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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
15
A Boyertown engine squad responding to a blaze ran into a tree, ejecting a firefighter who was killed instantly. The firehouse closures were ordered and will remain in effect until further notice as authorities investigate the deadly incident.
Reports say the Rhoades Opera House fire in Bogerstown highlights risks from moving picture theatres on the East Side. Officials announce investigations into noncompliant stores, many with single exits and frail partitions, threatening audiences and buildings as cheap venues proliferate.
The Court of Appeals ruled against Hilton in a suit he filed seeking 10,000 from J. S. Cram Cord Meyer and Charles F Murphy. Hilton claimed the chief clerk’s salary cut during Van Wyck’s era aimed to force his resignation. Crowell, assistant corporation counsel, led the defense for the Tammany trio.
Boston January 14 Mayor Hutchinson enforces the no license law and Brae Burn Country Club withdraws its application for the amateur golf championship. Directors say lack of drinks makes proper entertainment impossible for the touring golfers and the event is canceled.
Walter W. Gibbs of 128 Fourth Avenue files for annulment from Minnie T Gibbs after fifteen years of marriage. He claims Minnie never divorced her prior husband John F. Huffcutt, brother of former adviser Dean Huffcut, who died by suicide on a Hudson River boat. Both sides searched records across upstate counties and Connecticut and will exchange notes as they proceed.
James McGioin a 47 year old laborer of 554 West 16th Street died yesterday after leaping from a third story hospital window where he had been admitted January 11 with acute alcoholism and delirium tremens. Two attendants were in the room at the time and witnessed the act.
The document lists cash capital reserves including reserve for losses and re insurance, contingency surplus, and total liabilities with figures 9 116 297 and 958 666 and 30 584 523 Te 008 6 703 211. Dated New York January 14 1908.
Three Broadway Stores advertise ready made evening dress suits in unfinished worsted used by high end tailors for 125 value, offered at 70. Finished garments fit better after trying on, with cheaper options from 28. Dinner coats match these suits cost 16 to 28. Locations listed: 258 Warren Street, 842 13th Street, 1260 32nd Street.
Darwin P. Kingsley president of New York Life argues Armstrong insurance laws protect policyholders in part but also hinder reform. He faults Sections 87 3 97 and 96 for limiting surplus impairing insurance of impaired lives and restraining competition while noting securities shrinkage and forecasted losses for New York Life in the years ahead. The company reports 1931 policies maturing and cash benefits totaling 48 million with substantial payments to annuitants surrendering policyholders and policy loans.
In Oyster Bay an organized drive aims to curb liquor sales violating minor laws. Clergy members report saloons operating openly with warnings to liquor dealers, while church leaders Rev Alexander G Russell Rev Charles S Wightman and Rev Warren I Bowman join J H Randall and Samuel Valentine to press enforcement.
Captain Gallagher declined to close the whiskey exhibit by the Society for the Prevention of Crime at Broadway and Vesey streets after a talk with Frank Moss. Volunteers and curious passersby viewed flasks purchased in saloons on Sundays in December and January as a public nuisance complaint prompted sidewalk congestion.
In Coroner Harburger's court a Coroner's jury found Interborough Rapid Transit Company at fault for failing to provide adequate safeguards. George Wartenberg, an electrician residing at 629 Tinton Avenue The Bronx, died December 26 after contact with an unprotected third rail in the subway. He was the first victim in the tube from third-rail contact at the described point.
Supreme Court Justice Marean refused to annul the marriage of Col William A Stokes and Mrs Elizabeth Hitchings Stokes citing that Stokes lived with her for two years after learning she had a living husband. The suit raised questions of widow status and property deeds for the St Marks avenue home as legal contention continues.
After a board of survey appointed by the Bureau of Buildings removed the timber crib in front of the Parker Building, Fourth Avenue service on the Fourth and Madison surface line resumed. Subway trains could stop at the 18th Street station again. The sidewalk remained roped off and tenants could not return to nearby buildings. No body of Fallon was found. recovery for Fallon and OConnor continued. The board included Revelle, Brainard, and Waid. Waid declined to sign a further safety plan. The subway restored its lost business to the elevated lines.
Mae C Wood sues Senator Thomas C Platt for absolute divorce and seeks papers she says were taken from Howe Hummel office after a day of confinement without food A secret marriage at Fifth Avenue Hotel in 191 November is claimed with allegations of forged letters telegrams and blackmail affidavits from DeLancey Nicoll and Frank H Platt describe a settlement and cash transfer tied to the case
Francis Kelly, 13, of Long Island City, was shot by fellow 13 year old Richard Connors during a Wild West game after school Monday near Fourth Street. Connors, arraigned for felonious assault, allegedly demanded “Hands up” and fired after Kelly refused. Doctors predict possible loss of the left eye and Burns blemish the boy’s face.
District Attorney John B. Moran departed Boston on a two months southern sojourn due to health issues, chiefly throat trouble. He says the trip will be guided by no fixed plan.
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