Absconder Disbrow Linked to Boat Theft at Quogue
Report outlines how Disbrow disappeared after a missing boat incident near Hampton Pines. Witnesses describe footprints of a woman and heavy male prints on the shore. Foster, known as the village gallant, faced scrutiny amid rumors of a plan with the Lawrence girl to reach Ocean View House. Disbrow’s prior Jamaica altercation and lack of funds add to the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Squires
Quogue
Carter
Squires
Foster
Lawrence
Ocean View House
Roger Squires
Disbrow
Dishrow
Edward Ternell
Ternell
Terell House
Ocean View
Jamaica
Hampton Pines Club
Disbrow Death Theories Swirl Around Missing Man
Investigations into Louis A. Disbrow’s disappearance near Richmond Hill continue amid rumors he died by own action. His father disputes the suicide claim and notes Louis last stayed at the Bergen House Jamaica, with a late‑night visit from his brother and two men. Police say no warrant was issued for his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Disbrow
Richmond Hill
Thomas A. Disbrow
Brooklyn Bridge
Whitestone Point
Disbrow
Louis
Wes
Young Disbrow
Bergen House
Jamaica
J. P. Disbrow
William HE. Everett
Queens
Al Adams Goes to Bar in Policy Violation Case
Al Adams known as the King of Policy appeared in the Supreme Court with his son acting as assistant counsel. Prosecutors described a 1901 raid at 366 West Thirty-first Street and outlined how policy games operated, claiming Adams was robbed of 75000 in money bonds and jewelry by Parkhurst and Anti-Policy Societies. The trial was adjourned to the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al’? Adams
Justice Scott
Criminal
Supreme Court
James Redway
James Oliver
Adams
Parkhurst
Schurman
West Thirty-first Street
Fire Bosses Quit Work in Lackawanna Region Strike
SCRANTON Penn June 16 Nearly one hundred fire bosses in Lackawanna mines refused inspections per strikers' orders to aid the strike For the region this may cripple safety as gas and explosions threaten mines Those who did not quit are expected to resign tomorrow Officials dispute the scale of the action and military protection is planned to prevent further disturbances Troops will be rotated through the armory to keep the militia ready to serve if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
Lackawanna
Robinson
Delaware and Hudson
Olyphant
Kimball
Tanner
State Armory
Central Falls
Miners Wage Sixth Week of Coal Strike Amid Rain
The sixth week of the anthracite miners strike began with heavy rain keeping 150000 idle in doors. Reports of assaults on workers emerged but no serious injuries occurred. Leaders disputed turnout figures while Casper Clark of the International Team Drivers Association offered support to the strikers. Central Pennsylvania soft coal talks were cooled by Patrick Gilday who warned against a broad callout and floated shorter work weeks as a possible measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Mitchell
Casper Clark
Toledo
Ohio
International Team Drivers’ Association
National Association
National Association If the Miners Should Ask the Teamsters
Central Pennsylvania
Patrick Gilday
Coal Strikes Hamper Work Across West Virginia Fields
Union miners in the Flat Top region confront guards at Buckeye and Coaldale Mountain as about 150 to 200 strikers parade armed. In Tug River and Norton districts clashes occur while some mines operate with reduced crews. Roanoke reports armed marchers disbanding and limited recruitment. Kanawha fields see the Winneired mine shut, others on half time, and four New River mines operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Flat Top
Buckeye
Coaldale Mountain
Elkhorn Tunnel
Coaldale
Tug River
Norton
Lower Clinch Valley
Charleston
West Va
Kanewha
Kanawha and Hocking Company
Skanawha River
Ohio
Use Oil in Place of Coal in Baltimore Plants
Baltimore manufacturers are switching to oil for boiler heat. They cite lower cost, greater effectiveness, and cleaner operation. Companies adopting the fuel include South Baltimore Car Works Maryland Steel McShane Manufacturing E J Codd William King and Brother Baltimore Enamel and Novelty Victor G Bloede National Enameling and Stamping. Insurance firms have not yet taken a firm stand. Most oil used comes from Standard Oil refineries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
