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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

9

Ceremony at Trinity Church marks Manning’s key access to parish

The Rev. Dr. William T. Manning received the keys to Trinity Church and nine chapels during a ceremony at 2 p.m. on Broadway. Colonel William Jay presented the keys as robed sextons stood by, recalling the 1862 rite when Dr. Dix took possession of several churches.

Trinity Church William T. Manning Morgan Dix Trinity William Jay Dr. Manning Jay St. Cornelius the Centurion Governor's Island 12Th Infantry United States Army St. Paul's St. John’s Trinity Chapel St. Agnes’s Broadway

McClellan Speaks at Cornell on Political Tendencies

Ithaca May 5 Mayor George B McClellan of New York spoke at Cornell on Political Tendencies of the Day urging readers to seek first hand news, resist headline driven judgments, support honest officials, and avoid rash opposition to government without constructive alternatives. He warned against worshipping headlines and urged building up rather than tearing down those in office.

Ithaca N. Y George B. McClellan New York Cornell University

Masonic Grand Lodge In Session Amid Leadership Contest

The 1%th annual grand lodge meeting opened in New York with three days of sessions. A hot contest for Grand Master pits Nelson Sawyer of Palmyra against Justice Townsend Scudder who has served two years. A cornerstone laying for the $1,000,000 Mackenzie Temple on 22d Street is also planned.

F.ani A. M State of New York Nelson Sawyer Palmyra Townsend Scudder Maconie Temple

Richmond Seeks Subway Reach to Staten Island

Public Service Commission set a May hearing on extending the Brooklyn Fourth Avenue subway to Staten Island after applications from Staten Island civic groups. The commission’s engineering department has studied the Fort Hamilton Narrows link, though no formal plan exists yet. A Staten Island delegation is expected to present arguments at the hearing.

Richmond Staten Island Public Service Commission Fourth Avenue Brooklyn Fort Hamilton Commission

Evans Heads Fleet Toward Golden Gate Amid Crowds

The Atlantic fleet under Admiral Evans began the final leg from Hampton Roads to San Francisco. The Connecticut left the line for Monterey as Evans boarded Read Admiral Evans and his party prepared to take command again. San Francisco expected a near million visitors to greet the warships with festive bayfront decorations and lights.

Santa Cruz Cal Admiral Evans Hampton Roads San Francisco Santa Cruz Bay Golden Gate Connecticut Monterey

Man Not Guilty In Newtonville Murder Trial

Jacob Bertschy was found not guilty by a Supreme Court jury after a three week trial on first degree murder charges. The case involved the deaths of Mrs. Catherine Dargatz and her nine year old foster son whose bodies were discovered in the Dargatz barn at the farm in Newtonville, five miles from Albany, on October 1 last. Bertschy had worked as a farm hand for the family.

Jacob Bertschy Supreme Court Bertschy Catherine Dargatz Dargatz Newtonville Albany

Farmers Bank Officials Guilty Indicted in Defalcation Case

Pittsburg May 5 Henry Reiber paying teller and John Young auditor of Farmers' Deposit National Bank were indicted by the United States Grand Jury for embezzling 1180 in a case involving a total defalcation of 1190?000. Both pleaded guilty before Judge James S. Young and remain jailed awaiting related litigation.

Pittsburg Henry Reiber John Young Farmers’ Depotsit National Bank United States Grand Jury Reiber Young James S. Young U O'Clock

Centenary Pictures Shown For New York Archdiocese

Cinematograph displays of the centenary celebration of the New York Roman Catholic archdiocese will run this evening tomorrow and Friday at 8 o'clock in the school hall 323 East 37th street A children's matinee is scheduled for Saturday with boys at 2 o'clock and girls at 4 o'clock The program includes the cardinal and prelate procession from Archbishop Farley's Madison Avenue home to the cathedral the children's service assembly and the Saturday parade

Archdiocese of New York East Mst Street Farley Madison Avenue

Army and Navy Orders Tell of Wide Rank Transfers

Washington May 1 Officials issued orders detailing retirements and numerous assignments for Army Brigadier General Charles Morris and officers across infantry cavalry and artillery. Navy lines list transfers from ships and stations to new duties and awaiting assignments for ensigns and lieutenants.

