Thaw jury selection proceeds in Jerome murder case
The trial panel for Harry Thaw advances as six jurors sworn and more seated provisionally. Jerome’s side pushes insanity pleas with three alienists testifying before the court. Details surface on juror backgrounds, challenges, and the evolving lineup as testimony may start by Wednesday. Thaw has begun studying Christian Science after a Brooklyn death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K
Stanford White
Littleton
Justice Dowling
Charles E. Gremme
Arthur P. NA
East 145Th
Churchill
George C. Rupprecht
West 149Th Street
John
Molineux
Nan Patterson
Josephine Terranova
Thaw
Talesman
Jerome
William Mabon
Carlos F. MacDonald
Austin Flint
Matteawan
Frank Garvan
Mr. Littleton
John H. Holbert
Longwood Avenue
Bronx
Philip J. Goodhart
Ambrose Shea
John Entwistle
Holmes Butler
White
David A. Amowsmith, Jr
Third Avenue
No. 176
West 136Th Street
Mr. Arrowsmith
Clarence E.anderson
Dan” O'Reilly
George W. Hubbell
West 127Th Street
Mr. Jerome
John Henneberry
Beery
Mr. Garvan
Evelyn Thaw
Charles E. Anderson
John R. Maginn
Thomas L. Cranston
Moses Greenbaum
John Entwhistle
George Rupprecht
John H. Hollbert
Agai
Pisg Internet
William Me‘A@ie
Columbus Avenue
George L. Metze
Gray House
James & Davison
Knickerbocker
Criminal Courts
Counsel Attacks Howard Gould in Mistrial Suit
A mistrial occurred in a suit by Malcolm N. Butler against Mrs. Katharine Clemmons Gould wife of Howard Gould over $2.98 for goods sold by Lichtenstein Millinery. The case featured dramatic accusations of marital estrangement and misappropriated debts with a letter from Gould’s counsel denying liability and detailing a $25 000 annual support, plus a check for $2 08333 for December 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm N. Butler
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Lichtenstein Millinery Company
Gould
Broker Whitney a Victim of Nervous Prostration Suicide
Charles Wadsworth Whitney of H N Whitney & Sons shot himself at his West 72nd Street home after a prolonged nervous illness. He had recently returned from a Plainfield sanatorium and left a brokerage life at 331 Madison Avenue. At 38, he was a Princeton graduate active in Colonial Wars and Revolutionary societies and clubs. Coroner called it death by own action. no Wall Street losses linked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wadsworth Whitney
H. N. Whitney & Sons
Broadstreet
Jth
West 72d Street
Frank Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Plainfield
N. J
Cooley
Whitney
Madison Avenue
Wall Street
Acritelli
Society of Colonial Wars
The
Sons of the Revolution
Racquet and Tennis Club
St. Nicholas Club
Princeton College
New York Board of Trade Urges Exempt Bonds for Transit Works
A meeting of the New York Board of Trade and Transportation passed a resolution to amend the city’s debt limits to exempt outstanding bonds for rapid transit docks and other self sustaining public works. The vote followed notes that such measures would aid transportation and raise property values in affected areas.
