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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
8
Police arrested multiple drivers in a Bronx auto raid. A chauffeur identified as William Roosinger, claimed employee of John B McDon aid, and another broker Albert Bostwick faced speeding charges. Others named include H D Bar Mister and William Greenbaum. bonds were posted and releases followed.
A chauffeur in a large Broadway car struck Kate Sullivan a hotel maid on West 4th Street. He carried her to Roosevelt Hospital then fled, leaving the vehicle running. Two witnesses, local pedestrians, gave police the car’s New York and New Jersey licenses. Later George H. Copin a chauffeur for Henry White was arrested on felonious assault charges.
Four automobile drivers appeared before Magistrate Herrman in Morrisamia Court for speeding. Harry S Rogers, cited by William F Titon, faced harsh remarks from the magistrate who called for stronger action as sergeant Nerney reported a motorist clocked at over forty miles an hour on Grand Houlevard and Gunn Hill Road. The magistrate warned that chauffeurs who ignore the law may face jail as speeders threaten public safety.
An automobile driven by Bert Stevemeen of 517 St Marks Place Brooklyn struck a Bridge Department sweeper on the Treedway of the Williamsburg Bridge. Passengers Philip Rosenthal and Fernie Rosenthal were injured along with Alfred Mason who drove the attached car. Glass shattered. Mason sustained facial and body wounds. all received ambulance medical attention.
George Roux of 167 East 33d Street was arrested by a traffic squad patrolman for speeding on Cent 424 Street between Teigh and Twelfth Avenue. Bond set at $20, he appeared before Magistrate Conmer and was remanded to the custody of George Gould's lawyer with bail set at $1 for trial in Special Session.
Sandor of 55 Thompson Street, driver of the automobile wagon, was arraigned and held to await the inquest after Samuel Leher of 118 East 1idth was struck as he skated in Park Avenue. The boy was taken to Harlem Hospital in an unconscious condition.
An auto touring car owned by coal dealer Wilson R. Vanderhoof struck Italian barber Andrew Darcumons as he crossed 4th Street with his family in Jersey City. Darcumons died shortly after at St Francis Hospital from a skull fracture inflicted by the mud guard. The vehicle was driven by Vanderhoof's son Albert with Harold Maynother aboard.
Daniel S. Gar Wood died early today at Cooper Hospital after a fatal crash on the road to Atlantic City. His wife, in critical condition in the women's ward, remained unaware of his death. Gar Wood's mother, aged ninety two and long ailing, was told of the tragedy. Mrs Ida Umstead, injured in the crash and owner of the Garden Hotel, was reported seriously hurt. Driver Samuel Mahallieu, also injured, had recovered.
Rollo the Irish setter was rescued from mid river by the Bellevue station crew. Senior Lieutenant Le Ray and Surfman McGann pulled him to safety, where Doctors Smith and Carlucci revived him with artificial respiration. The dog regained consciousness and the doctors suspected he came from a yacht.
Officials from the National Civic Federation report that a Washington conference on uniform laws set for January 5 to 7 will tackle wide disparities in auto traffic rules. States show speeds from eight to twenty four miles per hour, with many cities applying local limits.
Dr Barthe de Sandfort, formerly with the French navy, arrived from Cherbourg aboard the New York with a 20 pound supply of a resin wax and oil paste for burns. He demonstrated a hyperthermic treatment applying the paste at 210 to 212 degrees F, adjustable to 255 degrees, claiming faster recovery, less pain, fewer scars, and a something percent quicker healing. The method is said to be used by the French army and navy and major French hospitals.
Dr James Hyslop spoke to Calvary Baptist Church on spirits and common sense insisting psychical tests must leave mechanical effects to prove spirit phenomena. He noted witnesses hallucinatory risks yet argued Christianity spurred psychical events challenging materialism. He cited a seance where a mother's spirit described an earlier home accurately.
The Edmond Kelly memorial meeting at No 41 Brewry Street, planned with representatives from the Century Association, Civic Club, and the unemployed committee, did not occur. Mrs Kelly asked Columbia professor Ged dings to cancel, citing Mr Kellys retiring nature. A committee member blamed Ben Reitman for insisting on a Bowery hall location.
Centenarian Nathan Epstein, long a Brooklyn figure born in Warsaw, died late Saturday at Kings County Hospital. He came to America fifteen years ago and lived with his daughter Sadie Silverstein at 1983 Park Place East New York. Epstein never pursued citizenship and enjoyed wanderlust, often traveling the borough with food bundles in search of a lifelong friend.
