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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1907

Page

19

Mathues Admits Public Grounds Board Backed Huston The Capitol Architect

Harrisburg June 26 Ex State Treasurer William L Mathues testified before the Capitol Investigation Commission detailing that the Board of Public Grounds and Buildings then trusted Capitol architect Joseph M Huston completely The testimony shows Huston wielded great influence and Mathues described Pennypacker as favoring a single bidder for furnishing and equipping the building He denied any financial stake in contracts or improper payments and said the night Treasury visit was a social call with no ill intent.

Harrisburg Penn William L. Mathues Capitol Investigation Commission Board of Public Grounds and Buildings Joseph M. Huston Capitol Mathues Huston John H. Sanderson Mathies Sanderson Pennypacker Dewalt

Portable hot air engine fan comes to Bombay

Consul E H Dennison notes a German portable fan powered by a hot air engine has appeared in Bombay. He highlights its low running cost about one fifth that of electric fans, kerosene fuel lasting over twenty four hours, and a compact thirty pound unit with a movable desk stand suitable for homes, offices, and shops in hot climates.

E. H. Dennison Bombay India

Cuban Views On Intervention In Cuba Prolonged

Havana reports on William H Taft announcing American intervention will continue for eighteen months. La Discusion approves the plan saying reforms by the provisional government will fill the period and hints at a possible further extension. La Lucha fears continued intervention will further disintegrate existing political parties.

Havana William H. Taft Cuba la Discusion

Major Harper In Hospital After Shootings At Broker

Major T Lemuel Harper, who fired five shots at Levi DeWolf the broker, lies in a local hospital in serious condition. He is described as a mental and physical wreck. A close associate of Harry K Thaw, Harper’s behavior is linked to extensive exposure to the Thaw case. He has spent recent weeks with William Thaw III, Harry’s nephew, and following the DeWolf incident, may have decided to imitate Thaw’s actions.

The Tribune Pittsburg T. Lemuel Harper Levi DeWolf Major Harper Harry K. Thaw Thaw William Thaw Harry DeWolf Harper

Frear Named Governor of Hawaii by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt appoints William F. Frear as Governor of Hawaii to take office in mid August. Frear, a California native and Yale graduate, is currently chief justice of the Honolulu Supreme Court and has formally accepted the post via cable from Honolulu.

Frear Oyster Bay Roosevelt William F. Frear Hawaii Mr. Frear California Yale Supreme Court of Honolulu

Boy's voice wins liberty for wandering minstrel

Walter Cooper a Chicago boy who sang his way across towns was kidnapped by Chicago women to Alaska for dance hall performances. He escaped, traveled to Minneapolis where Judge Smith freed him on vagrancy charges and he was returned to his Chicago mother.

The Tribune Mapolis Judge Smith Municipal Court of Minneapolis Walter Cooper Chicago Alaska

Cat adopts family of mice in Meridian warehouse

A mother cat, in the Thomas Lyle Mercantile Company warehouse in Meridian, Mississippi, has adopted a litter of thirteen half-grown mice after her own five kittens were destroyed. She guards and treats the rodents as her own, showing affection and care rather than harm.

iBy the Tribune Meridian Miss Thomas Lyle Mercantile Company

Oklahoma Republican Convention Call Issued for Tulsa

Oklahoma City June call by J L Harmon for a state convention in Tulsa on July 12 to nominate a state ticket. Arrangements list addresses by Secretary Taft Congressman Landis and Speaker Cannon for the event.

Oklahoma City Okla J. L. Harmon Tulsa Taft Landis Cannon

Bottle Sun Fire Seltzer Out in South Orange

A South Orange fire started by a ten gallon bottle of witch hazel ignited a curtain after sun rays focused by the bottle caused the blaze in William C Brown's pharmacy on South Orange avenue. It was extinguished with several bottles of seltzer water.