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
Eviction Wave Eases as Landlords Concede in Rent Strikes
Rent strikers greet softened threat as landlords settle many cases and fewer evictions proceed. Marshals handled orders slowly, with 22 more warrants served and several hundred left. some tenants moved or stayed, while others paid reduced sums. Prominent figures like Mrs. J. G. Phelps Stokes drew crowds for upcoming events and statements. A Lafayette Hall meeting is planned amid limited outdoor gathering news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East 11Th Street
Abraham Lowenthal
13Th District Court
Brownsville
Williamsburg Bridge
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Morris Hilquist
W. J. Ghent
Lafayette Hall
Consent to Subway Change Across Broadway Section
The Public Service Commission hears that subway reconstruction between 96th and 103rd streets and the elimination of the grade crossing at the east and west branches will proceed after counsel George S. Coleman reports that owners representing over half of the Broadway property consented. Total property value is 4.802 million dollars, with 2.451 million dollars of consents certified. This milestone avoids appellate court need, speeding work already budgeted at 850 thousand dollars with a June 27 contract. The project is expected to raise local service by about one third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
96Th
103D Streets
Public Service Commission
Georges. Coleman
Subway
Board of Estimate
Bodies pulled from Flanagan brewhouse collapse
Two workmen killed when Flanagan Nay & Co brewhouse on Tenth avenue and Twenty fifth street collapsed. Peter Hagen drowned after being pinned under a steel girder. Thomas Kiernan, foreman, found among debris. Kiernan died before rescue. autopsies to be conducted. contractor Charles Johnson released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanagan, Nay & Co
Tenth Avenue
25Th Street
Peter Hagen
Thomas O'Gorman
Thomas Kiernan
Kiernan
No. 960
Second Avenue
Charles O. Johnson
West &Th Street
Acritelli
Victory for P S Commission Rules Street Openings
The Public Service Commission won a ruling upholding its power to open street pavements without borough president permits. Magistrate Steinert discharged Chief Inspector de Wryall of the Rapid Transit Subway Construction Co. The Bronx Borough President Haffen had charged the act at 149th Street and Third Avenue. The commission will now issue permits without Borough President reference and meet Tuesdays and Fridays.
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 Alert to Rent Strike Leaders
An Newark advertisement warned local real estate owners that several hundred tenants involved in a rent strike may soon seek rooms. It states tenants who have not paid rent to deter possession by landlords and urges landlords to require full receipts from applicants’ previous landlords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Masseuse Prevails Again Against Dentist in Commission Suit
Joan Schoen, a masseuse, wins anew against Dr. Alison W. Harlan of 373 Fifth Avenue to recover one third of $90 paid by Mme. Calvé for professional services. A prior $312 verdict was set aside by the Appellate Term. judge adheres to that ruling though certain testimony was excluded. The jury awards $312.88 and an appeal is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Schoen
Alison W. Harlan
Fifth Avenue
Mme. Calvé
Harlan
12Th District
Supreme Court
5Th District Court
Joseph
Rouss Prisoner Bail Reduced in Bronx Case
In Tombs Police Court Magistrate Harris cut bail for Bernard Zolty from 16000 to 5000 at Abram Levy's request. The picture frame maker of 70 Elizabeth Street is linked to Rouss loss of over 100000 in ten years. Hearing set for January 15 after a 5000 bond was posted. Further arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Murphy
Bernard Zolty
No. 70Elizabeth Street
Charles Broadway Rouss
Harris
Tombs
Abraham Levy
Zolty
Howes Sues Over Thirteen Port Chester Trees
F W Howes seeks 75000 in damages from New Haven Railroad employee for cutting down thirteen trees on his Port Chester estate. The suit, moved from state to federal court, targets the foreign corporation. Howes bought the Quintard mansion for 800000. he says tree removal spoiled the view and blocked the Port Chester Belt Nut Works and railroad tracks.
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 Toes Five Thousand Gift Withdrawn
Henry Dexter cancels a five thousand dollar gift meant to aid the New York Historical Society’s move to its new Central Park West and 76th street building. He says the society delayed and asked for twelve thousand instead of five thousand, and he withdraws the offer after hearing of a move date to the new quarters. He resides at 42 West 56th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Historical Society
Central Park West
76Th Street
Henry Dexter
Society
Dexter
West
S6th Street
Justice Marean summons Canon Chase in Brooklyn contempt case
Supreme Court in Brooklyn issues an order summoning Canon William Sheafe Chase rector of Christ Episcopal Church to appear Friday and show cause why he should not be held in contempt. The order cites Chase for statements in December condemning Marean’s injunction against police interference with Sunday shows. Canon Chase defends his position, saying he will explain 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
Kings County
Brill
Moving Picture Places
Sunday Observance Society
Bell
Marean
Mayor Opens New University Heights Bridge in City procession
Mayor McClellan with Bridge Commissioner James W. Stevenson and Fire Chief Croker opened the University Heights Bridge linking Manhattan and The Bronx. NYU students joined the ceremony as gates were opened at 4 PM and the mayor walked the bridge before returning downtown.
