Mystery of Hazel Drew Killing Remains Unsolved
Troy report on Hazel Drew case details continued mystery after a week of inquiry. No arrests likely soon, inquest postponed to next week with Averill Park and Troy sessions planned. District Attorney O'Brien seeks further witnesses and deeper investigation. Mina Jones linked to a Providence visit adds to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Hazel Drew
Taborton
Hazel
Murer
O’brien
Miss Drew
New York
Carrie Weaver
Miss Weaver
Young Women’s Christian Association
Metropolis
O'Brien
Averill Park
Mina Jones
Providence
Unwritten Law Drives Missouri Murder Trial
In Huntsville Missouri on July 17 Miss Beulah Carter testified at her brother Irving Carter’s murder trial that she loved Thomas Bagby Jr and that he betrayed her leading to the shooting. The courtroom was crowded with women asked to leave during part of the testimony as Irving Carter faces a defense of unwritten law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Beulah Carter
Thomas Bagby, Jr
Irving
Tom
Bagby
Irving Carter
Young Bagby
Miss Carter
Immigrants from Canada rise to U S shores says official
General T S Sharretts of the United States General Appraisers notes a steady increase in immigration from Eastern Canada to the United States. He cites Ontario and the Lake Superior region as sources, with many newcomers arriving as well to Northern and Western New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Sharretts
Board of
United States General Appraisers
United States
Canada
Lake Superior
Quebec
Ontario
General Sharretts
New York
Gray
Northwest
Kings County Courthouse Restoration Request
Supreme Court justices in Kings County urged Controller Metz to curtail plans to restore and add to the Kings County Courthouse damaged by fire. They deem the extra $100,000 beyond $500,000 appropriation unwise and propose immediate repairs to restore chambers to their former condition, likely under $5, with a potential one story addition to part of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings County
Kings County Court House
Supreme Court
Metz
Two youths killed by lightning near Vandalia farm
In Dayton Ohio on July 17 Clyde Zar twenty and Walter Cowlitz fourteen were killed when lightning struck an elm near a barn on a Vandalia area farm. Zar lay in hay inside the barn while Cowlitz leaned outside. lightning passed through Zar and down the hay to strike Cowlitz, killing both. A companion boy was uninjured and the farm horses on the wet floor also died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Clyde Zar
Walter Cowlitz
Vandalia
Zar
Cowlitz
Cowitz
Ridder Urges Free Intercourse and Reciprocity Across Canada U S
Chicago dispatch reports Herman Ridder of New York calls for removing tariff barriers and making Canada United States trade free within the union. He argues reciprocity should be agreed if immediate free intercourse fails and envisions Canada joining a broader American republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Record- Herald
Victoria
B. C
Canada
United States
Herman Ridder
New York
Canade
Seven Men Break Jail in Toronto Escape Evening
Seven prisoners escaped from the Toronto jail by picking a cell door lock and breaking through a wall near the scaffold. The group includes J. C. Clark and William Jones awaiting extradition to Newcastle Pennsylvania, Robert Snow recaptured after last week’s Industrial School escape, Alexander Rose awaiting assault sentence, Harry Churchill a St. Paul theft suspect, and Edward Tell and John Copeland listed as alleged sneak thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
J. C. Clark
William Jones
New Castle
Penn
Robert Snow
Alexander Rose
Harry Churchill
St. Paul
Edward Tell
John Copeland
Lauterbach on Immigration Bills in Philadelphia event
Corinne B Arnold of Philadelphia spoke at the Jewish Chautauqua Society on Religious School Management. Edward Lauterbach of New York, president of the Liberal Immigration League, attacked bills taxing immigrants and requiring education for entry, urging voters also face education qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Corinne B. Arnold
Philadelphia
Jewish Chautauqua Society
Marvin Nathen
Barnett A. Elias
Charleston
D. C
Edward Lauterbach
New York
Liberal Immigration League
Lauterbach
Insanity Plea Considered in Murder Case
Archibald Herron may plead insanity at arraignment for killing Rev. Samuel Prickitt in New Brunswick New Jersey. He acted rationally on arrest but today showed signs of emotional strain expecting his wife to visit before any legal move, casting doubt on immediate trial prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Milon de Peillon
Galveston
Mallory Line
Nueces
Pier 15
East River
Fabre Line
Venezia
Brooklyn
Jeanne de Peillon
Paris
New Brunswick
N. J
