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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
13
Literary notices review Pollock’s Henry Irving impressions with preface by H B. Irving. The critique blends affection and analysis, detailing Irving as actor and man, his method, and the value of the volume for theatre lovers. It also notes other contemporary literary works and reviews.
Harry Walsh of Bay 2th Street and Bath Avenue drowned while swimming in the Lower Bay off Captain's Pier Bath Beach. He joined an all-year swimming club whose members swim daily since spring. Walsh cried for help 200 feet from shore as William Coorey swam out with clothes on to aid him. Dr Plunkitt at Coney Island Reception Hospital tried for an hour. Walsh was the club's first cramps victim.
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy and Canadian Pacific directors arrive in Winnipeg to accept the double track wheat road 422 miles long from here to Fort William. Built for 10 million dollars, the delegation will proceed to Lethbridge to assume the Alberta Railway and properties including a major colliery, 113 miles of line and 425000 acres of irrigable lands amid a year-long rivalry with J B I L.
Andrew Lang argues there are many story openings surpassing chess moves in variety. He notes common openings include the dead body, the old country house, and the missing wife, highlighting the householder’s return to dinner as a powerful suspense trigger.
State Democratic chairman and Essex County figures accuse Newark Mayor Haussling James Nugget and Judge Howell of misconduct. Mason alleges a raided poker game involvement and links Nugent to ex Senator James Smith Jr. He cites court records claiming Howell’s assault and divorce history. Ex Judge Henry and Waldron back the Real Democracy slate opposing the current administration.
Corporation Counsel Pendleton advises Controller he may sell at public auction the properties of local corporations with unpaid special franchise taxes but warns potential city trouble. He argues many assessments may not be sustained and notes the 7 percent interest on unpaid taxes. If paid, excess would be refunded at 6 percent, effectively a 6 percent city loan. Pendleton cites state Board of Tax Commissioners’ varying equalization and urges reduction to district valuation levels. He predicts litigation will wane after test cases resolve valuation principles, aiding future collection.
A white horse struck through a Fifth Avenue bound Sixth Avenue car window at 34th street causing a mass panic. Traffic halted for about thirty minutes while bystanders and officers failed to intervene until Lieutenant Dempsey arrived and ordered the track cleared.
Brooklyn Commissioner Coler urges board to investigate spending by borough presidents and the Municipal Research Bureau. He cites 1907 61 staff 40562.63 and nine months 1908 48 staff 87389.87, with total 161729.16 and 154670.34 for 19% and 1908. He asks for a five member committee to probe and alleges bond overissuance and book alterations.
Yonkers Aldermen rebuke receivers Sutherland and Whit ridge amid report urging notice to Union and Yonkers Railways. If fare provisions to New York City are not observed by November 5, actions to forfeit franchise and sue surety bond may proceed.
The President and Secretary Loeb will vote on election day. They will bring New York voters from Washington to Oyster Bay for the election and return to Washington by night. Theodore Roosevelt Jr turns twenty one and will cast his first ballot this year at Oyster Bay.
St Albans Vermont October 13 At the Central Vermont Railway Company annual meeting C W Witters replaced Henry B Day on the board with all other directors re elected Charles M Hays was named president E H Fitzhugh vice president W H Chaffee clerk and treasurer W G Crabbe auditor The fiscal year to June 30 showed gross receipts 3740760 operating expenses 2932658 taxes 107721 net earnings 70028 net surplus over fixed charges 3552 a drop in receipts from the prior year and a smaller decrease in expenses
The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway Co shows gross earnings of 7,990,612 for the year ending June 26, down from 8,916,000 last year. Expenses and taxes total 7,099,210 vs 7,061,000. Net income is 861,402 versus 1,885,000 in 1907, yielding a deficit of 1,672,901 for the year.
Vincenzo Masimeo slept as a dynamite filled bomb hung from a fire escape above his window. Chioda cut the string and brought the box home where his wife cried it was a bomb and fainted. Police and detectives later learned the fuse failed to burn and the device did not explode.
Conrad Knubbert of West New Brighton and his gray-haired bride-to-be sought a marriage license yesterday at City Hall. They wed in Germany nearly forty years ago, were divorced there twenty four years ago, each remarried and then widowed. He sent word to his former wife in Germany, she arrived today, and they reached the license bureau just in time for the certificate to marry again.
