Detectives raid gambling den. 22 arrested after door smashed
Detective Daniel Clare and colleagues in Jefferson Market raid Harry's Pool Parlor on Eighth Avenue rear 26th Street. The front door glass shattered as Clare tried to enter. he was wounded and taken to New York Hospital for treatment. Twenty prisoners face disorderly conduct fines. owner Harry Marks is discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Clare
Steinbruck
Jefferson Market
Eighth Avenue
26Th Street
Clare
Harry
Kenny
McMullen
Corley
John Goerlitz
Goerlitz
New York Hospital
15Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Foote
Harris
Droege
Harry Marks
North Beach Saloonkeepers Face Excise Law Shakeup
Police Inspector Sweeney warned saloonkeepers and hotel men at North Beach and Astoria. In a raid at the Offenbecker saloon No 2 Second Avenue Astoria bartenders were arrested for alleged excise violations. Detectives Schmidt led a patrol to picnic parks finding open kegs of beer missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Picnic Pa Beach
Nessey
Smith
Offenbecker
No. Second Avenue
Astoria
Rks
Northesterday
Frederick Schmidt
Hurdy Gurdy Player Fined After Church Street Disturbance
Juseppi Ge Stefano of 109 Sullivan Street was fined in West Side court for playing secular tunes on a hurdy gurdy outside 239 West 49th Street. A mix of supporters and critics appeared, including Berry Fosdick of Hol Tan Automobile Co and Father Delaney, with Magistrate Corrigan admonishing all to take to grand opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juseppi Ge Stefano
Sullivan Street
West Side Court
de Stefano
West 49Th Street
Berry Fosdick
Hol-Tan Automobile Company
Fosdick
Joseph F. Delaney
Sexton
Corrigan
John T. Haines
The
Automobile Company
Bath Beach rescuer loses watch after saving sailor
William Young patron of Idle Rest Hotel Bath Beach owned the sloop Guidance and saved Richard Klecra from drowning off Bay 32d Street. He and Edward Roche pulled Klecra to shore but Young forgot his other watch which was later lost. Klecra recovered after surgeon care and thanked Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Young
Idle Rest
Bath Beach
Richard Klecra
Young
Edward Roche
Bay
Electa
Roche
Kileera
OREN ROOT HELD UP IN CENTRAL PARK TRAFFIC STOP
Oren Root general manager of the Metropolitan Street Railway was stopped in Central Park with other motorists for smoky cars near the Fifth Avenue entrance. He was brought to Arsenal station after a patrolman flagged his touring car and a jewel case valued at 200 was used as security for his Yorkville court appearance. Six New York Taxi chauffeurs arrested for smoky autos in the park were discharged by Magistrate Moses with a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Oren Root
Metropolitan Street Railway
S9th Street
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Root
Williems
Williams
Cummings
Arsenal Station
Yorkville Court
New York Taxicab Company
Moses
Yorkville
Auto Run Down Man and Boy Injures Two in City
A man was charged with assault after his car allegedly struck Thomas McAvery of 61 Greenwich street at Hudson and Leroy streets while a seven year old, Carmiero Avino Jr of 2 Baxter street, was injured nearby. McAvery was hospitalized at St Vincents and the case adjourned. Avino suffered a fractured ankle and head injuries. George Brickelmaier of Laytes Brothers Co took him to their home after hospital care and no complaint was filed against the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McAvery
Greenwich Street
Hudson and
Leroy Streets
Oliver B. Smith
Popler Street
Philadelphia
Jefferson Market
Droege
McAvery
St. Vincent's
Tock
Carmiero Avino, Jr
Baxter Street
Lafayette Street
George Brickelmaier
Laytes Brothers Company
William Street
Hudson Street Hospital
Avino
Charleston Youth Arraigned Over Hotel Check Fraud
John E. Messervy nineteen from Charleston D C travelling as John D. McMahon secretary to Representative George S Legare was arraigned in Jefferson Market court on a technical charge of trying to defraud the New Grand Hotel of eight dollars. He was held on one thousand dollars bail as police sought contacts in Washington and Charleston. A ten dollar and a thirty dollar check plus telegrams were found on his person. The exam was adjourned to Tuesday awaiting communication with authorities in Washington and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Hotel
John E. Messervy
Charleston
D. C
John D. McMahon
George S. Legare
Jefferson Market Court
Harris
S. C
Washington
O'Donnell
