Russian girl shoots physician tied to past inquest
Coroner and district attorney review attendant circumstances after Sarah Koten, a 22-year-old Russian probationary nurse, shot Dr. Martin W. Auspitz outside his East 93rd Street clinic. Authorities reexamine her account of alleged wrongs and the doctor’s conduct at his sanatorium, including a 1907-08 inquest into Sophia Kolberg’s death and related payments. The case follows prior near-fatal incidents involving the doctor and women connected to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Koten
Martin W. Auspitz
Narburger
District Attorney
Auspitz
No. 157
East 93d Street
Louis Rosenheim
Francis O'Connor
Marburger
Sophia Kolberg
Koren Girls
Auspit
Hannah Jensen
East Sth Street
Koren
West 155Th Street
Harlem
Kernochan
Harburger
Criminal Courts
Russia
Tombs
du Vivier
Hoboken Dog Bites Three Men. One Victim From Orange
A brown and white mongrel bit three men in Hoboken yesterday. The first victim, Dr. Ralph OReilly of Orange, was injured after the dog had already attacked others. Authorities responding to the incident collected the animal for rabies testing and cautioned residents to avoid stray dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Ralph Oreilly
Orange
Patrolman Cauterizes Wound After Rabies Concern
A patrolman treated a leg wound with cauterization and was allowed to take the dog home for two weeks to observe possible rabies development, ensuring the animal’s health status is monitored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrick
Wind-up rally in Newark on bishops' law
About two thousand gathered at Kurz's Coliseum Park for a Liberal rally urging a repeal of the bishops' law. Speakers included Rev. Edmund Wasson, Mayor Jacob Haussling, and George Von Skal. Sheriff Frank H. Sommer defended enforcing the law and warned of arrests for derogatory remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasson
Haussling
Protests Planned Over Oklahoma Anti-Trust Bill
Oklahoma City business groups prepare to protest the anti-trust bill awaiting Governor Haskell's signature. Oil and gas interests will also challenge the excess tax law. External speakers include E. C. Simmons of St. Louis, chairman of the National Prosperity Association, and E. J. Troy, secretary of the St. Louis Manufacturers' Association, at upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Haskell
E. C. Simmons
St. Louis
National Prosperity Association
Kinsey joins Stevens Institute Faculty at Hoboken
Alfred S. Kinsey, once a shop boy at Stevens Institute Hoboken, was made a faculty member yesterday in charge of the shops where he began his career. His work earned the attention of Professor Denton who made him private secretary as he advanced to expert draftsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Kinsey
Stevens Institute
Hoboken
Mr. Kinsey
Denton
Niehaus Chosen to Sculpt Paul Jones Statue
Charles Niehaus of New York has been selected by the John Paul Jones Monument Commission as sculptor for the Washington monument funded by a $50,000 congressional appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
June
Charles Niehaus
New York
John Paul Jones Monument Commission
Congress
Harlem Detective Chief Swap Sees Captain Carey Replaced
Commissioner transfers Captain Arthur Carey from the Harlem branch to the Fifth avenue station Brooklyn and moves Captain Edward C. Barnett to Harlem. Carey’s men complained of his harshness, though the Commissioner praised him as a good man who overworked the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Arthur Carey
Harlem
Detective Bureau
Edward C. Barnett
Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
Carey
Harlem Bureau
No Bail for Whitmore in Hudson County Court
The Whitmore bail application was withdrawn by Counsellor Simpson as state attorneys plan to retry this term. Four of five detained witnesses were released on $0.50 daily support. $75 fees held as appearance security for Charlotte McDonald known as Georgia Dickinson. Boatmen Albert Thompson and Frederick Kirkman received partial fees with $50 cash bail retained from each. Frank Engiert left his savings book as security. Bartlett remained jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Whitmore
Hudson County
Simpson
Garven
Charlotte McDonald
Georgia Dickinson
Albert Thompson
Frederick Kirkman
Frank Engiert
Bartlett
M Connell Announces Cure System at Carnegie Hall
Andrew McConnell, head of the Universal Science Society, unveiled a new cure system claiming to treat all chronic diseases with a one month regime. The audience enrolled at $5 for life guidance while deposits and full payments were taken, with McConnell asserting that a person can avoid death by proper understanding of the body battery. He touts cures for paralysis, heart disease, insomnia, indigestion, and aging, including mail courses and anecdotal successes, noting a North Carolina man and a woman cured after two weeks and a few weeks respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McConnell
Universal Science Society
Carnegie Hall
McConnell
A&a
North Carolina
Former New Yorker Found Dead in Los Angeles Hotel
The body of George W. Arndt, secretary of the Los Angeles Chamber of Mines, was found in a Hotel Rosslyn room, apparently after he shot himself during the night. Ill health is given as the probable cause. he was once prominent in New York insurance circles and connected with Harriman interests in Arizona. Abraham Arndt of Arndt & Bro. suggested they may be distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
George W. Arndt
Abraham Arndt
Arndt & Bro
Fulton Street
New York City
West
Ohio Society Closes Season at Waldorf-Astoria
The Ohio Society of New York held its final summer meeting at the Waldorf-Astoria. President John J. McCook praised the group and noted $23,000 in well invested funds and cash in bank, the largest balance in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
John J. McCook
Brooklyn Transit Chief Talks on Bridge Franchises
SCREWS FOR THE B. 8. T Illcox and Commissioner Bassett of the Public Service Commission met with President Winter of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company yesterday to discuss a franchise for an elevated structure on Flatbush avenue extension and exclusive use of two elevated tracks on the Manhattan Bridge. The company said it would not bid for the subway loop linking the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, citing heavy grades and profitability concerns. The PSC aims to press BRT to reconsider while exploring multi-level bridge track plans involving eight tracks for elevated, surface, Fourth Avenue subway, and Interborough routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illcox
