Brooklyn Bridge Officials Report High Condition For Six Car Trains
London and New York experts say the Brooklyn Bridge is in excellent condition and can bear the load of six car motor trains if needed. The masonry towers are top class, with studies noting minimal top movement due to contraction and expansion and confirming overall structural safety for heavy traffic.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Bridge Loop
Bridge Department
C. M. Ingersoll
W. H. Burr
Leon Moisseiff
Burr
Moisseiff
Quebec Bridge
Brookham
Officers Named for Reorganized Jenkins Trust Company
Aimet Reed Larsen announced officers of the reorganized Jenkins Trust Company of Breskivn as it plans to resume business by mid April. Harold A. Davidson is president with HW. B. Lcharmann as first vice president and Lewis B. Irvin as second vice president. Joseph Leoughin becomes treasurer, Harry R. Ferguson secretary, and Frederick F. Adams oversees secretary duties. Directors include H. B. Scharmann and several other named figures with two vacancies. Justice Townsend noted uncertainty about trial locations for related suits. Frederick W. Whitridge was appointed receiver for the defendant company and also for the Third Avenue line.
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Aimet Reed Larsen
Jenkins Trust Company
Breskivn
Harold A. Davidson
HW. B. Lcharmann
Lewis B. Irvin
Harry R. Ferguson
The
Joseph Leoughin
Beaver National Bank
Harry F. Adams
H. B. Scharmann
Scharmann
S. E. Jackman
F. B. Small
Theodore C. Eppig
Arthur J. O'Keefe
Jen Moller
John T. Barry
Frederick W. Mister
Tiuge Hirsh
J. BK. Murphy
George H. Smith
A. J. Levi
H. R. Ferguson
L. H. Irwin
Charles H. Robinson
Guardian Trust Company
J. W. Rideway
E. Dettmund
N. A. Stemmermen
H. F. Scharmenn
Justice Townsend
Free Subway Bonds Through Constitutional Amendment
Controller Metz and allies, after three days of talks, shaped an amendment to exempt subway bonds from the constitutional debt limit. The measure, now sent to Albany via Senator Page, aims to allow about $125,000,000 by 1910 for subways and docks if approved.
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Metz
Albany
Page
Finance Department
Edgar J. Levey
Alfred R. Page
Lawson Purdy
Tax Board
George S. Coleman
Public Service Commission
Law Committee
The
Citizens Union
Gould's Answer in Separation Suit Details Alleged Misconduct
Howard Gould filed his answer to Katherine Clemmons Goulds suit for separation in the Supreme Court. He cites Dustin Farnum as the source of his wifes alleged misconduct, claims she accompanied Farnum during a 1905 tour and in New York and Brooklyn. He alleges heavy liquor use, aggressive incidents at Sherrys Martin’s the Casino Theatre and the New Amsterdam Theatre and disturbing a wedding at St Thomas Church. He asserts she caused his wife to leave him. Mrs Gould denies and seeks jury framing of the issues. Justice Dowling reserved decision.
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Howard Gould
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Supreme Court
Gould
Dustin Farnum
Sherry’s
Martin's
Casino Theatre
New Amsterdam Theatre
Archibald R. Watson
Justice Dowling
Fireman Saves Mother and Others in Tenement Blaze
Michael Conway of Hook and Ladder Company 1 saved his mother and father and seven siblings from a fourth floor blaze at 47 Pearl Street. Julia Isola died after leaping from a window. Hannah Hanlon and Martha Morgan were seriously injured. Nine firemen and two gas company workers were overcome by gas. Three horses perished in the basement.
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Michael Conway
Hook and Ladder Company 1
Pearl Street
the Tribune
Julia Isola
House of Relief
Hudson Street
Hannah Hanlon
Martha Morgan
Consolidated Gas Company
Conway
Duane Street
Montreal Book Agent Holds Police At Bay Five Hours
John Smith a book agent fought off Montreal police and fire brigade for five hours at 34 Manee Street. Constable Focoult and Shea were wounded while Shea died. Chief Detective Carpenter was shot in the hand and hip before Smith was captured. Authorities believe he used a false name and came from the Southern States.
