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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1908

Page

9

Mark Twain Villa Burglary Leads to Arrests on Train

Two burglars broke into Mark Twain's Redding home and carried off silverware after Miss Lyons raised the alarm. Deputy Sheriff Banks and Harry Lounsbury pursued, a gunfight occurred on a New Haven train, one burglar wounded, both captured and held for the Superior Court.

New York Times Danbury Conn Mark Twain Redding Miss Lyons New Haven Clemens Miss Lyon Mr. Clemens Banks Harry Lounsbury Mr. Lounsbury Lounsbury Bethe Brookside Park Justice Hickerson Clara Wark Justice Nickerson Charles Hoffman South Norwalk Henry Williams Superior Court Williams Bridgeport William Case Hoffman

Roose vel t Ad Warns Public Against Stock Scheme

In financial circles a new ad linked to Roose velt and Peary appeared to push a stock offering. The Bankers Investment Corporation of Providence was named in the notice. Douglas Robinson said Roosevelt had no knowledge of such stock and called the publication an apparent effort to sell stock to the public.

Roosevelt and Peary Providence Robert J. Peary Theodore Roosevelt Douglas Robinson Roosevelt

Forged Morrison Name Ties to $30,000 Chapman Forgeries

A Chapman & Co branch manager forged indorsements on checks drawn to John Morrison a clothing manufacturer customer. Knickerbocker and Astor Trust Companies claim the funds and affidavits allege forgery by Lehman E. Cooper the missing Chapman & Co manager sought by police.

Stock Exchange FE. R. Chapman & Co John Morrison Chapman & Co Knickerbocker Trust Company E. R. Chapman & Co Astor Trust Company Lehman E. Cooper

Alienist Sees Captains Hains in Prolonged Jail Conference

The Bayside Yacht Club shooting case saw Gen. Peter C. Hains and his brother T Jenkins Hains meet with Capt. Peter C. Hains in Queens County Jail. Alienist Dr. L C Manson observed the talk, noting the Captain’s speech was fragmented but improving and that he would soon confer with defense counsel John F McIntyre.

Peter C. Hains, Jr T. Jenkins Hains William E. Annis Bayside Yacht Club Queens County Long Island City Peter C. Hains L. C. Manson Madison Avenue Manhattan Capt. Hains Capt Hains Manson John F. McIntyre

Merchants Press City Hearing on Sixth Avenue Tunnels

Storekeepers of the Retail Dry Goods Association will urge the Public Service Commission to restore Sixth Avenue without delay. They challenge McAdoo’s claims that surface settling and delays by rail and utility projects justify the tunnel area not being repaired. Secretary Graff asserts each reason is faulty and vows testimony against the tunnel company. The hearing before Commissioner Maltbie will feature Benjamin F. Packus of Rose & Putzel for the association.

William G. McAdoo Hudson & Manhattan Railway Company Sixth Avenue Hudson Retail Dry Goods Association Public Service Commission Maltbie Benjamin F. Packus Rose & Putzel McAdoo Graff Dry Goods Association Metropolitan Street Railway Company Root Edison Company Consolidated Electric and Subway Company

Foolish Knothole Leads to Moth-Eaten Sold Surprises

Public auction in New York saw over 2000 bundles sold by Field Chapman for American Express. Many packages contained varied items from false hair to a bedstead with no viewing prior to bidding. A knothole revealed ladies suits bought for 13.30 dollars that proved moth-eaten and useless, disappointing hopeful bidders.

Field, Chapman & Co Broadway American Express Company

Wabash Presidents Blast Two-Cent Fare Law

The Wabash Railroad reports a hard year under the two-cent passenger fare. For the year ended June 30, 1968, passengers rose about 10 percent while revenue fell roughly 7 percent. Gross earnings were 25,740,074 dollars, down 1,692,399. net earnings 6,806,326, down 1,021,000. Operating expenses rose to 18,848,748, up 661,099.

