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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement extols the Coward-Snor boys shoe as durable and comfortable. It claims long wear on streets and playgrounds, with built in qualities that ensure fit and service at an economical price.
Paris reports the Pope rejected the French Devolution of Church Property plan to create mutual aid societies for aged priests, keeping funds valued in the millions with conditions that would deter especially those who left the Church. The Pontiff says the law would harm priestly dignity and ecclesiastical discipline.
Berlin reports a Foreign Office inquiry into alleged maltreatment of a man under German protection who carried a German Consul letter in Casa Blanca. Germany questions French occupation costs and fears public opinion growing against French aims in Morocco.
Albert Tierzog editor of The Badische Presse was sentenced to a year in prison and costs for publishing articles suggesting Olga Molitor might have killed her mother rather than Karl Hall who is serving a life term. State's Attorney said defense evidence failed and Hau's conviction was upheld.
Dr Henri de Rothschild, a Paris physician and member of the Rothschild family, announces plans to fund a home for aged dramatic authors on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. The building will house a small theatre for productions by residents.
The British steamer Latona of 2708 tons from Montreal to London foundered west of the Lizard after a collision with the steamship Japonic from Newport to Montevideo. All passengers and crew were saved. Latona built in Sutherland in 1593.
Premier Asquith told a delegation of women suffragists in London that the Liberal Government will introduce an Electoral Reform bill in the current Parliament and would not oppose a democratic women’s suffrage amendment. The move marks a major step since 1867 and is likely to trigger a dissolution of Parliament.
London May 20 after a three day debate the Education bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons by 370 votes to 200. Nationalists joined the Unionists in opposition and the debate signaled little chance of early compromise in committee. The minority hopes the Lords will reject the measure or make major amendments to aid denominational teaching for both Anglican and Catholic churches.
London reports the King’s Bench Division ruled in favor of insurers over Jamaica City Kingston fire losses from January 1907. Judges accepted that an earthquake caused the fires, shielding insurers under policy exemptions.
Antwerp reports renewed commerce after months of stagnation driven by weak American demand. The diamond market is active with heavy purchases for New York and rubber shipments to the United States are expanding as trade rebounds.
London May 20 The meeting between King Edward and Emperor Nicholas of Russia will take place at Reval in the Gulf of Finland aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert on June 9. The yacht will be escorted by two cruisers. Diplomats expect stronger British Russian relations.
The Knickerbocker Trust Company will erect an eight story building at Broadway and Exchange Place on the former Consolidated Exchange site. McKim, Mead & White prepared plans for a taller twenty two story structure that could be completed later. Foundations steel work piping and machinery spaces are designed for future vertical expansion. Parts of the steel are stored in Jersey City and occupancy is slated for April 1909 by the George A. Fuller Company.
Rear Admiral George C. Reiter arrived from Cuba aboard the Ward liner after a trip to study conditions there. Engineer William Barclay Parsons said Havana’s sewer project would start in October, cost 15 million dollars, and take five years to finish, aiming to sewer Havana to city standards and remove gallows. Samuel McGivney holds the sewer contract while William J. Oliver advances over 100 miles of macadam roads in Cuba.
In a cross examination Ridgely alleges Talbot J Taylor told him insiders led by James R Keene and E J Parkman would hold and push up Southern Pacific stock. He says his firm acted as Keene’s agent and notes some client letters to Taylor were not handed over. The case continues.
John Jones a barber of Broadway Flushing sustained a broken arm and shoulder at home after a Tuesday initiation into Court Flushing Foresters of America at Masonic Hall He refuses to explain how the injuries occurred and officials say he was hurt after the ceremony by falling down the hall steps
The chestnut canker fungus is killing thousands of trees across New York and nearby areas. Botanical Garden experts warn there is no cure, urge immediate removal of infected trees, and note millions of dollars in losses and plans to use timber for posts and fuel.
A 65 year old waiter Daniel Godin was arrested last night in a vacant top floor apartment at 140 West Twenty-ninth Street. Police allege he may be responsible for eleven diary fires in the house and the adjacent 158 West Twenty-ninth Street over three weeks. A quart kerosene bottle and matches were found. Godin claims to be staying with Mrs Searto at the time. Deputy Fire Marshal McGough questioned him and noted he appeared to tell a straight story.
Striking Brooklyn coal drivers attacked a wagon carrying a non union worker at Pacif and Bond Streets. Horses were driven into a frenzy and coal dumped in the street. Patrick O Toole, a street cleaner, was knocked down and hospitalized as police moved in to restore order.
Senora Eraso, wife of a Venezuelan coffee planter, dies from acute atropine poisoning at the Victoria Hotel in what authorities call a mistaken drug mix. Morris Schwarz, Owl Drug Company co owner, surrendered to police to answer homicide charges. Coroner Acritelli to hold an inquiry next Monday.
George Wolf of San Francisco a naturalized citizen en route to France was struck and killed by a Broadway streetcar at 125th Street yesterday afternoon. The motorman carried him into a drugstore before continuing. Wolf was about fifty years old.
Abraham Dwork convicted of conspiracy to conceal assets of a bankrupt was sentenced yesterday by Judge Holt in federal court to one year in the penitentiary on Blackwell's Island. His bride, present in the courtroom, became hysterical and had to be carried out by Deputy U.S. Marshal Noonin. The couple married a month after his indictment.
A gas launch exploded during a moonlight trip near Clarendon Arkansas killing seven youths: Lillian Wi Weld Alan Pette Mattie Counts Bessie Palmer Aline Surten Joseph McManus and Pr A Herson. One rescues Mary Cavett suffered severe burns as the party tried to reach the riverbank.
Every employee at the Hotel Astor searches for a diamond necklace lost by a woman guest. The necklace, either from the orangerie or the foyer, was reported Monday night. A reward of 150 dollars is offered for its return with no questions asked. A similar reward appears in The Times Lost and Found column.
Judge Swann sentences Edward Cattenoude of 326 East 130th Street to twenty years at Sing Sing for highway robbery. Cattenoude assaulted and robbed George B. Eaton, a contractor, of 814 East 163d Street on February 27.
Camillo Potenno of 252 Union Place Ozone Park was killed yesterday by a boarder during a quarrel about Mrs Potenno. Police issued a general alarm for Lavenno Liminno, alleged to have done the stabbing with a pair of shears.
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