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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
3
Jerome Thaw case moves to a hearing in Dutchess County court after adjournment. Justice Morse reserves transfer to New York while Garvan argues for comprehensive testimony across Europe and a lengthy inquiry into Thaw's sanity and confinement.
The article notes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw offered to testify for her husband if needed to win his freedom as Thaw faces a Dutchess County court case funded by New York County. Observers question the legality and Jerome’s reaction to a possible release bid. Roger O Mara predicts Thaw will soon be free and start a business career, while a professor and keeper from Matteawan are referenced.
The Atlantic battleship fleet is rejoined by the second squadron from Monterey and a torpedo boat destroyer flotilla from San Pedro after a stormy voyage. Admiral Evans will assume command aboard the Connecticut at Monterey. Admiral Thomas remains in command until Evans arrives. San Francisco preparations for naval review continue as Pacific squadrons gather.
Alexander Hamilton’s thirteen famed trees have all been felled with the last standing tree removed last week. The site at 142nd to 143rd Streets near Convent Avenue will be developed for buildings. Neighborhood boys sold fragments as souvenirs while older residents recall the trees’ quarter century presence. The trees stood on Hamilton’s country estate The Grange, though whether Hamilton planted them remains disputed.
Eight hundred Yonkers teamsters walked out yesterday in response to a general call from William Sweeney of the Yonkers Teamsters Local and Charles Jennings of the National Organizer. Most say they want to work, fearing violence, while the drivers cite rising living costs and unpaid union dues as factors. The strike follows an informal agreement with owners for no trouble for a year, set to expire next Sunday, with no disorder reported but concern over safety.
Six Red Cross nurses from New York State join a dozen others already sent from DC and Pennsylvania to Hattiesburg Mississippi under Major W L Simpson. Funds are sought for travel and patient meals with contributions directed to Jacob H Schiff, Treasurer, NYS Branch.
Japanese Consul General K Midzuno told decorated guests at the Hotel Astor dinner that Japan welcomes growing naval power in the Pacific. He said the increase reduces Japan's responsibility for peace in the region and cemented friendship with the United States.
The Mikado event featured about twenty decorations and included Baron Takahira the Japanese ambassador as a guest. He spoke after the dinner saying the fleet visit would cement sympathy and strengthen future ties between the United States and Japan.
The body of Herman De Kruyter was found after a five week search in Muskegon Michigan. He belonged to a Black Veil death by own action club linked to a New York organization. He reportedly attempted suicide three times after receiving black veils gloves and stockings by mail and had joined the society two years ago.
Percy Wade, convicted of violating District of Columbia gambling laws by operating a bucket shop, was sentenced by Justice Barnard in Criminal Court to 30 days in jail. Wade appealed and was released on 500 dollars bail. Five other brokers face similar indictments.
Frank Rix one of two New York City public schools music directors is on trial before the Board of Education committee on charges of misconduct and neglect of duty linked to the piano scandal. Hearings continue behind closed doors as testimony and evidence are presented.
The city suspended Rix for signing a paper that led to payment doubts in February. The music director has worked without compensation for about three months. Prosecution witnesses are to be heard again next Monday as the committee adjourns to resume hearings.
In The TimEs Lost and Found column a $2.50 gold piece found in a one cent stamp machine at the Post Office is offered for return to the owner. The finder warns that the owner must identify a mark on the coin and cover the advertisement cost.
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