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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1900

Page

11

Tragic Rooftop Escape Ends in Death and Concussion

Alexander Crowe died after plunging from a clothes pole on the roof at 205 East 103rd Street while fleeing police. William Dickson, 21, remained hospitalized with brain concussion. James Smith was arrested after being caught on the roof. Witnesses described scuffling and club sounds as suspects fled across rooftops toward Third Avenue.

Alexander Crowe West One-hundred-and-twelfth St William Dickson East One-hundred-and-third-st Harlem Hospital Third-ave James Smith No. 1 Post Office Branch U Scott Smith John Dickson

Death by Own Action in Church Lodging House

Louis Doolittle aged sixty four ended his life by inhaling illuminating gas in his room at Olive Tree Inn operated by Calvary Episcopal Church at 342 East Twenty third Street. The Confederate veteran had managed the lodging house library for years and was found with a gas tube connected to the burner. Bellevue Hospital medical examiner Dr. Sullivan declared him dead. body sent to the Morgue. An envelope to Mrs. M. M. Smith, Brooklyn, was left behind.

Louis Doolittle Olive Tree Inn Calvary Episcopal Church East Twenty-third St Doolittle James Sheridan Sullivan Bellevue Hospital M. M. Smith Covert St Brooklyn

Reverend Stephen S. Wise’s Farewell at Madison Avenue Synagogue

The Rev Stephen S Wise preached his farewell sermon at Madison Avenue Synagogue B nai Jeshurun after leading since April 1895. He departs for Portland Ore to serve a poorer congregation and urged the Word of God to flourish in new places, praying the community’s prayers accompany him. Seventeen girls were confirmed at the services.

Stephen S. We Madison Avenue Rabbi Wise Aaron Wise Portland Ore Wise Israel

Death of Mrs Ronalds Reglid Beats Age Gap and Wealth

Mrs Ronalds Reglid an elderly wealthy widow dies on Saturday at No 45 Fifth Ave from Brights disease. She first wed Thomas Lorillard Ronalds a cousin of Pierre Lorillard and later married John Dilger age twenty four who became actor Charles Franc Lyn Regid. They reportedly lived happily despite the age difference.

Ronalds Reglid Bright Fifth-ave Thomas Lorillard Ronalds Pierre Lorfilard John Dilger Brooklyn Charles Franclyn Regid

New York Artist and Wife Die in Mexico

News from Mexico reports the deaths of Charles C. Steiner, a New York interior decorator, and his wife Jennie Flanders Steiner, in Jalapa last month after a short illness and a shock that followed his death. Steiner rejected vaccination for smallpox amid an outbreak, leading to his fatal illness on May 7. his wife died May 27 from shock and bereavement.

New-York Charles C. Steiner Mexico Steiner Chapultepec Diaz Jennie Flanders Jalapa

Woman Named Kate Alberti Detained After Self-Harm Attempt

A well dressed young woman calling herself Kate Alberti, a bookkeeper, is held at Bellevue Hospital on a charge of attempting death by her own action in a hotel room at the Hotel Albert in University Place and Eleventh Street. She registered as Kate E. Anthony of New York and was found with a severe wrist wound by a hotel porter.

Kate Alberti Bellevue Hospital Hotel Albert University Place Eleventh St Mercer St Kate E. Anthony New York David Mulcahy

Tributes to Brooklyn minister Dr Behrends at memorial service

Prominent Brooklyn pastors praise Rev Dr A J F Behrends at Central Congregational Church memorial. Speakers emphasize his preaching power, courage, and impact across denominations while noting his opposition to evasions and divisions in the church.

Brooklyn Central Congregational Church A. J. F. Behrends Carnegie Hall Willard P. Harmon George W. Brush J. D. Burrell Classon Avenue Presbyterian Church A. J. Canfield Church of Our Father Universalist J. N. Farrar First Reformed Church 8S. D. McConnell Holy Trinity John Hampstone Emmanuel Baptist Church J. R. Thompson

James L Jensen Dies After Surprise Marriage

Hempstead Long Island June 3 Special James L Jensen police commissioner under Mayor Schroeder of Brooklyn died of pneumonia. He had wed Mrs E A Stiles on his deathbed last Thursday afternoon. Funeral Thursday at Mrs Jensen’s country place Hempstead burial Greenfield Cemetery. Mrs Jensen age fifty five. husband sixty.