Charles Morris Samson L. Faison 24Th Infantry Madison Barracks Geo. A. Dodd John Pitcher Stephen L.H. Slocum John W. Moore Marion C. Baylor Ammon A. Augur 21Th Infantry Fort Thomas Robert D. Walsh Chicago Franklin O. Johnson Houston Fred W. 5S. Chamberlain Frederick Goedecke 17Th Infantry Salt Lake City Orenis Meyer 4Th Cavalry Frank E. Sidmax 2D Cavalry Albuquerque Frank W. Ball Philippines Arthur WP. Watts 18Th Infantry Duluth Oliver H. Dockery, JR 25Th Infantry John O'Shea Knoxville Henry S. Terrell 16Th Cavalry Robert ©. Ragsdale Helena Benjamin HH. Cheever 6Th Cavalry Harry L. T. Cavenaugh 10Th Cavalry Cleveland Alfred Aloe Fort Leavenworth Edwin J. Bracken Sth Infantry Jon Roanoke Lucius L. Durfee Abraham Yth Infantry Wokane N Bompori John WW. H Fort Siocum William Hirt SH Daniel A. Nolan Fort Sloewum John K Thomas Jet Infanter Lawrence A. Curtis Springfield Thomas F. Ryan Alry James Gol Vernever Packer Rockwell Bert M. Nolan Vavalis Columbus Barracks Vier Capiains Archibald A. Cabaniss 24Th James M Lan Walter L Reed Iaid William 4. Clendenin

Thaw Habeas Corpus Proceedings May Be Limited

Dr. Amos T. Baker, acting superintendent at Matteawan, denies Thaw is sane and claims insanity. Dutchess County DA Mack says five expert witnesses per side will be allowed in Thaw habeas corpus, with Justice Morschauser aiming for an expeditious, cost-conscious proceeding. Mrs. William Thaw visits her son at the Poughkeepsie courthouse as relatives accompany her to the jail after the Stanford White shooting.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Amos T. Baker Matteawan State Hospital Harry K. Thaw Thaw Baker Matteawan Stanford White Mack Dutchess County Morschauser Garvan James G. Graham Justice Dowling New York Matteawda William Thaw Sheriff Chanler

Daughters of the Revolution Missed Luncheon at Fraunces Tavern

At Fraunces Tavern in New York the Daughters of the Revolution after a Waldorf Astoria convention delayed lunch until 340. A procession of notable figures including Major S. L. H. Ward and Mrs. D. Phesnix Ingraham arrived, but delays persisted as guests framed the event with Revolutionary memories.

Daughters of the Revolution Waldorf-Astoria Washington Continental Guard Fraunces's Tavern Pennsylvania New Jersey Massachusetts Boston S.L. H. Ward D. Phesnix Ingraham the Daughters of the Revolution John Howard Abeel New York State Edmund Wetmore The Sons of the Revolution M Woodford G. C. Batcheller Zeb Mayhew Walter Tufts Miss Woodford William Washington Ward Horatius Valley Forge W. H. Washington Virginia Tarquinia Voss Indiana Mary Snedecker Ward Hamilton Ormsby Long Island Elvira J. Moffitt South Carolina John Quincey Adams Asa Bird Gardiner George C. Bateheer Livingstone Roe Schuyler Edward H. Hall Walter B. Tufts John FR. Stantern Victor Wilbour Jared W. Bell J. Howard Morse Frank Keck S. L. H. Ward

Long Island Carnival Parade Opens Brooklyn Subway Celebration

Jamaica hosts a parade on June first as part of the Long Island celebration. Regiments of 30,000, with 1,000 each, march along Jamaica Avenue headed by Rev. Horatio Oliver. All young girls in white carry pouquets.

