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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1903

Page

2

Flood In Brooklyn District Delays Schools and Forcibly Evacuates Homes

Water filled streets from Marcy Avenue to Throop and Rimer Street stopping transit for hours. Residents fled to upper floors as police evacuated tenants from Harrison Avenue and nearby blocks. A horse from Fritz Handrich Son drowned after an electric shock caused it to bolt through three feet of water at Marcy and Flushing Avenues.

Marcy Avenue Lister Throop Avenue Rimer Street Clymer Street Harrison Avenue Wallabout Street Fritz Handrich & Son Trummer

Storm's Work in Manhattan Strikes City with Floods

Daylong rainstorm floods Manhattan and the Bronx cause traffic jams and sewer overflows. Lightning hit Tammany Hall where Morris Ahearn witnessed vivid colors as the Bank of the Metropolis building suffered a shattered flagpole and damaged connections. City sewers and streets faced historic inundation with water up to doorsteps and boats washed from City Island.

Tammany’ Hall Bank of the Metropolis Bronx Manhattan Tammany Hall Morris Ahearn Ahearn Sixteenth Street Union Square Bank Hartford Seventeenth Street Webster Parke Avenues Woodlaw Laight Street J. & E. Homin Betslay

Washouts Disrupt Rail Travel to Island Track

Washouts on the Tonga Island system disrupted main line service at Penny Bridge and Bushwick Junction and the Far Rockaway branch at Arverne and Kowenhoven near Vanderveer Park. Many patrons and staff braved the storm to reach the race track, with thousands in extra fares as trains ran late or were canceled. Some walked miles to the city or redirected to alternative routes, while bookmakers sold bets on the weather and the day’s events.

Tonga Island Penny Bridge Bushwick Junction Arverne Far Rockaway Kowenhoven Vanderveer Park East Thirty-fourth Street Long Island New ‘York Jong’ Walt Weather Bureau Jamaica Shore Long Island City Rockaway Beach New York Manhattan

Staten Island Transit Faces Severe Flood Disruptions

Residents endured heavy disruption as the Midland Electric Railway and Staten Island lines largely failed to operate through much of the day. Flooded cellars and washouts at Concord, Grassmere, and New Boro crippled service from St. George to South Beach. Delays hit the New Haven line after a sewer burst near 170th Street but rapid repairs allowed trains to resume.

Staten Island Midland Electric Railroad Concord Grassmere New Boro St. George Ferries Midland Electric Railway Island Richmond Stapleton Staten Island Electric Railroad Company South Beach Mariner’s Harbor Ian New York, New Haven and Hartford One Hundred and Seventieth Street

Figures Of The Downpour Weather Record

Weather records show yesterday’s rain began at 4 30 in the morning and ended by 1 33 with a total of 2.49 inches. The month’s rainfall reaches 7.42 inches, nearing June 1887’s 7.70 inches. Normal June rainfall is 3.16 inches based on 32 years of data. The 9 15 to 11 20 period yielded 2.06 inches. Last June’s rainfall totaled 41 inches. 1871 1896 and 1851 show the closest June totals to the 1887 record.

Emery Ei Sledbin Pias Y Sens Sune SUG IG

Murphy's New York Outing Abandoned By Rain

leader Charles F Murphy of Tammany Hall faced a canceled Eighteenth Assembly District outing on the Hudson as rain persisted. Anawanda Club planned elaborate preparations at East Twenty fourth Street pier with bands and boats, but high tide and thick air forced cancellation and cabooses for women and children to return home. Murphy hopes to reschedule next week.

Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Assembly Hudson Anawanda East Twenty-fourth Street Mr. Murphy Gafiney John J. Murphy

Detective's Hard Fight Ends in Suspect's Arrest

Ironworker Cornelius Sullivan, 28, was jailed on highway robbery charges after a tense struggle in a Fourth Avenue saloon. Detective Mooney stunned Sullivan with a billy and used a blackjack to subdue him as Keating identified him.

Cornelius Sullivan First Avenue Thirtieth Street Mooney Sullivan Fourth Avenue Joseph Keating Eleventh Street Madison Square Park Pon Keating

Seaside Borough Sewer Cave-In Traps Worker

Twenty Italian laborers in Brooklyn were cleared from a cave in as rain loosened soil at Ninth Avenue and Sixty second Street. Foreman counted all safe except Peter Tieno of 865 Sixty fifth Street who vanished after the collapse. Volunteers scoured the trench into the night but found no trace of him.

