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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
19
A long, cryptic report describes alleged graft ties to a transit project with names like Marian Tandsteeet and William Bernal. Witnesses claim promises were made to push a proposition, while officials, committees, and residents discuss the extent of influence and possible derailed plans.
Martin Figan of J P Morgan & Co testified as the sole witness in the Seymour wiretap probe led by Chief Magistrate McAdams. William Burns of a detective firm discussed found correspondence in Seymour & Seymour offices. The hearing paused as counsel James M Beck sought delay and Swann examined copies of letters tied to Morgan’s French government munition orders.
Mayor Mitchel announced plans to press District Attorney Swann to pursue action against Father William Farrell and other Catholic leaders over alleged wire tapping and perverting justice. He said no moves would be made until the Thompson committee completes its tape investigation this week.
A warehouse owned by the National Sugar Refine Company in Ubelokud City collapsed during construction. One worker died and several were injured as girders and materials buried crews. Ernest Carlson oversaw the project. Carla was arrested and later released on parole pending examination at the magistrate court.
Anti Semitic elements in the New York National Guard spark talks of forming a Jewish regiment modeled after Philadelphia’s unit. Complainant Max Klein charges sergeant Sullivan with discrimination after May 1. witnesses describe prejudice and restricted enlistment for Jewish men. Proceedings before Adjutant General Stotesbury continue, with claims of bias and calls for fair treatment of Jewish enlistees.
A chaotic scene on Amsterdam Ave near Sintyrlath Street ends with a dynamite stick tossed aside as a troublemaker climbs a wall. Onlookers describe a dramatic moment as a rival dodges a crash that shattered a window. The bystanders in the area recall the heated exchange and the explosive confrontation.
Bayonne man, Nidy May Mow Aftor of 120 Broadway, files with police alleging his wife, after five years of marriage, ran away with another man taking wine and jars. He says he is through with the union as she has left no traces of intent to return.
Indictments returned against nine gang members for first degree murder tied to the January shooting outside St Mark's Place. Four defendants face the central charge while five are charged as accessories. alleged use of a revolver linked to the crime. The case stems from the fatal shooting of Strawen and subsequent legal actions involving prosecutors and defense counsel.
A woman registered as Mrs Madeline Black at the Hotel Manhattan was arrested and brought before Magistrate Corrigan at the Tombs on a grand larceny charge. Farson bankers claimed they honored a $500 check that later bounced. bail set at 40 dollars.
Baroness de Beckendorf wife of a Russian officer and Wettig a German chemist testified at the West Side Court yesterday afternoon over the whereabouts of three rings and a bracelet valued at several thousand dollars. The baroness charged that Wiring unlawfully holds her jewels. Wettig supported her claim.
In a Hotel Seymour apartment the baroness contends Wettig lied about attempting to kill her husband before Baron Rechendorf’s return to the Russian army. Wettig claims the baroness tried to settle by blackmail over jewelry valued at about 1000 dollars and says he returned the rings and bracelet to her. Magistrate Cornell holds the ring case for a later date.
Heckscher and de Saulles sold the estate of William Shillaber Jr. at Grace Church Street and Forest in Rye New York comprising about two acres with residence and grounds to Williamshew for $1500.
Local dispute grows as Bayonne barbers threaten a strike against the mariner crew. Names appear garbled in this OCR read but indicate labor action and potential fee debates set for a Saturday, with August dates uncertain.
Fiore Di Masi, once unemployed, walked to William K. Vanderbilt Jr's residence at Eighty second Street and Pith Avenue and fired at windows. Police seized him after damage to most panes. he claimed he mistook the Rockefellers' home. He had been detained at Paaghke Asylum, bonds set at 25,000 pending exam.
New Brunswick New Jersey May 81 The man White confessed to killing his sister Alfretta in front of their home on February 24. He said he fired a revolver over his shoulder thinking it would fire upward. He was sentenced to four years for manslaughter.
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