South Baltimore Car Works
Maryland Steel Company
McShane Manufacturing Company
E. J. Codd Company
William King & Brother
Baltimore Enamel and Novelty Company
Victor G. Bloede Company
National Enameling and Stamping Company
Standard Oil Company
Pawtucket to Keep Troops After Mob Rule Cleared
Ten leading citizens including Mayor Fitzgerald and Chief of Police Rice say order is restored in Pawtucket Rhode Island after militia deployment last Thursday by Governor Kimball continues to hold at least until local peace is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
Fitzgerald
Rice
Kimball
Roach Accepts City Talk on Union Traction Franchises
President John M. Roach of the Union Traction Company agreed to negotiate new franchise renewals with Chicago officials. He sent a letter to Mayor Harrison and the City Council outlining reservations to preserve the ninety-nine-year act claims amid a recent federal suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John M. Roach
Union Traction Company
Roach
Harrison
Northern Securities Case Moves to Ramsey County Trial
In St Paul Judge Lochren allows the Minnesota case to dissolve the merger to proceed in Ramsey County Circuit Court with trial set for June 24. Attorneys will seek dismissal or a continuance. if that fails, a trial will occur. J J Hill favored speedy federal trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Lochren
Federal
Northern Securities Company
North German Lloyd Secures Swiss and Tyrol Travel Concessions
The North German Lloyd Steamship Company obtains rate concessions from Swiss mountain railroads steamboat lines in the Tyrol and upper Italian lakes for its passengers visiting Switzerland and the Italian lakes. In New York, travelers can receive a guide with coupon tickets offering 10 to 20 percent reductions on local railways and lake steamboats through an agreement solely between the North German Lloyd and the local partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Switzerland
North German
Lloyd Steamship Company
Tyrol
New York
System of Rate Making to Stand
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused the Shippers' Union of Phoenix Arizona bid to force railroads including Santa Fe to change their long standing rate making system. The case was retained for further consideration pending related cases. Shippers argued freight rates between New York Chicago St Louis and eastern points and Phoenix are unjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inter- State
Southern Railway appoints Danville Division Superintendent
J. H. Coapmar is named Superintendent of the Danville Division of the Southern Railway Company with offices in Greensborough North Carolina, succeeding N. J. O'Brien who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Coapmar
Danville
The
Southern Railway Company
Greensborough
N. C
N. J. O'Brien
Connecticut rejects proposed state constitution in landslide vote
The Connecticut constitutional proposal, drafted by a four and a half month convention, was defeated with 20 263 against and 11 031 in favor as of election day. Voter turnout was only about 15 percent with most cities voting no. The plan called for a 45 member Senate and a House basing representation on town populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Putnam
Retail Butchers to Act in Price RiseOusts
Members of the East Side Branch of the New York Retail Butchers and Meat Dealers Protective Association met in Terrace Garden to discuss rising meat prices. They noted a half cent per pound increase per carcass over last week and warned that prices have surged beyond two decades. A decisive step and formal announcement are expected at their next meeting on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
New York
Book salesman commits suicide in Albany hotel
B B Lyons a fifty five year old book salesman for D Appleton & Co of New York shot himself in his Globe Hotel room in Albany tonight. Death was instantaneous and despondency is blamed for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
B.B. Lyons
D. Appleton & Co
New York City
Globe
Jury awards Amanda Cox $15000 in tunnel death suit