Eugene Zwinger Jensen Hempstead Greenfield Cemetery Brooklyn Stiles

Runaway Bay Horses Strike Brooklyn Carriage. Rider Injured

excitement rose on Eighteenth Avenue near Gravesend and Ocean Parkway as four men rode a runaway carriage driven by Patrick Monahan. The carriage halted after a collision with a tree on the Parkway. Frederick Murphy of 396 Bergen Street suffered a hip dislocation and was hospitalized at Kings County Hospital. The horses were owned by Lockitt Brothers of Warren Street and Fifth Avenue.

Eighteenth Ave Gravesend Ave Ocean Parkway Brooklyn Parkway Frederick Murphy Bergen St Kings County Hospital Lockitt Brothers Warren St Fifthave Patrick Monahan St. Mark’s Ave

Fire kills thirteen horses in Flatbush stable fire

A frame stable at Foster avenue and East Twenty fourth street in Flatbush burned completely yesterday morning. The Germania Real Estate Company owned the stable used by Louis Butler of Staten Island who owned the thirteen horses. A large quantity of feed hay and twenty sets of harness were destroyed. The cause of the blaze is unknown.

Foster Ave East Twenty-fourth St Flatbush Germania Real Estate Company Louis Butler Staten Island

Services at General Fowler's Grave Memorial Day

Seth Low president of Columbia University delivered an oration at General E K Fowler's grave in Greenwood Cemetery during the annual memorial services of the 14th Regiment War Veterans Association. About fifty veterans attended under Sergeant C J Mahoney, escorted by three hundred 14th Regiment N G NY led by Colonel B T Clayton. Prayer by Rev Otho Bartholow. Graves of 11th Regiment veterans decorated in twenty five cemeteries nationwide.

Seth Low Columbia University E. BK. Fowler Greenwood Cemetery 14Th Regiment War Veterans’ Association C. J. Mahoney 14Th Regiment B. T. Clayton Otho Bartholow 11Th Regiment

Deaths on Long Island Funeral for Brooklyn builder John C Rustin

The funeral of John C Rustin a pioneer speculative builder in Brooklyn was held at his home 237 Lafayette Ave He was eighty three born in Dutch Kills later Newtown and fifty years in real estate He served forty years in Bedford Avenue Baptist Church He left four children seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

John C. Rustin Brooklyn Lafayette Ave Dutch Kills Newtown Bedford Avenue Baptist Church Austin

Burial of Thomas Hewlett Axtell with Masonic rites

The burial of Thomas Hewlett Axtell son of Albert Barnes Axtell and Alice Harriet Axtell occurred yesterday at Greenwood Cemetery. The popular Brooklynite resided at 781 Union Street and was a member of Covenant Lodge F and A M. A large gathering of friends and relatives attended the Masonic ceremonies.

Thomas Hewlett Axtell Albert Barnes Axtell Alice Harriet Axtell Union St

Plattdeutsche Volksfest Opens at Ridgewood Park Parade

The Plattdeutsche Volksfest Verein begins its 17th annual volksfest at Ridgewood Park with a coaching parade escorting president Louis Ruege. A two-band concert follows with various entertainments. Proceeds aid the German Hospital endowment.

The Plattdeutsche Volksfest Verein Ridgewood Park Louis Ruege Henry Butt Nicolaus Wrede

Manhattan Man Loses Three Toes in Pier Accident

John Adamson of 135th Street Manhattan was trimming spiles at the Grand Pier North Beach when his axe slipped striking his right foot and severing three toes. He bound the wound with handkerchiefs, rode to Long Island City, then received treatment at St. John’s Hospital and insisted on going home despite medical advice to stay.

John Adamson Manhattan Grand Pier North Beach Adamson Long Island City St. John’s Hospital

Flushing Stable Owner Faces Health Board Over Carcass

William Ayres of Flushing Stables on Broadway and Main dragged a horse carcass to the square in front of his stable after a four day death. The Board of Health had not removed the carcass, prompting official action by authorities.

William Ayres Flushing Broadway and Main St Board of Health Ayres Health Board

Charged with assaulting wife in Vernon Ave scene

Mrs Rose Rizza of No 7 Spencer Street was hospitalized with a broken left shoulder blade and possible skull fracture after an alleged attack by her husband fruit dealer Rose Rizza with an iron pipe. He was arrested at the Vernon Avenue station. Boarders overheard her tell them to pay her in the future. Rizza then struck until she blacked out. Her condition is critical.

Rose Rizza Spencer Sr Rizza

Central section of Brooklyn Institute museum to begin

Ground breaking exercises for the central pavilion of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences will be held at the museum site on Eastern Parkway. The contract has been signed by city officials and P J Carlin Co with bonds of 100000. The four story structure includes a 1250 seat auditorium and houses natural history, sculpture, paintings, and a library. The building echoes the Pantheon with a 150 foot dome and Indiana limestone facade.

Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences Eastern Parkway Coler P. J. Carlin & Co Brower van Wyck Charles A. Schieren Institute Albert J Lyman Pantheon Rome

Simplicity of Christ Emphasized by Hillis At Plymouth Church

The Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis praised Christ’s simplicity over philosophy in Plymouth Church yesterday morning. He contrasted Christ’s plain teaching with complex schools of thought, urging a simple path for all to heaven. He extolled God’s love and the universe as a single vast temple.

Newell Dwight Hillis Plymouth Church Christ Moses Paul Socrates Hamlet Lear Hegel God

National Sangerfest Invitation Dims As President May Skip

Delegates of the United Singers of Brooklyn report President McKinley may not attend the National Sangerfest due to his Canton trip though he would consider the invitation. The German Ambassador Count von Holleben planned to attend and present prizes. A torchlight parade on June 30 will feature ten large singing groups and about seven thousand participants.

United Singers of Brooklyn Arion Hall Wall St Washington McKinley Singer Canton Ohio Count von Holleben Kaltser Wagner Otto Huber David Koos Brooklyn Lin

Paper changer dies after stairs fall dispute at Kinne home

Max Rundel thirty two of No 229 Devoest died in St Catharines Hospital from injuries said to stem from alleged assault or a fall at No 18 Judgest owned by clothing cutter Peter Kinne. Coroner Delap criticized delay in obtaining a statement. Kinne denies striking Rundel claiming he was abusive and was pushed into the hall. autopsy says Bright's disease caused death with no external injuries.

Max Rundel Devoest St. Catherine’s Hospital Peter Kinne Kinne Rundel Delap Bright

Sixth Avenue church clears mortgage plans October jubilee

The Sixth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church has paid off its $7,000 mortgage and plans a jubilee in October. Pastor Rev. Dr. Wellesley W. Bowdish hopes to announce plans for a proposed new church at that time after preaching a sermon on "The Mode Church."

Sixth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Wellesley W. Bowdish

Baptisms in the East River Draw Large Crowd

Five hundred people witnessed a baptism by immersion in the East River yesterday. Four candidates, three women and one man, all colored, were baptized by Rev. L. H. Cook of an Astoria church. The rite occurred at Hughes and Scanlon's Stoneyards in Ravenswood with an organ brought to the yard.

East River L. H. Cook Astoria Hughes & Scanlon Ravenswood

New Pastor Begins Work at Church of the Pilgrims

The Rev. Dr. Harry P. Dewey preached his first sermon as pastor while the ailing Rev. Dr. Richard Salter Storrs lay seriously ill. Dewey wrote prayers for Storrs’s recovery, welcomed by Plymouth Church, and planned a two Sunday stay in Brooklyn before summer recess. Four new members joined at 4:30 pm communion, with Dewey noting his Concord ministry’s end and the shared path ahead for the two Congregational churches.

Church OF the Pilgrims DR. Dewey Harry P. Dewey Richard Salter Storrs Dewey Storrs Horace Porter Plymouth Church Plymouth Porter Brooklyn Concord N. H Dr. Storrs Simeonmi B. Chittenden Columbia Heights

Dedication of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church at Bay Ridge

A week of services begins tonight for the dedication of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church at Fourth and Governor Avenues Bay Ridge. Bishop Andrews is to preach next Sunday. The church cost about 1900 dollars, features greenstone stonework, oak interior, a tower clock from Frederick Herbst and bells from Charles Mackay.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Fourth Qovington Aves Bay Ridge Kk. G. Andrews First Methodist Episcopal Church of New Utrecht Long Island William L. Davidson Controller Coler J. Douglas Adam The Reformed Church New York East Conference W. Couch Frederick Herbst Charles C. Mackay

Woman charged with homicide in opium case

Anna Herring, a colored woman of 445 Classon Ave, was arraigned in Myrtle Ave court on homicide charges. She allegedly gave opium to five month old Joseph Hunt, who died at Brooklyn Hospital. Herring claimed the child was ill and that she administered medicine from a Princess dispensary before the fatal visit to hospital. She was held for examination.

Anna Herring Classon Ave Myrtle-ave Brooklyn Hospital Joseph Hunt Edith Hunt Hunt Princess

Eastern District Sunday School Parade Planned with 24000

East ern District Sunday School Association completes arrangements for a large parade next Thursday. About twenty four thousand participants are expected in line. Grand marshal will be George E. Moulton. Forty five schools, twenty divisions. Final orders issued at First Baptist Church. Parade proceeds from the Fountain at Bedford and Division aves. Reviewing stand at Hanover Club, grandstand at the Fountain.

