appeals session tomorrow as Bar tow Weeks continues as counsel for the defendant with Ex Senator David B Hill representing the District Attorney's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Gen. Molineux
Roland B. Molineux
John G. Milburn
Court of Appeals
David B. Hill
Bartow
Weeks
Five Arrests After Maywood Election Turmoil
In Maywood five men connected to the Good Government Club were arrested on defamation charges following a heated village election between Independent and Citizens tickets. John Pank, who faced a vote fraud accusation, was acquitted. he had previously triggered the arrests of Speight Cumberland Mulaney Ladrine and Lydecker who posted bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackensack
N. J
Maywood
Independent
Citizens
John Pank
Pank
Smallpox in Goshen Jail Reported in New York
Six smallpox cases develop in Goshen jail with two confluent forms. Patients moved to a pesthouse at Orange Farm while fifty four prisoners are quarantined in the jail yard under guard. Believed linked to a prisoner from a gypsy camp. Ossining authorities alerted to watch recently captured prisoners. Quarantines also placed on prisoners moved to Newburg jail. Precautions intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Middletown
N. Y
Orange Farm
Ossining
Merchant Dies Suddenly in Newark Market Dinner
Jacob Kaiser, a wholesale commission merchant in Centre Market for thirty six years, collapsed and died at his supper table at 52 Elizabeth Street in Newark. He had been in ill health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Jacob Kaiser
Centre Market
Elizabeth Street
Acid attack mystery at St Nicholas Apartments investigated
Police comb the St Nicholas Apartments as Miss Charlotte Colie and elevator boy Edward Reinhardt suffer acid assaults. Investigators trace a second May incident, recover a vial and a two page letter, and probe a D surname family amid growing fear among tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas Apartments
St. Nicholas Avenue
One Hundred and Thirteenth Street
Charlotte Colle
Edward Reinhardt
Coke
Charlotte Colie
W. H. Colie
St. Nicholas
Miss Colie
Reinhardt
Colieard Reinhardt
Eddy Ant
Eddy
Miss Collie
Sin
Colie
George Kinkle
Cokie
One Hundred and Twelfth Street
Lenox Avenue
Cycling meet marred by rider injury at Vailsburg track
The Vailsburg track meet in Newark featured a five-mile handicap that ended in a crash injuring Walter Babb, who was leading before colliding with judge George R. Stout. Arthur W. Ross set a track record in the events, while several other riders escaped serious harm as crowds watched multiple races including sprints and exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Babb
New York Times
Newark
N. J
Vailsburg
George R. Stout
Arthur W. Ross
Jimmy
Michael
Thomas Hall
New York City
Harry Stevens
George Glasson
Frank Kraner
East Orange
Tom
Charles Kastendieck
Brooklyn
Marcus C. Hurley
Boston
Mass
August Welsing
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Mich
Floyd A. McFarland
San José
Cal
A. W. Ross
Goodwin's Turf Guide Issued With New York Race Records
The latest issue of Goodwin's Turf Guide contains all racing records from New York tracks plus form tables and an index to performances on American tracks. It covers turf statistics up to the Gravesend meeting closing days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
New York
America
Gravesend
Ban Johnson says Hugh Jennin must play for Philadelphia
President Ban Johnson of the American Baseball League stated in Philadelphia that Hugh Jennin must play with the Philadelphia Club if he plays in the American League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ban Johnson
American Baseball League
Hugh Jennin
Ashland Emery Mills to be bought by new Ashland Emery Co
Perth Amboy report says the Ashland Emery Mills will be purchased by an emery trust within days. A corporation named Ashland Emery Company with $800,000 capital has formed in Perth Amboy. Incorporators include Louis R. Speare of Boston C Albert Sand of Easton and Sylvester C Smith of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Amboy Emery Mills
Perth Amboy
N. J
Ashland Emery Mills
Emery Trust
Ashland Emery Company
Mil
Louis R. Speare
Boston
Mass
C. Albert Sand
Easton
Penn
Sylvester C. Smith
Philadelphia
Gates and associates seek steel trust control in Colorado fuel plant
Chicago reports John W Gates and associates have secured controlling interests in the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company and plan to dispose of the plant in New York this week. John Lembert Mitchell and Hutchins left for New York to attend a conference with Col Lambert and others about merging into the steel trust. John Lambert Isaac L Elwood and Charles Gates arrived at the Waldorf Astoria after traveling from Chicago. Gates said his father is in Scotland while he handles the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gates
Chicago
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
