Building Seizure Forces Evacuation of Criminal Courts
Captain Galvin with twenty five patrolmen seized the Criminal Courts Building at Franklin and Centre streets following a safety assessment by Superintendent Murphy. Coroner Harburger and judges prepared to relocate to temporary quarters as structural cracks and a sinking ceiling prompted fears of a gas explosion and collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike” Galvin
Elizabeth Street
Criminal Courts
Franklin
Centre Streets
Galvin
Baker
Edwards
Muryphy
Julius Harburger
Edward Coppers
Murphy
Joseph F. Mulqueen
Court of General Sessions
Department of Buildings
Mulqueen
Harburger
Mulaveen
Vernon M. Davis
Supreme Court
Otto A. Rosalsky
General Sessions
Chambers Street
Broome Street
Harburert
Criminal Court
Mulberry Street
Rosalsky
Jadge Mulqueen
Sinking Fund Commission
Pension fraud case in Kansas City ends in delay
Mrs Mary Bennet Milledge, aged, blind and decrepit, confessed to attempting to defraud the government by filing a false pension affidavit. Judge Phillips delayed sentencing, noting she cannot easily go to prison. Milledge had posed as the widow of murdered soldier George H Jenkins after prior marriages to George J Taylor and carpenter Charles Milledge. A sixteen year old son pledged to care for her if released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mary Bennett Taylor Milledge
Phillips
Davies County
Taylor
Jenkins
Charles Milledge
Nordica in Court over Aunt's Will Contest
Mme Lillian Nordica and her sisters testified in East Cambridge Supreme Court in a contested will of Mrs Fannie F Allen of Malden. Contestants include Mme Nordica sisters Imogene Castello Annie Baldwin Jane Walker and half brother Benjamin K Geyer. Will directs property revert to husband’s relatives and omits the four women. testimony expected to continue with Nordica tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Boston
Mme
Lillian Nordica
Supreme Court
East Cambridge
Fannie F. Allen
Malden
Mme. Nordica
Imogene Castello
Los Angeles
Annie F. Baldwin
Iane Walker
New York City
Benjamin
K. Geyer
Allen
Utica Woman Killed In New Hartford Auto Crash
Mrs. Ernest H. Smith of Utica was instantly killed when a car traveling over fifty miles an hour crashed into bridge supports at New Hartford. Charles Neico of New Hartford is in critical condition at a Utica hospital with a broken leg and head injuries. The other occupants escaped serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Ernest H. Smith
New Hartford
Charles Neico
Tramp King Returns After World Trek Unpaid
Frank Clark of New York, forty seven, arrives in Boston on the Cestrian from Liverpool claiming the title king of tramps. In thirty years of roaming he has completed a seventh world journey without paying for transport or meals and travels thirty thousand miles on his last trip. He holds world wide newspaper clippings and his own photo, has New York relatives, and plans to jump a freight train to visit them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Boston
Frank Clark
New York
Liverpool
Clark
Farman Wins Michelin Cup in France with 232 km Flight
Henry Farman, English aeronaut, breaks both duration and distance records at Mourmelon France. He covered about 232 kilometres in 4 hours 6 minutes 25 seconds, surpassing his own Rheims 180 kilometre record set in August. Weather was gray and windless, and Farman was cheered on landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mourmelon
France
Henry Farman
Farman
Rheims
Fall from Williamsburg Bridge Kills Riveter Robert Sands
Robert Sands a 43 year old riveter of 164 Meeker Avenue Williamsburg died yesterday after a 70 foot fall from the Williamsburg Bridge. He was working for the Department of Bridges with two coworkers replacing defective rivets near Berry Street when his foot slipped while operating a hydraulic riveting machine causing him to topple over the edge into a public playground at Berry and South Sulh streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliamsburg
Robert Sands
Meeker Avenue
Williamsburg
Sands
Berry and
South Suh
Berry Street
