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News
16 January 1905
HAIR-PULLING WOMEN IN FLATBUSH COURT
In the Flatbush court to-day was aired the quarrel of Mrs. Kate
CAMPBELL and Mrs. Bridget GRAHAM and Mrs. Helen LYNCH, all living at
1223 Atlantic avenue. Mrs. CAMPBELL was the complainant against the
other two women who were under arrest. She said that on Dec. 28 Mrs.
GRAHAM had pulled her out of her apartment, kicked her and broke out a
tooth and that Mrs. LYNCH had pulled her hair, getting several bunches
of it. Some of it she produced in court. Contrary evidence was that
Mrs. CAMPBELL had expectorated on Mrs. GRAHAM and had kicked Mrs.
LYNCH and also pulled her hair. Mrs. LYNCH offered as evidence a
clump of this. "I believe that that is still some more air of mine,"
cried Mrs. CAMPBELL on seeing this. The magistrate gave the accused
women the benefit of the doubt, dismissing the charges.
NEW YORK POLICE MAY GET DYNAMITER ROSSEAU
Philadelphia, Jan 16 - Capt. DONAGHY, of the local detective force,
stated to-day that he would call upon District Attorney Bell, relative
to action in the case of GESSLER ROSSEAU, the dynamiter, but expressed
the opinion that the man would more than likely be turned over the New
York police, who have sufficient evidence to convict him in connection
with the sending of the infernal machine to the steamer Umbria in that
city in May, 1903.
While an effort will be made to connect the prisoner with other
crimes, yet it is the belief of the local police that ROSSEAU does not
know anything concerning the sinking of the Naronic, ten years ago.
Capt. DONAGHY bases his opinion in this respect on the fact that the
Naronic sailed from the other side of the ocean, while ROSSEAU, it is
believed, was never out of this country. It is also the opinion of
the police here that ROSSEAU does not know anything as to the
Disappearance of OWEN KELLY, who went away mysteriously several months
ago. ROSSEAU, however, endeavors to create the belief that he
possesses information concerning KELLY’S whereabouts.
19 Jan. 1905
HIGH SCHOOL BOY REPORTED MISSING
The police have sent out a general alarm for James O'DONNELL,
a High School boy, 14 years old, who was reported as missing
to-day by his father who lives at 90 King street.
ITALIAN ENDS QUARREL WITH PISTOL BULLET
Louis ERANERT was shot and probably fatally wounded to-day by
Camille GALLUCI during a quarrel at Tenth avenue and Fifteenth street,
Manhattan. ERANERT, who lives in Jersey City, was taken to the
New York Hospital with a bullet wound in his breast. GALLUCI was
arrested. Both are Italians.
"BROOKLYNITES" HELD FOR ATTEMPTED ARSON
Kapil MALTA and Delias HARAN, both of 7 Amity street, were held to-day
in the Tombs police court, Manhattan, by Magistrate CRANE, in $2,500 bail
each, on a charge of attempted arson at 157 Cedar street, Manhattan, on Dec. 30.
LAW DEPARTMENT JOB FOR BROKLYN MAN
The appointment was announced to-day by Royal E.T. RIGGS, of
38 South Portland avenue, as assistant in the Law Department at an annual
salary of $2,000.
In the Department of Finance appointments of Brooklyn and Queens men
announced are: Benjamin DENTON, of 295 Seventh avenue; John F. TULLY,
of 34 North William street, Astoria, and Dalton M BURNS,
31 Marc place, Astoria.
POLICE IN RAID GET SEVEN SUSPECTED OF BLACK-HAND WORK
Headquarters Detectives Swoop Down on a Hall in Montrose Avenue, Said to be
Their Meeting Place - Some Forty Flee and Get Away - Those Captured Make a
Bold Stand - Armed With Guns and Stilettos - Held for Carrying Concealed
Weapons - Detectives Expect to Connect Them With Threatening Letters to
Their Fellow Countrymen
Seven suspected Italians were taken into custody last night in a raid made
by headquarters detectives at 181 Montrose avenue. Sergeant Anthony VACCHRIS
led the raiders through the front room on the ground floor, a barber shop
with a billiard table, to a meeting hall in the rear, where VACCHRIS says
secret meetings of men who left their country for their country's good are
held. With VACCHRIS were Detectives MCCLOSKEY, LOUGHLIN, DUANE, GLOSTER,
MOONEY, CARROLL and GILPIN.
Of the some fifty men in the place, all but seven escaped. Those rounded up
were Philip NAPOLI, Peppino NECASTRO, Simoni ARDONE, Peter BARBARINO,
Francis LARVECA, Bardetto ANGELO and Calugio SAVIA, who stood their ground
and defied the police. A display of billies had a quieting effect and the
men were marched to police headquarters. Every man when searched had a
dangerous weapon. Two ugly looking stilettos, three revolvers and three
razors are among the collection taken from the seven prisoners.
The men are suspected of being members of an organization which has been
terrorizing Italian business men by sending "Black Hand" letters demanding
money on pain of death or bodily harm. Many Italian business men have been
receiving such letters recently , and the meetings in the rear of the barber
shop aroused the suspicions of the victims.
Last Saturday, the Rev. Stephano TESTA, a missionary at 20 Conselyea street,
received a letter demanding that $1,000 be left in a pocketbook in the park.
The missionary left a pocketbook, as directed, but put paper instead of
bills in it. No one came for the pocketbook. Detectives who were watching
only saw a youth prowling in the park. He was arrested on suspicion, but
there was no evidence against him.
The prisoners were all taken to the Adams street court to-day after they had
been looked over by the sleuths at headquarters, and held by Magistrate
VOORHIES on charges of carrying concealed weapons.
Sergeant VACCHRIS thinks he will be able before their release to get
evidence to connect them with the Black Hand organization which he has
reason to believe exists in the Eastern District.
20 January 1905
YOUH'S HEARING IS ADJOURNED FOR A WEEK
The hearing of the case of Michael YOUHS, 24 years old, of
86 North Seventh street, who on Friday night of last week shot and
killed Annie MEARIEK at her home, 172 Wythe avenue, to show his
jealous wife that he cared nothing for the girl, was adjourned
for a week this morning by Magistrate O'REILLY in the Lee avenue court.
