Morso IGE Pool Trial Tangles with Wyck and Croker
New York reports detail a Morris Morse pool financing case implicating ex mayor John F. Carroll and financier Gordon Wendell. Former mayor Van Wyck fled to Europe amid the submerged schemes as Morse and Creiger allegedly profited. Wendell’s illness halts proceedings at Astor House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
Robert A. Y
Europe
Alps
H Richard Creiger
John B. Sex
Croker
John F. Carroll
Carroll
van Wyck
Mer
Euros Morse
Paris
Wyck
Uural Moutains
Morse
Gordon Wendell
Astor House
Fatal Lovers Quarrel Ends in Tragedy in Holyoke
In Holyoke Massachusetts on October 23 Arthur Boudreau Jr killed Casselda Beaudry after she refused to confirm a marriage promise. He claimed revenge and readiness to face consequences after their quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Mass
Casselda Beaudry
Arthur Boudreau, Jr
Boudreau
Kaiser’s son weds Princess Alexandra Victoria in Berlin chapel
In Berlin a wedding united Princess Alexandra Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, daughter of Prince Frederick, to Prince August William of Prussia, a 21 year old lieutenant. On return from the ceremony at the imperial palace, an automobile struck a woman. the princes helped her into another car and she was taken to a hospital with a concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ger
Alexandra Victoria of
Schleswig-Holstein
Prince Frederick
Duke of
Imperial Palace
Prince August William of
Prussia
William
August William
Foot Guards
Stettin
His Majesty
Mitel
Adalbert
Oscar
Teacher dismissed in plaster gag case at Kansas City
Miss Edith Wirt, a Kansas City teacher, had the case of cruelty against her dismissed after she used court plaster to bind a pupil’s lips. Nine year old Harvey Galloway, whose chatter provoked the punishment, has left the school with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Edith Wirt
Harvey Galloway
Captain dives for dog dies saving pet on barge
Sandusky Ohio October 23 Captain John Robinson of the barge Cutter is killed at Kelley Island when he leaps into the river to rescue a dog that fell overboard. He is crushed between the vessel and dock as the boat docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
John Robinson
Kelley Island
Robinson
New Suit, Old Family Wardrobe Quip
In a playful exchange a boy asks if Teddy has a new suit. The reply notes it is papa's old suit, cut and washed by mamma. The lighthearted moment closes with a witty nod to family habits as readers are invited to subscribe for the NEWS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Papa
Bryan in West Virginia Speeches Focus on Labor
William Jennings Bryan arrives in New York after leaving Hinton West Virginia and tours Charleston Thurmond and other towns. He defends labor leaders and warns workers against being coerced into voting against their will while addressing campaign issues with a mountain grandstand display and a large banner asking Shall the people rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
New York
Democratic
William J. Bryan
Hinton
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Charleston
Thurmond
Cleveland Votes Down Municipal Traction Three Cent Fare
The Municipal Traction company franchise on a three cent fare was defeated in Cleveland in a referendum by a 951 margin. One precinct abstained from affecting the result. The loss could revert railway property to owners and revive fare disputes from seven years ago. If renewed, the city council may grant a new franchise to preserve the company's holdings. The article notes historic signals at stations and the need to advertise to meet competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Municipal Traction Company
Jewelers Robbery Leaves Owner Wounded In New York
October 23 report from New York details Maurice Tannenholz shot during a robbery at his Lexington Avenue jewelry store. A tall stranger used forged credentials to charm entry, stole diamonds worth about 4000, and escaped in a red taxicab with two accomplices waiting. Tannenholz and his stepson pursued but the thief fired three shots before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maurice Tannenholz
Lexington Avenue
Presbyterian Hospital
Tannenholz
United States Savings Bank
Julius R. Goldstein
Goldstein
Murder at Matteawan inmate stabs fellow cook to death
Matteawan New York October 23 James Keegan a prisoner at the asylum for the criminal insane stabbed to death James O'Brien a cook. Head Cook Hirst and O'Brien tried to intervene as Keegan, aided by a knife, attacked in the kitchen. O'Brien died within ten minutes. Keegan had seven years at Matteawan for burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Keegan
Matteawan
Kings County Penitentiary
O'Brien
King’s Park Hospital
Central Islip
Nem
Lizzie Halliday
Miss Wicks
State Hospital
Chevalier Elkins to Receive Duchess Title in Rome
Rome, Oct. 23. The Italian cruiser Fieramosca is ordered to await the Duke of Abruzzi at New York, with the cruiser Htruria to follow. They will escort the duke and his bride Miss Katherine Elkins to Italy. It is believed no Elkins will attend the transcription ceremony in Rome, and Senator Elkins may later be named Chevalier of Annunciate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Fieramosca
Duke of the Abrutal
New York
Htruria
Duke
Miss Katherine Elkins
Italy
Elkins
Senator Elkins
Chevalier
Tokyo Parade: Americans Feted by Mass Welcome
A vast Tokyo demonstration greeted Admiral Sperry and the U S Navy as emperor’s mandate to welcome American visitors was fulfilled. Tokyo bands played Yankee Doodle Dixie and John Brown as Mrs O’Brien and embassy ladies received ovations, while Komura’s remarks praised US goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Admiral Sperry
O’brien
Dixie
John Brown
Komura
Sperry
Goodby
United States
Taft Recovers Voice in Indiana Campaign Tour
William H. Taft spoke to large Evansville crowds on the first of three Indiana days, energizing his campaign after a rest. He rebutted Bryan’s bribery charges, insisting there were only business conditions. Terre Haute outdoor gathering was the largest Taft ever addressed, with Debs challenging in Evansville. Dayton report notes McKinley named Taft for the presidency, praising his future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Indiana
William H. Taft
Bryan
Taft
Terre Haute
Debs
Brandenburg in Jail Charged with Forgery and Larceny
Dayton Ohio October 23 Branden Brandenburg was arrested on forgery and grand larceny charges while boarding a train to New York. He allegedly sold a New York paper a letter claimed to be written by Grover Cleveland predicting Taft's election, now said to be a forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, O
New York City
Broughton Brandenburg
New York
Grover Cleveland
Taft
Men's trousers in varied patterns at solid value sale
Durable plain black thibets venetians and fancy silk mix trousers in browns offered. Original prices up to 3.00, now on sale for 2.00 while supplies last.
