25 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
1
France's cabinet trembles as the Caillaux trial unfolds with dramatic testimonies about love letters and jealousy. Mme Caillaux sobs. Mme Gudyan declares not to publish the letters. public and fashion crowd react as readers debate whether to reveal the letters and topple the cabinet.
A collage of brief items covers local happenings and recurring themes. Mentions cite Worcester and Marlborough names, a duchess, a home rule topic, and court calendars, with scattered references to Germany and various political figures.
A masked gang stopped a L. and N. line passenger train four miles east of town. The engineer was shot and killed and several train crew members are missing. A special train with officers and physicians halted at the crossing. The thieves reportedly secured a large booty.
Roaming dispatches report Panama Canal opening to merchant ships of thirty feet draft on August 19. Joseph Keiter, aboard Howard Goulit's Niagara, plans New York return via canal and will sail to the west coast of Mexico then Isthmus to attempt the first yacht transit.
Judge Stearns in the Superior Court ordered Leander Robitaille to undergo an operation immediately. Robitaille, injured at a worsted mill, is entitled under the workman's compensation act to weekly payments for five hundred weeks, but the company stopped after fifty-one weeks, claiming he refused the surgery. The court ordered the company to cover the operation’s expenses.
A collision on Willis Avenue Bridge over the Harlem River injured five people, including a baby saved by its mother. Mayer Marcus and Morris Smith suffered head injuries and a skull fracture, with Anna Hurt and Mrs Smith as other victims. The Marcus car overturned and all victims were taken to Lincoln Hospital. John News of West 12th Street was identified from the other vehicle.
Federal Judge Learned Hand confirmed the $250,000 Alienation suit remains in the federal district. Frederick Kleist, a chauffeur, eloped last spring with Juliet Breitung, daughter of Edward N. Jung of the St. Regis Hotel. The Breitungs had claimed Michigan residency to remove the case to state court.
Washington July 24. Secretary Began left his office at noon today and staff did not know where he went. Report says Bryan plans Chautauqua circuit lectures in Pennsylvania and New York. Bevan notes Bryan sought sufficient earnings, citing contracts that pay a minimum $250 per lecture plus gate splits. The week ending tomorrow likely brings about $1,500 for the secretary.
George S. Mason plans a surprise at his new home as Mire Mason handles preparations. The couple discuss furniture purchases and kitchen needs while a campaign hub opens nearby. A social gathering is planned with aides and supporters attending all day.
In a Rockland County incident, William Cleary a Democratic leader, shot Eugene Newman in his office over an alleged elopement and marriage to Cleary's daughter. Newman, the son-in-law, died. Cleary expressed remorse and faced jail custody as families suffer shock and grief.
Washington July 21 preparations moved to concentrate about a thousand marines near Haytian coast. Forces to be assembled at Guantanamo Bay and aboard American warships in Haytian and Dominican waters will be commanded by Colonel Charles A. Doyen. Hampton Roads awaits naval movements tonight as the United States flags a broader expedition amid reports of starvation and disease in Hayti and mounting tensions in the Caribbean region.
Reports from Hradzenort Conn describe a fatal high diving accident. Eighteen year old Francis of Highland reportedly died after attempting a risky dive near Meeley's Fond, collapsing into murky waters. Companions retrieved the body. cause of death remains undetermined.
The steamship Huron of Detroit, en route from Cleveland to Sao through the North Channel, ran aground in dense fog near Fenton Island about twenty miles west of the Current. Sixty passengers were aboard as authorities prepared to evacuate the vessel after water flooded the forward compartments.
Fred J. Humphrey of 249 Oak Street, Winsted, a Gilbert Company employee, was arrested in Hartford on a warrant alleging he offered $100 to the head of the Civil Service Commission for a rural letter carrier job. The letter sought reinstatement after a four year prior dismissal from rural service.
The body of Mrs Jennie Helfand, aged about seventy, was found burned beside an ice chest in her Brooklyn home. Her son-in-law Benjamin Galvin and his wife had left her alone briefly. on return they found a lighted candle near her clothing and believe she fainted while reaching for water, the flame igniting her garments.
Vienna advances an ultimatum to Servia with a 6 PM deadline and Austrian reserves ready to march. Russia presses for delay and arbitration, while Germany moves to support Austria under the Triple Alliance. Britain and France seek a way to avert conflict amid mounting mobilization and diplomatic maneuvering.
Reginald G. Whittemore Yonkers broker faced cruelty charges over alleged mistreatment of his nine year old daughter Dorothy starting last Wednesday. The child is housed at a shelter while Whittemore keeps her at his Harmony Park home at other times.
An eighteen year old girl from 483 East Iathat faced a charge of stealing a $30 stickpin from Joseph Morrell at 48 Tutcers Place. After three hours of deliberation the jury found her guilty but the judge Gibbs suspended sentence and rebuked jurors who had urged acquittal. Vera herelf admitted guilt saving the day.
Whitestone precinct officer Joseph Inireik lassoed two dangerous dogs terrorizing a village area after days of plaints. The dogs were turned over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and killed. A separate incident in Bradford Yard, Flushing, saw Owen Loweree fatally strike a dog causing a panic among schoolchildren. A Lake Erie launch sank after a collision, with twelve passengers injured and treated at Harlem Hospital. The dog and boat incidents highlight local hazards awaiting owner claims and health department action.
Sixty years of married life have kept James Dayton and his wife of Bayside free from quarrel. Mr Dayton credits happiness to open life and marrying young then settling down. He advised young men to marry young for a healthy, contented life.
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