Hearing in Subway Injunction Suit Sees Tunnel Debate
Justice Giegerich heard arguments on whether to restrain the Rapid Transit Commissioners from continuing the easterly Park Avenue tunnel work. Barney seeks to stop construction citing irregular approval while Board and contractors defend contract scope and necessity. The court granted briefs until July 10 and the tunnel work continues. A separate filing with the Secretary of State outlines a new city railroad route under water, using electric power.
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Harlem
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East -Thirty-eighth Street
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Board of Commissioners
Subway Construction Company
Europe
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Wall Street
Arthur H. Masten
Masten
Rives
Corporation Counsel
Edward M. Shepard
New York
Shepard
de Lancey Nicoll
John B. McDonald
Upper East Side
Albert B
Boardman
Rapid Transit Construction Company
Forty-second Street
Pennsylvania Road Tunnel Contract To Be Presented
The City of New York and the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel contract will be shown to the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday amid opposition from aldermen. Critics argue against special legislation and complain the compensation rate is too low, while Albert B. Boardman of the Rapid Transit Commission notes the aldermen hold final rejection power. If rejected, another contract may not be offered.
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Rapid Transit Commission
Tunnel railroad certificate granted for tunnel project
Albany June 26 certificate of the Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners grants permission to the Pennsylvania New York and Long Island Rail Road Company to construct a tunnel rail line. The action marks official approval for the major transit tunnel project and outlines the commission’s authority in overseeing the construction in the Albany area.
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Postal Pennsylvan ia Deal Shifts Lines to Postal Telegraph
William H Baker, VP of Postal Telegraph, confirms a contract with the Pennsylvania Railroad transferring telegraph privileges east of Pittsburgh from Western Union to Postal Telegraph. Effective July 1, the deal covers 4743 miles, with Postal paying 70000 yearly for poles and maintenance. Western Union previously paid 75000 minus a 15000 rebate.
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Veteran Civil War veteran dies with musket in hand
Benjamin Franklin Reynolds seventy two a Civil War veteran and Sun engineer died suddenly at 373 College Avenue while cleaning his cherished Gettysburg bravery medal and old musket. He had just returned from night work and fell asleep beside the firearm. His wife awakened to discover him lifeless, apoplexy the verdict. The veteran valued the weapon as a link to his wartime days and family then readied the body.
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Judge grants access to Grand Jury minutes in Foody case
Judge Foster in General Sessions Part I ruled yesterday that W L K Olcott may inspect the Grand Jury minutes indicting Police Captain Foody for willful neglect of duty. He noted secrecy aims to spare the unjustly accused from humiliation if the charge is not pursued.
Tiger the mastiff to be judged in Brooklyn Supreme Court
Charles Schlecht a butcher of 1532 Gates Avenue faces a civil suit for 22000 damages after his mastiff Tiger allegedly attacked Mrs Caro line Peterson on January 19 1900. The dog appeared in court as an exhibit with testimony about a bite and a disputed provocation as Justice Herrick prepared to instruct the jury.
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Extradition of Hahn Sought Over Mansfield Larceny Case
Gov Nash signed extradition papers for William H. Hahn, former Ohio politician and Mansfield Bank president, indicted in this county for grand larceny in the first degree. Hahn allegedly conspired with Daniel C. Myers and W. A. Miles to obtain $39,360 via a misused Mansfield Bank note and Manhattan Fire Insurance stock, after the company failed and went into receivership.
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Syrians Demand Grand Jury Review Of Police Conduct
Acting District Attorney Rand received a petition signed by about fifty Syrians asking that Police man Keenan of Church Street Station face Grand Jury scrutiny. They allege he used his club during a May 25 dispute. Keenan and other officers say they intervened in a scrimmage to stop a hold up and that one strong man, a circus performer, tried to kill him. Prêtres were not held after the incident. in court the Syrians showed signs of being beaten. Rand said he would consult after a Police Commissioner investigation, with a duplicate petition sent to Commissioner Partridge.
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Church Street
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Partridge
Thurston Rebukes Police Lawyer During Delinquent Trials
Deputy Commissioner Thurston, presiding over police delinquent cases at Headquarters, publicly denied a bribery rumor involving Louis Lowenstein and barred Lowenstein from further cases. Detectives Butler and Keogh were found guilty but reprimanded. eight Oak Street officers fined for missing a fire call.
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Jefferson Market
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Accuses Cantor of Extravagance in NY Borough Case
Justice Giegerich reserved ruling on Lawyer Roger Foster's mandamus bid seeking Bartholomew Donovan's reinstatement as Superintendent of the Bureau of Repairs and Supplies for Manhattan and the Bronx. Donovan was removed after claiming his former position was abolished and Cantor allegedly attempted to reorganize a bureau of public buildings.
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Bartholomew Donovan
Bureau of Repairs and Supplies
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Borough of
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Bureau of Public Buildings
Cantor investigated over appointments and pay raises
The document alleges President Cantor tried to appoint William H. Walker as superintendent at $5,000 a year and Richard E. Taylor for public baths at $2,500, with duties unchanged from former posts. A Hanau was named purchasing agent at $2,400 in the Cantor office, while Donovan and Crowell debate class and exemption rules. The witnesses claim no law was violated.
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Newport Cashier a Death by Self Inflicted Wound
Special to The New York Times reports Anthony S. Sherman cashier of the Merchants Bank died by a pistol shot this morning. The bank’s condition is being investigated by the State Auditor with indications that nearly all funds and deposits are missing and depositors have been robbed. Public reports on the street suggest he spared nothing.
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Sherman
Dishonest Cashier Sherman's Estate Under Legal Strain
Anthony Stewart filed a $6,000 attachment against William B. Sherman Jr., executor of the late cashier’s estate, to recover a $3,000 note secured by a mortgage on the Sherman residence. Other forged orders and notes funded the bank withdrawals and personal obligations, with funds used to sustain a creditable appearance amid 10,000 to 12,000 in prior mortgages.
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William B. Sherman, Jr
Anthony S. Sherman
Sherman
Milkman Fined for Using Preservative in Cream
Stamford officials convict milkman James H. Bedell for adding formaldehyde to cream to preserve it. He was fined $50 after city health officers traced the case to an investigation of local milk and cream sales. The defense cited a New York agents’ endorsement as proof of harmlessness.
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New York
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Ex Receiver Koellmer Acquitted in Tax Funds Case
WHITE PLAINS N Y June 26 The jury found John Koellmer formerly a Receiver of Taxes of New Rochelle not guilty in the alleged misappropriation of seven thousand dollars of city funds He was indicted on five counts of grand larceny following city affairs investigation led by Columbus O Donnell Iselin
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Col Gillmore Named Commander of New Jersey Brigade
TRENTON New Jersey June 26 Gov Murphy appoints Col Quincy O Malley Gillmore as commander of the Second Brigade of the New Jersey National Guard. Gillmore currently leads the Second Regiment with headquarters in Trenton.
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Cartoons from The New York Times Previewed Today
A note on Today's cartoons presented in an original and artistic manner by McCarthy Choils and Ritt in The New York Times the day after tomorrowSunday edition ADV text indicates an advertising teaser for the comic page and illustrated features by named artists in a prominent newspaper.
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