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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1907

Page

27

Teachers Fund Question at New York Board Meeting

General Wingate pressed for an inquiry into a fund raised by women teachers to influence the White bill for equal pay. He cited a possible 78.4 percent disbursement and asked who benefited, while other members debated petitions, Albany travel, and potential disciplinary measures for lobbying teachers.

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

Missing Brooklyn physician prompts citywide alarm

Dr Benjamin W Zipser twenty six from East 4th Street Brooklyn disappeared after visiting patients in Greenpoint on Tuesday. He told his mother he would return home to Manhattan for dinner but vanished leaving relatives and police to fear foul play. Zipser, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches, 143 pounds, dark eyes and hair, Panama hat, striped waistcoat, dark gray suit. He was a Cornell Medical School graduate. Deputy Commissioner Hanson to lead search.

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

Fort Hamilton Artilleryman Diagnosed With Acute Indigestion

W A Sternbetz of Company FE 13th Heavy Artillery fell ill after meals at Fort Hamilton from suspected canned food poisoning. He was treated at the camp hospital by Dr Ricker and later Dr Janett, improving enough to return to duty. Several soldiers in the unit had minor cuts and bruises but remained on duty.

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

Courtroom caper ends with $1 fine for spitting

Ralph Nathan, a lawyer acting as his own counsel, was arrested for spitting on a Third Avenue elevated train. He sought to examine the patrolman and testified denied swallowing, claiming the officer dug him in the back as he prepared to spit. Magistrate Whitman fined him $1.

Ralph Nathan Third Avenue Health Department Nathan Whitman

Car Crash Near 122nd Street Injures Driver

Mr and Mrs James E Jenkins of Va Tuna were in a car collision on Northbound Eighth Avenue at 122nd Street. John Smith suffered serious cuts and was taken to J Hood Wright Hospital. The couple escaped unhurt apart from shock and moved to another cab. They had wed at the bride’s home.

James E. Jenkins Va- Tuna Eighth Avenue 122D Street John Smith J. Hood Wright Hospital

Mrs Russell Sage Donates to Belvidere Air Association

Mrs Russell Sage sent a check for 310 to Edward McCormack, secretary of the Belvidere Voluntary Air Association of Park Employees, to cover twenty tickets for the Camerignes festival at the Manhattan Casino. The money benefits a sick and relief fund.

Russell Sage Edward McCormack Belvidere Voluntary Air Association of Park Employes Manhattan Ben © Association Wits

Central Must Pay $100 000 in Landmark NY Verdict

Mrs. Sarah E L Read wins what is described as the biggest verdict in the First Judicial Department, $100 000 against New York Central for a 1964 Van Cortlandt Park crash that killed her husband, with others injured. The car collided with a northbound train after a crossing bell failed. the chauffeur lost a leg, and Miss Noakes lost a foot. George W Weissenbach represented Mrs Read with A Gerald Chapin.

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

Graduates From Poly Seek 2 Million for Growth

At Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute commencement Dr. Frederick W. Atkinson urged a $2,000,000 campaign for future development as the city plans to press property use. Over $1,909,000 remains to be pledged with gifts noted for current expenses and several faculty resignations announced. James Melin Wiley led the exercises with valedictory and a pair of engineering decrees awarded.

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

Tower Mystery May Out In Tesla Tower Auction

The Wardencliffe tower of Nikola Tesla faces sale by Sheriff Wells of Suffolk County after Tesla failed to satisfy a judgment of 1108 20. The tower, a steel and cement structure sunk 150 feet and rising 150 feet, rests on Tesla’s 200 acre property. Tesla, private about his work, sought to prove a Martian communication theory, a claim tied to the enigmatic tower.

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

Potter's Field Burial of a Disgraced Singer

Kate Lillienthal once a known concert vocalist was buried in Potter's Field in Flatbush after no friends claimed her body. Detailing her life from early Europe, marriages, and vineyards on the Rhine to her return to America, illness, and final days in jail and hospital.

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

State Camp Investigators Observe Guard Unit Training

Investigators from state headquarters visited the State National Guard camp at Peekskill to inspect ongoing drills. The 24 Battery led the day with target practice at 2,800 and 3,200 yards, with the 1st and 6th Batteries following. Tomorrow the units will fire from a new ground behind a hill requiring mathematical targeting, while signal crews maintained constant communications with Haverstraw and local lines. Captain Frank G. Tandon, George L. Baldwin, and Colonel Walter G. Schuyler accompanied by Adjutant General Henry led the tour and briefed the observers.

