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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
7
A newspaper note promotes a wallpaper showroom offering demonstrations under artificial light to help customers choose wall coverings. It invites readers to discuss room needs and promises savings in time and money plus a free Vol. 10 catalog showing various roll patterns.
The New York Times will publish a special section on Paris New York and Pend en fashions including gowns capes wraps and hats by renowned dress artists and milliners. Printed on fine paper the Times Pictorial Section showcases this seasonal style guide.
The New York Times provides a concise summary of top national and world events, with brief notes on politics, economy, and culture. Readers access key developments, prominent figures, and emerging trends in a compact format.
Probate reveals Henry J Braker of 100 William Street died in Plymouth England on Aug 31 leaving about 4 million. He leaves 1 million for a Braker Memorial Home for the aged, 1.3 million to his wife, 1.1 million in other bequests, 500 to Tufts College, and 250 to longtime clerks. The sole heir at law is brother Conrad M Braker who receives only income from a 50 thousand dollar trust. The will funds a 1 million trust for the home, to be run by a Protestant board with no denomination majority, and directs sale of his firm interest to his brother on liberal terms. Cremation and Woodlawn burial planned.
Gus Eberhard confessed to murdering his aunt in a Hackensack court as Chief Dunn and Prosecutor Koester testified. The confession detailed how a brief attack at Rochelle Park led to multiple shots, theft of money, and a return to New York before a Chicago-bound train. Ex-Prosecutor Stagg urged jury acquittal citing lack of tying evidence.
The complaint against Solon B. Lilienstern a lawyer of 68 William Street was dismissed yesterday by Magistrate Finn at the Tombs Court on the District Attorney's request. The civil suit between Universal Lumber Company Liliensterns client and J. H. Bryan led to the charge which was dropped after papers in the suit were produced.
Special to The New York Times from Chicago on September 22 reports James B. Forgan of First National Bank arguing Europeans blame the U.S. banking system for last autumn’s panic. He describes how Europe mobilizes funds and calms markets, while U.S. small bankers hoard cash, draining reserves and deepening fear without a central remedy.
The Board of Education is set to vote on re electing Dr Andrew W Edson associate superintendent despite strong opposition from Commissioners Partridge Higgins Freifeld Jonas and others. Last vote was seven against him with attendance low. expected twenty four votes are needed for re election. A critic says Edson is too influenced by Dr Maxwell and earns 6000 dollars a year to exercise judgments independently. Jonas also notes a forecast of over 67000 part time pupils and proposes a double session experiment of three and a half hours.
Seven waiters held at Ellis Island by Commissioner Watehor on charges tied to a foreign contract labor law claim linked to a supposed Waiters Union letter. The union denies knowledge of the complaint and authorities seek proof of contracts before releasing the men.
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia ruled President Gompers of the AFL must answer questions posed at the last hearing by Attorney Davenport regarding The Federationist. Chief Justice Clabaugh said such questions are normally answered before the examiner and the court then rules on relevancy.
Actor Arnold Daly testified against the Shubert interests in a creditors exam, denying debt and detailing broken contracts, loans, and losses in a career punctuated by disputes, management friction, and backers Liebler and Co. He claimed little money remains while admitting past royalties to Shaw and ongoing theater debts.
President Egerton L. Winthrop awarded diplomas to 28 Nautical School graduates aboard the Newport in the East River. The event redefined the ship as a training vessel and highlighted prizes for navigation, seamanship, neatness, and heaving the lead. Four graduates already sailed for lighthouse service in San Francisco. the next session begins November 1.
The Public Service Commission received an application from Long Acre Electric Light and Power for a rehearing of its request to issue 60 million dollars in securities. The company argues the denial was void, citing constitutional challenges and alleged due process and delegation issues.
In Harlem Court Magistrate Walsh warned he would issue warrants for Deputy Police Commissioner Wood and Detective Bureau members if the Lavin photographs and Bertillon data were not returned or destroyed. Lavin, a theatrical goods dealer, had been charged with compounding a felony after being offered $100 to drop a complaint against John J Bryan, a private detective. Lavin was discharged after Walsh denounced the detectives for oppression.
On the return of an order to show cause the vice chancellor directed the Pope Manufacturing Company receivers to apply for transfer of funds to pay a 25 percent dividend on all proved claims, totaling 75 percent. The order also bars some creditors from appealing the receivers’ disallowance of claims.
First Lieut. E C Hill moves to Poughkeepsie for instruction. Lieut. Col. F Von Schrader goes to Springfield on official business. Capt. T H Jackson detailed for Camp of Instruction at Atascadero Ranch California. Capt. G W Heidt retired due to disability. Capt. J G Doyle to duty as Inspector of ordnance at naval magazine Hingham. Commander J D McDonald to command Castine. Commander C M Falls inspector in charge of First Lighthouse District Portland. Boatswain W Spicer to the Celtic. Chief Gunner R P Middleton to naval torpedo station Newport.
Arrived vessels include Yankee Hist Cuttlefish Octopus Tarantula Viper Stringham Barney De Long Thornton and 2nd Trigey at Buzzard's Bay Prairie at Hampton Roads Milwaukee at San Francisco Rainbow Chattanooga Galveston Denver Concord at Nagasaki and Justin at Mare Island Sailed Nero from Buzzard's Bay for Boston.
Tenants of 353 East 118th Street faced a Black Hand revenge scare after aiding prosecutors. A hallway blaze fueled by oil was set before dawn, prompting evacuations as residents fled by stairs and fire escapes. Carlo Congro alerted others and fired a pistol as police responded to the burning hallway.
A blaze at a residence linked to the Washburn-Fresby Company injures Nicola Devils who leaps from a third floor window. He receives hospital care at Harlem Hospital. Fire damage totals about $5900. Police investigate amid fears of the Black Hand and incendiary crime.
Ome F. Hibbard a Brooklyn lawyer and family who had been at their country home returned to find their city residence ransacked. Detectives believe youths conducted the burglary searching drawers and boxes for money while smashing toys and destroying items. The family found small sums from ten dollars in each of three banks kept for the children.
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