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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
23
A lengthy reading of the Frick committee report at Equitable Life Assurance Society meetings shows a more radical plan than many directors expected. Senators Depew and Tarbell advocate harmony while Hyde favors a bold move involving trustees and potential control shifts, provoking intense discussion among officers and attendees.
A New York banker was badly beaten at the Hotel Griswold. He was arrested with his assailants but bailed by John Harver, president of the Bank of Pittsboro. The New York banker’s name given is George Smith, said to head a trust company, with several New York men also involved in the incident.
A late May incident near Indian Creek, Pennsylvania, saw a decoy police train with armed guards confront a band attempting to rob the fast Piris parg and New York train No. Mh on the Baltimore and Ohio road. A single bandit was captured and jailed in Calentown, while officials work to keep details quiet. An ex-brakeman on the railroad was identified as the captured man. his name is not released.
Coroner Scholes reports a nervous abrasion on Albert Bergman found in Central Park Lake after his drowning with cousin Miss Josephine Tauber. He notes a nose abrasion and a legful of bruising, with $20 missing and a $82 check cashed for Bergman, suggesting quarrels and possible foul play amid plans of an engagement. Tauber attempted suicide upon Bergman’s body arrival. their bodies found in the lake at varying depths. Authorities describe torn clothing and disarray, with lake depth stated as more than seven feet.
In Hempstead a man called the Hagger has attacked several women, arousing panic. Police say the suspect appeared in multiple districts, chasing and frightening residents. Misses Anna McLean Josephine Wicher Adelaide Smith and others reportedly escaped during the sequence of assaults.
Hasty Singer of 2th Hopkinson Avenue Brookyn was arrested after his father accused him of stealing a ring and a diamond earrings. The son allegedly pawned the jewelry and later confessed to using his own name, claiming a partner took the items from his home. The case was filed at a local station with disputed deposit funds and a disputed payment check.
Ex Sheriff Dunn and Dan McMahon bound bidders for the Virose River reservoir in the Crotin watershed. Dan Stehman chairman of the Tammany executive committee is favored to win the contract. Bidders include Nateton Co Clement Stuchard Caleman Barton-Durp American Construction and McArthur Winston. Dunn leads Baroy bun & co.. McMahon fronts political ties in Nallehion.
F P Olcott retired as president of Central Trust Company yesterday afternoon. Officers and clerks presented a silver loving cup, made by George Sherman, vice president, with a formal note of appreciation. The scene reflected fond regard and respect for his long service.
A special meeting of past and present Merchants' Trust Company directors is urged to consider underwriting Hudson Valley and Rutland securities with about 200000 loaned. If pursued, stock assessment may be required to fund rehabilitation and reorganization. Public comments by W B Tillson and others are noted, with uncertainty on outcomes and potential receivership.
Thirteen year old Carré Veempister was seized and chloroformed at her home after school. In Williamsburg neighbors swore to lynch a man matching a Van Dyke beard description, as police and ambulance attended the unconscious girl who regained consciousness after an hour. The incident occurred at No 9 Grove Street. search for the attacker continued.
Albany May 31 Byron Traver of New York was discharged by Police Judge Draag afternoon after being arrested in connection with the disposal of four satchels of jewelry from the Ken here Hotel. The evidence presented against Wet was insufficient to convince Judge Bray at Haver had extimatted any ertie. LETTER CARRIERS ELECT OFFICERS New York May 31 The New York State Letter Carriers' Union finished its closing session electing Gerald New York president Brophy Yonkers Nice-president Ingall Albany treasurer and John Polahan Syracuse as exective board member Huffaly Givego was chosen as.
Local ad outlines best quality all wool reversible Smyrna rugs with various sizes and sale prices. Offers 21x45 inch, 56x64 inch, 56x60 inch and 72x6 inch options, plus body Brussels rugs in multiple sizes with reduced prices and regular prices listed. Includes discounts on assorted carpet sizes and plainer body Brussels varieties with sale figures.
A fragmented ad item lists seamless China and Japanese matting in varied qualities and rolls with prices from 10.96 to 18.00 per roll, including Fancy White and Ningpo weaves, plus Wilton Velvet Stair Carpets offered at yard prices.
A damaged list shows various item descriptions and prices including fabrics curtains and trims. Entries mention quality levels regular prices and discounted figures for items such as Irish point Bru art Renaissance curtains and Marie Antoinette fabrics with several figures like 7.50 10.00 7.48 11.25 58.48 and 2.24 2.49 2.98.
A garbled historical page lists numerous job postings and personal references for varied roles. It reads like a classified mix including coachman, gardener, domestic staff, and other labor positions, with scattered names and addresses interwoven, creating a fragmented employment notice.
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