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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

9

Thaw Trial Hearst: Mrs Thaw Repeats Paris Suicide Pact Details

Mrs Evelyn Thaw testifies at the trial recounting her Paris and New York experiences with Stanford White, including a planned death by own action by laudanum in 1904. She describes Thaw's sobbing fits, a move to marry, and the note at Martin's before the shooting. The cross examination continues with extensive questions on White, Paris visits, and letters.

Evelyn Thaw Jerome Stanford White Marry Thaw Thaw Jaudanum Paris Littleton Justice Dowling Pittsburg East 22d Street Madison Square Garden Tower Abe” Hummel Europe Hummel Grand Hotel White the Waldorf Martin's Kelleher Martin’s Blackguard Harry Dearie Garden Tower Mr. Jerome Mr. Littleton New York Tower

New Haven Water Co Buys Milford Plant for 150000

By Telegraph to The Tribune New Haven Jan 20 The New Haven Water Company bought the Milford plant today valued at 150000 dollars.

The Tribune New Haven New Haven Water Company Milford

Title Registration Discussed By Real Estate Club Members

Henry Pegram and G W Thompson spoke to the Army Real Estate Club on title registration and the Torrens system. They reviewed global and US history, noted varied state laws, and suggested a gradual, non obligatory approach with possible indemnity funds and future questions limited to the topic. The event at Reisenweber’s featured a premeeting dinner for West Side Y M C A graduates.

Acmy Real Estate Club Henry Pegram G. W. Thompson Torrens Commission Pierre M. Clear Pegram England Ireland Australia Massachusetts California Minnesota Oregon Colorado Washington Philippines Hawaii Supreme Court of the United States Thompson Kings County Mr. Thompson E. A. Tredwell New York Board of Real Estate Brokers Army Club West Side Young Men's Christian Association Reisenweber’s 1Sth Street Eighth Avenue

Trainmen to Hold Wage Talks After Delayed Demands

The 75 Eastern lines withdrew proposed wage increases but will hold formal annual meetings of adjustment committees to discuss conditions. Erie Railroad conductors met with General Manager J C Stuart and said the talks were friendly and no demands were made. Officials indicated workers aim to preserve current wages unless conditions improve.

Erie Railroad Broadway Central J. C. Stuart The Erie

Lawyers' Association Formed in New York County

About sixty lawyers gathered at the Knickerbocker Hotel to form the Lawyers' Association of the County of New York with temporary officers led by John F. Dillon and Alton B. Parker. The group aims to unite the county bar, aid justice, advance legal science, maintain high professional standards, and establish a library, clubrooms, a misconduct department, law amendments, and a relief fund.

Lawyers’ Association of the County of New York Knickerbocker Hotel John F. Dillon Alton B. Parker Joseph F. Daly Charles Strauss Denis A. Spellissy Bar Association Committee of Organization Lawyers’ Association County of New York Court House

Gen Kipp Reviews 7th Regiment In Honor Parade

General William Halstead Kipp received a ceremonial review and a formal letter of tribute from the 7th Regiment marking fifty years of service. Colonel Appleton formed the unit into a square as the band played Comrades and invited guests included several generals and colonels.

William Halstead Kipp 7Th Regiment Kipp Appleton National Guard Wenman E. H. Frothingham C. G. Duryea F. M. Crossett W. G. Bates W. F. Morris Edward Duffy 68Th Regiment R. Halstead Thomas Dimond

Burglary Arrests in Mrs Law Home on West 88th Street

In connection with a burglary at Mrs. Mary Law's home at 177 West 88th street three men were arrested last night and jailed at Police Headquarters. One suspect, Louis Wallinger, was taken when the house was entered. Jewelry and silverware valued over $1,200 were stolen.

Mary Law No. 177 West 88Th Street Louis Wallinger

Obituary of John Ordronaux Lawyer Physician on Long Island

John Ordronaux a lawyer and physician died at his Glen Head home from apoplexy. Born in New York August 3 1830 he studied at Dartmouth Harvard and Columbia and wrote early works on military hygiene and medical jurisprudence. He served as New York State Commissioner in Lunacy and taught at Columbia and Dartmouth. He never married and left no known relatives.

John Ordronaux Glen Head Long Island Mr. Ordronaux New York John and Elizabeth Charetton) Ordronaux France New York City Ordronaux John Moulton William Cullen Bryant Roslyn Dartmouth College Law School Harvard University Taunton Mass National Medical College Brooklyn N. G N. Y Columbia College New York State Broad Street Trinity College New Y United and

Rear Admiral Frank Courtis Dies at 63 in Washington

Washington January 20 Rear Admiral Frank Courtis aged sixty three retired died here last night He was a native of Ohio and served as a shipman from California in naval service since 1882 In the Spanish American War he commanded the Essex He retired September 27 1901.

