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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

20

Heat toll climbs as storm relieves New York area

After a brutal heat wave that killed seven and sickened dozens in greater New York, a swift cooling thunderstorm moved in from the southwest. Temperatures dropped seven degrees in twenty minutes, the Upper Bay darkened, and ships coasted as the squall passed. Dozens of heat related collapses and fatalities are listed in Brooklyn and Manhattan, with many taken to Bellevue and other hospitals.

New York Upper Bay Andh Od Battery Park Whitehall Street James S. Clarkson Treasury Department Timmins Sandy Hook Manhattan Connecticut Flushing Tompkins Avenues Williamsburg Frank Jewel Southold Long Island

Severe Storm Strikes Jamestown Area With Derailed Train

A violent storm swept the Chau tauque Lake region injuring several and driving ashore a gasoline launch with a dozen youths and workers aboard. Rescues succeeded but passengers walked miles to Bemus Point amid collapsing women and widespread damage. Trees toppled and a passenger train derailed in the chaotic weather.

Jamestown N. Y Chautauque Lake Region Bemus Point Chautauqua & Lake Erie Pnee

Lightning Storm Destruction Hits Interlaken Area

A severe storm struck Interlaken last evening with high winds leveling grain crops including corn oats barley and damaging fruit orchards. The heat rose above 90 degrees while humidity remained high ending in widespread property loss to buildings along the lake.

Interlaken

Record of a Severe Connecticut Thunderstorm Disturbance

A prolonged series of violent storms swept Northern Connecticut for twenty hours starting at midnight. Fires flared as the Immaculate Conception Church steeple was struck twice and many homes, businesses, and trees were damaged. Cities affected include Willimantic Windsor Locks New Britain Putnam Jewett City and Rockville faced communication cuts. Ten heavy showers followed one another with increasing intensity but no fatalities were reported.

Tribune Hartford Conn Connecticut Immaculate Conception Willimantic Windsor Locks New Britain Putnam Jewett City Rockville

Troy Woman Killed by Lightning

In Troy on August 5 a severe electric storm killed Mrs. Thomas McCabe of Green Island when a lightning bolt struck her house. Her husband found her body on the kitchen floor after returning home.

Troy, N Thomas McCabe Green Island

Lightning Strikes Gas Holder in Springfield Incident

Lightning struck a Springfield Gas Light Co gas holder holding 249000 cubic feet of gas. The holder exploded and the adjoining building burned. Debris damaged the boiler house roof. One man was injured.

Springfield Mass Springfield Gaslight Company

Sweethearts wed after 40 years in Kingston

In Kingston on Monday night George Faulkner aged 62 and Mrs. Sarah E. Seymour aged 61, both of Schuyler Neb., married. The couple resumed a romance begun in Ulster County more than forty years ago after prior marriages and separations. They met on a Hudson River steamer, obtained a license from City Clerk Cummings, and were wed by Rev. Wilbur F. Stowe. Mrs. Faulkner’s first husband was a cousin of Governor Horatio Seymour.

Kingston N. Y George Faulkner Sarah E. Seymour Schuyler Neb Ulster County Faulkner Seymour Saugerties United States Kingston Point Kingston Point Park Cummings Wilbur F. Stowe Horatio Seymour

Mystery as Chicago police probe dismembered boy case

Police in Chicago investigate a baffling murder mystery after a boy's dismembered remains are found in Mud Lake near the stock yards. The legs and a decapitated torso were recovered with clues including a newspaper wrapped bundle marked C and a battered suitcase holding a boy's cap and suspenders.

Chicago Chicago River

Tammany Boat Searched for Marine Lane Violations

The motor boat Tammany with James J. Hagan aboard was stopped at the Narrows and inspected for life preservers bells and legal compliance. Officials found no life preservers or bells and the crew unaware of motor craft laws. Hagan promised to procure equipment and review the law. Two and a half percent of craft have been inspected this season with 155 violations found.

Tammany James J. Hagan Public Works The Narrows Clarkson Coneys Hagan Corners

Denham Cast Out by West Side Disciples Church

The joint board of the First Church of the Disciples of Christ refuses to recognize Rev. Dr. Benjamin Denham after detectives tied him to Mrs. Emma K. Hall. Denham faces removal from Missouri church credentials amid divorce suit proceedings and a history of flights and northern calls.

