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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1908

Page

2

Anarchists Defend Arrested Comrades in Philadelphia

Defendants argue their aid to unemployed workers and support for Volunteera De Piau and Einberg. Berkman declares innocence, laments police methods, and claims violence is not advocated. He links crime to Frick and Homestead, framing sacrifice as humanitarian. Anarchist federation details emerge amid police actions.

Philadelphia Volunteera de Piau Einberg Er Berkman East Thirteeth Street New York

Socialist Committee Probes Bomb Incident In New York

A seven member Socialist Party panel met in Morris Hillquit’s office to investigate a Union Square bomb incident. They report police brutality claims and plan to collect statements from eye witnesses at multiple offices with stenographers to handle testimonies for further evidence.

Socialist Party Morris Hillquit Broadway Bruno Louis Zimm Conference of New York Union Square J. A. Behrlinger Unemployed Conference of Brooklyn Joseph Wauhope Schmittberger

Socialist Party Publication Plan Cited for Broad Distribution

The document outlines a plan to print copies for the party and distribute them citywide. It notes that collected evidence will underpin charges against police officials for brutal conduct by officers under their command.

Socialist Party

Emma Goldman Heads North From Minneapolis

Emma Goldman left Minneapolis for Winnipeg after learning Alexander Berkman was arrested in New York and later freed. Dr. Ben Reitman, slated to join, stayed behind, signaling plans to organize unemployed protests in Minneapolis.

New York Times Minneapolis Emma Goldman Winnipeg Canada Ben R. Reitman Chicago Alexander Berkman Mother Barth New York Miss Goldman Berkman North Reitman

East Side Crisis Conference Denounces Bomb Thrower

The East Side Crisis Conference a Socialist group active in organizing the unemployed met at Union Vaudeville Theatre 183 Eldridge Street last night to discuss the Saturday bomb throwing in Union Square. Speakers denounced the act of Silverstein and planned an indoor unemployed meeting.

East Side Union Vaudeville Theatre Eldridge Street Union Square Silverstein

Public works urged to aid 200000 unemployed in Brooklyn

Brooklyn residents, led by Justice F E Crane, urged immediate public improvements to relieve unemployment. At the Manufacturers' Association rooms the meeting passed two resolutions backing rapid public works and demanding legislative inquiry into industrial depressions. Attendees included Rev Nichola and other local leaders. copies were to be presented to Gov Hages and city officials.

Brooklyn F. E. Crane Manufacturers’ Association Court Street James T. Hofle William. “I. Nichola Charles HE. Teale Alfred J. Boulton Norman S. _ Dike Simeon Rothschild E. W. McCarty Nathan 8. Jonas William J. White Alfred T. White

Rev F C Brown Expelled by Fairfield County Baptists

The Fairfield County Baptist Association in South Norwalk voted to withdraw fellowship and surrender Rev. Frank C. Brown's ordination certificates after charges of conduct unbecoming a minister were admitted. He confessed, with allegations including sending improper letters to Clara Raymond, 27, daughter of Charles Raymond. Brown, 58, led Rowayton Baptist Church for eight years.

South Norwalk Conn Fairfield County Baptist Association Frank C. Brown Baptist Rowayton Brown Clara Raymond Charles Raymond Norwal Mr. Brown Rowayton Baptist Church

Brooklyn secretary tied to post card theft case

Joseph Dexter of 4 420 Eighteenth Avenue Brooklyn faced arraignment before Magistrate Barlow at the Tombs Court on grand larceny charges from Souvenir Postal Novelty Company 45 Mercer Street. Dexer admitted shipping the cards but denied responsibility claiming salesman Benjamin Levy ordered them. Dexter held on 1000 bail as friends defend his character and say he may have been misled.

Joseph Dexter Eighteenth Avenue Brooklyn Barlow Tombs Court Mercer Street Dexter Benjamin Levy Penn Street Ridley Memorial Episcopal Church Ocean Parkway Lawrence Avenue

Wadsworth Backed for Governor by Hughes Indorsed

Chau tauqua County Republicans elected delegates to two State Conventions. In the Second District resolutions favored nominating Speaker James W. Wadsworth for Governor. The candidacy of Gov. Hughes for President was indorsed in both districts.

Jamestown N. J Chautauqua County James W. Wadsworth Gov. Hughes

Immigrant Davidson Family Reunites After Sea Voyage

John Davidson and his nine children aged up to 17 arrived on the Caledonia from Glasgow. David son, who settled near Deposit, N Y, recently returned home to visit his mother and siblings. The family’s migration follows a prosperous year and a half for David.

John Davidson Caledonia Glasgow Davidson Deposit N. Y

Hill envoy to Germany confirmed amid Berlin talks

Washington sources say President Roosevelt will nominate Dr. David Jayne Hill for ambassador to Germany with Tower to be succeeded in May. Berlin signals emphasize Emperor William’s favorable view and aim to boost American prestige, while German officials dispute rumors and stress Hill’s qualifications.

Washington Berlin David Jayne Hill Baron von Sternburg White House Roosevelt Root Bacon Mr. Hill Hill John Hay Germany Senate Ambassador Tower Messrs Ridley Russia Dudley Brazil O’brien Japan Riddle Congress Dr. Hill America United Venice Corfu Hague

Protest Over Telephone Contract Price By Douglaston Civic

The Civic Association of Douglaston Long Island protests New York and New Jersey Telephone Company over higher contract rates for Douglaston subscribers. Previously on Great Neck exchange at 48 dollars yearly plus 25 cents per Manhattan call, they moved to Flushing exchange with 15 cent rate to Manhattan yet kept 48 dollar annual contract. Bayside and other areas on the same exchange pay 5 dollars annually. The group calls this discrimination and demands equal pricing.