CASSIDY'S COACH HELD UP BY FOUR MEN
John MCELROY, a Long Island City hackman, thinks that four men in
overalls who attacked him just after he had left Borough President
CASSIDY at his home, 99 Hulst street, Wednesday night, had planned to
waylay CASSIDY, who is known to carry large sums of money. MCELROY
says one of the men jumped on the box and hit him with a blackjack.
He beat the fellow off with the butt of his whip and got away. The men,
he thinks, believed CASSIDY was in the carriage.
REILLY INTRODUCES BILL FOR PLAYGROUND AND PIER
(Special to The Standard Union.)
ALBANY, Jan. 20.- Assemblyman Thomas F. REILLY of the Third District,
introduced the only local bill in the Legislature to-day.
It provides for the laying out of a playground at the foot of Baltic
street and the erection of a recreation pier. The proposed playground
covers the block bounded by Columbia, Baltic and Warren streets and the
waterfront. The pier is to be 510 feet long and 80 feet wide. The stimated
cost is $200,000.
In the Senate, the session lasted just ninety seconds. In the Assembly,
the proceedings lasted ten minutes. some up-State local bills were passed
and others were advance.
PEPPER EXPLANATION NOT MADE PUBLIC
The Rev. May S. PEPPER, the pastor of the First Spiritualist Church,
has evidently been sustained by the members of her own church,
according to a notice sent out to-day. Mrs. PEPPER was last week
the subject of an attack on her character by a man named PEPPER,
who claimed to be her husband. The attack on Mrs. PEPPER's
character caused a furor among the Spiritualists of the First Church,
who were slow to believe them. Mrs. PEPPER arranged to meet the
members of the church and its officials and explain her conduct
and past history. This was scheduled for last night, but its place of
meetingw as kept secret.
The notice sent to The Standard Union contains theses words:
"The regular religious services next Sunday will be held at 8 P.M.,
at which a fine inspirational sermon will be delivered by the pastor,
the Rev. May S. PEPPER, following which will be gievn a demonstration
of the immortality of the human soul through her psychic gift."
21 January 1905
TENANT SUES GIRL LANDLORD FOR DAMAGES
Supreme Court Justice MAREAN has appointed Joseph WEIDIG, of
999 Fulton street, guardian of his daughter, Minnie, who owns
the property at 401 park avenue, and against whom Mrs. Jennie FRONTEIRO,
a tenant, is bring a suit for damages because of injuries received last
December by falling down stairs.
She alleges that the hall was impoperly lighted and that she was
tripped on the ragged covering.
This case is one of many others that have come to the notice of the
Tenement House Commission, in which it is claimed that the halls and
stairs of flat houses and tenements are poorly lighted and the covering ragged.
22 January 1905
TRANSPORTATION CLUB DINNER WILL BE NOTABLE EVENT
The ninth annual dinner of the Transportation Club will take place at the
clubrooms in the Manhattan Hotel, Manhattan, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 24.
The general topic to be discussed is canals, and the guests of honor, who
will be present, are: E.A. BOND, of New York State Canal Commission;
Arthur H. GOULDER, counsel for the Lake Carriers Association; and
Willis Fletcher JOHNSON, foreign editor of the New York "Tribune."
Invitations have been sent to Secretary of War William H. TAFT,
Congressman J. Adam BEDE, of the House River and Harbor Committee;
Lieut.-Col. T.W. SIMONDS, U.S.A. and Senator J.D. KERNAN.
Senator DEPEW, president of the Transportation Club, will preside.
The dinner promises to be one of the most interesting in the history
of the club.
REPUBLICANS OF CONEY ISLAND ORGANIZE
On Friday evening last twenty-two Republicans, residents of the
Thirty-first ward, met at Vanderveer's Hotel, Surf avenue, Coney Island,
for the purpose of organizing a temporary organization. The meeting was
called by half a dozen Republicans, who believe that an organization of
forces will have a tendency to advance Republican interests in the ward.
Harry STURDEVANT was appointed temporary chairman, and Charles BREWSTER
temporary secretary. The roll-call showed twenty-two persons.
The address of the evening was made by Marcus CAMPBELL. He advised that
the organization for the present be only temporary in form, and that the
dues and charges be merely nominal. Six dollars a year he thought to be
the right sum for dues. A club of from three to four hundred members, he
thought, would soon be in force.
The meeting was harmonious throughout, each district being represented.
The next meeting, it was agreed, should be held at the same place this
evening. It is expected that James P. CONNELL, Republican executive member,
will be present and bring with him greetings from the Republican county
headquarters.
ACCUSED OF STEALING STENSON'S CARPETS
Herman WEISMAN, of 375 Hudson avenue, was arrested last night by
Detective MAHON, of the Adams street station, in complaint of Augustus STENSON,
of 353 Adams street, who accused him of stealing a quantity of carpets and
rugs belonging to him.
The prisoner will be arraigned in the Adams street court to-day.
DESTITUTE OLD MAN STAGGERS INTO STATION
William EDWARDS, 76 years old, no home, staggered into the Fort Hamilton
station yesterday and gave himself up as being sick and destitute.
He was attended by Ambulance Surgeon PECK and removed to the Kings
County Hospital, suffering from inflammatory rheumatism.
Eliza DAGLEY, 43 years old, sick and destitute, of Neck road and
Gravesend avenue, was removed to the Kings County Hospital suffering
room pleurisy.
ARREST YOUNG MAN ON LITTLE GIRL'S CHARGE
On a serious charge of assault preferred by Mary REA, six years old, of
593 Third avenue, Thomas KANE, 22 years old, was arrested yesterday by
Patrolman MAHER of the Fifth avenue station. KANE two days ago rented a
furnished room in a house at 593 Third avenue, but farther than this
nothing is known about him. The alleged assault is said to have taken
place Friday night.
