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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1906

Page

6

Jersey City Loses Bid Over Traction Charter

Trenton June 11. Mayor Fagan and Corporation Counsel George L. Record concede first defeat to Public Service Corporation. Supreme Court rules Jersey City case against taxing rolling stock and confirms charter validity for North Jersey Traction Company. City to press other franchise suits. Record vows immediate appeal.

Trenton Fagan Jersey City George L. Record Public Service Corporation Supreme Court Sait North Jersey Traction Company The Tribune Asbury Park

Take Up Manhattan Bridge Bids

A New York City special committee including Controller Metz Borough President Ahearn and Borough President Coler heard bids for the Manhattan bridge. The Ryan Parker bids faced challenge over sureties while Conway urged readvertisement. The matter was referred to Corporation Counsel for opinion with a report due Friday.

Metz Ahearn Manhattan Coler Brooklyn McGowan Board of Aldermen Manhattan Bridge Ryan-Parker Company Stevenson Thomas F. Conway John Pierce Company Ryan-Parker Don- Metz Edward M. Grout Ryan- Parker Company John C. Rodgers

Graduation at Packer Institute In Brooklyn

Fifty young women received diplomas from President Truman J. Backus at Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn last night. Seventeen are bound for colleges. graduates wore white gowns and formed a square in the auditorium. Dr Backus presided. student orations included Dickens as a Reformer and The Tyranny of Fashion. Miss Helen Dudley, class president, delivered the valedictory.

Truman J. Backus Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn Institute Joralemon Street Backus Dickens A. Madeleine Dickie Florence E. Montgomery Hortense G. Tedemagi Ruth Gillette Hardy Helen Dudley

Employes Quit the Philippines

Manila June 11 The annual report of Executive Secretary A W Fergusson to Governor General Ide notes limited improvement in conditions over the past year and difficulty in securing Americans to remain in service. He cites Americans unwilling to settle long term in the Philippines and suggests permanent Philippine appointments with transfers to the federal service after a reasonable period.

Manila Suez A. W. Fergusson Ide Fergusson Executive Bureau Mr. Ee

Dorkins Man Proposes Million Dollar Scheme to Governor Swanson

J B Crooks of Dorkins Fairfield County South Carolina writes Gov Swanson claiming a million dollar plan. He says he has no money but claims to be the luckiest man alive and says he has been left to illuminate the world.

the Tribune Richmond J. B. Crooks Dorkins Fairfield County S. c Swanson

Garland funds outdoor hospital for crippled children

Providence June 11 through the philanthropy of James A Garland a well known yachtsman of New York plans are being made for an outdoor hospital in connection with the Rhode Island Hospital for crippled children on Prudence Island Narragansett Bay. Mr Garland owns the Chase farm there and will pay all expenses of the hospital which will accommodate about twenty five.

the Tribune Providence James A. Garland New York Rhode Island Hospital Prudence Island Narragansett Bay Garland Chase Farm

Lightning Ignites Gas Fire in Burnt House

A fire in Burnt House, Ritchie County, West Virginia, is consuming eight million feet of natural gas daily after a lightning strike ignited the gas from a well. The flames rise up to five hundred feet, lighting the surrounding area at night before the well could be capped.

Parkersburg W. Va Burnt House Ritchie County

Shorter Hours Granted at National Cash Register

Dayton June 1 Four thousand employees cheered as the National Cash Register Company announced approval of a fifty four hour week. Workers will save half holidays on Saturdays in summer. General Manager Hugh Chalmers will cover part of the expenses for all the employees and their immediate families for a ten day outing at Eagle City in August.

the Tribune Dayton Ohio National Cash Register Company Hugh Chalmers Igan City

Guffey quits race as dissent roils PennsylvaniaDemocrats

Colonel James M. Guffey, longtime Democratic national committeeman in Pittsburg, resigns from the gubernatorial nomination fight amid near unanimous party revolt. He sought to name a Democratic candidate as convention set for June 27, while about thirty members urged endorsement of Lewis J Emery.

Pittsburg James M. Guffey Guffey Therty Lewis J. Emery de Lanean Venlion

German praises New York hospitals by Berlin gynecologist

Professor Alfred Duehrssen of Berlin, a leading gynecologist, visits New York at the invitation of surgical societies. He praises local hospitals, notes thirty four operations here mainly for cancer, and compares American women favorably in health and vigor. He plans to return to Berlin next Thursday.