Archibald Herron
Samuel
B. D. Prickitt
Charles Rogers
Mosquito Chaser Saves Man From Bulldog Attack
Samuel Guernsey of Richfield New Jersey used a bottle of mosquito exterminator to free himself when a bulldog seized his wrist. He struck a bone the dog was eating, the animal lunged, the bottle was poured into its throat, the dog released him and ran off in agony. Guernsey’s wrist suffered only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfield
N. J
Samuel Guernsey
Guernsey
Printer shoots landlady sister in Jersey City double wound
J Martin Tilton, 32, a printer, shot Harriet Brennan 25 at 23 Pearsall avenue Jersey City and then wounded himself in the head. Both were in critical condition last night after the jealous attack at Mrs Brennan's sister's boarding house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martin Tilton
Harriet B. Brennan
Newark Counselor's Wife Attacked in Home Invasion
Mrs James Nugent wife of Newark city counselor was alone at 47 Hil Street when a burly intruder forced entry. He attempted to polish furniture and piano then demanded money escaping after she handed a coin. Police searched city hours later but found nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nugent
Newark
Hil Street
Causes of death by own action tabulated
Chicago July 17. Five Salvation Army officers including Brigadier Alexanders McMillan will leave Chicago this week to command in various parts of the United States. In the year since the anti-death by own action bureau began, four hundred people sought advice at headquarters. A table of causes shows lack of employment leading, followed by drink, gambling, financial difficulties, family troubles, and other causes. Twenty seven attributed their desire for death to loneliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Salvation Army
Alexanders McMillan
United States
McMillan
School Board Indicted Over City Bond Scheme
The Hudson County Grand Jury indicted nine West New York Board of Education members on eleven counts of conspiracy to defraud the town of 105 009 dollars. Two more indictments target board president John Leserman and clerk Henry Muehriein for malfeasance. They allegedly placed 106 000 dollar town bonds with Harry E Hayes of Cleveland without compensation. Other trustees named are Otto Griesbeck Michael Healey Michael O Shea Charles Von Schalscha Rubin Brewer William Gauley and James Mulhane. They are expected to be arraigned early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson County Grand Jury
West New York Board of Education
John Leserman
Henry Muehriein
Harry E. Hayes
Cleveland
Hayes
Otto Griesbeck
Michael Healey
Michael O'Shea
Charles von Schalscha
Rubin Brewer
William Gauley
James Mulhane
Arrest Alleged Express Swindler in Philadelphia
Charles Wolfsohn was arrested on charges of conspiring to defraud Adams Express Company of $10,000 at Indianapolis by sending a package misrepresented as valuable and arranged to burn in transit. Edward McDonald is jailed in Louisville, with papers tied to Wolfsohn found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Wolfsohn
Adams Express Company
Indianapolis
Edward McDonald
Louisville
Express Company
Wolfsohn
Green Pacer Sets World Record In 2:25 Pace
Terre Haute Indiana July 17 Minor Heir a green pacer driven by Dean set a new world record by clocking 2:01 and 2:01 for the first two heats of the 2:25 pace the fastest pair of heats ever paced. The Eel won the third heat 2:06 and forced Minor Heir to finish the race and set another mark as the fastest five heats. The Eel won the fourth 2:08 and Minor Heir took the fifth 2:07. Minor Heir son of Heir at Law was entered in the $3000 stake for 2.25 pacers by P C Isaacs of Stoyerstown Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Minor Heir
Dean
Eel
P. C. Isaacs
Stoyerstown
Penn
Jersey Dentists Elect Officers in State Society
Asbury Park July 17 Special New Jersey State Dental Society elected officers F G Gregory of Newark president C H Dilks of Trenton vice president Charles A Meeker of Newark secretary Henry A Hull of New Brunswick treasurer re elected Meeker and Hull. New executive committee Henry Fowler Harrison Harvey Iredell New Brunswick Wallace F Naylor Somerville W W Hawke Flemington Dr Alphonse Irwin recommended to Governor Fort for State Board of Dental Examiners. Legislative committee J E Duffield Camden F L Hindle New Brunswick C H Dilts Trenton J S Vinson Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
New Jersey
State Dental Society
F. G. Gregory
Newark
C. H. Dilks
Trenton
Charles A. Meeker
Henry A. Hull
New Brunswick
Meeker
Hull
Henry Fowler
Harrison
Harvey Iredell
Wallace F. Naylor
Somerville
W. W. Hawke
Flemington
Alphonse Irwin
Robbery at Hudson Terminal Post Office Stolen Letters
