Fraud and forged endorsements tied to Queens culverts case
A detailed report by Commissioner of Accounts Raymond B. Fosdick alleges forged endorsements on checks cashed at a Long Island City Corn Exchange Bank branch and links them to Under Sheriff John M Phillips. It cites signatures by Borough President Lawrence Gresser and alleged improper certification by officials, with cement wash work allegedly performed by city laborers including Charles Phillips. The document urges Queens District Attorney action before the Grand Jury.
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Corn Exchange Bank
John M- Phillips
Leahy
Charles Phillips
Bureau of Highways
Lawrence Gresser
Gresser
Alfred Denton
Denton
Third District Municipal Court
John
Phillips
Borough of
Queens
William Herdman
Hisrivate
Sheriff Phillips
John M. Phillips
Queens County
Raymond B. Fosdick
Queens Records Muddled in Missing Maps Inquiry
Justice Stapleton in Queens Supreme Court ordered District Attorney De Witt to probe missing maps and widespread errors in copying old records. Wyckoff and Fiess, appointed by Justice Kelley, reported maps missing and copies marred by staff, endangering real estate titles in the county. A tithe company faced delays seeking property, until old records restored title clarity.
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Jamaica
New York
Stapleton
Queens County Supreme Court
Long Island City
Frederick G. de Witt
Justice Stapleton
Willam F. Wyckoff
Louis Fiess
Far Rockaway
Justice Kelley
Churchill Hosts Dinner for William Jennings Bryan
In the House of Commons London on June 21 the Secretary of State for Home Affairs Winston Spencer Churchill hosted a dinner in honor of William Jennings Bryan. Chancellor Lloyd George attended as a guest.
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Winston Spencer Churchill
Home Affairs
House of Commons
William Jennings Bryan
Lloyd George
Taft Abandons Yale Trip As Senate Holds Line On Postal Banks
President Taft unleashes the big stick to pressure Senators over the Postal Savings Bank Bill and cancels a planned Yale graduation trip for his son. He summons lawmakers to the White House and argues the Senate version weakens Government credit while hinting at negotiations that could avert a conference and keep the bill in the House form.
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Why Musicians Revered The Great Pianos Across Time
Musicians praise the great pianos built over two centuries while Albert Weber stands among a tiny handful whose innovations shaped piano construction. Though thousands of pianos exist, fewer than ten are deemed truly great and few rival the beauty of tone attributed to these masterworks.
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Albert Weber
Piano Worthwhile to Hear and Own
It is worthwhile to hear a piano of fine quality and even more worthwhile to own one. The statement highlights the value of a well crafted instrument and the lasting satisfaction it provides. This note urges appreciation of superior tone, touch, and build.
Senate Passes Moody Bill Grants Lifetime Salary
The Senate approved a House measure to retire Justice Moody of the Supreme Court due to illness. The bill provides Moody full salary for life but requires resignation within five months. The action now awaits the President's signature and possible immediate resignation to allow a successor before October term.
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Kidnapped Traffic Men On Car Chase Through Bridge
Police chase ends with four men detained after hijacking a taxi at Sixtieth Street and Third Avenue. Chauffeur Ghizzy, plus three others named Emile Helters, Frank Guff, and Emil Wilkins, face assault and speeding charges. Flood and Fagan sustain injuries but testify as complainants. Magistrate Kernochan sets $10 bail per man.
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Queensboro Bridge
Brooklyn
William C. Chizzy
West End Avenue
Second
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Flood
Albert Fagan
Tonneau
Ghizzy
Yorkville Court
Kernochan
Fagan
Emile Helters
West Sixty-third Street
Frank Guff
East 149Th Street
Emil A. Wilkins
North Beach
Jersey Commuters Win Price Cut for Trenton Travel
George W. Boyd of the Pennsylvania Railroad told the State Railroad Commission that concessions were granted after commuters protested against July 1 rate changes. The price for thirty round trips from Trenton to New York was cut from 25.50 to 19.80, effective August 1, while yearly-ticket holders face the new monthly equivalent.
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New York Times
Trenton
N. J
George W. Boyd
Pennsylvania Railroad
State Railroad Commission
Renton
New York
Roselle Rebuffs Rail Rate Increase Protest
Roselle and Roselle Park executives reject a railroad rate rise, arguing that the joys of living remain despite higher costs. They stand as the first towns in the state to refuse to join broader protests against railroads’ action.