State Camp Peekskill State National Guard Signal Corps Haverstraw Frank G. Tandon George L. Baldwin Walter G. Schuyler Henry

Lawyer George Gallagher Arrested in Mansion City Conspiracy Case

George Gallagher a 29 year old lawyer living in New Brighton Staten Island was arrested by Detective Russo at P Headquarters on charges of conspiring with G W Castle alias John Thornton Rogers a NYC railway coach and John Simpson to sue Maryland Casualty Co No 100 William St for 5 dollars alleging injury to Castle or Rogers in a collision with a delivery wagon owned by Chi Munch Christopher St. Castle and Simpson arrested in May after the suit was filed while Gallagher reportedly left for the South and returned yesterday. Gallagher's father is said to have served as Richmond County District Attorney for three terms.

George Gallagher New Brighton Staten Island Russo P Headquarters G. W. Castle John Thornton Rogers New York City Railway John Simpson Maryland Casualty William Street Castle Rogers 128Th Street Simpson West Street Chi Munch Christopher Street Gallagher Bheer Richmond County Ume Ccaunlty Company

Brooklyn Woman Subdues Burglar on Roof

Mrs Emma Armtzer of Brooklyn confronted and subdued a man believed to be part of a Manhattan gang during a rooftop incident at 165 Patchen Avenue. She seized the burglar from behind, pinned his arms, and handed him to police. he had two skeleton keys in his possession.

Patchen Avenue Brooklyn Emma Armtzer Manhattan Armtzer Jefferson Avenue Margaret Ayling

Man in Jail as Jewels Recovered in Theft Case

Charles Carbuler a house painter of 207 Fast Sith street was jailed on burglary charges after jewelry valued at about 10 dollars was recovered. He appeared before Magistrate Stein ert at Harlem police court and was held on 1000 bail. The theft involved a package left at 441 East List street apartments of Mrs Pauline Hoff. A woman delivered the package to a boy claiming it came from Mrs Hoff’s sister in law in Arthuria.

Charles Carbuler Fast Sith Street East 88Th Street Steinert Harlem Carbuler East List Street Pauline Hoff Ryan

Naval Night Attack Demonstrates Fort Defenses

A simulated naval attack on Fort Schuyler and Fort Totten was staged during the National Guard encampment. Guns roared from 8 and 12 inch weapons as searchlights tracked torpedo boats and battleships, with surgeons and ambulances on standby. Major Elmore F. Austin led the NF unit while Colonel Whistler directed fort defenses, with land and naval assaults planned for tonight and tomorrow night.

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

Rest A Ruse Quiet at Fort Hamilton as Troops Prepare

After two days of hard training state troops at Fort Hamilton endured a quiet day with no sham battles or parades. Officials say the lull is a ruse and anticipate a simultaneous fleet and land assault tonight. Governor Hughes may visit. Major Crogsett and Adjutant General Henry will report observations. General Arthur Murray and Lt Col Ludlow hosted and praised the 12th.

Fort Hamilton West Point Forts Wadsworth Schuyler Hamilton Totten Hughes Albany Henry Frederick M. Crogsett Arthur Murray Ludlow

Wreck Cuts Off Some New York Milk Supply

A rear end collision on the Ulster and Delaware Railroad at Brodhead’s Bridge injures Emmett Silkworth and Arthur Stratten of the coal train. Both men are treated at Kingston Hospital. The crash derails the coal engine and five cars, tearing up track and blocking service, threatening New York City milk supplies.

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

Cheesecloth Scrap Sparks Eighth Avenue Standoff

A quarrel on Upper Eighth Avenue over a cheesecloth purchase ends with Mildred Wilson and Bernie Melvin at the station house. A mysterious woman proposes peace and a dollar resolves the dispute as the sergeant returns the funds to the rightful owner.

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

Fresh Air Season Opens at Sea Breeze for 25,000 Outs

The Fresh Air season begins at Sea Breeze with a plan to give outings to 25,000 by September. Each party is examined by Dr Heven Emerson before departure and notes are kept on those needing special care. Last year 23,000 went and 400 were kept about ten days. Funds are urgently needed and should be sent to the treasurer at No 16 East 2d Street New York City.

Sea Breeze Association For Improving the Heven Emerson A. B. Ae East 2d Street New York City

Better steel rails discussed in Pittsburg conference

Telegraph report to The Tribune states that rail manufacturers and railroads will meet next week to seek an understanding on improved steel rails. Producers claim current rails have too tight a flange causing accidents, while railroads say they cannot afford price increases beyond $28 per ton for heavierflange rails.

Tribune Pittsburg

Mather Defends Corporations Amid Crisis at Knox College

President Robert Mather of the Rock Island Railroad defended corporations while condemning certain corporate abuses. He warned against overcapitalization, crony favors, and private gain in trusteeship, but urged preserving honest business, risk, and innovation while resisting blanket bureaucratic control and infallibility claims.