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Montreal
Que
John Smith
Fire Brigade
Carpenter
Focoult
Shea
Manee Street
Smith
Craven Resigns Naval Militia Post Under Gov Hughes
Macdonough Craven who had re signed as Commissioner of the Street Cleaning Department due to ill health had his resignation accepted by Governor Hughes yesterday as commander of the 1st Battalion of the naval militia a position he held since the recent resignation of Commander W B Franklin Both men served as volunteer officers in the Spanish American War Craven served as executive officer of the United States steamship Justin The place will be temporarily filled by Lieutenant Barnard.
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Macdonough Craven
Hughes
Naval Militia
W. B. Franklin
Craven
United States
Justin
Barnard
Alleged Police Hazers Restored to Duty
Three Oak Street patrolmen discharged for hazing Stephen S Walsh were restored to duty by Commissioner Bing ham after Appellate Division ruling. Patrolman Eugene Clinton can retire on pension, while Christopher T Fitzgerald and Frederick W Unger likely remain active. Two platoons were reassigned after dismissal.
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Oak Street
Stephen S. Walsh
Bingham
Appellate Division
Eugene Clinton
Christopher T. Fitzgerald
Frederick W. Unger
Disappearing Philadelphia Iron Works Superintendent
Police circulated a general alarm for John McMullen a Philadelphia iron works superintendent who vanished after arriving in the country from abroad on March 23. He telegraphed plans to Philadelphia business associates and was due in the city within days. Hamilton Ontario friends have not seen him. his address is 2952 North 3th Street Philadelphia and he is 37 years old.
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John McMullen
Philadelphia
McMullen
Hamilton
Ont
North 3Th Street
Collision Blocks Bronx Subways on Elevated Line
A rear end crash involving two empty eight car express trains at 14th Street and Boston Road in The Bronx blocked both tracks for nearly an hour yesterday morning. Motorman John Lippencott 359 East List Street sustained a broken leg and internal injuries and was taken to Fordham Hospital. Police cited slippery rails and Lippencott’s failure to see the forward train due to fog and a sharp turn.
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Bronx
14H Street
Boston Road
John Lippencott
No. 359
East List Street
Fordham Hospital
Lippencott
From Coffee to Postum Boosts Mental Labor Capacity
An Illinois woman describes leaving coffee after twenty years and gaining greater endurance for mental tasks. She reports improved kidney and bowel action, steadier nerves, reduced despondency, and renewed physical and mental strength. She credits Postum with her enhanced brain power and daily work performance.
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Postrom
Battle Creek, Mich
Wellville
Antitoxin Dispute Shakes Westchester Temporary Home
Dr. Edward W. Weber, two-year house physician at the Westchester Temporary Home in White Plains, was summarily dismissed by the board of managers amid a dispute over antitoxin treatment for diphtheria. Weber accused Superintendent Mrs. Mary Jordan of resisting his instructions favoring antitoxin, while the board threatened to close the home unless $350 weekly per child is allocated for care.
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Edward W. Weber
Westchester
White Piains
Board of
Webe
Weber
Mary Jordan
Richard M. Hoe
Board of Managers of the Home
Overtime Billing Disputed At Haffen Investigation
Bernard Fitzpatrick testifies that inspectors and workmen in the bureau of sewers and highways engaged in overtime pay practices. Records show several days where three hours overtime were credited though work ended earlier. Fitzpatrick notes idle time and pipe lighting as inefficiency while others dispute contractor staffing. Deputy Commissioner Stumpf backs Hunts Point park acquisition with a public bathing ground appeal and Sunday park attendance estimates.
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Bernard Fitzpatrick
Commissioners of Accounts
Haffen
Bureau of Sewers and Highways
Fitzpatrick
William H. Keyes
Bureau of Highways
Peter J. Stumpf
Referee Named to Speed Nesbit Thaw Annulment Case
Justice Hendrick in the Supreme Court appointed Robert E. Deyo as referee to take testimony in Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's annulment suit against Harry K. Thaw. The move aims to expedite proceedings so a decree may be reached before her planned Europe trip, given the case hinges on Thaw's alleged insanity at marriage.
