New York Mayor and Police Chief Respond to Parkhurst Charges
Mayor Meleden and Police Commissioner Bingham deny Parkhurst accusations that they failed to enforce the excise laws. They describe their actions as diligent and argue the case against them lacks weight. Governor Hughes will review the documents and decide on next steps after examination.
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Storms Kill One and Hurt Dozens Across Gulf States
A heavy sand and rain storm roared through Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama for twenty four hours destroying property injuring many and killing at least one. Hurricanes were reported in East Feliciana Parish La and Jefferson Davis County Miss as damage spread near Fioma t on. Rail traffic along the Louisville and Nashville line north of Mobile was seriously delayed as telegraph and telephone wires were prostrated. Reports from Hattiesburg Miss say a tremor passed over Silver Creek New Hebron and Grong with several stores blown down at Silver Creek.
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Postum Drink Promises Brain Boost With Wheat Formula
The text describes Postum made from hard wheat containing natural phosphate of potash for rebuilding brain and nerve cells. It notes water in a cup, good cream, and no headache from the blend, suggesting a coffee substitute uses in farming or manufacturing contexts.
Charles S Hanks Dead Conqueror Of Boxing Expires
Charles Stedman Hanks, investigator and boxing foe of President Roosevelt, died in his Hotel Brunswick apartments after a long illness following a trip abroad with his wife and two children. Once a Harvard athlete and writer, he helped probe railroad rates with George Harriman, claiming they were 19 percent too high. The inquiry faced criticism, and a public letter from the President called out their work. Hanks, son of Reverend Siedman W. Hanks, was in Harvard class of 1879 and helped present the Stadium to the university.
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Obituary of Brigadier General Jacob Kline Died in Baltimore
Brigadier General Jacob Kline United States Army retired died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore from kidney disease. Born November 5 1846 in Pennsylvania he served from 1861 onward, earning brevets for Shiloh and Atlanta and commanding units in the Spanish American War and Philippines. He retired in 1904 and was a member of several veterans groups. He married Leila Cassell in 1871.
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Death of Rev. Dr Edmund Rowland rector emeritus
The Rev. Dr. Edmund Rowland of St. John's Episcopal Church Waterbury died of heart disease at Waterbury on March 23. Born Springfield May 24, 1835 he studied at Harvard and Trinity later Theology at Berkeley Divinity School. He was minister in charge of the American Church in Rome before returning to serve St. John's from 1884 and as rector emeritus since 1901.
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William S. Edey Dies Suddenly at Saranac Lake
William Schenck Edey a former NYSE member who left a fortune after starting in Charles C. Edey & Sons, spent recent years traveling and pursuing sports. He died unexpectedly at Saranac Lake aged thirty nine. Funeral Friday at his brother’s home, burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Huhn, Edey & Co
Greenwood Cemetery
Obituary Notes Reach Across United States and Europe
Hermann Lieber died suddenly in Flagstaff Arizona. He led the H Lieber Art Company of Indianapolis and was brother to Peter Lieber of the United States Consulate in Düsseldorf, born 1822 in Germany. Benjamin F. Woodward, a Denver Colorado pioneer for 45 years, died in Mexico. born June 28, 18 . He built Colorado's first telegraph line. Albert Neumann, architect, died at 125 Mount Pleasant Avenue Newark New Jersey. age 75 with wife and three daughters surviving. Thomas Mairs Gilchrist, wealthy Saratoga County resident, died at West Hariton aged 83. unmarried, brother Alexander Gilchrist, wealth in the millions reportedly joint.
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Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Saratoga County
Westhariton
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Laborer killed as brick arch collapses at Masonic Temple site
While foundations were laid for an addition to the Masonic Temple on West 24th Street, a brick arch between an old cellar and a coal cellar collapsed. Michal Ravello of 18 Spring Street died. Staveno Reeno of Gayonne lost a leg, Salvatore Barsido of Bayonne injured. Ambulatory care at Bellevue Hospital. Three ambulances dispatched. Second fatal accident since work began, following a recent derrick cable break incident.
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Gayonne
Leoken
Salvatore Barsido
Bayonne
Bellevue Hospital
Auto Victim Dies in Newark After Crash
Felix Halm, with wife four children, was injured when their car slammed into a bridge railing on Morrison Turnpike Feent Creek Sunday night. He died yesterday at St Michael's Newark from skull fractures. Family members not seriously injured remained at the hospital with him.
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Bronx Borough Chief questions real estate ties in inquiry
Haffen, pressed by Commissioner Mitchel, admitted limited knowledge of subordinates real estate interests and expressed wish to be in real estate rather than his office. He denied awareness of certain land ownership tied to park projects, noted city purchase prices, and discussed reassurances to sever real estate ties for Murray and Geiszler. He also commented on a Bronx courthouse cost estimate.
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Wakiva Returns From Sixteen Thousand Mile Cruise
L V Harkness’s steel twin screw yacht Wakiva, built in Leith for the New York Yacht Club, anchored off East 24th Street after a 16000 mile cruise in Southern waters. The vessel was fumigated at Quarantine due to illness aboard. two sailors were observed at Swinburne Island. Harkness praised the yacht’s performance despite gales near the Gulf of Mexico and off Hatteras. all other crew members were well. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harkness, Miss Barber, and Mrs A M Cooper.