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New York Times
Roselle
N. J
Roselles
Board of Trade
Roselle Park
Central Railroad
Wheat Prices Soaring in Northwest Drought Sparks Market Rally
Chicago reports no rain in the Northwest sending wheat prices higher. September wheat opened at 97% cents then settled near 68% cents as rain remains absent. In Minneapolis July 21 the market surged with September futures crossing $1.02 amid heat and no rain warnings.
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Northwest
Dakotas
Minnesota
Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Dwight Commends Work Of Congress For Progress
Representative John W. Dwight Republican whip lauds the Sixty first Congress as busy and effective, citing passage of tariff and census bills, rail and safety measures, statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, and extensive District of Columbia and naval appropriations along with other notable laws. He praises economy urged by Taft and Republican platform and contrasts with Democratic criticism.
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John W. Dwight
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Bureau of Mines
Arizona
New Mexico
Women Vote on Bond Issue in Annapolis
Annapolis women gained the vote on a $25,000 municipal improvement bond issue, ratified by a 110 vote margin. Ballots were limited to taxpayers, with white and colored women voting. turnout exceeded men. Alderman R. G. Chaney ferried many to polls. no ballots were spoiled. Mary Johns, an elderly colored woman, was among the first voters.
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New York Times
Annapolis
R. G. Chaney
Mary Johns
Minnesota GOP Indorses Taft Policies At State Convention
Minnesota Republican State Convention met in St Paul and nominated a full state ticket led by Gov A O Eberhart and Sen Moses E Clapp. An insurgent faction won a conservation clause but failed to secure action against the Payne Aldrich Tariff and Roosevelt policies. Delegates endorsed Minnesota's congressional efforts for national legislation benefiting the people.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Moses E. Clapp
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Stevenstown
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Supreme Court
E. A. Caswell
Anoka
Hugh T. Halbert
Congress
Ohio Convention Boom for Harmon in 1912
Dayton reports Gov. Judson Harmon’s presidential boom declared by temporary chair Atlee Pomerene at the Ohio Democratic State Convention. The Bryan wing suffered a setback trying to back a senatorial candidate against Charles Dick, while Harmon's faction solidified control with Edward Hanley as chairman. Bernard of Cincinnati was defeated for committee post as Tom L. Johnson and John W. O’Hara secured seats amid tense district meetings. Tomorrow will decide Harmon's nomination and other state ticket picks.
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New York Times
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Ohio
Judson Harmon
Atlee Pome¢rene
Harmon
White House
Bryan
State Central Committee
William J. Bryan
Cincinnati
Bernard
John W. O'Hara
Tom L. Johnson
Columbus
Edward W. Hanley
John O'Dwyer
Toledo
Pomerene
Washington
Taft
Gov. Harmon
Pennsylvania Slate Made for Republican Ticket Nomination
Harrisburg June 21 The Republican State Convention will nominate Governor John K Tener of Washington County for Governor Lieutenant Governor John M Reynolds of Bedford Secretary Henry Houck of Lebanon State Treasurer Fred C Wright of Susquehanna with Henry Houck. Robert S Murphy of Cambria withdrew from the Governor race while Senator Penrose remained closely involved.
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Penn
John K. Tener
Washington County
John M. Reynolds
Bedford
Henry Houck
Lebanon
Fred C. Wright
Susquehanna
Tener
Harlem debates plain clothes police after Mayor’s protection money remark
Harlem officials argued plain clothes officers are essential to handle robberies and gambling rings while maintaining routine police work. They warned full uniform assignments would hamper investigations and subpoenas, noting transfers would pull men from East 104th Street and 125th Street stations as Harlem Detective Bureau strains under crime demands.
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Washington Heights
East 104Th Street
Little Italy
125Th Street
Harlem Detective Bureau
Sanatogen Promoted For Summer Neurasthenia Relief
An advertisement urges heat and humidity as causes of neurasthenia and recommends Sanatogen, a concentrated food tonic, to supply albumen and phosphorus. It cites a Bauer Chemical Company booklet The American Disease and testimonials from prominent figures to support its claims for energy and calm under urban stress.
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Bauer Chemical Company
Everett Building
Union Square
New York
Debate Over Separating Detectives from Regular Police
Brooklyn precinct captains resist abolishing plain clothes details and placing wardmen in uniform. They warn effective murder investigations rely on on scene plain clothes detectives, fearing delays from downtown Detective Bureau reach and loss of timely clues. Authorities at Police Headquarters push differentiation between detective and patrol forces.
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Detective Bureau
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