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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1908

Page

7

Sicilians Protest In Rome Government Trial In New York

About a thousand Sicilians met at Webster Hall to denounce the Italian Senate conviction of Professor Nunzio Nasi for misappropriating public funds while minister of public instruction. Speakers assailed Giolitti and Rome, praising Nasi as a Sicilian idol and sending sympathy to his family. resolutions urged justice and protest to the Italian government.

Sicily Rome Webster Hall Nunzio Nasi Italian Senate Viere Vden Nasi Giolitti Giolittit Felicimo Gene Garibaldi Luigi Pane M. A. Mercurio Naples Senate High Court of Justice Italy Professor Nasi Trapani

Abraham Rosenthal Arrested in Perry Jail

Abraham Rosenthal, sought in Reading Pennsylvnia for murder, is jailed in Perry Oklahoma after an arrest at Billings last Wednesday. He denies the charge and plans to go to Reading without requisition papers. The Noble County sheriff will depart for the East with him. Police in Reading have pursued Rosenthal for weeks for the February 15 shooting of his brother-in-law Lewis Clawson at the shirt factory office.

Guthrie Okla Abraham Rosenthal Reading Penn Perry Billings Noble County Rosenthal Lewis Clawson

Trenton Teenager Shoots Self After Being Left Home

In Trenton on March 15 Margaret Berton a fifteen year old girl fatally shot herself as she prepared to retire. Her father Harry L. Berton had taken two younger children to Atlantic City earlier that day leaving Margaret at home. Her disappointment at being left alone is given as the motive.

the Tribune Trenton Margaret Berton Harry L. Berton Atlantic City Margaret

Mass Meeting in Newark on Civil Service Reform

Edward K. Somerwell announced a mass meeting of Civil Service reform supporters for March 15 at 8 o'clock in the Newark Free Public Library. He warned of a grave risk in Trenton and urged large attendance to back a good workable law and counter opponents, urging Senators and Assemblymen to act.

St Orange Edward K. Somerwell New Jersey State Civil Service Association Newark Free Public Library Somerwell Trenton

Maud Ballington Booth Not Ill Says Booth

Commander Ballington Booth reports Maud Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America is not ill. He notes she has been affected by news of the death of her associate Mrs. E A McAlpin of Ossining New York. He praises Mrs McAlpin and her work with ex convicts and notes a wreath was sent to her bier.

Montclair N. J Ballington Booth Maud Ballington Booth Volunteers of America McAlpin Ossining N. Y Booth

Stranger in wrong house shocks Orange sisters

Miss Agnes and Miss Mary Morton, daughters of Addison Morton of 104 Main street Orange, awoke to a man asleep in their bed after entering an unlocked door. Patrolman Brennan arrested Jacob Sullivan of Newton Sussex County who claimed drunkenness and lack of memory. Sullivan to be arraigned before Justice Bray tomorrow.

Agnes M.iy Morton Addison Mortor No. 104 Main Street Orange Stumbering Brennan Jacob Sullivan Newton Sussex County Sullivan Mr. Morton Bray

Ambush at Dixon as mob seeks Black man after shooting

In Dixon Kentucky March 15 deputy marshal Smith Childers was fatally shot during an attempted arrest of Jacob McDowell. McDowell fled to Henderson after the incident as a mob chased Black suspects. two travelling salesmen, P B Carter and J B Barry, were wounded by gunfire from armed African Americans near Providence. Several Black men including Will McDowell and Tom Fuqua were later arrested on charges of shooting the travellers.

Dixon Smith Childers Jacob McDowell McDowell Providence P. B. Carter Chattanooga J. B. Barry Henderson Will” McDowell Tom” Fuqua Tom” Miller

Railroads and militiamen payment dispute outlined

Washington reports the War Department debating transport costs for national guard troops over bond aided and land grant lines. Some railroads refuse the old one half tariff rate, with states asked to issue transportation requests while the War Department finalizes settlements charging the state's appropriation.

Washington National Guard War Department

De Laval Separator Co Races To Meet Demand

Poughkeepsie N Y March 15 The De Laval Separator Company a major local industry has kept its entire force working late shifts to handle a rush of orders One order for nine carloads of separators totaling 1575 machines arrived recently Superintendent Miller says demand and overall business are as strong or stronger than any prior year.

Poughkeepsie N. Y de Laval Miller

Auctioneer Briscoe struck by falling milk bottle

Edward Briscoe an auctioneer of 22 West 40th Street was struck on the head by a falling milk bottle from a fourth floor window on Broadway and 4th Street yesterday. He was carried to New York Hospital with a severe scalp wound, after the bottle toppled from the sill when someone reached for it.

