Stokes Fights for Name and Rome Defends Right to Wed
In Brooklyn a divorce suit for annulment of marriage alleges Col. William A. Stokes seeks to end his union with Elizabeth W. Hitchings Stokes. She claims she was not married to Hitchings at the time and asks for a change of venue to Kings County. The house at 606 St Mark's Avenue is disputed. Mrs. Stokes holds four children and asserts her prior marriage freed her. Public authority notes Hitchings alive in Washington state.
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Elizabeth W. Hitchings Stokes
Col
William A. Stokes
Twenty-third Regiment
Brooklyn
St. Mark’s Avenue
Henry D. Hamilton
Col. Stokes
State of
Washington
Hitchings
Fores
St. Mark's Avenue
Seattle
Anthony
Mrs. Stokes
John M. Hitchings
Howard
George
Lexington
Joseph
Jacob Dol & Co., Packers
Buffalo
N. Y
Record of Gold Exports Surging to Paris and London
Gold engagements reached 4.65 million dollars for export yesterday with 2.65 million to Paris and 2 million for tomorrow. Day’s shipments include 1.85 million by Goldman Sachs and 1 million by Lazard Frères. Russo-Chinese Bank and Heidelbach Ickelheimer & Co arranged tomorrow’s shipments. Total movement now stands at 23.8 million, mostly to Paris, 1.75 million to London last Saturday. Exchange remained firm with sterling around 4.8725 to 4.88 as demand held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Goldman, Sachs & Co
Lazard Fréres
Russo-Chinese Bank
Heidelbach, Ickelheimer & Co
London
Exchange
Sterling
City Hall Newsies Win Test Case at Tombs Court
Samuel Enters, 18, chosen to challenge Park Commissioner Herrman’s order banning newsboys from City Hall Park, won his case in Tombs Court and was discharged after a brief hearing. Magistrate Walsh said the order did not affect those with valid permissions and suggested Herrman aimed to remove bootblack stands in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Herrman
City Hall Park
Tombs Court
Walsh
Scrugham Case Taken Up by Grand Jury
The Grand Jury began examining conspiracy and forgery charges against George N. Scrugham, chairman of the International Policy Holders' Committees, tied to testimony at Magistrate House. Burrop, an assistant in Scrugham's office, faces a related conspiracy charge as testimony continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Scrugham
Magistrate House
Charles Burrup
Scrugham
Bcrugham
New York Life Insurance Peems
Rugham
Scrughaim
Inns
Charles F. Carrington
Odam
Grand J
Bracken Surrenders in Dodge-Morse Case
Edward M. Bracken, the private detective tied to the Dodge-Morse scandal, surrendered with counsel in New York. He appeared with ex Judge William N. Cohen, posted 2000 bail, and declined to discuss the case. Bracken had fled after indictments joined him with Hummel Steinhardt and ex Justice Fursman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Cohen
Edward M. Bracken
Grand Jury
Garvan
Bracken
Paris
Giegerich
Supreme Court
Abraham Hummel
Benjamin Steinhardt
Fursman
Hummel
Charles M. Dodge
Texas
Ex-ADA moves to reopen Hammond insanity case
Ex-Assistant District Attorney Osborne asked Justice Blanchard yesterday to reopen the default of James Bartlett Hammond president of the Hammond Typewriter Co who was found incompetent by a sheriff jury. Hammond inventor of the Hammond reveres is said to be worth 800000. A commission was appointed to inquire into his sanity and after several hearings his attorney sought adjournments. the motion awaits decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Blanchard
James Bartlett Harkmond
Hammond Typewriter Company
Hammond
Thomas Hammond
James Hammond
Hammond Reveres
Lusty Beggenville Family Arrives From Rotterdam
A farming family from Holland led by Franz Beggenville with wife and ten children stepped ashore in Southern Minnesota after arriving on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam. Paula, 14, carried the youngest Ada born at sea on June 17 as the ship neared the piers. The voyage passed three icebergs and a 15 to 2 degree temperature drop was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Beggenville
Holland
Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Paula
Adam
Statue Declared Free of Duty for Public Institution Gift
Judge Waite leads the Board of United States General Appraisers to sustain Austin Baldwin & Co in a protest over a Confederate soldier statue for Carrollton Mississippi. The board rules the work is free under the art for public institutions provision despite Treasurer Stranahan classifying it at 1 percent ad valorem under a Italy treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Austin, Baldwin & Co
New York
Carrollton
Miss
Stranahan
Italy
Scaffold Collapse Kills One Injures Dozens In City Building
One man was killed and another 80 badly injured when scaffolding gave way at a six story apartment project on St Nicholas Avenue at 165th Street yesterday afternoon. Michael McCa a laborer was instantly killed and his partner Michael McAvoy suffered a compound skull fracture. Patrolman Kearney arrested foreman Berthier Petta on criminal negligence charges.