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
McClelan
Fire Department
Broadway
Doctor Wins $950 in Thumb Operation Case
A jury before Justice Sutherland awarded Dr. Gerardus H. Wynkoop $950 against lawyer John C. Tomlinson for medical fees after Wynkoop treated Tomlinson's son Daniel G. Tomlinson, who was injured playing hockey when struck on the right thumb. The defense claimed improper drainage caused necrosis and amputation was needed. experts supported the doctor's care. The jury deliberated about an hour.
Lantry Reviews Hose Report At Fire Headquarters
Commissioner Lantry examined the Board of Fire Underwriters report with Chief Croker and department members but offered no comment on the hose condition. He has not decided on action yet, though he pledges to secure proper equipment and more hose despite funding limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantry
Board of Fire Underwriters
Croker
Macnaughton Bankruptcy Case In Newark Court
Allan Macnaughton husband of Myra Kelly was examined in bankruptcy before referee Edwin G Adams in Newark. George A Pierce represented the trustee. Macnaughton turned over a gold watch a pair of cuff buttons and a pearl scarfpin, all later returned after examination. He stated he lived at 4142 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia since December 21 and that his wife loaned horses and tools on the Essex Wells farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Macnaughton
Myra Kelly
Newark
Edwin G. Adams
George A. Pierce
Macnaughton
Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia
Knickerbocker Trust Company of
New York
Essex Wells
Boy Confesses Incendiarism In Worcester Hotel Fire
Fifteen year old Charles Goodland confessed to State Inspector Robert Molt that he started the Beacon Light Hotel fire in Washington Square yesterday. The blaze nearly destroyed the building and caused the death of Dennis Driscoll while about a hundred lodgers escaped. Authorities say the motive was for fun and say his sanity will be tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Chariles Goodland
Beacon Light Hotel
Washington Square
Robert Molt
Dennis Driscoll
Marine Intelligence Mini Almanac Data Card
The note lists sunrise and sunset times, moon set, moon age and high water readings for Sandy Hook and Gov. Island with specific times at 12:20 and 12:41 for high water and 2:23 and 2:36 for Hell Gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Water
Sandy Hook
Gov. Island
Hell Gate
Destinations and steamers listed for Pacific routes
A dated timetable outlines ships and routes to New York Hawaii Japan Corea and China via San Francisco Seattle Vancouver and Victoria. It includes ships Nippan Maru Empress of China Miowera Mariposa and US Transport with departure times around 6:00 pm or 6:60 pm in January and January 16 28 29 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hawaii
Japan
Corea
China
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Seattle
Lavette
Alameda
New Zealand
Australia
Wests
Samoan Islands
New Caledonia
Frederic
Vancouver
Victoria
Pine Islands
Asia
Oane
Ippine Isuim
Jaru
Chita
Philip
Fiji Islands
Miowera
Mnaas Ateen Sve
Tahiti
Marquesas Islands
San San Francisco
Mariposa
Eee Sdans
Guam
US Transport
Shipping News Arrivals From December to January