South Orange N. J William C. Brown South Orange Avenue

Nine-Brewery Merger Formed in St Louis Area

A new company formed by nine independent breweries across St Louis Missouri East St Louis Illinois and Granite City Illinois will have capital stock of five million dollars. Henry Griescheck of St Louis will serve as president of the merged concern.

St. Louis East St. Louis Granite City Ill Henry Griescheck

Massachusetts Senate Approves Antirailroad Merger Bill

Boston June 26 anti railroad merger bill clears Senate for third reading without division and deferment of further action until tomorrow. The bill also passed the House.

Boston Massachusetts Senate House

Oceanic Leads Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse by Hours on Ocean Run

The White Star liner Oceanic arrived yesterday seven hours ahead of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse after leaving Southampton delays. Ambassador-designate Thomas J. O’Brien traveled aboard, saying Japan talk is not worth warning and language mastery by young Americans should ease misunderstandings. Tenor Denis O’Sullivan heads to San Francisco to stage Peggy Macree. Four men claiming Scotland Yard and visiting the British Consulate stirred rumors of tracking an Ascot cup theft and Tiffany’s jewel theft suspects Green and Rohrer.

Oceanic Southampton Thomas J. O’brien Japan Luke E. Wright O'Brien Denmark Copenhagen Washington Tokio O’brien Denis O’sullivan San Francisco England Peggy Macree Scotland Yard Green Rohrer Tiffany London

Walter Camp Sees Laughable England Baseball

Walter Camp of Yale, in England five weeks, arrived with wife aboard the Caronia. He said English baseball is laughable and noted a Rhodes vs Oxford football players game that drew little crowd until errors spurred runs. Camp left London at 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the third inning with Rhodes leading 50 something to 32. He rushed back for Yale Harvard game delayed by fog and will attend Yale Harvard boat race at New London. He expects no football rule changes, calling the game already near ideal.

Walter Camp Yale University England Cunard Caronia London Camp Rhodes Oxford Harvard New Haven New London

Metz to Study Foreign Filtration Plans

Controller Metz plans a Europe study trip beginning in July to review filtration plants in Hamburg and other nations. He expects to determine the feasibility of a 4 million dollar extension for the Jerome Park reservoir project after returning in late August. He stresses the trip is for informed decision making, not delaying the appropriation.

Jerome Park Water Department Metz Hamburg Europe

Man commits suicide with dynamite after wife refusal

Monroe Mich June 26 George Kummer a quarryman killed himself with a stick of dynamite after his wife refused to live with him due to his drinking. He carried the dynamite from the quarry and apparently planned death by his own action if she persisted in leaving.

Monroe, Mich George Kummer

Dinner to Gelderland Officers at Metropolitan Club

Warner Van Norden hosted a dinner for the Gelderland cruiser officers at the Metropolitan Club with 36 guests. Attendees included Captain Baron W D H Alverck Rear Admiral Coghlan General Frederick D Grant Consul J R Planten and judges G M Van Hoesen and Augustus Van Wyck. A telegraph from President Roosevelt conveyed hearty greetings.

Netherlands Gelderland Warner van Norden Metropolitan Club Baron W. D. H. Alverck Coghlan Frederick D. Grant J. R. Planten G. M. van Hoesen Augustus van Wyck Roosevelt

Morrisania Anniversary Celebration Planned by North Side Board

The North Side Board of Trade will host the fifty-ninth founding anniversary of Morrisania in October. A committee found the plan practicable and preparations will begin promptly to make the event one of the largest and most successful in the history of the North Side.

Morrisania North Side

Yale Man on Bicycle Kills Woman

New Haven man W A Perry a Yale senior from Tarboro North Carolina rode a Diegle bicycle and struck Mrs George E Russell of Park Street killing her last night Medical Examiner Bartlett says death due to accidental crash Perry graduated today and the incident occurred in New Haven Conn on June 26

New Haven Conn George E. Russell Park Street W. A. Perry Yale Bartlett Perry Tarboro N.C

Suit of Dr Peters in Munich continuance in post case

The suit of Dr Carl Peters the African explorer against the Munich Post was continued. Principal witness NCO Wilhelm testified about the expedition when alleged atrocities occurred. Peters on stand refuted much of the testimony deeming it based on native rumors. Hearing adjourned.

