12 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
1
September 10 report notes James J. Shaw former Bronx Valley Sewer Commission secretary to be tried in White Plains on September 16 for defalcation. Shaw's counsel sought a postponement arguing Shaw cannot be indicted after restoring the embezzled funds before indictment, claiming immunity.
Mrs. James A. Benedict of Katonah New York is killed by her elderly husband in a jealous rage. He was too ill to arrest at the time and died a fort night later. Rumors say he may have committed suicide. Brady was a Westchester society figure known for wealth and cars. She met Benedict last summer in a society circles.
Swedish residents of White Plains plan a new church after council vote to act as a financing committee. The property on Ora Street, owned free of debt, will be used to build the church.
George H. Pell a retired broker and descendant of Lord Pell died Sunday at his Scarsdale home from kidney disease at age sixty. His ancestor sold 6000 acres that became New Rochelle to the Huguenots in 1688 and later gave 100 acres for a church on the condition of their settlement.
White Plains faces a possible obligation to build its own jail or fund maintenance as inspectors urged a matron for female prisoners and local reform. A county auditing system is set for discussion with officials from multiple municipalities, while William O Rourke becomes Third Assistant Engineer temporarily. A $2019 service bill from the Good Shepherd of New York City is under review.
Gas for Hartsdale to be laid across all sections with many residences already piped. Residents may file applications with Superintendent Martin in the Tod building to obtain service, as local residents await price details and terms.
Westchester county grand jury indicts Kennedy in Sing Sing investigation. Convicts who testified before the grand jury were reportedly unfriendly to Kennedy and may be moved to Great Meadow prison to avoid attacks by Sing Sing inmates. Estate officials retain lawyer Charles A. Van Auken of New Rochelle for related expenses.
The Scarsdale Music Club held its annual election last week selecting officers for 1913 14. Mrs Charles Cater was named treasurer Mrs William Gibson Gallowhar was appointed corresponding secretary and Mrs Henry Tyne was named secretary.
B T Hunt shot 86 16 70 to win the Independence Day Cup at Scarsdale Golf Club on Saturday. The driving contest open to all entrants was won by Guy E. Robinson and Mrs. J A Moore. In putting Mr A B Grasius led with winner notes. Scarsdale Estates Class A honors went to L W Maxwell while A W Hays claimed class honors.
The Westchester County Bar Association hosts its first annual outing on Thursday September 18 likely at Rye or College Point. A half game or tennis event is planned, with details to follow after the committee reports.
A garden party is planned for the Catholic church with details unclear from the fragment. Organizers described a parish event aimed at fundraising and community gathering, but specifics are not readable.
Fire destroyed the Murphy residence on Garden Road, starting in the cellar where the blaze began. The loss is about 20000 dollars, with some coverage by insurance. Howard Murphy woke to the odor of smoke at about 3 am and alerted the rest of the family, who saved valuables and horses as firefighters arrived.
After twelve hours of wrangling the jury in the Raffaele Bova murder case reported disagreement. Bova, alleged gang leader, is tried for the killing of Felipe Carida in a Bronx Street home on February 28, 1912. The body was found in the Bronx Valley sewer.
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