Thaw in Dutchess jail as testifies loom in sanity case
Harry K Thaw remains in the Dutchess County jail after a habeas corpus hearing in Poughkeepsie aimed at declaring him sane. The court adjourned to May 11, with Justice Morschauser to hear the case, and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw offered to testify if needed.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry—K. Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Garvan
New York County
Jerome
Thaw
Matteawan
Tombs
A. Russell Peabody
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Peabody
Dutchess County
New York
Graham
Robert Chanler
Change in Auto Blacklist Keeps 11 Car Crossings Ban
The Long Island Railroad list restricting autos from crossing the 34th street ferry remains at eleven vehicles. No. 129 N. J. was replaced by No. 31227 N. J. with Sloane removed. Officials cite chauffeur conduct and ferry rules, noting chauffeurs must stop on the ferry and not restart until ashore.
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Long Island Railroad
34Th Street Ferry
N. J
William D. Sloane
Sloane
Cragen Gresser's Secretary Aide to Queens President
John M. Cragen began work as private secretary to Lawrence Gresser the new Queens Borough President. Herman Ringe returns to Highway Department. Goldner and Knapp resignations accepted. De Bragga keeps Sewers post. Bermel fled jury custody. successor to ride public cars only. Gresser toured with son, a Hollis priest, by trolley.
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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 Court
Justice Stapleton criticized grand jury presentments in the Supreme Court at Flushing. He said indictments should follow warranted evidence, not mere suspicion of wrongdoing. His remarks were prompted by the Kissena Park purchase investigation.
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Queens County Grand Jury
Supreme Court
Flushing
Justice Stapleton
Grand Jury
Kissena Park
Ice Trust Hearing Draws Focus on American Ice Company
The Jerome hearing centers on a MacNeille report alleging the American Ice Company ran a monopoly across Maine New York and New Jersey through controlling stock in independent firms. The 1906 figures claim high profits and possible artificial ice shortages to push prices, with witnesses and officials clashing over evidence and grand jury minutes.
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American Ict
John R. MacNeile
Albany
Julius M. Mayer
Jackson
Berkshires
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
American Ice Company
Pierce
Jerome
Attorney General's
Quackenbush
Conners
William A. de Ford
William J. Conners
Buffalo
John W. Gates
Mr. Pierce
Board of Aldermen
Ice Trust
Maine
Hudson Valley
MacNeille
Mountain Ice Company
Brooklyn
Berkshire Ice Compan
New York
Williamson and Brennen
Comany
Postum brewing tips and health claim ad
A reader testifies that following Postum directions for boiling 15 minutes yields a rich brown color and coffee-like flavor. The message claims improved health after switching from coffee, citing a husband with fainting spells and heart issues. The ad promotes “There’s a Reason” and directs readers to Road to Wellville in packages.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Grand jury to probe American Ice Company affairs again
Justice Goff granted Attorney General Jackson permission to resubmit the American Ice Company case to a special grand jury. James W. Osborne and William A. De Ford handled prior probes with strict juror screening to avoid company influence. Foreman Jansen Wendell leads a panel chosen for independence as the jury convenes in General Sessions lunch room.
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American Ice Company
Goff
Jackson
James W. Osborne
William A. de Ford
Jansen Wendell
Mr. Osborne
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Jerome Won't Obey Court Order In Grand Jury Minutes
District Attorney Jerome refuses to file November grand jury minutes on Metropolitan Street Railway inquiry. He argues the Rosal sky order is not technically correct until served with a proper order. Franklin Pierce sought the minutes to use as evidence in charges against the District Attorney. The November grand jury inquiry ended after Thomas F. Ryan and Paul D Cravath declined to answer questions, invoking client counsel privilege. Cravath was later tried for contempt and acquitted.
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Jerome
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Rosalsky
Franklin Pierce
King Committee
Pierce
Thomas F. Ryan
Paul D. Cravath
Mr. Cravath
District Attorney Jerome Faces Heavy Scrutiny Amid Inquiries
Commissioner Mitchel suggests the Commissioners of Accounts will probe city departments using funds, with reports due on the Bronx Fire Department workload before the vacation period. Queens grand jury holds data for indictments, while an investigation of the District Attorney’s office is not anticipated.
