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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
9
Justice Jerome denounces police selective excise arrests after a waiter Yolton Newover is charged for beer amid claims officers target small venues while large saloons evade action. He orders dismissal and blasts police bias, noting raids on poolrooms and a gambling case with no arrests.
Police Commissioner Murphy appoints 9 patrolmen from 34 Civil Service list, starting at the top and proceeding in order without favoritism. He aimed for 19 but learned one candidate was unfit, delaying that appointment. He met with deputies Devery and York to ensure impartial selection, resisting political pressure from both major parties.
Eight percent shareholders learn that the Mutual Benefit Loan and Building Company, based at 215 Montague Street Brooklyn with statewide branches, was placed in the hands of temporary receivers under State Banking Superintendent Kilburn. Receivers are ex-Senator H J Coggeshall and William J Youngs. Officers claim assets of 270000 to counter 220000 debts, and fear permanent receivers may reveal weakness. Company history dates to 1863. officers include Thomas Seward president Joseph B McQuillin vice president Edward Hartung manager.
New Haven Connecticut June four police alarm deepens as Mayor Studley acts to remove four members of the Police Board following a spike in retirements of captains and a sergeant. A citizens meeting protested the move while the commissioners refused a hearing.
Buildings Commissioner James G Wallace yesterday afternoon appointed John F Walsh Jr of No 22 King J Superintendent of Buildings to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of John A Dooner Walsh is a builder and contractor He was once a newspaper man from the Ilid Assembly District He will earn over thousand dollars a year
Andrew Carnegie has purchased land near Chauncey in Westchester County and is erecting a handsome country house. The dwelling, quiet and undecorated, is linked to the St. Andrews Golf Club through the prominent owner. The cost is said to be about $100,000 and the site offers expansive scenic views of the region.
In Union Hill a factional split leaves two police forces on duty, with ex chief Krieger and his men patrolling beside a new acting chief and a full second corps. The conflict stems from a fusionist appointment dispute after last spring’s elections, risking court action if removal occurs.
Emil Anderson age thirty nine of Hicks street Brooklyn was arrested on homicide charges after Edward Wanson age forty five was found dead in a rear courtyard at the Edward Johnson premises on Hicks street. Anderson said he left Wanson sleeping after an evening together and knew nothing of the death. Police at Hamilton avenue station made the arrest following an investigation.
New York Central starts operation of a flour delivery station at Pier No 5 East River. The 50 by 80 foot pier marks the first bulkhead conforming structure on the river to widen the street, with ample room for arrivals and reserves. The pier and office are designed as a downtown ornament, and the flour trade remains centered near Counties Slip with close access to the New York Produce Exchange. Officers listed: EK. FE. Whitbeck agent S G Orcutt chief clerk and George Brown cashier.
The State Department of the Grand Army of the Republic meets at Asbury Park today and tomorrow to discuss dwindling ranks and plans to sustain the order. Richard A. Donnelly recalls 7 610 veterans in 117 New Jersey posts at his 182 era command, while current figures show about 5 68 thousand members and nine posts closed since 1892. Four candidates seek the department commander post Oscar F. Gifford John Lawrence Wanles F F Hopkins and Jam FP Connelly. Gifford has previously run for commander and was defeated by George Barrett two years ago.
In Newark yesterday William Ponsonby Furniss and Grace Livingston Furniss sought a trustee for a 115.00 fund created by their late grandfather. The judge delayed action pending clarifications on separation and assignment terms, approving Mr Luke if proper authority is obtained.
The Northman arrived in Hamburg from Chicago after a 35 day journey. Seventeen days were spent in the Great Lakes and canals before the ocean voyage. It is the first ocean crossing for the new Chicago Hamburg service, following a prior voyage by sister ship Northwestern which was delayed by a mishap.
The New East River Bridge footbridge was finished yesterday with workers greeting each other and whistles from boats in the river. First crossing was denied to applicants while an invitation will later go to Mayor Van Wyck and the bridge commission. A city celebration and programme are planned with officials and builders in attendance.
