Farrell Arrested In Illegal Voting Case tied to Tammany Leader
John J Farrell, a bookkeeper for P H Keaham a Tammany leader in the 7th Assembly District was arrested on a William Blau Election Bureau deputy complaint for voting from his home at 45 Sthave while under twenty one. Farrell claimed he believed he was twenty one but could not be sure. Magistrate Breen released him into custody of Joseph Kenbor pending further action.
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John J. Farrell
P. H. Keaham
Tammany
7Th Assembly
William Blau
Election Bureau
Jon
Sthave
Farrell
John Wallington
Bronx
Ferrell
Tombs
Wellington
Breen
Parrell
Joseph Kenbor
WADOOS COMMITTEE PROMOTES POLICE PROMOTION ADVISERS
Police Commissioner fsAdoo announced the completion of an advisory committee for recommending police promotions. Six members accepted. Emanuel Bloomingdale declined. Members include Francis Lynde-Steteon, AL C. Smith, Colonel George R Dger, John D. Davia McClure, and Walter T. Oakman. The committee will meet tomorrow.
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fsAdoo
Foster
Hang
Emanuel W. Bloomingdale
Francis Lynde-Steteon
AL C. Smith
George R Dger
John D
Davia McClure
Walter T. Oakman
Mr. Doo
Police Clubbing Case Hears Testimony At Magistrate Court
Memorial Day incident in Hamilton Fish Park led to felonious assault charges against Patrolman Walter Gerhardt and counter accusations by Harry Smith of Ridgest Hatfield House. Smith, badly beaten with a broken jaw and facial injuries, testified Gerhardt struck and clubbed him, while Gerhardt claimed Smith seized his trousers and ripped them. Proceedings adjourned as Smith’s counsel pressed further action.
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Qyim
Bellevue
Harry Smith
Hatfield House
Ridgest
McIavoy
Essex Market Court
Walter Gerhannt
Union Market
Gert
Smith
Gerhardt
Martin Handy
Rus
Groth
Bellevue Hospital
Cess
Captain Handy
McAvoy
Handy
Cour
Hamilton Fish Park
Ena
Comteds
Jesse James’s Son Accused of Loan Shark Tactics
Kansas City June 5 The preliminary hearing for Jesse James son of the bandit and a noted money lender opened before Justice McGovern. Joseph England testified he lost his job when James obtained a garnishee against his wages. England said he paid 10 percent monthly interest on 35 dollars for fifteen months, totaling 60 percent.
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Kansas City
Jesse James
Joseph England
Court of Justice
McGovern
England
James
Albany presses tighter controls on disorderly houses
Excise Commissioner Cal Albany states the new Ge'Tents bill signed by the Governor will be used to curb disorderly houses, allowing harsher penalties. Certificates for liquor tax and related offenses trigger revocation, with stricter rules on renewals and local petitions.
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Cal Albany
Seysons
Leesree
Te Rate Commissioner of Excise
Wiey
Spe
State Commissioner of Excise
Governor Higgins cuts items in three New York appropriation bills
Albany June 5 Governor Higgins with the Secretary of State released memoranda detailing cuts to three general appropriation bills. He did not veto any funding for grade crossings, and rejected several small or local projects including 60,000 for the State engineer and surveyor, 20,000 for US Geological Survey cooperation, 80,000 for a new Erie Canal aqueduct at Durhamville, 5,000 for a good roads school at Cornell, 18,000 for printing and related costs, 6,000 for expenses of Assembly members Dood and Matthews, and 10,000 for the mortgage tax law enforcement. He labeled these expenditures unnecessary or inexpedient.
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Albany
Higgins
Secretary of State
United States Geological Survey
Durhamville
State River Improvement
Cornell University
Dood
T. F. Matthews
Assembly Committee On Privileges and Elections
State Tax Commission
Jury to rule on Haight & Freese bankruptcy hearing
In federal bankruptcy proceedings Judge Holt announced a jury will hear whether Haight & Freese Co is bankrupt. If the defense is not ready by June 14, the judge will decide the question on June 21. The company argues it is not in a covered business class and cannot be adjudicated bankrupt. Boston reports say the firm filed an answer to a Wells petition seeking a receiver, denying debt and fraud. VP William H. Lillis denied concealing company property.