GREENPOINT NEWS
DRUNK WITH PISTOL HELD CROWD AT BAY
Louis KOBB, 54 years old, of 525 Morgan avenue, was trying to
quench his thirst last night, and in some manner the beverage he
was drinking went to his head. Patrolman John FARMER, of the
Greenpoint avenue station, found him holding the fort at the
corner of Morgan and Nassau avenues, with the aid of an ugly-
looking pistol. The crowd of onlookers was standing at a respectful
distance. The policeman quickly disarmed him and locked him up.
ULMER PARK CLUB'S BALL WELL ATTENDED
The annual masquerade ball of the Ulmer Park Social Club was held
last night at the Ulmer Park Casino, Harway and Twenty-fifth avenues.
It was well attended and proved a big success. On the committee in
charge were John GALLAGHER, chairman; J.W. MURPHY, J. STARRETT,
William DEXTER, Edward DEXTER, Thomas P. MURPHY, Chas. BOART,
J. GATES, Walter O'BRIEN AND Charles O'BRIEN.
23 January 1905
THINKS HER MISSING SON HAS RUN AWAY
Samuel HALPIN, 11 years old, of 777 Madison street, has been
missing from his home since Saturday night. His mother, Mrs. Esther BUSH,
told the police that she believed he had run away.
MAGISTRATE PAROLES MAN WHO SHOT SON
Jacob SCHMIDT of Evergreen, was paroled by Magistrate CONNORTON
in the Flushing police court yesterday in connection with the
charge of shooting his son, Adolph, 18 years old, who has recently
been released from a reformatory. Young SCHMIDT is in the German Hospital
in Brooklyn, with wounds in the head that are very painful but not fatal.
BOY SENT TO JAIL FOR STEALING LEAD PIPE
In the Court of Special Sessions to-day, Louis KIEHL, 17 years old,
was convicted of stealing lead pipe valued at $5 from a house in
Leonard street, and sent to jail for thirty days.
24 Jan. 1905
FIRE IN FACTORY CELLAR PUT OUT PROMPTLY
A fire from unknown cause broke out in the cellar of the seven
story brick factory, 381 and 385 Jay street, at 5:30 o'clock this
morning. The building is only a few doors from Fire Headquarters,
and when smoke was seen coming from the cellar it was not long
before the firemen were at work and put out the blaze. The damage
is given as $100. The building is owned by Thomas J. PATTERSON & Son
and is insured. It is thought that hot cinders among the ashes
started the blaze, but an investigation is being made.
MOTORMAN PREVENTS JEWEL ROBBERY
A motorman on a Crosstown car passing through Broadway on its way to
Greenpoint at 4 o'clock this morning saw a man working on a safe in
the jewelry store of J. FEINGOLD & Sons, at 63 Broadway. Outside of
the store another man was standing guard.
The motorman sped his care toward the bridge plaza and notified Patrolman LLOYD,
who started out on a run for the jewelry store. At Bedford avenue he was joined
by Patrolman KESSEDY, who had been on duty on the Williamsburg Bridge, and
had seen the man at work through a rear window of the store.
The man on guard saw the policemen coming and started to run. LLOYD gave chase,
while KESSEDY went into the store and caught the man inside. LLOYD,
after a short run, caught his man. At the Bedford avenue station the
prisoners said they were William BURNS, 27 years old, of 149 East One
Hundred and Sixth street, Manhattan, and Samuel BLUMSTEIN, 17 years old,
of 79 South First street.
In the Lee avenue court this morning the hearing was adjourned.
ROUNDSMAN'S WIFE CLEARS HIM OF CHARGES
Deputy Police Commissioner FARRELL to-day dismissed two charges made
against Roundsman Edward R. FRIDAY, of the Newtown police.
The roundsman was accused by Police Surgeon BROMEER of using
profane and abusive language to him when he examined him and
told him to report for duty.
Mrs. FRIDAY corroborated her husband in an absolute denial that any
abusive or profane language was used. The doctor admitted that after
a second examination on Friday that he was unfit to go on duty.
The other charge was failing to report a change of residence.
This he explained satisfactorily.
At 12:30 A.M. fire occurred in the kitchen of the frame dwelling at Cooper
and Wyckoff avenues, Glendale, owned and occupied by Robert L. BIRLETON,
causing a damage of $300.
25 Jan. 1905
DEMANDS PROHIBITION OF SIGNS IN NEW SUBWAY
Calvin TOMPKINS, 17 Battery place, Manhattan, has written to President ORR
of the Rapid Transit Commission, asking why is there not prohibition of
advertising signs in the MCADOO contract for the New York and New Jersey
tunnel.
"I have understood," writes Mr. TOMPKINS, "that yourself and every other
member of the board are personally opposed to advertisements, and only
tolerate them to any extent whatever in connection with the first subway as
a hard necessity. Am I wrong or does the board believe that a similar
necessity now exists after the profit in operating underground transit has
been demonstrated? In any event, is it not desirable that the matter should
be provided for in advance, rather than at the opening of the subway to the
public, when its unexpected defacement may again be the occasion of
discontent."
"WOMAN'S DAY" AT ST. JOHN'S A.M.E. CHURCH
Next Sunday will be Women's Day at St. John's A.M.E. Church, Howard avenue,
near Herkimer street. The services will be under the auspices of the Mary A.
CAMPBELL Mite Missionary Society of the church. There will be praise service
at 10:30 A.M. conducted by "Mother" WILLIAMS, of bridge Street A.M.E.
Church. Mrs. Ellen THOMPSON will conduct the services at 11:30 A.M. The
praise service at 3 P.M. will be addressed by Rosina NIXON, of Zion Church,
and Mrs. C. Dempsey MOORE, of Bethel Church, Manhattan. Miss L .BAKER will
be in charge of the Y.P.S.C.E. at 7 o'clock. The 7:30 P.M. service will be
conducted by Mrs. E. THOMPSON.
VICTIMS COULD NOT IDENTIFY OWEN SMITH
Magistrate OMMEN, sitting in the West Side court, Manhattan, yesterday was
greatly displeased when the wealthy West Side residents who have been held
up could not identify Owen SMITH, of Long Island City, as the robber.