ST. Louis Wabash Railroad A. Delano Henny Miller Delano United States

Actress Klippenburg Sues Miller After Deportation

Miss Paula Klippenburg of Vienna, deported six months ago, sues Horace F. Miller of Newark in the United States Circuit Court at Trenton for breach of promise seeking 25000. She says Miller, under the name Holbein, promised to marry in Vienna on July 30, 1902, while concealing a Newark family. Papers have been served.

Paula Klippenburg Vienna Horace FE. Miller Celluloid Compan Newark N. J Trenton Miller Holbein

Commerce School Plans at NYU Seeks Evening Courses

The School of Commerce Accounts and Finance at New York University opens sessions on Thursday Sept 4. Enrollment is heavy and the year is expected to be the best yet. Offices and classrooms move to the eighth floor of the University Building Washington Square East. New courses include insurance law corporation accounts and commercial electricity with one year evening programs for working students and an Efficiency Bureau placing many into business positions.

School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance New York University University Washington Square East

International Tuberculosis Congress Faces Balance Challenge

On the eve of the International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington many fear the event will lose its international character due to American delegation dominance. The steering committee plans to protect the congress's global image by favoring foreign speakers for talks and papers to maintain balance.

Washington France Germany J. 8. Fulton

Washington Woman Held as Shoplifter in Brooklyn Court

A refined woman identified herself as Mrs. Mary Hughes and Washington Derter when held by Magistrate Cornell at Jefferson Market Court for shoplifting jewelry from a dry goods store. A station house check showed a Lillie C. Parkhurst of Washington DC on her name, and she admitted that Parkhurst was her real name. Magistrate Cornell ordered examination next day. She said she was staying with friends in Brooklyn.

Washington Cornell Jefferson Market Court Mary Hughes Lillie C. Parkhurst Washington, D. C Parkhurst Brooklyn

Dinner to Marathon Winner at Ye Olde Chop House

A postOlympic London Marathon winner dined at Ye Olde Chop House in New York yesterday. Attendees included Timothy Sullivan Alderman Reginald Doull Thomas McGowan Commissioner John H O firen ercy Nagle M Weill P Sohmers N Meyer and others with S Kirk Frank Harrington H A Dintry Register Frank Gass and Borough of Richmond Cromwell Hayes present for a stag dinner in the winner’s honor featuring a recital and vaudeville acts.

London Cedar Street Timothy Sullivan Reginald Doull Thomas McGowan John H. O'firenercy- Nagle M. Weill P. Sohmers N. Meyer John J S. Kirk Frank Harrington H. A. Dintry Borough of Richmond Cromwell Hayes

Carnival crowds flood Coney Island as rowdyism erupts

About 600000 visitors packed the island for the fifth carnival night amid growing disorder. Gangs of youths harassed pedestrians with confetti and sneezing powders, while police from other precincts largely stood by. Police arrested only a few pickpockets as car and train services suffered chaos and arrests were scant.

Coney Island Tey Johnson and Patterson

Police Conduct Accusations After Olympic Parade Disbanding

Major Burr of the Twelfth Regiment accuses Police Inspector Russell and Lieut O Connor of unbecoming conduct and unnecessary violence during the August 29 parade disbanding. Sergt Foley alleges O Connor seized him by the throat and threw him into spectators while Russell ordered a Third Avenue car motorman to run down marchers. Defense cites a written order to break ranks if needed to let cars pass. Trial proceedings continue with adjournment sought for more witnesses.

M. D. Burr Twelfth Regiment John H. Russell O’connor McGowan Park Row Russell Third Avenue William F. Foley Russell Liut Bugher Bingham Hansen Major Burr

Burial of John Leonard in Flatbush after New Jersey shooting

John Leonard iron founder was shot and killed by his secretary Walter C. Phillips at his Montclair home. Leonard's body was taken to Flatbush Brooklyn for burial after a requiem in Bloomfield. Phillips, held on $10 000 bail for manslaughter, remains central to the investigation with no new developments reported.

New York Times Montclair N. J John Leonard Walter C. Phillips Maple Avenue Flatbush Brooklyn Holy Cross Church of the ‘Sacred Heart Bloomfield Mr. Phillips Leonard New York Phillips

Cuban editors condemn Magoon over meat smuggling charge

In Havana on September 18 Cuban editors met and adopted a resolution supporting Diario Espanol which accused the U S Army of smuggling large quantities of meat and goods into Cuba. Gov Magoon ordered an investigation and threatened action if the paper did not prove its charges.