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Franklin Bien
Haight & Freese Company
Roger Foster
Holt
United States District Court
Haight & Freese
Boston
Haight, & Freese Company
United States
Anna L. H Welss
Wells
William H. Lillis
Colt
Clings to Faith Desp ite Burns in Gasoline Blast
Mrs Mamie Brackett of Kansas City dies from injuries after a Sunday gasoline kitchen explosion. A self styled Christian Scientist refused other medical aid and died amid her faith group. Neighbors report she suffered during the ordeal while supporters claim she felt no pain after treatment began.
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Thibune
Kansas City
Mamie Brackett
Ambergris Johnson Dead Sperm Whaler Dies in St Helena
Provincetown may have learned of the death of George S Johnson known as Ambergris Johnson a famous sperm whaler famed for his luck in killing whales. He died at St Helena aboard the brig Leonora of New Bedford where he served as first officer from April 2 and had sailed from Provincetown for over thirty years. He was forty nine and only spent thirty three months at home with his family.
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Provincetown
Mass
Juno
Jamestown
St. Helens
George
Johnson
Ambergris Johnson
St. Helena
Consumpton
Leonora
New Bedford
Province Town
WEW Brooklyn Fire Salvage Co Answer Growth Driven Plan
The WEW Brooklyn Fire Salvage Co announces a new district to meet demand from rapid building in East New York and Flatbush. A meeting laid out boundaries from Washington and DeKalb to Brighton Beach Railroad and Western Parkway, forming a further cottage district.
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East New-York
Flatbush
Brooklyn
Washington and
DeKalleaves
Brighton Beach
Western Parkway
New York Dentist Overcome in Stamford Hotel Room
Walter R. Cook a Stamford House dentist was found overcome by gas in his hotel room in Stamford Connecticut. A guest smelling gas entered, found him across the bed and carried him to the open fire. Cook required two hours to recover, with his wife and two children at his side.
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Thes Tribune
Stamford
Cons
Walter R.cook
Stamford House
New York
Dr. Cook
Teg Dollet
Schiff Resigns Amid Equitable Inquiry Turmoil
The report outlines Schiff’s disclosure of financial dealings involving his firm and H. Harriman. Tarbell and Sheffield figures appear in contested discussions with Superintendent Hendricks. Agents threaten mass resignations, while claims of business gains contest losses cited to Frick committee. Governor Herrick denies Equitable chair candidacy rumors.
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Schiff
H. Harriman
James F Shefield
Equitable
Sheffield
Roosevelt
Higgies
Gerald R. Brown
Bond and Mortgage
Hendricks
Hunter
Mr. Hyde
Tarbell
Gia
Frick
Metropolitan Managers’ Association
Cass Martin
Charles Wake
Herrick
Ohio
Tribune
May need legislation on insurance probe in New York
Albany reports Governor Higgins leaves for the West as Superintendent Hendricks prepares a critical report on Equitable. The governor says legislative investigation may be unnecessary but legislation could be desirable, with Hendricks’s findings due by June 15 and the insurance department to probe abuses thoroughly. The governor urges ensuring honesty of companies writing New York policies.
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Albany
Higains
Hendricks
Higgins
West
Insurance Department
New York
Frick to Hit Back in Equitable Affairs
Pittsburg June reports say H C Frick sought to clear personal ties with the Equitable. He held talks with H C McEldowney of Union Trust and A W Mellen of Mellen National Bank. Rumors claim Frick may push Hyde from bank boards as McEldowney allegedly ordered Equitable accounts moved. Both presidents refused comment.
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Pittsburg
H. C. Frick
Equitable
H. C. McEldowney
Union Trust Company
A. W.mellen
Mellen National Bank
Frick
Mr. Hyde
M. E. Ingalls to resign from Equitable Life as director
Cincinnati report states M B Ingalls plans resignation within hours, saying the majority control by Alexander and Hyde blocks reform. He cites disorganized condition, extravagance, and neglect, noting a new chairman centralizes power while officers remain subordinate. He sees potential for future profit if management changes.
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Ey Telegraph
the Tribune
Cincinnati
M. B. Ingalls
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New-York
Equitable
The
Neware Life Insurance Company Faces Coil of Reforms
General discussions on life insurance management and policy methods, spurred by the Equitable society troubles, are triggering changes in other insurers. It was learned yesterday that the Neware Life Insurance Company, based in bad rus.
