Desperate elopement plan ends in a suicide attempt
Dr. Jacob Haas, an east side physician, tried to kill himself at 63 Second Avenue after planning to wed his niece Fannie Thaller in defiance of a law against uncle marriages. He survived after slashing his wrist and swallowing cocaine. He claimed he wanted to die and mourned his fiancée as relatives watched in despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Haas
Fannie ‘Thaller
Miss Thaller
F.om
Providence
R. I
Haas
Second Avenue
Bullevue Hospital
Dbz
Hans
Will
Max Thaller
Seventh Avenue
Bedford Apartments
Dr. Haas
New York Eclectic School
Fourteenth Street
Austria
Dr. Lindas
Jus Mieee
Dr. Halas
Annie Alterman
Meyer. Wolff
Bellevue Hospital
Dr. Haas Wa
Simmonns
Dr. Simmons
Dr. Wolff
Isaac Kaplan
JT Gurely
Manhattan Elevated Loan Sought for 11.7 Million Bond Issue
The Manhattan Railway Company asks the Public Service Commission for 11.712 million dollars in bonds to refinance the Metropolitan Elevated Railway first mortgage due July 1 and to pay Bronx line extension costs from Tremont Avenue to Bronx Park. Morgan & Co. potential underwriters. hearings set for May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Railway Company
Manhattan
Bronx
Public Service Commission
Metropolitan Elevated Railway Company
Tremont Avenue
Bronx Park
Central Trust Company
Metropolitan Plevated Railway Company
J. i . Morgan & Co
Morgan & Co
Public Service Board
George J. Gould
Julien
JT. Davies
Charles A. Gardiner
Bronx residents oppose Lexington Avenue Subway plan
Bronx dwellers criticize Public Service Commission plans for the Lexington Avenue Subway. South Bronx Property Owners Association and North Side Board of Trade ask for changes, seeking main line extension to Third Avenue and 138th Street. Commission orders Long Island Electric Railroad to restore service on Liberty Avenue and clean its cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
Public Service Commission
Lexington Avenue
South Bronx
Third Avenue
138Th Street
Long Islind Electric Railroad
Liberty Avenue
Ission
Steinway Tunnel Decision Upholds NY & Long Island Rail
The New York Court of Appeals rules against New York City in a dispute over the Steinway tunnel project. The city sought to halt construction by challenging the railroad’s corporate power and franchise status, but the injunction blocking interference is sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Handel
City of
New York
New York & Long-Island Railroad Company
Forty-second Street
Long Island
First National Bank Declares 100 Percent Dividend
The Directors of the First National Bank declared yesterday a special dividend of 100 percent totaling 10 million dollars. The funds will be used to subscribe to the 10 million dollar capital of the First Security Company. This follows a plan announced last February for forming the First Security Company. Eight years ago the bank’s capital rose from 500 thousand to 10 million, accompanied by a 1,400 percent special cash dividend returned to stockholders as subscriptions to the expanded capital. The First Security Company will handle banking operations beyond the bank’s charter scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
First Security Company
Gold Outflow Continues as Exporters Push Gold Coin
The Assay Office prepares to export 4 million dollars in bars and likely over 1 million in coin on tomorrow's steamer. Two inquiries at the Sub Treasury seek coin supplies amid plans to shift more coin shipments to meet Germany's concessions. A single 1 million dollar coin shipment has already gone to Germany. The New York Sub Treasury holds 195 million in coin reserves, signaling no immediate shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assay Office
Germany
New York
Interest on Bond Payments by Pennsyl vania Railroad Subscriptions
Kuhn, Loeb & Co mailed checks to subscribers for a 40 million dollar Pennsylvania Railroad bond issue. Interest at 2 percent accrues from receipt dates to May 25 when bonds are delivered. Bonds sold at a discount with interest paid in advance, causing subscribers to lose nearly a month of interest. bankers have allowed 2 percent interest to adjust the matter.
