Testimony Conflicts in Whitmore Murder Trial at Jersey City
In the Supreme Court at Jersey City two witnesses for the state conflicted over Whitmore’s alibi in the Lamp black Swamp murder near Harrison, New Jersey. Quinn testified Whitmore was seen in Jersey City the night of the crime while May denied knowing him. Other witnesses described Whitmore’s behavior and household concerns, but no decisive evidence emerged. The trial resumes next morning with possible night session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jersey City
Theodore S. Whitmore
Brooklyn
Lampblack Swamp
Harrison
N. J
Joseph Quinn
Whitmore
Pennsylvania
Quinn
Vickers
Walter McDonald
Park Row
Whie
Adams Street
McDonald
Reddy and
Murray
Third Avenue
Restau
Honors for Douglas and Dague at Navy athletics
Midshipman Archibald Hugh Douglas of Knoxville Tennessee and Midshipman William Henry Mingue of Fowler Indiana were named recipients of two top Navy Athletic Association awards. Douglas received the silver cup from Colonel R M Thompson the father of Army Navy athletics. Dague earned the sword awarded for the best overall athletic excellence.
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Annapolis
Archibald Hugh Douglas
Knoxville
Tenn
William Henry Mingue
Fowler
Ind
Navy Athletic Association
R. M. Thompson
Army- Navy
Association
Douglas
Midshipman
Dague
The
Athletic Association
Mutual Reserve Must Pay Lawyer in Receivership Case
Judge Ward of the United States Circuit Court in North Carolina ordered the federal receivers of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company to pay lawyer fees of 56494 to John W. Hinsdale in the overnight receivership matter. Receivers William Hepburn Russell and Charles L. Rushmore had petitioned for authorization, with the judge noting that in the past two years the company has faced judgments in similar suits totaling about 200000.
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Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
North Carolina
Ward
United States
John W. Hinsdale
William Hepburn Russell
Charles L. Rushmore
Pany
McIntyre Again Fails to Appear for Subpoena
Thomas A. McIntyre again did not appear to be examined by Commissioner Gilchrist in the bankruptcy case of T. A. McIntyre & Co. Attorney J. H. MacCrahon asked for an adjournment as the county grand jury continues its inquiry. An adjournment was granted until tomorrow, with a warning that failure to appear may lead to contempt proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. McIntyre
Commiss
McCraton
Mr. McIntyre
Princeton University
Cleveland
Pogcession
Ships Begin Race For Atlantic Ocean Records
The Lusitania and Mauretania depart today from opposite Atlantic shores in a bid for new ocean records. Delays in drydock hindered Mauretania's Saturday start, as one propeller repair and bottom scraping delayed departure. Mauretania aims to complete a two week round trip, reaching London or Liverpool area by early June to unload, coal, and sail back. The Lusitania begins the second leg, racing toward a record paced by favorable winds and steady progress.
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Atlantic
Liverpool
Lusitania
Fire boats praised after trials by Chief Croker
The two Dreadnoughts Thomas Willett and James Duane completed test trips to high praise from Chief Croker. At 115 psi they delivered three inch streams, pumping twelve thousand gallons per minute to 150 feet, while both boats steamed at full speed, signaling a switch from piston pumps and a revolution in firefighting.
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Thomas Willett
James Duane
Croker
Chief Croker
Lusitania Voyage Speed Subvention Proposal
The British government offers a subvention tied to achieving an average speed of 45 knots on each leg of a round trip. Last week the Lusitania completed the first half of the voyage at an average speed of 3 knots, highlighting a stark shortfall from the target.
Mrs Thaw Drops Suit on Annulment Demand
Mrs Evelyn Thaw withdrew her application to annul her marriage to Harry K. Thaw, saying she remains Mrs Thaw. Counsel Dan O’Reilly stated the action was discontinued without prejudice as Thaw’s affairs and loyalty to his interests were cited. Settlement terms include alimony and income arrangements amid reports of a possible habeas corpus case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Dan” O'Reilly
Deyo
O'Reilly
Wife Alleges Lawyer Arrest Over Morphine Dispute
Emma B Brandt accuses her husband Charles F Brandt of assault on May 20 after she confronted him for taking morphine. The Brooklyn lawyer, a Harvard alum with offices in the Franklin Trust Building, is charged and appeared before Magistrate Voorhees. The couple, married thirteen years, allege earlier abuse on May 2 and a fallout with detectives placed to guard the home. Case set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma B. Brandt
Charles F. Brandt
Carroll Street
Brooklyn
Voorhees
Brandt
St. George
Harvard
Franklin Trust Company
Aldermen Approve New School Construction Funds
Aldermen endorsed the Board of Estimate and Apportionment resolution allocating 4.9 million dollars for new school construction. The body also authorized 19 thousand dollars in special revenue bonds to restore boulevard attractions. Tree loss from subway construction will be remedied with planting and sodging along the route.