The Civic Association of Douglaston L. I New York Bayside Civic Association

Editor Jacob Saperstein Faces Threat Letters in Union Square

The Jewish Morning Journal editor Jacob Saperstein received three Yiddish letters yesterday in Union Square. One demanded money while the others threatened his life. He attributes the abuse to his outspoken stance but says he is unafraid and will not change his editorial approach.

Jacob ‘Saperstein Jewish Morning Journal Union’ Square

Death by Own Action Shocks Real Estate Operator

John Milton Stanaland a Broadway real estate operator and friend of Walter Stedman fatally shot himself after a period of grim mood tied to business troubles. He died at his West 188th Street home after a pistol wound to the heart and a head wound. His wife cited tax and assessment pressures on suburban property and the earlier suicide of Walter Stedman as likely factors in his death.

Walter Stedman Wall Street John Milton Stanaland 100 Broadway Mr. Stanaland West 188Th Street Bessie Miss Stanaland

Persian Consul Robbed in Fifth Avenue Jewelry Store

Dikran G. Kelekian the Persian Consul in New York reported a Sunday night robbery at his 275 Fifth Avenue store. Jewels valued at 1425 were taken through a bottom window gap despite a two inch mesh screen and night watchman. The consulate plans to sue the private protection firm that sold him screens and protection.

Fifth Avenue Dikran G. Kelekian New York Elekian

Fifth Avenue Association Forms To Beautify Street

Merchants hotel owners and property holders on Fifth Avenue met at the Holland House and organized a new Fifth Avenue Association. Initial membership stands at about 100 firms with plans to grow. An Executive Committee was elected and will select officers next Monday.

Fifth Avenue Holland House Robert Grier Cooke J. S. Holbrook Gorham Company W. D. Bloodfood Curtis Bell Louis Kilmarx William Post Sackett Mme. Obry Gustav Baumann Roland Knoedler A. Simonson Henry A. Liebrecht William Knabe A. S. Frissell Fifth Avenue Bank Max Landay Edward Hatch Lord & Taylor Simon Brentano W. M. Kendall McKim, Mead & White

Mrs Blanche Andrews sanity petition before Supreme Court

On a writ of habeas corpus sued by Constant A. Andrews, banker, Mrs Blanche L Andrews will be produced before Justice O Gorman. She is in Dr Flavius Packers Bronx sanitarium where the writ targets Dr Packers custody. Her husband seeks release asserting sanity and return home after proposed 30 day test by Dr A W Ferris.

Stock Broker C. BE Stade & Co Arrested in Larceny Case

Charles E. Stade trading as C BE Stade & Co was arrested on a grand larceny charge filed by Martha H. Browne. He was held on $1,000 bail and surrendered by bondsmen. Justice O Gorman denied a habeas corpus writ and remanded Stade to the Tombs.

Charles E. Stade C. BE. Stade & Co Broadway Martha H. Browne West Fortyfourth Street O’gorman Stade

Banker Pati Hiding Near Coney Island After Bank Flight

Pasquale Pati, missing a week with his family, is believed to be hiding in New York City. A bank receiver seeks explanations for three notes totaling 3000 dollars given by a city official, which vanished with Pati and an envelope containing them. Neighbors confirm sightings near Ocean Parkway and Coney Island as investigators search for answers.

Pasquale Patt Elizabeth Street Pati Alfred Ocean Parkway D.A. Murphy Mr. Murphy Coney Island Margaret Kelly Patis Salvator Denefrio Rosenbaum Hoadly, Lauterbach & Johnson Denofrio

Wife shot by husband then kills self in Brooklyn quarrel

Edward F. Randall, 56, shot his wife Rose, 41, at their 701 Park Place home and then killed himself. Rose, badly wounded, told bystander she was struck as she tried to call police. Police found Randall dead on a second-floor bed with a .62 caliber revolver. A 1906 will left all property to Rose. motive linked to funding niece Ruby in Manhattan institution.

Edward F. Randall Rose Park Place Brooklyn Randall John P. Ryan Mrs. Randall Ryan Hugo Wensche Albert O. Griffiths Blake Grand Avenue Downes Randall Homie Ranalls Ranalls Were Looked Upon As Well To Do. Mr. Randall Ruby Manhattan

Farmers Joke Club Reports on Queens Highway Work

A Bayside meeting of the Farmers' Joke Club showcased humor while backing a 6,000-property owner protest about Queens Third Ward highway work. Members cited payroll numbers and ridiculed foremen to highlight alleged inefficiency.

Farmers Borough of Queens Literary Hall Bayside L. L William K. Vanderbilt, Jr G. Howland Leavitt David L. van Nostrand Henry D. Lott Queens Borough George H. Gill Long Island City Charles Powell

Long Island potato growers form price alliance

More than 200 farmers meet in Riverhead to organize the Long Island Exchange aimed at setting fair potato prices. They plan to sell to a holding company and report details at a May meeting, arguing consolidation will empower growers against dealer prices.

Riverhead L. I Gilbert E. Aldrich James Young Long Island Long Island Exchange de Forrest Wells T. Downs Henry Talmage

Board of Education to keep size until 1910 assurance

An Albany reply confirms the Board of Education will not be reduced before January 1, 1910. The bill to shrink from forty six to fifteen members will not be taken up at this session.

Board of Education Albany

Mayor signs coroner bill on embalming suspicions

Mayor McClellan signed Coroner Harburger's bill preventing embalming of a body in suspicious deaths without coroner permission. Violations carry up to one year in jail or a fine of up to 500 dollars or both, with the law effective immediately upon the governor's signature.

McClellan Harburger

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