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St. Nicholas Avenue
165Th Street
Michael McCa Aaborer
Michael McAvoy
Kearney
Berthier Petta
Accused Partner Held for Grand Jury
Edward J. Duggan of the Gore Duggan Engineering firm was jailed after a perjury charge by partner Frank E. Gore. Duggan testified about the value of work for a lien in a case born of a partner dispute. Magistrate Wahle held him in bond for the Grand Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Duggan
Gore-Duggan Engineering Company
Frank E. Gore
Duggan
Magstrate Wahle
Provisions for Cuban duty and staff changes announced
The United Service in Washington reports Capt. H R Hickok of the Fifteenth Cavalry will join the Army of Cuba Provisional Government as a member of the Claims Commission. Capt. J J Boniffee of the Second Cavalry is relieved from Constructing Quartermaster duties at Fort Assinnibo and will report to First Lieut. H G Figee for submarine defense instruction at Fort Totten. Capt. L Hardeman will inspect the York Shoe Company plant in York, Penn.
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Washington
H. R. Hickok
Fifteenth Cavalry
Army of Cuban R
Cuba
Claims Commission
J. J. Bonifeee
Second Cavalry
Fort Assinnibo
Bavics Gistn Infantry
H. G
Coast Artillery
Fort Totten
L. Hardeman
Als
Penn
York Shoe Company
Navy assigns Captains to special duty and chief of staff role
The Navy announces Capt. J. B. Pillebury is assigned to special duty at the Bureau of Navigation and Capt. R. R. Ingersoll takes duty as Chief of Staff. Details of the postings and timing are indicated but further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
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J. B. Pillebury
Bureau of Navigation
R. R. Ingersoll
Stat Aene FS
Movements of Naval Vessels at Puget Sound Tee Site
Navy ships maneuver near Puget Sound as harbor movements and drills continue. Crews report routine exchanges and vessel repositioning amid ongoing coastal operations.
New York Prepares for Lively Fourth of July Fireworks
New York stores and parks near fireworks hubs report a bustling lead up to Independence Day. Demand from the South is rising with Virginia and Georgia orders, while New York and suburbs expect about 12 million dollars in holiday spending. Experts note scarce popular items and high prices, with emphasis on noise and brightness, new colors, and safety concerns for children.
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Parks Place
South
Union
Virginias
Georgia
Maryland
New York
T. H. Newkirk
The
Pain Manufacturing Company
England
United States
Manhattan Beach
St. Catherine
M Fe Paige
Poe
Test of Contrast in Cigar Making Methods
A brief remark on evaluating cigar production by contrasting different methods. The line suggests comparing processes to assess quality and characteristics.
Autoist Speed Fines In Albany Case On June 24 1926
Six New York drivers including M A Strenge were fined 25 dollars each for speeding by Justice J P Van Ness in East Greenbush. Names were withheld except for Strenge. A separate Margaretsville crash injured J H Francisco hotel manager and Harry Gordon. driver John Scanion denied charges as records show David Heller owned the auto. Hearing on Walsh suits postponed while an appeal delays proceedings.
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New York Times
Albany
M. A. Strenge
New York
East Greenbush
Justice of the Peace
J. P. van Ness
Strenge
van Ness
Margaretsville
J. H. Francisco
Harry Gordon
John Scanion
New York City
Secretary of State
David Heller
East Eighty-second Street
Walsh
D. C. Hansen
Thomas F. Walsh
Violetta Watson-Mansafield
Miss Watson
Hansen
Justice Truax
Wee
F Rom Prac
Euite
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Stokes
Rome
Europe
City Hall Newsies
Fran Beggenvillle
Board of Appraisers
the United Service
Army
the Navy
Puget 2
Tee
UNI? Cigar Stores Company
Thut One
E Auto
Brill
Trad
Mathem
America
Union Square
N. B'way
Broadway
N. Chambers
Cortlandt
N. Greenwich
128Th Street
Con
Avenus
Troy, N.Y
Abraham
Straus
Brookyln
Ana Namie Ce
Gibson
Craven
Ceccer
Gotton
John J. Clark
Chiren
Sebel Aidate
Nainsock and Cambric
Aes
Emini
Bloomingdales
E St
Bloomingdale Bros
3D Ave
59Th
60Th St
Edison Service
Edison Ser
New York Edison
New
Delancey St
Duane Street
125Th Se
149Th St
Merchai Ok
Commercial Department
Aan
John Jameson
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