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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1909

Page

16

City Endures Record Heat as Ten Die in Burst of Heat Wave

Ten deaths and about forty prostrations were recorded in the greater city as a heat wave surged. Temperatures neared 99 degrees with 4,000 people using Battery Park for relief and five thousand at Coney Island Beach overnight. The city prepared for more heat with forecasts of continued warmth and lighter winds, while officials noted no relief in sight.

Central Park Smith Battery Park Coney Island

Sutro Will Declared Void By Supreme Court

San Francisco June 24 The Supreme Court invalidated the will of Adolph Sutro and ordered the estate valued in the millions, including the Cliff House property and San Miguel ranch, distributed among heirs. The will provided a trust until the last surviving child died then proceeds would go to charity and education. heirs fought for division of the estate.

San Francisco Supreme Court Adolph Sutro Cliff House San Miguel Ranch

King's Birthday Honors Include Knighthoods for Arts and Science

London reports the King’s birthday honors list with knighthoods for Herbert Beerbohm Tree and Arthur Wing Pinero among others. Henry W. Lucey of Punch, Francis Galton, Joseph Larmor, and F J Campbell receive recognition. Ottawa notes W R Scott’s knighthood in Canada.

London Herbert Beerbohm Tree His Majesty’s Theatre Arthur Wing Pinero Henry W. Lucey Toby. M. P Punch Francis Galton Joseph Larmor Ottawa Ont W. R. Scott Canada

Forty Hurt In Wreck Near Wilmington

two electric cars carrying Chester Penn residents returning from a Trinity Church Gymnasium Club excursion collided near Shellpot Park. Forty injured with at least six fatally. first car pole detached, darkened the lead, second car hit at high speed. Ambulances patrols and cars rushed to move the injured to hospitals.

the Tribune Wilmington Del Chester Penn Gymnasium Club Trinity Methodist Church Shellpot Park

Bustard Attacks Aked Over Baptist Beliefs

The Rev W W Bustard new pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church denounces Rev Charles F Aked of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church as heterodox. Rockefellers attend both churches with Bustard insisting immersion is the only true baptism.

Tribune Cleveland W. W. Bustard Euclid Avenue Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller Charles F. Aked Fifth Avenue Baptist Church New York Rockefeller Bustard Baptists of Aked

Bryan attacks Minnesota governor over steel tonnage tax veto

In a forthcoming statement W. J. Bryan criticizes Governor Johnson of Minnesota for vetoing the steel tonnage tax. He urges Democratic officials to stand by platforms and avoid repudiating voter contracts. He also comments on Lorimer’s Senate election and Cannon ally votes, and praises Mrs. Grover Cleveland for pursuing Brandenburg Brandenburg prosecution.

the Tribune Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Johnson Minnesota Bryan Lorimer Bryar Cannon Grover Cleveland Broughton Brandenburg Brandenburg Washington White House

Burglar Flees After Nightlong Standoff At West Elizabeth

Joseph McColm wrestled a burglar in his room and, after locking him up, sat on him until morning. The thief escaped from the lock-up and vanished with $57, not recovered. McColm helped pursue and recapture the intruder before the escape.

Tribune Pittsburg Joseph McColm West Elizabeth McColm

Highland railroad agent killed by express train

Nicholas E. Lacey, station agent at Highland on the West Shore Railroad for 25 years, was fatally struck by a southbound express after stepping from a freight train. He died instantly. survived by his wife and a 17-year-old son. He was a well known railroad man and a familiar figure at Highland boat races.

Poughkeepsie N. J Nicholas E. Lacey West Shore Railroad Highland Fie

Canadian promoter William S. Mitchell arrested on fraud charge

William S. Mitchell a promoter living at River side Drive and 97th Street was arrested by U S deputy marshals with Canadian assistance for obtaining money under false pretences The case alle ges he swindled Canadians including Sir Augustus Fitz George in a Nipissing mining option deal The arrest followed Canadian led investigations and extradition proceedings with attorney Charles E Littlefield and Canadian counsel Charles Fox.

William S. Mitchell Riverside Drive 97Th Street United States Sylvester F. Cosgrove Joseph E. Rogers Ottawa Mitchell Alexander Augustus Fitz George Duke of Cambridge King Edward Nipissing Alexander C. Ross W. C. Strahan Montreal William Mitchell Quebec William Stone Thomas Ross Thomas Sir Augustus Fitz George Airgied Cobalt Mining Company, Limited Charles B. Ross Alexander C Ross Cosgrove Europe Consolidated Exchange Boston Charles E Littlefield Charles Fox

Robers near St Michaels tied to Woodill murder case

Baltimore June 24 Emmett E or John Roberts suspected killer of Mrs Edith M Woodill whose nude body was found in Back Creek near McDaniel. Roberts cornered tonight at John McQuay home ten miles south of St Michaels after being spotted with a livery stable hire attempt and disappearing with Stan Taylor skiff. He claimed the woman would return to Baltimore. Police found weapons and a letter from Mrs Woodill in Roberts bungalow. The case links Roberts to her arrival at McDaniel and a launch trip from St Michaels days before the discovery.