Appointed women join New York Board of Education
Mayor McClellan named three women as full school commissioners Mrs Helen Carroll Robbins of 1034 Fifth Avenue Miss Olivia Leventritt of 34 West 71st Street and Mrs Alice L Post of 39 Bowne Avenue Flushing. The move follows suffrage debates and includes other reappointments and confirmations across boroughs with Mrs Robbins Leventritt and Mrs Post joining veterans on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
New York
Board of Education
Helen Carrel Robbins
Fifth Avenue
Olivia Leventritt
West 71Th Street
Alice L. Post
Bowne Avenue
Flushing
Robbins
Miss Leventritt
Leventritt
Post
Alfred S. Post
William H. Maxwell
Greater City
Brooklyn
Good Citizens’ League
Carrie Chapman Watt
West 86Th Street
Metz
McGowan
Board of Aldermen
Egerton L. Winthrop, Jr
Nicholas J. Barrett
Patrick F. McGowan
Louis Hasse
Helen Carroll Robbins
Joseph N Franccolini
John Whalen
T. J. O'Donohue
Steinheil at Bay Woman's Assurance in Paris Murder Trial
Paris judge questions Mme Steinheil for three hours in a dramatic examination. She defends innocence with theatrical poise and a burning gaze, likened to a Shakespearean Lady Macbeth. A veteran observer notes her magnetic presence may sway jurors in the sensational case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Paris
Mme
Steinheil
Mme. Steinheil
Sarah Bernhardt
Ronsard
Shakespeare
Lady Macbeth
Henri Rochefort
Associated Press
Frédéric
Thérése Humbert
de Valles
Seine Assize
Mme. Japy
Maurice Borderel
France
Mayor elect Gaynor plans brief vacation after Brooklyn visit
William J. Gaynor, mayor elect of New York City, remained at his Brooklyn home receiving congratulations and handling affairs ahead of a summer stay at his St James Long Island home. He denied printing a critical statement about newspapers and told reporters he has nothing new to say about the mayor’s office or vacation. A Paris trial of Mme Steinheil drew large crowds, while conditions at the Gaynor home included press attention, visitor interruptions, and public figures offering congratulations and comment on the election outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Gaynor
New York City
Eighth Avenue
Brooklyn
St. James
Long Island
Prospect Park
John Purroy Mitchel
Galvin
Moore
Massacre of Armenians Reported in Anatolia
The Daily Telegraph Vienna correspondent reports further Armenian massacres in Anatolia. A distant travel ad notes a round trip from Atlanta to somewhere else, with dates in November and a Sea Board Air Line reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondon
The
Daily Telegraph
Vienna
Anatolia
Rockefeller Farm Skeleton Found in Greenwich Garden
Telegraph report from Greenwich says workmen digging the foundation for Percy Tuthill’s house uncovered a well preserved man’s skeleton in a plot formerly used as William Rockefeller’s garden. Dr. John A. Clarke estimates the remains date about thirty years old and measure about six feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Greenwich
Conn
Percy Tuthill
William Rockefeller
John A. Clarke
Mr. Rockefeller
Taft Soaked With Sleep After Party Victory Ads
Telegraph dispatch from New Haven reports Robert A Taft son of the President resting after the election in New York City. Classmates found a placard on his door reading Bob Taft Is All In signaling strong enthusiasm for Taft's campaign among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
New Haven
Robert Alphonso Taft
New York City
Bob Taft
Dewey's Superior Old Port Ad Sharpens Taste
An advertisement for Dewey's Superior Old Port wine from Dewey & Sons Co at 138 Fulton Street New York touts it as the most strengthening wine. The copy emphasizes strength and quality with a concise branding line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T_ Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
New York
City Credit Improves After Fusion Board Victory
Immediate improvement in New York City's credit followed the fusion Board of Estimate victory. Bonds moved sharply higher as investors bets that Tamany would not control the purse after January 1. The city 4s rose to 191 4, and the 4 1 2 per cent bonds of 1957 advanced to 110. Bond dealers reported a broadening inquiry and a reversal of sentiment toward the city securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusion Board of Estimate
