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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1908

Page

5

Emma Goldman Announces Return Tour After Farewell Speech

Emma Goldman told 500 mostly young women at Clinton Hall that she will return to New York after a tour of the country and Australia. She attacked conventional morality, urged free love, and called for breaking social bonds as she promoted her Mother Earth publications.

Emma Goldman Clinton Hall Clinton Street Australia America New York Times New York Miss Goldman Bingham Devi Walt Whitman Whitman Berkmann Mother Earth

Grayson Suspended for Raking Stormy House Row

Albert V. Grayson Socialist MP for Yorkshire was suspended for the rest of the session after a disruptive protest in the House of Commons. He denounced fellow members for not aiding the starving crowds and refused to obey the Speaker, prompting Premier Asquith to move a unanimous suspension. He then stormed from the chamber yelling murderers.

London Albert V. Grayson House of Commons Yorkshire Grayson Asquith

Cholera Toll and Rail Collision Reported in 3 Cities

In St Petersburg 47 cholera cases and 21 deaths were logged in the last 24 hours. A disastrous railroad collision near St Petersburg killed and wounded nine, caused by a switching error. At Pierre Miquelon Gov Antoinetti resigns, moving to a French post in Dahomey.

ST. Petersburg Ntoinetti Miquelon Colonial Department Paris Louis Legasse Chamber of Deputies Antoinetti France Dahomey Africa

Hudson Tunnel Chief Grants Election Day Time Off

Chief Engineer Charles M. Jacobs of the Hudson Tunnel system announces that the 3,000 plus workers burrowing under the North River will receive an extra two hours off on Election Day to vote. Shifts continue to run day and night to fulfill the promise of trains running through all Jersey tubes by next summer.

Charles M. Jacobs Hudson Tunnel North River Jersey Tubes

Balfe Faces Loss of Ellis Island Catering Contract

Loked at by 1900s press, Balfe claims he was assured renewal by Loeb and Wheeler and sought Roosevelt aid. He says Watchorn noted talks of a renewal, but government intends to award the contract to Fritz Brodt, provoking a potential legal fight over the Ellis Island catering affair.

Ellis Island Harry Balfe Fritz Brodt Balfer Loeb Wheeler Department of Commerce and Labor Balfe Immigration Robert Watchorn Watchorn Wall Brodt

Cross-Examination Sparks Tug-Of-War In Standard Oil Case

In Chicago on October 16 the railroad phase of the Government suit to dissolve Standard Oil featured clashes between Government counsel and Standard Oil defense as W D Hurlbut testified. Judge Ferriss allowed the cross examination to continue after disputes over conduct.

Chicago W. D. Hurlbut Standard Oil Company Franklin Ferriss Rosenthal Frank B. Kellogg Nlpstain Ferriss Kellogg Mr. Kellogg

Jesuit Bishop Consecrated in Washington

Pope authorized consecration of Laurenus Veres of the Mexico Province as bishop in a ceremony at Trinity Church West Washington with Papal Delegate Mgr Diomede Falconio present. President Diaz supported the consecration. Veres will soon return to Mexico.

Washington Rome Mgr Diomede Falconio Laurenus Veres Mexico Trinity Church West Washington Diaz United States Veres Mex

Largest Ocean Tug Scully to Be Launched Today

The Mary F. Scully the largest ocean tug afloat will be launched today at the Staten Island Shipbuilding Company Port Richmond yard. Built for Scully Towing Company New York the steel vessel is 18 feet long 30 feet beam and 16 feet draught carrying 600 tons of coal and equipped with a powerful searchlight wireless telegraphy and wrecking pumps at a cost of 130000.

Mary F. Scully Staten Island Shipbuilding Company Port Richmond Scully Towing Company of New York Stcel

United Service movements and naval vessel arrivals

The United Service reports officers relieved or reassigned including Capt. H. J. Schindel and First Lieut. J. C. Ballard with duties at Fort Sam Houston and Army War College. Navy transfers include Lieut. Commander Karns and several chief petty officers, plus vessel movements with Ranger and other ships arriving at Tangier Sound, New York and Mare Island and Des Moines sailing from Guantanamo for Kingston.

Ferguson Department of California C. A. Ragan Medical Corps General Hospital Wa Hington Barracks D. C W. F. Leech Medical Reserve Corps Jefferson Barracks Helena Mont Butte Navy F. I D. Karns R. W. Kessler B. J. Greene F. W. Sterling Naval Hospital Philadelphia F.rorschach Mississippi A. Ohmsen Navy Yard Washington, D. C A. Anderson Ranger Villefranche de Long Stringham Thornton Tingey Tangier Sound T. A. M. Craven Daulgren Charleston New Hampshire New York Plunger Nina Annapolis Yorktown Mare Island Buffalo San Francisco Des Moines Guantanamo Kingston

Negro in Brooklyn Shooting Fight on trolley ends in arrest

A confrontation aboard a Bergen Street trolley car in Brooklyn escalated after a man refused to pay and fired at conductor Henry Berlinkoff. The assailant, identified as Walter Hill of Manhattan, fled across several streets, injuring bystander William Chant before being subdued by a mob and later arrested by police.

