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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
27
Two deaths and nine prostrations from heat were reported yesterday as temperatures reached the day’s peak. The list names eighteen year old at Butter Street Brooklyn and a four year old at Meserole Street. Prostrations include several Brooklyn and Manhattan residents treated at local hospitals. Rain and cooler weather forecast for today and Sunday.
Cornelius Desmond of No 1 West 42d Street was arrested by Patrolman Brennan after allegedly firing on Patrolman McGrath on Eleventh Avenue between 44th and 45th Streets. McGrath pursed Desmond who fled and dropped a revolver with two loaded balls, an empty shell and two blanks. Desmond faces attempted felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon charges.
Edwin Everett a 51 year old Philadelphia man was brought to Police Headquarters last night by Detective Summers. Complainants include J P Dill Company of 144 Centre street and James Beges & Co of 1 Liberty street Geaters in machinery. Each alleges Everett passed a small goods bill paid by a worthless check. Dill Company says it lost 75 dollars and Beges & Co 34. Summers says Everett may be implicated in similar prior transactions.
Ira Shutter killed himself with two revolver shots about 3 am after trying to shoot his wife at their Coeymeane Hollow home, six miles from Wadson River. No motive known. Dr. Laster suggested heat may have driven him mad. Coroner Van Guysling investigating.
Albany July date announced the award of two large barge canal contracts to Empire Engineering Corporation of New York. The projects cover eight and a half miles west of Rochester and ten miles between Medina and Gosport, with engineer estimates totaling about 2.45 million dollars.
Heavy rain washed out Erie tracks one mile west of Addison and a mile west of Rathborn in Elmira on July 24. Trains are being diverted over the Lackawanna as crews repair the line. The disruption affects service in the region.
Four arrests were made as Boston police hunted suspects in the Jamaica Plain shooting tragedy. An Italian man in Roxbury matched a fugitive description after demanding food with a threat to shoot. Other detainees, including two men found with revolvers, were taken to Station 18, while one suspect, A. Weis, 17, from New York, was booked at Station 4.
Amiel Peter son of 154 East 129th street and Louis Auer of 232 Third avenue told Union Railway terminus staff they jumped from a southbound Fordham car near 138th street as it caught fire after a blown fuse. Dr Healy of Harlem Hospital treated sprains and a cut hand. Police said they had heard nothing about the burning car.
Mrs H T Clark, guest at the Victoria with her lumber merchant husband from New Orleans, vanished one morning after dressing in jewelry valued at five dollars. She returned semiconscious with a stranger claiming to have found her in Coney Island. Investigators pursued leads. Mr Clark declined to discuss the matter and keeps quiet.
The pistol used by August Eberhard to kill his aunt Mrs Otillie Eberhard on the Susquehanna Railroad tracks at Rochelle Park was recovered by Hackensack Constable Garry Dawson. It was found half a mile from the murder scene. Eberhard appears well, eating and sleeping normally. Coroner De Mund demanded money and other items from the grave where Eberhard buried loot, but the prosecutor refused. The inquest is set for Ridgewood next Friday where Eberhard’s statement may be sought.
Philadelphia July 24 Presiding Judge Sulzberger ruled that wagering life insurance policies lack insurable interest. Thomas J. Winkle administrator of his dead wife's estate sued Philadelphia Life Insurance Co and William P. Walsh for $8,000 paid after Mrs Winkle died April 27, 1907. Administrators win the case with Walsh having no insurable interest.
Berlin reports Willis J. Skinner alias William E. Scott, a Boston swindler linked to hypnotism fraud, fled after skipping a $25,000 bail. Arrested in the U.S. for Fairfield Floral Company ties, he moved to England, then Germany, operating firms under various names in Europe, Russia, and France. Bail forfeiture is expected.
Ferdinand P. Earle of Monroe issues a statement in the village paper warning carriage riding sightmongers to stay off his premises. He threatens vigorous measures to protect his rights and mentions budgetless efforts and other methods if needed. He cites his affinity fame and notes plans to enforce his property protections.
