Lighting Firms Told to Pay Interest on Deposits
At a Public Service Commission hearing Commissioner Maltbie pressed representatives from lighting companies about failing to pay 6 percent interest on customer deposits. James E. Phillips testified that deposits ranging from five dollars to three hundred dollars are common and that interest is not paid. The session also revealed a brewery contract for $135 monthly light and power with no meter, plus officials receiving free light and disputed franchise obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltbie
Public Service Commission
James E. Phillips
Richmond Light and Railroad Company
Island
Perintendent
Standard Gas Company
Russell Sage
Sel- Staten Es
Elec
Jacksons Report in Albany on Anti trust and Forest Preserve
Attorney General Jackson submits his annual report detailing anti trust probes into telegraph and other firms, forest preserve litigation, and aggressive election law enforcement in the metropolitan district. He urges a nonpartisan legislative inquiry and funds to proceed with cases, noting numerous indictments and convictions in urban election fraud prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Jackson
Forest Preserve Movement
New York City Railway Company
Umtl
Iower
Diegrapl
Suc
Fores Fish and Game Commission
Ampersand Pond
Forest, Fish and Game Commission
New York City
Democratic
Independence League
New York
Tne
Jackson Motion Denied in Grand Jury Record Expungement Case
Judge Foster denied the Attorney General Jacksons motion to expunge the presentment from the record after the grand jury handed it up. Copies of the presentment and testimony were sent to Governor Hughes the Senate President and the Speaker of the Assembly. The finance committee decided not to investigate the matter urging action by the Assembly or Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Court of General Sessions
Jackson
Grand Jury
Senate
Assembly
William B. Ellison
Jerome
White
Libisor
Aterner
Albeur
Hughes
Senate Finance Committee
Saxe
Two Teens Held in Chicken Theft Linked to Slaying Case
Trenten and Joseph Banzner, ages seventeen and sixteen, are jailed on chicken theft charges and have confessed to visiting Frances Kade’s Fall Singten Pennsylvania home last Saturday. Banzner allegedly struck Kade with a club, prompting Haupt to flee as investigators pursue the death inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenten
Herman Haupt
Joseph Banzner
Eixteen
Zie Haveeen
Maede
Frances Kade
Fall Singten
Penn
Banzner
Heupt
Kade
Benzner
Haupt
Kaede
Si Ie
Hors
Deadlock on Utilities Bill Delays Senate Action
The April 2 issue reports a utilities bill deadlock as the Senate refused to concur with House amendments substituting the Martin bill. A conference committee chaired by President Hillery, with senators Ackerman Reodwins Minch Beeaker and others, will seek agreement before the Legislature reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
N. J
Senate
Woman’s Marriage History Noted in 1907 Ledger
The text records that she married Percival J. Mitchell of London on December 25 1907 after previously divorcing Wilson in 1994 and notes prior cruel treatment by him. The item highlights her remarriage and past marital history with named individuals and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Percival J. Mitchell
London
P R R Tunnel Men Dine At Sherrys In New York
A gala dinner at Sherry's celebrated the joining of four Pennsylvania Railroad tunnels. E W Moir presided and pledged support for the railroad, praising its global reach and large capital base. Captain Green urged justice for railroads as the staff of 350 plus were thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sherry’s
E. W. Moir
S. Pierson & Son, Limited
Mr. Moir
Pennsylvania Company
Republic
Green
Long Island
New York City
Wsar
Cesar
Paintings Bring 856 570 at Brandus Collection Sale
Brisk bidding last night at the Brandus collection sale at the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries forged a total of 52 570. The high price was a Romney portrait of Lady Hamilton purchased by John L. Briggs for 3.00. Other notable figures included George Arroyo paying 2 250 for a Van Marcke titled Catile and R. Gimpel taking La Femme au Coltier de Perles for 22 98. The final sale totals across both nights reached 65 87. The concluding sale is set for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Hamilton
George Romney
Brandus
Fifth Avenue
John L. Briggs
Peurle
George Arroyo
van Marcke
Catile
van Dyck
R. Gimpel
Frank A. Vanderlip
Frederic Ede F
Cr. Price Hamilton
George Rom
Exile van Marcie
George Arroteche
Ier de Perles
A. van Dyck