The jury in Amanda Cox v New York Central Railroad awarded $15000 to the plaintiff over the Park Avenue tunnel crash that killed her daughter Amanda Florence Howard and her husband. The railroad had previously offered $10000 to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whith Plains
N. Y
Amanda Cox
New York Central Railroad
Amanda Florence Howard
Park Avenue
New York
American Polo Cup Final Game Postponed in London
The third and final game of the American Polo Cup series was postponed again due to wet weather. A new test date has not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Permanent injunction against Steel Trust upheld in New Jersey
Vice Chancellor Emery extends the preliminary injunction blocking $200 million in preferred stock retirement and bonds, ruling the Reed act of 1902 does not apply. The Steel Trust plans a preferential capital reduction, impairing nonassenting stockholders, prompting an appeal by R. V. Lindeburg. The court notes the act as authority is lacking and prevents execution of the plan unless consented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Emery Today
United States Steel Corporation
R. V
Reed
Steel Corporation
General Corporation
Court of Errors and Appeals
Stetson Sees Appeals After Permanent Injunction Ruling
Francis Lynde Stetson announced an appeal from the court judgment on the permanent injunction. A J. P. Morgan & Co. spokesperson said the appeal would be argued quickly and placed high on the calendar. If the injunction stands, the bond plan may be abandoned, with decisions likely within two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Lynde Stetson
Steel Corporation
J. P. Morgan & Co
Sale of San Francisco Stock Exchange Building Ratified
The San Francisco Stock Exchange Building was sold for 300000, ratified by the Associated Stockholders board. Uncertainty hangs over transfer validity due to missing signatures. Purchaser may be D O Mills or the daughters of Senator Fair. The Exchange may occupy the board room for a year then faces an uncertain future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Francisco Stock Exchange
Company of Associated Stockholders
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board
Stock Exchange
D. O. Mills
Senator Fair
Pine Street
Stock and Exchange Board
Comstock Lode
Tonopah
Salt Lake
Steamship Line Deal Ends Boston and Philadelphia Company
The Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company transfers its property to the Massachusetts Steamship Company after a stockholders meeting. Of 68,122 shares, 67,095 voted for the transfer with 27 against. A 6 percent dividend is approved for gains from April 1 to July 1, 1902, and rights to subscribe to Massachusetts shares at par with one tenth share per Boston and Philadelphia share. President Alfred Winsor notes Massachusetts stock isn’t underwritten and treasury stock may be auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company
Massachusetts Steamship Company
Philadelphia
Alfred Winsor
Treasury
Bank Directors Released In Settlement Of Liability
Vice Chancellor Pitney in Jersey City orders Edward Campbell receiver for Middlesex County Bank to accept 30000 from five directors of Perth Amboy bank and discharge them from further liability. The bank failed October 1901 after cashier Robert Valentine’s 300000 defalcation. Directors Watson Kearny Convery Watson Wilson Pearce Valentine had faced 219000 liability. Pearce not included in compromise. Pearce and Valentine to press remaining appeal solo.
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Pitney
Jersey City
Edward 5. Campbell
Middlesex County Bank
Perth Amboy
Robert Valentine
Trenton
Perth Amboy Gaslight Company
Uriah B. Watson
James T. Watson
J. Lawrence Kearny
Patrick Convery
John G. Wilson
Edward R. Pearce
Robert N. Valentine
Campbell
Pearce
Beekman
Valentine
Sheba
Twenty hour trains cut travel time between New York and Chicago
Pennsylvania and New York Central unveil twenty hour service with 95 mph runs to Chicago Union Station. Charles Watts and H R Deering praise faster schedules, while engineer William Gates handles the horseshoe curve run from Altoona. Officials expect a permanent, year round service as business travelers boost demand.