Alfred Duchissen Imperial University of Berlin Hotel Astor United States Duehrssen Lorenz Vienna Berlin Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Hot Springs St. Louis Chicago Boston Buffalo New York

Detention House Squad Reorganized After Escape Incident

Commissioner Bingham announced shifts at the House of Detention and nearby stations following an escape by two women witnesses in the Spriggs “shite slave” case. Sergeant Casey moved to Mulberry Street, Hastings to the 57th Prec tion, and the six House of Detention patrolmen reassigned. Roundsman Dinan listed precinct and station.

Bingham Casey House of Detention Mulberry Street Grand Avenue Brooklyn Thomas K. Hastings Flushing Avenue Spriggs Bennett Patrick J. Dinan

Team Owners Convene At Hotel Cadillac For Annual Convention

The fifth annual convention of the Team Owners Association of America opened at the Hotel Cadillac in Manhattan with over 150 delegates. National President Henry C Knight of Boston led the session as Isaac Goldberg of New York and Alderman McGowan welcomed attendees. Discussions covered the role of trucking, current practicality of automobile trucking, and street paving innovations led by George W. Tillson of Brooklyn.

Team Owners’ Association of America Cadillac Broadway 43D Street Henry Co. Knight Boston Isaac Goldberg New York Team Owners’ Association McGowan Board of Aldermen George W. Tillson Brooklyn Tillson

Atlantic Telephone Protest Over City Franchise Delay

Through president John M. Shaw the Atlantic Telephone Company protests the thirty day extension given to the New York Telephone Company to consider the city resolution. Mayor McClellan said he could not understand counsel Martin W. Littleton’s claim of board unfairness. The board has not acted and the resolutions await Board of Estimate consideration next Friday.

John M. Shaw Atlantic Telephone Company Board of Estimate New York Telephone Company McClellan Martin W. Littleton Atlantic Company

Pierce faces possible attachment in oil hearing

St Louis June 1 H Clay Pierce chairman Waters Pierce Oil Co was expected as chief witness but is in New York. Attorney General Hadley refused continuance and warned of attachment. Hearing adjourned to Friday with order Pierce must appear for examination.

St. Louis H. Clay Pierce Waters-Pierce Oil Company New York John D. Johnson Waters-Pierce Company H.S. Priest Hadley Pierce Stewart

Morton Perjury Trial Opens with Jury Fully Seated

At the close of day one of the trial of Harry Morton the policeman charged with perjury in the Berthe Clarche case, the jury had been selected. Colonel Robert Townsend and William G Kerr represent Morton with Assistant District Attorney Train leading the prosecution.

Harry Morton Berthe Clarche Robert Townsend William G. Kerr Morton Train

Fifth annual Rose Show at New York Botanical Garden

The fifth annual Rose Show of the New York Horticultural Society opens at 1 p.m. today at the Botanical Garden in Bronx Park. The public may enter free of charge and will see all flowers in season on display.

New York Horticultural Society Botanical Garden Bronx Park

Missionary priest declared insane after explosion warning

The Rev. A. Arthur Anderson of Bloomsburg New Jersey who began a trip by automobile to render aid to the city after a predicted explosion was adjudged insane yesterday. He will soon be taken to an asylum in Morris Plains New Jersey where his mother resides.

A. Arthur Anderson Bloomsburg N. J Bellevue Hospital Morris Plains

Denial of Wage Rise Amid Strike Quiets Tension

Colonel W. C. Greene telegram to Greene Consolidated Caper Company in New York asserts workers back to prior conditions, denies wage increases, martial law withdrawn, saloons open, and labor situation clarified with expected long term benefits.

W. C. Greene New York The Greene Consolidated Caper Company

Broadway Deal Prompts Purchase Talks For 135 and 137

The Title Insurance Company of New York has approached the Trust Company of America to buy Nos. 135 and 137 Broadway. Contracts are due to be signed today as the property, valued near $2,000, appears in a thirteen story office building with a 40.3 foot Broadway frontage and 153 foot Cedar street depth. Nearby development includes the Boreel Building, with other area transactions noted, including several sales across Manhattan and substantial rents.

