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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

16

Curtis and Morse on trial over bank losses and letter

In the U S Circuit Court the Curtis Morse case hinges on a written warning Curtis sent alleging Morse bears responsibility for the National Bank of North America troubles. Curtis seeks separation. Morse argues personal and bank loans, dummy loans, and profits involving Knickerbocker Trust, Ice stock, and other directors. The cross examination tests Curtis on loan guarantees and fiduciary duties as the case resumes tomorrow.

Charles W. Morse Alfred H. Curtis United States Circuit Court Curtis Morse National Bank of North America Mr. Curtis Rom Olcott Mr. Morse CC. Judson State_ Bank. Examiner H. M. Flagler Morgan J. O’brien Mr Morse Trust Company of America W. M. Oler John L. Elliott Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company S. Charley, Co. W. & C. D. Wilder Butterick Company R.kleybolte Company American Ice Company KK. & F. Thomas Europe A. H. Curtis Hurrie Washington Ridgely Mr. Oleett United Copper Mr. Rade F. Augustus Heinze Flm Littlefield Stimson Edwards Commission John F. Carroll Havemeyer Havemerger Wire Knickerbocker Trust Company

Kronprinz Wilhelm Returns Amid Stormy Voyage and Notables

The North German Lloyd liner Kronprinz Wilhelm ended a rough voyage in port yesterday with returning tourists aboard. Among passengers were Count Carl Meetke the new Danish Minister to Washington, Mrs Philip Lydig and many social figures including J B Roosevelt and Marie Van Vorst. Reverend Malick Cunnion received news of his brother’s death via the news by a revenue cutter.

Kronprinz Wilhelm William Cunnion Frank J. Cunnion Malick Cunnion St. Raphael’s Church West Forty-first Street Simon Lake Washington Lake Carl Meetke Kronprinz Thayer Boston Denmark Greenland Philip Lydig George Blumenthal Graham F. Blandy C. J. Carew Charles J. Hammond C. Rann Kennedy Max Guggenhiem Gustav Luders W. A. Green

Rock Island Earnings Drop After Stock Acquisitions

The Rock Island Company reports a fall in net surplus to 1,381,350 for the year ended June 30, down from 9,476,896 the year before. It now controls 14,300 miles of track with gross earnings of 107,237,129 and net 31,223,455. The holding company increased stock and issued collateral trusts to acquire 1,313 more shares of old Rock Island stock.

Rock Island Company Rock Island and Frisco Systems Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Rock Island Railway Rock Island Railroad

Endings and Names on Franklin and Nearby Streets

A fragmentary street list records names and small monetary amounts tied to locations on Franklin Street, Brook Avenue, Bleecker Street, and other NYC streets. Entries mention residents and businesses such as Endin & Pearlman, William Stein, Blum & Rosenberg, Fannie Werner, Paris, M. Boyds, J. Traynor, L Snyder, and Myles, with amounts like 5, 25, 30, 500, and 1,000 dollars. The OCR shows scattered addresses across Manhattan and nearby avenues with vague context and no clear event.

Franklin St Endin & Pearlman Brook Av William Stein Bleecker E. Cortlandt St Myles Ith St Joseph Snyder Jacobs Stern J. Wasserman

Clash at bankruptcy hearing in Coster Knapp case sparks tense exchange

In a New York bankruptcy hearing for Coster Knapp & Co, a dispute over evidence handling led Referee Peter Olney to recess proceedings after Marshall Spader & Co. staff refused to permit identification of books. Witness L. B. Wood clashed with counsel as records remained unreadable.

Peter B. Olney William Street Stock Exchange House of Coster, Knapp & Co Stock Exchange Marshall Spader & Co Olney Mr. Wood Mr. Stone Pennsylvania Railroad Wall Street Mr. Mooney Marshall Spader Mr. Olney Mr. Olmey Mooney Wood

Pouren Trial Set For Next Week In Liberty Fight

Jan Janoff Pouren, held on charges of attempted murder arson and burglary, appeared before U S Commissioner Hitchcock for a fourth hearing. Extradition efforts by Russia faltered as testimony is scheduled for next Wednesday at 1 30. Bail set by Hitchcock with briefs due tomorrow as case continues.

Jan Janoff Pouren United States Pouren Russia Hitchcock Roosevelt Secretary of State Seonnaes Hitchcock

New Witnesses Tie Whitmore Murder Case to Christmas Night

Testimony in Jersey City recounts Decembers 24 to 28 events surrounding Theodore Whitmore’s alleged murder of Lena Whitmore near Harrison New Jersey. Bank book destruction, lights left burning, and sightings of a man matching William Bartlett bolster the State’s narrative while defense counters.

