Porter Charlton extradition debate looms in murder case
No word from Washington on Italy's bid to extradite Porter Charlton, jailed in Jersey City for his wife Mary Charlton's murder. State Department and Italian officials await Monday court appearances as sanity hearings and legal strategies unfold. Extradition could send Charlton to Italy or back to New Jersey for trial.
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Extradition and Grounds for Charlton Case
A European legal expert argues that the United States must extradite Charlton to Italy for murder or face a farce where no crime is punished. He contends US law cannot force trial abroad, while Italy would assert duty to society. He questions alienist authority and foresees withdrawal if extradition is refused.
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State Department weighs Charlton telegram reply
Washington officials debated how to answer Recorder McGovern about Porter Charlton. He was brought before the Hoboken court for a hearing, with the department undecided on whether to acknowledge the inquiry or state it has no wishes to communicate. No Italian extradition request has been received.
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Extradition Move in Porter Charlton Case
The Ministry of Justice in Rome sent to the Foreign Office the evidence in the case of Mrs. Porter Charlton murdered at Lecco Como. The letter leaves the Foreign Office free to decide further steps regarding extradition from the United States of Porter Charlton, the confessed slayer.
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Public barred at Grand Central amid terminal work
New York Central warns the public to avoid using Grand Central Terminal and its approaches as a shortcut during construction. East side streets from Forty second to Fiftieth are closed, with Park Avenue blocked to cut through traffic drawing tenant complaints and civil action over cab and wagon access. Independent operators led by John J. Daly contest a temporary injunction, claiming they serve trunks and passengers cheaply and promptly.
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Airdome collapses in Paterson theater district
The Airdome open-air theatre at Main and Ward Streets collapsed today in Paterson New Jersey. No injuries were reported though the structure fell amid fences and telephone wires. Police suspect vandalism by local youths who chopped lower beams, weakening the frame amid ongoing litigation over the site.
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Physicians urge a sane Fourth of July nationwide
Doctors petition for a calmer celebration citing tetanus deaths in Paris and New York State. The New York Medical Journal calls for civic action and physician leadership to reduce noise and firework injuries, urging prompt anti tetanic serum use after injuries.
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Public Schools Prepare July Fourth Program Citywide
The city plans Fourth of July exercises in public schools starting at 10:30 and ending at noon. Mayor Gaynor will write a commemorative letter read aloud, and Dr. James F. E. Sheppard will lead a High School of Commerce regiment in the parade.
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Railroad accident report shows rise in injuries this year
Public Service Commission monthly tally for May records 32 deaths in 1908 1909 1910 across car collisions boarding alighting contact electricity and other accidents. The report highlights increases in total injuries and serious injuries compared with last year amid safety device orders.
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Higher tobacco duties set to rise on July 1
The tariff law raises taxes on manufactured tobacco and snuff by one third effective July 1. Pack sizes stay the same, no price or quality changes are planned, and profits are expected to cover the levy. Cigar and cigarette taxes shift to higher per thousand rates with specific weight brackets specified.
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Referee appointed in Hamersley will contest
Supreme Court Justice Blackmar in Brooklyn named James H. Bishop as referee to hear and determine all questions in the suit of the Duchess of Marlborough’s will executors. Louis Gordon Hamersley, the principal defendant, could receive the entire estate if the will is upheld, with substantial benefits likely for him. More than a hundred English parties are interested in the proceedings.
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Fifth Assembly District Rumbles to Oust Culkin in Fall Fight
Democratic voters in the Fifth Assembly District met to back John C. Eagleton and condemn Charles W. Culkin as incompetent and discredited. Culkin recently left the Clerkship of the Court of Special Sessions under a cloud.
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Court Martial in Manila Over Ames Conduct Case
Mrs. Janney testified as witness in the court martial of Lieut. Col. Robert F. Ames of the Twelfth Infantry on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and prejudicing military discipline. The trial follows the death by self destruction of Lieut. Janney after a quarrel at Ames’s Fort William McKinley home over a champagne cooler once owned by Janney. Proceedings are private and testimony is to continue, with closing arguments to follow.
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City Marshals Under Investigation
The Mayor's office began an inquiry into the City Marshals with charges filed against fourteen officials. The claim alleges that they allowed some of the twenty four marshals removed by the Mayor to stay active and that they accepted excessive fees. The issue will be reviewed this week by Mayor Rob ert Adamson's secretary.
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Government seeks account from former Captain Stebbins
In a suit filed yesterday in the United States Circuit Court the Government asks Samuel B. Stebbins a former Captain of the Twelfth New York Volunteer Infantry to account for military property including equipment and clothing in 1898 for the Spanish American War. The complaint alleges Stebbins disposed of the items and converted the proceeds to his own use.
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Ex-Sheriff Harvey levelled charges against Queens reporters
Herbert S. Harvey former Queens County sheriff and head of the Harvey Gresser political setup accused reporters of spoilsman ties and graft linked to press dispatch control. He cited a scheme paying reporters $100 a month as Corporation Inspectors but named no individuals. The remarks referenced prior derelictions during his tenure and the related Under Sheriff indictment.
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Merry del Val to Remain as Papal Secretary of State
The Vatican denies reports of Cardinal Merry del Val’s resignation. It states he works directly under the Pope, enjoys full confidence, and has not contemplated stepping down, with the Pope’s guidance and approval governing his decisions.
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Panama Pacific Exposition Raises Shortfall for Congress Aid
San Francisco June 25 The Executive Committee reports that 6 144 755 has been cut toward the 7 500 000 needed, a shortfall to secure congressional extension of national aid for the project.
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