Bergen Street Manhattan Rogers Avenue Brooklyn Henry Berlinkoff Bellinkoff Franklin Avenue William Chant Park Place Chant Atlantic Avenue Los Rush Grand Avenue Dr. Carey

Airship Without a Motor Impresses Bangor Aeronaut

Alexander V. Wilson of Bangor Maine claims a motorless aeroplane capable of rising and flying with wind, has built several machines in twelve years, and received U S patent rights for his craft. A public test is planned at Morris Park on election day during an aeronautic exhibition by the Aeronautic Society.

Alexander V. Wilson Bangor Wilson Eagle Lake Bar Harbor United States Tia Mr. Wilson Morris Park The Aeronautic Society

Foreman Cleared After Blast Case At Jefferson Market

James Whelan foreman in blasting operations on Twenty-ninth Street faced arraignment for careless blasting before Magistrate Butts. Dr. Charles B. Kelsey testified a rock shattered his window but the court discharged the defendant, sparking a dispute over legal proof and higher law.

James Whelan Twenty-ninth Street Fifth] Avenue Butts Jefferson Market Court Charles B. Kelsey East Twenty-ninth Street Honor

Fire Ignores Brooklyn Bridge Traffic Tie Up

A fire in the Sands Street Brooklyn terminal disrupted all railroad traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge for about 25 minutes last night. The blaze started shortly after 6 PM in the elevated structure’s woodwork due to a grounded feed wire short circuit. Fire lines formed, water had little effect, and the current was cut off to aid firefighters. A bridge crash occurred as crowds gathered, with congestion clearing around 6 50 PM.

Brooklyn Bridge Sands Street Brooklyn Manhattan Terminal Park Row Martha

Plumber Ordered to Pay $5000 for Breach of Promise

Anthony Koppel, a plumber, was ordered by a jury before Supreme Court Justice Platzek to pay Harriet E. Hudson $5000 for breach of promise of marriage. Hudson, older than Koppel who was about 20 when they met four years ago, rented a flat at 318 Ninth Avenue in his mother's house. Letters in evidence show Koppel calling her wifey and signing hubbys. The jury ruled against Koppel, who denied promising to marry.

Anthony Koppel Supreme Court Platzek Harriet E. Hudson Kompel Miss Hudson Koppel Ninth Avenue Hubby

Without a Pastor Now Special to The New York Times

In Sag Harbor New York on October 16 the Rev. Mr. Fairchild pastor of the Baptist Church left town after two young women in his congregation accused him of improper advances. He has not returned leaving the church without a pastor. An appeal will be made to the Long Island Baptist Association to fill the vacancy. Fairchild’s term of office expired this month.

New York Times Sag Harbor Fairchild The Baptist Church Long Island Baptist Association

Pneumatic mail tubes likely not feasible in subways

The Public Service Commission and its counsel issued opinions doubting the practicality of installing pneumatic mail tubes in subways. The inquiry originated from the Post Office Department in Washington, raising questions under the Rapid Transit act.

Public Service Commission Georges Coleman Commission Post Office Department Washington

Career of Idle ness Ends in the Bowery

Harry McAllister a Philadelphia man 54 years old died by gas in his room at the Kenwood Hotel 31 Bowery case deemed an accidental death. He registered as Harry Mercer and was found with letters pawns and receipts linking to Vine Street Philadelphia. Relatives and a broker note he owned Lawson's Bay State Gas stock and had money to live on but recent cash flow was tight.

Harry McAllister Vine Street Philadelphia Kenwood Hotel Bowery Helen Smith McAllister Harry Mercer Shrady Girard Trust Company of Anna MccAllister Baring Street W. Mitchell McAllister Irving Street J. S. Bache & Co New York T.e Coroner Lawson's Bay State Gas Broadway Littl Herald Square Hotel Mr. McAlister Hfe McKeon Charles Bacigalupy Mulberry Street New York Times Harry MaeAllister Nraprets Girard Trust Company J. 8. Bach & Co

Andrae Lertora Dies After Erie Train Accident

Andrae Lertora a sixty six year old candy manufacturer from 7 Wooster Street New York City with a summer home in Midvale New Jersey died at Mountainside Hospital from injuries after being crushed under an Erie passenger train while attempting to board as it pulled away He had left his Midvale home and reached the station just as the New York bound train started to move.

Andrae Lertora Montclair N. J Wooster Street New York City Midvale Mountainside Hospital Erie Levora Midvile New York

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