Washington Frank Couraged Ohio California

Charles T Glen Dies at 62 After Long Illness

Charles T Glen a longtime Essex County New Jersey lawyer died at his Elizabeth home after a long illness. He was sixty two, of Scotch descent, son of Rev William R Glen a Presbyterian minister. He studied at Burr and Burton Academy and read law with Cortlandt Parker and A Q Keasbey before starting his own practice. He belonged to the Lawyers Club Newark Board of Trade New Jersey Historical Society and Masonry. He served as master of Washington Lodge Elizabeth for two years. He leaves a wife and four daughters.

Charles T. Glen Essex County Bar of New Jersey Eizabeth Mr. Glen William R. Glen Burr and Burton Academy Manchester Glen Cortlandt Parker A. Q. Keasbey Lawyers’ Club Newark Board of Trade The New Jersey Historical Society Washington Lodge Elizabeth

William T. Noonan dies after long illness in Brooklyn

William T. Noonan former Deputy Commissioner of Charities in Preslyn died yesterday morning at St Catherine Hospital after a long illness from complications of diseases. He was 43, born in South Brooklyn, active in Democratic politics and longtime member of the Kings County Executive Committee. He lived at 98 Carroll Street and is survived by his wife.

William T. Noonan Charities Preslyn St. Catherine's Hospital Brooklyn Noonan Kings County Executive Committee No. 98 Carroll Street

Rev Father Hugh Ward dies after pneumonia

The Rev. Father Hugh Bernard Ward died Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital after a Saturday admission for pneumonia. Born October 30, 183 in Brooklyn, he studied at Assumption Parish School, St. Francis Xavier Academy and Grand Seminary in Montreal. Ordained 28 years ago, he served at St Patrick's Cathedral Newark SS Peter and Paul Brooklyn St Finbar Bath Beach St Marys Hospital and St Melady East New York. An uncle Neil A Ward survives him.

Hugh Bernard Ward St. Mary’s Hospital Father Ward Plymouth Street Brooklyn Assumption Parish St. Francis Xavier Academy Grand Seminary Montreal St. Patrick’s Cathedral Newark N. J

Rev Charles H Paisley Dies At Mount Allison

The Rev Dr Charles H Paisley dean of Mount Allison University and professor of New Testament exegesis and church history died suddenly today from heart disease at Sackville New Brunswick He was sixty five years old.

Sackville, N. B Charles H. Paisley Mount Allison University Methodist

Obituary notes Chronicle several New Jersey figures die

Obituary notes list several figures: John F Mills of South Orange died at home aged 33, active in the South Orange Field Club, master plumbers, Fire Department, Knights of Columbus, village trustees. spouse and three children survive. David C Donnelly of Phillipsburg died at 63, a Mason, wife and four children survive. Daniel Offley Tatum, 92, long in dry goods, born Woodbury NJ, business in Philadelphia and New York, two sons and three daughters survive. will be held tomorrow at 2 and burial at Greenwood. Mrs Dudley wife of Colonel Edgar S Dudley, judge advocate US Army, a West Point law historian, died suddenly. Mrs Nancy R Merritt, 83, died at son John A Merritt’s home in Lockport NY. formerly Third Assistant Postmaster General and Washington postmaster. body to Tecumseh, Michigan for burial.

John F Mills South Orange New York Mills David C. Donnelly Phillipsburg N. J Mr. Donnelly Daniel Offley Tatum Adelphistreet Brooklyn Woodbury Philadelphia Drysgecods i Tatum Leonard Street Church of the Meth Trookiva Greenwood Cemetery Dudley Edgar S. Dudley Military Academy West Point Nancy R. Merritt John A. Merritt Lockport N. Y Washington Tecumseh, Mich

Bodies of 3 murdered Italians found near Nernino home

Florence Colorado January 20 three of the four Italians who vanished in three months were found buried about 150 yards from the home of Antonio Nernino alias Antonio Bavari. Bavari led officers to the scene and threatened to hang if he did not reveal all. He claimed Joseph Minichello, the missing man, committed the killings.

Florence Col Antonio Nernino Antonio Bavari Joseph Minichello

Archbishop Announces Cathedral Dress Code for Pallium Investiture

In Boston on January 20, Archbishop OConnell issues instructions deeming Spanish mantillas or veils and black plain gowns appropriate for women in the cathedral. Men should wear black clothes and hats for the pallium investiture on February 6, with the expectation of wider diocesan adoption.

the Tribune Boston O'Connell

Sells Blames Probers Talks To Accountants

Elijah W. Sells, president of the American Association of Public Accountants, spoke at the Society of CPAs of New Jersey dinner in Newark. He argued that business leaders are more competent to run government than elected officials and accused calls for regulation of misjudging the issue. He contrasted corruption levels in private firms and public offices and warned against Interstate Commerce Act effects on railways and agriculture.

Elijah W. Sells American Association of Public Accountants Society of Certified Public Accountants New Jersey de Jianne’s Newark Sells Mr. Sells

Swift New Jersey Trial Convicts Negro for Murder

George Wilson, a self confessed slayer, was tried in Newark for the December 13 murder of Undertaker Frederick R Romer at the Park Hotel in Orange. He was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to die in the electric chair in Trenton the week of March 2.

