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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
6
An ad argues bridges are wrong for dental support and touts the AL-VE-O-LAR method as a painless, full restoration. It promotes Dr. Martin’s system, offers free exam at Reed & Barton Building, and urges readers to request the AL-0-LAR Dentistry book. It warns against imitators and lists contact details.
Jacob H. Schiff, president of the Montefiore Home, urged compulsory state or municipal treatment for advanced phthisis at an International Tuberculosis Congress. He called for isolation in sanatoria or public hospitals while supporting private care for early-stage cases and richer philanthropy to fund facilities. He also noted tests at the Children’s Hospital showing bovine and human tuberculosis among inoculated children. Dr. Koch reiterated that pulmonary tuberculosis in humans is caused by the human type bacilli, proposing broader studies and international cooperation.
President Nicholas Murray Butler urged student backing for the Columbia Rowing Association to clear a $6,000 debt. His appeal helped raise $1,571.28 in minutes at a mass meeting, with pledges for further support and team preparations for the river season.
Treasury official notes prohibition impact on federal receipts. Spirits revenue for July and August fell to 19 704092 a drop of 4 405 040 from last year while taxes on malt beverages declined 1 822 840 to 12 317 174. Tobacco receipts for two months totaled 8 778 276, down 208 287 from 1907.
Police Commissioner Bingham summoned all nineteen inspectors for a frank session after returning from vacation. He issued clear election instructions on registration day and gambling coverage. Assistant District Attorney Murphy and District Attorney Jerome conducted private discussions following examinations of Captain Murphy and Inspector Titus regarding gambling reports.
Army surgeon testimony in the Lieut. William W. Ballard case at Fort Wadsworth suggests doctors hid alcoholism in sick reports. Witnesses describe Ballard as habitually drunk with impaired mind and erratic behavior, while defense notes prior concealment and fear of service stigma. The trial resumes with more testimony expected.
The New York Times announces wireless telegraphy demonstrations at the second annual Wireless to Electric Show in Madison Square Garden. Times European news service will issue wireless bulletins twice daily from the Times Building tower. Demonstrations last year drew crowds, with sending and receiving rooms in the northwest corner and messages printed in the exhibit daily. The event marks the fiftieth anniversary of ca with Europe and celebrates twenty five years of electrical innovation along with other modern methods and uses of electricity.
The Colorado Southern Railway repeatedly tendered an engine with a loaded freight train to the Yazoo Mississippi Valley at Baton Rouge to be run over its tracks into New Orleans. The action aimed to compel the Illinois Central to accept a Colorado Southern trackage contract replacing the St. Louis San Francisco line.
Thirteen year old Joseph Tomer of 76 Norfolk Street stood in Children’s Court on a charge of malicious mischief for cutting out engravings of Wild West scenes from books at the Public Library branch on 1 Rivington Street. Librarian Samuel Berg testified. damages were about $0. Justice Deuel held him for sentencing on Oct. & Boy in Cutting Up Library Books.
Henry Suydam Wilson who died Sept 23 left an estate valued at about 1.5 million. The widow Caroline A. Wilson inherits residuary rights and the town house 30 East Sixty-ninth Street, Seabright Farm. Other bequests include 210,080 to city mission and district society, 200 000 to Presbyterian Hospital and related endowments. Grandson Tierney Suydam Reynolds receives the residue. Probate filed yesterday.
Arctic expedition led by Vilhjalmur Stefansson faces hard conditions as supplies falter. Marooned near Herschel Island with whaling ships delayed, the party fears a grim winter ahead.
Supreme Court Justice Girgerich grants a petition by Dr. William Mabon to appoint William Beau, a Manhattan lawyer, as committee of the estate of Mrs Lor etta Morales wife of Miguel Rodriguez Morales, Cuban. Morales has been an inmate at Ward's Island asylum for two years and bond of 500 must be posted. Next of kin include husband Miguel and daughter Maria Luisa Rodriguez with two daughters Esperance Morales and Catherine Rodriguez Morales also in the asylum. Estate valued around 27 000 with managed property for Mrs Morales's benefit. Samuel Roines counsel for State Lunacy Commission supported appointment of Beau.
Assistant District Attorney Wiligin 8 Micniffe listened yesterday to become a member of the law firm of Hotchkiss & Barber. The firm will hereafter be known as Hootchkiss Barber & McGuire. Deputy Assistant District Attorney Edward Tinker has resigned due to ill health and will sail soon for Jernruds to spend the winter.
A fragmentary OCR item notes a violent incident involving a victim and suspect with unclear details. The readable portion mentions a harm event and police involvement, but names, places, and dates are not decipherable. The report hints at a local crime case awaiting fuller transcription.
Robert G Woodward, seventeen year old, faces a trial on a charge of stealing diamonds and jewelry worth over $1,000. Detectives testified the suspect had a ring, a diamond necklace, pin and rubies in his possession near 100th Street. The youth admitted receiving the goods claiming he needed money.
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