Munich Carl Peters Miinchner Wilhelm Peters

City News In Brief From A Busy Night Of Crime And Tragedy

Andrew Bauer, a cashier at Merchants Despatch at 310 West 11th, beaten and robbed of 1109, lies with a fractured skull at J Hood Wright Hospital. Arieo Benare­sio, 19, of Yonkers, is in Fordham Hospital with a fractured skull after a cave-in while excavating for Fordham Heights bridge near Harlem. Angelo Landero, of 184 Hester, condemned to die in the week of August 5 for the murder of Michael Di Ambro, a Bedford Park peacemaker. Hungarian bonds looted from a Hungarian tax office were found in Antwerp trunk and handed to the Hungarian Consul. A severed left hand, possibly a medical student’s, was found at 18 Hamilton Street and sent to the Morgue. Lizzie Toy, age 2, died after falling sixty feet from a chair near 67 Jackson Street while mother was in the kitchen.

Andrew Bauer West 11Th Street Merchants’ Despatch Company Bauer J. Hood Wright Hospital Arieo Benaresio South Park Hill Yonkers Fordham Hospital Fordham Heights Harlem Angelo Landero Hester Street Italy Rosalsky Court of General Sessions Michael di Ambro Bedford Park Laudero Itatan Zilahan Hungary Antwerp Isaac Hersher E. J. Enwright Pearl Street Hamilton Street Harburger Lizzie Toy Jackson Street

Rain Delays Play At National Women's Championship Tennis

At the Philadelphia Cricket Club Rain halted today's action in the women's national championship. Two singles matches completed. Neely and Weimer won a doubles round. Notably, holder Helen Homans will not defend, reportedly due to an impending marriage.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Cricket Club St. Martin's Carrie B. Neely Cincinnati Marie Weimer Washington G. L. Chapman Nyack N. Y W. H. Pouch Englewood N. J Helen Homans New York Clara T. Chase Natalie Wildey E. Scott N. Williams Marion Sharwood Helen Rodgers Misses Ostheimer Wildey Miss Leroy Clement Wainwright Miss McFadden Agnes Groome E. Taylor KK. Morris Helen Hodge Miss Rose N. Ostheimer Caroline Clothier Deane Mathey G. Roper Jr. M. Wistar, Jr John Strawbridge R. Thayer W. H. Trotter R. L. James W. L. Landreth Walter Foulke H. B. Register University of Pennsylvania G. A. Gordon Harvard D. Mattey F. C. Morgan F. EB. Dixon

Fire destroys Pine Beach hotels near Exposition grounds

A large fire at Pine Beach near the Jamestown Exposition grounds in Norfolk Va destroyed 40 to 50 structures including the Arcade Royal Pine Hampton Roads Washington House and Outside Inn. Two lives reportedly lost and about 1000 people homeless. Fire spread blocked by Powhatan Guards and exposition fire department. 23d United States Infantry ordered out. Cause unknown and losses estimated at 250000 to 300000 with 20 percent insured.

Norfolk Pine Beach Jamestown Exposition Grounds Virginia Maryland Avenue Exposition Avenue Exposition Grounds Inside Inn Kentucky State Building Royal Pine Hampton Roads Washington House Outside Inn Powhatan Carolina Berkley Powhatan Guards Exposition 23D United States Infantry Berkley Hotel

Talk of New Treaty with Japan

London dispatch reports a Daily Mail Tokyo correspondent stating Japan and the United States may replace the existing treaty in 149 with a new pact. Japan aims to place its subjects on an equal footing with Europeans, while no major difficulties are expected before then.

London The Daily Mail Tokio Japan United States

Circulation Men Dine And Visit Coney Island Parks

Frederic Thompson hosted circulation managers from New York Newark and Trenton at Luna Park last night. They were taken by boat to Coney Island and escorted to the Hotel Della Napoli on Surf Avenue where a dinner was served before touring all attractions.

