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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1908

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Morse May Come Back and Counsel Sends For Him

Albert B. Boardman, counsel for Charles W. Morse, said he sent a cable to Morse in Liverpool to return at once, at the request of Henry L. Stimson. He noted Morse sailed from New York on the Campania last Saturday and that Morse owes large sums to the National Bank of North America and others. Morse’s return is sought amid a federal banking investigation and possible indictments. officials decline to confirm details.

Albert B. Boardman Charles W. Morse Morse Liverpool Henry L. Stimson United States New York Campania Cunard Stimson Mr. Boardman Boardman Morgan J. O’brien Federal Grand Jury O’brien, Boardman O'Brien Grand Jury National Bank of North America Europe America Mr. Morse National Bank @ North America Clearing House Committee Consolidated Steamship Company American Ice Company Stock Exchange J. P. Morgan Mr. Morgan Great Britain Wall Street Mr Morse Cunard Company Cambridge Harvard Marcum Jackson Businese Ewen Marccain Curt” Jett Tom” White James Hargis National Casket Company

Submarines Return From Sandy Hook Under Mystery

The United States flotilla of submarines including the Cuttlefish Viper and Tarantula turned back from Sandy Hook last night. Weather was fine but heavy seas around the Hook are blamed for halting their voyage and guiding them to moor at St George. Lieutenant Courteney commands the group.

Sandy Hook United States New York Navy Yard Marine Observer North River Tacoma St. George Des Moines Navy Yard Hook Hampton Roads Courteney

Mystery Hold-Up Involving Mrs Ginzburg Near Cortlandt Street

Captain Gallagher and the Church Street station investigate a hold-up in which Mrs. Alexander Ginzburg of Newark says a distressing woman lured her into a Cortlandt Street doorway. A dagger wielding man stole jewelry but returned a watch and two one dollar bills. the suspect pair fled. Ginzburg continues his business trip as police review the Rogues Gallery with Detective Lawlor.

Captain Gallagher Church Street Grover Cleary Alexander Ginzburg Centre Street Newark United Realty and Mortgage Company Broadway Cortlandt Street Gallagher Mr. Ginzburg Detective Lawlor Detective Bureau Rogues

Hart in Crash of Cars Near Grand Central Station

A Madison and Fourth avenue car collided with a West 23d street ferry and a 42d street car near the Park avenue tunnel in front of Grand Central Station. Glass injuries to passengers and crew followed as motormen jumped. Injured included Charles OConner James Klein and several more with scrapes and contusions. Medical aid at a Flower Hospital surgeon and nearby drug store treated victims before they went home.

Madison and Fourth Avenue Park Avenue Tunnel Grand Central Station Madison Avenue Charles O'Conner Hughes Street Brooklyn James Klein East Tith Street Timothy Finnan East 72d Street Michaael Stafford West Michael Kief Charles Kramer Crosstown Flower Hospital

General Coxey Returns With Reported Wealth

Mount Vernon Ohio's General Coxey leader of the 1895 unemployed army arrives for the itinerant unemployed convention to be held tomorrow He says he has earned money recently and will use it to run a special train to promote a bill allowing bonds without interest to be issued by states counties and towns deposited with the government to back paper money.

St. Louis Coxey Mount Vernon Ohio Washington

Pastor Hoffman Objects to Bible College Gift Over Eden and Jonah Story

In St Louis on February 6 an amended answer was filed by Rev Gustavus Hoffman a retired Christian Church pastor now in Maplewood banking. He seeks to avoid paying a donated note of 50000 to the Bible College of Missouri claiming the college rejects the Garden of Eden and Jonah tale. He says he will not pay and does not wish to endorse heresies.

St. Louis Gustavus Hoffman Maplewood Bible College of Missouri Hoffman

Will Invade King’s Demesne Demonstrators Advance on Windsor

A group of unemployed men marching from Manchester reached London on February 6 and plans to enter Windsor to occupy part of the royal park. They intend to build cottages and farm lands near Windsor Castle and petition the King for use of fifty acres for experimental purposes. They hope to reach Windsor with police not intervening, aiming to proceed tomorrow if unchallenged.

London Manchester Windsor Great Royal Park Wincser

Florida Dual Conventions Fight Over Taft Roosevelts Delegates

In St Augustine Florida a heated dual convention split with rival factions loyal to Roosevelt and Taft. Hand to hand clashes interrupted proceedings as each side seated delegates to the national convention. Taft backers endorsed by a Taft aligned convention and the opposing side condemned federal patronage while selecting unpledged delegates.

