Mrs Caruso Robbery Witnesses Open Jewel Case Inquiry
Opening session of the John Dow investigation into a $400000 jewel theft at Enrico Caruso’s summer home hears two leading witnesses, Mrs Benjamin Jr and a maid, testify about the robbers and the capsule box. Caruso party arrived late, audience packed, testimony mixed with details of the security and the box contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Siam
Fast Ifampton
John Dow
Enrico Caruso
Fark Benjamin Jr
Evries Caruso
Py ‘ Ri
Truckload of Rum Seized When Boys Talk Too Much
Police halted a rum shipment nabbed near Holliswood Hall Hollis L L yesterday after a truck with 19 5 cases of rum stalled en route. Juvenile helpers and improvised wagons aided in the escape attempts, while a quarter per boy sparked a noisy, public scuffle. The confrontation drew in witnesses and officials including D A Young and Inspector Kelly as investigators sorted custody notes, maid testimony, and the missing keys linked to Mrs Caruso and Mrs Park Benjamin. Arrests followed for Brooklyn residents on liquor transport without permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holliswood Hall
Hollis
L. L
Bors
Ely
Kisses of Deacon Described in Court as Sympathy
Court testimony portrays Deacon Charles E Newbury of Bedford Heights Baptist Church kissing Mrs Isabel Griswold at times described as sympathy rather than intimacy The suit for separation by Mrs Griswold alleges a long friendship with the deacon who is 65 The witness says the kisses occurred on rare occasions in sorrow not passion and that Mrs Griswold admitted no intimate relations The wife Mrs Newbury testified she had long known of the friendship and believed she also knew of the kisses A letter alleged to be from the deacon was denied as written and alimony of 25 dollars monthly is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Newbury
Bedford Heights
Isabel Griswold
Carroll Street
Newbury
Meyer
Grind Central Station
Sieter
Aurora
Yonkers Mule on Broadway Ends in Mysterious Pursuit
A Yonkers mule named Maude eludes capture after a bizarre incident on Broadway. The animal fled through the streets with a red ribbon, evading Officer Thomas McFoughlin and patrols as witnesses speculated Maude may have acted on instinct or intent. A contractor was alerted as the scene unfolded downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
Maude
Wail
Ehiades
San Mee
Euban
Mauilny
Huber
New York
Wrondiayne
John Smithe
Cronk
Hillon
West Maude
Thomas Mcfoughlin
Loughlin
Incendiary Fires Displace Hundreds Across West Side
A series of six fires on the lower West Side forced more than 1,200 residents from their beds and caused thousands in damage. Alarms from Rose Street to Roosevelt Street and beyond drew engines and tires, with multiple tenements and hundreds of families affected as firefighters battled blazes sparked to trap occupants. Police and fire officials seek the arsonist while crews continue efforts to recover residents and secure the streets.
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Lower West Side
Noo
Taddey
William
New
Roosevelt Street
Policich
Slip
Cherry Street
Cherry Shopl
Helm
Hamilton Street
Tri
Eldridge Street
Mkvestory
Milies
Maine
Chevy Mill
Leader of Auto Thieves Convicted in U Brooklyn
George S. Jones Jr. of 254 West Uith Street was found guilty by a Hyfn County jury of criminally receiving stolen goods in a five hundred car theft ring led by Jones. Sentencing set for Monday by Judge Dike. Detektives say Jones acted as a keeper for thieves and coordinated thefts including a Majestic Theater car.
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Jones
George S. Jones Jr
West Uith Street
Hy Fn
Dike
Jones Ja
Tenet
Maton
Pervon
Cass
Uth Jones
Ente Thomas Movie Jr
Majestic Theater
Hywe Irn
James Horan
West
Nineteenth Street
Dans Tunean
Manhattan
Rand Attacked For Prejudice In Henry Case
In the Supreme Court yesterday Rand opposed a certificate of reasonable doubt for Inspector Dominick Henry, serving two to five years for perjury, while Cochran argued trial prejudice against Henry. The defense contends appellate delay justified by prejudicial errors and argues a mind cannot prove crime, urging the certificate.
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Tor
Bourke Cocsren
Supreme Court
Olief
Dominick Henry
Willian Rand
Henry
Tistice Donee
Ordne Directines
Justice Weeks
Rand Wee
Inspector Henry
Cochran
Bern
James FE. Smith
Cockie
Honey
Smith
Cockran
Cockson
Mr. Covarey
Colonel Rand
Gonsidle
Bisiudora Swreeney
Martha
Hussey
Thompson
Hand
Jasmes M. Smith
Brockton Youth Dies After Shooting Incident
A troubled boy aged ten, identified as William Linerann, died after a shooting incident that involved four other truants from boot, all present Thursday morning. Police and witnesses reported the event near the Moly Viantly area, with the boy’s parents notified at their home on Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Linerann
Addilentvly
Araon
Ley Thureday
Moly
Brockton
Weather report and forecast summary
A garbled weather report notes temperatures around 80 degrees with a forecast of light winds and possible rain. It mentions sunrise and sunset, humidity readings, and mentions various weather terms and local station references without clear specifics.
