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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1905
Page
2
A dramatic New York freight and passenger incident ends with rescue efforts as wreckage and injured are tended. Adam Marshall saves a trapped man amid burning timbers while volunteers and doctors from yacht clubs and local hospitals rush to aid the wounded and secure the scene.
The Chicago to New York Twentieth Century Limited arrived in Cleveland at 8:30 PM, 1 minute ahead of schedule, aiming to beat seventeen hours actual running time. From Chicago to Cleveland covered 241 miles in 5 hours 1 minute with notable bursts of speed. Sixty two passengers aboard included brokers, lawyers, railroad men, and a bridal couple from Honolulu en route to Europe, with onward stops to Buffalo Syracuse Albany and New York.
Public reveal details a test of an electrified five car train on the L I R R between Springfield and Locust Avenue Jamaica reaching 57 miles per hour on a half mile stretch. Westinghouse control gear and dual end motor cars used. officials satisfied with performance and potential 45 mph average. Delays to Rockaway Branch possible due to surface third rail objections. crossings will be guarded by flagmen during trials.
At a meeting in Adlertown Pennsylvania relatives of William Marsh Rice learned little chance to receive estate shares. Surrogate Fitzgerald in New York ruled forged 1900 will illegal and admitted 1896 will as true. Twenty one nephews and nieces in Massachusetts and Texas stand to receive 8000 to 10000 each, while nearly 10 million goes to the Texas Institute of Literature and Art. Eighteen relatives in Lehigh and Northumberland counties face disappointment. Rice, a native of Christian Springs, was murdered by Albert T Patrick who awaits execution.
Greenwich Conn June 18 Charles Hoffman sixty nine an employe on the Riverside estate of E H Brinley Jr New York died by his own hand yesterday afternoon in his room in the barn shooting himself twice in the head Despondent since the elder Brinley’s death a year ago he grew worse after Mrs Brinley the widow left for California He told the younger Brinley that he could not live without his parents.
In a message to be published in The Harvard Crimson Dean Hurlburt announces the medical faculty case is compromised. Present society members tied to Joy in the Phillips Brooks House pillage will be freed while Joy, having finished exams and resigned, will likely receive his degree. The college will seek a vague promise to disband to curb future vandalism and threats reportedly influenced by influential students.
Gov Higgin s returns to Albany after a West trip and Cambridge Springs visit to attend the upcoming extraordinary Legislature session. He met with Hendricks about the Equitable report and spent time with adviser Pound. Hendricks heads home to Syracuse but will likely return tomorrow as parts of the Equitable report reach the State Printer.
Henry Cohen's dry goods store at 151st Street and Amsterdam Avenue was robbed last Tuesday morning. The burglars left a note saying Sorry we were not prepared to crack the pox. They took $500 worth of plunder. The crime is reported to the 152nd Street Police Station. Cohen offered a $100 reward for return of goods with no questions asked.
Insurance ad claiming protection against burglars and defaulters. Promotes National Surety Co offerings at 35 Nassau Street and adjacent areas, emphasizing security and coverage.
The city endured a heat wave with 90 degree readings in some areas while 300,000 people flocked to Coney Island and Rockaway for cooling breezes. Four heat prostrations occurred and two deaths were reported Bellevue Hospital and an East Side resident. Police managed large crowds at Brooklyn Bridge and parks as Bathing Season opened with record crowds and new shows drawing crowds at Dreamland.
Russian forces report heavy fighting around Liaoyangwopeng on June 16 as Japanese flanks threaten lines. Russian detachment held early artillery volleys but retreated under flank pressure with casualties listed as six wounded in a Godzyadani dispatch. Reports indicate additional enemy losses and strategic confusion amid advancing fronts.
Gov Folk orders Sheriff Herpel to stop all betting at the Delmar track by fear of felonies. Militia possible to enforce the anti bookmaking law as 1800 bettors risk wagers with no tickets while Delmar backs bookmakers in a legal contest. Governor warns that registering bets is a felony and vows to sustain law and order statewide.
In two separate Brooklyn trolley crashes near Rogers Linden Avenues and Coney Island Avenue a coach and a streetcar collided as crowds headed to Coney Island. Michael McNally suffered skull fracture and possible death. John J Dunn and Edith Dunn with others endured injuries. An eight year old, J Van Ness Smith, fractured collarbone and was hospitalized. McNally critically injured, priests gave last rites.
Sir Charles Hardinge presented Britain's case to Foreign Minister Lamsdorff in St. Petersburg over the sinking of the steamship St Kilda by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Dnieper in the China Sea on June 5. Lamsdorff said Russia's assurances remain valid and the incident likely isolated amid Far East naval disarray. Russia promised investigation. no location for the Dnieper was given. The ministry denies the Oldhamia sinking claim.
The Daily Telegraph Tokyo correspondent says a Russian cavalry base has been set up at Pedue in Mongolia. Peking fears Russia may seize Mongolia after Manchuria departure. A Yin-Kow telegram notes cholera and dysentery at Harbin with about 100 deaths daily.
A riot by about 200 inmates at the Reval prison began last night amid alleged maltreatment and was suppressed by garrison troops by morning. The riot included women. furniture and windows were smashed and escape attempts thwarted. Offenders were flogged today.
Delegate Rock of the Pavers and Rammers Union says the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company pays workers below the prevailing wage while tearing up streets for repairs. A motion directs sending a letter to the Mayor to obtain the Corporation Counsel's opinion for possible court action.
In a clump of trees off Diamond Street Union City the body of a young woman was found late today by a party of boys. She appeared about twenty five years old with a bullet hole in her right temple and a pistol in her right hand.
From 12 oclock Saturday night to 12 oclock Sunday night police logged minor damage at locations including 683 First Avenue Joseph Collins 296 Cherry Street Joseph Miller 251 Bleecker Street Abramson 1,229 Second Avenue Henry Shea 340 Madison Street M Silz 32 Mulberry Street L Perino Brook and Westchester Avenues American Ice Company with losses ranging from trifling to 825 dollars.
The Pennsylvania Special, the fastest long distance train, takes a man after business hours to Chicago before banking hours. He can enjoy the club, barber, bath, and stenographer if desired, landing in Chicago in perfect trim for the day. J. R. Wood, Passenger Traffic Manager, General Passenger Agent.
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