Havana Diario Espanol United States Army Cuba Gov. Magoon

Smith at Cotton Exchange Meeting with Reform Committee

Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith visited the Cotton Exchange and met with a reform committee to discuss practical changes in exchange practices. After a four hour session, Smith said he was listening and had been a critic of methods but hopes for positive results, declining to state whether his views had shifted.

Herbert Knox Smith Cotton Exchange Reform Committee Smith

Presbyterian Church Preacher J Wilbur Chapman Schedule

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church will host Rev J Wilbur Chapman delivering morning and afternoon sermons. The steamer Rosedale plans a Hudson River trip next Sunday from Catharine Street at 9:30 A M, touring the bay Statue of Liberty and Hudson to Newburg and West Point. The steamer Pathfinder, returning from Port Tampa, collided with a mudscow damaging starboard bow plates and returned to its anchorage.

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church J. Wilbur Chapman Rosedale Hudson Catharine Street East River Bay Statue of Liberty North River Newburg West Point Pathfinder Port Tampa

Mysterious East River Death Ties to Brooklyn Man

A body found in the East River near East Twenty-first Street, throat cut and a bruise near the eye, is linked to Joseph Liversidge. Investigators later identify the corpse as William Homan, an electrician, despite Homan being alive. A letter from Hiram Hall and a Walloomsac, New York origin tie the case to New York saloon life and hard luck.

Joseph Liversidge East River East Twenty-first Street Wyckoff Bellevue East Twenty-second Street John Fussner West Thirteenth Street Fussner William Homan Hamburg Avenue Brooklyn Homan Albany Hiram Hall Walloomsac N. Y East Twenty-third Street Liversidge

Brother of Henry Clay Marshall slain case shocks Pittsburg

Warner Marshall, elder brother of Henry Clay Marshall, arrived in Pittsburg to demand a murder inquiry. The deceased man was found in a vacant city lot near Youngstown with two fatal gunshot wounds. Marshall notes missing money and a gold watch. firm ties link to P. W. Brooks & Co. detectives pursue the case with city and county forces.

New York Times Pittsburg Penn Warner Marshall Henry Clay Marshall Marshall P. W. Brooks & Co New York Youngstown Ohio Marshall Boys Young Marshall F. P. Patterson Armstrong Supt. McQuade

Jail Woman for Contempt in Supreme Court

Mrs Ellen B Welsh faced contempt charges before Supreme Court Justice Bischoff after allegedly disobeying two supplementary orders tied to a $1 834 judgment. She spent the night in Ludlow Street Jail on $300 bail but was released after an agreement between Judson and Sherman brokers.

Ellen B. Welsh Supreme Court Bischoff Terry Ludlow Street

Death by Own Action Ends 87-Year-Old In City Boarding House

Gustav Edmund Sells, 87, shot himself in a 400 East Fiftieth Street boarding house yesterday morning. He held an open newspaper with obituary notices as the fatal shot was fired. A young woman questioned Mrs. Faytok, owner’s wife, after the discovery and left in distress. Police believe a letter to the woman accompanied the act.

Gustav Edmund Sells East Fiftieth Street John Faytok

Coroner Sets Aside Verdict in Moriarty Death In Bronx

Coroner Schwannecke opened an inquest into Captain Daniel Moriarty’s death in the Bronx on September 5. The jury’s finding that Osterholm struck the blow was set aside as not supported by the evidence after about sixteen witnesses, including James McLaughlin and Patrolman Albert Weiss, testified. Osterholm was arrested in Middletown and admitted being with Moriarty but claimed confusion about events.

Schwannecke Daniel Moriarty Bronx L. E Osterholm Ee Moriarty James McLaughlin Moriarty Albert Weiss Osterholm Oroner Schwannecke Qsterholm Middletown N.Y

Mayflower to sail for Kingston on scientific mission

E H Scull of Harvard with six companions and a Japanese cook denied plans to hunt sunken treasure. The Mayflower was cleared at the Custom House and will sail for Kingston Jamaica to collect four divers for a science oriented expedition.