New York City
Tammany
Uus
Balloon Melba III Aims For Lahm Cup Victory
The balloon Melba III piloted by Captain John Berry with Miss Julia Hoerner as aid ascended in St Louis on November 3 to compete for the Lahm Cup. Hoerner is training to become a licensed pilot, carrying four days' provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Melba Ili
John Berry
Julia Hoerner
Hoerner
Battle of Houses in Commons Over Finance Bill
London observers report the finance bill debate in the House of Commons to be concluded tomorrow with both sides rallying followers for the third reading division. The Nationalists remain doubtful as Liberal whip Joseph A. Pease warns of a January general election if the Lords reject the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Joseph A. Pease
House of Lords
Clews Separation Reported In High Society Divorce
Mrs Henry Clews Jr formerly Louise Morris has separated from Frederick Gebhardt after her first marriage. Clews travels to New York with his mother seeking reconciliation while Mrs Clews stays in Paris with their two children. A final separation and possible divorce are expected. Sister Mrs Mildred Morris Pendleton declines to discuss details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Baltimore
Henry Clews, Jr
Frederick Gebhardt
Louise Morris
Mildred Morris
Clews
Mrs. Pendleton
Hero at Twelve Tries to Stop Runaway Horse
Herbert Larsen twelve of Brooklyn rushed to halt a runaway grocery wagon horse to save his younger brother Harold nine who rode in the wagon both boys were injured Herbert suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries after diverting the horse into an iron church fence Harold was thrown from the wagon and also injured both were taken to Norwegian Hospital with severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Larsen
48Th Street
Brooklyn
Harold
Fourth Avenue
Herbert
Fourth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Count Johann Vetsera Dies in Denver Under Mystery Identity
Count Louis von Vetsera of Austria known as Johan Salvator died in Denver last Saturday per Austrian Consul George von Grivick who sought help to locate the body. His Denver name and fate remain a mystery tied to the Rudolph and Marie Vetsera case once linked to Countess Marie Vetsera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Louis von Vetsera
Austria
Johan Salvator
George von Grivick
Speer
Rudolph of Austria
Marie Vetsera
Rudolph
Marie
Countess Vetsera
Foreign Office
Washington
San Francisco
Lonesome Job For C F Murphy In Tamanny Hall Era
Tamany leader Charles F Murphy refuses resignation as Gaynor’s victory renews Tammany power. An internal rule makes the executive committee self perpetuating, enabling Murphy to freeze out critics. Reporters press for views. Murphy dodges, citing rumors committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Tammany Organization
Murphy
Devery
Judge Gaynor
Tammany Men
Mr. Murphy
Committee On Rumors
Also Mentioned on This Page
Criminal Courts Building
Riminal Courts
Warren M. Foster
Thomas
O'Sullivan
T. T. Crain
Edward Swan
Joseph F. Malone
Joseph Mulqueen
James W. Osborne
Amercan Ice Company
Shoreham
Washington, D. C
John T. Devine
Mercy
Nordica
Aeroplane Record
Daily Tribune
Jersey City
Hoboken
Co-Education Board
Pankhurst
Carnegie Hall
Manhattan
Bronx
M. J. Sullivan
James P. Holland
J. R. Thompson
Herman A. Metz
Edward Lanzansky
Queens
Eee Eederhoff
Ae Bos
Gaynor
April
Mayer-elect
Coler
Villaious
Prendergast
Steers
Board of Estimate
M'Ccney
John H. McConey
Mr. Steers
Isaac M. Kapper
Kings County Democratic Organization
Judge Kapper
Almet Reed Latson
Mr. Kapper
Mr. Latson
Yours, Isaac M. Kapper
Atlanta
Ing
Seaboard Air Line
Rockefeller Farm
Dewey
City Credit
Commons
Hero
Brother
Count Johann
C. F. Murphy
Tam
County General Committee
Assembly
Maurice Featherson
Francis J. Lantry
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!