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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
6
The text proclaims for 122 years the best ale in the world and vows no expense will be spared to maintain its status. It asserts no legitimate competition because merit underpins its success across hotels restaurants oyster and chop houses.
The Stock Exchange Governing Committee awaited the Special Investigating Committee findings on A O Brown and Lewis Ginter Young. The report cites commitments on the short side reaching 861,900 to 862,850 shares and declares resources insufficient to cover even 1 percent. It accuses reckless, imprudent conduct and demoralization schemes to cover short positions.
The article reports on a brokerage dispute where Brown and Young defend their capital margins amid a sudden price rise. Rumors say A C Brown bears the discipline burden while Young may get a year’s suspension for fictitious transactions. Knapp and McIntyre’s seats were ordered sold, casting doubt on reinstatement claims.
American Wine Growers Association meets in New York at Arkwright Club with grape growers to oppose W C T U and Anti-Saloon League campaigns. Plan 25 cent per acre assessment to fund a national effort, arguing wine for temperance not intemperance. Dr C H Parkhurst letter supports wine as whisky substitute and transport to curb drunkenness. Andreas Sharbo of Asti California promotes education in grape growing and wine making.
William M. Ingraham son of the late William Ingraham of Brooklyn and New Hyde Park files a protest in Nassau County Surrogate's Office challenging the will. He claims incapacity witnesses failed to sign properly and filing was flawed while executor is George L. Ingraham. The estate, rumored to be about 2 million dollars, is to be divided among Frances George and Robert Ingraham with others receiving shares. Surrogate Jackson postpones hearing to November 11.
Ana Marita a 19 year old Java born servant won habeas corpus in Brooklyn Supreme Court to govern her own life. Justice Stapleton ordered she may leave William H. Stone's care while Stone sought guardianship. Stone said he would pursue a general guardian with the Dutch Government awaiting next action.
At Mineola half mile track Eleanor Swimm driven by Edward Mills reared and fell, injuring the horse during the Queens Nassau Agricultural Society Fair program. Ostriches were later shown, with Miss Florida replacing Fleetwins as the birds slimmed a quarter mile. Sheriff Rennie dispersed two men bookmaking near the track. Meadow Brook exhibits praised Payne Whitney J Phipps and Howard Gould led prize winners.
The Kings County Grand Jury opened an inquiry into a $10,000 loan from banker William Hurley to Borough President Bird Coler. Accounts officials had criticized Coler, and Attorney Clarke sought a full investigation. Hurley testified about the events leading to the loan. Coler spoke briefly with the District Attorney but did not enter the Grand Jury room.
Two Englishmen visiting friends in Kingsbridge, once hard to reach, navigate an unpaved alley, a grade crossing near a sewer shaft, and a dark block of houses to find the home of two American girls they met in Canada. After a fall into a sunken garden they hear the girls’ exit and the man vows to repair the rose bed.
In the Adirondacks north of North Creek New York forest fires have burned about 20000 acres and stretched thirty miles as volunteers cut belts and trenches to stop the blaze. With many fires still active the smoke prevents visibility and rail travel remains risky even as efforts continue. Deer hunting prospects dim as drought dries undergrowth and only a handful of deer have been reported ten days into the season.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Miss Maxine Elliott stage star and Mrs Bes sie Hall Goodwin as the parties in a Reno telegram stating desertion as the grounds for her divorce suit. Manager Appleton denies further claims and says no alimony or counter suit is decided.
Washington reports preparations for Col. William F. Stewart’s examination before the retiring board next week. An order reorganizes the panel to fit his high rank with Col. C. A. P. Hatfield and Col. Edward A. Godwin replacing Lt. Col. Isaac W. Littell and Capt. James A. Logan Jr. Remaining members include Brig. Gen. William P. Kall Lieut. Col. William H. Arthur and Major Guy L. Edie.
The U S cruiser Yankee struck Spindle Rock near Buzzards Bay during a fog at Newport R I on September 25 and took on water with hull punctures. Wrecking divers and tugs rushed to the scene as weather threatens and a board of inquiry will determine fault. The vessel, built during the Spanish American war, carries about four dozen three inch guns and was purchased for around 550000.
Two officers from West Sixty-eighth Street Station stopped work on a galvanize iron fence planned to separate the Hotel Marie Antoinette at Broadway and Sixty-sixth from the adjoining six story apartment at 145 West Sixty-sixth Street. Capt Remy acted after tenants called the fence a spite fence. Hotel manager A M Wooley halted the workers when told to stop, while plans had not yet been approved by the Building Department. The hotel, owned by Henry S Thompson, is leased to W E Wooley and St. My Gerrans.
A Twentieth Century Club ball on East 97th Street descended into a riot. Police arrested Angelo Lees and six other young men after weapons and razors were found on the floor. Dr. Herrity treated a dozen or more partygoers for injuries as chaos erupted during the grand march.
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