Princeses In Parade In Montenegro War Fervor Evident
In Cettinje on October 23 the capital’s women led by Princess Zenia and Princess Vera marched with Montenegrin flags. A large crowd of women from all classes joined in chanting war songs as they passed through the streets, reflecting the deep war fever following Austria Hungary annexations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cettinje
Montenegro
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria- Hungary
Zenia
Vera
Nicholas
Woman Protects Squirrel in Central Park Incident
Miss Laura Van Bayer, 23, spotted a man burning a cigarette to a tame squirrel in Central Park New York. She seized him by the collar and handed him to a policeman, earning a five dollar fine and magistrate’s warning in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Laura van Bayer
Central Park
Ballot timing rules set by New York Attorney General
October 28 Albany report says electors at polling places before 5 p.m. may not vote if no ballot is secured in time. Electors who already received ballots before 5 must be allowed to cast them. Attorney General Jackson announced the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Jackson
Indicted Surgeon Commits Suicide at Waldorf Astoria
Dr Irving J Cook awaited indictment in New Jersey for surgery law violations then killed himself with cyanide and a heart shot at the Waldorf Astoria A note to his wife said do not take this affably hard and included $447 He had been seeking a buyer for real estate an automobile or a ribbon remnant and factory pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irving J Cook
Waldorf, Astoria
New Jersey
Whale's Mother Love Foll-ows Ship to New York
Captain Fraser arriving from Bermuda on the Bermudian reports a whale trailed the vessel toward New York harbor. He carried a baby whale carcass to be stuffed and shown in the Aquarium. Passengers noted a strong family resemblance to the accompanying mother whale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fraser
Bermuda
Bermudian
Suffragettes Imprisoned After Commons Storm
Seventeen women suffragists arrested on October 13 during the storming of the house of commons were sentenced at Bow Street police court. They received terms of imprisonment from three weeks to three months. An alternative of good behavior bonds was offered, but they chose jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Bow Street
Womrn
Helpess Man Burned Body Found in Kitchen Fire
New York October 23 Firemen found the body of William J Dalton a 75 year old cripple in the kitchen after he dropped a lit match starting a fire at his home. His crutches lay on his chest as the flames spread. The incident ends with his death and investigation into the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willam J. Dalton
Dalton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr Salter
Groker
Fashion
Prince August William
N Jacobson
Cleveland
Municipal Traction
Matinee
Amet
Wytebeekx
Ommen Inge
Miles
Raymond Isieiaatee
Gwendolyn Lowrey
Comedienne
the Kinetograph
Clara Dagneau
McKeever & Finn
Blanch Graig
Herbert Hall
the New Collector
Shayne & King
Cook
Chevalier Elkins
B. Elkins
McKinley
Dayton
John P. Dolliver
Iowa
William McKinley
Dolliver
Philippines
Brandenburg
ER. W. Grove
Lfe
Smith ST. Cor Oak
M. L. Scott, Mer
Smith St
Cor
Oak
Princesses
Whale
Judson G. Cottrell
Madison Ava
Perth Amboy, N. J
Frank Neer
Typewriter
Tel
West End
J. Killenberger
Great Western Bottling Works
Villinus
Haas Lehman
Buckingham Ave
Lembeck & Beta American
Divison St
Washington St
S. Second St
Herman Pllis
Fayette Street
Arthur Garden
Halli Avenue
Patrick White & Sons
Liddle & Pfeiffer
T van Pelt & Nelson Deater
New Brunswick
Mapls St
Peter Larsen
A Lubach
J. J. Deveny
New Brunswick Ave
Forth Amboy
N. J
Is. Eremeny
Fawnbroker and
Jewele
State St
Rear
Perth Amboy
Emil Molinsack
Smith Street
Munoz Express
Brighton A
Oice Papar
New Brunswick Avenue
Happyland
Whitworth’s
Oyster Depot
Cow Bay
Rockaway
Lord Houghton
Lordship
Berman
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!