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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1907

Page

11

Teachers Fund Question At Board Meeting In New York

General Wingate pressed for an inquiry into a fund raised by Interborough Association of Women Teachers to influence the equal pay bill. He cited a reported $18.4 subscription, with $8 disbursed and $10.06 unaccounted for, and urged tracing beneficiaries and use of the money.

George W. Wingate Board of Education Greater New York Albany General Wingate Agj Maxwell Nathan S. Jonas Jonas Abraham Stern Principais Thomas J. Higgins Senator White Higgins Stern New York City Wingate Interborough Association of Women Teachers

Missing Brooklyn physician Dr Zipser Vanishes After House Call

Dr Benjamin W Zipser twenty six of 3520 East 4th Street failed to return home from Greenpoint after a 4 30 PM call. Relatives reported the disappearance to police and Deputy Commissioner Hanson will lead the search. Zipser, tall and thin, wore a gray suit and Panama hat and had recent medical training from Cornell.

Greenpoint Benjamin W. Zipser East 4Th Street Hanson Zipser Brooklyn The College of the City of New York Cornell Medical School

Fort Hamilton Troop Diagnosed With Acute Indigestion

Fort Hamilton camp reports W A Sternbetz of Company E 13th Heavy Artillery fell ill after meals and was treated at the post hospital. Doctors diagnosed acute indigestion rather than stomach poisoning and he recovered to report for duty. Several others were treated for minor cuts and bruises but remained on duty.

W. A. Sternbetz 13Th Heavy Artillery Fort Hamilton C. Ricker Janett Steinbetz Sternbetz

Courtroom Oddity On Spitting Incident Ends In Fine

Ralph Nathan a lawyer acting as his own counsel was fined $1 after arrest for spitting on an elevated train. He sought to examine the patrolman. the witness claimed he dug Nathan in the back and Nathan claimed he swallowed his spit. In a separate crash, James E Jenkins and bride were aboard a northbound Eighth Avenue car when it struck their carriage at 122nd Street. they escaped unharmed aside from shock, and they resumed their trip to Jamestown after wedding vows at 243 West 1224 Street.

Ralph Nathan Third Avenue Health Department Nathan Whitman James E. Jenkins Va- Tuna Eighth Avenue 122D Street John Smith J. Hood Wright Hospital Jamestown West 1224 Street

Mrs Russell Sage Donates $10 for Festival Tickets

Mrs Russell Sage sent a $10 check to Edward McCormack secretary of the Belvidere Voluntary Aid Association of Park Employes. The money funds twenty tickets to the summer night festival at the Manhattan Casino to aid the sick and support the fund. Proceeds will benefit the association.

Russell Sage Edward McCormack Belvidere Voluntary Aid Association of Park Employes Manhattan Casino T, ¢ Association

Central Must Pay $100000 in Landmark Trial

The First Judicial Department awarded Mrs. Sarah F. L. Read $100000 against New York Central after a Van Cortlandt Park crash in June 1964. Her husband, George Read, was killed when a crossing bell failed and a northbound train struck their car. Chauffeur and others injured. Noakes family received $35000 in combined awards. George W. Weissenbach represented Mrs. Read with A. Gerald Chapin co-counsel.

First Judicial Department New York Central Sarah F. L. Read van Cortlandt Park Read George Noakes Putnam Division Mr. Read Miss Noakes

Graduates at Brooklyn Poly Inspire $2,000,000 Drive

Dr Frederick W Atkinson urged a $2 million fund for Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute during commencement at the Schubert Theatre. He noted subscriptions to date and that over $1,909 remained to be pledged as the college outlined growth, with three professors resigning and to receive pensions from the Carnegie Foundation. James Melin Wiley delivered oration and valedictory, earning dual engineering degrees.

Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute Schubert Theatre Frederick W. Atkinson Atkinson Brooklyn Gustav Herzberg Brainerd Kellogg Charles Ami Lador

Tower Mystery May Out To Sale In Wardencliffe

Sheriff Wells of Suffolk County advertises the Tesla tower at Wardencliffe for sale after Nikola Tesla fails to satisfy a judgment of 1108 20. The large steel and cement structure, sunk 150 feet and 150 feet high, was built on Tesla’s two hundred acres. Its purpose remains closely guarded though many believe it demonstrated his Mars communication theory. Dr. James Warden holds the judgment.