New York
John Lembert
John J. Mitchell
James C. Hutchins
the Record-Herald
Steel Trust
Col. Lambert
John Lambert
Isaac L. Elwood
Charles G. Gates
Waldorf- Astoria Hotel
Mr. Gates
Scotland
Wild Cruise of a Sad Salt Baffles Police at Brooklyn Wharfside
A troubled sailor known as John caused a drunken spree along Willoughby Street and Hudson Avenue Brooklyn. Armed with a clay pipe a whisk broom and a shotgun he rammed a series of saloons and threatened residences before colliding with Policeman Hennessy. He surrendered at the station and praised officers before retiring for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
John
Willoughby Street
Hudson Avenue
Hennessy
Dams Street
Notable Hewitt Ancestors Mark Long Line of English Gentry
Mrs Susanna Bradwell Hewitt aged near eighty two died after a prolonged illness at her son Rev John Hewitt Hewitt's home. She traced to Derbyshire gentry, with ties to Sir Geoffrey Wolstenholme and Sir Walter Scott. Her family included son John Hewitt, Dr Charles Hewitt, and Mrs Frederick Spencer De Loes-Broughton. Interment planned in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Journal
Susanna, Bradwell Hewitt
John Hewell Hewitt
St. Paul’s Church
Hewitt
Charles Reaves
Dronfield
Derbyshire
England
Mary
Geoffrey Wolstenholme
Horsleygate
Sir Walter Scott
Geoffrey
Peveril
James Montgomery
Horatio Harrison Hewitt
America
Asheville
N. C
Mr. Hewitt
Episcopal
Hugh Wolstenholme
Hunt
Lancashire
Manchester
Raleigh
The Rev P Pearson Fees Under Scrutiny
At the Swedish Immigrant Home on Water Street rumors circulated that the Augustana Synod meeting in Jamestown would investigate the home’s fees amid claims of excessive charges to the Rev P Pearson the collector. Andrew Dasberg contested the $200 sum and 40 percent cut as impossible to have been collected daily since the society’s foundation. He noted all staff are paid small salaries with three men and four women on the payroll and one housekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Augustana Synod
Swedish T Lutheran Church
Jamestown
N. Y
P. Pearson
Andrew Dasberg
Ellis Island
Pearson
Authority of Management
Dasberg
Czech travelers killed in railway attack near Troupau
In a June incident near Troupau Vienna several Czechs traveling with two German brothers named Lazar seized one brother and dragged him under a passing car. He was killed. the other brother leaped clear and escaped but was severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Trouppau
Lazar
Weather Forecast Aims Warm Trend With East Winds
The forecast calls for warmer conditions with east to southeast winds. Rain persisted yesterday across the Atlantic States from Maryland to Florida and in parts of the western lake region and Northwest. Highs reached 98 in St. Louis. Missouri Valley weather cooled. Fair to two days west of the Mississippi. east of the river unsettled today, then fair tomorrow except in the North Atlantic States. Temperatures to fall in the Middle and Lower Ohio and Middle Mississippi Valleys, rise along the Atlantic Coast. eastern ports may see light to fresh variable winds and partly cloudy skies toward the Grand Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Maryland
Florida
Lake Region
Northwest
Mississippi
Ohio
St. Louis
Missouri
North Atlantic
Euro
Grand Banks
Brooklyn sugar man plans floating hotels for summer cruises
John Arbuckle of Brooklyn outlines a philanthropic venture launching cruising hotels this summer. The fleet will offer free excursions for factory workers and families then regular paid trips at night with no alcohol, aiming to benefit the Consumptives Home. The Jacob A Stamler, Gitana, Hermit, and John Harlan form the squadron with a July 1 start anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arbuckle
Brooklyn
New York
Newport
Shelter Island
Atlantic City
Arbuckle
Jacob A. Stamler
Gitana
Hermit
John Harlan
Stamler
Hudson
Sound
Yesterday's fires tally across city streets and damages
Fire notices list incidents from Saturday night to Sunday night detailing addresses such as 445 West Thirtieth Street 1 592 First Avenue and 2 143 Second Avenue. Damages range from zero to several hundred dollars with multiple owners unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirtieth Street
Brothers and Others
First Avenue
Samuel Davis
Second Avenue
B. B.own
One Hundred Ard Ce Street
Frederick Serpone
Alexander Avenue
Patrick J. Hughes
Third Avenue
Hise Street
West Party
Sixth Street
F. Pifer
Forsyth Street
West Srmaces Street
John Ryan
Fire destroys Wonderland Theatre and nearby properties at Easton
Fire in Easton leveled the Wonderland Theatre and damaged adjacent properties. Estimated losses include R. Gerver theatre and stable valued at 13,000. Steinmetz & Zearfoss 10,000. Morris D. Cooley 2,000. Howell's Sons 4,000. total insured around 17,000. Elmira Maple Avenue Clubhouse of Elmira Water Light and Railroad Co. burned for an estimated 4,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Water, Light and Railroad Company
