Thaw Jurors Seated As Insanity Case Moves Forward In New York
The Thaw trial progresses with eight jurors tentatively chosen and more examined as Justice Dowling oversees peremptory challenges. Jerome aims to prove Thaw's present sanity while experts previously said Thaw was incurably insane. The panel includes Charles E. Gremm and George W. Hubbell among others, with proceedings noting Dowling's courthouse efficiency and a shift in Thaw's circle as he adopts Christian Science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Yesterda
Albeen
Charles E. Gremm
Street Mo
ARTHUR P_NAE
George W
Georg
John H . Lanewood
David
Carpet Street
Westury
Ars Olf
Baker
Seventh Avenue
Cary. Drygoods
Churchill Pre Rupprecht
149Th Street
Holbert
The
Bronx
Molineux
Nan Patterson
Jerome
William Mabon
Carlos F. MacDonald
Austin Flint
Thaw
Matteawan
Frank Garvan
Titrleton
John Holbert
Longwood Avenue
Philip J Goodhart
Justice Dowling
Ambrose Shea
John Entwistle
J. Holmes Butler
White
Mr. Littleton
Pavid A. Arrowsmith
Third Avenue
No. 176
West 136Th Street
Mr. Arrowsmith
Clarence E.anderson
Este
Dan” O'Reilly
George W. Hubbel
West 12Th Street
Klerk
John Henneberry
Beery
Garvan
Breton Thew
Mr. Jerrome
Charles E. Anderson
John R. Magion l
Thomas L. Cranston
Moses Greenbaum
John Entwhistle
George W. Hubbell
George Rupprecht
John H. Hol Jbert
Whey
William McA@te
Columbus Avenue
George L. Metze
2 Drug House
Nores
126Th Street
James Davison
Proel Turer
T “Se
No. 200
West Street
Knickerbocker
Bugher
Criminal Courts
Counsel Attacks Howard Gould in Mistrial Suit
Malcolm N. Butler sued Mrs. Katharine Clemmons Gould for 298 dollars for goods bought from Lichtenstein Millinery Co. A mistrial occurred in Supreme Court as Justice Truax halted after a juror was withdrawn. Plea argued by Choate & Larocque for Butler. Towns appeared for Gould amid accusations of misconduct by Gould and his allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm N. Butler
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Lichtenstein Millinery Company
Larocque
Gould
Lichtenstein
Broker Whitney Succumbs to Nervous Prostration at Home
Charles Wadsworth Whitney, 38, partner at H. N. Whitney & Sons, shot himself at his West 72nd Street residence after a six month nervous illness. He had recently returned from a Plainfield sanatorium with no Wall Street losses cited. Coroner confirmed suicide. he left no immediate family but bore memberships in Colonial Wars, Sons of the Revolution, Racquet and Tennis Club, and St. Nicholas Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wadsworth Whitney
H. N. Whitney & Sons
Broadstreet
Jth
West 72d Street
Frank Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Dr. Cooley
Plainfield
N. J
Whitney
Madison Avenue
Wall Street
Acritelli
Society of Colonial Wars
The
Sons of the Revolution
Racquet and Tennis Club
St. Nicholas Club
Princeton College
Exempt City Bonds Backed by Self Fulfilling Public Works
A New York Board of Trade and Transportation meeting urged amending the state constitution to exempt the city’s outstanding rapid transit and other self sustaining public works bonds from debt limits. The panel argued such moves would boost transportation, property values, and progress. A separate resolution urged funding for the State Water Commission to advance water power plans, while a report on national rivers and harbors proposed a national department of public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
State Water Commission
Charles H. Patrick
Department of Public Works
Jackson
Arthur
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Treasury
Tenants Hailed as Evictions Decline Amid Rent Strife
Eviction orders waned as landlords and tenants settled many disputes during the rent strike. Marshals handled fewer warrants than anticipated, and several hundred remained uncalled. About 36 settlements occurred at socialist HQ as leaders celebrated progress and plans formed for a Saturday meeting led by J G Phelps Stokes and other organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East 11Th Street
Abraham Lowenthal
13Th District Court
