11 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1914
Page
1
Four gunmen were arrested for the unprovoked killing of Frederick Strauss. Detectives rounded up 100 gang members for examination at headquarters as city authorities push a crackdown on gang violence. A deputy remains held as Mitchel’s statement and sleuth activity provoke concern in gangland.
Fragmented report lists numerous street fights and killings attributed to rival gangs in 1912 1913 with victims wounded killed and allege d blame on gangs like Red Peppers Dutty Hill Sinocco Morelion and Joe figures. It notes mayoral pressure for a crackdown and suspension of Captain Sweeney after a murder amid a broader campaign to curb gang activity.
The will of Vermont timberman A Crombie, who died January 3 at Bretton Hall, leaves Mrs Mary Jane Murray, mother in law, an income of 1000 dollars for life. Bridget Minnigan and Margaret Coyle receive 500 dollars each as servants. Murray Crombie is trustee. upon death the fund joins the residue to be divided among William Murray Crombie, Arthur Choate Crombie, and Maude E. Crombie.
Friends of Harry K Thaw believed the Boston sanity commission favored granting bail. The panel filed its decision with Judge Edgar Aldrich in Concord New Hampshire. Witnesses testified Thaw would not be a menace if released.
Rome reports the Segnatural Tribunal rejected the Duchesse de Talleyrand’s appeal to annul her marriage to Count Boni de Castellano. The case will return to the Rota Tribunal for further trial as Cardinal Gaspari cites procedural issues and accepted prior nullification, with the duchess to present her arguments at the next hearing.
The Emerald Ball, Brooklyn's leading Catholic social event, scheduled for February 2 at Waldorf Astoria, is canceled after officers' meeting. Proceeds typically support the Roman Catholic Orphan Society, usually around $4,000. Knights of Columbus announce no tangoing or turkey rolling at their February 18 Charity Ball, with dances limited to waltzes and two steps. Church dignitaries led by Bishop Charles E. McDonnell oppose modern dances at Catholic events.
Page Four summaries of diverse local and world items. Arrests in a gang killing are reported alongside notes on a New Haven financial matter and a public remarks by Osborne. Reports cover cultural events, a teachers college pageant, and a looming bank probe as well as international notices and upcoming local happenings.
Commissioner Murphy of the Cement House Department announces a ladder squad will seize articles left on fire escapes. Nets will trap encumbrances and removed items offered at the corporation yard for charges. Aimed to curb hindrances threatening life, the plan marks a relent in attempts to persuade.
In Schenectady New York a stormy socialist meeting lasted to midnight. Ex mayor George I Lunn faced eight charges by radical faction leaders for appointing a nonpartisan Park Board. Conviction would have caused party dismissal under the Socialist constitution.
The New Haven Railroad agrees with the Department of Justice to reorganize and dispose of holdings in several lines without court action. Plans include Boston & Albany, Boston & Maine, valley systems, merchants and miners transport, and steamship concerns. Interstate Commerce Commission will decide on canal era steamship dispositions.
A woman, identified only as Mrs Jane Brown, was arrested in a New York department store for attempting to pass a raised $50 banknote toward an $8670 purchase. Held on $5000 bail, she refused to reveal details, and investigators believe she acted alone in altering notes used in several stores.
Mexican rebels under General Villa seize Ojinaga after Federal forces evacuate at 10 pm. General Mercado and Castro surrender to U S troops, while Huerta loyalists retreat across the border. The battle ends with Dominant rebel control of northern Mexico and a rout of federal units.
New Haven dispatch reports Professor William H. Taft once opposed tariff cuts now accepts the change. He has lost about eighty pounds since leaving the presidency, his waist shrinking from fifty four inches to a much slimmer figure. His tailor has ordered six inch reductions in trousers and similarly altered vests and cuts.
Bishop T M A Burke of the Albany diocese condemned the tango and other modern dances as unbecoming for Christians and promoting immorality. He urged Catholics not to participate in dances like the tango bunny hug turkey trot or grizzly bear, and said the issue would be discussed at the priests’ semi annual conference.
Hugh J. Reilly Jr and David Broderick of New York were indicted and ordered arrested on charges of grand larceny and forgery tied to a 1900s Cuban claims dispute. The case references a Department of State action forcing Cuba to pay over half a million dollars. Reilly claimed funds were used to entertain American officials.
The actor known for Lord Standish in Women shot himself in his New York apartment at 272 Hourth Avenue yesterday afternoon. He was fifty, recently back from a lengthy overseas trip, and had requested his landlady deliver a letter to Francis Wilson of the Actors Fund if anything happened. Hastings was a Lambs and Players club member. his body was found at 1 a.m. after he spoke of possible harm.
Earl Flynn, a dietetic expert, told ministers at First Methodist Church that eating three or four meals a day makes a man a drunkard. He urged ministers to avoid pie pork beef bouillon and fried potatoes and to eat onions raw vegetables and salads for better sermons.
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