Eastern District Eastern District Sunday School Association George E. Moulton Sunday School Association First Baptist Church Lee-ave Keapst Bedford Division Aves Hanover Club

Storrs Condition Unchanged Amid Illness in Brooklyn

There was no improvement yesterday in the condition of the Rev. Dr. Richard 8. Storrs, who is ill at his home, No. 8 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn. Dr. F. H. Colton noted only that milder weather helped him hold his own better than in recent days.

Richard 8. Storrs No. & Pierrepont St Brooklyn F. H. Colton Torrs

New Jersey political notes and local transit talk rise

The Tribune cites no opposition to Congressman Howell in the tid New Jersey district and notes Middlesex Republicans seeking to sideline him. It mentions Senator Kean’s public image, a bachelor senator, and a report that Acting Governor Johnson will not seek the governorship. Kean’s Elizabeth federal building bill passes the Senate, while Asbury Park contemplates Sunday trains amid legal challenges with the Ocean Grove Association.

New Jersey Kean William M. Johnson Europe Voorhees Elizabeth Senate Asbury Park Ocean Grove Association New York and Long Branch Railroad Company Central Railroad of New Jersey Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Stones on Palisades trolley tracks renew boycott actions

Englewood June 3 Special. The Palisades railroad boycott persists with a mass meeting planned in Schlosser's Hall Fort Lee to form a committee to seek a Bergen County Traction stage line between Fort Lee Coytesville. A spur to Englewood Cliffs is discussed. Stones placed on tracks near Fort Lee were spotted in time.

Englewood Palisades Railroad Schlosser’s Fort Lee Bergen County Traction Company Coytesville Fort Lee Road Englewood Cliffs Commuters’ Association Palisades Railroad Company Palisades Road

Woman Drowns After Skiff Upsets On Jersey Shore

Bertel Andersen captain of the barge Brooklyn recants initial charges and identifies the drowned woman as Mrs Lavinia Olsen not his sister in law. Olsen boarded as cook a week earlier, drank during return trip, and fell overboard when the skiff listed toward the shore. Andersen was jailed as a disorderly person pending investigation.

Bertel Andersen Brooklyn Jersey City Jansen Lavinia Olsen Olsen

Officials' member held up and robbed near Florence

Burlington June 3 Edward Durrell member of the Florence Township Committee was assaulted by three colored men who halted him on a road. He resisted and was beaten. A pursuit led to the capture of Isaac Harris William Timbers and William Courskey, brought to the jail today under commitment for the grand jury.

Burlington Edward Durrell Florence

Hermann & Co. Paint Store Damaged by Broad Street Fire

Fire at Hermann & Co. paint oil and wallpaper store on Broad Street caused heavy damage this morning. Estimated loss runs about 3000 dollars. Elizabeth dispatch reports indicate the blaze began early and required a large response from local fire crews.

Elizabeth Hermann & Co Broadst

Horses and truck hit by trolley in Jersey City

A team of horses pulling a truck owned by W C White of 136 Liberty Street Manhattan driven by George Palmer was struck in Jersey City on Saturday night by Belt Line trolley car No 430 of the North Jersey line and wrecked. Palmer escaped unharmed but one horse was so badly injured it had to be killed.

W. ¢. White Liberty St Manhattan George Palmer Jersey City Belt Line North Jersey Line Palmer

Painter Dies After Fall From Scaffold in Newark

John Helinger a 30 year old painter of 138 Lafayette street Newark died after falling from a scaffold on the third story of a house at Polk and Lafayette streets on Saturday. He died yesterday in St James Hospital Newark. Helinger was a widower.

John Helinger Lafayette St Newark Polk and Lafayette Sts St. James's Hospital Helinger

Bride Missing On Wedding Day In Jersey City

Peter Copinski, 50, of 362 Henderson Street, and Lizzie Donokoski, 20, of 1 Henderson Street, were to wed at a Polish church when she vanished after his call to her to attend the ceremony. Copinski had earlier obtained a restraint on her for allegedly stealing a wedding dress and jewelry he bought. he seeks to recover gifts to support another marriage. She had denied plans to break the engagement and said the wedding was not until June 3. Justice Hoos released her to police custody. she then disappeared from the boarding family. Copinski said he would seek another arrest warrant and wants the presents back to marry again for a housekeeper.