The Tribune Baltimore Emmett E John, Roberts Edith M. Thompson Woodill St. Michaels John McQuay Borman Roberts McQuay Woodill of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage Gilbert Woodill Los Angeles Charles H. Thompson McDaniel Detroit Justice of the Peace C. E. Willey A. H. Radcliffe Radcliffe Willey George Taylor Taylor Talbot County Thompson Place Maryland Sobon Royal Oak Station St. Michael's St. Michael's Wharf Cora Dodson Orem Captain Thompson Thompson Willy Declares

Oscar Lewisohn Dead in Automobile Crash Near Berlin

Berlin report says Oscar Allen Lewisohn husband of former singer Edna May was killed in a car crash between Vienna and Berlin. He was 25, Yale graduate, son of Leonard Lewisohn, married to Edna May in 1907 near Windsor Castle.

Edna May Berlin Oscar Lewisohn Vienna Oscar Allen Lewisohn Leonard Lewisohn Yale University Windsor Castle England Edgar C. Pettie Jane Marguerite France Switzerland Italy Greece Fred Titus Miss May Syracuse Edna May Pettie Salvation Army

Wise and World case depositions move toward Paris

Henry A Wise, United States Attorney, said a report from his assistants who returned from Panama details depositions in the criminal libel case. Engineers near old canal works were examined as the government plans abroad depositions with Paris as the next stop. Wise will depart June 30 and may or may not use the foreign depositions depending on developments.

Henry A. Wise United States Panama Paris Wise

Platform Collapse Injures Over Twenty at Summer Normal School

In Ruston Louisiana on June 24 a platform collapse near the Summer Normal School building injured more than twenty people. About two hundred teachers attending the school were thrown to the ground from a height of roughly fifteen feet and several suffered serious injuries.

Louisiana Normal School Ruston Summer Normal School

Detective is hurt but captures burglar in East 127th Street

Detective Thomas Peevan of the Central Office chased an alleged burglar who pried open a coal hole and slid into a residence on East 127th street. A heavy coal hole cover fell on Peevan’s finger, injuring it, but he still secured the suspect, plumber James F. McCabe of East 122nd Street, who admitted his Rogues Gallery picture. Doctor Mosher at Harlem Hospital treated Peevan.

Thomas Peevan Central Office James F. McCabe East 122d Street Rogues’ Gallery Peevan East 127Th Street Mosher Harlem Hospital

Florrie Sullivan Dies in New York City Politics Leader

Florence J. Sullivan longtime Tammany Hall figure and former South Assembly District leader died at his West 155th Street home from heart disease worsened by heat. Once a police officer he helped combat red light districts. He faced health decline after a 1997 Europe trip and mental health struggles.

Florence J Florrie”) Sullivan Tim” Sullivan New York City West 155Th Street Tammany Sth Sullivan Europe Bellevue Suh Corlear’s Hook

Brown's Successor Out

Governor Hoke Smith suspends S. G. McLendon as Chairman of the State Railroad Commission on grounds of voting against lower port rates for Georgia. McLendon had supported rate cuts before his appointment but later called his earlier stance an assumption and said it was in error.

Tribune Atlanta Hoke Smith S. G. McLendon State Railroad Commission Georgia Smith McLendon Commission

Drowning at Huntington Bay Claims 16 Year Old Boy

Harry E Kauling sixteen of 319 Marion street Brooklyn went with Bushwick Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church youths to Valley Grove Long Island. During lunch he continued swimming and cried for help. When he vanished friends searched and pulled him from the water but he died despite attempts to revive him.

Harry E. Kauling Marion Street Brooklyn Bushwick Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Valley Grove Long Island Huntington Bay

Waterbury jailed on federal fraud charges in Washington

Jules Ford also known as Jules Waterbury or Fritz Hunter was ordered jailed by Justice Gould after indictment for securing money from senators representatives and government officials through false pretences. Bail set at 5000. he failed to post bond and remains in jail as lawyers seek release. He was arrested in New York after a months long multi continental hunt and transported to Washington.

Washington Jules Ford Jules Waterbury Fritz Hunter Justice Gould Criminal Court Waterbury Associated Press New York

Senate braces for corporation tax amid insurgent chatter

The corporate tax amendment moved through a Republican subcommittee and awaits Senate report. Forecasts place revenue above 50 million if enforced. penalties run from 1799 to 5000 dollars. Rumors of House insurgents planning to kill the tariff bill circulate as Cannon and Dwight claim House control.

Tribune Bureau Washington Finance Committee Aldrich Senate Bailey Newlands Congress Jeff Davis Davis House Cannon Dwight White House

Taft Sees Heat Help Congress Move Faster

President Taft notes Washington heat as Capitol Hill work stalls and he hopes it hastens adjournment. He accepts a cornerstone ceremony invitation and later plays golf with General Edwards, beating Bourne and Butt 1 up at Columbia Golf Club.

Tribune Bureau Washington Capitol Hill Taft Senate Capitol Congress National New Ingram Memorial Congregational Church Columbia Golf Club Clarence R. Edwards Senator Bourne Butt

Rebels Defeated Near Fes in Moroccan Campaign

Tangier June 24. Sultan’s troops win a major engagement outside Fes against Raghi led rebel forces. Raghi’s army is repulsed and internal peace for Morocco hinges on this victory.

Tangier Morocco Fes Raghi Moeroda Roghi

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