E. H. Scull Harvard Custom House Ulmer Park Kingston Jamaica Washington

Forest fires menace towns across Maine and Adirondacks

Nationwide blaze coverage reports Maine fires threatening 14 towns in eight counties with Brooksville at greatest risk as crews defend Meadow Brook. smoke drifting to Boston. Adirondack and Catskill fires worsen though rains hoped. Authorities note dry conditions and scarce manpower, with hunters blamed for some blazes.

Augusta State of Maine Brooksville Hancock County W. G. Tousey Tufts College Eugene Cousins Lisbon Proctor James Miller Piscataquis Ndroscoggin Somerset Oxford York Cumberland Penobscot

Forest fires threaten timber lands on Mount Tom and nearby areas

Winsted Connecticut reports a forest fire on Mount Tom destroyed large tracts of timber and endangered Summer homes on the Twin Lakes side while burning since Wednesday night. Firefighting crews worked through the night as flames neared the mountain summit.

New York Times Winsted, Conn Mount Tom Twin Lakes

Park Department Proposes Appeal Over Tire Chains in City Parks

Commissioner Henry Smith of the Park Department backs appealing Justice Davis ruling legalizing tire chains on park roads. He argues chains damage roads and costs rise for repairs, while advocating proper tires and asphalt roads to protect park character. He notes the case affects taxpayers and could be appealed by the Corporation Counsel.

Henry Smith Park Department Justice Davis Smith Corporation Counsel New York

Ex Chief Pond Arrested in Mountainview Case

J Warren Pond once chief forest fish and game protector of New York was arrested at his Mountainview home in Franklin County and brought to Utica. He faces a grand larceny in the second degree charge alleging improper retention of $100 paid in November 1904 as a penalty from a violator of game laws, with the warrant sworn by W B J Williams, a Utica attorney.

Utica N. Y J. Warren Pond Forest Fish and Game Protector New York Mountainview Franklin County Pond Speede W. B. J. Williams

Parson Celebrates 1000th Wedding in Jersey City

The Rev. Gottlieb Andrea of the German Reformed Church in Jersey City will mark his thousandth wedding ceremony next Wednesday night. Andrea, a pastor of twenty five years, has set a record as a marrying parson in New Jersey and his ceremony fees have funded his son and daughter’s college education.

Gottlieb Andrea

Real estate broker held on extortion charge in Brooklyn

Joseph Solotovsky of 4u Graham Avenue Brooklyn faced New Jersey Avenue Police Court on extortion allegations by William Barean a fabricator of women garments at Junius Belmont. Barean says Solotovsky threatened to reveal a supposed romance and demanded 50 dollars to prevent disclosure. police were alerted after a planned payment meeting.

Joseph Solotovsky Graham Avenue Brooklyn New Jersey Avenue William Barean Minsdale Street Barean Junius and Belmont Avenues Solotovsky F ‘Rarcan Korcan

Trio Arrested in Death of Daniel O Herlihy

Robert Singer and John Kindregan were charged with causing the death of Daniel O Herlihy of 197 St Nicholas Avenue after an incident on Second Avenue near Fortieth Street. O Herlihy died from a fractured skull in hospital. John O Herlihy, the deceased’s son, testified he and his father had been drinking.

Robert Singer East Forty-ninth Street John Kindregan First Avenue Daniel O'Herlihy St. Nicholas Avenue Lower Hospital Kindregan Schrady Singer Pras Second Avenue Fortieth Street O'Herlihy Young O'Herlihy Blow Strick

Arrival of Buyers Register by Telephoning 1000 Bryant

A long list of merchants and addresses appears under the heading Arrival of Buyers. The column invites readers to register by telephone at 1000 Bryant and catalogs numerous firms from Autrim to Duffy & McInnerney Co, with locations in cities like Philadelphia Baltimore Memphis and Denver and products from dry goods to hosiery and cloaks.