Atenement
Brownsville
Williamsburg Bridge
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Morris Hilquist
W. J. Ghent
Lafayette Hall
Consent to Subway Change on Broadway Corridor
The Public Service Commission heard that consent from owners representing over half the Broadway property along 96th to 102nd streets has been secured for subway reconstruction and grade crossing elimination. Total property value is 4.802 million dollars with 2.451 million dollars in owner consents certified. The process avoids Appellate Division steps, speeds work, 550 thousand dollars already appropriated, contract signed June 27, and a projected one third boost to local service once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
96Th
102D Streets
Public Service Commission
George S. Coleman
Coleman
Broadway
Subway
Board of Estimate
Bodies pulled from collapsed brewhouse on Tenth Avenue
Two workmen perished as Flanagan Nay Co brewhouse walls collapsed on Tuesday. Peter Hagen, a framer, drown in the ale after a steel girder pinned him. Thomas Kiernan, foreman, found beneath debris. Kiernan’s wife and brother urged speed. Hagen’s body sent to morgue for autopsy. Kiernan to his home after autopsy. Contractor Charles Johnson released on $2000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanagan, Nay & Co
Tenth Avenue
2Th Street
Peter Hagen
Thomas O'Gorman
Building Department
Thomas Kiernan
Kiernan
No. 960
Second Avenue
Charles O. Johnson
West 24Th Street
Acritelli
Victory for P. S. Commission Over street permits ruling
The Public Service Commission won its challenge to authority over street openings without borough permits. Magistrate Steinert discharged Chief Inspector de Wryall of the Rapid Transit Subway Construction Company, upholding the commission's contention that its permits suffice. borough president Haffen had arrested de Wryall earlier. meetings will move to Tuesday and Friday, with minutes printed in The City Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Commission
Steinert
Morrisania
de Wryall
Rapid Transit Subway Construction Company
Haffen
Bronx
Commissioner of Public Works
149Th Street
Third Avenue
Newark Landlords Readies Against Rent Strikers
An Newark advertisement warned real estate owners that hundreds of tenants may seek room housing as part of a rent strike. It urged landlords to demand full receipts from applicants dated by their last landlord to safeguard property rights amid the dispute over rent nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Masseuse Wins Suit Over One Third Commission
Joan Schoen, a masseuse, defeats Dr. Alison W. Harlan in a dispute over a one third share of Calvé’s payment for dental work. A verdict of 312.88 was awarded, following an earlier reversal by the Appellate Term. The case may be appealed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Schoen
Alison W. Harlan
Fifth Avenue
Mme. Calvé
Harlan
12Th District
Supreme Court
5Th District Court
Joseph
Bail Cut For Zolty In Rouss Losses Case At Tombs
Assistant District Attorney Murphy could not proceed with the examination in the Bernard Zolty frame case. Magistrate Harris reduced bail from 10000 to 5000 at Abraham Levy's request. Hearing now set for January 15. Zolty released on bond. Additional arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Murphy
Bernard Zolty
Elizabeth Street
Charles Broadway Rouss
Harris
Tombs
Abraham Levy
Zolty
Howes Sues Over Thirteen Trees Damages
F W Howes a milliner seeks 75000 in damages after a New Haven Railroad Company employee cut down thirteen trees on Howes Port Chester estate. The case, moved to the US Circuit Court since the defendant is a foreign corporation, questions view loss from removal. Howes bought the Quintard mansion for 800000, a standout Westchester County property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Railroad Company
Port Chester
F. W. Howes
Fifth Avenue
Supreme Court
White Plains
United States Circuit Court
Howes
James J. Quintard
Historical Society withdraws five thousand dollar moving offer