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Clubhouse Plan for Chinese Women Prompts Clergy Visit
Two hundred clergymen will tour Chinatown at the invitation of Rev Fung Y Mow to study conditions. Mott Street clubhouse project aims to aid Christian Chinese women and children with a $104,000 facility featuring a pool garden and recreation spaces. Wealthy merchants have offered donations.
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Buffalo Doctor Held for Bigamy Case
Dr William A Dixon of 314 Delaware Street Buffalo surrendered to the District Attorney on a bigamy charge with 2600 bail for examination. He testified in the breach of promise suit against Senator McCarren, alleged to have married a second time in Hamilton Ontario on December 23 1893. He seeks a divorce after testifying. Measles cripples Friendless Children's Home in Brooklyn, financial strain from epidemic. sale set for Saturday at the Wardner home Hicks Street.
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Erie County
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Tied and slain in tenement with Calabrian suspects
The body of Vincenzo Bonanno, a former Franciscan monk, was found in a rear ground floor room at 235 East 29th Street. He had his feet tied and a throat gash. a hatchet and a bloodied razor were found in the kitchen fireplace. Neighbors reported suspicious men and a possible scuffle, with coroner officials investigating as detectives link the case to previous barrel-murder events in the area.
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Mulberry Street
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Theresa Braun
Rosie Bernstein
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Petresini
Benedetto Manadino
Coroner's Jury Exonerates Pasquale Pati Banker
Pasquale Pati of 240 Elizabeth Street, an Italian banker, was honorably discharged by a coroner's jury yesterday after being charged with killing Francesco Pallatno. Pallatno entered Pati's office with a revolver demanding money. when refused, Pati shot him.
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Schools Fire Safe Checks Urged After Broad Review
Fire chiefs report many public school buildings lack proper fire escapes and fireproof measures. Some doors open inward and inflammable materials exist, risking entrapment in a disaster. Newer buildings are safer, while several old structures need outside escapes and compliance with fire rules.
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Second Avenue
Brooklyn
David F. Moore
Department Ofr Education
Paris Creations Seen At Arnold Constable Spring Opening
Rain did not deter shoppers as Arnold Constable & Co displayed latest Paris imports by Paquin Drecoil Callet Francis Cheruit and Martial Armand With gowns in black marquisette satin en doyant fine Picats orympe lace and Empire trimming The store also showcased Paris lace trimmings and Egyptian inspired fabrics Rugs and Oriental pieces in soft and rich colors filled the showroom this week.
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City News In Brief City Judge Admits Mail, Alley Crime
James D McDougal Ellis Island guard found guilty of letting Harry Schane a detained alien flee was sentenced to five months on Blackwell Island. Hong Kong Shanghai Yokohama and Honolulu mails due Wednesday. Harry Carsey clerk bail set at two thousand to face trial for breaking into John J Hegeman Jr s Madison Avenue apartment. Normal College Alumni House annual meeting set for April 3 at 5 50 p m in the chapel with remarks by Mrs Mary A Day A Gannett Thomas A Hunter J Van Vechten Vicott and Dr John A Funlay
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Sleuths to the goats in Tenderloin corruption probe
Commissioner Bingham reshuffles plainclothes officers in the 34 Inspection District over alleged ties with gamblers. He asks District Attorney Jerome to pursue charges and send some men to prison while promising further investigations and co operation with authorities.
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Suit to remove church-use clause from Little Church site
St Stephen's Episcopal Church in West Mh street seeks to strike a deed restriction that the land be used for church purposes only. The case, before Justice Trans in the Supreme Court, concerns mortgage access and potential redevelopment of the site once the clause is lifted.
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Arson Charge Over Fire at East New York House
Fire investigators found oakum trails and oil on furniture in a two story brick residence at 34 Vermont Street East New York. Morris Weinstraub and Nathan Weisman were arrested with bail set at 1300 each as investigators pursued the arson case.
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New Yorkers Hurt in Chicago Train Wreck
About twenty five people were injured in a rear end collision between a North Western and an Oak Park elevated train at State and Van Buren in Chicago. The crowded cars caused a panic and many bruises during the scramble to escape. Injured include C. Stern and D. E. K. Pollock of New York. Brakes failing to operate properly is cited as the cause.
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Vanderbilt and Driver Enter Bail for Speed Charges
Willam K. Vanderbilt Jr and his chauffeur Albert Hummel posted 100 bail each in Special Sessions on charges of speeding. Justice Olmstead fixed the ball pending trial. Magistrate Kernochan discharged Vanderbilt and Hummel. police laid information before the court. Sydney J. Smit of Westbury went on the bends.
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Theft at West 15th Street Police Station Front
A report notes a possible break in at the West 15th Street police station where a doorknob was stolen. Authorities are investigating whether a prank or unauthorized entry occurred and urge anyone with information to contact police.
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AX ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY LEASE WARD ISLAND
Public hearing scheduled at City Hall in New York on March 25, 1308 at 8 o clock. Notice urges interested residents and entities to attend City Fair and discuss lease of Ward Island to the New ae. George & (illegible)
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