A bundle of letters bound for a Philadelphia mail bag fell from a window at the new Hudson Terminal branch post office just before midnight. A man named Frank Webster of 2257 Second Avenue grabbed the letters and was arrested at the Church Street station. The letters were passed to an accomplice who escaped. police and post office inspectors will investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New Hudson Terminal
Frank Webster
No. 2257
Second Avenue
Church Street
Blazing Oil Well Brings Towns to Watch
Tampico Mexico July 17 the great oil well near Lake Tamiahue in the Ceronia region continues to burn as rains fall. The well owned by J C Linneman Lima O Dell and Pennsylvania parties is a third test in Ceronia. Standard Oil estimates 77000 to 93000 barrels daily with oil valued at five and a half cents a barrel in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
Mexico
Lake Tamiahue
Ceronia
Lima
Ohio
J. C. Linneman
Daniel O'Dell
New York
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Standard Oil
Episcopal Canon 19 dispute unsettles church members
The Episcopal Church debate over Canon 19 draws protest from clergy and laity in Pennsylvania as Bishop Whitaker rejects broad usage of the amendment. Letters from 30 clergy and 1300 communicants urge restraint, while Whitaker condemns the unrest and cites no reason to grant the request. Separately, note recalls the life of Mr. Webb born in Hudson New York in 186 with a career in journalism and a shift to Mahometanism serving as U S consular official and representative of Islam in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
O. W. Whitaker
Pennsylvania
Webb
Hudson
N. Y
St. Joseph Daily Gazette
St. Louis Morning Journal
Missouri Republican
Cleveland
United States
Manila
Chicago
Eminent Episcopal Bishop Defends Canon 19 Amendment
In a moving letter published by The Churchman Bishop Whitaker of Pennsylvania rebukes those opposing the Canon 19 amendment. He argues fears are overstated, cites few abuses of permissive speaking, and refuses to deny a rector or missionary the right to invite a suitable Christian speaker under the canon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitaker
Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania
Grafton
Fond du Lac
McGarvey
Tribune
Webb to Speak at Unity Church Montclair Service
Alexander Russell Webb of Rutherford New Jersey will headline the service in the Parliament of Religions at Unity Church Montclair New Jersey tomorrow at 11 a m. His topic is The Message of Mahometanism to the World of To- will be delivered as the keynote address in the religious gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Russell Webb
Rutherford, N. J
Unity Church
Montclair
N. J
Cornerstone Robbed 24 Years Ago in Jersey City
Workmen removing the old St. John s German Evangelical Lutheran Church on Fairview avenue Jersey City uncovered the theft of contents from a copper box placed in the cornerstone at the 1884 laying ceremony. The box reportedly contained coins, historical documents and papers and was sealed the day after being laid. The discovery was made yesterday by the workers who notified Pastor Gottlieb Andreae who holds the original memorandum of the boxed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Fairview Avenue
Jersey City
Gottlieb Andreae
Mine Owners Spurn Olive Branch
T A Colburn a Mine Owners Association leader rejected Western Federation of Miners overtures from the federation meeting in Denver July 17. He said operators will fight the union at every opportunity and that they want nothing to do with it, asserting the federation has been defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
T. A. Colburn
Mine Owners’ Association
Colburn
Federation
Eastern League results and standings update
Yesterday's results saw Baltimore beat Jersey City 3 1 and Providence defeat Newark 4 2. Montreal and Buffalo games were rained out while Toronto and Rochester also faced rain. Standings show Providence leading with 40 wins, 31 losses for a .563 pace. Baltimore and Toronto tied at 42 33 each for .560. Montreal 37 38 .493. Rochester 37 28 .471. Newark 28 47 .378. New England League scores include Fall River 2 Lynn 1, Lynn 3 Fall River 3 to darkness, Lawrence 4 Worcester 3 in twelve innings, Brockton 7 Lowell 6 in ten, Haverhill 3 New Bedford 2 in thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Providence
Baltimore
Jersey City
Montreal
Buffalo
Toronto
Rochester
L. P.c
Ww Lpc
New England
Fall River
Lynn
Lawrence
Worcester
Brockton
Lowell
Haverhill
New Bedford
Children Whooping Cough Party In Dunellen
In Dunellen on July 17 Edmund Terry eleven year old son of board of education member William E. Terry hosted a party for eight friends all already stricken with whooping cough. The event followed a borough wide cough outbreak and proved a lively gathering despite illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunellen
