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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1908

Page

18

Brown Partners Arrested for Thefts From Firm

Five of the six members of the suspended A. O. Brown & Co. stock exchange firm were arrested outside the Federal Building on larceny charges from a customer Miss Helen Abernathy. Bail set at $2000 each. one member, G Lee Stout, not arrested. Complainant alleges missing securities valued at $1600. receivership continues amid broader investigations of misappropriated assets.

Stock Exchange A. O. Brown & Co Federal Building A. A., Brown Edward F. Buchanan Rea Whitman Louis Ginter Young Samuel C. Brown Tombs Court G. Lee Stout Stout New Jersey Thomas A. McIntyre Helen N. Abernathy East Seventeenth Street House, Grossman & Vorhaus Brown Concern William C. Rosenberg Miss Abernathy Finn A. O. Brown &Co Missouri,Kansas & Texas Railway United States Steel Common Charles TE. Littlefield B. F. Buchanan A. ©. Brown Bidchanan Whitman Young Littlefield Dinne Mee United States Circuit Ixesselmark Hreardon Farrell Sumner Central Office Brown & Co Edward Lauterbach George W. Schurman Dix E Noel Maly Buchanan Hanover National Bank A. H. Combs & Co Brown Combs & Co J. W. Rose Rose Whitney Company Standard Trust Company Standard Minnie T. Young Louis G. Young

Grounds for Elkins suit set to press on

Ada Louise Lonsdale, an actress, sues Blaine Elkins for 106000 dollars in a breach of promise to marry claim filed in Phillips West Virginia. The suit follows Elkins's marriage to Emily Bird Kenna and includes deposition excerpts detailing a long relationship and promises between Lonsdale and Blaine Elkins with various Elkins relatives named in support.

Ada Louise Lonsdale Blaine Elkins West Virginia Elkinses Miss. Lonsdale Epstein Miss Lonsdale Columbia Tenn Blaine New York Washington National Hotel Carey Johnson Emily Kenna Miss Kenna Richard Elkins Davis Elkins Davis

Elkins Defends His Son In Breach of Promise Suit

Senator Stephen B. Elkins defends son Blaine Elkins against a breach of promise suit filed by New York actress Louise Lonsdale seeking 1004ndum wes. Elkins says his son never promised marriage and denies the charge. Blaine is summoned to appear before Judge Dayton with a hearing date to be set.

Philippi West Va Elkins Stephen Blaine Elkins Louise Lonsdale New York Beater Elkins Fie

Boxer Taken To Bellevue After Ring Injury

Terry Martin a 27 year old Philadelphia prizefighter was rushed to Bellevue Hospital soon after midnight with a concussion of the brain following a bout at the National Athletic Club in East Twenty fourth Street last night. Referee Charley White noted his deterioration and doctors reported he grew durious later stating the head injury dated from a fight weeks prior. He is expected to recover.

Terry Martin Philadelphia National Athletic Club East Twenty-fourth Street Harry Lewis Bellevue Hospital Martin Charley White Bellevue

Ahrens Loses Bid to Force Civil Service Exemption

Brooklyn clerk Brookyn F W Ahrens sought a mandamus to compel the State Civil Service Commission to place him on the exempt list and retain his county post. Justice Stapleton denied the request, dismissing the proceeding.

State Civil Service Commission Brooklyn F. W. Ahrens Justice Stapleton Supreme Court Stanteton

Frank De Haas Robinson Dies at 86 in Bratenhal

Cleveland mourns Frank De Haas Robinson traction magnate and baseball patron who died suddenly of heart disease at his summer residence in Bratenhal. A founder and owner of the old Cleveland American Association Club and part owner in the present St. Louis National team, Robinson was deeply involved in baseball.

