Tafts Day On Links At Hot Springs With Taft Golf 89s
William H Taft spent a quiet day at Hot Springs Virginia playing golf. He completed thirty six holes with scores of 89 each time and maintained steady pace and poise. Observers noted his rapid drive to tee the next shot and his habit of avoiding rest breaks while on the course. An observer timed his pause at the crater hole to under thirty seconds.
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the Tribune
Springs
William H. Taft
Taft
War Department
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Iowa
Hot Springs
House
Washington
Taft Cannot Speak at Manhattan Unemployed Conference
Taft reports to Alexander Law from Hot Springs Virginia that he cannot address the unemployed conference in Manhattan Lyceum East 4th Street. He cites being in the hands of a committee and unable to accept speaking engagements, sending thanks and regrets for the invitation.
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Alexander Law
Hot Springs
National Committee of the Unemployed
Conference of the Unemployed
Manhattan
Lyceum
East 4Th Street
Mr. Taft
Committee of the Unemployed and Brotherhood Welfare Association
Hitchcock Arrives in Washington to Open Western HQ
Republican National Committee chairman Frank H. Hitchcock and secretary James T. Williams Jr. reached Washington at 7 AM from Hot Springs Va. He traveled to Chicago at 3 40 PM to meet national officials for the planned Western headquarters. He had no engagements today and surrendered Taft pre convention rooms.
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Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
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Hot Springs
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Hitchcock
Chicago
National Committee
Mr. Taft
Frank Gould Denies Alleged Offence in Divorce Case
Frank J. Gould answered Mrs. Helen Kelly Goulds divorce suit denying the charge of a statutory offence at North Sydney Cape Breton and asserting no condonation. Justice Goff signed the order for the answer at the request of Mrs. Goulds counsel, with a 24 hour deadline. Indictments were returned for subornation of perjury against Ben Teal Harry Moussey the detective and Miss Julia Fleming based on Miss Mabel Mac Causlans testimony. they must plead before Judge Crain.
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Helen Kelly Gould
Gould
Bessie de Vole
Corrigan
Admiral the Russian Wins Fight Between Bears
In Bronx Park Zoological Gardens two inmate bears, Admiral the big Russian brown bear and Mike the Japanese bear, had a one round clash early yesterday. Admiral surged against the bars and forced a clinch. Mike defended with an upper cut attempt. Keepers arrived with pike poles and ten responders before the bears were separated. Admiral emerged with the clear advantage as Mike sustained hair loss and some bleeding.
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Mike
Bronx Park Zoological Gardens
May Delay City Finance Inquiry
A legislative committee led by Senator Cassidy plans to investigate city departments including Finances but will likely delay hearings until after the Republican State Convention on September 14 to 16. Cassidy is in poor health and is currently in Michigan.
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Cassidy
Department of Finances
Michigan
Agreement on shared fares urged by rail receivers
The Metropolitan Street Railway and Central Park North and East River Railroad receivers said they may yet agree on a joint fare before August 24 as ordered by the Public Service Commission. They noted the commission wants transfers restored in 59th Street to avoid long trips for short rides and would seek court guidance if needed.
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Douglas Robinson
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34Th Street
116Th Street
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Lacombe
Central Park Road
Central Park, North & Fast River Railroad Company
Central Park
Interstate Commerce Commission
Metropolitan Street Railway
New Haven Hints at Building a Subway to Battery
The New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad hints it could build its own subway from the Bronx to the Battery to handle commuter traffic if an arrangement with Interborough or other Manhattan routes fails. Public Service Commission officials weigh the idea while debates on Broadway Lexington congestion and potential routes continue.
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Charles §. Mellen
Eustis
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Commission
Mr. Mellen
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Hilsberg
Board of Estimate
Pennsylvania
North
East Rivers
Manhattan Island
Mrs. Collier Discharged In Atlantic City Fraud Case
Louise Allen Collier wife of comedian William Collier was arrested in Jersey City on a telegraph dispatch linking her to defrauding the Grand Atlantic Hotel proprietor of forty two dollars. The Atlantic City warrant proved defective and Acting Police Justice Narkley discharged the case with no charges.