Louis Tocaue
Louis Kratz
Francois Drouais
Robert K. Virgin
Marquise de Seri Hatton
Aimé Perret
J. 1. Jewett
Camille
P. Dejase
Ther Goree
Maurice Leloir
J. I. Jewett
Mrs Halsey Corwin Weds Again to Irish Captain Hill
Captain Arthur Hill of the Irish Rifles, son of Lord Arthur Hill, sailed on the Celtic with his bride formerly Mrs. Halsey Corwin. The couple wed Sunday at Lakewood and plan to enter London society. Corwin’s past divorce and jewel-loss affair are noted, with press cautions about naming the new bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capito Arthur Hill
The
Irish Rifles
Lord Arthur Hill
Celtic
Liverpool
Halsey Corwin
Captain Hill
Lakewood
Maurice Menges
Sheepshead Hay
London
Haber Corwin
Hill
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Brocklin
Elizabeth McVitte
Corwin
McVitty
Albert King
Europe
Paterson Seeks Ban on Anarchists Over Meeting Protest
Mayor McBride in Paterson New Jersey vows to drive out anarchists after a red handbill announcement for a protest meeting at Turn Hall to support La Questione Sociale. Police uphold the ban and Turn Hall owner cancels Friday engagement amid threats of speeches by Alexander Berkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
McBride
Ia Questione Sociale
Turn Hall
la Questione Secciale
Postoffice
Washington
Yellow Press
United States
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldmen
Defence of Judge Wilfley Funding Support From American Asiatic Association
A letter from the executive committee of the American Asiatic Association to Rep. Jenkins urges the Judiciary Committee to withhold punishment from Judge Wilfley of Shanghai. The letter defends his methods, cites no impeachment grounds, and laments a hearingless censure. It argues the judge earned respect and calls the subcommittee’s critique arbitrary and unjust. It is signed by Morse and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Judge Wilfley
Shanghai
American Asiatic Association
John J. Jenkins
Committee On
Judiciary
Wilfley
Asiatic Association
Wilfler
Far East
James R. Morse
Ss. D. We J
Fearon
A. G. Mills
Thomas A. Phelan
T. Osgood Cameron
William S. Brown
Albert Cordes
Lowell Lincoln
William T. West
John Foord
Mammoth six masted Ed ward J Lawrence launched at Bath
The six masted Ed ward J Lawrence, second largest wooden schooner, launched at Percy Small shipyard Bath Maine. Built for J C Winslow of Portland, to haul coal on the coast. She measures about 320 feet long with 42 beam and 229 depth, features electricity lighting and interior telephone systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Edward J. Lawrence
Percy & Small Ehipyard
J. C. Winslow Company
Portland
Joy Line pier fire survey notes limited damage
A survey attributes limited damage to the Joy Line pier fire and reports salvage will cover much of the lores while work restarts on the adjacent Manhattan Bridge. The incident was followed by a dinner invite and several city court actions involving public payrolls and Italian suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Line Pier
New Manhattan Bridge
German Medical Society of
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Robert Koch
Berlin
Wiliam H. Walker
Justice Foster
Court of General Sessions
Steinert
Tombs
New Nurses Installed at Red Cross Hospital
Nine new nurses and a housekeeper began regular duty at the New York Cross Hospital on 100th Street near Central Park after the sudden resignation of nine staff. Dr A M Lesser, chief surgeon, said the replacements are experienced. the old staff were discharged, and the hospital still needs an interne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red West
Ye Cross Hospital
100Th Street
Central Park
A. M. Lesser
Isman Wins Alienation Suit Dismissed on Default
Francis and Wilson known as Francis Sedgewick sued Felix Isman for 190000 in damages claiming alienation of Mrs Wilson stage name Jane Van Buskirk. Justice MacLean dismissed the case for default. Isman awarded 2000 for defense expenses. some evidence gathered in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis &. Wilson
Francis Sedgewick
Felix Isman
Defaunh
Justice MacLean
Supreme Court
Isman
London
Wilson
Jane van Buskirk
Derricks Collapse on Manhattan Tower Under Construction
A derrick from the Metropolitan Building project fell from the twenty eighth story into the structure, tearing scaffolding and showering Madison Avenue with timber. Several pedestrians were injured, and bystanders, including Josephine Fennell and Patrick Wimsey, endured minor hurts. The Hedden Construction Company faced a tense scene as traffic was halted and inquiries faced obdurate silence from firm staff.
