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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1909

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First Church Bows to Mrs Eddy’s Will Amid Meeting

A dramatic 1909 New York church meeting unfolds as a message from Mary Baker Eddy arrives. Trustees withdraw charges against Virgil Strickler and align with Eddy’s stance, signaling support for the Mother Church and a shift away from Mrs Augusta Stetson. The scene at First Church of Christ Scientist draws 1,800 worshippers and police on standby as Eddy’s intervention reshapes the con gregational crisis.

First ‘Church of Christ, Scientist Christian Science Church Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Leader Augusta A. Stetson Virgil v. Strickler Strickler Mrs. Eddy First Church Stetson Eddy Sawin F. Hatfield Hatfield Reader Strickler Brookline Mass Board of First Church of Christ, Scientist New York City Beloved Brethren 1St Church of Christ, Scientist

Court Knew the Game and the Russian Jackpotovitch Tale

Abraham Schiff and several friends were arraigned in Newark for gambling. Schiff described a Russian game called one thousand, explaining matching cards and chip bets to prove a good hand. Judge Herr weighed the tale as the men spoke of suits, threes, and a so called Jakpotovitch for a $50 fine.

Abraham Schiff Newark Herr Schiff

Little Wandering Norwegian Girl Reunites At Home

Ten year old Ingerborg Finkleborg left the Home for the Friendless in the Bronx after two months apart from her mother. She sneaked from the Brooklyn charity to Jerome Avenue and walked to South Brooklyn alone. Her mother, a worker widow, kept the home running while caring for the child at night. The girl’s escape ended with her mother promising she will not return to the home.

Ingerborg Finkleborg American Female Guardian Society Helen Gould Woodycrest Jerome Avenue Bronx Ingerberg Ingerborg South Brooklyn

Bridge Car Derails on Williamsburg Bridge During Rush Hour

A crowded Fourteenth Street crosstown car jumped the track on the Williamsburg Bridge and derailed in a twelve inch excavation near Loop 2. About seventy passengers escaped as officers moved to restore order amid a major track blockade and jammed loops.

Williamsburg Bridge Fourteenth Street

Despondent Civil War Vet Dies After Jumping in Passaic River

William Fraer, 77, a Civil War veteran and long time inmate of the Home for Disabled Soldiers in Kearny New Jersey, attempted suicide by tying a rope to a heavy stone and jumping into the Passaic River. Pulled from the water by Peter Paulis he died later in St Michael's Hospital Newark from shock and exposure. Fraer had recently been returned to the home by relatives in Orange after a brief removal.

Kearny N. J William Fraer Passaic River Peter Paulis St. Michael’s Hospital Newark Fraer Orange

No Taft Hotel Rumor Denied by Charles Taft

Special to The New York Times reports Charles P Taft denies plans for a New York or New Haven hotel. He says he has no hotel projects beyond managing one in Cincinnati and dismisses the circulating belief he intends to build two hotels. He notes a separate Yale Campus opposite hotel project has no Taft involvement.

New York Times Cincinnati Ohio Charles P. Taft Seventh Avenue Pennsylvania Station New York City New Haven Yale

Maillard's Breakfast Cocoa Health Claim Ad

An old advertisement touts Maillard's Breakfast Cocoa as a healthful fall and winter drink. It promises satisfaction, sustenance, and strengthening benefits for the user, highlighting its nourishing qualities.

Maillard

Deny Labor Leaders Stay of Sentence Surprises Fed

In Toronto and Washington, the Court of Appeals denied a stay of the contempt sentence for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the AFL. The ruling threatens immediate mandate issuance to the Supreme Court DC, with appeals possible and a general strike plan debated by delegates at the federation convention.

Washington Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia Samuel Gompers John, Mitchell Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Toronto Gompers Mitchell Morrison Court of Appeals of J. J. Reid Electrical Workers Executive Council Central Labor Union of Philadelphia John Mitchell Organized Labor International Unions Philadelphia P. J. McArdle Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of North America United States ‘Steel Corporation Steel Corporation

Conservative Labor Leaders Reject National Strike Move

In Philadelphia, conservative labor officials dismiss a plan by the Central Labor Union for a two week AFL strike. Samuel Prince and John R. O'Leary oppose the proposal, citing harm to unions and adherence to agreements. Miss Hilda Svenson and a Machinists representative call the resolutions hot air.