Bryant Autrim Pittston Penn BF. Autrim St. Denis Ho& Silverman Philadelphia W. Silverman Hotel Atheam Church aMeChurch Street Montgomery Fair Montgomery Ala W. Ashley Chrerceh Ree & Curtis Company Eating C. Laubach Church Street Renit & Co Baltimore W. Oo Ress Joslyn Dry Goods Company Denver Col W. Sruce Church &I Ide Brothers Albany W. Ide. Dellars Elotel Hermitage Erstein S. Trautman Hotel York Green, Joyce Co Columbus Ohio W. YY Leonard Leonard Street Hoffman House Gimbs ‘Brothers O. D. Glenn Broadway St. Denis Lamson Brothers Company Toledo H. A. Bureste WH. J. Kaufman Inion Saantet Park Avenue Eotel Sons& Co Washington, D. CC M. M. Hennell Toffman House Long, Jonas, Sons Wilkesharra C. Heltzman W. FE. Haywood Dress Gomls Allks

City Auction Catalog Promotes Retail Listings in New York

A dense commerce guide lists numerous vendors across Manhattan and nearby streets. Firms such as Otto Thurnaner, A. A. Vantine & Co., G. Cohn & Co., Krauss & Co., and Parker Brothers advertise wares from ALCOHOL APPLIANCES to TOYS. The directory covers departments from BASKETS to WATCHES and ROAD map-like notices for buyers seeking contact details and product ranges in late 19th or early 20th century retail pages.

House Fur Imp Otto Thurnaner 20Th St Myres Max M Broadway American Hosiery Co Franklin St Otto Thurnauer 20Th In G. Cohn & Co., Inc Excelsior Sik Waist Co E.8th St Seltzer & Harris W. 20Th Banks & Co Warren St David van Blerkom Phoenix Berliner, Strauss & Meyer Samstag & Hilder Bros M. J. Averbeck Mfg Maiden Lane G& FR H. Schulthers Vesey St Edwin J. Schwabe St. Broadway N.Y

Bankruptcy Notices Hit Multiple Firms in New York

Several bankruptcy petitions filed against H. Wasindorf Trother firm and partners at 07-96 2b Keekene Street, with liabilities around 158,460 and assets about 2,500. Other schedules show Glasberg Brothers & Levin and Robert Johnston & Co. among notable debtors. receivers appointed and creditors including Claflin Company, National Butchers, and Metropolitan Hotel Supply Co. listed.

H. Wasindorf Trother Harry Samuel J. Kasimierf W. Kisinderf & Trother Keekene Street Thes Creditnvs Hi. BL. Claflin Eldridge Street BOB. Claflin Company Save It Arthur Mall Arthur Hall Walden Glasberg Prothers & Levin Glasberg Brothers & Levin West Third Street Sheny Guolds Boston Chicago Awepicsn Woulen Company Rae & 5 Sind National Butchiers Crave Bank Meyris Giashere Sammel Giasberg Nathan Schéchtz Minnie @eller Fe Fein Robent Ionnston Emira HA. Johnston Jone Nartoers Imiividucdt Nofple Mane Acth Re Suepcey Company

Far North and Canada Reported Weekly Financial Failures

Dreadstreet notes 265 failures in the United States this week with regional totals and year comparisons from 1907 to 1964. Canada shows 25 failures, and losses range across states and territories with many cases filed including names and sums such as Babbino 123 and J Lang 82, among others.

Dreadstreet United States Mitcie New England Southern Western Northwestern Far West Heel Territories Canada Lacey Sswy

Legal notice of multiple property liens and settlements

A fragmented list shows several 1908 and 1980s dates with pairs of individuals and firms such as Cerottio Salvador M and Kretsch, Landon Albert R Griffin, plus Nehlen Andrew T and Frank V Strauss Co. Amounts range from 120 to 774 dollars, with vacated actions and monetary judgments noted.

Cerottio Salvador Kretsch Landon Albert R. Griffin Nehlen Andrew T Frank V. Strauss& Co Layton Stosenberg, Sestonion—Corneill Lead Col Tayior Joseph A J. C. Grau I Strasbourger Harry—B. Polansky

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