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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
1
London dispatch reports a planned massacre of Jews in Bialystok in June 1906. Officials admitted prior planning, regiments fired on Jewish homes, and hundreds were killed or wounded over three days. Hospitals overflowed while soldiers and police did little to stop the violence.
The listing shows department names and page numbers for a newspaper issue including Amusements Society Weather and other sections such as Deaths Marriages Help Wanted and Hotels. It outlines where to find arrivals financial news fires and auctionSales among others.
Wheelock Harvey, a First National Bank of New York messenger, was arrested at Springtown, Texas, after detectives traced him and accomplices across Washington Atlanta New Orleans and other cities. They confessed and faced potential prosecution as police linked a forged hotel address and a staged western outing to the crime.
Dr Julian P Thomas ascends in the Nirvana the largest balloon 58000 cubic feet from Union Gas Wards East 135th Street with pilot Charles Levee. The party includes Mrs Thomas Odin and Count de la Rochette. Nirvana climbs to 1500 feet sails toward Jersey with no descent yet.
Washington reports widespread interest in Manila dispatches about Macaro Sakay and Francis Carion surrendering to the constabulary. Officers expect Luzon ladronism to fade, with Villafuerte already surrendering earlier. Skepticism remains over Sakay's stated words and the true impact on the Filipino fight for independence.
The excursion boat William W. Storie, from the Battery to Midland Beach, ran aground in dense fog off Cedars near Midland Beach. About 500 passengers were rescued by small boats and a power launch, with John Hinchliffe guiding calm and orderly evacuations.
A clipped ad for the New York Central Lines promotes a sun filled trip from Chicago Cincinnati or St. Louis to Colorado Utah California and the Pacific Coast aboard America's Greatest Railroad.
In Asbury Park New Jersey June 17 Misses Reine and Augusta Belasco daughters of David Belasco narrowly escaped death when a touring car driven by Isaac Strauss collided with the Fogarty auto. Chauffeur Isaacson was killed from a fractured skull. The Belasco sisters escaped serious injury and both Strauss and Fogarty were held for examination at $2000.
At the Long Beach Avenue crossing of the Long Island Railroad Freeport L I June 17 an auto owned by Roland H Mayland Brooklyn was demolished by a locomotive. Mayland his daughter maid and Sidney Smith jumped to escape the crash. The car was struck as it crossed the tracks near the pumping station and electric works. Miss Mayland suffered a shoulder injury. The engineer said he blew his whistle though occupants dispute it.
The Italian freighter Vincenzo Bonanno with 35 crew went ashore three miles east of Fire Island lighthouse in thick fog. She lies on the bar in smooth seas. no immediate danger, plans to back off at high water. Cargo lightening underway as life savers prepare to assist at daybreak. Built 1894 Newcastle steel vessel of 3140 tons. Belongs to Sicilian Steam Navigation Company of Messina.
Lockwood Pearsall, 74, was beaten and choked to death in Lynbrook L I last night. Bert Tupper and Sydney Abrams are jailed on murder charges after a daytime spree ended with them forcing entry and Pearsall’s death. Deputy Sheriff Furman captured them at the railroad station. the body lies in Rockville Centre Morgue.
The Daily Telegraph's Hague correspondent reports that Carnegie Fund directors find all submitted Peace Palace plans unsuitable and will start a new competition among entrants.
The Twentieth Century flier on the New York Central and Lake Shore Railroads derailed near West Seneca two miles west of Buffalo. Sixty-seven passengers were on board. no fatalities, many shaken. The crash followed a faulty track with insufficient spikes. relief trains evacuated passengers to Buffalo.
United States Judge J W Quarles issues sweeping injunction barring the United Iron Molders Union and 61 members from interfering with Allis-Chalmers business in Milwaukee. Strikers are forbidden from hindering employees, threatening or coercing workers, persuading them to quit, or approaching workers at their homes to sway employment.
Morgan Doran, 21, of 344 East Twenty third Street, died after a line drive pitch struck him in the temple at Twenty second Street and Avenue C. He lapsed, revived on the field, then at home told his mother he was dying before receiving last rites from Father Cummings. Police searched for the pitcher.
Speaker Cannon spent time at the White House with President Roosevelt discussing the legislative agenda. He expects Congress to adjourn by July 1. He favors safe meat inspection laws and notes several suspension-bill items ready for quick passage, unless adjournment is moved to honor Rep. Lester of Georgia who died yesterday.
Roundsman Borst of the Seventh Inspection District and two patrolmen rescued Abraham Kaltone of Brooklyn after cramps while swimming under the City Island bridge. Borst jumped 25 feet into strong currents, aided by Officers Wood Kuhlman and Terrance K Wood. Kaltone was pulled into a rowboat after a lengthy struggle witnessed by hundreds.
In San Francisco on June 17 the coroner notes only three personal crisis deaths in sixty days following the earthquake and fire, far below the prequake average of ten to twelve suicides weekly. Dr Kuich says the disaster has spurred people to cope and stay alive.
The sale of about twelve acres midway between Oyster Bay village and the Roosevelt home was announced. Buyer is Ca mille Weidenfeld of New York for about $200,000. Former owner Francis P. Underhill. current occupant James A. Blair of New York with a two year lease. The property fronts about 1,000 feet on Oyster Bay waters near United States District Attorney Youngs.
Cincinnati June 17 A relapse Friday has again put Gov. Pattison in serious condition. Three physicians have been at his bed since the attack and tonight he rests easily. News of the relapse surfaced when Dr. Oliver left Pattison's Milford home, as friends fear the end is near and access to the house remains restricted.
Arthur W. Jaffray and Miss Mabel E. Jaffray wed, their marriage announced by telephone to the bride’s father Howard Jaffray. The ceremony reportedly took place Saturday, at the Murray Hill Hotel. The couple are first cousins, grandchildren of the late Edward S. Jaffray, with Maud Jaffray previously married to Hollis Hunnewell and now Mrs John Stanbury Tooker of London. The groom has had an adventurous career and this is his second marriage.
Thomas Hitch cock Jr returning home on the Jericho turnpike was stopped near New Hyde Park by Policeman Hoffman and assistants. Archibald Robinson pleaded guilty to speeding 25 mph and paid a $25 fine. Dr Haight, speeding 30 mph, was released after explaining he rushed to a sick patient. Two fast racing machines escaped. numbers were obscured by dust.
A playful note credits Usher’s scotch as the ingredient that popularized the highball. The remark links a historic drink to a lasting cocktail trend.
Sysonby, famed American turf champion, died after a two month illness at 1 p.m. at owner James R. Keene’s Sheepshead Bay training stable. Autopsy showed lungs nearly double normal size. vets reported septic poisoning as the cause. Estimated value ranged from 150 000 to 200 000 dollars. insurance details pending tomorrow.
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