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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
5
London dispatch reports Mrs Meadows named in Chancery injunction case over sale of Ascot royal enclosure tickets. Adams say she acted as tool for other society women and fled to avoid naming them. Proceedings adjourned another week to reveal more details. About 200 tickets issued.
A woman detective bought an erased badge and admission ticket, revealing the original holder, amid undercurrent suspicion that unconnected people could gain royal enclosure access at Ascot races. The incident provides the first definite evidence of security breaches.
London reports Sothebys sales include a Kilmarnock Burns edition realizing 2450 dollars and Thackeray seven volumes with autographs totaling 1450. Glareanus De Geographia manuscript from 1510 13 sold for 2550. Rare Flore et Zephyre ballet plates by Thackeray sold 1250. Cicero Officiorum first edition brought 3000.
In Seoul on June 28 preliminary hearings opened for 123 Koreans charged in a plot to assassinate Governor General Count Terauchi. Prisoners, guarded in court, faced 16 lawyers, with 120 relatives and 12 American missionaries in attendance. The trial is expected to take several weeks.
London reports Yuan-Shi-Kal accepted Premier Tang-Shao Yi's resignation as he suffers a nervous breakdown and contemplates traveling abroad. A Times dispatch notes European reports of provincial anarchy are exaggerated.
The Department of Health will host summer tuberculin education shows in parks. Exhibitions, run with the Charity Organization Society help, begin 8 P M and cover sites across Manhattan and Brooklyn including Tompkins Square and Crescent Park with nurse handbills distribution.
The court sustained William R. Grace’s demurrer in a $1,050 penalty case tied to a state law requiring corporations with over $100,000 capitalization to furnish stockholder lists. The judge held the complaint faulty for not alleging non delivery and non openness of the list, limiting the statute’s reach. Troughton may amend as directed.
Surrogate Cohalan dismissed the bid by John W Rankin of 686 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn to revoke letters of administration on the estate of his brother Dr Arthur Kinsman Rankin. Mrs Louise L Rankin, the doctor’s widow, held the letters. Rankin challenged her status as wife. the ruling fully vindicated Mrs Rankin.
The Times acknowledges receipts of 1 from M. T. to support the Brook ly n Bureau of Charities ice fund for the poor. It also records 1 from A. R. and 1 from J. L. for a blind man with five children.
Paris observers note individuality rules this season with soft satin and lace ensembles. Colors like prunelle and vert jaune appear alongside greens and ambers while fur trims and Chantilly touches headline a return to Regency era influences. Americans absent. two favorites win the Prix des Dregs at Auteuil.
L H Scheurman a Carrollton furniture maker shot Miss Elizabeth Morse 28 in a closed taxi in Grand Rapids and then shot himself as police pursued. A witness says the shooting followed Morse’s refusal to marry him. Morse was Lyons Postmaster’s daughter visiting the city after a café gathering with a friend.
Mrs Mary Lawler 70 an inmate of St Josephs Home for the Aged was struck by a hansom driven by Michael Coyne as she crossed Sixth Avenue at Twenty fourth Street She was aided to Bellevue Hospital then sent back to the home where Dr Charles Weeks found she had died likely of shock Coroner Feinberg to investigate.
John Vs. Gernon, former chauffeur to Mrs Ava Willing Astor and Ann Held, died in Rhinebeck New York after a car went down a steep grade near Levi P Morton estate. His vehicle struck a stone veered and toppled, fatally injuring him. he died about an hour later at a local area.
London June 28 Leslie Stuart composer of Florodora appeared in bankruptcy court stating a moneylender held most of his royalties. He lists liabilities at 25000 dollars while his income has ranged from 20000 to 25000 dollars annually.
London reports a broad campaign by suffragettes smashing post office windows across Manchester London Hitchin Letchworth Edinburgh Aberdeen Derby Ilkeston Ludlow and more. Several arrests followed as protesters vowed to methodically target every England post office. Prime Minister Asquith was assaulted at a reception with a forceful grip and a struggle ensued.
Surrogate appraisers fix personal estate at 246000 for Robert Davis late Jersey City city collector and Hudson County Democratic leader. Inventory includes cash, stock in several firms, and real estate around 400000, with division among heirs following a court ruling on Mrs Annie Toppih Davis.
Justice Wright postponed sentencing John Mitchell for contempt of court stating he cannot sentence him while Mitchell is outside the jurisdiction. If Mitchell does not appear in July or consent to sentence in absentia, an arrest order will be issued to bring him to Washington.
Tonight's bulletin on Gen Stewart L Woodford shows improved condition at Ronsley with slow but steady progress toward recovery from illness.
Kiel June 28 Emperor William awards the Order of the Red Eagle second class to Allison V Armour of the New York Yacht Club.
At Christies London the large canvas A Roman Picture Gallery dropped from 500 to 1500 guineas after the artist Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema died last week It sold to Vickers Also ordinary Harpignies sold for 700 guineas and a Wilkie The Spanish Mother fetched 560 guineas The Orange Seller of Tengier brought four guineas and Fantin Latour flowers sold for 100 to 165 guineas showing vogue rising for the master
The Zeppelin Schwaben L exploded in Dusseldorf after a wind-driven lift, injuring 34 soldiers and several workers. The balloon shed caught fire but was extinguished. The airship, insured for 162500 dollars, had only recently begun service with prior flights in 1911.
Lord Seaton and Lady Seaton captured the Louisville Trophy for harness horses over fifteen hands at the International Horse Show in London. Robin Hood and Burgo penaga finished second in the same event, while Lord Seaton and Lady Seaton also won the Lowther Trophy in tandem competition.
In Rome today June 28 the Pope received Bishop John P Farrelly of Cleveland in a private audience and they discussed the religious and political situation in the United States with emphasis on the Presidential campaign.
Valparaiso June 28 The Naval Council advised the Chilean Government to arm the new coast fortifications with American guns selected by the Council.
Large selection of hats including $2 and $3 straw hats from America England and Italy. Fourth Floor silk socks 28c per pair with mercerized cotton tops. Wide range of shirt styles at $1 with white lavender blue gray and tan options. Oxfords in tan black calfskin patent leather white buckskin with leather or rubber soles. Wellored ready-made shoes priced from $6 to $9 on different floors.
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