Cleveland Frank de Haas Robinson Bratenhal Robinson

Clergyman Parkhurst Runs Back Hughes Moral Campaign

The Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst urged the pulpit to back Gov Hughes in the New York State contest calling the race a moral issue against gambling and decency declines. He warned the campaign is not about party but principles, with Hughes representing decency and the people’s fight against bossism. The Baltic voyage brought tourists including ex Police Commissioner William McAdoo with findings to be printed later and a list of notable passengers. Isabel Wynne, daughter of US Consul General Wynne of London, stood out for the younger set aboard.

Hughes Charles H. Parkhurst Chanier Chanter Service Barnes Parsons Dr. Parkhurst William McAdoo Bingham Baltic Frank G. Alden W. Wallace Atterbury Peninsylvania Isabel Wynne United States Wynne London

Bispham Answers Wife in Custody Battle

David B Bispham singer files answer in Philadelphia Court of Quarter Sessions to Mrs Bisphams petition for custody of two younger children. He accuses wife of improper moral influence and ongoing extravagance claiming she insulted him and harmed the children, sharing letters she wrote to them and detailing hotel evictions over debt.

New York Times Philadelphia David Bispham Mr. Bispham New York

Strang Marries Actress Jennie Spalding in Stamford

In Stamford on September 25, motorcar racer Lewis Putnam Strang wed actress Jennie I. Spalding after a New York performance. They secured a marriage license and planned a 1 am ceremony at the Hotel Carlton with Judge Martin J. Gray, Tyson as best man, and a wedding breakfast to follow.

New York Times Stamford Corin Jennie IL. Spalding New York Lewis Putnam Strang Miss Spalding Strang John H. Tyson Savannah Lowell Martin J. Gray Hotel Carlton Griswold Daniel Fred Atoff Mr. Tyson

Hotel musician leads Knickerbocker orchestra tonight

David Manso, violinist said to have been given a instrument by Queen Christina, will head the hotel orchestra in the Knickerbocker restaurant. His repertoire includes music from new Metropolitan and Manhattan operas, with prior London stints at the Carlton and Ritz. He was famed in Spain as a child prodigy.

David Manso Christina Spain Knickerbocker Metropolitan Manhattan Manso Carlton Ritz London

Thaw Order Issued Contempt Action at Pittsburg Court

Special to The New York Times reports Judge Archbald of Scranton ordered Harry K. Thaw held in contempt and produced before a U S Court in Pittsburg. The warrant was issued by U S Commissioner Lindsey and dispatch to Marshal Stone, who cannot serve outside the Western District of Pennsylvania. A New York return is expected and authorities plan further moves. In Albany, New York, officials seek to prevent Thaw’s removal to outside the state, pursuing Matteawan confinement via White Plains court.

The New York Times Pittsburg Penn Harry K. Thaw United States Court R. W. Archbald Scranton United States District Court Albert P. Meyer Thaw Archibald Stone New York Albany Harry K. Whaw Archhbald State Commission State Prison Commission Jackson Supreme Court Isaac M. Mills White Plains Westchester County Matteawan State Hospital James A. Donnelly New York City Matteawan

Second Mannes case recorded in Walsh shooting arrest release

William Walsh, 19, died at Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn after being shot outside 95 Columbia Street. Andrew Murphy of 486 Hicks Street had been charged with the shooting but was released on Sept 4. Magistrate Dooley is suspected of freeing him. Assistant District Attorney Elder orders a full probe as hospital notes say Walsh’s condition was serious.

William Walsh Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn Andrew Murphy Hicks Street Walsh Elder Mannes Dooley Murphy Lawrence Aiken Columbia Street Lloyd

Wreck of Norwegian Bark Fox Reported At Sea

The Australian steamer Argentina reported passing the half submerged bark Fox off latitude 41.09 and longitude 66.22 with fifteen crew aboard. Capt Cherubin of US Berti found no signs of life. life boats mostly gone and chronometer missing after a likely collision.

Thorsen Avondale Argentina Cherubin Berti Rosario Barbados Gaspé

Auction sale of furnishings at Hotel Gallatin on 46th Street

The Hotel Gallatin at 72 West Forty-sixth Street faces an auction of its furnishings after guests were told to vacate following a quarrel between manager Theodore V. Barton and owner Alfred M. Rau. Guests included Dr Carlos F. MacDonald actress Mary Shaw Neva Aymar H. R. Pratt and W. H. Jackson. The property went to a receiver in March and will reopen under new management after refitting.