Although Dr. TALBOT had picked SMITH out of a line of plain-clothes men, he
said yesterday that he was not sure of the man. Brewer WOES could not
identify SMITH, and he was discharged. The Magistrate said it was queer that
the man could not be identified, and charged the complainants with refusing
to identify because of personal inconvenience.
WOMEN READ PAPERS ON CARLYLE AND EMERSON
The Prospect Club was entertained yesterday at the home of Mrs. Harry SHAEN,
180 Eighth avenue. The programme in the regular study course dealt with
CARLYLE and EMERSON.
Miss Jane RYCKMAN read a paper on the former, and the German
transcendentalism as shown in correspondence with GOETHE. Mrs. Edwin H.
CLOSE, a student of EMERSON, presented a paper on EMERSON and the
transcendental movement in America. Mrs. Jesse L. HOPKINS gave a sketch of
Jane CARLYLE.
Mrs. C.E. DONNELION gave at the conclusion of the programme a very
appropriate quotation from CARLYLE regarding his love of music.
The musical part of the day's programme was given by Mrs. Julian ROFF and
Miss BLACKMAN.
The usual social hour with refreshments concluded the meeting.
TO COLONIZE JEWS ON LONG ISLAND FARMS
KING'S PARK, Jan. 25 - The Jeffrey SMITH farm of 286 acres and the Theodore
W. SMITH farm of 210 acres between King's Park and Comac has been sold to
the Jewish Agricultural Society of New York City, which has the support of
the Baron DE HIRSCH fund with a view to colonizing Jews. Only married men
are to be received. The idea is to draw the Jews from the crowded sections
of the East Side in Manhattan and Brownsville, Brooklyn.
26 January 1905
STRICKEN AT ORGAN DURING MASON INITIATION
While playing "Nearer My God to Thee" at a lodge initiation at
Masonic Hall,Manhattan, last night, Octave WHITTAKER, of
360 Carlton avenue, Brooklyn,was stricken with apoplexy. He
was removed to the New York Hospital in an ambulance.
2 February 1905
BOY BREAKS HIS LEG PLAYING ON RAILING
Edward BRENNAN, 6 years old, of 734 Fourth avenue, while climbing
an iron railing opposite his house yesterday afternoon received
a fracture of the left leg, being accidentally caught between
the gate and the railing. He was attended by Ambulance Surgeon STORK,
of the Norwegian Hospital, and removed to his home.
CAPTAIN OF SCHOONER FALLS FROM GANGPLANK
Thomas P. Martin, 39 years old, captain of the schooner
George B. Jordan, lying at the foot of Fifty-seventh street,
while going aboard the boat yesterday afternoon fell from the
gangplank to the dock receiving a fracture of the right leg.
He was attended by Ambulance Surgeon STORK and removed to the
Norwegian Hospital.
OVERHEATED STOVE STARTS BLAZE ON STEAM LIGHTER
A fire caused by an overheated stove, occurred last
night aboard the steam lighter "Olaf" owned by the
Knickerbocker Lighter Company, while lying at the foot
of Twentieth street. The damage was about $100. No insurance.
A fire caused by an overheated stove, occurred in the vacation
school of the Church of Our Lady of Solace, West Seventeenth
street and Railroad avenue, Coney Island, yesterday afternoon.
The fire was put out with slight damage. No insurance.
HUSBAND CHARGED WITH ABANDONMENT SET FREE
Magistrate DOOLEY, in the Coney Island court yesterday, dismissed
the complaint of Rosie PINCUS against her husband Henry, against
whom she made a charge of abandonment about a month ago.
Henry testified that he had provided a home for Rosie.
POLICE TOLD OF MISSING OLD SOLDIER
Frederick ADAMS, a discharged soldier, has been reported to the
police as missing from his home, Ninety-second street and Battery place,
Fort Hamilton. He is 58 years old, and on Jan. 1 told some of his
friends that he intended to apply for admission to the Soldier's Home.
He is not there.
HIS HEAD CUT OPEN BUT HE WON'T TELL BY WHOM
Patrick MORAN, 47 years old, of 83 Greenpoint avenue, dropped into the
Greenpoint police station last night bleeding from a wound in his head.
He said he was hurt in a fight in the saloon of James GILDES, at
Greenpoint and Franklin avenues, but he wouldn't tell who hit him.
His wound was dressed by Ambulance Surgeon EYTINGE of the
St. Catherine's Hospital, and he went home.
PAWNBROKER'S SALES
L.L. FIRUSKI. 70 Bowery, N.Y., auctioneer.
Jan. 26 - By S. GOODSTEIN & Son, 279 Bridge st., clothing, etc., pledged
prior Jan. 16, '04.
Jan. 27 - By P. FREEL, 160 Grand st., clothing, etc., pledged prior Jan. 17,
'04.
Jan. 31 - By H. BARUTH, 608 Myrtle ave., clothing, etc., pledged prior Jan.
21, '03.
Central Auction Co., 152 Canal st., N.Y.- Jan. 26, by R. SIMPSON Co., 9
Myrtle ave., Isaac ALKUS, 9 Siegel st., clothing pledged to Jan. 1, 1904.
HUSBAND CHARGED WITH ABANDONMENT SET FREE.
Magistrate DOOLEY, in the Coney Island court yesterday, dismissed the
complaint of Rosie {Pincus against her husband Henry, against whom she made
a charge of abandonment about a month ago. Henry testified that he had
provided a home for Rosie.
POLICE TOLD OF MISSING OLD SOLDIER
Frederick ADAMS, a discharged soldier, has been reported to the police as
missing from his home, Ninety-second street and Battery place, Fort Hamilton.
He is 58 years old, and on Jan. 1 told some of his friends that he intended
to apply for admission to the Soldiers' Home He is not there.
HIS HEAD CUT OPEN, BUT HE WON'T TELL BY WHOM.
Patrick Moran, 47 years old, of 83 Greenpoint avnue, dropped into the
Greenpoint police station last night bleeding from awound in his head.
He said he was hurt in a fight in the saloon of James DILDES, at
Greenpoint and Franklin avenues, but he wouldn't tell who hit him.
His wound was dressed by Ambulance Surgeon EYTHINGE of the St. Catherine' Hospital,
and he went home.