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Equitable Society
Neware Life Insurance Company
Bad Rus
New York Life Publishes Bulletins On Mutuality And Dividends
A New York Life official denied Frick report links to reviving annual dividend policies. Notices outline mutuality concepts and the policy for those dissatisfied with Equitable style plans. The firm also defends agent contracts amid rumors of commission cuts. It details executive salaries including John A. McCall at $100,000 and vice presidents' pay.
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Frick
Equitable
New-York Life Company
ow-York Ifc
New-York
Tribune
John A. McCall
George W. Perkins
Thomas A. Buckner
Darwin P. Kingsley
Eight Years for Lobley in Swindle Case
Samuel Edwards Lobley received eight years in Sing Sing after pleading guilty to complicity in swindling the Equitable Life Assurance Society of 27815 dollars using a stolen policy. Judge Crane condemned the crime as relentless, noting the defendant’s long criminal history and lack of excuse. Separately in Mineola Supreme Court, Franklin G. Lord’s suit against the Equitable Life is heard on a demurrer to allow other parties to join as defendants, with arguments likely Saturday.
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Sing Sing
Samuel Edwards Lobley
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Jesus
Crane
Kings County Court
Lobrey
Lord
Supreme Court
Mineola
Long Island
Yeterday
Franklin G. Lord
Rensselaer Kennedy
Hempstead
Frre
Rachel Lenox Kennedy
Alfonso da Navarro
Malcolm McMartin
Samuel W. Lambert
Martha
Alexander Lambert
Edward Lambert
Charles A. Morse
DIES IN LODGE ROOM IN BROOKLYN AT 60
John Schloen, longtime Brooklyn resident active in several lodges, collapsed and died during a Allemania Lodge meeting at The Assembly Pierrepont Street Brooklyn. He had planned to attend the next meeting after a period of absence. He left his home in good health and was survived by a widow and two children.
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Allemania Lodge
A. M
Pierrepontst
Brooklyn
John Schloen
Long Island Hospital
Schloen
Bothet
Youngest great grandma link celebrates wedding in Michigan
Laporte Indiana reports George Linton married Maud J. Love in Prescott Michigan on his birthday's 98th anniversary. Bride, 35, a former schoolteacher, inherits six stepdaughters. Sinton's second marriage makes him youngest great grandfather. Also Boston sea race notes six fast schooners from Chesapeake to harbor. George W. Wells of Bath leads.
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the Tribune
Laporte
Ind
George Linton
Maud J. Love
Prescott
Mich
Sinton
Boston
Chesapeake
George W. Wells
Bath
Cape Cod
Wells
Prescott Palmer
Maud Palmer
Addison E. Bullard
Alice M. Colburn
Bungalow Furniture Under Price
A catalog-style display of ash framed Summer furniture with cane panels and burlap cushions. The collection includes about thirty five pieces with prices ranging from five to thirty one dollars, detailing items such as bungalow tables, arm chairs, settees, lounges, and sofas with burlap seats and cane tops.
CHINAWARE For the Summer Cottage or Hotel
An advertisement touts china and chamber toilet sets for summer cottages and hotels. It lists various sets with piece counts, styles, and price/value comparisons including English, Austrian, French, and porcelain options, plus elaborate patterns and gilt details.
The White Sale of Linens Grips New York Households
A June sale drives steep discounts on fine linens and damask wares at hotels and merchants. Tallied items include 18x27 inch damask tray cloths, hemstitched scarfs, bleached tea cloths, lace squares, and table scarfs with prices slashed from several dollars to fractions, as manufacturers’ samples and special lots move from third floor displays.
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New York
June Sale of Bedspreads Offers White Sale Discounts
A fine variety of white bedspreads in several styles and weights, suitable for summer. The items are rarely sold at a price, but for this White Sale we secured better economies, enabling savings on quality bedding.
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Marseilles
Wanamaker's
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Bendit
Missouri
Defence
Company
Burns
Ambergris
WEW
Brooklyn Fire Salvage CO
Jacob H. Schiff
M. E. Ingalls
New-Fyore Life Policies
Mber
Fifth Avenue
Doulton
Mermod
Jagcard & King
Kyou
Lobley
Se Yranncorp Sree
Wanamaker
Adomebody
Stewart
Astor Place
Wanamaker Sxfords
Field Haviland
Soworth
John Wanamaker
A. T. Stewart & Co
Broadway
Fourth Ave
Ninth and Tenth Streets
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