Women's Fine Sweaters Sale at Wanamaker's
A salesperson describes a sale of 2200 women's sweaters in camel's hair mohair and span with prices around $10 to $27.50. The items include Tuxedo styles in camel's hair natural, navy mohair, and turquoise finishes. Stock drawn from a large international retailer, all new and on the Second floor Old Building.
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Wanamaker's
Blue Serge Suit Featured in Old Building Display
A garbled listing invites readers to see a line of Blue Serge Suits priced around $25 with 20 percent deduction. The description mentions full belt pockets inverted pleats and alpaca blend, with sizes and cuts noted as formal menswear in a second floor Old Building showroom.
Foulard Frock Parade At Midweek Sale
The frock, priced at 39.50 with 20 percent off to 31. eo, features a simple foulard design with a white organdie collar and Valenciennes lace, surplice vent bodice, and accordion-pleated three-tinr skirt. Available in midnight blue, white, and chiffon stripes, on the second floor of Old Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Hand made Philippine Lingerie in old building shop
Advertises handmade Philippine lingerie with prices $2.50 to $3.90 and 20 percent discounts. Describes finely hem, embroidered bodices, regulation tops, scalloped edges, and pretty gowns in various styles. Located on the third floor of the Old Building.
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Stervole
Nis
Miss Frocks in Taffeta and Georgette at $39
A catalog note highlights Miss 14 to 26 year old erene Frocks priced at 39 dollars with a 20 percent discount to 31.80. Taffeta dresses are thin and suited for mid-summer wear, featuring basque details and fine workmanship. Georgette crepe frocks with deep drop skirts showcase pin tucks and ruffles in navy blue, flesh, or white, on second floor Old Building.
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Miss
Taffeta
Georgette Erene Frocks
Woman's Fine Low Shoes in Various Styles and Sizes
Inventory lists 263 pairs of women's low shoes in two eyelet pumps and kid leather varieties. Prices reduced from 12 to 10 dollars with a twenty percent deduction, undercutting mill price, across multiple sizes and finishes including brown, black, and kid. First floor, Old Building.
A most unusual blouse sale at reduced price
A crepe de chine blouse in oyster white, finely tailored with tucked bodice and pleated edges, offered at 11.60 with 30 less twenty per one way. The copy is from a previously sold design priced at 825, using the same material for a distinguished look.
Fresh Peanut Brittle Sold Cheap in New Building Store
Freshly made peanut brittle offered at 60 cents a pound and 20 percent off on two pounds. Pay 48 cents today. Sold in our kitchen at Eighth Gallery and Cp stairs, New Building.
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Cpstairs
Girls Shop Offers Middy and Suit Selections in Khaki
In the Girls Shop a range of middy blouses and khaki colored palatea with full pleated bloomers and white regulation frocks are offered. Prices include options at 4.50, 5.75, and 7.75 with pay plans and varying embellishments. Models feature pleated skirts, turn-back cuffs, and blue or white emblems, with stripes and plaids in chambray and gingham fabrics.
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Benjamin
Caruso
Ofuffolk
Fisure of
Hiram Sherrill
Frank Ferrnave
Heather
Felock
Young
Kelsey and
Jeakins
Babylon
Park Benjamin Jr
Sherif Kelly
Sherif
Jude Sherrill
Cour
John C. McCall
Darwin P. Kingsley
The
New York Life Insurance Company
I. W. Wood
Teargus
Sturdewaardman
H. Mayard
Albert
Con
William A. Jones
New York Police Department
John Easer
Albert Harter
Carusa Saukt | Fitzgerald
Caruso G
Sox
Casuso
Lindicotti
Ulau
Staira
Sun Sing
Oulalda
Fitzgerald
Atu
Hare
Frank
Notar
Mare Benjeimir
Dury
Hushard
Coruna
Weinmann
Mr. Cari
Mrs. Benjamin
Endently
Kings County
Kelly
Queens Police
Orth
Reich
Marx
Hs Farmer
Quarte
Jacob Oilverberg
Sutar
Abisham Kaplan
Custer Street
Dunes Mhodos
Patchen Avenue
Brooklyn
Hellis
United States
James M. Shevlin
Prohibition
Deacon
Mark
Lower East Side
U Rooklyn
Basses
York
Court of Appeal
Justin Cropeey
Goraralion Cauesel
Rand
Henry Case
Uockran
Vile
Pricener
Tombs
Boy
Weather Report
Tyent Faraoast
Hunudit Paomi
Comstone
Elise
Lucania
Alice
Hieron
Finstern
Vinvriot
Sanus Fan
John Wanamaker
Broadway
Ninth
Req Ag
Pitt
Great Britain
Canning
Hoye
Smite
Lnwer
Rowid
Ian House
Goede Seld
Eur
Burlington Arcade
Sumner
Nainsock
Madras
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