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Chicago
Ill
Pennsylvania
New York
Union Station
Charles Watts
Alliance
Ohio
H. R. Deering
Pennsylvania Road
F. N. Barksdale
Pennsylvania System
Mr. Deering
William Gates
Gates
Altoona
Penn
Harrisburg
John Walsh
New York Central
Lake Shore
F. J. Wolfe
New York Central Road
Wolfe
Northwest Spring Wheat Outlook Improves in Northwest
The Van Duren Harrington Company reports very favorable outlook for the Northwest Spring wheat crop. Despite reduced wheat acreage, near perfect conditions could still yield a material drop in total production. South Dakota Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa show 20 percent less wheat sowing, with shifts to more barley oats and corn. Northern Minnesota and North Dakota see 15 percent less wheat, while oats, corn and flax rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest
van Duren-Harrington Company
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
North Dakota
Aged Woman Killed by Street Car
Mrs. Sarah Nolan sixty seven year old widow of 678 St Ann's Avenue was killed instantly by a surface car at St Ann's and Westchester Avenues while crossing the street. Motorman Herbert Robbins of 141 Pleasant Avenue was arrested and released by Coroner Berry on two thousand five hundred dollars bail furnished by his grandfather ex Captain Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Nolan
St. Ann’s Avenue
St. Ann's
Westchester Avenues
Herbert Robbins
Pleasant Avenue
Berry
Robbins
Fast Trains Break Schedule On First Eastward Runs
Two new premiere trains on the Pennsylvania and New York Central completed their maiden eastward runs ahead of schedule. The Pennsylvania Special left Chicago Sunday noon, reached Jersey City at 8:35 A M, 16 minutes faster between Philadelphia and Jersey City, with speeds to 86 mph. The New York Central Twentieth Century Limited arrived Grand Central at 9:26 A M, four minutes early, covering 980 miles despite tougher terrain.
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Pennsylvania
New York Central
Chicago
Jersey City
Philadelphia
Martin Lee
Newark
New York
Twentieth Century Limited
Grand Central Station
Alleghany Mountains
Prairie
Indiana
Train Sets Speed Records In Early Line Run
The article notes a section between and Lydick where ten miles were timed at an average of 42 seconds, equating to about 86 miles per hour. Near Little Falls New York the train sped 20 miles and recovered seven minutes of lost time.
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Lydick
Little Falls
N. Y
Superintendent on Trial Over Brooklyn Ponds Neglect Claims
John H. Smith, superintendent of counts and pipes, stood trial by Commissioner Dougherty for neglect of duty after a Brooklyn watershed visit allegedly found ponds filthy. Hearing adjourned. next session set. Dougherty noted Hawkes' Brooklyn post may be abolished, with possible bureau consolidation. Commissioner claimed ponds at Massapequa end were found in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Smith
Dougherty
Brooklyn
Henry Hawkes
Hawkes
Massapequa
Summer Philanthropic School Opens at United Charities Library
A six week Summer school in philanthropic work opened yesterday in the United Charities Building on Fourth Avenue and Twenty second Street. Prominent organizers include Miss Mary Breed Malden Mass Miss Lydia G Chace Boston Miss Susan B Cook Washington Miss Adele MacGill Louisville Miss Edith M Short Kansas City Miss Clara Sommers St Paul and Miss Julia B Weld Hing ham Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Charities
Fourth Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Mary Breed
Malden
Mass
Lydia G. Chace
Boston
Susan B. Cook
Washington, D. C
Adele MacGill
Louisville
Edith M. Short
Kansas City
Clara Sommers
St. Paul
Julia B. Weld
Hingham
Cyclone Damages Saratoga Polo Club Grounds
A cyclone struck Saratoga on June 16 causing partial destruction at the Saratoga Polo Club grounds. Two new structures were leveled including a stable, with losses borne by the contractors as the buildings had not yet been delivered to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballston
N. Y
Saratoga
Saratoga Polo Club
Seresge suits and value at Vogel and Son
Describes durable blue serge suits from WM Vogel & Son with prices 12.50 to 30 and a belief that yearly serge purchases will remain reliable from Battery to Harlem. Mentions broad serge supply and dependable fade resistant fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
WM. Vogel & Son
Broadway
Houston St
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Kanawha
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna ,and Western Railroad
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Company
News OF the Railroads
Chicago Union Traction
Council
New York Times
Northern Securities
Ramsey County
Southern Railway
Retail Butchers
New York Association
B. B. Lyons
Steel Trust
Emery
Reed Act
Boston and Philadelphia Company
Record of
Pennsylvania and
New York Central Railroads
Dr. Lyon
Summer Philanthropic School
H. B. Kirk & Co
Wine Merchants
Franklin St
N.Y
American Pneumatic Carpet Cleaning Co
West 23d
Mrs. Winslow
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