Borough Construction Company Ninth Avenue Sixty-second Street South Brooklyn Lezerna Peter Tieno Sixtyfifth Street

Nolan Convicted of Contempt for Missing Trial

William E. Nolan was found guilty of criminal contempt for failing to appear at the trial in the Al Adams case. He had served as a confidential clerk to the Policy King and vanished after subpoena but was located about a week earlier. District Attorney requested postponement to use Nolan as a witness against Adams lieutenant Dolph Jantzen and others tied to the raid on Adams headquarters.

William E. Nolan Court of Special Sessions al' Adams Nolan Policy King Fervors

Chicago to Open La Salle Street Station July 12

The La Salle Street Station, new passenger terminal at Van Buren and La Salle Streets, Chicago, to serve the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway, the Lake Shore Michigan Southern, and the Nickel Plate Line, will open July 12.

Chicago la Salle Street van Buren and la Salle Streets Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Lake Shore , Michigan, Southern Railway Nickel Plate

Controversy Over Wholesale Poolroom Raids Sparks Criticism

District Attorney Jerome and City Magistrates condemn large scale poolroom raids led by Inspector Elbert O. Smith. Jerome urges warrants based arrests and vows to prosecute future police misconduct while magistrates decry mass arrests and call for stricter, targeted warrants.

Elbert O. Smith Jerome Greene Hogan Justice Gaynor Brooklyn Inspector Smith Pechner Jerdine Smith West Side Court Flammer Allen Cornell Ailen

Arrests in Political Club Raise Poolroom Case

Capt Shire of East Thirty-fifth Street Station and two detectives raided the Garfield Republican Club on Thirty-second Street near Third Avenue. They arrested John Rogers and Charles Mooney on warrants by Justice Holbrook for aiding and abetting the keeping of a poolroom. The club’s alleged charter and James Stewart, a former Republican leader, are noted. The prisoners were held for examination after being brought before Justice Holbrook.

Shire East Thirty-fifth Street Garfield Republican Club Thirty-second Street Third Avenue Justice Holbrook Court of Special Sessions John Rogers East Forty-eighth Street Charles Mooney West Forty-eighth Street Norton James Stewart Es Norton Rogers Mooney

Hungarian student Franz Prandl dies by own action in New York

Franz Prandl a twenty year old Hungarian student who arrived in New York less than two months ago died yesterday in his hotel room at 236 Fourth Avenue by inhaling gas from a rubber tube. Gustave Appelt who rented him the room said Prandl appeared despondent after learning a remittance from home had not arrived. He refused a loan and was found dead on his bed by patrolman Betts after an odor of gas was detected.

Franz Prandl Hungary Fourth Avenue Gustave Appelt Prandl New York Appelt Prand Joseph Betts West Thirtieth Street

Threats Hastened Brooklyn Bridegrooms Firelit Wedding

Threatening letters from an older jealous man prompted postponement of the marriage between Miss Gert rude Willis of Brooklyn and Rev. Car roll Birch of Manhattan Kansas. The accused author, a married man about fifty, runs a Manhattan business and lives in Brooklyn Heights.

Jealous suitor threatens marriage plans in Kansas case

A longtime family friend of Miss Willis faced jealousy after she got engaged to Rev. Birck. Anonymous letters of bodily harm followed, initially typed then in disguise. The couple wed at Miss Willis's mother’s home in Park Place. Birck and his wife traveled to Manhattan, Kansas. Birck’s mother described the man’s vow to kill or ruin her son if the marriage occurred.

Manhattan Kan Mr. Birck Bedford Avenue Miss Willis Gertrude

Gron Seeks Vindication Over Danish West Indies Deal

Niels Grin of Copenhagen a Danish government agent in West Indies negotiations sails from America aboard the St Paul to rebut charges from press dispatches. He presents letters from Denmark's leaders and officials denying any improper statements or conflicts, tracing his authorization and actions in the talks. The account notes his Harvard ties and a meeting with President Eliot and Secretary ay.

Niels Grin Copenhagen Washington Congress Gunn Christmas Grén Deuntzer Denmark Hugo Herring Hannibal Schested Gustav Hansen Danish Landthing Islands Harvard Eliot

Federal Employees Accused in Naturalization Frauds

Robert Bunnaro, recently sentenced to a year and a half at Sing Sing for naturalization frauds, allegedly implicated two federal employees. Rumor said the Federal Grand Jury may be convened next month instead of September. Assistant U.S. District Attorney Houghton and Secret Service Agent Peake declined to confirm charges.