Proper Food Brings Relief For Chronic Digestive Ailments
A North Hope man credits Grape Nuts with ending years of colic vomiting and headaches after breakfast. He reports gaining 30 pounds and improved strength, eating Grape Nuts at meals and meals. The Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Plans for Southern Steel reorganizes debt and equity
A bankruptcy plan for Southern Steel proposes $10 million new bonds at 4 percent for five years then 5 percent, plus 76 percent in preferred stock for general creditors. Existing stockholders receive portions in new common and preferred stock with rights to subscriptions. A new board may keep James T. Woodward as executive manager. Net earnings are projected at $1.26 million annually with fixed charges around $352,700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Steel Company
Central
James T. Woodward
No Green e Silver Cash Left
A committee for the Greene Gold and Silver Company reports no cash on hand and calls stockholders to contribute 6 cents per share to fund a full examination. They estimate 25 000 is needed to cover office costs and expert reviews. Col W C Greene proposes funding another Greene venture with repayment from future net operations. A special meeting set for May 29 to approve the plan and elect directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Gold/Silver Company
Asl
Col. W. C. Greene
Mexico
Col. Greene
Greene Consolidated Gold Company
Denver & Rio Grande Funds Move to Back Western Pacific
Directors of the Denver and Rio Grande convened in a special meeting and a subsequent conference with Western Pacific officials and bankers. They authorized issuing a new mortgage for 10 million dollars to finance the Western Pacific completion and to fund the road’s existing bonds and future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver & Rio Grande
Western Pacific
Defends New Haven Merger Amid Stock Threats
Boston May 19 The commission chairmen defended the special Commission on Commerce and Industries report on restricting the Boston and Maine New York New Haven and Hartford merger. Joseph Warner warned that without limits the New Haven could lose B M stock to Harriman interests and urged legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Special Commission On Commerce and Industries
Boston & Maine
New York, New Haven & Hantford Railroad
Joseph JL. Warner
Legislative Committee On Railroads
Warner
New Traven Road
Boston &Merine
New England
Edward H. Harriman
Southern Pacific Considers New 5 Percent Preferred Stock
Rumors report Southern Pacific directors may retire their 7 percent noncumulative preferred stock by issuing new 5 percent preferred shares to replace the old issue. Market chatter notes the 7 percent issue rose to 125 on May 12, with yesterday’s close at 119. An authority on Harriman finance said retirement had not been considered, though it could be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacifinailway
Southern Pacific
al Authority On Harriman Financing
Ank
Broadway
W. . Bryan
D.A. de Lima
U. S. Rubber Reports Higher Yearly Sales and Dividend
United States Rubber Company posts gross sales of 62.7 million for year ended March 31 up 2.13 million. Net income 3.70 million with dividends of 3.35 million and total surplus 86.18 million. President Colt notes improving prospects despite a sluggish mood and expects better results with prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
Colt
Vestal Collier Launched At New York Navy Yard Amid 30000 Cheerers
The Vestal, largest naval collier yet built, slid into water at the New York Navy Yard with 30000 spectators. Naval Constructor Baxter supervised, Miss Gladys Goodrich sponsored, and dignitaries including Rear Admiral West and Gen. Grant attended the ceremony. The vessel is 465 feet, displaced about 12556 tons, and will carry 7000 tons of coal ready for commission in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Navy Yard
Connecticut
Navy Yard
Wiliam J. Baxter
Louisiana
Baxter
Congress
New York Navy
Gladys Goodrich
Caspar F. Goodrich
Vestal
Frederick BD. Grant
Grant
Canteran
Winslow
New Hampshire
A. J. Bowley
