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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
1
In Yorkville Police Court Enrico Caruso testified amid a crowded scene while police continued the case alleging he annoyed women in the Central Park monkey house. Deputy Mathot led the prosecution as Caruso’s lawyers and supporters watched closely.
A catalog listing sections and page numbers for the issue. Amusements Society Weather and Real Estate appear with page locations. Includes arrivals of out-of-town buyers and notices like Deaths Marriages Help Wanted and Auctions.
Members of the Baptist Missionary Society in City Temple condemn Congo misrule with fiery rhetoric. Dr Fullerton cites 1.5 to 3 million dead under Leopold. Speakers warn stronger action may follow if diplomacy fails. Belgian press counterclaims British aims in Congo policy. Government abolishes forced labor in Katanga. taxes to be paid in money.
In Scranton Pennsylvania President W H Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway announced a ten hour day for all trainmen. The Erie firemen conference with Manager Stuart seeks wage adjustments based on averages from three competing roads. An official count shows 1 768 ballots cast with only 30 opposing a strike if ordered by Brotherhood officials.
East 126th Street police chase a burglar from a storefront at 216 East 121st Street to a flat at 304 East 119th Street. Detective O'Brien subdues the suspect on a roof, restrains him, and transports him as onlookers call for lynching. The captured man is James Sanders of 503 East 118th Street. a young girl victim is the daughter of a neighboring tailor.
Peary’s arctic steamer Roosevelt left St George’s Bay at 6 PM for Port aux Basques to coal and resume voyage to Sydney N S. The ship, returning from an exploration voyage, loaded eight tons of coal but still faced fuel shortfall for the Gulf crossing. Weather and rough seas at Newfoundland delayed progress.
Washington's clash over discharging the Fifty-fifth Infantry battalion colored prompts Taft and Roosevelt to take firm positions. Roosevelts demand evidence of guilt while Taft revokes delay, with army inspectors failing to prove a conspiracy. Officials struggle over authority as Roosevelt insists on due process and the President's warrant for action.
The Fast Morning Express to Washington via Pennsylvania Railroad departs New York at 7 55 A M on weekdays and arrives in Washington at 1 15 P M starting November 26 Parlor cars dining car and standard coaches are available Also advertised is an hourly Adv Train to Philadelphia via New Jersey Central with parlor and dining offerings.
In Havana on November 21 the Diario de la Marina and The Discusion praise the American protectorate movement gaining strength. Jose Miguel Gomez and family arrive from Sancti Spiritus and will reside in Havana, welcomed by a crowd that salutes him as future president.
In Judge Wilson's court on November 21, the Ice Trust trial ended as five defendants pleaded non vult, each fined 75 dollars plus costs. Seven others were discharged and two released with future prosecution hinted. District Attorney Bell hailed the breakup of the Ice Exchange and its deterrent impact on future price fixing.
The National Petroleum Association seeks anti discriminatory legislation in all states by urging governors to advocate similar laws to those enacted in Iowa and Kansas. Governors Hanly Deneen Harris Johnson plus others respond or consider. Secretary Chamberlin says aim is to curb cut throat competition and ensure fair freight rates for independent oil shippers.
Wiley Armstrong an assistant cashier at the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Railroad freight house was shot and killed in his office at noon. Earl Wilson was arrested near the freight house after a struggle. cartridges matching the murder weapon were found on him. Police defer verdict pending further investigation.
Albany reports State Superintendent of Public Works Franchot will resign by year end, leaving Governor elect Hughes to fill a $6,000 post. State Engineer H. A. Van Alstyne, defeated on the ticket, is discussed as a potential Franchot successor amid roads and canal talk.
President Roosevelt lands at Ponce and travels by auto to San Juan along the military road. He greets crowds, vows unceasing efforts for Porto Rican citizenship and self government, and thanks locals for their hospitality.
A Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg passenger train derailed near Colden, injuring ten passengers none fatally. Injured were taken to Buffalo area hospitals. three remained seriously hurt, named as I L Holbrook of Buffalo, S Abinski of Niagara Falls, and Orrin Otis of Buffalo. The cause is unclear and the train traveled about thirty miles per hour before the baggage car and two day coaches left the track.
The hearing on the Castellane creditors case resumed in Paris before the Tribunal of First Instance. Maitre Jacobson, representing M. Zeigler, denied the claim his client is a usurer. Counsel said the Castellanes have since marriage sought help to resolve financial troubles. Other creditors’ counsel to be heard tomorrow.
The Grand Jury in Austin has indicted H. Clay Pierce, president of Waters-Pierce Oil, for false swearing. He allegedly testified in 1900 that Waters-Pierce stock was not owned or controlled by Standard Oil. Extradition to Missouri will be sought.
Richard Croker Jr sailed on the Baltic yesterday to visit his father at Glencairn Ireland. They had not met for a year and a half. He could not say if his father would return with him to this country. He added his father has a beautiful place in Ireland and is happy with his horses but his plans are unknown.
German tenor Herr Andreas Dippel reported a theft in his hotel room at the Hotel Majestic after a Carnegie Hall recital. Jewelry valued at about 1500 dollars vanished from an upper bureau drawer, including a gold watch chain gifted by Mme Sembrich. Missing items include Mme Dippel’s gold watch, scarf pins, rings and sleeve links. Police search for a young male employee who vanished on Friday and Saturday.
In Bakersfield California on November 21 Capt William H McKittrick son in law of the late General William R Shafter filed a petition in the Superior Court for letters testamentary in the estate of the deceased. He states no will has been found and lists property valued at 15000 including real property in Kern County valued at 10000 and personal property consisting of bank stock livestock and farming implements valued at 5000.
Henry Meyer a retired New York real estate dealer was shot during a rabbit hunt by his companion Louis Speer 20 in Montclair New Jersey. Speer fired at a rabbit and struck Meyer in the arm leg back of hand and grazed cheek requiring removal of twenty seven shot from arm three from leg and one from hand by Dr Harrison.
A severe storm in Chicago and nearby areas produced winds up to 58 miles per hour. Barns and sheds were unroofed and several buildings toppled. In South Chicago a new frame building collapsed trapping workers, later rescued with minor injuries. A chimney blew onto a restaurant skylight causing a panic and injuries.
A collision off Cherbourg between the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and the Orinoco damaged both ships. Four Kaiser's crew killed and twelve injured. five Orinoco crew missing and presumed drowned. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse carried about 260 first class, 200 second, and 700 steerage aboard. the Orinoco left Southampton for West Indian ports and New York.
The Times editorial praises Secretary Root for crediting England in origin of the Monroe Doctrine and notes Roosevelt’s view that the doctrine imposes obligations as well as privileges. It suggests Root hints limits to economic encroachment that could become political, amid Berlin negotiations with American commissioners.
Montclair New Jersey sculptor Thomas Ball has completed a canvas begun in 1853 depicting Christ with Mary and Martha from the Gospel of Luke. The 4 by 5 foot painting shows a shaft of sunlight through an open door and distant Palestine hills. Ball started the work in Boston at age 34 but paused his painting to focus on sculpture.
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