The Title Insurance Company of New York Trust Company of America Broadway Title Insurance Company Cedar St Boreel William A. White & Sons South Manhattan Realty Company John St William and Johnsts McVickar, Gaillard Realty Company William G. Park E. M. Scott East 74Th St

Guthman Company Buys West Side Apartment Houses

A. Guthman & Co purchases two six story elevator apartment houses at No 233 to 239 West 107th street on a 100 by 100.11 foot plot. The payment includes a Broadway block front on the east side between 160th and 161st streets sized 199.19 by 100 feet. Knapp & Co acted as brokers.

A. Guthman & Co Clarence M. Busch 107Th St Broadway 160Th 161St St Knapp & Co

Realty firm sells Biltmore at West 129th Street

The William Rosenzweig Realty Operating Company sold the six story elevator apartment house known as the Biltmore at 261 and 263 West 129th Street to a client of Morris J. Hirsch. The property measures 0x99.11 feet and change.

William Rosenzweig

Mechanics' Liens from West Side Addresses and NYC Firms

A historical NYC list presents mechanic's liens against owners and contractors. Entries include Universal Compound Company versus American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Institute of Electric Engineers, Wells Bros. Company. Union Construction and Waterproofing Company against New York Edison Company. FP. J. Carlin Construction Company with Berliner & Greenberg as owners. and multiple other liens with owners and contractors named, plus specific properties and monetary amounts.

Universal Compound Company American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Institute of Electric Engineers Wells Bros. Company Cnaesss Anes Union Construction and Waterprofing Company New York Edison Company FP. J. Carlin Construction Company Hughes Ave E. S Ft. S Arthur Co Jenkins Louis Bahlul John R. Doscher 3d_ave Lawrence Keane 205Th St n_ s Mosholu Parkway Michael Lagari Emilia Padalota Madison Ave Torkel Larsen William Dewey Coir Oue Janes Decescents St. Nicholas Ave Pasquale Mascle Agt John Doe John J. Hear Contraca Ae

Westchester Realty Buys Scarsdale Mercer Property

Hudson Realty Company purchases sixty three acres fronting Palmer Road Heathcote Road and Fennimore avenue in Scarsdale Westchester County. Mr Hydeman notes property rents at $225,000. James S Metcalfe buys the old Clock farm at Bedford Station about eighty acres with a large dwelling for roughly $25,000.

Hydeman Hudson Realty Company Mercer Palmer Road Heathcote Road Fennimore Ave Scarsdale Westchester County James S. Metcalfe Thomas Holden Bedford Station

Bronx sale of Adee tract nets $120000 for 137 lots

George W. Bard conducted yesterday's sale at the Bronx Salesrooms selling 137 Adee tract lots in three hours. Prices ranged from $700 to $1,400, totaling $120,000.

George W. Bard Bronx Adee

Real estate sales fill New York ledger with multiunit blocks

A long list records William J. Roome selling three four story tenement houses on Second avenue to Mrs. Lawrence W. Wilson and other brokers detailing numerous sales. Properties include five and six story flats with stores on avenues from East 6th to West 159th, plus parcels along Riverside Drive and Columbus Avenue. Buyers include Isaac Rosenwasser, Morris Semon, and George F. Picken among many others.

William J. Roome Second Ave 41St St Lawrence W. Wilson Charles Griffith Moses and East 4Th St Solomon Leff Philip A. Payton, Jr Bernard Oppenheimer West 135Th St Slawson & Hobbs Anna C. Schnosenberg Stoep West List St E. V. Pescia & Co Levy Essex St Lowenstein, Papas & Co William Lyman Broadway 184Th SL Texibox I. Gingeld Lyman M. Bernstein Frankenthaler James l. Wells Riverside Drive Fort Washington Park Wells H. Weissstock D. Sylvan Crakow Jacob Marks Atlantic Realty Company Times Realty and Construction Company 13Th St George F. Picken Minnie Berger East 180Th St Lehman & Harlem Company Robert Levers Louis Weiss Columbus Ave Louis Jacobs Monroe Simons Louis Celler F. William Sohns Hugo Heyman J. Peyser Park Ave Hart & Engel L. Sladus Madison Ave E. Kunze 1St Ave Charles Michel Isaac Rosenwasser East 12Th St Frieda Hart Martin Engel Lexington Ave 98Th St Stoloff & Kronover East 6Th St Schwab Realty Company Madison St Jennings St