Dr Doty ends Staten Island mosquito menace with near total eradication
Dr A H Doty, Port of New York Health Officer, reports near complete extermination of mosquitoes on Staten Island after years of draining marshes and targeted tests. He notes malaria cases dropped to three in 1907 and emphasizes ongoing maintenance to prevent a resurgence, including repairing ditches and eliminating standing water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
A. H. Doty
Port of New York
Prince's Bay
Doty
Richmond
Marine Hospital
Monster mass meeting rallies six protesters over market move
A crowd of six complainants and seven reporters gathered at Madison Hall to protest Park avenue pedlar stands. Speakers stayed unnamed and spoke in Yiddish. an interpreter was called as tensions rose over Commissioner Bingham's removal of pedlar stands from 110th to Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Madison Hall
Madison Avenue
110Th
116Th Streets
Bingham
110Th Street
Park and
Madison Avenues
New York Central Railroad Company
General Bingham
Dan” Slattery
Labor Department Bulletin Cites Child Labor Violations in July
Albany August report by Commissioner John Williams notes widespread factory law violations with children most affected. Seventy eight prosecutions started, detailing underage and over eight hour shifts, excessive hours for women, poor lighting, locked doors, unsanitary conditions, and missing washrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
State Labor Department
John Williams
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nassau Hospital Nurses Threaten Strike Over Dismissals
Nassau Hospital Mineola Long Island faces possible general strike after three nurses were dismissed without a hearing from the training school committee. Dismissed were Miss Margaret MacCormack Miss Lillian Touraguell and Miss Mabel Hutchinson with four nurses dismissed in the last month for alleged incompetency and disobedience. The hospital has depended on contributions from Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay and Westbury residents while seeking more funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau Hospital
Mineola
Long Island
Training School Committee
Margaret MacCormack
Flushing
Lillian Touvaguell
Hicksville
Mabel Hutchinson
Toronto
Canada
Miss MacCormack
Miss Touraguell
Clarence H. Mackay
Westbury
Young Husband Rescued After Chloroform Attempt and Suicide
Elmer Hohenthal twenty married Lydia Cramer seventeen living at 541 West 133d street was taken to J Hood Wright Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head after an alleged chloroform attack on his mother-in-law Mrs Lydia Cramer. Patrolman Coogan recovered a revolver and a bottle said to contain chloroform though doctors said the bottle held mucilage. Hohenthal was jailed on charges of attempted suicide and assault and held for simple rather than felonious assault. He is a stenographer at No 1 Madison avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hohenthal
Lydia Cramer
West 133d Street
J. Hood Wright Hospital
Hohenthal
Coogan
West 152d Street
Scofield
Abscess on Tooth Causes Death in Stamford
Four weeks after puncturing an abscessed tooth with a knife tip Hany L. Mortimer of Davenport & Treaty Company died from blood poisoning. In a bid to halt the infection all teeth were pulled and a section of jawbone removed after intense suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Stamford
Conn
Hany L. Mortimer
Davenport & Treaty Company
Mortimer
Malaria Eradication Efforts Highlighted by Leader
A historical report recalls a drive to reduce malaria to a minimum through time, determination, and substantial funding. The remarks credit focused leadership, coordinated strategies, and assembling resources as key factors in success.
Northfield's Big Day at Christian Workers Conference
East Northfield Massachusetts Aug 9 massive attendance crowded the General Conference for Christian Workers with an overflow lawn meeting where W S Jacoby of Chicago spoke. Dr W le Watkinson preached sessions and Mrs H R Gibbud led a special visitors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
East Northfield
Mass
General Conference For Christian Workers
W. 8S. Jacoby
Chicago
E. Alexander
England
W. le Watkinson
London
W. R. Moody
J. Stuart Holden
John Douglas Adam
Orange
N. J
H. R. Gibbud
Springfield
Dr. Adam
Round Top
M. E. Trotter
Grand Rapids, Mich
Alexander
Catholics Open National Convention in Boston with Mass