Robert Bunnaro Sing Sing Federal Federal Grand Jury United States District Houghton Secret Service Peake Bunnaro

Negro Mass Meeting Not Held in Wilmington Del

A proposed mass meeting of colored residents to protest lynchings was not held in Wilmington Delaware. Chief of Police Black urged influential Black leaders to oppose the gathering to prevent white black tensions. A small crowd gathered but was dispersed. Police Commissioners commended the police force for the past week.

Wilmington Del Wilington

Mrs. Charles A. Dana Injured in Stair Fall

Widow of The New York Sun editor fell at 54 East Twenty-first Street while visiting Mrs. John Meekin. She was taken to her home at 6 East Ninth Street and treated by Dr. Robert Abbe. officials later said she was recovering from the shock and injuries.

Charles A. Dana New York Sun John Meekin East Twenty-first Street East Ninth Street Robert Abbe West Fiftieth Street

Poor Schools in Queens Spark Board of Trade Action

A Rosedale Queens Board of Trade organized with officers Frederick Winslow Andrew Mount Frank Ives Charles Painter and Christopher Meinersany. Painter urged the city to fix unsanitary schoolhouses and add high grade classes at Rosedale, noting children are sent to Springfield by costly, unhealthy school stages.

Board of Trade Rosedale Queens County Frederick K. Winslow Andrew Mount Frank H. Ives Charles Painter Christopher Meinersany Painter New York Springfield Board of Education

Policeman McGrath Recovery After Stapleton Shooting

Police officer James McGrath was shot three times at Stapleton S I by Harry Keeley of Clifton. McGrath improved at the New Brighton infirmary and is expected to resume duty in weeks. Keeley held on $5,000 bail. Herb Scudder faces $1,500 for further exam after being found with the revolver.

James McGrath Stapleton S. I Harry Keeley Clifton New Brighton Keeley Herb Scudder McGrath

Harris & Co Buys $4 Million Union Electric Bonds

N. W. Harris & Co purchased four million dollars of five percent thirty year bonds issued by the Union Electric Light and Power Company of St. Louis. The firm plans a consolidation that will control most of the citys electric light and power business. The company has a ten million dollar capitalization and is building a central power station costing over two million.

N. W. Harris & Co Union Electric Light and Power Company of St. Louis Electric Light

New Yorkers Enter Navy as Midshipmen

Annapolis Md June 29 The following candidates have passed mental and physical exams and are now Midshipmen in the United States Navy F H Babcock L Bisky E F Clement J E Iseman R T S Lowell H A McClure H A Babbitt John Bor.

New York Times Annapolis United States Navy F. H. Babcock L. 8. Bisky E. F. Clement J. E.iseman R. T. S. Lowell H. A. McClure H. A. Babbitt John Bor

Appointed Annie Winsor Allen Refuge Manager

Gov Odell names Annie Winsor Allen of New York City as a manager of the House of Refuge for Women at Hudson to fill the vacancy from Jessie Van Zile Belden resignation. He also designates state officials to represent New York at the National Prison Association Congress in Louisville on October 3.

Albany Odell Annie Winsor Allen New York City House of Refuge For Women Hudson Jessie van Zile Belden John P. Jaeckel State Prison Commission State Superintendent of Prisons Co V. Collins Frank M. Robertson Elmira Reformatory Congress of the National Prison Association Louisville

Respite Granted To Van Wormer Brothers In Murder Case

Gov Odell postponed the executions of Willis Frederick and Burton Van Wormer at Clinton Prison to Sept 1 to allow more time for review of their clemency plea. The three brothers were convicted of killing their uncle Peter A Hallenbeck, the first instance of three siblings being sentenced to death for the same crime in the state.

Albany Gov Odell Willis van Wormer Frederick van Wormer Burton van Wormer Clinton Prison Peter A. Hallenbeck

Woman on Trial for Murder in New Jersey Case

Mrs Anna BH Phares aged thirty is on trial in Mount Holly for allegedly poisoning her husband Albert A Phares a farmer who lived at Jacksonville near the town. Gar field Taylor a farm hand was held as a witness and not indicted. Jury selection consumed most of the morning session.

