New Socialist Move Planned by Ministers Conference
The executive committee of the Ministers' Socialist Conference met in secret to discuss forming the International Socialist Educational Alliance for professionals. The plan will be formally adopted at the May 28 national conclave in New York City, with a mass meeting in early June inviting physicians lawyers teachers authors and clergymen in sympathy with Socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Socialist Conference
John D. Long
International Socialist Educational Alliance
Greater
New York
Gunness Case Proceeds as Teeth Proof Emerges
In Laporte Indiana Louis Schultz found upper and lower bridges in the Gunness house containing false teeth identified as Mrs Belle Gunness by Dr J P Norton. Coroner Mack eyed an official finding that the body is hers as grand jury weighs Ray Lamphere murder charges. Sheriff Smutzer probes missing men believed slain by Gunness amid scattered notices and new sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Louis Schultz
Gunness
Belle Gunness
J. P. Norton
Ray Lamphere
Smith
Smutzer
Gurholdt
Gates Back From Texas Says Steamers Not Yet Planned
John W. Gates returned from Texas where he pursues oil ventures and a fleet of tank steamers. He denied matured plans for a Port Arthur to New York run and warned against expected rapid steel recovery, predicting slow improvement and normal conditions not until next year. He claimed to be merely observing the stock market now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gates
Texas
Interest on Pennsylvan ia bonds returned to bidders
Kubkn, Loeb & Co. sent checks yesterday to successful bidders for the $40,600 Pennsylvania loan. Two percent interest on the amount was paid from May 4 to May 3, with deposits tied up and no return on deposits. Some bidders, receiving checks, suggested the interest return influenced allotment decisions and the handling of deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubkn, Loeb & Co
Pennsylvania
Monarch Corporation Stockholder Arrested in Fraud Case
George H. Carpenter owner of one share of preferred and one of common stock in the Monarch Corporation was arrested on a fraud complaint brought by Oliver S. Ticer seeking 5333 dollars. Ticer alleges Carpenter falsely claimed ownership of the company stock to secure advances and interfere with papers at No. 17 West 32d Street. Carpenter was released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Carpenter
Monarch Corporation
Justice Davis
Oliver S. Ticer
Carpenter
Erie Railross
Ticer
Maximilian Kahn
Concern
Kahn
West 32d Street
Fough
United States District Court
Jeter
Gay
William Lesser
Flynn
the Tombs
Charles Barry
Peter B
William Street
Fudelph A. Breidenbach
Maiden Lane
Carpenter Barry
Breidenbach
Hough
Bank Presidents Arrested Over Louisville Bank Failure
Ky May 19. T. S. Anderson, president of County Bank and Trust Co, and H. Parrish, president of the same, were arrested in the wake of the bank failures. Anderson is charged with siphoning about $20,000 from bank funds for personal use. He previously led a Detroit bank but resigned after insisting on Sunday night guard employment conflicted with his religious scruples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Anderson
Presi Savtes County Bank and Trust
H. Parrish
Bank and Trust Company
Anderson
Detroit
Ower Dent
Diamonds Seized From Princess Pieced From Antoinette Lore
United States customs officials hold two 42 carat diamond earrings claimed by Princess de Mercy Argen teau Montglyon of France. She says they once belonged to Marie Antoinette and are worth about 90 000 dollars while customs values them near 10 000. The princess will explain their import while living on a Tappan New York farm. Separately New York University sophomores ducked eleven freshmen in a Halloween prank amid hazing tensions and a faculty showdown.
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Marie Antoinette
United States Customs
Princess de Mercy Argenteau Montglyon
France
Coney Island
Fowler
Tappan
N. Y
America
Europe
Boston
van Heusen
Central Park West
New York University
Fountain of Knowledge
Sedgwick Avenue
Harry Bloch
A. Young
Seek Accomplices After Bank Looting Probe
Pittsburg reports United States District Attorney John W. Dunkle doubts William Montgomery acted alone in looting the Allegheny National Bank of more than two million pounds. He vows to pursue others, with rumors tying high level politicians to the scheme. Judgments totaling 9.5 million dollars filed against wealthy city figures on deposit bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Pittsburg
United States
John W. Dunkle
William Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Allegheny National
Night riders burn tobacco barn near Lacenter Kentucky
In Lacenter Kentucky on May 19 a mob masked as night riders burned the large tobacco barn owned by H G Maddox. Flint Randall and Miss Maggie Tate were forced to attend the prayer meeting, then led away as the blaze grew, while the hymn Nearer My God to Thee played over the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacenter
H. G. Maddox
Flint Randall
Maggie Tate
Newark House Wrecked by Explosion and Fire
A three story brick and frame house at 47 Division Street Newark was wrecked by an explosion and fire last night. Salvatore Andresea and Angelo Oravato with family were away at a church celebration. Insurance figures and nearby property loss are noted as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 47
Division Street
Newark
Salvatore Andresea
Angelo Oravato
St. Lucy’s Church
Fortunato Soriano
Eighth Avenue
Androsea
Orarato
V. M. Sibilia
Bronx Aldermen Clash Over Haffen Stenographic Bill
Borough President Haffen asked $3,677.10 for stenographic work connected to his office, a move that prompted a referral to the Finance Committee. Republicans blocked many appropriation votes while two measures for ambulances and hospital fruit passed after caucus pressure. Alderman Devis delayed a $1,500 bill for De Witt Clinton funeral observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haffen
Bronx
Finance Committee
Aldeman Kenneally
Bellevue and Allied Hospitals
Alderman Devis
de Witt Clinton
Washington
Triple Murderer Taken to Scene in New Jersey