The Brooklyn Lodge of Elks held memorial services for 256 members at Plymouth Church yesterday afternoon. Exalted Ruler Fermer opened the address, and Past Exalted Ruler Williams of Detroit spoke. Thomas T Hayden recited Thanatopsis, Leon Springer played Meditation on violin. The benediction was delivered by Rev. Herbert G. Crocker, Plymouth assistant pastor.
Police Commissioner Baker reported smooth operations at the new building as of yesterday. Ex-policeman William Brown toured the headquarters to review old records from the draft riots and compare the new facility with 30 Mulberry Street.
Jubm A. Weber a chess bricklayer facing a desertion indictment was arrested last night at 298 Seventeenth avenue Astoria where his family had awaited support since his release September 28. He had fled jurisdiction spending time in Connecticut and was captured after attempting to attend a birthday celebration. He was locked in the precinct station house.
In San Paso, Texas on December 5 a remarkable demonstration saw all Protestant congregations adopt resolutions denouncing border racing in Juarez Mexico. They urged the U S State Department to press the Mexican government to stop racetrack gambling at Juarez for all.
Ex Police Commissioner Bingham laments a four year loss for reform and urges a strong anti-Tammany movement. He calls for long police commissioner terms and watchdog committees, notes pay rises for lieutenants, and criticizes station house lawyers amid municipal work led by Dr Henry A Stimson at Manhattan Congregational Church.
Four boys fled the Brooklyn Disciplinary Training School on Eighteenth Avenue as a blaze broke out in the washroom. The fire, which caused little damage, was quickly extinguished after guard Alfred Harwood rang the fire bell. The missing youths are Matthew Field, 13, Ernest Schumaker, 13, John Malem, 13, and Victor Olsen, 14, with Parkville police alerted but no trace found.
The Fifth Ave and Broadway electric stage coach company released its first annual report to the Public Service Commission for the year ended June 30, 1909. Total investment near $400,000, revenue from passengers $369,405, expenses $225,556, gross about $144,700, depreciation $65,595, net income $22,039, and $18,000 applied to cut a deficit of $476,898 to $455,216.
Plans filed by Helmle and Huberty for a new Bradford Street Hospital in Brooklyn. The five story, 100 bed facility will cost 300000 and replace a reception hospital to relieve Kings County Hospital. It features a model dispensary two operating rooms an X ray lab and Italian Renaissance styling.
Four men who attended a Bible class at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church with John D Rockefeller Jr left after a chilly reception. Rockefeller, approached in the vestry, declined to discuss any Sunday business, asking them to submit a written proposal for review. The quartet muttered disparagingly as they left.
Report from the first annual meeting of the Committee on Prevention of Blindness notes progress last year. Financed by the Russell Sage Foundation, the group includes physicians and lay members aiming to identify direct causes of preventable blindness and partner with medical professionals to eliminate them. Louisa Lee Schuyler re elected chairman. other members listed with officers and executive secretary.
In a West Side YMCA auditorium address on The Bugbear of Socialism Rev. Dr. Charles P. Fagnani argued a man with dependents who cannot pay four weeks’ rent and cannot find work may justify suicide. He cited a recent city case reported in papers.
Col Roosevelt and R J Cuninghame reach Naivasha after October 20 hunt with elephants secured. The party plans Nile crossing from Entebbe to Kampala with stops at Njoro and Lon diani, meeting Governor Sir Percy Girovard and engaging with Lord Delamere. Anticipated arrival in Entebbe around December 27 for a three day stay and public reception.
Veteran hunter F. Selous arrived on the New York with news that Theodore Roosevelt mastered big game hunting during his Africa trip. Selous described close encounters, use of smooth bore rifles, and his role in preparing equipment before the expedition.
An editorial urges ongoing improvement of undeveloped property, noting that what was impossible yesterday may be feasible today and reminding owners of the benefits. The piece argues persistent prompting does no harm and cites building construction at Fifty One Wall Street.
The Roosevelt party traveled to Mombasa and remained there through July. A speaker yesterday said Colonel Roosevelt and his son Kermit were enthusiastic hunters who had become adept at the fine points of big game hunting.
Albany reports show several Democratic county committees did not file election expense statements with the Secretary of State by the deadline. Counties named include Broome, Chautauqua, Hamilton, Lewis, Montgomery, Orleans, Otsego, Rockland, Seneca, Sullivan and Wyoming.
Officials of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste Marie Line said they would not accept freight for American points for the time being due to the switchmen's strike. This effectively cuts Winnipeg from the south for freight shipments.
Roanoke Va Dec 5 It is reported here that the Norfolk and Western plans to acquire a direct coal route by purchasing the Columbus Hocking Valley and Sandusky road linking coal fields to western markets.
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