Jamaica Avenue Jamaica Long Island Brooklyn Horatio Oliver

Alderman Proposes July Fourth Patriotism Drive

Alderman Reggie Doull introduced a resolution urging Mayor McClellan to decorate homes and public buildings in national colors from sunrise to midnight on July 4. The plan also calls for patriotic music in parks to foster civic duty and respect for law.

Reggie” Doull McClellan Doull Committee On Patriotism New York Civic Federation Greater New York J. Heron Crosman New Rochelle Alderman Mulligan Public Service Commission

Federal Grand Jury Expands Inquiry Into Missing Documents

The federal grand jury broadened its examination as it continues to seek missing papers from the Park case. Contempt proceedings against Dr. remain stayed for the moment as investigators pursue additional witnesses and records.

Federal Grand Jury

Mrs Sage Plans City Hall Restoration Proposal

Mrs. Sage and trustee Robert W. De Forest visited City Hall and discussed restoring the interior to architect’s original lines with Governor’s Room first to be redone. Cost may exceed 200000 dollars and plans are under way with architects. Mrs. Sage also expressed interest in model tenement houses.

Russell Sage Robert W. de Forest Sage City Hall Board of Estimate and Apportionment McClellan Ithaca Cornell University McGowan

Missing papers case widens as firms cited in probe

James E Campbell of Dexter Sulphide Pulp and Paper and James Outterson of De Grasse Paper, both tied to New York firms, are named in a widening probe independent of state courts. A manager testified about shipment and delivery of papers to Manila and Fibre Paper Manufacturers’ Association, with an office boy admitting his signature on the receipt. The inquiry will continue as officials pursue the missing documents amid talk of race reform and public commentary.

James E. Campbell Dexter Sulphide Pulp and Paper Company Dexter N. Y James ©. Outterson de Grasse Paper Company Carthage Joseph S. Truman Express John H. Park Manila and Fibre Paper Manufacturers’ Association David Key

Exhibition draws sixty thousand to Baltimore show

J Scott Hartley, secretary of the National Sculpture Society, said the Baltimore exhibition ran 28 days ending April 30. Fifty seven thousand eight hundred two visitors paid a twenty five cent admission, totaling 11780 40 for receipts excluding sales, with 3278 from exhibits. Including free admissions, over 400 people attended, about one tenth of the city population. Armory space was free. trees and garden decor were lent by local parks and cemeteries and citizens.

J. Scott Hartley National Sculpture Society Society Baltimore Sth Regiment London Park Greenmount Druid Ridge

Rescuer Burned After Saving Williamsburg Factory Workers

John Colson 24 of Bushwick Avenue saved dozens of workers and fifty girls from a five story brick factory at McKibbin and Lorimer Streets before succumbing to extensive burns. Four alarms, hospital transfer, and grim prognosis followed the Williamsburg blaze amid recent arson fears and a Humboldt Street fire tragedy nearby.

McKibbin Street Lorimer Street Williamsburg United Cork Companies John Colson Bushwick Avenue Colson Williamsburg Hospital Humboldt Street

New Public School Building Nears Occupancy

The new public school at Jackson and Madison Streets will replace Public School 12 at 371 Madison Street. About two thousand pupils will occupy the modern white brick building with kindergarten through sixth grade classes. The old building was condemned after the Collinwood disaster and a new wing is planned for boys.

Madison and Jackson Streets Jackson and Madison Streets Ald Public School Madison Street Collinwood Bors

Reported Sale of Hope Diamond by New York Jewellers

Joseph Frankel's Sons Company of 576 Fifth Avenue reportedly sold the Hope diamond for $400,000 after entering liquidation proceedings earlier that January. The Paris sale is described via cable, buyer and exact price not disclosed, with the gem weighing about 45.52 carats and famed for its blue white brilliance and historic lineage from Tavernier to Louis XIV.

Joseph Frankel Fifth Avenue Paris Hope Turkey New York Hope Heirs Frankel Sens Company Tavernier Louis XIV Henry Thomas Hope London Edwin W. Streeter Vester

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