Theodore Whitmore Lena Lamp Black Swamp Harrison N. J Jersey City Joseph C. F. Lawrence Lottie Carrol Frederick W. Elliott Boston Brooklyn Bessie Schmitter Mr. Simpson Peter Coogan Marine Engine Works Union Ice Company Newark Broad Street

Floating hospital ferry to host day school for TB patients

A ferryboat off Bellevue Hospital serves as a floating TB hospital and day camp drawing many adults and about thirty five children. Doctors seek a fee funded teacher to educate the children aboard to avoid harming public school health while ensuring learning continues. The Board of Education supports outdoor schooling and may enlist a teacher from its own staff who is similarly afflicted.

East River Bellevue Hospital Department of Education Board of Superintendents Board of Education

Police Parade Plans Issued by Commissioner

Police Commissioner Bingham issues orders to Inspectors for a Business Men’s Republican Association parade on Saturday. It starts 10 30 AM at State Street Battery Place winds to Broadway Waverly Place Fifth Avenue and Fifty ninth Street. A signal station will be at Fifth Avenue and Twenty fifth Street with direct wire to headquarters for ambulance calls. Inspector Schmittberger leads with Assistants at various route points. Bankers and Brokers Division forms at Broad Street near Wall. Stock Exchange and Consolidated Exchange crews join in sequence.

Bingham Business Men's Republican Association State Street Battery Place Broadway Waverley Place Fifth Avenue Fiftyninth Street Twenty-fifth Street Paat Schmittberger Burfeind Russell, Dillon Titus Steinbruck Thompson Walsh Bankers Jm Broad Street Wall The Stock Exchange Consolidated . Exchange Banks and Trust Companies

Philadelphia society subscribes to Hammerstein Opera House seasons

A large number of Philadelphia's social elite have become subscribers to orchestra, orchestra circle, and balcony seats at the Hammerstein Philadelphia Opera House. The list is so substantial that society is to fill North Broad Street for its entertainment debut, with many taking a twenty performance series and some securing extra seats for the opening performances on November 17.

New York Times Philadelphia Hammerstein Philadelphia Opera House North Broad Street Ed Most

Receivers Seek 110000 From Astor Over Stock Assessment

Charles M. Myers and Edward M. Cokie receivers of the Telephone Telegraph and Cable Company of America filed in Trenton Supreme Court a declaration in a suit against Joan Jacobstor New York for 200000. Judgment for 110000 is sought because Col Astor allegedly failed to pay an assessment on stock he owns in the company.

New York Times Trenton Charles M. Myers Edward M. Cokie Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America Supreme Court Joan Jacobstor New York City Col. Astor

Hawley Levee Marriage Exposed In Renewed Trial Testimony

The trial reveals Orice Hawley Levee married Charles Levee in January and April, with mortgage money used for housekeeping and firm profits. Witnesses describe tense exchanges, alleged property transfers, and questions over ownership of 48 West Eleventh Street. Levee defends payments as housekeeping costs and partnership profits amid ongoing cross examination.

Jentie M. Hawley-Levee Charles Levee Liam Alan R. Hawley William Hawley & Co Paris East Seventy-sixth Street William Alan Will James W. Osborne Hainleys Justice Erlanger Aise

Whitney Weds Stenographer in Fitchburg

Jorge A. Whitney of Springfield married his stenographer Miss Sadie Mussell in Fitchburg after a five year romance. Whitney, son of Andrew Whitney of Springfield, follows a past sensational match by a prominent man who wed a servant girl. Miss Mussell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank L Russell of 64 Alderman Street Springfield, was the bride.

Mew York Times Fitchburg Mass Jorge A. Whitney Springfield Sadie Mussell Whitney Andrew Whitney Miss Russell Frank L. Russell Rman Street

Love at First Sight Ties Real Estate Heir to Pair

A young woman began work five years ago with Mr Whitney a junior partner in his father’s real estate firm. The court records hint at a romance in which the son believed he could not do better than emulating his father’s upright example by courting a woman in his employ.

Lyons Sues City for 3500 Damages in Stairway Fall

In New York Supreme Court before Justice Benton yesterday, Michael J. Lyons won a verdict of 3500 damages against the City of New York for injuries after a fall on an out of repair stairway from Summit Avenue to Sedgwick Avenue at 161st Street. Alfred Steckler and Charles Steckler attended for Lyons.

Supreme Court Benton Michael J. Lyons City of New Yo Lyons Summit Avenue Sedgwick Avenue 161St Street Alfred and Charles Steckler

Man shoots wife then kills himself in Glendale

At a Glendale area butcher shop yesterday morning George Obach shot his wife in the kitchen then fired four times at Thomas Sautter of Ridgewood Heights before turning the pistol on himself. He and Sautter were wounded witnesses said. Obach died, the wife was gravely injured and rushed to German Hospital.

Thomas Sautter Forest Avenue Ridgewood Heights George Obach Sergt. McCarthy Glendale Obach Thomas J. Wagner Autter Wagner McCarthy

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