Edmund Terry
William E. Terry
Board of Education
Terry
Wagner Day in Pittsburg Ends With Boston Shutout Crowd
It was Wagner Day in Pittsburg yesterday as Boston prevented the Pirates from scoring in a celebration. The popular shortstop was presented with a watch and chain funded by subscriptions totaling 3700, plus a charm from Carnegie Lodge, BPOE. Detroit piled up twenty-five hits and twenty-one runs against the Athletics in Philadelphia, the highest score in the majors for days. Four National League shut-outs were noted with New York, Brooklyn, Pittsburg, and St Louis all blanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Boston
Pirates
Carnegie Lodge
Detroit
Athletics
Philadelphia
Tigers
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Salvadoran General’s Son Barred At San Francisco Landing
Humbert Rivas, twelve, son of Salvadoran army General Rivas, was prevented from landing in San Francisco due to trachoma amid regional unrest. He arrived aboard the Pacific Mail steamer Peru and will be sent back on its return voyage to Salvador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Humbert Rivas
General Rivas
Rivas
United States
Pacific Mail
Peru
Salvador
Farman Aeroplane Visit Draws Military Interest
Washington reports army and navy officers show keen interest as Henri Farman plans to fly in the United States. If the schedule fits Fort Myer tests, officers may attend. Brigadier General Allen may hold Lt. Foulois to observe Farman flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Henri Farman
Fort Myer
Farman
Allen
Foulois
First base of new cotton in at Albany Georgia
Albany July 17 1908 Dougherty County’s well known Negro farmer Deal Jackson brought in the first base of 1908 cotton today beating last year’s record by two days. He has been the “first base” farmer of Georgia for twelve or fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Deal
Dougherty County
Deal Jackson
Georgia
Newark banker Lingafeller gravely ill in prison hospital
J A Lingafeller of Newark Ohio, serving a term for wrecking the Newark Savings Bank, lies in critical condition at the prison hospital in Columbus. He suffers stomach paralysis, has not eaten for six days, drunk only one glass of water in three days, and is seeking a parole from the pardon board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
J. A. Lingafeller
Newark
Newark Savings Bank
Pardon Board
Gentlemen of Philadelphia Rainout in Folkstone Cricket Match
The Gentlemen of Philadelphia arrived in Folkstone after a heavy defeat by Hampshire County and planned to face local captain A C Edwards. Rain prevented play after a brief nets session, making the match unusable before luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable
the Tribune
Folkstone
England
Hampshire County
Gentlemen of
Philadelphia
A. C. Edwards
Gotch Announces Retirement After Galveston Exhibition
World wrestling champion Frank Gotch declared in Houston on July 17 that he would retire from the mat following Friday nights exhibition in Galveston with Jierman Bernau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Frank Gotch
Galveston
Jierman Bernau
Social Service Commission outlines Baptist church role in society
The Northern Baptist convention created a social service commission at its Oklahoma City session. Nine members map a year of study and public statements to Baptist state conventions. Topics include The Kingdom of God Among Men, Christianity and social life, and Practical Charity, urging church leadership to bring Christian ideals into social, political, and industrial life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Baptist Convention
Oklahoma City
Social Service Commission
Kingdom of God
Laymen's Missionary Movement expands for third season
The Laymen's Missionary Movement enlarges its official staff with three new secretaries. It raises no funds or sends out missionaries, instead mobilizing laymen to boost foreign mission support within their denominations. Plans include Canada wide campaigns Halifax to Vancouver a Boston campaign in November and the creation of state missionary institutes in Western and Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Campbell White
Canada
Halifax
Vancouver
Boston
Evian gelistic committee begins shop meetings at McCall Pattern
The evan gelistic committee of the city started meetings Wednesday at the McCall Pattern Company factory on 37th Street west of Seventh Avenue. A 600 seat room is provided for weekly noon gatherings, with a tent for Italians to open tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelistic Committee of
McCall Pattern Company
37Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Community Tent Series Announces Weekly Talks in The Bronx
