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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

19

Whitmore on Trial in Murder of Wife in Harrison

In Hudson County Court at Jersey City Theodore S Whitmore stands trial for the murder of his wife Helena Whitmore whose body was found in Lampblack Swamp Harrison on December 9. Assistant Prosecutor Vickers opened the case detailing motive jealousy and discussion of another woman. Witnesses identified the body and described the autopsy showing drowning as the cause of death. The courtroom was crowded and the trial continued after adjournment with Judge Bwayze presiding and Judge Blair in the Court of Common Pleas.

Theodore S& Whitmore Hudson County Court House J ¥E City Helena Whitmore Lampblack Harrison Vickers Bwayze Supreme Court Blair Court of Common Pleas Alexander Simpsson Whitmore Adams Street Brooklyn Mr. Vickers Harry Beesie Schmitters East 6Th Treet Manhattan Gmorgue Paterson William B. Salter Otto H. Schultz Whit Bernert T. Walsh Joseph Branegan Michael Rogers

Coney Island Fare Hearing Near End

The Public Service Commission heard arguments to reduce Coney Island fares to five cents similar to Brooklyn Rapid Transit. The session closed with briefs due Monday and further hearings scheduled, as commissioners study testimony before deciding. Governor Hughes inaction on the scent fare prompted comments from Chairman Willcox on commission authority and potential confiscation.

Scott MacReynolds Public Service Commission Coney Island Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company McCarroll D. Meneely Howera Abel Coney Island & Brooklyn Railroad Bessett Hughes Willcox

Graham Gets Subway Contract Award At Low Bid

The Public Service Commission awarded section 1 of the Fourth Avenue subway in Brocklisn to James P. Graham with bids of 100,476 for railroad work and 101,274 for pipe galleries, the lowest by a wide margin. A 32.90 certified check was forfeitable if he fails to execute bonds and contract. The next lowest bid came from Rogers & Haggerty with railroad 1,374.0 and pipe galleries 1k,OH.

Fourth Avenue Brocklsn Public Service Commission James P. Graham Graham Board of Nassau Street Willoughby Street Rogers & Haggerty

Traction strike could end as conductors return to work

Cleveland May 25 The street railway strike appeared near resolution as workers voted not to arbitrate seniority rights and many left. Municipal company President Dupont offered to rehire strikers to 6 pm tomorrow while city council considers a citizens vote on franchise legality. Police detained thirteen rioters and alleged a confession of dynamite receipt by Otto Poschke.

Cleveland Dupont Municipal Company Municipal Traction Company Otto Poschke

Subway Yardmaster Killed In Subway Collision

Charles Fox, a 32 year old subway yardmaster of New Brunswick New Jersey, was struck by a southbound South Ferry express at 139th Street and Broadway last night and died at Borough Z Hospital shortly after. A Hungarian flag displayed above the Stars and Stripes enraged Boges Janeway Post G A R en route to Memorial Day sermon. adjutant Joseph Sedam sent detachment to order flag removed, Hungarians took down flag leaving the flag alone.

Charles Fox South Ferry 139Th Erect Broadway BZ. Bood Wright Hospital No. ST West New Brunswick N. J Boges-Janeway Post Throop Avenue Joseph Sedam G A. KK Oréer Solitude Triumph

Obituary for Brigadier General Evan Miles

Brigadier General Evan Miles U S A retired died in San Francisco on May 24 1900 he will be buried with full military honors Miles a native of McVeytown Pennsylvania born March 28 1838 served in the Civil War rising from first lieutenant to captain he fought at Second Bull Run Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg and witnessed the 1863 draft riots He received a Brevet for gallantry on August 18 1864 for Weldon Railroad operations after the war he served with various commands across different regions

Evan Miles San Francisco McVeytown Penn Pennsylvania 2Th United States Infantry Second Bull Run Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg Weldon Railroad Virginia

Biggest Clock Running in Jersey City Ceremony

Mayor H Otto Wittpenn pressed an electric button at 3 yesterday to start the largest clock in the world atop Colgate Co Jersey City factory. Colgate presided with Joseph Dear Richard Colgate and Seth Thomas rep Latham. The London Westminster dials had been larger abroad, while Philadelphia City Hall held the previous U S record.

H. Otto Wittpenn Jersey City Colgate & Co Austen Colgate Westmins London Philadelphia City Hall

Notable Civil War and Indian War Veteran Passes Away

The obituary recalls his military career from West to Nez Perce campaigns in Oregon and Idaho. Brevetted major in 189 he earned brigadier general of volunteers in 1898 and retired in 1899. He later advanced to brigadier general for Civil War service and belonged to several veteran associations. Married Martha A. Stitzer in 1874.