In Boston the American Federation of Catholic Societies opened its seventh national convention with a solemn high mass in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross attended by about three thousand people. Archbishop O Connell preached and was joined by bishops McFaul Canevin and others. A formal welcome followed at Symphony Hall with speeches by Lieutenant Governor Draper and Mayor Hibard. Edward Feeney delivered the reply and Thomas Dwight spoke on the church and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
O’connell
Edward Feeney
Brooklyn
Federation
Thomas Dwight
Harvard Medical School
Church Robbery Rumor Denied at Holy Name Parish
Parishioners at the Church of the Holy Name near Amsterdam and %th street discussed a rumored robbery after Father Edward J. Tierney called a police officer during Mass. Father John Kean denied any attempted break in as police at West 100th Street station had no report of a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Holy Name
Amsterdam Avenue
Edward J. Tierney
John Kean
West 100Th Street
Central Federated Union Debate Over Olympic Invite
Socialist delegates at a meeting opposed inviting city officials to a parade for the American Olympic athletes, arguing it slighted labor. After heated, patriotic testimony from others, the invitation was accepted and a five member committee was formed to determine representation to Acting Mayor McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Federated Union
McGowan
McStay
Henry
Baker
Coakley
Lithographic Apprentices’ Union
Daly
Dock Builders’ Union
United States
James Barry
Actors’ Protective Union
Ireland
Flanagan
Sheridan
Toronto Athlete Nears New York City Hall Delivery
T. J. McAughey assistant secretary of the Toronto YMCA left Toronto July 27 carrying a mayoral message to New York. He reached Ossining Saturday night and plans to deliver the note to New York City Hall this afternoon. He is two and a half days ahead of his schedule, with a best daily run of about 110 miles, and has lost thirty pounds but remains in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McAughey
Toronto Young Men's Christian Association
Toronto
New York
Ossining
McAughey
City Hall
Henry M Taylor Dies in Poughkeepsie at 79
Henry Martyn Taylor died suddenly at his home in Poughkeepsie New York on August 9 at age seventy nine due to heart trouble. A Williams College graduate he studied law with Stephen H Magoun and began practice in Rhinebeck before moving to Poughkeepsie where he formed a partnership with Judge James Emmett later serving as Dutchess County Judge. He leaves five children Helen G Emily Louise Mrs Frederick B Young and Dr Ewing Taylor. his wife had died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Henry Martyn Taylor
Taylor
Williams College
Stephen IL. Magoun
Hudson
Rhinebeck
Socialist Labor Denounces Bell For Confiscation Comment
The Socialist Labor party denounces Theodore A. Bell a Democratic National Convention delegate after his remark that confiscation is a historical defense of usurpation. The piece cites Savonarola and Charles I era protests, arguing current Democrats profit from social revolutionary rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Labor Party
Theodore A. Bell
Bell
The
Pronunciamento
Bryan
Theodore
A. Bell
Warren R. Rawson Dies After Illness in Medford
Warren R. Rawson a former member of the Governor's council and noted New England horticulturist died at his Medford home from appendicitis at sixty one. He owned a leading truck garden and pioneered steam heat and electricity in forcing vegetables. He developed new varieties and grew cucumbers and tomatoes on the same vine. He leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Warren R. Rawson
New England
Medford
Rawson
Marine Intelligence Mini Almanac Notes Shipping Distances
Marine columns report times for tides including high water at Sandy Hook and Gov. Island. Vessels Grosser Kurfurst and California are noted at sea distances east of Sandy Hook with expected dockings later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Gov. Island
Hell Gate
Grosser Kurfurst
Finland
California
Jonathan Dixon of Dixon's Grove Dead at 84
Jonathan Dixon owner of Dixon's Grove in Pine Brook Passaic Valley died at his home aged eighty four. He was Civil War veteran of the 13th Regiment who marched with Sherman and a close friend of Thomas A Edison. Survived by sister Mrs Levi W Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calawell
N. J
Jonathan Dixon
Dixon's Grove
Pine Brook
Passaic
Dixon
Jonathan
Sherman
Duxen
Thomas A. Edison
Bartlett Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Methodist Episcopal Church