Philadelphia Central Labor Union American Federation of Labor Unions Gompers American Federation of Labor Bucks Store and Range Company John R. O'Leary Iron Molders’ League of North The Commercial ‘Telegraphers’ Union Philadelphia Brot

Times Previews Feature Highlights for Next Sunday

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Boy Struck by Ewell Car. Chauffeur Arrested After Escape

Joseph OConnor a 9 year old was struck by a car owned by Mrs. Jennie Ewell and driven by Charles Heil. The boy suffered a fractured skull and lay dying at Presbyterian Hospital. Heil fled after the collision but was tracked to Lenox Garage and jailed on felonious assault charges.

Jenniek K. Ewell J. Newton Ewell Last Seventy-fourth Street Charles Heil Ewell Joseph O'Connor East Seventy-fifth Street Lexington Avenue Seventy-fifth Street Presbyterian Hospital Heil Young O'Connor Jennie Rosengarten Meyer Meyer Rosengarten O’connor Rosengarten East Sixty-seventh Street B. K. Stevens Manning Thomas Lynch East,Seventy-eighth Street Lieut. O’connell Police East Seventyfourth Street

Five Held In Jewel Theft At New York Firm

Five men were arrested in connection with stealing two valises carrying jewelry worth $6,000 from Frank Allen of Brooklyn, a Gibson-Krugler salesman in Newark. John Murray fled with the loot after a lift door click startled Allen. Murray remains at large. arraignments set for today in Jefferson Market Court.

Central Office Frank C. Allen Maiden Lane Allen Murray Charles Reilly East Sixty-fourth Street Frank Lynch First Avenue John Cheney Antonio Turco East Thirty-ninth Street Dominico Gindico

Arrest 44 Italians as Counterfeiters

Fourteen Italians with prior records were arrested by Chief William J. Flynn and the Italian Squad of the Secret Service in a major crackdown on counterfeiters shipping 2 and 5 dollar bills from Palermo. About 1,300 bogus $2 notes were found hidden with Morello, Lupo, and other suspects, linked to the Black Hand network and barrel murder era.

William J. Flynn United States Secret Service Flynn Palermo Italy Sing Sing Secret Service Allen Street East Thirteenth Street Henry Burke Klinke Schroeder Jervis Callaghan Brewster Corrao Giuseppi Morello East 107Th Street Morello Castano Ignazio Lupo Mott Street Lupo Pasquale Leoluca Vasi 3Rd Avenue Eighty-Ninth Ninetieth Streets Giuseppi Armato Third Avenue Vasi Geocery Dominico Milone East Twety-Seventh Street Nicola Terranove Milone Stephano Coligero Lasala 107Th Street Antonio Lopoldo Jackson Avenue Long Island City Giuseppi Mercurio East Fourteenth Street Lucino Maddi Ninety-seventh Street Francesco Columbo Fifteenth Street Brooklyn Antonio Cecola East Fourth Street Carmine Street Giuseppi Monte Stanton Street Chrystie Street Monte Cecola Armatom Rogues Terranove Mantanello Lopoldo Lombardo United States

600 Quit Work to Hunt Rabbits in High Bridge

The Taylor Iron and Steel Company's plant in High Bridge New Jersey shut down for the first day of rabbit shooting. About 600 workers were given the day off to hunt, with many heading out before dawn to beat influx of outsiders. Officials cite dry spring and summer for plentiful rabbits, though some note young rabbits drown in west seasons.

High Bridge N. J Taylor Iron and Steel Company

National Drug Show Opens at Madison Square Garden

The first National drug show opened last night at Madison Square Garden featuring exhibits from over fifty leading drug manufacturers. A notable display is a model of the Nathan Straus pasteurizing plant used to prepare milk for seventeen depots operated by Mr. Straugin in tenement districts.

Madison Square Garden Nathan Straus Straug

Lost 81YearOld Woman Found Wandering Broadway

An elderly woman identified as Barbara Benish, age 81, wandered Broadway near Mail Street last night. Patrolman Geizenberg took her to Elizabeth Street Police Station. she could not recall her address or her son’s name and was sent to the Municipal Lodging House at First Avenue and Twenty third Street until identified or a residence is found.