Bassett
Public Service Commission
Winter
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Commission
Flatbush Avenue
Manhattan Bridge
W. 8. Menden
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Willcox
Fifth Avenue
Hudson Avenue
Fourth Avenue Subway
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Fourth Avenue
Long Island Railroad
Ice Commission
Sums Up Transit Suit Against Metropolitan Securities
Joseph H. Choate, counsel for the receivers of the New York City Railway Company, urged in court that $4,964,000 remains unpaid on an $8,000,000 1907 agreement to fund needed improvements. He argued against immediate repayment and noted the machinery of the financing had already moved, making further controls impractical and potentially bankrupting if demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Choate
New York City Railway Company
Metropolitan Securities Company
Mr. Choate
Cravatheon
Choate
Cravath
Transit celebration on City Island plans rise from railroad talks
City Island residents hailed a promised upgrade after a Public Service Commission hearing. Pelham Park and City Island Railroad managers agreed to replace four of nine antique cars, with four new ones, and repair the roadbed. Residents had gathered at PSC offices seeking action on a complaint, but found the hearing concluded and left reassured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island
Jamaica
Pelham Park Railroad Company
City Island Railroad Company
Eustis
Public Service Commission
Bartow
Belden’s Point
City Island
Missionary Training Suggested in Public Schools
Clifton Springs New York June recommendation to start missionary education in public schools and continue in colleges and churches. Rev Morris W Ehnes spoke at the morning session of the International Missionary Conference. Afternoon focused on cooperative work by denominations in foreign fields. Evening discussed Changed Interpretation of the Great Commission with talks by J Campbell White and Bishop F W Warne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Springs
N. Y
Morris W. Ehnes
International Missionary Conference
J. Campbell White
F. W. Warne
College Girls in Stores Move From Teaching to Department Buying
A Wellesley alumna reports on opportunities for women in large department stores. Women buyers rise from cashier roles, with training from shops and small towns. Despite limited college recognition, educated women can prove their value through logic and people skills, as wage paths expand and store practices modernize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley College
Princeton Class Day Attracts Large Commencement Crowd
Princeton observed class day with exercises in Alexander Hall led by T. S. Clark and T. S. Butler. Ivy planting by C. H. Hamill, ivy oration by A. F. E. Stuart, pipe breaking around the cannon, and a Glee Club concert followed by the sophomore dance. Pageant patrons included Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Alexander Hall
T. S. Clark
New York
T. S. Butler
Henry van Dykeld
Nassau Hall
H. Hamill
A. F E. Stuart
Indianapolis
R. W. Forsythe
A. G. Maury
R. W. Durstine
Grover Cleveland
G. B. McClellan
Henry van Dyke
Woodrow Wilson
Andrew Carnegie
A. Armour
A. van Rensselaer
B. Brooks
C. C. Cuyler
Co. H Dodge
H. A. Garfield
C. W. Henry
Junius Morgan
J. T. Pyle
M. T. Pyne
Bayard Stockton
Normal College Draws Over Six Hundred Applicants
More than six hundred girls applied yesterday at the Normal College of the city at Park avenue and 68th street for instruction preparatory to the upcoming entrance examinations for the high school program. Commencement is set for June 3 with seventy B A degrees to be awarded. Speeches will be delivered by Egerton bk Winthrop Jr, M A Bherman, Dr. Thomas Hunter, and John Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College of the City
Park Avenue
68Th Street
Egerton Bk. Winthrop, Jr
Board of Education
M. A Bherman
Thomas Hunter
John Greene
Health in Little Journeyings to Escape Restless Fatigue
A woman advocates a short country break to relieve nerve strain from city life and a heavy home overhaul. Friends discuss spring plans, responsibilities, and Betty’s convalescence as they consider taking a brief away from duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacke
Eandren
Ccul
Jeemer
Wen
Betty
Talaga
The Tribune Pattern Waist Design Debuts Graceful Style
A Tribune pattern showcases a fancy waist design noted for its attractive lines and versatility. The late chimeriche chemisette, lace and net fabrics, and tucked drapery create a fashionable silhouette with novel sleeves and trim.
Embroidered Filet Dress Pattern Details and Materials
A period fashion note lists materials for a medium size dress pattern No. 6.0% requiring 3 yards 1.29 yards 27 or 1% inches wide silk and cotton mixes. It mentions lace edging, net chemisette, banding, drapery trim, girdle, and 29 pattern bust sizes 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 with mail order details and 1 cent pattern postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Tritant
Domestic Discord at Luna Park Shows Turmoil by Camera Obscura
A disturbance breaks out at Luna Park in Coney Island during dinner as Frederic Thompson and Henry Rieh escort a distressed husband and his wife, Mrs Haskins of Manhattan, amid accusations of infidelity seen via the Camera Obscura mirror. Two young women stand with the man as a manager posts a sign outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Luna
Luna Park
Coney Island
Frederic Thompson
Henry Rieh
Camera Obscura
Haskins
East Tist Street
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Niehaus
Paul Jones
Harsh
Whitmore
M'Connell
Aglow
NEW Yorker
Los Angeles Chamber of Mines
Ohio Society
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
P. S
Mr. Winter
Mr. Cravath
Met. Securities
Old Nassau
Normal College
Mr. Thompson
Rochester
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Thos. J. Bwaysad
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Erie
Sth St
Jersey City
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