Hotels listing visitors by city and country
A fragment shows hotel guests and officials at various top establishments. Names include E O Hopkins Birmingham W D Fisher Dundee Scotland B R Ward US Navy Richard Elkins Washington and others across Cambridge Imperial Manhattan Hill Netherland Savoy Fifth Avenue Astor and Astor figures from London to Porto Rico with multiple international locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf-Astoria
E. O. Hopkins
Birmingham
W. D. Fisher
Dundee
Scotland
B. R. Ward
United States Navy
Richard Elkins
Washington
Dr. E. Haand
Ottawa
John B. Agen
Seattle
Elisha Flinn
Detroit
R. D.holt
Liverpool
Holland
John C. King
Chicago
H. S. Megraw
Butte
Montana
C. D. Robertson
Cincinnati
M. J. Dowling
Minnesota
House of Representatives
Bland Ballart
Louisville
J. K. Scott
Pittsburg
W. B. Throckmorton
Wichita
Capt
J. G. Warren
United States Army
John A. Wilson
Porto Rico
Cambridge
Alcides Medecedo
Rio de Janeiro
Imperial
Spencer S. Marsh
Atlanta
C. B. Torn
New Orleans
W. J L. Granger
M. Cantro Frevirio Esposa
Monterey
Mexico
Manhattan
C. D. Whitney
Toledo
W. C. de Mar
Or Ee Hill
George A. Caldwell
Decatur
Arrival of Buyers in Dry Goods Trade Across Cities
A list of buyers and sellers in the dry goods trade is shown with firms from Norwich Springfield Wilkesbarre Albany Boston Cincinnati Detroit St Louis and other cities. Notable names include Porteous Mitchell Smith Murray Waldman Kaufman Hecht Hecht Jr Denholm and McKaye with goods ranging from cloaks and suits to ribbons millinery and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porteous & Mitchell
Norwich
Conn
Ous
White Street
Smith & Murray
Springfield
Mass
A. Leith
Galland Brothers
Wilkesbarre
Penn
M. Galland
Hotel Imperial
Main
Waldman & Co
Albany
N. C
L Waldman
Gross & Strauss Company
Boston
G Bie Bargere
Broad- Umstadter
J. M
Norfolk
Xisald Square
Her- Long
Jonas, Sons
M. Herbert
T. Tretelway
Franklin Street
Cadillac
Brown, Thompson & Co
Hartford
Broadway
Holland House
Hecht, S.,jr., & Brother
Baltimore
Hecht
Hotel Marlborough
The
S. Schleisner
Er Eatee
Eke
le Street
Hotel Marlborough, Spare Denholm & McKaye Co
Worcester
T. Clark
Walker Street
I & Wateee Eee
Noah
F. Olony
Alker St
Ithaca Farmhand Murders Wife and Injures Father-in-Law
James Churchill killed Minnie Churchill at her father's Newfield home and severely injured her aged father Daniel Minturn after breaking her skull with an iron bar. He also attempted suicide with carbolic acid but survived and was arrested by Sheriff Seaman. Suspected motive was jealousy after recent separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N.Y
James Churchill
Minnie Churchill
Newfield
Daniel Minturn
Vendor Philip Kohn Takes Own Life in Home Tragedy
Philip Kohn a 42 year old vendor of 76 First Street died yesterday afternoon by inhaling gas from a tube uncoupled from a range in his apartment. Police said a quarrel with his wife earlier prompted her to leave with their four children, and she found him dead upon returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Kohn
First Street
Kohn
Rich man mocks Quaystown on hotel register
A wealthy visitor at the Fifth Avenue Hotel sneers at Quaystown and dismisses the Pennsylvania Legislature in a brief entry. He scorns both the town and the state body, though he warns against libel. The remarks reflect sharp personal contempt from an unidentified Pittsburgh man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaystown
Guffy
Pittsburgh
Fifth Avenue
Quay
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys Crisses hotel and adjoining frame building
A fire in Westbury Long Island gutted Crisses's old hotel used as Italian barracks and the adjacent frame building used by African Americans. The blaze caused about 3000 dollars in losses and illuminated the countryside for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbury
L. I
Pettigrew on the Supreme Court decision insular cases
The Minneapolis Tribune quotes former Senator Pettigrew criticizing Judge Brown and the insular cases ruling. He says the Constitution is outdated and calls for abolition of the Supreme Court or a change to a body accountable to the people. He predicts the opinion may be modified due to emerging side issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Tribune
Caldwell
Worthington
Globe
Pettigrew
Supreme Court
Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Juan A. Benitz
Hull
the Ingalls
Molineux Hearing
Maywood, N. J
Elevator Bay
St.Nicholas
Jennings
Rev. P. Pearson
Enownoes
Weather Bureau
MES. Sea Bureau
Wharboonste Ae
Crewee
Seeeree
Esewares
Printing House Square
S A. M
Altman
Cheviot
Madras
Dimity
Panama
East 23d Street
Helen Armstrong
Ives
West 125Th St
7Th
Sth
U. S
WOM Sore Oth
59Th Street
Mattings
Reed Rockers
Fisher Bros
Columbus Avenue
103D
104Th Streets
104Th ST
Mr. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Rockefeller
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