Edward Briscoe West 40Th Street Broadway 4Th Street New York

Woman Run Down by Bloodhounds in Arson Case

Ada Palmer, a white woman in Chattanooga Tennessee, was chased by bloodhounds yesterday and arrested on a charge of arson. She is accused of setting fire to the home of H L Mc Farland on Mission Ridge.

Chattanooga Tenn Ada Palmer H. L. McFarland Mission Ridge

Liner's Bobstay Repaired At Sea

The American Line steamship New York arrived after a rough voyage from Southampton during a north westerly gale. The bobstay snapped near the bowsprit, pounding the bow before the ship halted. a seaman attached a hawser to make it secure and normal speed resumed.

American Line New York Southampton Roberts

Body found floating in Globe village pond in Southbridge

The decomposed body of a man six feet tall, believed 25 to 35, was found in Globe village pond. Dr. Cary C. Bradford orders identification. Tattoos show jockey and horse heads. handkerchiefs bear the name Reed A. Whittemore.

Southbridge Mass Globe Village Pond Cary C. Bradford Reed A. Whittemore

Mexico City College Left Half Sunk After Earthquake

One half of the large Viscayan College in Mexico City has sunk three feet due to last year's quake. The government ordered the building demolished and estimated replacement cost at $260,000.

The Tribune Mexico City Viscayan College

Stop Socialist Meetings Roused by Philadelphia Police

Philadelphia police acting under Director of Public Safety Clay halted several socialist gatherings. One anniversary event for Karl Marx faced an injunction bid after police blocked a Zionist talk by Dr Charles Worstman. A Paris Commune anniversary was held with Morris Hillquitt addressing crowds, while uniform officers finally entered after initial denial.

Philadelphia Public Safety Clay Karl Marx Carl M. Zomatkin Charles Worstman New York Heidelberg University Palestine Marx Morris Hillquitt Socialist Party

Fate on Birthday for Boise Murderer Orchard

On his forty second birthday next Wednesday in Canyon County District Court Harry Orchard the confessed killer of former Governor Frank Steunenberg faces Judge Fremont Wood as a death sentence looms Orchard rejected a not guilty plea and refused to plead to a lesser degree of murder stating I am guilty and am ready to my punishment Authorities deny immunity and expect Orchard to die with no pardon or commutation he devotes time to the Bible and religious texts in prison.

Boise Idaho District Court Canyon County Harry Orchard Frank Steunenberg Caldwell Fremont Wood Orchard First de Ifar

Look Too Soon for Skyscraper Joke on Ship Deck

The steamship New York, speeding at nine, promised ashore passage within an hour after a joker claimed health clearance near Sandy Hook. Passengers rushed to the deck to glimpse the Mauretania and its lit-up “skyscraper” sight, while the joker laughed at the hoax as the ship docked.

New York Stong Sandy Hook Promenade Liverpool

Black Hand threat and extortion target butcher Samuel Euler

The note warned of making mincemeat of Samuel Euler and his family unless 3100 was deposited at South and Market streets. Kutler and his family faced threats, while police probe the blood signed letters. The Kuttlers shelter indoors at 34 Market Street amid the fear and police investigation.

Samuel Euler Kutler Kuttlers Market Street

Bound and Gagged by Thieves at West 4th Boarding House

Joseph Navilio and wife Mary reported a robbery at their No 231 West 4th Street boarding house. A man and a woman gagged and bound the wife to her bed Saturday afternoon and looted the room of jewelry and money. Police were alerted. She recalled prior entries: three pieces of jewelry stolen three weeks earlier and her wedding dress plus money taken a week prior. A neighboring tenant across the hall also lost money.

Joseph Navilio Mary West 4Th Street Charles Street

The Bloodthirsty Kea Described in Myth and Fact

A writer details New Zealand kea behavior as a killer of sheep, outlining stalking, leaping to the rump, tearing wool, and flesh biting. The injured animal struggles, then dies as the kea holds on with wings spread, while others assist in the spoil.

New Zealand Chisago

Praise for Institute marks ten years at Cooper Union

The People’s Institute celebrated its tenth anniversary at Cooper Union with remarks by Dr. William H. Maxwell and speakers including Rev. Thomas Slicer and William M. Ivins. They praised the institute’s role in providing wholesome drama and music to children and workers. Charles Sprague Smith summed up ten years of progress, and the need for ongoing support was noted as annual needs run about $20,000 versus $15,600 raised.

