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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

14

Confession in note swindle case linked to Barry and gang

A note brokerage swindle investigation in New York lessons reveals Charles E Barry a lawyer and backer worth about 10000000, Gundlach and Shippy under arrest with ties to a colored janitor financier Robert Connell. Sherman Cutlery notes and a receiver's appointment expand the case as prosecutors press witnesses and confessions.

Tombs Court Kindleberger John Toundlach Regulus Shippy Charles E. Barry Robert Cornech Trinity Place P. C. Sherman H.H. Hull Sherman Cutlery Company Keyport N. J Gundlach-Barry Astor House Gundlach Mr. Sherman Mr. Hull Charles E.barry Barry Hved Buckingham Fiftieth Street Fifth Avenue Sherman Company Gundlich Betts Philadelphia Tarry

Hearings On McIntyre Asset Location Prolonged

United States Commissioner Gilchrist postponed the hearing on the defunct T A McIntyre Co brokerage firm assets until tomorrow at 8 p m due to unserved witnesses including Ewén McIntyre the elder McIntyre is believed to have left the city while T A McIntyre remains hospitalized in a sanitarium Receivers report two life insurance policies with Equitable each 100000 with 6000 annual premium and a borrowed 15000 equal to cash value A check to cover premiums through July 1 was returned by Equitable as the receivers seek payment of the annual premium.

United States Gilchrist Ewén McIntyre T. A. McIntyre T. A McIntyre Equitable Alse Ernst

No Sale Yet of U P Bonds Reported Price 33 Percent

A circulated report in the financial district yesterday says Union Pacific bonds may be priced at 33 percent to the banking syndicate expected to underwrite or buy the issue. Earlier chatter put the near term issue at 40 million of an authorized 100 million. Bankers declined to confirm terms or sale arrangements.

Union Pacific

Cotton acreage cut planned across cotton states

Special to The New York Times reports farmers in Alabama and across the cotton states will plow under part of their cotton lands to guard against an excessive crop. Many locals already vote to reduce acreage as floods and cold damage force replanting. 20 to 24 percent of original land may shift to corn grass and forage crops. Fields serving over a million farmers will feel the impact and government figures due for May 25 will be revised.

New York Times Birmingham Ala Farmers’ Co-operative Ang Union Texas Oklahoma Mississippi Louisiana

Roosevelt as a Boy Orator Honored by Seamen Society

A 10 year old Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech for the American Seamen's Friend Society. An autographed photograph was presented at the group's annual meeting as it plans a $325,000 Seamen’s Institute at West and Jane Streets. Officers were re-elected and trustees chosen for another term.

Roosevelt American Seamen's Friend Society New Seamen's Institute Pier 18 Malden Stem Capt. Doane C Charless. Stoddard Daniel Barnes G. McPherson Hunter Clarence C. Pinneo Ton Frederick B. Dalzell Fritz von Briesen Theodore L. Peters West Jane Streets

Ice Company loses bid to inspect Grand Jury minutes

Supreme Court Justice Davis denied the American Ice Company's motion to inspect the January Grand Jury minutes. The court ruled that granting the request would provide the accused with evidence before final grand jury action.

American Ice Company Supreme Court Davis

Logan Deal Sues Senator Agnew Over Stock Transfer Fraud

John J. Gibbons seeks an injunction against Senator George B. Agnew to stop disposal of more than 100000 San Luis Mining Co shares as security for a 150000 loan. Gibbons alleges fraud known to Agnew. Agnew claims the loan was company related and he did not know of title irregularities. The suit names Walter Logan heirs and others. May 18 hearing set for permanent injunction.