In The Bronx, events at mth street and avenue begin next Tuesday evening with illustrated talks shown by stereoticon views. Framing the evenings, a Swedish tent at 1324 street and East River hosts talks every Friday, while a German tent at 158th street and Elton avenue holds Monday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fing
Bronx
Mth Street
Avenue
Canal and
West
1324
East River
158Th Street
Elton Avenue
Northfield Meetings Set for 26th Conference Session
East Northfield Mass announces the Northfield Conference for Christian Workers from July 31 to August. The lineup includes J Stuart Holden London W Watkinson London John A Hutton Glasgow Hush Black RLa Torrey H G Underwood Corea. Music by M Alexander Stebbins. Post conference talks run Aug 16 to Sept 2 by J Stuart Hollen and Campbell Morgan. Daily Bible class led by A T Pierson with other teachers. Further lectures planned Sept 3 to Nov 1 at Northfield schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Christian Workers
Dwight L. Moody
East Northfield
Mass
Lst
J. Stuart Holden
London
W. Watkinson
John A. Hutton
Glasgow
Hush Black
Rla, Torrey
H. G. Underwood
Corea
Charles M. Alexander
George C. Stebbins
J. Stuart Hollen
A Campbell Morgan
A. T. Piersson
Brooklyn
Evangelist Torrey Preaches Hindrances to Prayer at Fifth Avenue
A weekly roundup notes Rev Dr R A Torrey of Moody Bible Institute to speak at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and afternoon about Hindrances to Prayer and The Radiant Life. Other sermons and campaigns by Drs Davis Broughton Black McLeod and Dunham are listed with locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Torrey
Moody Bible Inestitute
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
John A. Davis
Evangel
57Th Street
Broadway
Convention On Foreign Missions
Davis
Len G. Broughton
Atlanta
Hugh Black
Unio Theological Seminary
West End Presbyterian Church
Amsterdam
105Th Street
Don O. Shelton
National Bible Institute
Hope Baptist Church
Richard Hartley
Sall
England
Fifth Avenue
65Th Street
D. D
Moody Bible Institute
Brick Church to Host Sermon by Noted Ministers
Fifth Avenue church announces services with Rev. William R. Richards, D D, preaching at 11. Rev. Robert Davis of Pasadena, California, and Rev. Malcolm J. McLeod, D D, will also participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
William R. Richass
Robert Davis
Pasadena
Cali
Malcolm J. M'Leod
D.fornia
Broadway
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Waterville
Jones
Mr. Jones
Missouri
Ridder For
Chautauqua Assembly
Herron
Man
Printer
Jersey
Philadelphian
F. C. Gregory
Woolsey
Dr. Irwin
Examiner
Northfield Conference
F. Gutekunat
C. W. Whitaker
A. R. Webb
Cornerstone
Jersey City Lutheran Church
Olive Branch
Bar Son
General Conference of Christian Workers
Marble Collegiate Church
Fifthg Avenue
2Th Street
Malcolm McLeod
Cal
Fifth Presbyterian Church
McLeod
Scotland
Princeton
Middle West
Presbyterian Church At
Church of the Holy Communion
St Avenue
C. M. Dunham
Percy Stickney Grant
Church of the Ascension
10Th Street
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Central Part West
Sth Street
Harold Scambe
Charles P. MacGregor
Calvary Baptist Church
West 57Th Street
Sixth Avenue
K. C. Mace Arthur
Madison Square
Union Square
G. W. MeePherson
Donald T. Bass
Calvary Baptist
W. Sith
C. P. Macgregor
Mystery of Life
K. MacArthur
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
29Th St
7Th Ave
Charles L. Goodete
W. H. Aughn
S .m
M. H. Pishbuirn
Central Presbyterian Church
West Sith St
Wilton Merle Smith
Fitch Ave
10Th St
Grant
Christian Science Services
FI H
Church OF Christ, Scientist
W. 45Th St
Madison Ave. Baptist
Edward Loux
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Cor
Madison Ave
Henry Sloane Coffin
Dastar
John E. Steen
Memorial Baptist
Washington Square
Edward Judson
Daniel Holare
Sousa
Judson
Metropolitan Temple
J. M. Wheaton
D. Ss
God's Labor Union
North Presbyterian
Bet
John R. MacKay
Charles D
Old First Presbyterian Church
Sth
Ave
Howard Duffield
James A. M'Cague
Religious Society OF Friends
IL Am
East Eh St. Rutherford Place
Manhattan
Schermerboro
Boerum Place
St. Bartholomew's Church
44Th St
Joseph G. H. Barry
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
West End Ave
George P. Eckman
John W. Maynard
New Haven
John G. Fagg
A. J. Muste
Marble
Sth Ave
David Jas. Burrell
John S. Allen
ST. Nicholas Sth Ave
48Th St
Donald Sage MacKay
West End Collegiate Church
71Th St
Henry Fvyertson Corb
Thomas M Bride Nichols
Union Services of the
Unitarian Churches
New York City
Church OF the Messiah
St. and
Park Ave
Leo Searvey
University Place Presbyterian Church
George Alexander
West End
Presbyterian Church
Amsterdam Ave
Edwin Keigwin
Union Theeq Seminary
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