In Grand Rapids Michigan two men Joseph Brizisky and Stephen Wolseinski drowned in the power canal during a noon wrestling match. This marks the second such drowning in as many days in the city.
The five Williamsburg ferries, slated for closure August 1 unless city ownership occurred, will likely continue running after that date though the city cannot legally take them before October. Brooklyn Ferry Company receiver Joseph J. O'Donoghue was absent. stockholders of the Brooklyn Ferry Company of New York hold interests in the New York Terminal Company.
Track Removal Association held an indignation meeting to protest the withdrawal of flagmen on the Eleventh avenue tracks between 39th and 6th streets. They urged two flagmen per crossing day and night, asked PSC to enforce crossing safety and limit milk train speeds, and praised a city claims action seeking $1,000,000 from the railroad for unlawful street land use since 1887.
Ernest P. Dayton a riveter for Brooklyn Rapid Transit scrambled from the Broadway e to Roebling street Williamsburg yesterday as his clothes caught fire from contact with the third rail. He fainted in front of a police officer and was burned badly with hands severely injured. Dayton was rushed to Williamsburg Hospital by Dr Mary Crawford in an ambulance and remained in serious condition as witnesses fainted.
Three hundred Jersey City grocers linked to the Retail Merchants Association of New Jersey create a subsidiary to cut out the jobber and buy straight from manufacturers. This move aims to preserve profits by bypassing middlemen.
Brooklyn Congressman George E. Waldo indicated he would be a candidate for renomination though uncertain about Republican support in the 18th Assembly District. He opposed leader F. J. H. Kracke at last spring’s primaries and suggested a fight could occur if he is not renominated. Friends may push to oust Kracke from leadership unless Waldo gains renomination.
Judge Rosalsky in the Court of General Sessions yesterday doubled Henry Goldberg's sentence for training youths to rob express wagons on the East Side. He received eleven months and twenty nine days plus a $3 fine, with a prior similar sentence from Special Sessions.赘
Troy New York July 4 district attorney offers no definite information on Hazel Drew slaying. Body found at Teal's Pond twelve miles from Troy after a fatal blow. Hazel was last seen July 7 in town near Teal's Pond. Inquest set for Monday may reveal new facts.
Fire destroyed the metal ferrule works of Charles E. Green at No 9 Pascaic avenue Newark causing an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the blaze and assessed the damage to adjoining structures and equipment. No injuries were reported.
Philadelphia July 4 unofficially confirms United States Laws Tennis Association will enter a team to contest the Dwight F. Davis international lawn tennis trophy in Melbourne in November. Beals Wright Frederick B. Alexander likely on the U S squad with possible additions Karl Rehr and H. H. Hackett.
In the New York State championship at Travers Island final rounds reach both singles and doubles. Henry J. Mollenhauer of Kings County Club defeats Richard H. Palmer to lead the singles. Dr. P B Hawk of the University of Pennsylvania tops Hugh Tallant. Palmer and Gustave Touchard win the doubles top half. Westfall and Mollenhauer take the lower half. Mixed doubles sees Clare Cassell and Otto Hinck triumph at University Heights Club.
Large crowd enjoys good weather at Atlantic City horse show. New York horses dominate blues with Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt winning the harness class driving for herself. Mrs James McF. Gummey’s bay gelding Baby injured, affecting her entries. Julian Morris's David Gray wins the green and qualified hunters jump. The show closes tomorrow with tandems competition anticipated among Reginald Vanderbilt, George Watson Jr., Harry Holloway and William Carr.
Howell of the Brooklyn Chess Club claims the Isaac L. Rice trophy at the New York State Chess Association tournament in Trenton Falls New York. Delmar defeats Rosen in a Ray Lopez while Howell over Sharp and Rosen faces a final draw. Perry wins the general tournament with a gold medal awarded by J Herbert Watson.