Galesburg Robert Mather Rock Island Railroad Knox College Mather Legion

Donnan Replies to Pres Finley at Richmond Meeting

In Richmond Virginia on June 12 the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association and the American Hardware Manufacturers Association held a joint meeting. The main event was a debate on the railway problem with President Finley of the Southern Railway and John Donnan of the Southern Hardware Association as speakers. Finley urged regulated railways noting southern growth and canal-era expansion. Donnan argued delays harm exporters and blamed railway management for equipment shortages and lack of demurrage penalties.

Rchmond Southern Hardware Jobbers’ Association American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association Finley Southern Railway John Donran Southern Hardware Association Isthmian Canal Donnan

Verdict in Cook Case Nears Opening of Sealed Return

Pittsburg June 12 A United States District Attorney cross examines Lennert S Cook in the Enterprise National Bank failure case. A sealed verdict was returned tonight and will be opened when court meets tomorrow. The defense of three former bank employees has been raised and Lee Clark, the cashier, died by his own hand when the bank was shut. Forest R Nichols secretaries case postponed to October due to illness and absence of bank examiner Edward P Moxey. Nichols faces aiding and abetting charges in wrecking the bank.

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

Bond Agreement Extended by Wisconsin Central Syndicate

Brown Brothers and Co Edward Sweet and Co George A Fernald and Co and Maitland Coppell and Co extended their one year agreement on seven point four million Wisconsin Central bonds. The extension delays final payment beyond July 1 1907 as construction on the Duluth extension lags and only ten percent of the bonds have been paid. The exact share held by stockholders is unclear, but believed small. the balance sold to underwriters at 86 3.

Brown Brothers & Co Edward Sweet & Co George A. Fernald & Co Maitland, Coppell & Co Wisconsin Central Duluth

Plucky Boy Saves Playmate From River

Abraham Levy nine years old of East List street reached for a ball in a painter's raft at the river's edge near East 6th street and fell in. Edward Winkle eleven years old of East 86th street rescued him, holding on until patrolmen arrived to pull them from the water. The youths were taken home to dry off.

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

Ryan Interest Behind Georgia Savannah to Chattanooga Rail Plan

The Ryan group backs the Savannah Augusta and Northern Railroad issuing a $12,000,000 contract to W J Oliver of Knoxville to build a line from Savannah Georgia to Chattanooga Tennessee. The charter was held by J R Miller of Stateboro and associates, once suspected as dummies, fueling belief Ryan interests drive the project.

Ryan Savannah, Augusta & Northern Railroad Company W. J Oliver Knoxville Panama Canal Ives

Pepper refuses to testify in Vanderbilt suit

The former husband of Mrs Mary L Pepper Vanderbilt says he will not travel to New York to testify in the suit filed by Edward Ward Vanderbilt's daughter seeking to declare him incompetent to handle his affairs. George W Ferner an engraver in Providence, divorced from Pepper around 1895, says he has no stake in the case and will not participate.

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

Gore Wins Primary Senate Race In Oklahoma City

Official returns from Democratic headquarters show T. P. Gore of Lawton leading Roy Hoffmann of Chandler by 180 points in the U S Senate primary. Hoffmann had been announced as the nominee. Governor race results show C N Haskell ahead by about 8000 with Cruce's camp still doubting the outcome. canvass to finish Monday.

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

Hummels Appeal Withdrawn in Dodge-Morse Case

Abe Hummel serving a year in the penitentiary on Blackwell's Island for conspiracy in the Dodge-Morse divorce case will serve the full term. District Attorney Jerome received notice that Hummel’s counsel had withdrawn their appeal to the Court of Appeals from the Appellate Division’s unanimous affirmation of the lower court conviction.

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

Staten Island New Library Branch to Open Monday Afternoon

The New York Public Library will open a Stapleton branch at Canal and Brock streets, the twenty second Carnegie library building for the system and the third in Richmond. Borough President Cromwell will preside at the opening following dedication events in Tottenville on November 26, 1904 and Port Richmond on March 28, 1905.

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

City News In Brief Report Covers Courts Harbor Deaths and Rail Offices

Judge Foster opens Part 5 of General Sessions with no presiding judge yet named. A unidentified man’s body was found by harbor police near Liberty Island and taken to the morgue. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad offices move to 50 West Street from No 2 Exchange Place. A new license of 10 dollars for all auctioneers requires a 1000 dollar bond. enforcement begins after Saturday. Harry B Stowell, named last Tuesday as assistant appraiser, is assigned to the sugar division, replacing William F Comly removed by the President.

Liberty Island Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad No. 2 Exchange Place West Street Harry B. Stowell Sth Sugar Pas William F. Comly

Mrs Vanderbilt Still At Large As Court Becomes Mystery

Police failed to locate Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr to compel attendance at court. Costas Meras a Sherry's waiter who possessed her vanity box is held for trial on a 2 1/2 dollar bail by Magistrate Whitman. The box will remain evidence through Meras's trial.