West Oregon Idaho Umatilla Agency Clearwater Cuba Fifth Army Corps Loyal Legion Grand Army of the Republic Society of the Army of the Santiago Martha A. Stitzer

Matthias M. Dodd Dies at 94 in East Orange

Matthias M. Dodd longtime East Orange property owner died at his North Grove street home after a three day illness. He was born January 24, 1814 and survived by three children Elizabeth Mitchell Catharine Jennings and Adelaide Dodd eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. His family history includes Revolutionary War service and a London marked gun captured at Monmouth.

Tribune Orange N. J Matthias M. Dodd Oranges North Grove Street East Orange Lewis Dodd Matthias Dodd New Jersey Washington Morristown Monmouth Dodd Mr. Dodd Harriet Rowe Elizabeth Mitchell Aaron P. Mitchell Catharine Jennings Horace N. Jennings Adelaide Dodd

The Colgate Clock and Its Massive Dial Lights

The Colgate clock spans 25 feet across with area 490 sq ft while its dial is 38 feet across and 1134 sq ft. The minute hand weighs about 1/3 ton and a 2000 pound counterweight drives a six ton mechanism. Twenty men could stand across the dial, and the dial is outlined by incandescent lights with red numerals and minute marks. The hour hand tip travels 24 inches per minute, over half a mile daily.

Colgate

Liederkranz Honor Lucien Herolle Guest of the Club

Lucien Herolle, France's top amateur billiardist at the 18 inch balk line, honored by the Liederkranz Club at a East Dutch Street dinner. Revolle sails for France today on the Kaiser Wilhelm II after a speech and watch fob presentation by ex president E L Schmitz. Speakers toasted, piano music and songs complemented the event, with notable attendees including Dr Henry Dean and W H Driscoll.

Liederkranz Club Lucien Herolle France East Duth Street Revolle E. L. Schmitz Charles Towne la Republique United States W. H. Klenke J. Ferdinand Poggenburg Leopold Winkler Men

Homer H Merriam dies in Pasadena at 95

Homer H. Merriam, ninety-five, head of the house that publishes Webster's dictionary, died tonight in Pasadena California where he had been staying for his health.

the Tribune Springfield Mass Homer H. Merriam Pasadena Cal

Mrs Eleanor S Whiting Dies at Brooklyn Home

Mrs Eleanor Smith Whiting widow of Thomas Edward Whiting died at her home No Montgomery Place Brooklyn. A longtime Memorial Presbyterian Church member she active in church affairs and societies. Survived by two sons Edward Nottingham and Herbert Condeit and a daughter Mrs Henry Clay Evans. Funeral at home tomorrow with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Eleanor Smith Whiting Thomas Edward Whiting Montgomery Place Brooklyn

Wreck of MH. M. Whitney Still Grounds Off Astoria

Large removal efforts failed to refloat the Metropolitan freighter MH. M. Whitney which ran aground off the Astoria shore near Hell Gate on Saturday. Wreckers believe sharp rocks breached her hull, keeping her in place yesterday despite extensive cargo removal.

MH. M. Whitney Astoria Hell Gate

Scarlet Fever and Measles Persist in City Health Update

The Department of Health reports ongoing scarlet fever and measles activity. Scarlet fever cases rose from 6 to 1,173 then 1,63 last week, with 40 deaths. Measles increased from 1,513 to 1,555 then 2 deaths last week. Officials expect declines as weather settles, though not an epidemic.

Department of Health Health Department

Wage Conference Set Over Iron Trade At Cambridge Springs

A Pittsburg dispatch reports a June 2 meeting at Cambridge Springs between the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and the Western Bar Iron Association to arrange wage schedules. Factory chiefs plan to press for lower pay due to reduced iron profits, followed by talks with Republic Iron and Steel Company officials on puddlers wages.

Pittsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Western Bar Iron Association Cambridge Springs Republic Iron and Steel Company Iron and Steel

Father Lubeley Recovering After Salisbury Stabbing

Louis May 2 Reverend Father Joseph F. Lubeley injured in a stabbing after church services in Salisbury Missouri. He is resting comfortably at St Mary's Infirmary and is expected to leave the hospital within three weeks unless complications arise.

Trial of Gaston Philip Began in Criminal Court

The trial of Gaston Philip, a New York and Washington socialite, for the May 18 1907 murder of cab driver Frank MacAboy at the Arlington Hotel began. Eleven jurors were challenged. Justice Barnard ordered a special venire of fifty talesmen for tomorrow. Philip was accompanied by his brothers Hoffman Philip, Tangier consul general, and Captain Van Ness Philp.

Gaston Philip New York Washington Frank MacAboy Arlington Hotel van Ness Philp

Alderman Clifford Trial Set for June First

Judge Malone in General Sessions set June 1 for the trial of Alderman William Clifford of Long Island City on bribery charges in an election for Recorder nearly two years ago. The indictment accuses Clifford of offering or accepting bribes in the Recorder race.

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