Announcement was made yesterday of the corporators and stockholders of the Rapid Boat Company to run passenger steamers between Nyack Tarrytown Ardsley and other Hudson River points and New York City. Listed are ex Senator Clarence Lexow A S Guerber A M Voorhis Nyack Gas president Charles D Mosher naval architect William H Miller Mr Masters John H Flagler Oswald G Villard Charles H Fancher James V Lawrence Sterling F Heyward K E Raynor Frederick S Duncan J Scott McComb Lewis Nixon Harry C Graef and Allan Lexow.
The actor James A. Herne was mourned at a private service at his home 79 Convent Ave yesterday at 1 pm without a religious ceremony. John S. Cro spoke for the Single Tax Clubs of America Augustus Thomas for the Society of American Dramatists and Milton Nobles for the Actors Order of Friendship offered remarks. The body then went to Fresh Pond for cremation. Thomas lauded Herne as a poet of the poor and advocate of simple living. London news notes William Faversham set to star in A Royal Rival at the Criterion Theatre and Charles Frohman securing American rights for 1902 post autumn.
An unusually large sturgeon over six feet long and about 250 pounds was added yesterday to the Aquarium collection after nets off Bayside Long Island. Keeper Mr. Spencer called it the finest and largest live sturgeon he has seen. The previous sturgeon in the Aquarium died May 20 1900.
Alderman Goodman pushes a resolution asking the city clerk to determine the cost of reproducing Common Council minutes from 1475 to 1831 in the style of the Journals of Proceedings and to check if copies of missing records from 1776 through 1783 can be obtained.
The Supreme Court considered Martin O'Brien's report as referee over assigneeCharles C Dickinson and insolvent creditors of Eugene M Earle and William Pitt Earle owners of Hotel Earlington and Hotel St James Richfield Springs. Justice Freedman refused confirmation citing alleged deal with stenographer George Hayes and improper fee sharing.
In Rutherford on June 4 a crowd attended the dedication of Park School built on the old grammar school site. The brick and stone structure with thirteen classrooms cost about 30040 including furniture. Speeches by local and state officials followed an invocation by Rev Dr Edwin A Bulkley. A flag salute and pledge closed the afternoon program.
Mrs Minnie Winfield of Newark sues in New Jersey Court for $4,000 from the estate of Simon Cosgrove a New York Harbor tugboat captain. Testimony recorded by Vice Chancellor Stevenson at Newark details fourteen years of unpaid services and promised property. Cosgrove died January 11 1899 without a will.
Hackensack June 4 The Improvement Commission reorganized the Hackensack Police Department naming Henry Kieber in charge at 700 dollars a year. Three new members were added but ex Chief Van Blarcom and Captain Breen disapproved. Officers expected raises, did not receive them, and tendered resignations effective immediately. Policeman Herman Bann reportedly plans to resign as well.
The entire workforce of major New Ark breweries has joined unions. P Ballantine and Sons, the city’s largest, last to capitulate, signed its workers into Brewers Union No 2 while all drivers joined Brewery Drivers Union No 148 yesterday.
Asbury Park June 4 Special reports the Board of Aldermen favor a baby parade this year. Founder Bradley, who opposed last year causing the pageant’s cancellation, now offers to help if the event is broader and more attractive than in prior years.
The Hudson County Board for the Equalization of Taxes receives assessor returns listing real and personal property values for Jersey City Hoboken Bayonne West Hoboken Union Kearny Harrison East Newark and related totals and increases through the latest filing period.
A small fire ignited in green grass on the Cherry Blossom Dirve stage last night, causing front-row seats to leap and several women to faint. Miss Dorothy Morton remained on stage as the blaze raged until water buckets from a hypnotist’s waistcoat pocket subdued it.
The East New Jersey Baptist Association observed its sixtieth anniversary at Peddie Memorial Church in Newark. Rev. Dr. J. W. Richardson of Plainfield was elected moderator and C. Edgar Sutphen of Newark clerk. The association sermon was delivered by Rev. D. J. Yerkes of Plainfield.
At 9 39 last night Policeman Wall found a man dead in the ramble shelter on the east drive near Seventy fifth street. Dr Dorman said he had been dead some time. The body was taken to Central Park station where $1 in money and a gold watch were found. A set of keys bore the name David Foley of 164 East Seventieth street and David Foley Jr who was summoned to the scene.
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