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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
15
Atlantic City braces as Judge Higbee urges saloonkeepers to seek cover while Governor Fort tightens the probe into Sunday alcohol sales. Officials and saloon leaders debate enforcement as Royal Arch plans closing orders and preparations for a possible special Legislature session loom.
A Young committee circular claims the first mortgage bondholders representation is distinct from the Hodenpy committee which controls bond pledges for junior securities. Anton G. Hodenpy declines reply and says bondholders are depositing with his committee. In Canton Ohio Rev O B Milligan pastor of First Presbyterian and noted golfer killed himself with a shotgun in what is thought accidental amid weapon cleaning.
William F Grace of Lenox Massachusetts replies to a resignation letter from George W Folsom and defends his school board service against sectarian accusations He notes his cross party nomination in April to succeed himself and asserts broad citizen endorsement across creeds Refers to architect John W Donohue as the Lenox High School designer and denies favoritism toward any group.
Captain Peter C Hains opposes an insanity defense and demands either complete vindication by a jury or the electric chair after shooting his brother In the Long Island City court both Hains brothers pleaded not guilty and await grand jury action.
Joseph B Braman a 64 year old lawyer notary and commissioner of deeds was jailed at West 30th Street on a grand larceny complaint filed by his daughter in law Mrs Mary Braman after she accused him of stealing money from her in his Broadway office. Braman posted bail and was released. The case will be heard by Magistrate Barlow at Jefferson Market court with related disorderly conduct and counter charges noted.
Theodore P. Shonts president of Clover Leaf Chicago & Alton and Interborough addresses in Centreville on Transportation. He warns against government control, calls for fair rates and regulation, and laments reduced investment in rail infrastructure while urging honesty in dealing with patrons and the public. Other speakers include C. J. Phillips of the Delaware Lackawanna & Western and Mrs. Mary Gibbs Spooner.
Rumor says Jesse Livermore, famed speculator who liquidated August cotton losses, will shift to bear bets in grain as he aims to recoup about 590000. Market chatter notes his earlier stock and cotton fame and the recent quiet amid September option notices and price swings.
Detectives from the Harlem bureau arrested two men after an eighteen hour pursuit. They identified as William Anderson and Edward Storrs, both living at 887 Lexington Avenue, and admitted five robberies in Harlem and the Bronx over the past three weeks.
Atlantic City detectives widen the hold up investigation with possible arrest in Baltimore. Williams, linked by reports to the Roberts shooting, denied in Atlantic City but remains under scrutiny. Chicago official E P Shermont heads east amid ongoing inquiries into the case.
A fuse blew on an open Orange trolley car at Warren and 3rd streets in Newark yesterday afternoon, causing a panic among sixty passengers. Several people fell and were hurt. Among the injured were Rev. William A. Gay and his wife and daughter Maud Gay, Mrs. Mary McCarthy and her mother, and her three year old boy who was badly hurt after losing hold and falling from the car. All were taken to the Newark Private Hospital. Motorman Thomas Mullaney escaped injury.
Two factions of the Friends Church at Winona Lake Indiana move toward unity as they meet in general conference. President Joseph Swain of Swarthmore College presides. Henry W Wilburm cites education to advance church principles. Missionary work to expand in Japan with new stations discussed alongside speakers Jesse Holmes and Joel Borton.
The Amerika was 338 miles east of Sandy Hook at sea yesterday and expected to dock around 4 30 am today. The Furnessia was 1120 miles east at 7 10 am yesterday and due to dock Tuesday. La Gascoane was 1.0% miles east at 10 30 pm Thursday and expected to dock about 7 30 am Monday.
Benjamin Schwartz once connected to the late President Cleveland was sentenced by Judge Crain in General Sessions to four years and three months in Sing Sing for forging E Regensburg & Sons at 164 Canal street and cashing the check. Earlier Odell era imprisonment followed by clemency from Cleveland.
The Imperial Japanese Bank at No. 143 Laguna Street San Francisco was closed by state bank commissioners. Officers allegedly loaned to themselves. Capital £27,000 with $7,000 reserve. $12,141 due depositors and $5,699 other liabilities. Little cash found. unsecured personal notes present.
Oakland August 28 The woman suffragists ignored by the Republican State Convention refused to accept a vote of thanks to the ladies who attended the session Mrs Agnes E Pese a suffragist leader shouted from the balcony that the women refuse that vote amid laughter and cheers
Leontina Curtiss, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Curtiss of 136 West 87th Street, was arrested at home last Monday in connection with a burglary case. Harry Hill, brother of ex Congressman George Hill of Paterson New Jersey, was brought before Justice Mayo and placed in the Children's Society care until September 2.
The failure of Henry W. Davis a floor trader was announced on the Consolidated Stock Exchange yesterday. Davis operated on the short side and was caught in a sharp advance in prices over the last two days. The failure was reported as unimportant.
Harry K. Thaw reports his wife Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is in a sanatorium and says he provided her with 30 dollars a day for four weeks to help cover expenses. He plans more funds if needed, though sanatorium care may reduce costs and extend the money.
Concord NH August 28 The Boston and Maine Railroad Company filed an answer and demurrer in Exeter Superior Court to a July 3 equity bill by Attorney General Edwin G Fastman seeking an injunction against further illegal fare increases The railroad asks dismissal arguing lack of authority and that state rights are waived by acquiescence It also asserts it is an interstate system subject to ICC and that cited statutes do not justify the complaint
Dur's Review notes gradual improvement in manufacturing activity and stronger wholesale business, with wage agreements signed and capital labor tensions ongoing. Rain affects crops variably, rail and foreign trade show declines, while Bradsstreet reports cautious expansion in Western and Pacific markets and rising buying demand but overall weaker year prior.
The notice lists steamship routes and departure times from various Pacific ports to Hawaii Guam Philippine Islands Australia New Zealand New Caledonia Japan Korea and China via San Francisco Vancouver and Victoria with vessels including Mariposa Manuka and Empress of India and dates August 31 and September 1 at 6 30 pm Pacific time.
Arrivals and sailings summarize steamer calls including Trinidad at Bar and Mauretan to Cunard steerage, City of Columbus to Ocean S S Co with passengers, Hamilton to Old Dominion S A Co to Norfolk, Katuna reaching Port Said, and Valdivia with brief routes. Quarantine times and weather noted. various vessels reported in port, sailing or in quarantine during late August.
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