Mount Holly N. J Anna BH. Phares Albert A. Phares Phares Jacksonville Garfield Taylor

New Single Tax Clubhouse Opened in Manhattan

The Manhattan Single Tax Club dedicated a new home at 224 East Sixty-second Street last night. It will be rededicated in September as the Henry George Memorial Hall after a $12,500 purchase and refurbishment. Speakers included John B Crosby and Henry George Jr with regret letters from John De Witt Warner and George Fred Williams.

Manhattan Single Tax Club East Sixty-second Street Henry George John 8 Crosby Henry George, Jr John de Witt Warner George Fred Williams

First Woman Ambulance Surgeon Makes Rookie Run

Dr Emily Dunning the first woman ambulance surgeon in New York completed her first ambulance trip last night. She transferred two patients from Gouverneur Hospital and one from Beth Israel to Bellevue, cheered by doctors as she vaulted into the rear seat.

Emily Dunning New York Gouverneur Hospital Beth Israel Hospital Bellevue Hospital Dr. Dunning Bellevue Miss Dunning

Mayor Low Attends Sixtieth Anniversary at Public School No. 18

Mayor Low fulfilled a promise by visiting Public School No. 18 on East Fifty first Street for its sixtieth anniversary. J Fred Bohnfalk seven year old escorted him as about fifteen hundred pupils cheered. The mayor spoke and observed the flag salute led by Principal Burtis C. Magie before departing.

Low Anica Burtis C. Magie

Tailors Renew Agreement In Labor Wage Pact

At a conference yesterday afternoon between clothing trades unions with 40000 members and the Clothing Manufacturers Association at the Astor Bank Building an agreement was reached to extend wages under a contract expiring July 15 to July 1904. The Manufacturers Executive Committee also passed a resolution to continue contractor rates after July 15 for another year.

Clothing Trades Unions Clothing Manufacturers’ Association Astor Bank Manufacturers’ Association

Wilson to Speak at Wesleyan Then Sail for Europe

President Woodrow Wilson will leave Princeton tomorrow for Middletown Connecticut to address John Wesley His Place in History at Wesleyan University. He will sail with his family for Europe on the Oceanic Wednesday morning and spend the summer abroad returning to Princeton shortly before the university opens in September.

New York Times Princeton N. J Woodrow Wilson Wesleyan University Middletown

Mrs Mooers Seeks Counsel Fees in Divorce Action

Mrs Dorothy B Mooers wife of Ed win D Mooers of California applied to Justice Giegerich in the Supreme Court for counsel fees and an allowance of 175 per week while her divorce action proceeds. Decision was reserved.

Dorothy B. Mooers Edwin D. Mooers California Ludlow Street Giegerich Supreme Court

Lice Threaten Million-Dollar Apple Crop in Orleans County

A lice invasion hits Orleans County apple orchards threatening more than one million dollars in fruit. Growers spray with whale oil but see no effect as the apple borer is also at work. Local officials report ongoing efforts to contain damage to the crop.

Albion Orleans County

Ingalls Grave To Be Marked By Granite Boulder

Atchison Kansas June 29 The grave of John J Ingalls will be marked with a glacial granite boulder sized 54 by 4 and a half by 2 and a half feet A Kansas field stone will cover him a red rock from near Atchison was chosen The stone will bear a medallion and a quotation from Ingalls famous essay on Blue Grass.

Atchison, Kan John J. Ingalls Mr. Ingalls Kansas Atchison Ngalls

Outdoor Relief Debate at Summer School of Philanthropy

Speakers at the Summer School of Philanthropy in the United Charities Building argued over public versus private outdoor relief for the poor. Frederick Almy cited city data showing private aid outperforms public relief, while Frederick H. Wines urged recognizing relief as a right and accepting private responsibility. Dr. Lee K. Frankel was to discuss treating families with sickness.

United Charities East Twenty-second Street Frederick Almy Buffalo Charity Organization Society Almy Brooklyn Philadelphia Frederick H. Wines New Jersey State Charities Aid Association National Conference of Charities and Correction Lee K. Frankel United Hebrew Charities

Misfortunes Struck Falk Family in One Afternoon

Samuel Falk watched one son at the New York hospital when another son was carried there and died after falling from a fourth floor window at 466 Seventh Avenue. Earlier burglars had robbed his tailoring shop of $200. His younger son Lewis, age unknown, fell from the same window as his parents suffered shock.