Real Estate Transfers on 45th and 34th Streets

Real estate transfers include Isidor Jackson to May E Williamson for 45th Street Nos 45 West parcel 17 by 100.5, a $35,000 mortgage. Bankers' Esting Company to Oppenheim Collins & Co for 34th Street Nos 33 and 35 West 48 by 80. James W Howard to Charles M Rosenthal for St Nicholas Place area 25 by 100 with a $5,000 mortgage. Additional transfers involve Lawyers' Realty Company to Charles M Rose and Potter to Oppenheim Collins & Co, with multiple street-area parcels and mortgage actions.

45Th St No & West Isidor Jackson May E Williamson 34Th St West Bankers’ Esting Company Oppenheim, Collins & Co Mortemee Sao Hein Cock Herecenacs St Nicholas Place James W Howard Charles M_ Rosenthal Lawyers’ Realty Company Charles M Rose Mobat Oorssess Charles M Rosenthal Potter Betlgow

Archibald Named Deputy Commissioner of Licenses

James P. Archibald former president of the Central Federated Union was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Licenses by Commissioner Bogart. The position pays $3000 annually and takes effect immediately.

James P. Archibald Central Federated Union Bogart

Auction sales yesterday on Fort Washington Park and Undercliff area

Yesterday's notices show private and voluntary sales along Fort Washington Park and Undercliff avenue. Purchases included William W Berg at 4750, Nathan Sameth and J Cohen at 3600 and 4600, with multiple 25 by 100 foot lots and several withdrawals and remainders.

Vesey St James Ll. Wells Boulevard Lafayette Fort Washington Park Undercliff Ave Sedgwick Ave William W Berg W S Fifith St Nathan Sameth J Cohen 176Th St Underclift Ave 176Th Ft

Schieffelin estate tract voluntary sale in The Bronx

Bryan J Kennelly reports a voluntary sale of The Schieffelin estate tract comprising 325 lots and three cottages at Williamsbridge. The property sits along Bronxwood Laconia Faulding and Old Furth avenues and 224th to 228th streets including Corsa Lane. Input lists multiple parcels with addresses, legal actions, and due amounts related to foreclosures and taxes.

Vesey St Joseph P Day East Broadway Market St Union Bank of Brooklyn Agt Cella Elias Indiv Admx Jacob Brenner Teldor Cohn East Enc Ave Lockwood Louis Brandt Fettretch O P Willman Sth Priciwg P'J Olwell Olwell James Ridgway Charles Donohue Bryan J. Kennelly Schieffelin Williamsbridge Bronxwood Laconia Faulding and Old Furth Aves Corsa Lane

Reading and Pennsylvania rail interests weigh B and O stock sale

Wall Street interests tied to Reading and Pennsylvania companies doubted a Pennsylvania Railroad plan to sell its Baltimore and Ohio stock to Reading. The Pennsylvania held about 90.3 million in common and 21.48 million in preferred B and O stock, while Lake Shore and Michigan Southern held substantial Reading shares. Traffic relations show B O, Reading, and Jersey Central cooperating for years.

Wall Street Reading Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore & Ohio Baltimore & Ohile Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Reading First Lake Shore Baltmore & Ohio Jersey Central

Jersey City Carpenters Strike Debuts Open Shop Rule

Hudson County master carpenters enforce an open shop policy while union journeymen strike. Jersey City hosts employer headquarters as pickets at ferries and stations guard the site. About 200 non union workers were hired but many reportedly abandoned work under the protest. Employers express confidence they will secure contracts with protection.

Hudson County Jersey City Cave

Legal Notices Fragment Seeks Bond Action at Street Addresses

The record lists parties including Joseph Short agent Helen Puget and Samuel Hernstein agent George Harris with a January 25 1006 date by bond. It cites properties at 15000 Lewis Street, Now 227 and 220, and names David Levinson as agent with a $5375 amount.

St., No Joseph Short Helen Puget Samuel Hernstein George Harris By Bond Lewis St David Levinshon

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