Erie Railroad stockholders re elected E. H. Harriman Norman B. Ream Charles Steele and H. McK Twombly to the board after terms expired. Fiscal year ending June 30 shows net earnings down to 8 918 570 from 15 747 788, gross revenue 50 007 603, expenses 39 977 497, taxes 1 111 535, expense and tax ratio 82.17 percent.
Winnipeg reports a major fire that wiped out a large part of Settler Alberta including five hotels twenty stores the bank and post office. Leslie Miller sleeping in a store died in the disaster. Estimated loss stands at 250000. Bequeaths brain to Prof Wilder from Dr Alexander Wilder noted in will filed for probate.
Harry K Thaw was summoned again to Pittsburgh for bankruptcy proceedings. A federal order was served on Matteawan State Hospital authorities demanding his appearance, but they refuse to honor it, arguing Thaw remains in New York custody. Thaw is at Matteawan awaiting Court of Appeals ruling on a jury trial to determine insanity. Mrs Thaw left White Plains for Lorraine to visit her daughter Mrs Carnegie.
Professor William R. Brooks of Smith Observatory reports the tail of the newly discovered comet remains visible. He observed it last night with a 10 inch telescope and notes fluctuations in form and brightness may have misled French observers.
Springfield Oct 13 John H Walker president of the United Mine Workers of Illinois testified by deposition in a contempt case against Samuel Gompers Robert Morrison and John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor. He said miners in Murphysboro and Duquoin were approached by a detective agency offering 23 a week to report to the National Manufacturers Association. He read a letter from Corporation Auxiliary Company offering to send reports of the Denver Federation of Labor meeting for 15 to each firm, urging payment amid pending labor legislation.
A. M. Herring displayed a motor and frame section of his aircraft for the Signal Corps at Fort Myer as plans for secret preliminary flights abroad. He may test at Hempstead Plains or Atlantic City while pursuing patent coverage. Orville Wright's leg healing advances slowly after recent surgery.
Copper trading shows increased activity with total sales of about 1 785 000 pounds for the week. Electrolytic copper averaged around 1345 cents per pound and lake copper around 134 to 14 cents. Monday sales reached 600 000 pounds and Tuesday 40 000 pounds at 1345 cents. Buyers delaying until after the election begin reentering the market as Republican victory appears likely. The NagS Department opened bids for 2 300 000 dollars of copper and more inquiries are expected from other buyers.
The United States Steel Corporation advances work on new warehouses and a railroad yard at Newark Bay. Dredging will allow cargo steamships of average draft to dock. When finished, Newark will link with major lines and likely handle most export shipments, surpassing Baltimore, within two years becoming a leading steel distribution hub.
Mrs. Mary Walsh sixty of Morton Street died after falling in the hallway of her home yesterday afternoon. Police initially suspected foul play but concluded there was no crime. Tenants found her unconscious. husband aided and sought a physician as she later died.
The Southern Pacific Railway proposes sale of 14 million first refunding 4 percent bonds through Kuhn Loeb Speyer and National City Bank at 43 plus interest yielding about 4.37 percent. Subscriptions require a 10 per thousand dollar payment with the balance due October 21. The bonds are secured by a mortgage on 393 miles of main track in California Arizona and New Mexico and become a first mortgage on 167 miles in New Mexico and 1,911 miles in California upon redemption of earlier bonds, subject to a 4,127,000 mortgage bonds.
A delegation of state superintendents after touring Brooklyn and New York City schools lauded the training at Brooklyn Training School for Teachers and Dr Joyner’s remarks. They praised the personal teacher pupil approach and critic of political appointments in schooling. The group planned a trip to Boston next.
The New York Court of Appeals rules the Health Department must register osteopaths as physicians and accept death certificates they sign. Dr Charles F Bandel of Brooklyn argued the department initially refused a certificate, causing a coroner.
Frank M. Reese, a 54 year old patent attorney from Sharon Hill, died after drinking wood alcohol as whiskey substitute. He inherited a fortune tied to his father Jacob Reese who owned many houses. Relatives and local sellers refused to supply intoxicants, but he sought alcohol elsewhere.
Medina Ohio October 18 Guy Razer charged with killing his fiancée Miss Ora Lea near Wadsworth last Thursday was arraigned and entered a not guilty plea. Defense counsel requested a postponement, and the hearing was delayed until next Monday.
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