3 February 1905
TRIED TO CASH COUPONS THAT HAD BEEN STOLEN
Thomas Jefferson RICHARDS, who says he is employed by the
Westcott Express Company, was held for the action of the
Grand Jury to-day in the Adams street court on a charge of
grand larceny. RICHARDS tried to get some bond coupons cashed
at the Knickerbocker Trust Company. The bonds had been reported
as stolen from the residence of George WOODWARD of 13 Middagh street.
RICHRADS swore that he was in bed at the time of the alleged robbery
and brought a witness to prove it. He said he found the coupons.
Oliver DELACROIX, who lives in Bensonhurst, was arrested this morning
on a Fifth avenue elevated train in connection with a charge of
spitting on the floor of the car.
A small blaze was caused to-day in the kitchen of the residence of
J.M. PERRY, of 1308 Dean street, caused by toweling near the stove
catching fire. The damage was small.
Joseph KRAUSE, 16 years old , of 420 Evergreen avenue, and John ULRICH,
14 years old, of 14 Park street, were prisoners in the Manhattan
avenue court this morning, before Magistrate O'REILLY, on the charge
of larceny, preferred by Patrolman ROBERTS, who said he saw the two
boys go into a junk shop at Hart street and Myrtle avenue, last night,
each carrying a large quantity of lead pipe. The prisoners were
arrested three weeks ago on a charge of stealing a pair of portieres
from a druggist on Broadway. They were held for Special Sessions and
were to appear there this morning. For the second offense, bail was
fixed at $300.
Shortly after 10 o'clock this morning Smith street car No. 541,
on its way to Manhattan, collided with a coal cart at Fourth
avenue and Ninth street. The driver of the cart, Leo WEISZENECKER,
49 years old, of 290 Harmon street, was thrown from his seat to
the street. Ambulance Surgeon BISHOP, of the Seney Hospital, found
the man suffering from a lacerated wound of the scalp. He refused
to go to the hospital.
While driving through Seventh street this morning Rudolph PETRO,
41 years old, of 122 Twenty-second street, slipped from his wagon
and fell under the horse's hoofs. He was attended by Dr. BISHOP,
who removed him to the hospital, suffering from a fracture of the
right thigh.
Mrs. Kate Upson CLARK addressed the New York League of Unitarian
Women this morning in the Church of the Saviour, on the subject
of "Essentials and Non-Essentials of Life."
Charles CUNNINGHAM was held by Magistrate FURLONG, in the
Gates avenue police court, for trial in Special Sessions on
the charge of William WALTERS, a cripple. Both live at 2382 Dean
street. From the testimony in court it was shown that WALTERS owed
CUNNINGHAM $1 and that he had become angry when he learned that
WALTERS had attended an entertainment that had cost him $5 without
thinking to liquidate his debt. So he struck WALTERS.
Hartley DAVIES was held for trial at Special Sessions, in Adams
street court, to-day, on a charge of stealing a directory from
the office of the Bureau of Charities, in Schermerhorn street.
Supreme Court Justice MAREAN this morning decided that the award
in the matter of the extension of East Seventeenth street, between
Avenue S and Neck road, Gravesend, was too small and ordered that
the matter be reconsidered by the commissioners of appraisal.
4 February 1905
TWO WOMEN INJURED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Two women were severely injured yesterday afternoon by a runaway team
attached to a heavy truck, said to be owned by John KAWELSKI, of 151
Twenty-seventh street, by being knocked down and trampled under the horses
hoofs, at the corner of Twenty-fifth street and Fourth avenue.
The victims are Nellie BODD, 24 years old, of 196 Twenty-first street,
who is suffering from general contusions and probable internal injuries, and
her neighbor, Mrs. Anthony DULACH, 36 years old, of 210 Twenty-first street,
whose left hand and left hop were badly crushed. The latter was attended by
Ambulance Surgeon EASTMAN, of the Norwegian Hospital, and the younger woman
by Dr. J. H. E. SANDS, of 703 Fourth avenue. The patients were taken home in
a carriage for further medical treatment.
There was not arrest at the time of the accident, and detectives of
the Fourth avenue station are making an investigation into the circumstances.
An overturned stove set fire to the woodwork of a coal barge lying in
Gowanus Canal at the foot of Third street at 4:50 this morning. The
barge is owned by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Coal Company.
The blaze did about $100 damage.
An agreement has been reached, it was authoritatively announced to-day
in Republican circles, over the appointment of an Assembly clerk from
the Twelfth District. Assemblyman THONET wanted Jas. OSBORN named and
Executive Member William M. CALDER recommended George GUNTHER, a brother
of Alderman John D. GUNTHER. A compromise has been reached and both
OSBORN and GUNTHER, it was stated to-day, will be appointed to
clerkships on Monday.
A meeting of the Kings County Civil Employes' Association was held
yesterday afternoon at which resolutions were adopted scoring the
County Republican Organization for its stand in the recent trouble
that has arisen between the association and the organization. It was
said to-day that the resolution was first presented with the name of
Chairman Jacob BRENNER but that this was removed and the Republican
organization substituted.
Mrs. Dan OSTRANDER, of 141 Monroe street, yesterday reported to the
Gates avenue police that she was the victim of a hall room lodger, a
chipper young man of 23, who hired a room of her boarding house last
Monday. He disappeared on Thursday, and so did a dress suitcase which
contained an evening suit and a sack suit, both valued at $75, and the
property of her husband.
Supreme Court Justice MAREAN this morning ordered the discharge of
Valentine GRILL from the Penitentiary after hearing testimony in
habeas corpus and certiorari proceedings. GRILL was charged with
abandoning his wife and sent to the Penitentiary with an opportunity
to give a bond of $150 for the support of his wife for one year.
Harry STELJES, 18 years old, of 9 Ocean place; George CORCORAN,
17 years old, of 215 McDougal street, and Frank KAISER, 17 years old,
of 2156 Fulton street, were held in $300 each in the Gates avenue court
to-day on a charge of stealing $2 from a quarter gas meter in the home
of James PRESCO, 264 Elton street, yesterday.
