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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

19

Thaw Hears Habeas Corpus Case Amid Jail Stay

Harry K. Thaw remains in Dutchess County jail after a court hearing on his sanity writ. Justice Morschauser adjourned to May 11 as the defense seeks to prove Thaw sane while Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may testify if needed. Thaw appears in good health and gains weight since transfer from Matteawan.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Hospital Supreme Court Morschauser Garvan New York County Jerome Thaw Matteawan A. Russell Peabody Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Peabody Stanford White Dutchess County ‘Court Chanler Amos T. Baker Matteawan Asylum New York Central Flynn Tombs Prison New York Messrs Graham and Graham Mack Dutchess County Dr. Baker Robert Chanler

Change in Auto Blacklist Keeps 11 Cars From Ferry

Long Island Railroad officials left the auto blacklist unchanged with eleven entries, though No. 3.2% N. J. vanished from the list and No. 31,27 N. J. took its place. The move followed chauffeurs' refusals to stop on the ferry and not restart until across the river, prompting an order barring listed machines from crossing.

Long Island Railroad 34Th Street Ferry N. J William D. Sloane

J M Cragen Gressers Secretary in Queens

John M Cragen becomes private secretary to Lawrence Gresser President of the Borough of Queens. Ringe returns to Highway Department. Goldner and Knapp resignations accepted while De Bragga resignation not accepted. Bermel fled grand jury in city owned car. successor noted for avoiding city cars. Gresser used a trolley to visit his son, a priest in Hollis.

John M. Cragen Lawrence Gresser Borough of Queens Cragen Herman Ringe Highway Department Gresser Matthew J. Goldner Lucien Knapp Joseph de Bragga Joseph Bermel Grand Jury Hollis

Grand Jury Presentments Opposed In Queens County

Justice Stapleton criticized grand jury presentments in Flushing saying indict if evidence warrants not spell out guilt on mere suspicion. His remarks were seen as reacting to the Kissena Park purchase investigation by the jury.

Queens County Grand Jury Supreme Court Flushing Justice Stapleton Grand Jury Kissena Park

Ice Trust Hearings Highlight MacNeille Report Evidence

The Jerome hearing centers on a MacNeille report to the Attorney General detailing the American Ice Company's alleged monopoly through "independent" ice firms, with evidence about market control in Maine, Hudson Valley, New York City, Berkshire operations, and profits. Witnesses discuss stock ties, contracts with Mountain and Berkshire Ice Companies, and a claimed artificial famine in 1906.

American Ice Company John R. MacNeille Jerome Albany Julius M. Mayer Jackson Berkshires New Jersey Pennsylvania Pierce Attorney General's Office Quackenbush Conners Tce William A. de Ford William J. Conners Buffalo John W. Gates de Ford Board of Aldermen Ice Trust Maine Hudson Valley MacNeille Mountain Ice Company Brooklyn Suys Berkshire Ice Company New York Williamson and Brennen Comany

Postum advice and a man’s health tale in ads

An advertisement extols brewing Postum coffee substitute for 15 minutes to achieve dark color and rich flavor. A reader testifies that correcting preparation helped her husband’s fainting spells and general health, ending with a slogan from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and a nudge to read The Road to Wellville.

Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Phys

Third Time Probing American Ice Company by Grand Jury

Justice Goff approved resubmission of the American Ice Company case to a special grand jury. James W. Osborne and William A. De Ford oversaw the prior inquiry, screening jurors for independence from the company. Foreman Jansen Wendell named. jury meets in the General Sessions judges’ lunch room.

American Ice Company Goff Jackson James W. Osborne William A. de Ford Jansen Wendell Mr. Osborne Charles W. Morse Morse

Jerome Refuses Court Order On Grand Jury Minutes

District Attorney Jerome declines to file the November grand jury minutes for the Metropolitan Street Railway probe, arguing a technical service issue after Judge Rosalsky ordered public disclosure. Franklin Pierce for the King committee pressed to use the minutes as evidence, while Ryan and Cravath refused questions and Cravath faced contempt charges but was acquitted.

Jerome Metropolitan Street Railway Company Rosalsky Franklin Pierce King Committee Pierce Thomas F. Ryan Paul D. Cravath Mr. Cravath

District Attorney Favorably Placed Amid City Probes

The Commissioners of Accounts plan to examine city departments using funds, including the Fire Department and Bronx borough, delaying Brooklyn and Queens inquiries until September. Grand Jury in Queens has data to indict several men. Mitchel notes authority exists to probe the DA’s office but expects no action now.