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Board of Estimate
Futuristic centrifugal pumps eyed for land engines
The Worthington Pump Company designer J. D. McGuire explains the centrifugal pump's potential to power boats and future land engines. Tests from Sandy Hook to Yonkers measured speed and firefighting capacity with General Electric turbine engines and Worthington pumps. Crew included Commissioner Hayes’ deputies and marine architects, highlighting the fleet built by Alexander Miller & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McGuire
Worthington Pump Company
Sandy Hook
Scotland
St. George
Hudson
Yonkers
Riverdale
Willett
Duane
General Electric Company
Worthington
Hayes
Whitney
Croker
Mullen
Boston
Connelly
Buffalo
Horton
Baltimore
Kenlon
Conlon
McLean
Millard
Alexander Miller
Alexander Miller & Bro
J. D. MecGuire
Belmont on Transit and Brooklyn Subway Plans
August Belmont Commissioner Bassett and Controller Metz discussed rapid transit in Brooklyn at the Brooklyn League meeting in Clinton avenue. They debated subways versus other routes, franchise laws, Interborough plans to connect with Manhattan Bridge and Steinway tunnel in Queens, plus Metz’s questions about city funding and a 3 percent rent on Interborough tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Belmont
Bassett
Metz
Brooklyn
Brooklyn League
Pouch Gallery
Clinton Avenue
Belmont
Lmit
Interborough
Manhattan Bridge
New York
Queens
New Jersey
Mr. Belmont
Mr. Metz
New York Produce Exchange Considers New Building Plan
The annual meeting heard president William H. Douglas report proposing the main exchange building be gold or leased long term. The group bought building 76 Broad Street for 395000, boosting annex value. Douglas favors a new exchange on the plaza site using annex and this property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Produce Exchange
William H. Douglas
Exchange
Broad Street
Douglas
Ideals of Socialism and Its Obstacles at Columbia
John Bates Clark argues that transforming government into a socialist state offers advantages but remains impracticable given current society. He outlines goals and limits, cites education and radicalism, and warns that state control risks unequal labor burdens, stagnation, and monopoly while advocating a principle of shared progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Columbia University
John Bates Clark
Columbia
Clark
Arrest Patrolman O'Neill Cited for Betting at Belmont Park
Patrolman Edward ONeill of the traffic squad was arrested by Lieutenant Meade and paroled by Magistrate Walsh in the Tombs court. Complainant Julian Rosenthal, a reporter, charged the officer with accepting a $1 bet on a horse named Zienap at Belmont Park, claiming the act violated the Penal Code since Broad Street is not a licensed racetrack. ONeill pleaded not guilty and requested a one week postponement after consulting counsel. Complaint filed with Commissioner Beingham days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O'Neill
Trafic
Meade
Headquarters Legal Bureau
Walsh
Tombs Court
Walling
Julian Rosenthal
Zienap
Belmont Park
Broad Street
Wall Street
Exchange Place
O'Neill
Rbingham
Morse May Sell Fifth Avenue Property
Overtures were reported to buy No 725 Fifth Avenue a five story dwelling owned by Charles W Morae. Chelsea Realty holds title for Mr Morse who bought the property years ago for 285000 now values it at 30100 broker John N Golding handles the deal with a purchase contract likely to be signed today. Morse also owns No 728 Fifth Avenue formerly bought from Harry Payne Whitney.