Max FEIN, one of the partners in the alleged illicit distillery, was
discharged in the United States Circuit Court. His partner, Hyman LEVINE,
is held in $500 bail for the Grand Jury.
Mamie O'BRIEN, 25 years old, of 593 President street, says that on the
night of Jan. 31, Maggie CARMODY, 27 years old, of 108 Wykoff street,
seized her muff and stole, valued at $12. Maggie, in the Butler street
court to-day, was held.
Overcome by the intense cold, Peter ADAMS, a painter of North Moore st
Manhattan, who was at work on the steamship La Polamo, in dry dock at
Erie Basin, fell off his ladder yesterday afternoon, falling to the deck.
He was sent to the Long Island College Hospital.
5 February 1905
TWO WOMEN INJURED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Two women were severely injured yesterday afternoon by a runaway team
attached to a heavy truck, said to be owned by John KALEWSKI, of
151 Twenty-seventh street, by being knocked down and trampled under
the horses' hoofs at the corner of Twenty-fifth street and Fourth ave.
The victims were Nellie BODD, 24 years old, of 196 Twenty-first street,
who is suffering from general contusions and probable internal injuries,
and her neighbor, Mrs. Anthony DULACH, 36 years old, of 210 Twenty-first st.
whose left hand and left hip are badly crushed. The latter was attended by
Ambulance Surgeon EASTMAN of the Norwegian Hospital, and the younger woman
by Dr. J.H.E. SANDS, of 703 Fourth avenue. The patients were taken home in
a carriage for further treatment.
There was no arrest at the time of the accident, and detectives
of the Fourth avenue station are making an investigation into
the circumstances.
6 February 1905
POLICEMAN FRACTURES HIS SHOULDER BALDE
While patrolling his beat at Clinton and President streets to-day,
Patrolman Patrick O'HARA, of the Hamilton avenue station, fell and
fractured his left shoulder. He was removed to his home, 261 Second
street in an ambulance.
SAYS HE STABBED MAN IN SELF-DEFENSE
George WILLIAMS, 41 years old, an Italian stonecutter, living at
112 Washington street, Flushing, was brought before Magistrate HEALY
to-day on a charge of felonious assault. He was held without bail for
examination on Thursday next.
He is accused of having stabbed Thomas BUTLER, 25 years old,
of 202 Lawrence street, on Saturday night. BUTLER is in the Flushing Hospital
with a wound in the abdomen. The blade penetrated the liver, and his
condition is critical. He says he was attacked without provocation by
WILLIAMS on Queens avenue. WILLIAMS alleges that he was set upon by
BUTLER and some other men, who attempted to rob him, and that he acted
in self-defense.
THIRSTY BURGLAR HELD FOR GRAND JURY
John CORR, of 64 Third street, was held in $1,000 bail to-day for the
Grand Jury by Magistrate NAUMER, sitting in the Myrtle avenue police
court on a charge of having committed burglary on Jan. 25 in the grocery
store of Kate CUNNINGHAM, 576 Carroll street. Witnesses said they saw him
leaving the place burdened with groceries and when they asked what he
intended doing with the spoils, CORR said, "I am going to buy a drink with it."
RETURNED THE FURS AND WAS DISCHARGED
Because she this morning returned the furs she took for Marion O'BRIEN,
25 years old, of 593 President street, while visiting the latter on the
night of Jan. 31, Maggie CARMODY, 27 years old, was discharged this morning
in the Butler street court.
DIDN'T KNOW HOW PISTOL GOT INTO HIS POCKET
When Frank SONTAG, of North Sixth street and Bedford avenue, on Friday,
charged with carrying a concealed weapon, was arraigned before Magistrate O'REILLY,
in the Manhattan avenue court, this morning, he told the Magistrate that
he didn't know how he came into possession of the revolver. The Magistrate
told him to sew up his pockets and then fined him $5.
COST MALINANO $10 TO CARRY REVOLVER
Peter MALINANO, 43 years old, of 481 Union street, paid $10 to the Butler
street court clerk this morning, because he was arrested at 1 A.M. with a
revolver on him on Bond street by Patrolman J.L. MORAN.
POLICE SAY ROBERTS PAWNED CUT GLASS
Though the charge against the prisoner was vagrancy, in the Butler street court
this morning Detectives CLARE and DILLON, of the Butler street police station,
who arrested John ROBERTS, 26 years old, no home, Saturday, in a pawnshop in
Atlantic avenue, near Court street, declare that the defendant had disposed
of a lot of valuable cut glass recently.
The officers recovered some of it, and it is being held at the Butler street
station for identification. CLARE and DILLON expect the identifier to make a
comlaint of theft or burglary against ROBERTS.
7 February 1905
ARRESTED TWO MEN PRYING OPEN WINDOW
Patrolman BATTON early this morning discovered two men,
Patrick THORNTON of 150 Huntington street, and Thomas McCANN,
of 34 Hamilton avenue acting suspiciously near a stable at
7 Sullivan street. Finally he saw them pry the window open and
arrested them. They were taken before Magistrate TIGHE, in the
Butler street court, but no one appeared against them.
RUNAWAY HORSE UPSETS CARRIAGE AND TWO WAGONS
A horse belonging to Herman OPPERGLOCK, a grocer at Broadway
and Weeks avenue, Morris Park, took fright early to-day and ran
a four-mile dash down Liberty avenue, upsetting on the way a
carriage and two wagons. At Cleveland street, the animal was
stopped by Mounted Policeman BAVENDALL of the Liberty avenue station.
WARRANT FOUND MISSING HUSBAND UNDER BED
Mrs. Anna ALSGOOD was in the Gaines avenue police court today,
as complaining witness against her husband, Louis, whom she
charged with abandonment. She swore out a warrant yesterday,
and last night Officer GIBBONS found ALSGOOD hiding under the
bed in the apartment of a woman named Anna KEMP, 59 1/2 Georgia avenue.
Magistrate FURLONG held him in $500 for examination Thursday.
TINKEN SAVES WOMAN AND HER CHILDREN
The W.P.TINKEN Association wish to make special mention of the
heroic act in saving a woman and two children from what seemed
certain death, on the part of President William P. TINKEN.