Peter Copinski Henderson-st Jersey City Lizzie Donokoski Henderson St Copinski Miss Donekoski Justice Hoos Archibald Copinsk Eere

Boy Murderer Arraigned In Newark Case

Charles A. Naulty twenty years old was arraigned in Newark on a murder charge for fatally shooting his stepmother Mrs Edward Naulty at their Chambers Street home. Committed to jail, he showed no emotion in court while relatives had a troubled history with the father over transfers. Evidence of premeditation included buying a pistol after work. The father’s property had recently shifted to Patrick Walton for a nominal dollar. Cruach's Thirtieth Anniversary.

Charles A. Naulty Edward Naulty Chambers St Newark Justice Schalk Second Criminal Court Naulty Thomas Charles R. Neumann Ees Market St Patrick Walton

Congregationalists of Montclair Celebrate Thirtieth Year

Montclair June 3 Special The First Congregational Church marks its thirtieth anniversary with a morning sermon by Rev Amory H Bradford solo choir 30 voices under Mr Ives organist and choirmaster. Tonight Rev Newell Dwight Hillis preaches on The Influence of Jesus Christ in Civilization. Tomorrow 4 to 6 30 tea and organ recital open building for organ inspection. Several local pastors and families assist in reception. Evening social reunion reviews religious outlook with multiple faiths represented. Wednesday night program presents Montclair history and church origins with speakers I Calvin Shafer Justus H Pratt Robert M Boyd and others.

Montclair First Congregational Church Amory H. Bradford Ives Newell Dwight Hillis Plymouth Church Brooklyn Jesus Christ Dr. Bradford Bradford Howard S. Bliss Upper Montclair Brown Gen Htase J. W. Paske Verona B. F. Bradford Cedar Grove Montclair Church Louis F. Berry Starr J. Murphy James M. Ludlow East Orange F. B. Carter Monte John T. Dobbins F. W. Baldwin Orville Reed Robert M. Boyd Justus H. Pratt William B. Holmes I. Calvin Shafer Klmn W. Dorman Thomas H. Bowden

North Plainfield to Get Postal Substation

After nearly two years of agitation North Plainfield in Somerset County will receive a postal sub-station. Thanks to efforts by Congressman Howell and Senator Kean the Post Office Department agreed to establish the station at once. The borough lies partly in Plainfield and partly in Union County, with Greenbrook as the dividing line, and has long sought independent post office service. The Plainfield post office now serves residents, but the sub-station will provide local facilities, with the station manager to be named by Congressman Howell.

Union County Virth North Plainfield Somerset County Greenbrook Plainfield Plainfeld Fowler WillIth Howell

Telephone firm seeks franchise to cut Plainfield rates

Plainfield June 3 Special The State Telephones Company pushes to win a borough franchise by offering lease plans for house service at 24 dollars a year and business service at 6 dollars a year, a 50 percent reduction on the rates charged by the New York and New Jersey company. The plan includes building a line linking Union Somerset Middlesex Essex and Morris counties.

Tates New York and New Jersey Company Union Somerset Middlesex Essex Morris Counties

St Pauls Church Englewood Opens In Tudor Gothic Style

Englewood June 3 Special The new St Pauls Church at Engle and Church streets was opened today. The Tudor Gothic red and gray sandstone structure features a modified Latin cross plan, two tablets from the old church, memorial windows Sara Cook and Rev J W Payne, a 20 foot square tower vestibule, and fine pulpit altar and lectern. organ cost 700 dollars and the church cost around 0 dollars.

Englewood St. Paul's Church Engle Church Sts Chester Haff Sara Cook J. W. Payne

Hotel Partial Destruction Hits Atlantic Highlands

Fire at Crieghton's Hotel in Highlands of Navesink partially destroyed the building last night when a Baseline stove toppled and ignited flames. Loss about $2 and covered by insurance. The hotel, owned by Mrs. Susan A. Schanck and leased to Bernard Creighton, suffered about half its structure damaged.

Atlantic Highlands Creighton Highlands of Navesink Susan A. Schanck Bernard Creighton

Missing Jersey City boy Thomas Whalen at 13 years old

Thomas Whalen aged thirteen vanished from his home at No 4 York Street Jersey City since April 12. Police were not notified until yesterday and have found no trace. Authorities believe the disappearance is voluntary and no harm is suspected at present.

Thomas Whalen York St Jersey City

Boy saved from canal fall in Jersey City

George Hanley seven years old of 4 Manning Ave Jersey City fell into the Morris Canal bank at Johnston Ave yesterday. He was rescued by two men who refused to give their names and was taken home by City Hospital ambulance.

George Hanley Manning-ave Jersey City Morris Canal Johnston-ave Hos

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