New Jersey George Wilson Frederick R. Romer Park Hotel Orange Trenton Wilson Court of Oyer and Tereminer Newark Ten Eyck James Donaghy Philadelphia Detective Bureau Romer

Medical Association of Greater New York Elects Officers

At the annual meeting held in the New York Academy of Medicine last night, officers were elected: President Dr. Robert T. Morris, corresponding secretary Dr. T. C. Rayner, treasurer Dr. A. B. Galland, and Borough of Brooklyn chairman Dr. J. Scott Wood.

Medical Association of Greater New York New York Academy of Medicine Robert T. Morris T. C. Rayner A. B. Galland Borough of Brooklyn J. Scott Wood

New Pastor for Brooklyn Church Accepts Call

The Rev Dr Curtis Lee Laws, pastor of First Baptist Baltimore, has accepted a call to Greene Avenue Baptist Church Brooklyn after two weeks of consideration. He sent resignation letters to Baltimore parishioners and a committee urged him to reconsider. He will begin February 15.

Curtis Lee Laws First Baptist Church Baltimore Greene Avenue Brooklyn Laws

Norfolk Judge Asked to Appoint Receiver for Virginia Gas Firm

Federal Judge Waddill was asked to appoint a receiver for the Public Service Corporation of Virginia a Hampton gas company with capital of 100000 and bonded debt of 150000. The suit is by Mr Wildes of New York and Philadelphia representing bondholders and claiming stock valued at 50000.

Norfolk Waddill Public Service Corporation of Virginia Hampton Wildes New York Philadelphia

Agnes Manning Strikes Ledges Off Rye in Gale

Four masted schooner Agnes Manning of Philadelphia, en route from Portsmouth to Brunswick, ran aground near Wallis Sands life saving station amid strong southerly winds. Captain Sheppard and crew refused to abandon ship as the vessel listed heavily, with three tugs planned to attempt salvage at high tide if conditions allow. Owned by Amos Birdsall of Philadelphia, built 1892 at Camden Missouri, net tonnage 870.

Portsmouth N. H Agnes Manning Philadelphia Brunswick Rye Wallis Sands F. H. Sheppard New York Amos Birdsall Camden

English option on Stratton mines estate strikes $20 million deal

Cripple Creek Colorado January reports the Stratton estate, spanning several thousand acres of mining ground, is being surveyed by experts for an English syndicate with an option on the property for $20,000,900. Much of the land remains unopened.

The Tribune Cripple Creek Col Stratton Estate

Coney Island Cop Rescues Train From a Jersey Cow

Patrolman Matthew Bongard rushed to a Brighton Beach line derailment at Avenue U as two trains stalled toward Manhattan. A defiant Jersey cow blocked the tracks. Bongard used a West Show trick to twist the cow by the tail, freeing the line in eight minutes amid a gathered crowd and captain.

Brighton Beach Brooklyn Rapid Transit Avenue U Matthew Bongard Coney Island Gravesend Avenue Bongard Captain Dooley Manhattan

Pullman Company To Curtail Layoffs February First

The Pullman Car Company announced it will lay off 2,000 workers in its freight car department starting February 1 due to a shortage of orders. Four thousand workers will remain. President Robert T. Lincoln denied reports of accepting large stock payments for cars as exaggerated.

Tribune Chicago Pullman Car Company Robert T. Lincoln

Another Norwalk Bank Fails Follows Steel Plant Collapse

Norwalk Savings Bank assigned this afternoon to E C Eben and G T Thomas. Last report showed 2500 in deposits and 558000 in assets. This marks the second bank failure since the Norwalk Steel and Iron Company bankruptcy.

Tribune Norwalk Ohio Norwalk Savings Bank E ¢. Eben G. T. Thomas Norwalk Steel and Iron Company

Newsboy fakers arrested in city protest stunt

Eleven newsboys were arrested after shouting War is declared between the United States and Japan while selling a weekly paper. Victims called police, but the youths were released after a warning.

Chicago United States Japan

Norwegian Steamer Fitz Abandoned Off Brest Coast

The semaphore station at Brest reports the Norwegian steamer Fitz has been abandoned in a sinking condition off the coast. All crew members were saved.

Brest Jan Fitz

Yonkers Aldermen Denounce New York Central Cuts

Yonkers Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on the New York Central cutbacks to the Putnam Hudson River and Harlem divisions. Speakers denounced the elimination of night service and some day trains. District Attorney Otis was directed to file with the Public Service Commission to restore the schedule.

Board of Aldermen of Yonkers New York Central Putnam Hudson River Harlem Charles B. Otis Public Service Commission

Trial of Lieutenant Halted at Fort Wayne Court Martial

A War Department telegram halted the Fort Wayne court martial of Lieutenant Russell F. Hazzard US Infantry on charges of embezzlement and forgery. The department cited mental incompetence and ordered more time for the defense. Captain Glasgow said the family has retained civilian counsel and the case adjourned to 10 tomorrow.

Detroit War Department Washington Fort Wayne Russell F. Hazzard United States Infantry Hazzard Glasgow

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