On last Tuesday evening while driving down to the park with a
sleighing party a team of very spirited horses attached to a
cutter containing the woman and two children became frightened
and bolted. Instead of grabbing the reins which were fastened
to the whip, the driver having gone in a nearby store to
purchase something, the woman and children started to yell
to the horses to stop, which only served to urge them on.
But luckily for them, Mr. TINKEN had been walking alongside the
sleigh, and upon seeing the horses bolt, started in pursuit and
before they had gone more than a few rods caught them.
CUTTING AGAIN HEAD OF CITIZENS' UNION
Officers of the Citizens' Union City Committee were elected at a meeting
last night in the rooms of the organization, 34 Union Square east.
R. Fulton CUTTING was chosen chairman to serve two years more.
Abner S. HAIGHT, of Brooklyn, John E. EUSTIS of the Bronx, and
Robert B. LAWRENCE of Queens, were elected vice-chairmen.
The new treasurer is Isaac N. SELIGMAN and secretary John J. MURPHY.
According to Mr. CUTTING it will not be decided until the April
convention whether the Citizens' Union will advocate a fusion ticket.
BLIND EDWARD KELLY AIDED BY SOCIAL BALL
Breitkopf's Hall, East New York, was crowded last evening on the occasion of
a ball given by the Glenmore Social Club for the benefit of Edward KELLY who
lost his eyesight two years ago. Shortly after the accident KELLY's friends
organized the Glenmore Social Club to give a monster benefit to raise a
sufficient sum of money to place KELLY in some business where he will be
entirely self-supporting. Last evening saw the club's labor meet with its
full reward, as the ball was entirely successful. KELLY, himself, was present
and dances several of the numbers.
Detective TORNEY of the Brownsville station, last night arrested
Lizzie SMITH, 23 years old, who broke her parole in the Gates avenue
court last October, and Antonio ALLUCIO, an alleged "cadet."
Antonio and Lizzie were held in bail for examination in the Gates
avenue court to-day.
An explosion of gas in the cellar at 79 South Ninth street early this
morning severely injured William R. SHRIM, who is believed to have
caused the explosion by entering the cellar with a candle in his hand.
The explosion shook the neighboring houses and caused considerable
excitement in the neighborhood. The blaze was quickly extinguished.
John FERRELLO, 17 years old, of 2411 Fulton street, was held in $500 bail
in the Gates avenue court to-day on the charge of stealing two
United States mail pouches.
Magistrate TIGHE in the Butler street court this morning discharged Charles STEELE,
32 years old, of 195 Himrod street, who was charged with homicide. On Jan. 20
it was alleged, STEELE, who is a motorman employed by the B.R.T., ran down
and killed John DORAM, 75 years old, of 135 Fifth avenue, at Eighth avenue
and Thirty-eighth street.
The Brooklyn Clerical League of Episcopalian Ministers met yesterday at the
Diocesan House. In the absence of the president, the Rev. Frederick MORRIS,
who is in Egypt, the Rev H.T. SCUDDER presided. The address of the meeting
was made by the Rev. Cornelius B. SMITH, D.D., of Manhattan.
On a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, Adam MULLINS,
19 years old, of 2743 Atlantic avenue, was arrested this morning by
the detectives of the Fifth avenue station. The complainant,
Michael KAPHAN, of 36 Seventh avenue, alleges that MULLINS called on
him on Jan. 21 and said he was sent by a friend of KAPHAN to collect $20.
KAPHAN gave him the money and says that he found out later that he had
been made the victim of a bunco game. MULLINS will be tried in the
Butler street court to-morrow.
9 February 1905
Elect Delegates to Long Island Council
The Brooklyn Women's Republican Union League will be represented at the
meeting of the Long Island Council tomorrow morning by Mrs C.W. FISK and Miss
Jennie A. RODELL as alternate.
These were chosen at the meeting of the league held Tuesday at the Pough
Gallery. The installation of officers elected in January and the appointment
of the delegates, together with the election of Mrs F.D. BARNES and Mrs G.A
WADE as delegates to the City Federation Convention to be held 24 February at
Hotel Astor, constituted the business of the day.
Colored Spanish War Veteran's Dance
Murray Hill Lyceum, East 34th st, between Third and Lexington aves,
Manhattan, was the scene of a splendid ball and martial display last night.
The occasion was the annual entertainment of Admiral Phillip Camp, No.16,
United Spanish War Veteran's of Brooklyn.
The spacious hall was beautifully decorated.
The attendance was large, the music superb. Among those present were :
Admiral COCKRAN and staff.
Captain JOHNSON and staff
Commander ABRAMS and staff.
Commander ZENO of William Lloyd of Garrison Post.
Following is a list of the reception committee:
J.A. DUNCAN, chairman
J.E. ALLEN, vice-chairman
W.H. HOLMES, secretary
H.M. SCOTT, sergant-at-arms
J.T. PORTER
C.C. PORTER
J.S. CLINTON
P.S. CLINTON
J.A. JACKSON
H. GHIVENS
W. MILFORD
S.M. WESLEY
J.H. SHORTS
D.A. JACKSON
C.C. WILLIAMS
8 February 1905
$50,000; IDENTIFIES PRISONERS IN COURT
John FELIX, said to be a wealthy German manufacturer, who alleges that
he was swindled out of $50,000 last week by wire-tappers who never tap
a wire, in the Jefferson market court, Manhattan, this morning identified
Frederick WILLIAMS as the man who got his $50,000, posing as the cashier
of Mahoney & Co., distributors of racing information, and Chris TRACEY,
as the man who posed as Mr. McPherson, head of the Western Union Racing
Information Bureau, who was to allow a leak in the race news so that
FELIX could do Mahoney & Co., out of $300,000. Both prisoners were
remanded to Police Headquarters. According to the police, they have
records as crooks.
WILLIAMS and TRACEY were indicted late this afternoon by the Grand Jury
for grand larceny on the first degree.
FELIX said to-day that after the swindle he and his wife contemplated
suicide. He says that Sunday night he found his wife overcome by gas,
she having attempted to rake her life.
