Doctor Baxter Convicted of Selling Morphine at Workhouse
Dr Charles F Baxter was found guilty in Special Sessions of selling morphine to a prisoner at the workhouse. Key witness Susan Daniels testified she received marked money from Baxter and two officers recovered marked bills. Baxter faces sentencing July 5 and is under additional indictment for accepting money from a patient for privileges. Commissioner Davis observed the proceedings.
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Long Island
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City Prison Population Rise Likely Under New Drug Law
Commissioner Katharine P. Davis urged the Board of Estimate to convene as the Boylan anti-drug law takes effect on January 1, signaling a sharp rise in prisoner counts and prompting administrative action.
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Commissioner of Corréction
Katharine Plavis
Board of Estimate
New Drug Law Sparks Debate on Prisoner Care
A proposed amendment to health law would separate drug users from other prisoners and require hospital and bath facilities. Commissioner Davis estimates about 1000 drug habit victims in the city and warns the system may struggle to comply without adequate treatment centers.
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New York Life Hullstina
Lafayette Street
New County Cort House
Corpmissioner
Davis
Prendergast
Drug sentence in Queens Court exposes heroin network
Jadee Humphrey sentenced Jam J Holly to the Elmira Reformatories after pleading guilty to using and selling heroin and cocaine. Holly disclosed drug handling methods in Queens, aiding authorities. Brother Thomas Woolly faces trial on drug possession charges as prosecutors seek a broader Queens cleanup.
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Queens County Court
Jam J. Holly
Hollis
Elmira
Holly
Queens
Stolio
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Beir
Humberey
Queens County
Grant Replies To Wife In Support Suit
Jesse R. Grant son of President Grant answered the suit for support filed by Mrs. Elizabeth Grant in the County Clerk's office. He admitted small payments but said 12 a month was rent for a house he owns and claimed his wife had 3400 yearly income besides that rent. He said after separation he asked her to return and promised to support her.
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Grant
Elizabeth Grant
Rant
Actress Mrs May De Sousa Haines Receives Bankruptcy Discharge
Actress Mrs May De Sousa Haines, who resided on West End Avenue, filed for bankruptcy on September 27 and received a discharge yesterday from Judge Hand. Debts totaled 11,005.70 with portions tied to London and Glasgow, while assets were 400 dollars.
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de Sousa Haines
West End Avenue
Judee Hand
London
Glasgow
Salem Relief Scandal Ties Clothing Repeats to Fire Losses
In Salem Massachusetts a relief scandal unfolds as bread and clothing are diverted and resold in Lynn. The Relief Committee authorizes a $5000 budget and creates a civilian director to organize a relief force, while militiamen remain for now. Authorities tighten housing and fireproofing plans as rebuilding begins and a five member citizens board is urged.
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Mass
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Cole
Relief Committee
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Helborp
Committee On
General Committee
Frank F. Cutting
Waltham
Cutting
Hurley
Insurance Clearing House
John A. Cabeen
Board of Trade
Cabeen
Citizens’ Committee of One Hundred
Gov. Walsh
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Walsh
State considers bonds to aid fire sufferers in Salem
Boston June 29 relief committee reports 200 missing relatives from the Salem fire as residents seek aid. Senate introduces a measure to issue state bonds to assist rebuilding and relief, referred to Rules for study by the Legislative Committee.
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Boston
Salem
Judiciary
Senate
Senitor McCarthy
Marlboro
Committee On Rules
Legislative Com
Borough President Granted Revolver Permit After Threats
Marcus M. Marks Borough President received threatening letters over city markets and obtained a revolver permit from Chief McAdoo. A warning urged him to stop pushing markets. a subsequent note prompted the permit and Marks to leave the city for protection.
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Marcus M. Marks
McAdoo
Rosenthal
Marks
Henry Adams
Mr. Marks
Adams
Bellevue Hospital loses a cherished ambulance horse
Baby, the hospital’s famous ambulance horse, died aged twenty one after years of faithful service. Alice the dog guardian defended Baby at the stable, grieved beside the body, and warded off all approaching by hospital staff. Baby had assisted in calls to major sites including the Hotel Royal and Park Avenue Hotel.
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Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
Alice
Boston Youll
Board of Health
Qoval
Wis Hotel
Park Avenue Hotel
Tar Huilding
Park Race
Angle Waist Company
Hotels Debate Tips for Porters and Drivers
Some hotels pay porters and drivers a dollar from the cashier for bringing guests. Managers differ on the practice, condemning only when porters use unfair means to steer traffic. Reports say some porters and cab drivers mislead travelers about hotel fullness to divert patrons. The hotel association will review the ethics of this tipping scheme.
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