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Fifth Avenue
Charles W. Moraé
Chelsea Realty Company
Morse
Peckham
John N. Golding
Mr. Morse
Harry Payne Whitney
German View on Macedonia in Outlook Article
Baron Speck von Sternburg, German ambassador to the United States, discusses Macedonia in the forthcoming Outlook. He argues maintaining the status quo benefits all powers, urges joint action to stop bloodshed, and favors measures agreed by all, while cautioning against Turkish command by Christian officers and denying reports of German support for Turkish armaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Speck von Sternburg
United States
Germany
Belgrade
Macedonia
Constantinople
Turkey
Girl, Scorned, Shoots In Manhattan Crowd
Sixteen year old Lillian Scott fired twice at 18 year old John Dorsman in broad daylight near Broadway and Heyward Street. The shots failed, one over a policeman's shoulder. She fled overnight, then confronted Dorsman again, claiming murder. Patrolman Hochmeister stopped her, revolver knocked away. In Lee Avenue Court she was sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and faces arraignment. Scott says Dorsman promised marriage and refused it, prompting the threat. Dorsman denies the charges.
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Lillian Scott
East List Street
Manhattan
John Dorsman
Stockton Street
Williamsburg
Broadway
Heyward Street
Dorsman
Jack
Hochmeister
Columbia Chaplain Wins Game
Columbia University faculty defeated seniors seven to eleven in a baseball game on South Field. Rev. Raymond C. Knox, chaplain, played third base and used a keg of beer as a trap that distracted seniors, leading to a decisive seventh inning home run for the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
South Field
Raymond C. Knox
Stable Properties At Auction At Fifth Avenue Galleries
The sale of Graef Carroll and other estates at the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries brought in 7950 yesterday, raising total to 36499. Highest price was 400 for Black cobs. 330 for an electric landau. 250 for an electric wagonette. 325 for a cheatnut saddle and driving gelding. 355 for a black gelding runabout and harness. 300 for a miniature victoria. 350 for a miniature brought. Readiness of art cabinetry porcelains bronzes crystals jewelry and Oriental rugs continues this afternoon and tomorrow and Friday afternoons. Etchings and engravings sale begins this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graef-Carroll
Fifth Avenue
Coral treasure sails to New York from Bahamas voyage
Dr Herman C Burmous of the American Museum of Natural History announced the museum secured a likely world record reef coral specimen. The ten foot long, two ton piece was gathered during Dr B E Dahlgren's two month Bahamas expedition near Andros Island and will be brought to New York aboard Captain Joshua Slocum's Spray.
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Herman C. Burmous
American Museum of Natural History
Westerndng
B. E. Dafilgren
Bahamas
Dahlgren
New York
Vigilancia
Cr Umpus
Nassau
Andros Island
Joshua Slocum
Spray
Dr. Dahlgren
Slocum
Banker's Widow Insane After Husband's Death
Howard Maxwell, president of Borough Bank Brooklyn, died by his own hand on November 24. His widow, already unsettled, is now seriously ill at Easton Sanatorium Penn. Surrogate Ketcham granted administration to William Maxwell and Frank W Doolittle replacing the incompetent widow. About $10,000 in property to be administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Maxwell
Borough Bank
Brooklyn
Easton
Penn
Ketcham
Kings County
William Maxwell
Frank W. Doolittle
Maxwell
Kahne
Police Department
Raymond Street
Thief terror in the Bronx strikes several sites
Thieves broke into two churches a tabernacle and three stores near Macy Place and Trion Avenue in the Bronx early yesterday then attempted arson. They damaged buildings drank wine stole cash and jewelry, and two dozen burglaries prompted residents to seek better police protection. Detectives Wagner and Sullivan captured four suspects at the station, with a gold crucifix rings and trinkets found on one man.
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Tabernacle
Macy Place
Trion Avenue
Bronx
Bingham
Jimmy
Gace Baptist Church
156Th Street
Paul Bacigaiupt
Union Avenue
Nathan Cuskin
Fathor
East 6Th Street
Grace Bartist
Prospect Avenue Methodist Church
William H. Carr
Montefiore Hebrew Congressional Church
Hewitt Place
Wagner
Sullivan
William Gurness
Frank F. McDonald
Thomas Johnson
Richard Wagner
East 12Th Street
Gurness
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Douglas and Dague
Navy
Mutual Reserve
Tintyre
New York City
Westchester Co
Long Island
the Bronx
James S. Coward
Greenwich St
N. Y
Sear Warren Street
Mrs. Thaw
William Thaw
Harry Thaw
Bartlett
Thaw
Adirondacks
Jerome
Matteawan
Aldermen Indorse New Schools
J. B. Clark
5Th Ave
Speck von Sternburg
Columbia Chaplain
Museum of Natural History
Howard Martell
Zoolak
Fountains. Cares
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