Samuel Falk New York HF Hspital Seventh Avenue Mr. Falk Charles Lewis

Training ship seized in New Jersey attachment case

The training ship Young America for the Nautical Preparatory School of Rhode Island was seized by Middlesex County Sheriff Carman in an attachment action brought by Newark designer William E. Winant who claims 4800 dollars. The vessel, built in Perth Amboy, is funded by Rhode Island donors to prepare for naval service.

New York Times New Brunswick N. J Nautical Preparatory School Rhode Island Perth Amboy Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Perth Amboy Sheriff Carman Middlesex County William E. Winant Newark

Pearce Chosen as Albany Medical College Adjunct

Dr. R. M. Pearce of Philadelphia has been selected as successor to Dr. George Blumer in the Albany Medical College Faculty as adjunct professor of pathology and bacteriology and director of the Bender Hygienic Laboratory. Dr. Blumer retires Sept. 1 and Pearce will take charge. Assistants named include Dr. E. McD. Stanton of New York and Dr. Charles K. Winne of Mt. Wilson Md.

New York Times Albany N. Y R. M. Pearce Philadelphia George Blumer Albany Medical College Bender Hygienic Laboratory Pr. Blumer Pearce

Record Sunday traffic on Brooklyn Rapid Transit peaks

Officials report 1,500,000 passengers carried on BRT cars, 250,000 more than the previous peak. The surge attributed to the first Summer fair Sunday, drawing crowds to the lines.

Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company

Maxwell to be MKT General Manager July 1

J W Maxwell of Dallas will be appointed Assistant General Manager of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway system with headquarters in St Louis. E M Alvord current Parsons Division Superintendent will succeed Maxwell as Superintendent of Texas Fines.

New York Times Dallas J. W. Maxwell Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway System St. Louis E. M. Alvord Parsons Kan Maxwell Texas

Henderson resigns as Santa Fe motive power chief

Topeka Kansas June 29 G R Henderson superintendent of motive power for the Santa Fe Railroad has tendered his resignation effective August 1 He cites health reasons and says retirement is desired following friction with Santa Fe employees.

Topeka Kan G. R.henderson Santa Fé Railroad

Treasury circular bans bond refunds after July 31 1903

Secretary Shaw issues a circular stating that after July 31 1903 the Treasury Department will not refund or receive bonds for refunding under Department Circular No 34 dated March 2 1903. The notice directs bondholders and agents to act accordingly.

Washington Shaw Treasury Department Department

Electrician Falls From Pole Drowns Near Shiten shing River

Robert Baker an Erie Railroad Company electrician yesterday attempted to repair a light on a pole by a freight shed near the passenger station at Shiten shing. He lost his balance while climbing and fell into the river where he drowned.

Robert Baker Erie Railroad Company

Steamboat Service to Rockaway Beach Inaugurated

The Knickerbocker Steamboat Company will launch the Rockaway Beach service tomorrow morning using the Grand Republic and General Slocum. The Grand Republic has been prepared for a roof garden night service with a thirty foot stage erected.

Knickerbocker Steamboat Company Rockaway Beach Grand Republic General Slocum

Playwright Franklin Fyles Improves After Illness

Franklin Fyles a playwright and critic at 114 West Ninety-fourth Street was reported to be improving at 7 pm last evening with doctors holding faint hopes for recovery after a serious heart disease illness.

Franklin Fyles West Ninety-fourth Street

Weather Roundup For Eastern States

New England and New York areas see warm trend with Tuesday partly cloudy conditions and fresh north winds. Midweek turns fair in the east with warmer temperatures and light to variable winds. Delaware and Maryland also mostly fair with warmth returning by Wednesday.

Washington Mississippi River Michigan Peninsula New England Middle Atlantic States South Atlantic Coast Montana Dakotas Plateau Middle Plateau Rocky Mountain Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Upper Lakes Lower Lakes European Grand Banks New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware West Virginia District of Columbia Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota

August Flyhouse Damage on East 161st Street

A minor incident occurred at 373 East 161st Street from Sunday night to Monday night. The August Flyhouse sustained trifling damage with no injuries reported.

East One Hundred and Sixty-first

Fire destroys mills and shops in Wilkinsburg suburb

A fire in Wilkinsburg near Pittsburg early today destroyed W F Younzk s planing mill Firmin s ink factory William Mur doch s dwelling H B Guinette s black smith s shop and R Swisshelm s stable with total losses estimated at 75000 dollars.

Pittsburg Penn Wilkinsburg W. F. Younzk Firmin William Murdoch H. B. Guinette R. Swisshelm

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