Frederic Thompson New York Newark Trenton Luna Park Coney Island

Frisco Strike Indictments Against Nine Charged

San Francisco June grand jury returned four indictments against nine persons in Judge Lawler's court for acts of violence against United Railroads during the ongoing streetcar strike.

San Francisco

Chicago Wheat Soars After Wet Northwest Outlook

Wheat extended gains as rain in Kansas and Northwest drought concerns supported Chicago markets. September swung to about 1/8 premium, corn firm on limited offerings, oats steady, and provisions weak amid ample hog receipts. Near-term receipts expected: wheat 19 cars, corn 391, oats 131, hogs 20,000 head.

Chicago Northwest Liverpool Kansas North Dakota France Germany Russia Shyyrhiye Minneapolis Duluth Ohio Finois Moe

Cattle and hog markets across major cities June 26

Telegraph market notes from Chicago Cincinnati East Buffalo Pittsburgh and Kansas City report receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle steady to strong with various classes quoted. hogs mostly steady to higher. sheep and lambs steady amid mixed regional activity highlighting prime and choice lots and feeder items.

Chicago Cinecinnati East Buffalo Pittsburg Kansas City Western Fed Texas Lee W. P

Wall Street Plot Sold Adjoins the Orient Building

A four story building at Wall and Water streets, adjoining the Orient Building, was bought by John G. Agar for about 225000. The deal expands Agar’s Block Front south of Wall Street. Brokers Douglas Robinson, Charles S. Brown & Co. handled the sale. Other big sales included two 4 story dwellings at 50 and 48 West 21st street, a 7 story Stuyvesant elevator at Livingston Place and 17th street, and a 3 six story law houses on 101st street and First avenue. Evening Vesey street auctions offer uptown parcels from the Robert McCafferty estate, including Edgemere and a Bronx block near 161st Street.

John G. Agar Wall and Water Sts Orient Building Agar Douglas Robinson Charles S. Brown & Co Mr. Agar Wall St Pearl and West 21St St Oathout Realty Company Stuyvesant Livingston Place 17Th St Kerman Realty Company Isaac Polstein Polstein 101St St First Ave Pease & Elliman Heilner & Wolff West U1st St Real Estate Exchange Vesey St Samuel Goldsticker East 7Th St Convent Idlst St Goldsticker J. A. Deering Joseph P. Day Bronx Old City of New York Edgemere Long Island Rockaway Peninsula

Davies sells Grand Ave plot for Church Missionary Society

J Clarence Davies sold for Jerome Avenue Realty three lots on the east side of Grand Avenue 150 feet south of 181st Street to the Church of God Missionary Society at 2450 Grand Avenue. A mission house will be built on the site.

J. Clarence Davies Jerome Avenue Realty Company Grand Ave 181St At Church of God Missionary Boviety

Real Estate Purchase by Third United Cities Realty Corp

The Third United Cities Realty Corporatdum purchased a Brooklyn parcel at Smith Street and 2nd Place. The irregular plot fronts 134 feet on Smith Street and 80 feet on 24 Place, with a brownstone building housing six stores and apartments, plus a rear dwelling. Acquired from the Alexander N. Wite estate, the sale is expected to yield substantial value as the area densifies.

United Cities Realty Corporatdum Smith St

Land sale notice for a Thirteen Jots plot at Brook and St Ann's

J Pooter adds W H Murphy as owners of a thirteen jot plot at the northeast corner of Brook avenue and Witht, extending through St Ann's avenue. The plot fronts Rock avenue 190 percent and reaches Ith street and St Ann's avenues. asking price listed as 100000 dollars.

Yants J. Pooter W. H. Murphy Hrook Ave St Ann's Ave Rock Ave Tnith St

Park Ave Apartment House Sold in City Deal

William H. Rosenblatt and Fleck and Brown sold the seven story elevator apartment house on B plot at the southeast corner of S8th St and Park Ave. Samuel Strasburger sold to Hyman Horwitz and Lavy and Weinstein as buyers.