Frederick Herresoff of Garden City faces Edward W. Clark 3d of Philadelphia Country Club in the Taconic cup final on tomorrow’s Ekwanok Club links. In semis, Herreshoff defeated R. L. Macleay 8 up 6 to play, Clark beat W. L. Crocker 5 up 4 to play.
In yesterday’s action the Eastern League saw Jersey City, 4 Rochester, 1 in the first game as Cote tan marae tops the second. Montreal defeated Newark 6 to 5. Baltimore edged Toronto 4 to 3 and Providence beat Buffalo 4 to 2. Standings list Providence 44 34 56.4, Baltimore 48 8 50.0, Rochester 38 38 .480, Newark 32 9 28.1.
The laymen movement aims to spur missions across the United States Canada and Britain. The General Conference urged Methodist connection and a major convention in St Louis in November. Projections include raising funds totaling 18 million for foreign missions over the next quadrennium. A Presbyterian critique suggests prepublish reports to inform delegates and a cited need for a preassembly cautionary handbook. Evangelistic tent in Canal Street invites speakers including John H. Woburn and Prof B F Butts with ongoing events through August.
The Rev J Armitage Robinson Dean of Westminster spoke at Lambeth opening on unity in Christ. He urged focus on home kith and kin first, urged reconciling differences in discipline, and called for apostles of reconciliation led by the episcopate to restore unity across England America and missions.
Harry K. Thaw in Poughkeepsie was treated for stomach trouble requiring outside physician Dr John A Card but jail held back until the regular physician arrived. Thaw remained not in danger though alerte. a notice of appeal against Justice Morschauser's insanity ruling and against Matteawan commitment was served on District Attorney Mack and County Clerk Ham by A Russell Peabody counsel for Thaw.
Paterson N J July 24 Special Mrs Charles Emmet of Ramsey died today at General Hospital after an operation. Alice Placide a noted actress in the 1870s and cousin to James W Wallack and Lester Wallack she inherited much of the Wallack fortune and owned Long Branch cottages once used by Presidents Grant and Garfield but lost her fortune in real estate speculation. Her husband Charles Emmet Indian scout who warned General Bell about Custer’s fate was en route to Custer with messages when a friendly halfbreed warned him. The couple had long lived in Ramsey and the funeral will be private.
Cleveland today saw Harry FE Hayes of the W J Hayes & Son banking firm arrested on a New Jersey warrant charging conspiracy in a bond deal said to involve 106000 dollars. The case centers on alleged illicit dealings and the involvement of Hayes in the alleged scheme.
The seventy seventh Ossining Heights camp meeting begins Thursday and runs through Sunday August 9 under the New York and Hudson River Association. Florence Crittenten Mission day is August 1 and Bowery Mission events are planned with J G Hallimond representing.
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church hosts Rev. John A. Hutton from Glasgow for morning and afternoon sermons with anticipated lectures next month. West End Presbyterian Church will feature Rev. Dr. Hugh Black at 11 and 4. Friends meet in Westbury, Long Island. Various evangelistic meetings are planned downtown with Rev. C P MacGregor, John A Davis, and Drs Len G. Broughton and James M. Gray. Mirza Ali Kuli Khan speaks at Unity Church Montclair on the Bahai Revelation.
Hayes obtained possession of bonds at the Board of Education of West New York New Jersey in an alleged illegal manner. The case alleges forgery related to the bond issue and Hayes refuses to waive extradition.
Kingston July 24 two cool headed highwaymen held up a baggage man on an Ulster and Delaware passenger train between South Gilboa and Stamford. They seized the mail pouch contents the baggage man’s gold watch and 38 in cash and leaped from the moving train into Stamford. Searches proceeding with little hope of recovery.
In Great Bend Kansas on July 24 the jury found ward Bockemohle president of the defunct Ellinwood bank guilty after a trial lasting two days and two nights. The case centered on deposits made after the legal limit.
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