Thaw Jurors Narrow to Six as Trial Moves On
The Thaw trial narrows to six jurors as yesterday’s full panel thins. William F. Doolittle, an auditor for the New York Central Railroad, is sworn as juror No. 7 amid ongoing voir dire.
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
24
The Thaw trial narrows to six jurors as yesterday’s full panel thins. William F. Doolittle, an auditor for the New York Central Railroad, is sworn as juror No. 7 amid ongoing voir dire.
Columbus Ohio January incident shows Neff at the Nell House served with a subpeny in a legal matter. Bond and &, unclear names appear in the record as readable fragments rather than a full narrative. The event centers on subpoena service to Neff.
Mr Neff arrived in Columbus to help with water works lines. The subpena was left at his home 7 a St Nicholas avenue New York City. He will ignore it.
Dr. Austin Flint and several other physicians who testified in the Thaw trial face dispute over payments. Examiners cut down transit time charges from 19.5 hours to 15–20 minutes between home and court, reducing costs and prompting protests. Other doctors’ bills were similarly adjusted as controllers review daily court time and consult hours.
Mrs. William Thaw, mother of H K Thaw, grows seriously ill in Pittsburg as the Thaw murder trial proceeds in New York. Rheumatism and threatened pneumonia worsen her health after eighteen months of strain from the Stanford White case and her daughter's divorce suit against her husband. Friends fear she may not attend further sessions and worry she may never leave her bed.
J P Morgan spoke at the annual United States Steel Corp dinner to presidents of subsidiary firms the finance committee and legal staff. Forty four guests attended with E H Gary as toastmaster. Morgan predicted an encouraging financial outlook likely to restore industry confidence. Other speakers included William E Corey H C Frick George W Perkins and Francis Lynde Stetson.
James N. Jarvie chairs the Westinghouse reorganization committee. Adrian H. Larkin announces agreement on a rehabilitating plan after long talks but withholds details. Plan aims to satisfy diverse interests and be finalized by counsel, with an announcement likely mid next week. Temporary receivership began October 2 due to severe financial stringency and maturing paper renewal failure.
A committee was formed today by holders of the first mortgage bonds of the Seaboard Air Line Railway and representatives of institutions interested in bond protection. C. Sidney Sheppard of New York was elected chairman. If bond deposits are needed, the Continental Trust Company of Baltimore will be named as depositary.
C M Hays vice-president and general manager of the Grand Trunk Railway denies the company backs a Grand Trunk loop for a Buffalo to Troy route. He asserts the focus is on completing the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad in Canada with extensive work underway.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directors declared the regular semi annual dividend of 2 percent on the preferred and 3 percent on the common stock payable March 2 to stockholders of record February 1. The company adopted a policy not to close the books.
The Census Bureau reports total cotton bales up to January 1, 18k at 9,905,427 round bales counted as half. This compares with 11,741,039 last year and 9,725,426 for 19%. Round bales totaled 179,291 for 1908, 255,556 for 147, and 263,581 for 1906. Active ginneries for 1308 number 27,276.
The Knickerbocker Trust reopening plan gains support as assents rise after a Saturday extension. Judge Chatfield allows Blandy Mooney Shipman to sign for clients, aiding the process. Twain sends a favorable letter stating his $51,199 deposit supports the plan and urges others to assent, promising return of funds within about two years.
The Central Federated Union executive committee forms a five member panel to shape plans pressing city authorities to release held up contracts and provide work. It criticizes Controller Metz for inactivity and schedules a Sunday meeting with Mayor and borough presidents to explain delays. A list shows Brooklyn bids totaling 656235.06 and awarded contracts of 740159.39 awaiting registration, totaling 1396395.45.
Victor Jonest a jewelry and imitation stones dealer with shops at 44 East 21st street and 33 Union Square filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court. Holmes M Dennis named receiver with liabilities of 49225 and assets of 4174. Major creditors include Mellon Berlinger Robbins Brothers and Fourteenth Street Bank. Paris creditors listed. assets include suburban lots, stock valued long ago, fixtures accounts and bank deposits. Receiver bond set at 315 Q.
At annual meetings William Giblin was elected president of Mercantile Safe Deposit Company succeeding the late Rhoades. The old eight trustees were re elected. William H. Erhart becomes president of Jefferson Bank replacing Trevor L Park deceased. Windsor Trust Company re elected its board. Central Trust, Bankers Trust and Astor Trust re elected their retiring boards. Lawyers Tit Hedge Insurance and Trust elected eight directors for three years headed by Rabbag Bright Clarke Fairchild Lockman Merrill Morgenthau Wallace. George L Rives elected a director for one year.
Mobile, Jan. 9 Major General Davis J S A will represent the United States at the Guatemala Northern Railroad opening on January 16. He sailed this afternoon for Puerto Barrios. The road is notable as perhaps the only Spanish American line built without a bond issue. Builders Sir William Van Horne and Minor Keith supplied all construction funds. Keith is a New Orleans capitalist.
Shenango Valley independent merchant furnacemen urge United States Steel to set iron ore prices for the year and cut current prices by 33 12 percent, claiming continued operation hinges on the concession.
Albany Jan 9 The Solvay Company an industrial concern of Syracuse filed with the Secretary of State a certificate increasing capital stock by 6 1 00 to 5 0 0 0 0 0.
Manchester January 9 conferences have been held to settle the cotton trade dispute. Mill owners threaten a lockout of about 15 000 workmen unless wage demands are eased. Some observers see hopeful signs, while the Employes Union secretary says the union will persist in pressing for better treatment.
Boston January 9 settlement in the income bondholders suit against Bay State Gas Company of Delaware was approved by Judge Putnam. Receiver George Wharton Pepper is ordered to pay 1070 on each bond, bondholders have 30 days to prove claims. Litigation spanning over ten years closes with the decree.
Clark's Cruise of 1890s offers 70 day around the world tours for 400 dollars with Madeira Cadiz Seville Algiers Malta and 19 days in Egypt and the Holy Land through Orient Line and Old Dominion Line from New York Pier 26 daily sailings. Cook's Holy Land Tours promoted with booklets.
A wide range of textile items priced for sale includes comfortables pillows full size chiffons damasks and fancy linens. Offers feature feather bed ticks pure odorless feather pillows long cloths cambrics nainsooks Swiss embroid eries and curtain fabrics with prices noting discounts and readiness for rapid sale.
Classified ad lists babies wear including nainsook slips yoke with embroidery and tucks, dresses in long and short styles with yokes, lace and tucks, plus wool flannel coats, cambric bands, plain and embroidered silk bonnets, and washable waists. Also notes women's corsets and petticoats with mail or telephone orders.
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