William T. Johnson
N. N. Kellogg
Clifford H. West
U. S.N
Inspector Flood
Navy Yard Marine Band
Miss Goodrich
NEW CHICAGO SUBWAY PLAN
A Chicago Sub way Company financing proposes a twenty year five percent first lien bond issue dated June 1 1908 redeemable at 105 The Illinois Tunnel Company and the Chicago Warehouse and Terminal Company are to exchange these bonds bond for bond with the 1903 tunnel issue The plan includes lien release and sale or lease of tunnel company telephone properties The controlling interests expect to extend loans and add 1 000 000 for construction and equipment Central Trust and Harris Trust named registrar. New York holders urged to deposit with United States Mortgage and Trust Company by July 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Subway Company
Armeours
Illinois Tunnel Company
Chicago Warehouse and Terminal Company
Chicago
Central Trust Company
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
New York
United States Mortgage and Trust Company
Yesterday's Fires and Small Losses Across City
A scavenged list shows numerous minor fire incidents and property damage across Manhattan and surroundings. Entries include Samuel Shapiro at 24 Av, Morris Yasst at Lewis St, Leonea Pad bets, and others such as James Draddy, Harry Derkour, and Bessie Mahoney. The Department of Street Cleaning and Interborough Co appear in the notices along with several addresses in Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shapiro
Slight
Lewis St
Morris Yasst
Leonea
Canerenrs St
Wittenberg
Nong
West
Ste. Pya
Seopee
West 45Th St
James Draddy
East 101St St
Harry Derkour
140Th St
White Lock
Department of
Kingsbridge Road
Grace Av
Bathgate
Mott. St
Herman Furniture Co
129Th St
Bessie Mahoney
99Th St
Interborough Co
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Rhode Island
Manhattan Elevated Loan
Steinway Tunnel
First National
Pennsylvania
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Southern Steel
Cash For
New Haven
U. S
Provident Life Assurance Society
E. H B
O. F. Thomas
Sullivan & Cromwell
Supreme Court
Davis
W. T. Gilbert
Gilbert
Anking
Philadelphia Coyle Syncate
Collier
Miss. Goodrich
Tor Baxter
Tleship
Gteanos
Inere
Steinway & Sons
Steinway Hall
14Th St
Arnheim
Sile
Styis Ook
Rob Soe Ee Pe A4
Bereye
York
Civde Eh
Daly
Sam Bernard
BE Pewsar
Seth St
Lew Fields
Herald St
John Witching
Husinhour NG
Hackett
GU Ae
Commercial
East Toth St
Atute
Empire
Mats
WM. H. Crane
Hudson “S Otis
Gavuoy
Savoy
House Knickerbocker
Geo
M. Gar Casaere
Helen F
Jerry J
Josephine Cohan
Dreamland
William H. Reynolds
Luna Park
Thompson & Dundy
North River
Chinatown
The
Bowery
Atu Wa Ing
St. Av. S
Alhanbra
Eva Tanguay
Robert Hilliard & Co
Chas. F. Lemon
Willa Holt
Sammerstein
Eddie Foy
Sydney Drew & Co
Billy
A Harnes
May Tully & Co
Chris
Rich
Eden Musee
New York Supreme Court
County OF New York
Thomas
H Langford
Flairtiff
Linton Cotton Mills Company
Rive
Doremus
Lecoure Seaman
Manhattan Borough
New York City
Doremus,secour & Seaman
Clinton Cotton Mills
New York County
Charles T. Fuller
Ex¢Elsior Mills
Robert P. Lewis
Dress
Bar- City of New York
Excelsior Mills
P.O
Samuel Greenbaum
Supreme Court of
State of New York
County Court House
Borough of Manhattan
City of New York
Robert
Lewis
Borough Co
George A. White
Edward Gisb, Merrill
Edward B. Merrill
Broadway, Nn
Schreiber
Rosa
Abner C. Thomas
New_York
Rosa Schreiber
County of
Grossman & Vorhacs
Boskowitz & Levy
Iastor
Gotham
Sam Devere
Burlesquers Hling
Family Circle
Alan Dale
Eugend Walter
Eve
Sun
Lindeman & Sons
West 23
Wallage
American Italian Grand Opera Company
Blaney
Ton'w. Spooner
Abramson
AITDAIL_TROVATORE
St. Ey
Pera House
Derry
LL Theatre
Lex
Murray ‘Heber Man
Mat.Paily
Helen Noldi Oren . & Set
Westend
Ma Ts. Thy
GENEE
Feld,jr
Ite
New Amsterdam
Caane
Henry Wsnage
WielLustigen Witwe
M. Luisa T. de Navarro
Juan A. Navarro
C.D
Charles H.L
Beckett
Daniel J. Dowdney
Crary
Harriette E
Abner’ C. Thomas
Harriette Elizabeth Crary
Lord
Day & Lord
Wall Street
Wilhelmina Darschot
Executriz
Katif C. Rogers
Eva M. Rogers
Alexander, Watriss
POLK
Nassau Street
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