Levi W. Kent
Obituary Notes for William Tipton and Thomas Crawford
William Tipton, a renowned horse owner and exhibitor at Chicago and New York shows, died in Kenosha Wisconsin at age 61. Thomas Crawford, a real estate dealer and bank trustee, died at his Mount Kisco New York home at 74 or 75, and served as vice-president of Harlem Savings Bank and a director of Twelfth Ward Bank. his city residence is 62 East 123th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tipton
Kenosha
Wis
Chicago
New York
Thomas Crawford
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Crawford
Harlem Savings Bank
Twelfth Ward Bank
East 123d Street
Transatlantic Travellers Arrivals From Abroad and Hamburg
Yesterday’s arrivals include Henry P. Baldwin and Mrs. Albert Ladd Colby aboard the Bluecher. Also listed are H A Goodrich and family, F Farington and Arnold Daly, and Port agent Arnold Daly. From Hamburg: William Kirk, Charles A. Palmer, Louis Mann and spouses. From Hayvre: John F. Parker and Mrs. Euvrard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bluecher
Henry P. Baldwin
Albert Ladd
Colby
H. A. Goodrich
Hamburg
William Kirk
Charles A. Palmer
Louis Mann
Hayvre
John F. Parker
Euvrard
Shipping News Dispatches From Newport News and Nearby Ports
A compact shipping bulletin lists arrivals and quarantines for steamboats and ocean liners. Vessels include Hamilton Boaz Newport News Alma Algonquin Ida Jutta Lackendach Ponce Nieuw Amsterdam Rheinfels Bradford Matoppo Salvatore Pawnee Massachusetts Windber and Windward voyages to Clyde Holland America Line United Fruit Company and Atlantic Fruit Company with fruit, passengers, mails, and cargo. Quarantine times and harbor entries noted for several ships amid port activity and Baltic to Caribbean routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Boaz
Newport News
Old Dominion Ss Co
Algonquin
Staples
Jacksonville
Charleston
Clyde Ss Co
Mdse
Ida
Dominich
Venice
Trieste
Fiuma
Palermo
Phelps Bros & Co Moise
Bar
Jose
Nor
Sorensen
Porto Barthe
Rocas del Toro
Santa Marta
United Fruit Co
Jutta Lackendach
Cornell
Mayagues
Fence
Arroyo
Yabu
la Juan
Insular
Ld Bar
Ponce
Barbour
Humacao
Masuate
Guanica
Dierks
Hamburg
Shields
Bradford
Ger
Oertel
Port Antonis
United Fruit Company
Matoppo
Dormand
Calcutta
Colombo
Boston
Norton & Son
Moise
Porto Rico
Amsterdam
Wer Castle
Algiers
Anita Noth
Kingston
Gere
Norfolk
Transatlantic Steamship Schedules Amid Mixed Messages
Fragmentary steamship notices show Southampton to Philadelphia routes and New York to Genoa and Glasgow connections. Entries reference sailings from August with stops at Plymouth Cherbourg Scilly and Minneapolis for New York travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Philadelphia
New York
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Columbia
Glasgow
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North Beach
Legate
DR. Doty
Tompkinsville
Lfe
Cuba
Panesma
Six
the Labor Department
Northfield
Watkinson
National Convention of American Federation
Congregation of
Holy Name Parish
Denver
Savonarola
Charles I
Marine Intelligence
Esse
Cara -San Juan
Red D Northwaite
Cardiff
Msaba
Atle
ic—Trans
Antwerp
Kea Star
Anchor
Proteus
New Orleans
Kaiser Wilhelm
Bremen
Col . Lloydnited
Christiansand
Scand-Am
White Star Californie
Bordeaux
Naples
Satis
Saramacca
Trinidad
D WI
Argentina
Prince
Jeferson
Old Dominion
Kronprinz
N G
Rotterdam
Holland
Dam En Apache
Clyde
Colorado
Tampa
Mallory
Monroe
Dom
City of Columbus
Savannah
Adriatic
White Star
Lpene
Mauretania
Liverpool
Canar
Altai
Inagua
mburg-Am
Amaval
Gren
Leperar Cr’ Bal
Panama
Liguria
Na Es
Austrian Comal
Galveston
Old Dominiion
Rogers, Peer & Company
Broadway
Warren St
13Th St
34Th St
Theatre West
St. Eves
E Theatre
Cohan & Warris
Tad George Evans
Richard Carle
Jardin de Paris
F. Ziegfeld, JR
Aerial Gardens
Merry Widow
Knickerbocker Theatre
Igeo
M. Cohan
Im Yankee
Galind
Herald Sq
Daly's
Sage
Hammerstew
Gertrude Hoffmann
M& Vision of
Salome
Nn. Bedini & Arth Others
Weber
Eugene Walter
Dreamland
Sat
Sam
Luna Park
Hariem
Luna
Atlantic Ave
Boklyn
Sea Beach Express
Righton Beach
Pary
West
West Point
Eden World
Transpacific
N.Y
Hawaii
San Francisco
Alameda Viblne Falas Cola Sam Frances
Vancouver
Victoria
Retorta
Empress of China
New Zealand
Australia
Moan Islands
Ami
New Caledonia
Guam
Philippine Island
Tahiti
Marquesas Islands
Francisco
Shipping Nes
Lucania Oak
Genoa
S—Florida
Ital
Pesccern
New
Fatiel Scilly
Minneapolis
New Yorks
Ato
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