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Jerome
Commissioners of Accounts
Mitchel
Hughes
The
Bronx
Fire Department
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Grand Jury of
District Attorney
Captain Patterson Resigns to Command New Treasury Cutter
Captain T. H. Patterson, head of the Sandy Hook life saving station, resigns to take command of the seventy foot anchorage cutter Guide under the Treasury Department. The Guide will work with the anchorage cutter Manhattan commanded by Captain William Bradley to keep steamers in safe anchorages. Patterson has numerous rescues to his credit, including the daring救 of the Drumel zier crew nearly three years ago.
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T. H. Patterson
Sandy Hook
Anchorage
Treasury Department
Manhattan
William Bradley
Patterson
Drumelzier
Gow Case Delayed To Fall Term In Supreme Court
The trial of William Gow was not called in the Supreme Court in Brooklyn yesterday as expected. District Attorney Clarke said three witnesses have gone to Europe, making trial impractical under current conditions. The case will be postponed until the fall term, with the defence aiming for delay and achieving it.
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Garvan
Mack
Paris
Monte Carlo
Europe
Graham
New York
William Gow
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Clarke
Davis Installed as Normal College President in Gala Ceremony
The Normal College welcomed new president George Samler Davis in a landmark installation attended by thousands of high school girls in white and lavender. Speakers urged independence for the college within City College, stressing growth, new facilities, and continued tradition under a shared governance model.
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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
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
Slunter
Alumate
American Women's Noisiness In College Town Dining Hall
A father visiting a college town hotel comments on the loud dining room filled by students. He distinguishes culture as refinement and savoir faire rather than book learning. Dorothy recalls her own initial shock at campus chatter and gradual tolerance. The dialogue notes fatigue after a busy week influences behavior.
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College Town
Dorothy
Annual T S S LUNCHEON AT THE HOTEL ASTOR
The annual luncheon at Hotel Astor features Alfred Mosely of England and Kate Upslark of Brooklyn with speeches on Mothers and on industrial education. Guests include Henry Gaines Town, Miss Helen Varick Boswell, Mary Proctor, with a strong musical program by Avery Belver, Edouard Dethiér, and Charles Gilbert Spross.
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Hotel Astor
Alfred Mosely
England
Kate Upslark
Brooklyn
Clark
Ower R. Lovejoy
Helen Varick Boswell
Panama
Henry Gaines Tawn
School of Speech Arts
Mary Proctor
R. E. Johnston
Avery Belver
Barytone
Pagliacci
Edouard Dethiér
What kind of men do women like
Gleanings notes that men now ask what kind of men women like and that women favor Don Juans in theory but marry strong, steady partners. It cites beauty experts warning about light causing wrinkles and recommends candlelight to soothe nerves and skin, arguing harmony of color affords comfort at home.
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Don Juan
Butterfly Style Coat For Young Girls In Striped Material
The Tribune Pattern presents a butterfly style coat with sleeves cut in one with the body, suited for young girls. Shown in striped material it fits summer wear alongside pongees and silks, and may pair with wool suitings. For the sixteen year size the fabric needed is six, seven, eight yards respectively.
Pattern for Miss Coat Tissue Paper Pattern No 5
Pattern No 5 for girls fourteen and sixteen years old mailed on receipt of cents. Widths include two inches wide banding and a vest collar and cuffs pattern. Address Pattern Department New York Tribune. Send extra two cent stamp for first class letter post.
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New-York Tribune
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Chanler
Pr. Ames T. Baker
Matteawan Asylum
New York Central
Flynn
Tombs Prison
Messrs
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Baker
J. M. Cragen Gresser
Ringe
de Bragga
de Ford
Berkshire Hills
Mount Vernon
New Rochelle
Pelham
Scott
Trust
Edwin B. Kilroe
Kilroe
American Ice
Osborne
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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U. S. Cutter
Gow
Areor Gs
Toyo GZ
Ae Gaa
Edouard Dethier
Violinist
Avery Belvor
Hlotel Astor
MR. Davis
Thackeray
J Stewart
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