People's Institute Cooper Union William H. Maxwell Thomas ¥. Slicer People’s Church Wiliam M. Ivins People’s Institute People’s Forum Michael M. Davis, Jr Samuel Schulman League For Social and Ethical Service Charles Sprague Smith Dr. Maxwell Slicer Duke Street Ca Sh William M. Ivins Chicago America Mr. Ivins Henry George Father McGlynne

Minister on Fastern Awakening Sermon by Rev Dr Talmage at West End Church

The sermon at West End Presbyterian on West 105th described China awakening to resources and power and forecast Western style governance transforming the East. He cited a missionary claim Japan cannot dominate China, only Chinese merchants with global buying power. He said China’s literary rulers were replaced by modern schooling and that within thirty years a China aligned with Western civilization will rise and influence the world.

Frank de Witt Talmage T. de Witt Talmage West End Presbyterian Church West 105Th Street China Talmage Japan East Peking

Missionaries blamed for social unrest at church sermon

Rev Charles Stelzie of the Board of Home Missions told about five hundred laborers at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church that missionaries create social unrest to justify church influence. He argued Christ backs labor, cites reports urging abolition of child labor equality for women and better temperance and morals among workers.

Charles Stelzie Department of Church and Labor Board of Home Missions Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Labor Steizle Africa Christ Jesus Christ Darrell

Brooklyn Man Falls From Elevated Station Injures Arm

Fred Langlois of No 14th Street Brooklyn fell from the Adams street Myrtle avenue elevated station early yesterday. He suffered a broken arm a scalp wound and light bruises. A patrolman and Dr. Anderson of Brooklyn Hospital treated him. Langlois cannot recall whether he had just left a train or planned to board one and police think he attempted to climb over a revolving gate at the east end of the station and fell. He will be detained at the Brooklyn Hospital for a while.

Fred Langlois Bor 14Th Street Brooklyn Adams Street Myrtle Avenue Anderson Brooklyn Hospital Langlois Manhattan

David T. Watson in federal suits

Pittsburg report states attorney David T. Watson left for New York to confer with fellow lawyers and Interstate Commerce Commission members on federal prosecutions involving Union Pacific and other railroads. He has been tied to cases including the Alaskan boundary and Northern Securities.

Pittsburg David T. Watson New York Interstate Commerce Commission Union Pacific Watson Alaskan Northern Securities Chicago City

City News in Brief Thomas Walsh held on shooting charge

Thomas Walsh arrested during the Teamsters riot in Rent Street was held in $1,000 bail by Magistrate Steinert in the Tombs court. He faces examination tomorrow on a charge of shooting Joseph Forkey of 201 Chambers Direct. Edwin A. Alderman will address The Growing South at Carnegie Hall next Sunday.

Thomas Walsh Teamsters Rent Street Steinert Tombs Court Joseph Forkey No. 201 Chambers Direct Edwin A. Alderman University of Virginia Civic Forum Carnegie Hall

Maine Indian Fund Butts Maine Massachusetts Links Enduring Trust

Maine faces a long standing obligation to care for Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Indians in return for loyalty during the colonial era. A winter hardship and poor sale of crafts have strained the state funded trust, now reported to amount to 75 million dollars with a calculated shortfall of 316,999 dollars.

Augusta Massachusetts Maine Great Britain Oramande Smith Litchfield Charles P. Hatch Tiatch

Maine Indian fund seen as top legislative issue

The text discusses the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy tribes and the need to adjust the Indian fund for future needs. It notes previous appropriations, interest payments, and river rights revenue, with anticipated increases and the possibility of new legislative action next session. The tribes, their locations, and community details are described.

T& T Penobscot Penobscot River Old Town Sisters of Mercy Passamaquoddy Calais Indian Fund Maine

Night oil coats Hawthorne cottage of councilman’s family

In Hawthorne New Jersey during the night a thick coat of machine oil was spread across the front of Mrs Emme Eaton’s cottage where her son James W Eaton councilman resides. Eaton suspects multiple perpetrators and will offer a reward for information leading to the culprits’ capture.

Paterson N. J Hawthorne Emme Eaton James W. Eaton Eaton

Youth Deliberately Kills Father in Delaware Home

In Wilmington, Matthew Kraschetsky, 17, shot and killed his father Louis Kraschetsky at their residence after his refusal to seek employment. The confrontation began when the father demanded work by Monday. The youth fled but later surrendered to authorities.

Wilmington. del March Matthew Kraschetsky Louis Kraschetsky Kraschetzky

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