Nikola Tesla Mars Wardencliffe Sheriff Wells Suffolk County Tesla James W. Warden

Brooklyn Woman Subdues Burglar on Roof

Mrs Emma Armtzer of Brooklyn subdued an alleged burglar on the roof of an apartment building at 165 Patchen Avenue. The man, part of a Manhattan gang, resisted, then was pinioned by Armtzer who seized him from behind and handed him to police with two skeleton keys in his hand.

Patchen Avenue Brooklyn Emma Armtzer Manhattan Armtzer Jefferson Avenue Margaret Ayling

Potter's Field End for Once-Famed Soprano Kate Lillienthal

Kate Lillienthal a once noted concert singer was buried in potter's field in Flatbush after no friend or relative claimed her body. She was arrested June 2 by a Hamilton Avenue patrolman for drink and exposure and died last Saturday in Brooklyn Hospital after a period of delirium tremens. Her life included studies in Leipsic Berlin and Bonn, marriage at nineteen to a wealthy man who owned Rhine vineyards, three children, and a later estrangement that left her homeless and addicted. She wandered until arrest and died amid poverty and anonymity.

Kate Lillienthal Potter's Field Flatbush Hamilton Avenue Raymond Street Brooklyn America Manhattan Hamburg Avenue Broadway

State Camp Inspectors Watch Guard Live Training

Investigators from the State National Guard stopped at the Peekskill state camp grounds for an informal inspection. Recruits work long hours and the batteries conducted target practice at 2800 to 3300 yards with shrapnel. Visitors included Captain Frank G. Landon George Ldwin and Colonel Walter G. Schuyler, guided by Adjutant General Henry.

Peekskill State National Guard Signal Corps Haverstraw Frank G. Landon George Lt Ldwin Walter G. Schuyler U.S. A Henry

Lawyer Gallagher Faces Conspiracy Charge in Suit Case

George Gallagher a 29 year old New Brighton Staten Island lawyer was arrested by Detective Russo charged with conspiring with George W Castle alias John Thornton Rogers a NYC Railway conductor and John E Simpson to bring a 25000 suit against Maryland Casualty Co for alleged injury to Castle or Rogers in January The case involved a delivery wagon owned by Charles Munch and other named addresses Gallagher’s father reportedly served three terms as Richmond County District Attorney and Gallagher formerly worked for the casualty company as an attorney.

George Gallagher New Brighton Staten Island Russo George W. Castle John Thornton Rogers New York City Railway John E. Simpson Maryland Casualty Company William Street Castle Rogers West Th Street Simpson West 58Th Street Charles Munch Christopher Street Gallagher Richmond County The Casualty Company

Man in Jail Jewel Theft Charge in Harlem

Charles Carbuler, a house painter of 207 Faith Street, was jailed yesterday afternoon on a burglary charge and remanded to Harlem police court with bail set at 1000 dollars. Jewelry valued about ten dollars was recovered later after a report from Mrs Pauline Hoff. A woman delivered the package to a boy at the Hoff apartment and stated it came from Hoff's sister in Artoria.

Charles Carbuler Faith Street East 88Th Steiert Harlem Chary Carbuler Ea Sist Street Pauline Hoff Ryan T Coor

Night naval attack simulates war at Fort Schuyler Fort Totten

A simulated naval assault was staged at Fort Schuyler and Fort Totten during the National Guard encampment. Gun crews fired 12 inch and 3 inch weapons using limited charges, while searchlights tracked enemy ships. Medics, surgeons, and ambulances waited behind the batteries as Major Elmore F. Austin led guardsmen in half the engagement, with Colonel Whistler directing defense. The program planned a land and naval attack on Fort Schuyler tonight and on Fort Totten tomorrow.

Fort Schuyler Forts Totten Sth National Guard of New York Fort Slocum Schuyler Totten National Guard Elmore F. Austin Whistler Fort Totten

Fort Hamilton Troops Brace for Cage and Sea Attack

After two days of hard training state troops at Fort Hamilton rested yesterday with no combat. Officials say the lull is a ruse and expect a combined assault by land and sea later tonight. West Point cadet instructors led gun placements while Governor Hughes may visit the forts for inspection.

Fort Hamilton West Point Forts Wadsworth Schuyler Arthur Murray Ludlow

Wreck Cuts Off Some New York Milk Supply

Kingston June 12 A rear end collision between a freight and coal train on the Ulster and Delaware Railroad at Brodhead Bridge scalded engineers Emmett Silkworth and fireman Arthur Stratton of the coal train. They were taken to Kingston Hospital as the coal train plunged down an embankment wrecking five cars and tearing up track blocking traffic and curtailing New York City's milk supply.