Henry Dexter of 42 West 56th Street said he withdrew a five thousand dollar promise to help move the New York Historical Society collection to its new Central Park West building, after the society delayed moving and asked for twelve thousand instead of the promised amount. He noted the society finally fixed a moving date at its annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Historical Society
Central Park West
7Éth Street
Henry Dexter
Society
Dexter
West 56Th Street
Justice Marean summons Canon Chase in contempt case
In Brooklyn the Supreme Court ordered Canon William Sheafe Chase to appear Friday and show cause why he should not be held in contempt. The summons follows Chase’s December interview condemning Marean’s injunction against Sunday closing, amid the Sunday moving picture controversy led by Brill and Fox. Chase defended his stance, stating he will explain his position in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Marean
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Canon William Sheafe Chase
Christ Episcopal Church
Canon Chase
Justice Marear
Messrs. Brill and
Fox
Broadway
Cannon Chase
Ustice Marean
Sunday Observance Society
Kings County
Brill
Moving Picture Places
Bell
Marean
Mayor Opens University Heights Bridge Across Harlem River
Mayor McClellan presided at the opening of the University Heights Bridge linking 2th Street Manhattan and 18th Street The Bronx with Bridge Commissioner James W Stevenson and Fire Chief Croker. Students from New York University attended as officials tested public traffic and the bridge’s heavy draw was explained as part of subway expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
University Heights
2Th Street
Manhattan
18Th Street
Bronx
McClellan
James W. Stevenson
Croker
Johnny” Rush
New York University
New Bridge
Stevenson
Fire Department
Broadway
5Th Street
Harlem River Ship Canal
Harlem
Doctor Wins $90 in Thumb Injury Case
A New York Supreme Court jury under Justice Sutherland awarded Dr. Gerardus H. Wynkoop $90 against lawyer John C. Tomlinson for medical fees after Wynkoop treated Tomlinson's son Daniel G. Tomlinson for a hockey thumb injury three years earlier. The defense claimed improper drainage led to necrosis and amputation. the plaintiff denied fault. Multiple doctors backed the treatment as proper, and the jury deliberated about an hour.
Lantry Reviews Hose Report at Fire HQ
Commissioner Lantry examined Board of Fire Underwriters hose reports with Chief Croker and department members but offered no comment on the current hose condition. He has not decided on action yet, though improvement is planned. He stressed the need for more hose and noted funding limits may delay adequate supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantry
Board of Fire Underwriters
Croker
Macnaughton bankruptcy case examined in Newark
Allan Macnaughton husband of Myra Kelly was examined in bankruptcy before referee Edwin G Adams. George A Pierce counseled the trustee during the examination. Macnaughton turned over a gold watch his mother gave him twenty seven years ago and other items. he said he resided at 4142 Pride avenue Philadelphia since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Macnaughton
Myra Kelly
Newark
Edwin G. Adams
George A. Pierce
Macnaughton
Pride Avenue
Philadelphia
Boy Confesses Incendiary Fire in Beacon Light Hotel
Charles Goodland a fifteen year old boy told State Inspector Robert Molt that he started the fire at the Beacon Light Hotel in Washington Square Worcester yesterday. The blaze nearly destroyed the building and caused the death of Dennis Driscoll with about 200 lodgers escaping. Authorities say the motive was for fun and that the youth had prior but failed attempts to burn the hotel. His sanity will be tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Charles Goodland
Beacon Light Hotel
Washington Square
Robert Molt
Dennis Driscoll
Marine Intelligence Mini Almanac Note
Sun rises 7 24 Sun sets 4 51 Moon sets 21 44 Moon age high water Am Sandy Hook Gov Island 12 20 Hell Gate 2 23 PM Sandy Hook 12 10 Gov Island 12 41 Hell Gate 2 36
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High Water