St. Augustine Fla Florida Repub State Committee Taft Joseph N. Stripling J. N. Coombs National Committee Joseph E. Lee Internal Revenue Henry S. Chubb United States Land Office Gainesville M. B. McFarland Tampa J. Dev. Hazzard J. H. Dickerson R. R. Robinson Congress

Heat the L trains as frost bites riders prompt action

E P Bryan, president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, met with Public Service Commission chair Willcox after complaints about unheated trains on the Second, Third and Ninth avenues. Willcox ordered a heating system plan and warned no formal order would be issued until improvements are shown.

E. P. Bryan Interborough Rapid Transit Company Willcox Public Service Commission Commission Third Ninth Avenue Bryan 150Th Street

Picking delegates by weight in Logan County

Bellefontaine Ohio February 6 E Jay Miller as parent for the fifth District Republican Congress nomination picks a Logan County delegation with no member under two hundred pounds He says no slim men for me as we face candidates from five other counties and will have a large in person delegation

The Tribune Bellefontaine Ohio E. Jay Miller Republican Congress Logan County Miller

Women Thwart Bank Burglars in Milton Indiana

Two women, Marie Beeson and Mrs David Nugent, faced armed burglars at the Farmers Bank of Milton. They shouted for help from windows as explosions tore the safe door and office furniture, prompting the robbers to flee with no reported injuries and preserving a large cash reserve.

the Tribune Milton, Ind Farmers’ Bank Marie Beeson David Nugent

Woman Kills Her Two Children in Massachusetts

In Haverhill Massachusetts on February 6 Mrs Elizabeth Stevens killed her little daughter and son with a razor. She was arrested after allegedly confessing that it was best the children die. Needing support after a sister died and prior child deaths, authorities suspect a relapse of past mental illness from an asylum stay in Danvers.

Haverhill Mass Elizabeth Stevens

House Republican Caucus Call Seeks New Campaign Committee

Washington February 6 Representative Louden Slager secretary of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee has called a Republican caucus for tomorrow night to select the membership of the new committee which will later elect officers. The committee will include one member from each state and territory with a Republican representative in either house.

Washington Loudenslager Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Congress

Son fatally shoots father ex judge James Hargis

Jackson Kentucky reports ex Judge James Hargis was killed by his son Beach Hargis after a brief quarrel. The son fired four shots into the elder’s body and then two more after the plea of mercy. The tragedy ends in a fatal domestic shooting.

Jackson James Hargis Beach Hargis Hargis Kentucky

Murder and feud death shock Kentucky town

The Hargis family feud in Breathitt County, Kentucky escalates with the murder of James Hargis and the younger Hargis taken to jail after a chaotic scene in the family store. Ex-Judge Hargis, a longtime Democratic boss, had faced multiple murder charges tied to Dr. Cox and the Cockrill killings. Feud origins trace to political rivalry in Breathitt. the circle includes Benjamin Hargis, Cockrill adversaries, and the infamous Curt Jett.

Hargis Brothers Hargis Jackson Breathitt County Kentucky Dr. Cox James B. Marcum Jim” Cockrill Marcum Cockrill Cox James Hargis Hargises James Alexander Elbert Cockrills Benjamin Hargis Cockrill Boys Cockvill Boys John Smith John Abner James Argis Lexington

Caid Maclean Freed After Raisuli Agreement

Tangier Feb 6 Caid Sir Harry MacLean commander of the Sultan of Morocco bodyguard and close to the Sultan arrives under Raisuli escort freed after seven months bondage. Britain pays Raisuli 100 dollars and pledges protection and immunity from arrest in exchange for release.

Tangier Caid Harry MacLean Morocco Raisuli Raisul i Great Britain Caid MacLean

Fireman Killed By Engine Poker On Jersey Rail Line

Daniel Kelly fireman on the Central Railroad of New Jersey was knocked from his engine by a poker on a passing locomotive. He was unconcious when found and placed in his own cab. Full steam her giant locomotive sped from West Street Bayonne to Jersey City, but he died before arrival.

