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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

5

Gould Defends Criticism of Hearn in Controversy

Dr. George M. Gould responds to criticism of Lafcadio Hearn in a letter to The New York Times, defending his claims in Concerning Lafcadio Hearn and detailing disputes over Hearn’s library, accusations of trickery, and alleged persecution delirium. Redway corroborates Gould’s view, noting Hearn’s dependence during a Philadelphia visit and Gould’s financial support.

DR. Gould Hearn New York Times Philadelphia George M. Gould Lefcad Ellwood Hendrick Mr. MacDonald Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co J. W. Redway Gould Elwood Hendrick Lafcadio Hearn Harper’s Magazine Hendrick Japan TIMES

Boys given long terms in prison for murder

Four youths aged 16 to 19 were sentenced for manslaughter in New York courts. Raphael Sforza, 16, was sent to State Prison for seven to fifteen years after a fatal stabbing. John Bell, 19, Thomas Haher, 17, and John Ryan, 18, received prison terms up to fifteen years amid testimony of reformatories and probation law abuse. Mothers wept as Ryan laughed.

Justice Goff Supreme Court Rosalsky Raphael Sforza House of Refuge Randall's Island Conner Sforza Mayer O'Shansky John Ryan West Thirty-second Street Chin Lung Ryan Haher Bell

Journeyman tailored suits in wide range

The catalog describes suits in tan brown gray and olive shades with fabrics including worsted velour cassimere and Saxony. Prices range from 17 to 25 with many $22.50 to $25 garments and 25 models from leading American tailoring houses.

Melton New York America

Brill Brothers Open Late at New York Stores

Brill Brothers advertise four Manhattan locations open today late into the evening. The Cortlandt n Greenwich, Broadway near Chambers, Union Square, and 125th Street outlets all promote hours extending to 9 to 11 PM with late shopping.

Broadway N. Chambers Union Square 14Th N. B’way 125Th Street Corner 3d A New York Fifth Avenue Columbus Avenue West 125Th Street Prooklyn Fulton Street

Life Savers Rescued 573 This Record Made by the American Society

The American Life Saving Society reports in 1907 four thousand two hundred life saving men staff 259 stations. They saved 5738 people from drowning in the past year. In New York City 165 stations exist with 26 on Long Island shore 10 at Albany and Troy 8 along the Hudson and 7 in other cities. About 400 people were rescued in the state. The society also teaches swimming to schoolchildren in East Twenty third Street public schools.

American Life, Saving Society Long Island Albany Troy Hudson East Twentythird Street

Brooklyn Court Awards $10,000 to Minor in Railroad Negligence Suit

George Yager, a minor, won a $10 000 verdict in Supreme Court against Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company for loss of his right leg after being struck by a car on Myrtle Avenue. The East River Terminal Railroad seeks PSC approval to build a freight line on dock property in Williamsburg from Kent Avenue to Wythe Avenue. The Fourteenth Regiment will not attend State Camp due to funds, per Albany orders. Albert Rafits 22 died by inhaling gas at 1553 Bergen Street. wife reports no visible troubles. Cornerstone and blessing for Brooklyn College of the Jesuit Fathers set for May 24 at Crown Heights Nostrand Avenue and Carroll Street.

Hearn Putnam H. M. Alden Mr. Hearn George Yager Supreme Court Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company Myrtle Avenue East River Terminal Railroad Company The Public Service Commission Williamsburg Kent Avenue North Fourth Street Wythe Avenue North Third Street Adjutant General's Office Albany Albert Rafits Bergen Street Brooklyn College Jesuit Fathers Crown Heights Nostrand Avenue Carroll Street

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