Benjamin Q. Denham First Church of the Disciples of Christ West Sth Street Florida Emma K. Hall Hall Denham Missouri Church Francis M. Applegate Elizabeth B. Grannis Joint Board Mr. Denham E. Bartel Hall, Jr Missouri Benjamin Denham New York E. Bartolo Hall Supreme Court Nassau Pleasant Hill

Dinner for Charles H. Murray as he leaves government post

About fifty former Finance Department associates honor Charles H. Murray at a Waldorf Astoria East Room dinner before his departure to London to edit the Paris edition of The London Mail. He resigns from a $5,000 controller’s post to take $30 for editorial work. Notables present include Metz aides and other department staff.

Charles H. Murray Metz Waldorf-Astoria Murray London Lord Northcliffe Paris London Mail Ellver Finance Department Patrick F. Keenan Jeremiah T. Mahoney Thomas M. Mulry George W. J. Angell James Bartol Rudolph Block Samuel Brock Mortimer J. Brown John F. Gouldsbury Paul Prout Charles Hervey John J. Hobbs Joseph Johnson Joseph P. Kenny Louis F. la Roche John Leahy Paul Loeser George A Logan John H

Bread Line Marchers Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Seventeen homeless men were led away from the St. Rita Home area after forming a night bread line and defying officers during a drill. In night court Magistrate Harris fined each $1. none could pay, sending them back to jail.

Donovan Coney Upper East Side East List Street Lantry St. Rita East 52d Street Harris

Boy Shot by Brother Cleaning Revolver in Bayonne

George Vayda six years old of 46 Broadway Bayonne was shot in the abdomen and probably fatally hurt yesterday by his fifteen year old brother Andrew who was cleaning a revolver he did not think loaded. The injured boy was removed to City Hospital.

George Vayda Broadway Bayonne Andrew City Hospital

Gas fixtures removed from Hackensack jail cell

Sheriff Bruester today had gas fixtures taken from the room in Hackensack jail occupied by Gus Eberhard who awaits trial on a charge of staying his aunt. The prisoner had warned he would die by his own hand if indicted for murder. He is guarded day and night.

the Tribune Hackensack Bruester Gus Eberhard Ottille Eberhard Ruberhard

Timber Fire Destroys Arthur Brisbane Estate at Allaire

A blaze in Allaire Asbury Park New Jersey, Aug 5, fanned by sparks from a Pennsylvania Railroad engine, scorched over 300 acres of Arthur Brisbane’s timber lands. Damage estimated at 5000 dollars before a heavy rain quelled the fire that overwhelmed 65 firefighters.

Arthur Brisbane Asbury Park N. J Allaire

Rev Dr Mann May Be Bishop

The Rev Dr Alexander Mann longtime Grace Church rector Orange and Trinity Church Boston is named as a likely successor to Bishop Henry Y Satterlee of Washington He was a top Newark bishop candidate earlier but failed to secure clerical votes The convention adjourned without a choice and later a special session chose Rev Dr Edwin S Lines of New Haven after Mann urged friends not to vote for him

Orange Alexander Mann Grace Church Trinity Church Boston Henry Y. Satterlee Washington Mann Newark Thomas A. Starkey Edwin &. Lines New Haven

River pirates chased by detective along Kill von Kull shores

Detective Sergeant E M Griffin of Bayonne pursued a gang of yacht robbers along the Kill von Kull and into Buckwheat Island near Elizabeth. Shots were exchanged and the band fled, though several stolen yacht articles were recovered on the island.

Kill von Kull New York Newark E M. Griffin Bayonne Buckwheat Island Elizabeth Griffin

Klaw Denounces Magistrate Over Ticket Speculators

Marc Klaw attacks Magistrate Corrigan for remarks on small politics and ticket speculation. He asserts Klaw & Erlanger never profit from ticket scalping and accuses the judge of haste in judgment. Klaw defends theatre owners amid controversy sparked by a West Side court case.

Corrigan Marc Klaw West Side Court New York Theatre Klaw & Erlanger Abe” Erlanger

Jury to Decide Veracity in Loring Isman Case

Justice Greenbaum overruled Mrs. Isabella M. Loring demurrer in Isman v Loring. Isman sues for 15000 alleging false representations about No 14 West street property tied to railroad sale. Jury will decide if Loring's agent lied regarding a 79000 offer and the true value of the sale.

Isabella M. Loring Felix Isman Philadelphia No. 14 West and Street Justice Greenbaum Supreme Court Isman

Man Survives Funeral Mix Up In Brooklyn Hospital

John Lawler, believed dead, was found alive eating toast at St Peter's Hospital Brooklyn after his funeral plans were set. His nephew, who runs a Fifth Avenue newspaper stand, had been told Lawler was dead and arranged a funeral for a man named Patrick Lawler. A switch revealed the deceased was a different man connected to the same hospital.

