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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
5
Supreme Court Justice Giererich heard two Gould family matters involving Howard and Katherine Commons Gould and Frank Jay Gould and Helen K. Gould. Alimony requests and divorce allegations were adjourned to October 1 and 2, with arguments over support and creditor pledges noted.
Miss Tillie Hertzenberg sues Dr Joseph Schenker of 76 Stanton Street for breach of promise after a courtship begun at his dentist office. An arrest warrant brought the dentist to Ludlow Street Jail, freed on 2500 bail as he faced a 5000 suit. Hertzenberg says engagement and wedding invitations followed a spring acquaintance. Schenker allegedly cooled and halted plans days before the July 15 date.
Publisher Michael H. De Young arrived in New York after Europe and spoke at the Plaza about a China United States treaty. He warned it would be unnecessary and risk war with Japan, urging instead a European backed alliance to protect commercial interests. He noted Japan’s coast defenses spend and warned bankers watch the election as Pacific prosperity remains and a Republican dominated Congress seems likely.
In Trenton New Jersey officials clash over closing hours for liquor sales during the state primary. Assistant Attorney General Gaskill cites the Crimes Act, while City Solicitor Bird and Police Chief Cleary argue the act does not apply to the primary, noting polls open at 1 PM and close at 9 PM, affecting whether saloons must close.
Fires rage across northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan endangering Foster City Niagara Quinners Faithorn Lak Labelle and Fifield. Rain and relief trains aid evacuations as dozens of homes lumber and a mill are reported at risk with communications cut off and steamers sounding foghorns.
Albany reports indicate fires in the Adirondacks and Catskills are largely controlled but remain serious. Firefighters cover locations from Millbrook to Indian Lake as rain is hoped to ease conditions. Dozens of fire teams, including 2 1/2 thousand men, battle blazes threatening mines, timber camps, and villages amid heavy smoke.
Reports from central and eastern Pennsylvania describe ongoing wildfires in Lycoming, Canton, Bradford, Tioga, and Lehigh Counties with residents battling flames for days. Church services in Lancaster Williamsport and Allentown prayed for rain as incendiary suspicions and arid conditions worry communities and forest wardens call for fire suppression.
The Nassau County Supreme Court appoints Charles Brush as referee in the absolute divorce case of E Bartel Hall Jr of Glen Cove against Emma Kirk Hall. The wife, once Miss Emma Kirk, is alleged to have traveled in Canada with Rev. Benjamin Denham as brother and sister.
KINGSTON Jamaica Sept 21 The steamship Prinz August Wilhelm arrived from New York and reported speaking the schooner William J Lermond near Turks Island safe The Lermond was en route to Philadelphia Aug 22 with 1268 tons of coal The Beacon reported sighting a wrecked schooner near Bird Rock believed to be the Lermond continuing efforts to locate it.
State police expect an arrest soon that may solve the September disappearance of Esther Hilbert a Philadelphia girl. A telegram from Yakima Washington reports a former schoolmate of Miss Hilbert living near Yakima fueling a theory she eloped with him.
Six lightships of varied colors depart from Tompkinsville under Captain Albert Mertz to chart a four month voyage to San Francisco. The squadron’s goal is to strengthen Pacific navigation with added lighthouse equipment, following Admiral Evans’s route to the Pacific coast. The Manzanita leads, with Columbia, Sequoia, Swiftsure, Kukui, and Relief No. 9% among the others. Chauncey Thomas assisted in outfitting.
A man identified as Herman Rosenbhein, a discharged grocery clerk, attempted suicide by lying on subway tracks near the Brooklyn terminal. He was pulled clear twice by William J. Cody and later committed to Kings County Hospital psychopathic ward after an Adams Street Court hearing where his sanity is being examined.
Sylvester Scott a young painter of 149 Second Avenue lies in Presbyterian Hospital with a stab wound to the heart area after a dispute with Fred Enge a bartender at 300 East Sixty-first Street. Enge is in custody at East Sixty-seventh Street Station. Police report Scott likely to die.
Two men identified as William Morgan and John Smith were arrested at the Thirty sixth Street and Fifth Avenue elevated station in Brooklyn after a disturbance on a Bath Beach car bound for Manhattan. They were part of a crowd of ten causing trouble, with passengers assaulted by knocked hats and trampled taps. Special Policeman Timothy Gary led the arrest and Fourth Avenue reserves were called to the scene.
Bellevue and Allied Hospitals Trustees met yesterday in Dr. John A. Brannan’s office to discuss management and finances in a secret session. General Medical Superintendent T. Armstrong received a vacation extension for August after a reported near nervous collapse.
Frank W. Perkins of New York Athletic Club sues his wife for divorce after thirty-one years of marriage alleging an indiscretion by her with Rev. Thomas Newton Owen more than thirteen years ago. Witnesses testified of meetings at Tong Island and Arverne, with Perkins separated from his wife years ago.
Mrs. Anna R. Betts seeks a divorce from Lou Betts owner of 70 West Forty-fifth Street. She asks the court to require $1,040 monthly alimony and $3,000 for counsel fees while alleging misconduct with three unknown women. Betts denies the charges and says he has supported the family in “gal style” costing about $100,000 in five years and plans a counter suit for separation on incompatibility of temperament.
An Irish terrier owned by James Hall bit Policeman John O’Donnell on Fulton Street Brooklyn after a one and a half hour standoff. Shots were fired and the dog was captured for rabies testing. O’Donnell received Pasteur treatment and the Health Department sought to locate other bite victims for treatment.
Old fashion millinery and sewing notions listing Imperial Double Silk and Nainsook items with prices per pair per dozen pieces. Includes bindings spools silk crochet silk scissors and various fabrics from Lord & Taylor and Blue Ribbon brands. Also notes Crescent shapes and featherbone grosgrain covered silks with miscellaneous needle goods at low prices.
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