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Metropolitan Building
Madison Avenue
Hedden Construction Company
Jozephine Fennell
No. 6
Sith Street
Brooklyn
Hedden Company
Steeplejack Falls 200 Feet Then Climbs Freehand to Top
Joseph Bailey, a steeplejack in Jersey City, dangled hundreds of feet above ground after wind loosened his grip on a chimney. He held onto the rope and then hand over hand climbed to the top before descending by interior rigging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bailer
Jersey City
Enolly
Tle
Bailey
Provost
Bar Streets
Flora Whiston Pleads Not Guilty in Hitchcock Perjury Case
Flora Whiston, a witness in the Raymond Hitchcock case, was arraigned before Judge Foster in General Sessions and pleaded not guilty through counsel A. C. Vandiver. She has until today to file changes in the plea or motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Whiston
Raymond Hitchcock
Foster
A. C. Vandiver
Watched Sewer Gangs In The Bronx Topic At Hearing
Commissioner of Accounts Jone P Mitchel led testimony in a Bronx hearing about sewer cleaning crews. Witnesses described varying work output on watched versus unseen days, and questioned duties of Superintendent ONeill and foreman Schauffelberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone P Mitchel
Bronx
Mr. Rosas
Bureau of Sewers
Graham
Mitchel Yeaertay
Thomas O'Neill
Roger F. Schauffelberger
Mitchel
Lelievre
Onil
Scheuffelberzer
Sewer Department
Haffen
FIGHTS MRS VANDERBILT DIVORCE SUIT HEARING
Papers filed in the divorce suit against Mrs. A G Vanderbilt were seen yesterday with no co respondent named. An affidavit by Henry B Anderson asserts Mr Vanderbilt will defend in good faith. Justice Gorman named David McCure referee. hearings likely to be held in secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Henry B. Anderson
Anderson & Anderson
Vandertlt
Gorman
David Meclure
Vanderbilt David McCure
Boy in Fischer Hansen case remains missing
District Attorney detectives failed to locate Anthony Macaluse, the Italian youth tied to the Carl Fischer-Hansen extortion case. His mother Mrs. Macaluse was escorted to the Criminal Courts Building for a lengthy examination, as was Max Brown, who had not recently visited Fischer-Hansen's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afttorney
Anthony Macaluse
Carl Fischer-Hansen
Macaluse
Criminal Courts
Ehere
Atttormer Smyth
Max Brown
Smyth
Fischer-Hansen
The Iron Chancellor and the German Ideal
The article asks who can claim greater brain power or force of character than Bismarck and recalls his rise, three armed nations conquered, and nearly fifty years of rule. It notes his nickname the Greatest of the Germans and attributes his strength to good eating and drinking with malt and hops at his table. It ends by challenging readers to compare themselves to such a colossus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Bismarck
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Metropolitan Life Tower
Derrick
P.R.R
Romney
City News
25Th Street
Young Men's Christian Association
Frank J. Blanchard
Hampton Advertising Company
Keisenweber
Professor Blanchard
Toasimaster
B. H. Warnsworth
Young Mens's Christian Association
George HW. Perry
Bieget-Cooper Company
Uf Iw Beremur
HW. Deremug
RED Cross
Mr. Mitchel
A. G. Vanderbilt
Gismarck
Versailles
Antho
Phy
Bismar
Budweiser
Gulf
Lakes
Anheuser - Busch Brewery
St. Louis, Mo
E. O. Brandt
Mgr. Anheuser-Busch Agency
N. Y
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