John Lawler St Peter’s Hospital Brooklyn Lawier Fifth Avenue Manhattan Lawler Patrick John St. Peter's Hospital

Two Brooklyn Girls Vanish After Parental Disapproval

Jennie Harrison seventeen, living at 819 Nostrand Avenue, disappeared after her father a policeman, scolded her for attention from a drug firm worker in Manhattan. Mary Healey sixteen from 174 Sands Street vanished after collecting pay from lawyer Harrison in the St Paul Building Manhattan and a note to her mother promising she would not return.

Brooklyn Jennie Harrison Abraham Nostrand Avenue Miss Harrison Manhattan

City’s newest bridge gains praise as traffic giant

George E. Mayo notes Manhattan Bridge is the latest and most advanced suspension span in New York, designed to maximize traffic capacity. The piece compares length, spans and towers with Williamsburg and Brooklyn Bridges, detailing foundations, anchorage size, and overall mass as American Industries reports.

Brooklyn Bri East River Manhattan Bridge Manhattan Canal Street Nassau Street Brooklyn Williamsburg Bridge Brooklyn Bridge Williamsburg Towers New York Williamsburg George E. Mayo

District Attorney to seek contempt punishment for Bermel

Queens County District Attorney Darrin will seek punishment for contempt of court at the opening of the next county term. He charges ex Borough President Joseph Bermel with violating a subpoena to appear before the grand jury by leaving for Europe on April 30.

Darrin Queens County Joseph Bermel Bermel Europe Bermel Goodby McKennee Mr. Darrin

Fulton Oswego River claims against state tot 31 million

Inter ests using hydraulic power on the Oswego River at Fulton Oswego County filed against the state for 31 943 940 alleging the state has appropriated water for a new barge canal The claimants include the Volney Paper Company the Hunter Arms Company F A Gage F B Dills B W Bennett and Charlies M Allen The damage is described as similar to a prior Fulton Light Heat and Power Company claim now before the State Court of Claims

The Hunter Arms Company F. A. Gage F. B. Dills B. W. Bennett Charlies M. Allen

Buffalo Woman Admits Shooting Husband in Home Tragedy

Mrs Alexander Sutherland admitted she shot her husband after a history of family quarrels and jealousy. She claimed an act of self death was intended but in a struggle the fatal shot was fired. A murder in the first degree charge was filed, with three boarders and her daughter Lillian held as witnesses.

Buffalo Alexander Sutherland Niagara Street

Guillote Withdraws Candidacy After Indictment

New Orleans figure I V Guillote, indicted for embezzlement yesterday, pulls Democratic bid for city court judge today. He also resigns as Orleans Parish register of conveyances, the office where the alleged embezzlement occurred.

New Orleans I. V. Guillote Guillote Orleans Parish

Airline Telegraph Notice: Tourist Falls to Death in Hotel Window

James Longe, 65, of Chester Pennsylvania, fell from a hotel window in Atlantic City today. He sustained a fractured skull and died from the injuries.

Tribune Atlantic City N. J James Longe Chester Penn

Hayes Leads Pocasset Club Outing in Harlem Parade

Two thousand constituents of the Fire Commissioner’s Pocasset Club, led by Hayes, march from East 118th Street to Witzel’s Point View Grove College Point. The event features multiple bands, a large group photo, luncheons, and athletic games including a baseball match won by married men 38 to 36.

Pocasset Club Hayes Harlem Pocasset Witzel Point View Grove College Point East 11Sth Commissioner Hayes Little Tim”) Sullivan John P. Cohalan Daniel F Percy Z. Nagie Little Tim New York Cepheus 108Th Street Pier Mark Levy East River the Grove Tammany 28Th Asembly Braves Jake” Salomon Italy

White Plains Murder Suspect Arrested in Waterbury

George Buono of White Plains arrested in Waterbury for the killing of Giuseppe Depuzzi on April 27. He is returned to New York State and is said to be wanted in two other states for similar offences.

the Tribune Waterbury Conn George Buono White Plains New York State Joseph Fertitta Vincent Orlando Buono Giuseppe Depuzzi

Will of Newark servant Mary O'Brien Probate Value Ten Thousand

The late Mary O'Brien, a longtime Newark servant, left about ten thousand dollars to charity. Bequests include St. Michael's Hospital Seton Hall College Little Sisters of the Poor Catholic Protectory House of the Good Shepherd and St Patrick's rectory. One hundred dollars for requiem masses and the residue to St Patrick's Parochial School.

Mary O'Brien Newark Seton Hall College St. Michael's Hospital Little Sisters of the Poor Catholic Protectory House of the Good Shepherd St. Patrick's New Rectory

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