Broadway Mail Street Geizenberg Barbara Benish Elizabeth Street Bound Brook N. J Butts First Avenue Twenty-third Street

Will copy barred in Newport probate case

William T Bull petitioned to admit a copy of the late Congressman Melville Bull of Middletown’s will as his uncle’s last will. The request was denied since the copied will would have given him a larger share of the $100000 estate than the earlier probated will. The original will cannot be found and an appeal to the State Supreme Court is expected.

Newport William T. Bull New York Melville Bull Middletown State Supreme Court

Virginia Georgetown player death ruled accidental

Washington November 15 coroner’s jury exonerates players from blame in the death of Archer Christian after a University of Virginia vs Georgetown game. Testimony found no visible evidence of unusually rough play and ruled the fatality an accident.

Washington Archer Christian University of Virginia Georgetown University Virginia Christian Hise

Investigation of Crusen death at Trenton asylum inquest

Gov Fort and Medical Director Cotton led an inquiry at the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane into the death of former Trenton letter carrier Henry D Crusen. Crusen had reported body pains and was found with four fractured ribs. The governor withheld final judgment but suggested death was not from personal safety injuries. results to be announced at Friday inquest.

Trenton N. J Fort Today New Jersey State’ Hospital Cotton Henry D. Crusen Crusen

Fatal Knife Fight In Williamsburg Involves Two Boys

Sixteen year old Tony Pattino of 99 Jackson Street Williamsburg was taken in a dying condition to St Catharines Hospital with a deep stab wound after a fight with thirteen year old Louis Lemotte of 111 Jackson Street. The incident began as Pattino struck Lemotte and Lemotte produced a knife, wounding Pattino as he tried to run. Lemotte fled and was found hiding in a chimney by police at Herbert Street Station and later placed in the Children's Society shelter.

Tony Pattino Jackson Street Williamsburg St. Catharine’s Hospital Louis Lemotte Pattino Lemotte Herbert Street Children’s Society Shelter

Quebec Southern Deal Sought Court Help on Consolidation Agreement

Hiram A. Hodge and Frank D. White owners of the Quebec Southern Railroad petitioned the U S Circuit Court to compel Standard Trust Company to allow examination of the 1901 consolidation with South Shore Railroad of Quebec. They seek a copy as evidence in damages suits totaling 5 million dollars against Arthur L. Meyer W Seward Webb William K Vanderbilt and others for alleged conspiracy and breach of contract. President Lane says the Standard Trust Company is not in possession of the agreement.

Hiram A. Hodge Frank D. White Quebec Southern Railroad South Shore Railroad of Quebec Arthur L. Meyer W. Seward Webb William K. Vanderbilt United States Circuit Court Standard Trust Company Meyer, Webb Vanderbilt William C. Lane

Woman's face cut open in attempted killing case

Tony Roméo 22 a peddler of 125 Sullivan Street was held on $1500 bail for the Grand Jury on felonious assault with intent to kill by Magistrate Barlow in Jefferson Market Court. Mrs Virgin Ivone 423 West Broadway testified, carrying her 15 month old baby Roma, as Roméo leapt from shadows on Thompson Street and slashed her face with a razor. Police seek Ivone's husband, whom she had separated from due to prior beatings.

Tony Romeo Sullivan Street Barlow Jefferson Market Court Virgin Ivone West Broadway Roma Flanagan Macdougal Street Razor Mrs. Ivone

Reynolds Denies All Parr's Charges Over Sugar Trust Case

James B Reynolds ex Assistant Secretary of the Treasury fires back at Richard Parr chief of the Weighers Division, denying Parr’s charges and asserting he never sought a reward or was approached by any sugar trust agent. Reynolds cites a 1907 policy barring bonuses to customs officers for fraud prevention and says Parr’s claim rests on an improper premise. He notes a New York District Attorney request for a San Francisco transfer as part of the case and defends the seizure of the Strathyre as legally unfounded to seize sugar only.

New York Times Washington James Burton Reynolds the Treasury Richard Parr New York Custom House Reynolds Parr Mr. Reynolds San Francisco New York United States Treasury Department White House Tariff Board MacVeagh Cas Department Strathyre Customs House Sugar Trust

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the Mother Church Mrs Boston West 100Th Street Maryon Court Jakpotovitch Little Wanderer Taft Hotel Jennie K Machine Baby Ady Gov. Fort and Insane Hospital Vanderbilt and Webb McVeagh Sugar
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