Kingston N. Y Ulster & Delaware Brodhead's Bridge Emmett Silkworth Arthur Stratton Kingston Hospital New York City

Cheesecloth Scrap Feud Ends With Dollar Peace Plan

In Upper Eighth avenue a quarrel over five cents led to a street row between Mildred Wilson and Bernie Melvin, drawing in neighbors and a patrolman. A passing woman suggested a dollar to settle the dispute, Melvin paid, and order was restored.

Eighth Avenue Mildred Wilson Bernie Melvin Mildred Bernie Melvin Ernie Casey Wilson Ucre Mrs. Wilson

Fresh Air Season Opens at Sea Breeze

Fresh air outings planned by the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor aim to reach 25 000 participants by September end at Sea Breeze. Each party is physician checked by Dr Heven Emerson with notes on those needing special care. last year 23 000 went and 400 were kept about ten days. Urgent funds should be sent to R Minturn treasurer No 1 East 22d Street New York City.

Sea Breeze Association For Improving the Heven Emerson R. &. Minturn East 22d Street New York City

Better Steel Rails Subject Of Conference

Pittsburg June 12. Rail makers and railroads will meet next week to seek agreement on a better and more satisfactory steel rail. Manufacturers contend the flange on present rails is tough and causes most railroad accidents. Railroads say they cannot pay more than current prices, with heavier flange rails costing about 28 dollars per ton.

the Tribune Pittsburg

Mather Defends Corporate Honesty at Knox College

Robert Mather president of the Rock Island Railroad spoke at Knox College in Galesburg about the value of corporations for industrial growth while condemning overcapitalization and abuses. He urged caution against bureaucratic control yet urged vigilance against fraud, stressing the average honest businessman and essential integrity of American business.

Galesburg Robert Mather Rock Island Railroad Knox College Mather Hane Gesnett Legion

Donnan Replies To Pres Finley In Virginia Debate

Richmond June 12. A joint meeting of the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association and the American Hardware Manufacturers Association centered on a debate about railway policy. President Finley defended regulation amid Southern growth and canal prospects, while John Donnan blamed railway management for warehouse inefficiencies and delays, urging demurrage penalties.

Richmond Southern Hardware Jobbers’ Association American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association Finley Southern Railway John Donran Southern Hardware Association

Verdict in Cook Case Opens Door to Jury decision

Pittsburg reports a sealed verdict in Lennert S. Cook s bank irregularities case after sharp cross examination by A US Attorney Gibson. The defense cites Lee Clark s death as a factor while Nichols s trial is postponed to October due to illness and examiner absence.

Pittsburg United States Gibson Lennert S. Cook Enterprise National Bank Cook Lake Ir. Lee Clark Forest R. Nichols W. E. Andrews Congress New Mexico Nichols Edward P. Moxey Chicago Clark

Bond agreement extended for Wisconsin Central bonds

A syndicate led by Brown Brothers Edward Sweet George A Fernald and Maitland Coppell extended their agreement on 7 million dollars of Wisconsin Central bonds for one year. The extension delays final payment due July 1 1907 as Duluth extension work is slow. Only seven percent of bonds have been paid and the exact stock ownership remains unclear. The balance was sold to underwriters at 8614.

Plucky Boy Saves Playmate From River Accident

Abraham Levy aged nine and Edward Winkle aged eleven were playing near East 6th Street when a ball fell into the river. Levy fell in on a raft, reached for the ball, lost balance and plunged in. Winkle rescued him and both boys were saved by Patrolmen Coyne and Christie.

East &6Th Street Abraham Levy East List Street Levy Edward Winkle East 86Th Street Winkle Coyne and Christie East 88Th Street

Ryan Interests Back of Savannah Augusta & Northern Railroad

The Ryan interests are tied to the Savannah Augusta and Northern Railroad which this week awarded a $12 million contract to W. J. Oliver of Knoxville for a Georgia line from Savannah to Chattanooga. Chartered previously by J. R. Miller of Stateboro and associates, the venture has raised suspicions that the Miller group acted as fronts. The Oliver award, a former Panama Canal bidder, reinforces the belief that Ryan backers drive the project.