Sandy Hook
Gov. Island
Hell Gate
Destination and steamer timetable across oceans and routes
A list of ships and sailing times from New York to Hawaii, Japan, Corea, China and the Philippine Islands via San Francisco Seattle Alameda and other ports. Dates range January 10 to January 29 with various routes including Japan Corea China Hawaii and New Caledonia, mentioning ships such as Nippon Maru Empress of China Asia Aki Maru Miowera Mariposa and US Transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hawaii
Japan
Corea
China
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Seattle
Suveric
Alameda
New Zealand
Australia
Samoan Islands
New Caledonia
Foveric
Victoria
Chita
Philip
Ae Francisco
Mariposa
Guam
Shipping News Arrivals From Hamburg to New Orleans
Several steamers listed with routes and dates in late December and early January. Vessels include Blutcher, Finance, Sannio, Sigismund, Oceanic, Colorado, Pawnee, Sam Marcos, Jamestown, Seydnitz, Cevie, Tagus and Antilles. Passenger counts, mails and cargo described. arrivals noted at the Bar or Quarantine, with port calls in Europe and the Americas and sailings to Mobile, Galveston, New Orleans and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blutcher
Ger
Beessing
Hamburg
Southampton
Cherbourg
Finance
Mowbray
Cristobal
Panama Ra Ss Co
Malls
Sannio
Ital
di Benedicto
Genoa
Naples
Hartfield, Seiari & Co
Maise
Bar
Sigismund
Devantier
Port Limon
Boca del Toro
Colom
Kingston
Hamburg-American Line
Oceanic
Bry Haddock
Queenstown
White Star Line
Moise
Colorado
Smith
Mobile
Brunswick
Mallory Ss Co
Sandy Mook
Pawnee
Swain
Philadelphia
Clyde la Co
Sam Marcos
Davidson
Galveston
Key West
Highlands
Jamestown
Catherine
Newport News
Norfolk
Old Dominion Ss Co
Seydnitz Gers
Devers
Bremen
Oelrichs & Co
Har
Cevie
Clark
Liverpeel
Tagus
Mason
Barbados
Port Spain
Royal Mati Si Co
Steamers at foreign ports wrap in January listings
East London to New York via Cape Town and Havre to Rotterdam. Li b au to Kherson and back through New York. Yokohama routes include Navarino Sindrani via Singapore and Hong Kong. Naples Altenia sails to Trieste and back to New York. Hamburg Rostock lines to New York with Cherbourg and Plymouth calls. Several Br and Ger liners report忙.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East London
Corfe Castle
New York
Cape Town
Liverpool
Lincolnshire
N York
Havre
Libau
Kherson
Rotterdam
Yokohama
Navarino
St Vincent
C V
Port Natal
Sentos
Spartan Prince
Babi
Rio de Janeiro
Naples
Altenia
Trieste
Southampton
Majestic
New Yor
Cherbourg
Queenstown
Aden
Jan S
Rotenfels
Hamburg
President Grant
Plymouth
Sindrani
Singapore
Hong Kong
Manila
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T—William Madie
Columbus
George L Metz
James Davidson
Charles Place
Harry Thaw
Christian Science
Pamelia J. Leonard
Board of Trade
East Side
96Th Street
P. S. Commission
Mark Strikers
Masseuse
Dr. Harlan
Mme. Calve
Rouss
Historical Society
Bill
Boy
Marine Intelligence
Cape Eace
la Lorraine
Transpacific
Thomas
Gibraltar
Ham
Listcom
Swansea
Bristol Exeter City
Panfie
el Paso
Cevic
Lipyt Seydhlitz
Moskva
Hudson
Wee Havre
cComus
New Orleans
Kansas City
Savannah
Valdiva
Turk’s Island
Montserrae
Cadiz
Tralian
Vincenzo Bonnanno
Becem
Pacifia el Alba
St. Paul
la Lorraine Havre
Downs
Barbadoes
Gunther
Haydl
Nan Ceeveceseres
Willem I
Janaeee
Atlanta
Weeteeee Coton
Porto Rico
Venezia
Seneca
Hersilia
Seville
Salis
Gascogne
Esparenza
Colon
Parama
Dunottar
Antilla
Santiago
Ward
City of Savannah
Ville
Clyde
Olé Dominion
Vigilancia
Nassau
Ward Bone
Port Simon
Mallory Esee
Hamilton
American
Lusitania
Patricia
Hamour
Zria
Curaca
Coamo
San Juan
Korona
Guiana
Saratoga
Havana
Jamaica
Sihirta
Madeirense
Para
Booth
RMS Atlantic
Minnehaha
London
Tex Furnessia
Glasgow
Prinzess Trene
Algeria
Sonville
Cirde
Oomanche
Jack Wee Neste
San Marcos
Mallory
Princess Anne
Dominion
Brazil
Shipping News
Port of New York
Sailel
Antilles
Bay Port
Wit
Boston
Bermudian
Bermuda
Finland
Antwerp
Nueces
Olaf Kyrre
Nor
Baltimore
Phebus
Ier
Pleshing
Statendam
Deutch
Boulogne
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