John J. Gibbons San Luis Mining Company of Mexico Justice Greenbaum Supreme Court George B. Agnew Gibbons Agnew San Luis Company Walter S. Logan Logan, Demond, Hanford & Read William Street Logan Myra B. Martin George B. Treadwell Senator Agnew Hollister Walter Logan Janette Logan Bayles Eliza K. Logan Davis William A. Adair Pavis Dexter, Osborne & Fleming Broadway Fleming

Firebug Strikes Tenement Fire Series On West Twenty-ninth Street

Over ten days seven fires have been set at 140 West Twenty-ninth Street with oil soaked papers dropped from a skylight. Detective Kieffer shot at a shadowy figure, but the arsonist escaped. Police surveil the building as Greek tenants face possible secret society links. A second incendiary blaze at 126-128 West Twenty-eighth Street caused minor damage and led to the rescue of residents, while oil had been sprinkled in the walls of the burned apartment and a man named Giovanni Pardello was pulled from bed with minor burns.

West Twenty-ninth Street Kieffer West Thirtieth Street West Twenty-eighth Street Hook and Ladder Company 26 Giovanni Pardello

Gems Boeck Stole in Court

Edward J. Boeck, who pleaded guilty to stealing about $200,000 in jewelry, was arraigned before Justice Goff in the Criminal Branch as the items were presented in evidence. One piece, a $25,440 diamond necklace, was missing. Boeck claimed he sold it in San Francisco for $2,000. Justice Goff ordered the jewelry held, with civil replevin suits to determine ownership. Brueck, about 50, sold jewelry on commission and pawned items. he was arrested in San Francisco after a detective encounter. He faces up to seventy years in Sing Sing and was remanded to the Tombs until Wednesday.

Edward J. Boeck Justice Goff Supreme Court Boeck San Francisco Brueck Sing Sing

Dinner for Cardinal Logue Closes New York Diocese Centenary

Archbishop Farley hosts farewell dinner at the episcopal residence with Cardinal Logue and centennial committee chairs. Notables include ex-Justice O'Brien, General Chairman, Bishop Brown, and several clergymen. A reception followed. Logue receives gold medallion replicas. He departs for Rochester and Niagara Falls, with plans for return next week yet to be announced.

New York Farley Cardinal Logue Madison Avenue Fiftieth Street Morgan J. O’brien John D.crimmins Brown Herman Ridder Mgrs Mooney Lavelle Hares DT SG AF McMackin Pather Robert Quinn Father J. Brown Butler Catholic Club Rochester Niagara Falls

Bad Boys' Schools Next Move in New York Board Plans

The Board of Superintendents committees study siting disciplinary schools for incorrigible boys while rejecting corporal punishment and aiming to keep girls out. They seek suitable locations and qualified teachers as part of public school reform.

New York Board of Superintendents Board of Education

City to open first public school for the deaf

Miss Margaret A. Regan Philadelphia? No, principal of Public School 107 in Manhattan has been elected chief of the citys first public deaf school to be opened in September in the Twenty third Street building near Third Avenue. The Board of Education will confirm the selection. The school will use lip reading as the primary instruction with a three year program and later add standard subjects plus manual training to aid employment.

Margaret A. Regan West Tenth Street Manhattan Board of Education Twenty-third Street Third Avenue Lio

Fire destroys factory and warehouse in Massachusetts

WESTBOROUGH Mass May 11 a fire threatened the business district and destroyed a factory storage warehouse holding C B Foster Bedstead Co beds and Armour Beef Co offices. Loss estimated 30000. CHATHAM Ontario May 11 Merlin village block destroyed in morning fire with losses around 60000.

Westborough Mass C. B. Foster ‘Bedstead Company Armour Beef Company Chatham Ontario Merlin

Yesterday's Fires Document Numerous Small Losses Across City

A compilation of fire incidents reports losses at many addresses including 1:20 140 West 29th Street and 4:35 808 Columbus Avenue. Entries name property damage, affected residents or businesses such as H Werrin C L Coleman and Charles Pitt with amounts ranging from small trifling sums to several hundred dollars. The list records times, street addresses, and brief notes like trifling slight or minor damage.