Ryan Savannah, Augusta & Northern Railroad Company W. J. Oliver Knoxville Tenn State of Georgia Savannah Chattanooga J. R. Miller Stateboro Mr. Oliver Panama Canal Ives

Pepper Won't Testify in Vanderbilt Suit

Providence, June 12. The former husband of Mrs. Mary L. Pepper Vanderbilt says he will not travel to New York to testify in the suit brought by Edward Ward Vanderbilt's daughter seeking to declare him incompetent to handle his affairs. George W. Perver, an engraver in Providence, notes he and Mrs. Pepper divorced around 1895 and declares no interest or plan to participate.

the Tribune Providence Mary L. Pepper Vanderbilt New York Edward Ward Vanderbilt George W. Perver

Gore Wins Primary for U S Senator in Oklahoma

Official returns received at Democratic headquarters show F T Gore of Lawton leading Roy Hoffmann of Chandler in the Oklahoma primary for United States Senator. Hoffmann had been announced as a nominee. Unofficial returns from 73 of 75 counties gave C N Haskell a governor’s majority of about 8,000, but Cruce’s campaign questions the result. Official canvass due Monday.

Oklahoma City Okla Ft. P. Gore Lawton United States Roy Hoffmann Chandler Hoffmann C. N. Haskell Lee Cruce

Hummels Appeal Withdrawn In Dodge Morse Case

Abe Hummel serving one year in the penitentiary on Blackwell Island for conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case will serve the full term. District Attorney Jerome said counsel had withdrawn their appeal to the Court of Appeals from the Upstate Division decision affirming the conviction.

Abe” Hummel Blackwell's Island Dodge-Morse Jerome Hummel Court of Appeals Up- Nate

Staten Island Library to Open New Carnegie Branch

The New York Public Library opens a Stapleton branch at Canal and Brock streets on Monday afternoon. It is the 22nd Carnegie library building in the system and the third in Richmond Borough, following Tottenville dedication on November 26, 1904 and Port Richmond on March 18, 1905. Borough President Cromwell will preside at the ceremony.

New York Public Library Stapleton Staten Island Canal and Brock Streets Carnegiebrary Borough of Richmond Tottenville Port Richmond Cromwell

City News in Brief From Harbor Death to Rail Office Move

Judge Foster opened Part 5 of General Sessions. no presiding judge yet. Body of an unidentified man found by harbor police off Liberty Island, taken to morgue. Delaware Lackawanna & Western offices moved from Exchange Place to West Street. Auctioneer license bill requires 19 and a $1,000 bond. Harry B. Stowell appointed assistant appraiser to the sugar division. William F. Comly’s removal by the president noted.

Liberty Island Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Exchange Place West Street Harry B. Stowell William F. Comly

Mrs Vanderbilt Escapes Court In Vanity Box Case

Police could not locate Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr to compel her attendance at court. Costas Meras the Sherry’s waiter who kept her $5,000 vanity box was held for trial in $2.5 bail by Magistrate Whitman. The box will be held as evidence until Afreas's trial.

W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Costas Meras Sherry’s Whitman

Hamburg-American Line adds safe deposit vaults on Kaiserin Auguste Victoria

The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria offers passenger elevators la carte restaurants palm gardens and electric baths along with a complete safe deposit system. About one hundred fifty steel boxes are available by application to the purser. Rentals are $1 and $2 per trip depending on box size.

Minnesota Steel Company forms to run U S Steel plant at Duluth

Filing of articles of incorporation shows W. E. Corey remains a director alongside E. H. Gary W. B. Dickinson W. J. Filbert Richard Trimble E. Cole W. J. Olcott J. B. Cotton and George Reis. The new company will manage for United States Steel a Duluth plant intended to rank second only to Gary Indiana in equipment and capacity.

Minnesota Steel Company United States Steel Corporation W. E. Corey Big Steel Company E. H. Gary W. B. Dickinson W. J. Filbert Richard Trimble E. Cole W. J. Olcott J. B. Cotton George Reis Duluth Gary Ind

Cumberland to be training ship for Navy apprentices

The 1904 built US ship Cumberland will be commissioned for active service as a training ship. Commander H F Parmenter will command a temporary crew from the receiving ship Wabash at Charlestown Navy Yard. The Cumberland will operate at Newport Rhode Island for instruction of naval apprentices.