Hotel Gallatin West Forty-sixth Street Theodore V. Barton Alfred M. Rau Carlos F. MacDonald Mary Shaw Neva Aymar H. RK. Pratt W. H. Jackson

Seven Bookmakers Arrested at Gravesend Track

Detectives from Kings County DA's office arrested seven men at Gravesend race track on bench warrants issued by Justice Dike following indictments by the Kings County Grand Jury. Included are Tom Shaw Orlando A. Jones James M. Murphy Sol Lichtenstein Richard H. Brown Lewis Meyers Lewis Feltman and Beattie’s associate Willie Gerdes known as the fat boy. The arrests, first under the anti betting law this autumn, drew little excitement except among bettors as Gerdes attempted a dramatic escape but was briefly pursued before slipping away.

Kings County Gravesend Justice Dike Grand Jury Thomas Shaw Orlando A. Jones James M. Murphy Metropolitan Turf Association Sol” Lichtenstein Richard H. Brown Lewis Meyers Lichtenstein Lewis Feltman James Beattie Beattie Willie" Gerdes Gerdes Joe Yeager New York Ohio Willis Kings Highway Langan von Wagener District Attorney

Fires Report Lists Addresses and Names in Yesterdays Incidents

A compiled list records numerous names and addresses linked to fires or incidents. Entries include Ernestina Baray at East 113th Street and Julians Weinberg at Madison Street, with monetary amounts and times noted for each item.

A. M Charlton St. Basilea RTE Visahah de eSherey 113Th St Ernestina Baray 49Th St Madison St Julians Weinberg Stent 134Th Lillian Finlay Seldere Aieiorcin

Gould Cousin Dies a Pauper in Los Angeles County Hospital

Melvin A. Gould age 60, cousin of George J. Gould and tied to Jay Gould, died a pauper at County Hospital. Relatives who could have funded his funeral did not, and the body faced unmarked burial unless friends intervened. He had moved to California a decade earlier seeking fortune after a dissipated inheritance from Dr. R. Gould of Boston. His wife had separated from him, and his son in Rivera Massachusetts likewise refused farewell. Gould’s health declined after arrival and he sought aid from kin, who refused support. Nora Huey and Santa Fe Railroad employee Rayford Hart arranged the funeral today.

New York Times Los Angeles Cal Melvin A. Gould George J. Gould Jay Gould Melvin Gould California R. Gould Boston East Rivera Mass Gould Nora Huey Rayford Hart Santa Fé Railroad

City Demolition Cleared Balcony Violation at Café Mar

J R Martin proprietor of the Café Mar on Twenty sixth Street end Broadway has surrendered the balcony on the Fifth Avenue side after city action. Demolition work will finish by October as city contends the balcony extended onto the sidewalk beyond legal limits.

J. R. Martin

Isahis Forces Shell Tabriz Amid Turkish War Front

International dispatch from St Petersburg reports a six hour artillery duel in Tabriz between Nationalists and Royalists. Ain-Ed-Dowleh attempted to restore Shah authority. Kaiban quarter reduced to ruins and civilians fled under shellfire. A joint three sided attack was planned but postponed. outcome of the sortie unknown.

ST. Petersburg Novoe Vremya Tabriz Atnffet-Dowlen Tibriz Kainban Tnany Barty Eatternfon Genuimes Nortthwestern Etty Ain-Ed- Dowleh Wis Tabris

Smoke in Sydney disrupts river navigation and shipping

Dense forest fire smoke blankets the St Lawrence River near Sydney Nova Scotia halting ship traffic. Twenty steamers await passage between Montreal and Quebec as fog and smoke hamper navigation and force temporary closures while repairs and fleet replacements are planned.

Sydney N.S Domine Jon Coal Company St. Lawrence

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