Frank Zastera, self confessed killer of Mr and Mrs Shepherd and Jennie Bendy, was moved from the county jail to Wickatunk to point out the money he claims to have hidden. Despite hours of questioning the boy could not recall or locate the stash. Funeral services for the Shepherds were held in Brooklyn with a mass, police reserves, and a 71st Regiment detail. Mrs Shepherd, known in South Brooklyn, had a father long associated with the NYPD. a condolence letter from President Roosevelt was received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold
N. J
Frank Zastera
William B. Shepherd
Jennie Bendy
Wickatunk
Shepherd
Church of
St. John the Evangelist
21St Street
Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
Thomas Duhigg
Father King
St. John’s
Father Caton
St. Raphael's Church
71St Regiment
New York Volunteers
Cuba
Holy Cross Cemetery
Patrick Ryan
New York
Police Department
Roosevelt
Bank Dividends Plan Form First Security Company
The First National Bank declares a ten percent dividend of 10 000 000 and plans to organize the First Security Company to take over a large portion of bank securities totaling about 60 696 60 in value from the bank. Stockholders have approved the plan and the security company is incorporated as a state institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
First Security Company
Albany
Arguing Big Tobacco Case Before Circuit Court
The United States case against American Tobacco Company and about fifty codefendants for alleged restraint of trade proceeds in the United States Circuit Court. Judges Lacombe Coxe Ward and Noyes preside as a large team of counsel fills the courtroom. Government counsel includes J C McReynolds and E P Grosvenor while American Tobacco is represented by Ex Judge Wallace and others and Imperial Tobacco and United Cigar Stores are also represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Tobacco Company
Lacombe
Coxe, Ward
Noyes
United States Circuit Court
J. C. McReynolds
United States Attorney General
E. P. Grosvenor
Wallace
W. W. Fuller
DeLancey Nicoll
Junius Parker
William B. Hornblower
Solomon M. Stroock
Imperial Tobacco Company
United Cigar Stores Company
Brooklyn Woman Seeks Death By Gas In Jail
Jennie Blunt, serving a prison term of three to four years for shooting Brooklyn lawyer Charles M. Sanford, attempted suicide by inhaling illuminating gas in her Raymond Street jail cell early yesterday. She was revived and had threatened self harm after learning mercy was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Blunt
Auburn
Charles M. Sanford
Brooklyn
Raymond Street
Dying From Rabies Claims Head Of Hydrophobia Firm
William H. Marsh president of the Standard hydrophobia Water Meter Company is dying at his Flatbush home after contracting rabies from a stray pup. He recalled the dog had bitten his hand while at 24 Robinson Street. Doctors at the Pasteur Institute said treatment was futile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Marsh
Standard Hydrophobia Water Meter Company
Ocean Avenue
Flatbush
Pasteur Institute
Manhattan
Mr. Marsh
Robinson Street
Allen Will Filed for Probate in Surrogates Office
Emil E. Fuchs filed the Allen will for probate. Minnie T. Ostheim now Mrs Owens and J Wilford Allen named executrix and executor without bond. Will dated July 10 1M states Minnie inherits all real and personal property. real estate over 10000 and personal over 1000. Witnesses Albert H Falk and A Welles Stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Emil E. Fuchs
Minnie T. Ostheim
Owens
J. Wilford Allen
Tne
Albert H. Falk
East Lith Street
A. Welles Stump
Waverley Place
Fire Engulfs Peter Rickmers Burning Offshore
A fire broke out yesterday in the hold of the German oilship Peter Rickmers which had run ashore near Fire Island two weeks earlier. Wreckers evacuated crew as flames and explosions rumbled all afternoon. About five hundred thousand gallons of oil remained onboard and authorities expect the blaze to burn for about three days, likely totalling the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rickmers
Fire Island
Doctor Slashes Throat Before Wedding Day
Dr Jacob Haas 28 German native attempted suicide with a razor at his No 2 Second avenue office shortly before planned nuptials with Miss Fannie Thaller at Providence. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital where recovery was hoped. Miss Thaller’s fiancé to be learned of the tragedy after arrival. maid Annie Alterman alerted police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Fannie Thaller
Jacob Haas
Second Avenue
Bellevue Hospital
Annie Alterman
Dr. Haas
Dr. Simonds
Bellevue
Germany
Water rights clash in Brooklyn justice ruling
Justice Marean of the Brooklyn Supreme Court denied Ed ward M Litchfield and the Borough Improvement Company an injunction blocking Silas W Titus the water wizard from pumping water from wells in 6th Street and Fourth Avenue South Brooklyn under his city contract. The Borough Improvement Company claims half the roadway and seeks compensation for water taken. Water Department officials welcomed the decision as they pump 5 900 000 gallons daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Marean
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Edward M. Litchfield
Borouch Improvement Company
Silas W. Titus
Titus
6Th Street
Fourth Avenue
Borough Improvement Company
Water Department
Green House Leased as State Children’s Home in Roxbury
The Hetty Green mansion in Roxbury, vacant for two years, has been leased by the state to serve as a home for children under care. The property now houses numerous young residents and marks a new use for the historic site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Boston
Hetty Green
Roxbury
Unions to Enter U S Steel Mills Vote
In Youngstown on May 19 the Amalgamated Association adopted a wage agreement amendment to organize lodges in non-union mills. The action marks a radical policy shift and enables entry into United States Steel mills, potentially averting a major strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Youngstown
Ohio
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
United States Steel Corporation
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Thomas White
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