Boston United States Cumberland United States Navy Charlestown Navy Yard H. F. Parmenter Wabash Newport R. I

Mount to be retried for Tarbell assault in New Jersey

New Brunswick New Jersey June 12 after a lapse of three years Arthur C Mount of Trenton is to be retried Tuesday on the indictment for assault upon Swift Tarbell son of Gage E Tarbell of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Mount was convicted in 19% and sentenced to three years in state prison. An appeal advanced the case through the Court of Errors, which ordered a retrial.

New Brunswick N. J Arthur C. Mount Trenton Swift Tarbell Gage E. Tarbell Equitable Life Assurance Society Mount Court of Errors

Gambling raids probe illicit telephones in midtown

Police led by Lieutenant Ayres and Deputy Commissioner Han son conducted raids on Wall Street and Seventh Avenue locations. Subpoenaed suspects gave false names and addresses, with five telephones found on site at one address and seven at another. Investigations tie to Vander IV and Union N Bethel of the telephone firm.

Grand Ayres Hanson Gene” ¢ Place Wall Street Grand Jury Comiskey Joe” Reagan West 33d Street Broadway Strath Avenue Seventh Avenue Street Reagan George Considine 41St Tenderloin Bure Feind Russell Burns Walsh Bert Hanson

Western railroads push freight rate and tariff changes

Western railroads plan to raise minimum load weights and abolish several commodity tariffs, aligning with Eastern rules. Changes take effect around October 1 with uniform national minimums by August 1. Abolishing low grade tariffs will lift freight rates about six percent, drawing protests from Western manufacturers and prompting talks with the Interstate Commerce Commission on a universal bill of lading.

the Tribune Chicago Central Freight Association Thenois Manufacturers’ Association Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

State Sunday School Convention Opens in Watertown

Delegates to the State Sunday School Association Convention numbered about one thousand in Watertown N Y on June 12. Morning conferences were held in five churches with addresses by prominent Sunday school workers. Reports from counties indicated improving conditions as Rev Dr M H Murdock and others spoke in the afternoon. Grant T Biig reported 6101 schools 73122 officers and teachers and 369576 scholars with $825615 raised last year. Alvah H Rogers presided with Grant L Rice as secretary treasurer.

Watertown N. Y State Sunday School Association M. H. Murdock Gloversville R. E. Diffenderfer New York Grant Colfax Tuller Convention Grantt. Biig Albany State Association Alvah H. Rogers Dent Grant L. Rice W. A. Duncan Syracuse James E. Banks Alfred Day Boyd Edwards Brooklyn

Santa Fe Bonuses Reported to Grand Jury

Charges that the Santa Fe Railroad granted 12000 dollars in rebates to the United States Sugar and Land Company of Gardena City Kansas are under investigation by the grand jury. T B Jansen fourth vice president did not deny the sugar company had received a bonus to locate along the Santa Fe in Kansas. He noted the plan faced questions about sugar beet viability in the Arkansas River Valley and that bonuses were sought from several sources with Santa Fe asked to contribute.

Chicago Santa Fe Railroad United States Sugar and Land Company Gardena City Kan T. B. Jansen Santa Fé Kansas Jansen Arkansas River Valley The

Father of Bellamy Storer Seeks Shelter at Minneapolis Station

An elderly man claiming to be the father of Bellamy Storer spent Tuesday night at the Mill City police station in Minneapolis. He said the diplomat, entangled in a public dispute with the president, was his son. The man described owning two ranches in the West and appeared well educated though worn by rain. The report notes the Storer controversy remains vivid in public mind.

The Tribune St. Pauli Bellamy Storer Minneapolis Mill City Frederick Storer

Heinze Signs Testimony for Canadian Pacific Suit

Augustus Heinze visited the British consulate at No 17 State street to sign testimony given before Vick Perceval in the British Columbia partition suit. The Canadian Pacific Railroad seeks to compel Heinze to take over 300000 acres along the Columbia &ary Railroad and part of a government grant of 600000 acres to define boundaries. The testimony will be sent to the action court on Saturday.

Augustus Heinze No. 17 State Street Vick Perceval British Columbia Canadian Pacific Railroad Mr. Heinze Columbia &Ary Canadian Pacific

New York Central Declares July Dividend

Directors of the New York Central lines met yesterday and declared the usual July dividends. No action was taken on the option on New Haven holdings of New York Ontario and Western stock, though the option is valid for three months. W H Newman of the New Yorktral will sail for rope on July 8.

New York Central Lines 7 Central New Haven New York, Ontario & Western Central W. H. Newman New York Tral

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