A.M West 29Th St West Sist St Edward Hickey West 27Th St Columbus H. Werrin C. L. Coleman Charles Pitt Stanton St Samuel Goseck Allen St Ida Alvert Madison St Davis Shappiro East 54Th John Celon Essex St Rose Dalzamitz Rutgers Fernstein Wendover and Park Avs Bernard Stverah BD. de Wien East 15Th St Wm. Fitzgerald Slight Fred Witted Sean East 145Th St J. Heimberger East 14Th St Max Polleje Wilson & Co Columbia St Ellen Graya Rivington St P. Magnan East 80Th St Louis Singer Jackson St Jacob Karmel Broome St Jacob Jarboy Cherry St Webster Hanna Naden Union Square East Keith Proctor East 104Th St D. Malone N. Wegler

Inmates Exhibit Delusions At Manhattan Hospital Event

Three patients from Manhattan State Hospital on Ward's Island appeared at the Academy of Medicine on West Forty third Street for a neurology section meeting. They spoke as exhibits, detailing paranoia and epileptic mania before an audience of medical and legal professionals. The session included questions, personal histories, and remarks on electric treatment, with a legal discussion on insanity defenses led by Assistant District Attorney Arthur Train.

Manhattan State Hospital For the Insane Ward's Island Academy of Medicine West Forty-third Street Floyd Haviland Wall Street Manhattan State Hospital Floyd Europe Germany San Francisco New York Ben Chambers Haviland West Fred Lillian Wussell Chicago Arthur Train Bartow S. Weeks Dike Brooklyn Nott

Rea Warns Wall Street On Economic Outlook

Samuel Rea vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad warned in Boston dispatches that business conditions remain fragile and Wall Street should not be overly optimistic. He noted 413000 idle railroad cars as of April 29 and suggested railroads may endure a prolonged period with limited capacity. He added wage and rate disputes require decisive action by Washington and shippers.

Samuel Rea Pennsylvania Railroad Boston Wall Street Rea Pennsylvania Washington

Badeau Defeats Budd in Consolidated Exchange Election

Charles H. Badeau won re election as President of the Consolidated Exchange defeating Ogden D Budd as 762 of 1200 members voted the largest turnout on record. F A Luther beat Aron de Cordova for First Vice President and E R Betts defeated H G Romaine for Second Vice President. Treasurer E Grant and Chairman Valentine Mott were re elected. An unopposed Stock Exchange ticket named R H Thomas for re election. result announced next day.

Charles H. Badeau Consolidated Exchange Ogden D. Budd Exchange Tammany Badeau Budd Mr. Badeau F. A. Luther Aron de Cordova E. R. Betts H. G. Romaine E. R .Grant Valentine Mott Financial The Stock Exchange R. H. Thomas

Brokers' Golf Tournament at Knollwood

Stock Exchange golfers stage their twelfth annual event on May 16 at Knollwood Country Club Elmsford Westchester with first second and third prizes for net scores and a gold medal for gross. Richard King reports ninety entries including C B Macdonald A L Norris H F Whitney Daniel Chauncey Daniel Bacon J J Manning J G Dettmer and W P Simons who won the second cup at Garden City last week.

Stock Exchange Knollwood Country Club Elmsford Westchester Richard King Knollwood Club C. B. Macdonald A. L. Norris H. F. Whitney Daniel Chauncey Daniel Bacon J. J. Manning J. G. Dettmer W. P. Simons Garden City

Insolvent H and H Manufacturing Co Receiver Named

Creditors include David C Whyte 900 Joseph Fuhrmann 100 and Charles Fox 10. Company at 554 562 West Twenty fifth Street alleged insolvent. On May 6 referential payments totaling 680 to two creditors. Judge Hough appointed James N Rosenberg as receiver. Liabilities 110000 assets 50000. Incorporated May 14 1901 capital stock 100000 increased to 325000 in December.

Multiphone Company Broadway Peter Zucker Isaac Thurman Vandyck, Churchill & Co Jacob Weiss Clarm Albers Brothers Ek. H. Leggett Hough Jesse Wtson Paul H. Sheridan Thorman H. & H. Manufacturing Company West Twenty-fifth Street David C. Whyte Joseph Fuhrmann Charles Fox James N. Rosenberg

Committee forms plan to stabilize Toledo Railways debt

After a creditors meeting with principal bondholders, a committee was appointed to formulate a definite plan to handle the companys outstanding indebtedness and restore its financial strength.

Toledo Railways and Light Company

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