Witness Suffers Collapse in White Plains Murder Trial
Mrs Catherine Hertin, a key witness in the Edgar Burnz murder case, fainted on the stand after being questioned about when Burnz might be seen again. The episode drew court attention as Dr De Hart attributed collapse to nervous strain and heart trouble. Mrs Annie E Burns testified on Burnz’s early smoking habit and her son’s troubled behavior, while friends and doctors described the defendant’s irrational demeanor and depressive thoughts.
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Catherine Hertin
White Plains
Edgar c. Paint
Herbert B. Fellows
Deen
Andrews Bet
Burnz
de Hart
Scarsdale
Annie E. Burns
Edgar
Je de Hart
Fatal blaze and suicide attempts at Monroe street
Mrs Mary Matzall forty three attempted death by setting fire to her skirts at No 14 Monroe street after pouring oil over them A policeman extinguished the flames This was her third suicide attempt The first was by poison on December 15 she leapt from a fourth story window injuring her forehead and bruises She is reported to be unlikely to survive Gouverneur Hospital. Bridget Donnelly ninety eight died suddenly near her home at No 22 Cherry Street Known as Aunt Bridget she was born in Limerick Ireland and had lived in a small attic room for years The landlord’s notice to move has affected her health and some say she died of a broken heart. Mrs Hurley of No 78 Park Street aided a woman to hospital after she collapsed near White Patterson Public School No 14 A Father McIntyre helped at Rutgers and Henry Streets. General Francis V Greene discussed asphalt property claims with State Department and may head parade for Inauguration. Ex Senator David B Hill and John R B Stanchfield to speak at Manhattan Club anniversary on Madison Avenue and Twenty Fifth Street. Coler rumored to seek membership. Truax to preside. Greene addressed Venezuela asphalt dispute and possible possession for thirteen years. Hanna urged Greene to be grand marshal for March 4 inauguration but Greene would accept if Hanna withdraws request
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Mary Matzall
Monroe-st
Medison St
Crane
Gouverneur Hospital
Bridget Donnelly
Cherry St
Bridget
Limerick
Ireland
Ladoa
White Patelhy Public School
Aerty
Hurley
Park St
Burley
Father McIntyre
Rutgers
Henry
Gené
David B. Hill
John RB. Stanchfield
Manhattan Swb
Madison-avre
Twenty-fifth-st
Manhattan Club
Richard Croker
Democratic Club
Coler
Charles H. Truax
Battery 1 7th U S Artillery Attends Fort Slocum Wedding
Battery 1 of the 7th United States Artillery stationed at Fort Slocum attended the wedding of Lieutenant Arthur P. Hyde and Isabell Evelyn Peverly at the Episcopal Church of All Angels. In full dress uniform, the artillerymen presented the couple with a handsome wedding gift.
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7Th
United States Artillery
Fort Slocum
Arthur P
Hyde
Isabell Evelyn Peverly
Episcopal Church of All Angels
Appellate Court Affirms Gracie Against Stevens over Ferry Sale
The Appellate Division yesterday affirmed a judgment in favor of Archibald Gracie for services as a broker in securing a purchaser for the Lower Hoboken Ferries property. Justice Rumsey authored the majority opinion. Justice Ingraham filed a dissent. The recovery amount cited is $113,639.92.
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Supreme Court Testerday
Archibald Gracie
Edwin A. Stevens
Lower Hoboken
Rumsey
Ingraham
Gracie
Steamer Brings Measles to Port on Trojan Prince
The Trojan Prince steamer arrived bringing a number of measles cases among families aboard. Authorities arranged quarantine and medical attention for affected households as the vessel docked in port.
Berkeley School Cadets Drill at Armory
Informal exercises and a military drill by the Berkeley School cadets took place yesterday in the Armory during the autumn term of the twenty first year. The event featured informal drills and was described as well attended and orderly.
Riviera and hotels parade across a travel list
A long roster of luxury hotels and resort names appears including Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo Cannes Dieppe and Brighton Margate Broadstairs Dover and others. The piece lists establishments from Whitehall Rooms to Grand Hotel Broadstairs and cites several hotel names in Europe and England. It also notes a court case where lawyer Henry Zeimer and accomplice James Holden receive prison terms for running a bogus divorce bureau with Mrs Byrd Herrick granted suspension.