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Justice Hendrick
Supreme Court
Robert E. Deyo
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Europe
Another Broker in Trouble Charged with Grand Larceny
Charles H. Gardner a broker of 65 West 129th street was arraigned before Magistrate Steinert in the Tombs police court and held on $2000 bail on a grand larceny charge. Police allege he diverted Blue Ridge Enamel Brick Company negotiable bonds for personal use and notes including a $6000 note sold for 140. The case follows a confession by James M. Whepley a Broad street broker awaiting trial for a similar crime.
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Charles H. Gardner
West 129Th Street
Steinert
Tombs
Blue Ridge Enamel Brick Company
Newark
Gardner
Broad Street
James M. Whepley
Westinghouse Plan Aims for Mortgage-Free Company Reorganization
Merchants creditors propose a five year cash plan to liquidate obligations without mortgage, replacing about 4 million in merchandise debt with par stock and convertible bonds while preserving existing bonds and notes. Stockholders would subscribe 6 million in new stock to back working capital of over 33 million, with June 1 1968 start for cash installments.
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Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
James Marvie
Westinghouse Company
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Ice Trust Probe to Be Reopened by May Grand Jury
Justice Goff signed an order for a May grand jury to probe the Ice Trust a second time this year. The Attorney General's office will direct the inquiry under James W. Osborne with new witnesses and evidence. Deputy Dickheiser said witnesses would be brought from Maine as part of the renewed investigation.
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Ice Trust
Justice Goff
Attorney General
James W. Osborne
Thce Trust
Jackson
Osborne
Dickheiser
Maine
Hughes
Jerome
Fire auto collision injures woman and child in Brooklyn
Fire Chief’s car skidded on Myrtle Avenue when the front axle broke. It struck Mrs. R. E. Burchell and her three year old daughter Rose, who suffered a scalp wound and concussion. The vehicle then crashed into a nearby butcher shop. Fireman James De Mell escaped injury.
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James de Mell
Thomas’ Lally
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
R. E. Burchell
Rose
Rose Burchell
Navy policy sparks Presbyterians at Army and Navy Night
Commodore Wadhams ret. U S N spoke at the Presbyterian Union annual Army and Navy Night in the Savoy criticizing clergy led by Rev Charles E Jefferson for backing a petition to Hale against four battleships. He said Presbyterians rely on battleships and urged Roosevelt’s naval build up.
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Commodore Wadhams
Presbyterian Union
Hotel Savoy
Roosevelt
Charles E. Jefferson
Broadway Tabernacle
Hale
New York City
Health lectures for parents at Public School 21
The Board of Education through the public lectures department plans a series of talks on child health for parents and adults. Public School 21 at Seatkes Bay House will host sessions titled The Baby's Way to Health focusing on early health education for families.
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Eagg
Educr 0
Department of Public Lectures
Seeatkes Baie House
Ride-a-wee Benefit for Friendless Animals Next Week
City brief notes a post Easter benefit by Ride-a-wee Home for Friendless Animals to fund summer work. Also reports mail from Hong Kong Shanghai Yokohama and Honolulu due tomorrow afternoon. R H Brennan president of North American Music Company on West 3th Street pleaded guilty to a defrauding scheme before Judge Chatfield and was fined.
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
Yokohama
Honolulu
R. H. Brennan
North American Music Company
West 3Th Street
United States
Chatfield
Suit Against Harriman Quashed By Court Action
Judge Hough granted Maxwell Evarts motion to vacate service of a subpoena on Edward H Harriman in the Walker suit. The case is thrown out for lack of property in this district. Walker sought damages over 50000 for alleged breach related to financing and constructing the Portland Nehalem Tillamook Railroad in Oregon.
Congestion Solutions Offered in Brooklyn Meeting
More than two thousand Brooklyn residents packed Historical Hall to hear talks on population congestion linked to the Brooklyn Institute exhibit at Montague Street. Speakers included Borough President Coler and Rev Dr Hillis who urged better transportation, education for tenement children, and extensive playgrounds.
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Benjamin Marsh
Alfred T. White
Brooklyn
Coler
Dr. Hillis
Contrelier Metz
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