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William Collier
Jersey City
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Atlantic City
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Collier
Italian Killed in Lincoln Road Stabbing Case
Pietro Barilla who lived in Woodhaven was stabbed to death by four men in Lincoln Road near Flatbush. Police arrested three suspects including bartender Antonin De Motto who denies involvement. Fortuna Graziani and Giovanni Coma were also detained. Graziani and Coma knew Barilla.
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Fortuna Graziani
Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn
Adams Street
Giovanni Coma
Sterling Lace
Graziani
Coma
Banker Frank Zott Held in Larceny Case at West Side
Frank Zott a banker with offices at 108 Greenwich Street was arrested July 27 on a larceny charge connected to banking transactions. He was held yesterday in 5000 bail for trial by Magistrate Corrigan in the West Side police court. Zott had branches at Broadway and West 424th Street and had previously been under 25000 bail on four charges. The latest charge stems from Marc Luzina of 34 Desbroases Street who says Zott failed to forward 205 she sent to Ital for remittance.
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Greenwich Street
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West Side
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Broadway
West
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Desbroases Street
Zott
Ital
Katonah Seeks Sewer as Health Officials Inspect Watershed
Dr. Thomas Darlington inspected the Croton watershed near Katonah to assess a proposed sewer system funded by the city for Mount Kisco and Katonah. Barretts outlined feasible pumping to higher ground while avoiding contamination of Muscoot and Croton reservoirs, and plans may include incorporation of Katonah for funding.
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the Tribune
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Tribune
Wampus
Big Croton
Genesee county finances called lax by state controller
Albany reports criticism of Genesee County financial management. The controller's statement cites illegal payments exceeding 18000 dollars, improper retention of fees by county officials, loose administration of poor funds, inadequate county treasurer accounting, and Supervisors' lax auditing of bills.
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Genesee County
Martin H. Glynn
Board of Supervisors
City News In Brief From The Bronx To Brooklyn
Leonard Bendell of 1019 Ogden Avenue The Bronx was held without bail in Morrisania court after shooting his wife and Walter Rich. Henry Gross an inventor was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for larceny. Julia A Witzel of 436 West 45th Street says Gross took $100 for a bookkeeping job he failed to deliver. Dentist Charles E Lewis formerly of 170 East 170th Street was convicted and given at least one year ten months for abandonment after a divorce filing. Lieutenant Patrick Kenner, dismissed then reinstated by Supreme Court order. Patrolmen Benjamin Cordes and William F Waltman indicted for extortion and bribery, held for plea next week in $2,000 bail each. John Krokowski released for lack of evidence in a Greenpoint murder case. Policeman David Shellard of Hamburg Avenue precinct released on $10,000 bail after involvement in a park shelter murder case.
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Ogden Avenue
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Morrisania
Henry Gross
Crain
Julia A. Witzel
West 45Th Street
Gross
Charles E. Lewis
No. 170 East 170Th Street
Sioux Falls
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Malone
Patrick Kenner
Police Department
Bingham
Supreme Court
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William F. Waltman
Justice Crain
John Krokowski
Greenpoint
Marsh
David Shellard
Hambure Avenue
Brooklyn
Barbara Reig
Irving Square Park
Douple Mystery in Cleveland
Lifesavers dragged the lake mouth for a body whose head was found yesterday. A trunk thrown from Columbus Road bridge held clothing of a woman. The head showed arteries filled with red lead and tying, suggesting dissection. Police see no link between the head and the trunk, fearing another murder.
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Ohio
Columbus Road
Notable Artifacts In Hidden Trunk Reveal Passport Clues
The trunk contained clothing and a chatelaine bag with a man’s photograph and passports. The passports bore the inscription In Hume gartan, suggesting a potential Irish link or Gaelic origin. Police note the find may help trace the owner’s identity and travel history.
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Widow Heist Strikes West Chesterfield Home
Mrs. Persia Thompson, a widow, reported $7,400 in valuables stolen from her garret trunk after she left to visit her daughter. She had nailed windows and doors from inside and escaped via a cellar window. Local police, with the Sheriff and County Solicitor, began search today for the culprit.
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Peolice
Persia Thompson
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