Jerome Commissioners of Accounts Mitchel Hughes The Bronx Fire Department Brooklyn Queens Richmond Grand Jury of

Lifesaver to command U.S. cutter at Sandy Hook

Captain T H Patterson, head of the Sandy Hook life saving station, resigns to command the new Treasury Department anchorage cutter Guide. The seventy foot craft will cooperate with anchorage cutter Manhattan commanded by Captain William Bradley to keep steamers in proper anchorages. Patterson has a record of rescues including the Drumet hier crew rescue nearly three years ago.

T. H. Patterson Sandy Hook Anchorage Treasury Department Manhattan William Bradley Patterson Drumethier

Gow Case Delayed To Fall Term In Supreme Court

The Gow trial in Brooklyn was not called yesterday. District Attorney Clarke noted three witnesses have left for Europe and the case will go over until the fall term under defense strategy to delay.

Garvan Mack Paris Monte Carlo Europe Thawe Graham New York William Gow Supreme Court Brooklyn Clarke

Davis Installed as First President of Normal College

The Normal College welcomed its new president George Samler Davis in a historic installation attended by 3000 visiting high school girls and college officials. Speakers emphasized separate independence within City College and noted the need for new buildings and equipment to support growth. the event included hymns, prayers, and formal presentations.

Normal College George Samler Davis Thomas Hunter Broadway 4Th Street Henry H. Sherman Davis City College Training School William H. Maxwell New York Hunter John H. Finley The College A. Emerson Palmer Board of Education David H. Greer Henry H. Schulman Sherman Egerton L. Winthrop, Jr Edward S. Burgess Grace B. Beach Patrick F. McGowan Howard J. Rogers New York State Maxwell Finley Dr. Hunter

American Women's Noisiness at College Dining Hall

A college student's father criticizes the noise of campus dining crowds while staying at a small town hotel. He contrasts culture with refinement and savoire faire as Dorothy recalls her own initial shock at the campus chatter, noting fatigue after a long week.

Uique Litthe Comege Town Dorothy

Annual T S S Luncheon at Hotel Astor Features Noted Speakers

The annual luncheon at Hotel Astor presents Alfred Mosely of England and Kate Upson Clark of Brooklyn as guests of honor. Speakers include Ower R Lovejoy on child labor and industrial education, Miss Helen Varick Boswell on Panama, Henry Gaines Hawn and Mary Proctor. Musical interludes feature Avery Helver and Edouard Dethiér with Spross as accompanist.

T. S Hotel Astor Alfred Mosely England Kate Upson Clark Brooklyn Helen Varick Boswell Panama Henry Gaines Hawn School of Speech Arts Mary Proctor R. E. Johnston Avery Ehelver Barytone Edouard Dethiér Ysaye Wieniawski Charles Gilbert Spross

What kind of men do women like asks the question

Gleanings notes an English publication on fashioning romance in modern times. It observes women prefer a blend of charm and steadiness while men are drawn to Don Juan type figures yet marry for domestic comfort. It also cites beauty doctors warning strong lights age skin faster and candlelight flatters complexion for home harmony and nervous calm.

Don Juan

Coat in butterfly style described for young girls

The Tribune Pattern notes a butterfly style coat with sleeves merged into the body, suited for spring and summer wardrobes. Shown in striped material, it is praised for versatility with pongees and silks and for wool suitings. Fabric requirements are listed as 7 yards 21 inches for a teen size and 4 yards 27 inches for a smaller size.

Pattern for Woman's Coat and Vest in No 6.935

Pattern No 6.935 offers a tissue paper pattern for a woman's coat with 2 inch wide banding for vest and collar, sized for fourteen and sixteen years. The pattern costs 6 cents plus extra postage and is mailed from the Pattern Department of the New York Tribune upon receipt of the payment.

New-York Tribune

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J. M. Cragen Gresser Ringe de Bragga Berkshire Hills Mount Vernon New Rochelle Pelham Scott Trust Edwin B. Kilroe Kilroe Mr. Pierce American Ice Osborne By the Cook Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich Lifesaver U. S. Cutter Gow Wwomen Avery Belvor Edouard Dethier T Ifotel Astor S. S MR. Davis Thackeray Evers Stewart Co Erie Sts Jersey
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