Blazing oil fires spark three suspected arsons in Harlem tenements
Fire investigators probe three incendiary blazes in Harlem tenement buildings early yesterday. In the 148 West 68th Street fire a kerosene saturated rug and a benzine oil mix were found on stairs. a neighbor saved lives by raising the alarm. Earlier incidents included kerosene soaked newspapers at 216 East 108th Street and a burning door mat at 2029 Third Avenue.
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Hayes
West Sixtyeighth Street
Engine Company 40
Ella W. Walters
Thomas Hilson
Hada
Sixty- Eighth Street
East One Hundred and Eighth Street
Third Avenue
Alderman Culkin Resigns From Seventh District Seat
Charles W. Culkin resigns as the Seventh District alderman and Patrick F. Flynn is elected to replace him. Flynn resides at 445 West Seventeenth Street. Culkin plans to enter contracting with Patrick H. Reahon and may seek the Court of Special Sessions clerkship after July 1. He narrowly escaped drowning at Rockaway Beach a week ago. The board also approves paid leave for veterans to attend the Grand Army encampment.
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Board of Aldermen
Charles W. Culkin
Patrick F. Flynn
Flynn
West Seventeenth Street
Culkin
Patrick H.reahon
Tammany
cEy
Hero Fireman Saves Child From Freight Train
In Nebraska near Powell a fireman from St. Joseph, George Poehl, saved a three year old child on a railroad track. Brakes failed to stop the train in time. Poehl grabbed the infant from the track but his foot was crushed and his leg torn off above the knee. The child remained uninjured.
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ST. Joseph
Powell
Neb
George Poehl
St. Joseph and
Grand Island
Poehl
Linen and Silk Coats Displayed in Vivid Retail Line
Readers see white linen coats with black velvet collars and cuffs and 9.50 taffeta silk coats in various models. Former prices at 22.50 are noted. The listing highlights style options and sale pricing for these fabrics.
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Simpson Crawford Co
Court fixes liability in Bourgogne disaster at 113419 francs
U S Circuit Court of Appeals holds Compagnie Generale Transatlantique liable for the July 4 1897 loss of La Bourgogne with 560 fatalities. liability equals freight and passage earnings plus interest, excluding 5 480 000 francs annual mail subsidy. appeal expected to US Supreme Court.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
la Bourgogné
Supreme Court of the United States
Labrador Expeditions Reach Rigolet in June Arrival
The rival Labrador exploring parties led by Wilson Wallace and Mrs. Leonidas Hubbard arrived at Rigolet in Hamilton Inlet on June 27, meeting local facilities and marking a key milestone in the arduous Arctic venture.
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Labrador
Rigolet
St. John's
N. F
Wilson Wallace
Leonidas Hubbard
Hamilton Inlet
Sealing Steamer Nep Tune Sails for Halifax Expedition
The Nep Tune plans to depart for Halifax tomorrow to join the Canadian expedition bound for Hudson Bay. Wednesday's course aims toward Northwest River Post before heading inland the following day.
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River Post
Neptune
Halifax
Hudson Bay
Trial of Richard K. Fox on speed charge in Hempstead
In Hempstead on June 27 the trial of Richard K. Fox for speeding his car last Sunday proceeded with Justice George Tatem reserving decision after hearing testimony from Fox and four other cases. Deputies did not state the exact time Fox allegedly traveled.
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New York Times
Hempstead
N. Y
Richard K. Fox
George Tatem
Fox
Local Court Holds Speed Trial With Slow Readings
Witnesses testified about a speed trial using handkerchief signals and stopwatch timing to judge a car's speed. Constable Smith, Deputy Seaman, and Deputy Burtis described the cross checking method while Special Deputy Gracey claimed the driver exceeded the limit. Fox contested the reading claiming a slow speed as Do How ard with an injured arm appeared among the accused.
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George Smith
Seaman
Burtis
John Gracey
Fox
Gracey
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Hank
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L White
Switzerland
Simpson Crawford
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Silver Lake
Delaware
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