Park Ave Wiliam H. Rosenblatt Fleck & Brown Samuel Strasburger Hyman Horwitz Lavy & Weinstein S8th St

New Owner for the Ackerly Apartment House Sold

Maud E. Medley acquires the seven story Ackerly at 241 and 243 West list of with a 60 by 100.2 foot plot. Thomas Kennedy, president of the Sagamore Club, buys 10 Morris Ave three story brick dwelling on a 20 by 100 foot lot, part of a row of new houses.

Pehleman & Behweeler Maud E. Medley Ackerly J. Clarence Davies August Jacoben Thomas Kennedy Sagamore Club Morris Ave

Enlargements Filed For Two Manhattan Dwellings

Vlans have been filed to enlarge four story and basement house No. 15 East 75th Street owned by Willam W Hall and to enlarge the four story house of Theodore Wentz at No 528 West 17th Street Architects named Alexander McMillan Welch and Samuel RK Bishop.

East 75Th St Willam W. Hall Theodore Wentz Weet 17Th St Alexander McMillan Welch Samuel RK. Bishop

Plans for eleven story loft building on West ith street

Plans filed with Butklings Superintendent Murphy show an eleven story loft building for the Meteor Health Company at Nos 03 and 23 West ith street. The brick façade with limestone and terra cotta trim will span 50 feet frontage and ST feet depth, with an extension, costing about $280,000. Architects are Behwartz &irons.

Butklings Murphy Weat Ith St Meteor Health Company Behwartz &Irons

Atlantic Hotel Furniture Sold in Bridgeport Sale

The Matt J. Ward Company sold the Atlantic Hotel in Bridgeport Connecticut including furniture fixtures lease and goodwill to Frank Miller who sold his interest in the Hotel Caswell Baltimore. Charles Tt Ruhl is the buyer now in possession.

Matt. J. Ward Company Atlantic Hotel Bridgeport Conn Frank Miller Charles Tt. Ruhl Caswell Baltimore Mr. Huhl

Realty Notes Leases Spread Across Broadway And Greenwich

Denzer Brothers lease multiple lofts and stores at 418 to 441 Broadway and nearby addresses including Walker Street and Wooster Street, plus Greene and Jones streets. William Waldorf Astor leases banking room in Astor Court Building to Sherman National Bank, organizer. Pease Elliman lease Greenwich estate The McClave Place at Greenwich, Connecticut, to Mrs. E. M. Bell for the season.

Denzer Brothers Broadway Walker St Greene St Wooster St No. & Jones St Mercer St William Waldorf Astor

Realty Transactions Show Multiple Tenement Trades in City

Real estate firms report numerous sales of five to seven story tenement houses and four story dwellings across Manhattan. Transactions include Nos. 441 and 448 West Ith st and Nos. 853 30 East Ith st, with plots ranging 40x02 to 44.10x92 feet, plus several lots on East 60th Street and East 29th Street. Names include Lowenstein Papae & Co, Isaac Saltz, A B Katz, Jacob Hyman, Schwitzer & Levin, Harris & Vaughan, W A Peck, BK Fishman, Morris Stalewitz, Leon Ginsburg, Ernest-Cahn Realty Co, Whitehall Realty Co, Duress Co, Edenwald Land Co, Lee & Rumbaugh, and buyers like Ransom Cay fill, William Loons, Meta Smith, Jacob Timble, and Patrick L Walsh.

Lowenstein, Papae & Co Isaac Saltz Broome St A. B. Katz Jacob Hyman West Ith St East Iith St Weat BK. Fishman East 29Th St dJacob Hyman West 16Th St Morris Stalewitz East 16Th St Mathouse Leon Ginsburg Ransom Bruner Ave Nereld Ave Duress Meta Smith Jacob Timble Boonest Edenwald Land Companies Doone Ave Randall Ave Rocco J. Magerina Bracken Ave

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