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Warden Fietel
Dover
Felkestone
Broadstairs
Monte Carlo
Cannes
Dieppe
Recorder Golf
Henry Zeimer
James Holden
Frank Wilson
Byrd Herrick
Eon
Pupil and Teacher Burned in School Fire Incident
A Santa Claus clad pupil Carrie Hanley fourteen was fatally burned and her teacher Miss Ella Conway severely burned while rescuing her during a fire at Public School No. 44 on North Moore and Varick streets. A policeman Jacob Eggers and music teacher Amelia Wedekind also sustained burns. the fire was extinguished with help from Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.
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North Moore and
Varick Sts
Carrie Hanley
Greenwich Sr
Ella Conway
Jacob Eggers
Narc-St
Miss Conway
Amelia Wedekind
Samuel Moorehouse
Mary E. Hamilton
Hook and Ladder Company No
Eggers
Miss Hanley
Appellate Division orders new trial in Townsley case
Henry P Townsley had won a verdict of zero dollars in February against Bankers Life Insurance Co of New York for 365000 in damages after being discharged for misconduct. The appellate court set aside the verdict and remanded for a new trial, upholding the company claim that Townsley wrote misleading letters to policy holders during an officers election.
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Henry P. Tounsley
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company of
New York
Supreme Court
Kr. Tounsley
Townsley
Reported Rise for Independent Coal Prices Share Gain
Reports indicate an accord nearly reached between the anthracite coal roads and independent operators. The price paid to independents at the mines would rise from a percentage of tidewater value to 65 percent for large sizes and higher for small sizes. Roads are said to be obtaining options on many independent properties in the anthracite region.
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Tidewater
Gain in General Electric Stocks Sets New High
A twelve point net advance in General Electric shares led the market’s surge, with only 4,430 shares traded. The close at 19 marked a new high, amid unofficial reports of strong profits for the year and insider buying activity.
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General Electric
Plans for Retaining Rogers Works Stock Prospectus Issued
In Paterson New Jersey on December 21 a Citizens' Committee issued a stock prospectus for a new Rogers Locomotive Works entity. $200000 more must be subscribed by December 26 at 3 o clock. proceeds form preferred stock with 6 percent interest and no voting power. Bernard and Philip Katz receive $250000 in common stock. Rogers ally $100000 in common stock. Salaries capped at $10000 annually. Subscriptions require 50 percent down and balance on demand. If full amount is not raised in time the Rogers negotiations end January 2 and subscribers are released.
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Bernard
Philip Katz
Jacob
Rogers
Katz Brothers
Bcates
Janeeey 2
Citizens’ Committee
Striking Cigarmakers Enjoined by Appellate Court
The Appellate Division affirmed a temporary injunction in the Samuel J. Davis et al. vs Nathan Rosenstein et al. case restraining the defendants from neighborhood picketing during business hours. Defendants argued employers provoked the strike by wage contract violations. plaintiffs contended picketing per se is not unlawful but intimidation and violation justified the injunction.
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Supreme Court
Samuel J. Davis
Nathan Rosenstein
Multiple incidents across the nation claim attention in brief summaries
Reports from Gulfport Tallahassee Morgantown Detroit Lexington Chicago and Richmond relay a mix of violence legal action and corporate news. An innocent man lynched as a suspect’s cousin is identified. A shooting in Sopchoppy kills two and wounds two. A WVU medical head sues after deposition. Children drown near Ojibway. A Kentucky confession links a partner to murder and robbery. Sears Roebuck warehouse fire causes damage. National Coke and Coal Company receives a charter with up to one million capital and broad coal industry powers.
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Chicago
Sears
Roebuck & Co
West Adams St
Richmond
National Coke and Coal Company
Virginia
Omnpene
Cortland Betts
Morristown
N. J
Carl A. Mead
New York
Frederic N
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Here
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Frank Walker
Nims
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Frankfurt , Main
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