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

Hamburg American Line Kaiserin Auguste Victoria adds safe deposit boxes

The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria now offers a complete safe deposit system with about 150 steel boxes. Passengers may rent boxes for the voyage, at rates of one and two dollars depending on size, assigned upon application to the purser.

Miners Steel Company Incorporation Lists Coreys Role

Filing shows W. E. Corey retains an interest and serves as 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 is reported to manage for United States Steel Corporation its Duluth plant aiming to rival Gary Ind 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 naval apprentices

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

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

Tarbell Assaulter Mount to Be Retried in New Brunswick

Arthur Mount of Trenton is to be retried Tuesday in New Brunswick on an indictment from 19 for assaulting Swift Tarbell, son of Gage Tarbell of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Mount was convicted in 19% after a long dispute and sentenced to three years in state prison. an appeal led to a retrial order by the Court of Errors.

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

Gambling raids probe Wall Street gambling dens and firms

Law enforcement led by Lieutenant Ayres and Deputy Commissioner Han son raid Gene s place on Wall Street and other locales including Joe Reagan s shop on West 33d Street and the St. Cloud Building on East 21st. They seize telephones and equipment in a bid to uncover illicit gambling and related operations. Subpoenas were issued to several suspects. some provided false names and addresses. The raids, described as inspections, follow information from Union N Bethell via the New York and New Jersey Telephone Company.

Grand Ayres Hanson Comiskey Joe” Reagan West 33d Street Broadway Sixth Seventh Avenue Casino Café Reagan George Considine 41St Street Ex Sewall District Attorney's Gus” Foehl Russell Burns Walsh Bert Hanson Vandiver Union N. Bethell New York and New Jersey Telephone Company

Western railroads plan changes to freight rates and tariffs

Chicago June 12 Western railroads announced plans to raise minimum load weights on most items in the Western freight classification and abolish several commodity tariffs. Changes take effect about October 1, aligning with Eastern railroads August 1. Abolition of low grade tariffs will boost freight rates about 6 percent. The Central Freight Association reviews manufacturers’ complaints as traffic managers head to Washington to urge a universal bill of lading adoption by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

the Tribune Chicago Western Railroads Dty Central Freight Association Traffe Ilenots Manufacturers’ Association Washington Interstate ‘Commerce Commission

State Sunday School Convention at Watertown

Delegates to the State Sunday School Association Convention in Watertown arrive toward a hoped for thousand. Five church conferences, reports from classes and superintendents, and addresses by leaders from Gloversville New York and Brooklyn mark the morning and afternoon sessions. Secretary-Treasurer Grant Birget reports 6101 schools 73122 officers and teachers and 369576 scholars with $6254615 raised in the past year.

Watertown N. Y State Sunday School Association M. H. Murdock Gloversville R. E. Diffendorfer New York Grant Colfax Tuller Grant Tt. Birget Albany State Association Alvah H. Rogers Kent Grant L. Rice W. A. Duncan Syracuse James E. Banks Alfred Day Floyd Edwards Brooklyn

Santa Fe Granted Bonuses to Sugar Company

Grand jury probes Santa Fe Railroad rebates totaling 12000 to United States Sugar and Land Company of Garden City Kansas. Vice-president T B Jansen did not deny the bonus existence while explaining the Arkansas River Valley sugar beet venture and the plant’s need for encouragement.

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

Man claiming Bellamy Storer's father seeks shelter in Minneapolis

An elderly man, well educated and world traveled, told Mill City police that he is Frederick Storer, father of Bellamy Storer, and spent Tuesday night at the Minneapolis Central Station after arriving in ragged clothes. He claimed ownership of two ranches in the West and pressed authorities for shelter.

The Tribune St. Paul Bellamy Storer Minneapolis Tld Mill City Diploms Presidentia Frederick Storer Eee Oatecrep

Heinze Seeks 300000 Acres in Canadian Pacific Case

F Augustus Heinze visited the British consulate at 17 State street yesterday after testimony given before Vice Perceval in a partition suit in British Columbia courts. The Canadian Pacific Railroad seeks to compel Heinze to take over 300000 free land along the Columbia &amp. railroad line and a portion of a government grant of 0,000 acres. Heinze’s testimony will be sent to the dian court on Saturday.

F. Augustus Heinze No. 17 State Street Vice Perceval British Columbia Canadian Pacific Railroad Heinze Columbia &Ar Railroad Canadian Pacific Company

New York Central Declares July Dividend

New York Central directors declared the usual July dividend. No action was taken on the option on New Haven holdings of York Ontario and Western stock, but the option is valid for three months. W H Newman president will sail for Europe on July 8.

New York Central New Haven York, Ontario & Western Central W. H. Newman New York Cnntral

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