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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

3

Ideal Melodiste Player Piano Recital Offer

Prospective purchasers are urged to consider the Ideal Melodiste player piano as a superior alternative to renowned pianos like Steinway Chickering Hardman Lohmer Knabe and Weber. Early opportunities to place one in your home with small payments and flexible terms are advertised along with daily recitals and demonstrations for interested buyers.

Steinway Chickering Hardman Lohmer Knabe Weber

Bookette on Player Pianos Free Guide

An illustrated booklet explains how player pianos are built in plain English. It helps readers choose the right instrument and invites requests for BOOKLET A.

Gunness Victims Killed By Chloral Poison

A LaPorte report ties Bella Gunness to murders across the farm. Ray Lamphere’s actions and minister Rev. Schell’s interviews emerge as investigators seek charges of murder and arson. Autopsies report hair in Helgelein’s clenched fist and evidence of unnatural deaths.

New York Times Laporte Ind Gunness Farm Ray Lamphere Bella Qunness Indiana Gunness E. A. Schell First Methodist Church Lamphere Andrew Helgelein J. H. William Meyer Mansfield Jennie Olsen Helgelein Ralph N. Smith

Emil Greening Links Mrs Gunness to Three Killings Month

Emil C Greening claims the Mrs Gunness tale is true and that she is hiding in Chicago where she had many friends He says the Gunness house killed three victims each month while he was there and that she often kept whisky and perhaps used poison He did not hear gunfire though pistols and valuables were scattered around

Laporte Michigan City Oklahoma City Okla Emil C. Greening

Gunness Murders Drive Man to Death by Own Action

Warsaw Indiana May 11 A 70 year old man Jacob Pouch, deranged by Gunness murder reports, took his own life last night according to local accounts.

Gunness Man Warsaw Ind Jacob Pouch

Taxicab Runs Down Woman in Midtown Robbery Suspect Arrested

Mrs Viola Moore was struck by a taxicab at Eighth Avenue and Fifty seventh Street while waiting for a ride. She alleges three men robbed her of 79 dollars sewn in her dress. Driver John Newman, 21, of West 143rd Street, was arrested after claiming he swerved to avoid a sightseeing car. The injured woman was taken to Roosevelt Hospital and is expected to recover.

Andrew Helgelein Helgelein Eighth Avenue Fifty-seventh Street Viola Moore West Fifty-seventh Street John Newman West 143d

Waste and debts shadow Third Avenue system collapse

Public Utilities receiver Frederick W. Whitridge reports 36 million dollars wasted on the Third Avenue system with 200 thousand to trace and four million needed for immediate repairs and improvements. He questions bond proceeds usage, outlines costly repairs, and sees little recoverable value for bondholders. He seeks court approval for 2.5 million in certificates and urges abandonment of many claims against Metropolitan and New York City Railway for stage money.

Frederick W. Whitridge Third Avenue Railroad Public Service Commission Third Avenue National City Bank National Bank of Commerce Ceiver Bronx Pelham Parkway Third Avenue System Metropolitan New York City Railway Whitridge

Croker at Fire Inquiry

Commissioners Mitchell and Gallaher questioned Chief Croker and Deputy Water Commissioner Loughman in a Fire Department inquiry. Croker denied involvement in specifications. Loughman admitted pressuring a hose test change to a fire engine test for fairness. Hearing adjourned to this morning.

Croker Loughman Windsor Mitchel and Gallaher Fire Department

New Haven Road Reports Largest Quarterly Deficit

The New Haven Road posted its largest quarterly deficit since 1893 for January through March. The line shows a $668,837 shortage versus a $49,109 surplus a year earlier, with no dividend paid. Operating expenses dropped to $8,880,113, while gross earnings fell to $16,015,741 and net earnings to $2,033,127.

New York Times New Haven Conn New Haven Road Mellen

Grand Jury Report Upheld in Kissena Park Scandal Case

In Flushing Supreme Court yesterday Justice Garrettor denied the motions by John R. Paris and Edward A. MacDougal to expunge from Grand Jury minutes the presentment naming individuals connected to the Kissena Park scandal.

Flushing

Evans' Cream Ale described as ideal springtime beverage

Evans' Cream Ale compares to cream in milk and is touted as a fresh, enticing drink that enhances meals. The text positions it as a zestful, satisfying beverage for heart and pleasure and notes availability at clubs, cafes, restaurants, and wholesale depots in New York City at 35th Street and 12th Avenue.

New York City 35Th St 12Th Ava

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