The ship list shows arrivals and sailings for numerous steamers including Steamer Blicher Ger to Hamburg America Line with 237 cabin and 598 steerage passengers, mail, and noise. Ig Mgwhray to Panama Railroad Co with 30 passengers. Sannio Itan to Hartfield Solari Co with 153 steerage passengers. Sigismund Ger to Hamburg America Line with 40 passengers and mail. Oceanic Br to White Star Line with 163 cabin and 43 steerage. Colorado Mallory Line with passengers and mail. Pawnee Clyde & Co with mail. San Marcos Mallory & Co with passengers. Jamestown Old Dominion Co with passengers. Seydlitz Gers Devers to Oelrichs & Co with 34 cabin and 177 steerage. Cevie Br White Star Line with mail. Tagus Rr Royal Mail SS with passengers and mail. Steamer Antilles, Bermudian, and others sail for New Orleans, Antwerp, Galveston, and Rotterdam among listed routes. Cruises and quarantine entries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salis
la Gascogne
Havre
French
Havana
Ward
Symrs
Paraguay
Panama
Dunottar Castle
Coten
Celtic
Liverpool
White Star
Antilla
Santiago
City of Savannah
Savannah
Jacksonville
Clyde
Jamestown
Norfolk
Old Dominion
Vigilancia
Nassau
Esparza
Port Simon Swiresena
Colorado
Brunswick Mallory
Bec
Korona
Guiana
Saratoga
Sigismund
Jamaica
Hamb-Amer
Sihiria
Colon
Hamh
London
Atlantic Trans
Tex Furnessia
Glasgow
Naples
Algeria
San Marcos
Galveston
Mallory
Kansas City
Eg Ig Mgwhray
Cristobal
Panama R Co
Moise
Oe Bar
Sannio
Ital
di Benedicto
Genoa
Hartfield, Solari & Co
Scabin
Bar
Mt Sigismund
Ger
Devantier
Port Limon
Boca del Toro
Colom
Kingston
Oceanic
Haddock
Southampton
Cherbourg
Queenstown
White Star Line
ISO
Smith
Mobile
Brunswick
Mallory Line
Sandy Hook
Pawnee
Swain
Philadelphia
Clyde S& Co
Davidson
Key West
Mallory Ss Co
Highlands
Catherine
Newport News
Tagus
Mason
Barbados
Port Spain
Royal Mail Ss
Antilles
New Orleans
Bay Port
Boston
Bermudian
Bermuda
Finland
Antwerp
Nueces
Olaf Kyrre
Nort Balthmore
Pheebug
Statendam
Rotterdam
Boulogne
Steamers at foreign ports listed with sailings and routes
A mixed list of ships and their New York sailings from various ports around the world. Entries include Corfe Castle, Lincolnshire, Spart an Prince, Majestic, President Grant, Indrani, Santa Marta, Sofia Hohenberg, and Kronprinsessia Cecilie among others with destinations such as Trieste Singapore Hong Kong Lisbon and Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East London
Corfe Castle
New York
Cape Town
Liverpool
Lincolnshire
Harra Libau
Kherson
Rotterdam
Yokohama
Navarino
St Vinecent
C V
Port Natal
Santos
Spartan Prince
Bahis
Rio de Janeiro
Naples
Alton
Hamburg
Santa Marta
Ger
Trieste
Sofia Hohenberg
Newport
Gibraltar
Southampton
Sagres
Satsuma
Singapore
Hong Kong
Cibraltar
Atice
Napise
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Subpenas
T—William Or Adie
Ee L. Metz
Érugs
West 136Th
o_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
la Lorraine
Cape Race
Parima Jn
Thomas
President Lincoln
Hambam
Exeter City
Swansea
Bristol el Paso
So Pacific Cevic
Bremen
Lloyd Seydlitz Moskva
Hudson
Comus
So Pacific Kansas
Valdiva
Dekaiaal
Inagua
Seminole A
Turk’s Island
Clyde Montserrae Ee Cosecess
Cadiz
Vincenzo Bonnanno
el Alba Aeeee Enweese
Pacific
St. Paul
Mallory Ger
Atlanta
Savanna
Seneca
Porto Rico
Verpr
Venezia
Co -Gibraltar
Hersilia
Seville
Brazil
Transpacific
Shipping News
Port of New York
Blicher
Beessing
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