Daniel Kelly Central Railroad New Jersey Jersey City West Std Street Bayonne

Battle over Kelsey in New York State Insurance post

Albany February 6 supporters claim backing from Woodruff Herbert Parsons and others to block Governor Hughes efforts to remove Superintendent Kelsey. Rumors say foes may spark a factional fight while Archie Sanders visits Albany with political allies. The outcome hinges on the Governor’s forthcoming message and Senate vote.

Ibs Tribune Albany Kelsey Woodruff Herbert Parsons Hughes State Insurance Department Senate Archie Sanders Rochester Roosevelt Sanders Hooker Wadsworth New York Genesee Society

Seas immune from capture sparks British debate in Commons

London reports a heated House of Commons debate on naval spending and sea immunity. Sir Edward Grey warned that granting private property immunity at sea could weaken Britain and invite invasion, stressing the empire’s vast obligations and the danger of arousing war if overreliance on immunity altered sea control.

London Edward Greer House of Commons Great Britain England Edward

Plot to steal Levingston body alarms widow in fear

A grave robbery plot targeting Dr. William Levingston, possibly William A. Rockefeller, was uncovered by Peter Stoll at Oakland Cemetery. A guard was posted near the grave and will stay nightly. Mrs. Levingston, widow of the man, fears for her husband’s alleged bigamy and safety of the remains.

Tribune Freeport William Levingston William A. Rockefeller John Dr. Rockefeller Peter Stoll Sexton Oakland Cemetery Stoll

Bartender Murder Reveals Italian Count Identity

A Rome Foreign Affairs notice to Consul Shapiro identifies Ernest Douglas, killed January 16 in a North Eutaw street room, as Count Henrico Douglas Scotti of an Italian noble family. Relatives request official representation. the minister seeks all possible information on the man.

Baltimore Rome Shapiro Ernest Douglas Eutaw Street Henrico Douglas Scotti Foreign Office

Tragic West Side Fire Kills Woman and Destroys Building

A two alarm blaze at 191 West Thin street roared through a six story apartment house. Margaret Landon on the sixth floor leaped to her death. Dozens burned or injured. sixteen families left homeless. Firemen aided by bystanders battled smoke and snow as residents fled to nearby Hotel Walton for aid. Police and volunteers aided injured and searched for missing tenants.

West Margaret Landon Gallant Jennie Mary Anne Landon Andrew Dillon Walton West Toth Street Roosevelt Presbyterian Phillip Schwartz Freese Warren Philip Schwartz Roosevelt Hospital Columbus Avenue Seymour Warner West 76Th Street White West 68Th Street George G. Bauchle Arthur DeCordova Stock Exchange Lock @Wing Howard Stewart Bernard F. Fielding

Beaten and robbed on West 58th and Columbus

Alfred C. Bonnell of No 107 West 58th street was struck from behind with a blackjack and robbed of 150 dollars at midnight near the post office branch on Columbus Avenue. He suffers concussion and possible skull fracture and is under police investigation with no suspects.

Alfred C. Bonnell West Sth Street Columbus Avenue Mr. Bonnell Sherwin-Williams Paint Company Pennsylvania Bonnell

Coast Artillery Reservists Rescue Fishermen In Ice Floes

Portland Maine February The War Department was recommended to commend Sergeant Leavitt and Privates McMillan and Winders of the ith Company Coast Artillery Corps for heroic rescue work in saving two exhausted fishermen adrift in harbor ice last night Their dory reached the drifting boat after an hour of breaking ice with gas pipes and the men were hauled aboard after the fishermen were bitten by frogs?

Portland Leavitt McMillan and Wincers Ith Company Coast Artillery Corps Fort Preble War Department McMillig Winders

Beer leaders urge simple labeling in food conference

Chicago reporters quote National Brewers Association urging government food experts to treat hot weather beverage as one undivided beer. Brewers oppose classifications like beer lager beer ale and porter. Government officials say they will consider the request.

Chicago

Ex Slave Buries His Old Master in Ruston Sect

Lewis Reynolds an eighty six year old former slave owner died penniless in Ruston Louisiana. Oliver Lewis one of Reynolds slaves buried him after tending the planter who had raised and cared for the former master for three years.

the Tribune Ruston Lewis Reynolds Oliver Lewis Reynolds

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Counsel O’brien Hart Scouts Eden and Jonah Will William H. Taft Interborough P. S.C HOUSE Haan Park Thats Park Row Bridg Adi Biegen Sultan Parsons Britain Sir Edward Grey Levingston Man John D. Rockefeller Upper West Side
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