FIRE! CATTLE ROUND UP AND COPS AS COWBOYS
Cowboys for the nonce, five policemen saved one hundred head
of cattle from death by fire at the Union Stock Yards,
Sixty-third street and North River, last night. With their
clubs the policemen drove the frenzied cattle into the street,
where the reserves rounded them up in Western style.
PATENTS ISSUED TO RESIDENTS OF BROOKLYN
(Special to the Standard Union)
WASHINGTON, Feb 8.- Patents have been issued to the following
residents of Brooklyn: William E. AHERN, for telegraph system;
William BARBER, for valve and valve gear for an explosive engine;
George E. PANCOAST, for mechanism for severing sheets from webs of
paper or similar material; Henry PETERSON, for apparatus for operating
electric signals for elevators; Henry SMITH, for air mositening
apparatus; Herbert C. STONE, for safety lamp; Theophilus A. FISHER,
for copy pad moistener.
RENTS ROOM AND THEN STEALS PROPERTY
A young man engaged a furnished room at the house of
Dana OSTRANDER, at 141 Monroe street, yesterday. Soon after
taking possession he left the house, and a quantity of clothing
and underwear belonging to OSTRANDER was found missing. The
police were informed. The same young man is believed to have
visited the home of James MORRIS, at 208 Clermont avenue,
taking clothes the same way.
COLLEGE BOY LEAVES HOME AND VANISHES
George F. HICKEY, a student in St. Francis Xavier College, Manhattan,
left his home on Seventy-fourth street, near Fourth avenue, yesterday
morning, ostensibly to go to the college. He did not reach there and
his parents are very much worried. He is 14 years old.
POLICE COURT NEWS
Joseph FITZGERALD, 24 years old, of 395 Eleventh st., was arrested last night
on complaint of Joseph JUHLEY, of Seventh avenue and Fourteenth street,
who saw him breaking two locks in the saloon door of David MORAN,
362 Fourteenth street. He was held this morning in the Butler street court.
Nicola GRAZIANA, 26 years old, of 565 Union street, was held in $500 bail in
the Myrtle avenue court to-day on the charge of stealing $66 from the vest
pocket of Joseph DIPIPPO, who lives in the same house, on Sunday.
Mrs. Harriet SUTHERLAND, of 275 Reid avenue, in the Gates avenue court to-day,
charged her brother-in-law, Roderick SUTHERLAND, with assaulting her 14-year-old
daughter, Elizabeth. SUTHERLAND, who is 26 years old and unmarried, was held
in $5,500 bail and hearing was adjourned until March 1.
George FORSTELL, 27 years old, of 376 Hamburg avenue, was held in $300 bail
for examination in the Manhattan avenue court this morning on the charge of
not supporting his wife, Marie, and his two children. FORSTELL is a mechanic
and earns $25 a week, but according to his wife he gave her only $4 a week
for family purposes.
Adam MULMS, 19 years old, of 2742 Atlantic avenue, was before Magistrate TIGHE
in the Butler street court this morning, charged with petty larceny, on the
complaint of Michaelis KAPHAM, of 366 Seventh avenue, who says that on Jan. 21,
MULMS came to him and requested $20, stating that the money was for his employer,
Gustave HENKER, a baker, at 620 Fifth avenue. MULMS disappeared with the money.
He was held.
Julius ALMSTEAD, of 130 A Tenth street, and his wife, Isabel, had a wordy
war this morning at the Butler street court. The man claims that she keeps
bad company and never has prepared breakfast for him. He says that he turns
over all of his salary to her, but she supplies enetertainment for other
men with it. The case was adjourned.
Mary Gray, 84 years old, and feeble, was sent to the Almshouse by
Magistrate DOOLEY in the Adams street court to-day at her own request.
She was found in an exhausted condition in the street.
Richard BARRETT, 27 years old , of 171 Front street, was held by
Magistrate DOOLEY, sitting in the Adams street court, for the Grand Jury
on the charge of assault on Mrs. Mary NORRIS, a married woman living at
85 Prospect street. Her husband is sick and the family is destitute, and
learning yesterday that wood for fuel purposes might be collected free at
the stables at 155 Front street, she went there to collect it, and while
there was assaulted by BARRETT, she alleges.
11 February 1905
WRITES SHE HAS MARRIED THE COACHMAN
Detectives are still on the trail, ascertaining whether or not
Miss Mabel HOCKBRIDGE, daughter of the manager of a large New York
department store, has run away with the HOCKBRIDGE coachman, named
Frank STONE. She has written to her parents, who live on an estate
near St. Remy, that she has eloped with him and married him, but so
far no trace of the ceremony or the registration have been found.
The couple were supposed to have gone to STONE'S birthplace in the
Catskills, but have not shown themselves there. It is thought that
they were married in the country about Kingston.
STONE has been a coachman for the HOCKBRIDGE'S for two years and,
although he and the daughter Mabel were often out driving together,
it was not thought that an attachment existed. Miss HOCKBRIDGE left
her home one week ago today, saying she was going out visiting.
STONE asked for a leave of absence. When Mabel did not return home
she caused her parents great anxiety, which has not been relieved,
when a letter arrived several days ago, saying that she had eloped.
MRS. MARCUM WILL FIGHT HUSBAND'S DIVORCE CASE
Mrs. Mabel MARCUM, of Borough Park, Brooklyn, will fight the suit
for divorce that her husband, P. Hal MARCUM, has brought against her.
She has retained Judge HOLT, formerly of West Virginia, as her counsel.
MARCUM is connected with prominent families in West Virginia. In 1903,
when she was Miss Mabel WINANS, the sixteen-year-old daughter of the
Rev. William Seymour WINANS, she married MARCUM. They went to live in
Huntington, West Virginia, and last July she visited her father here.
She went on trip with her sister and several friends on the steamer
Shinnecock to Block Island. The tickets were furnished by Arthur WIEVAL,
an officer of the boat, and Mrs. MARCUM answers there is nothing
in the charges of her husband that the trip was a yachting excursion
taken by her with WIEVEL (sic).
HENRY DE LA MOTTA GOES INTO BANKRUPTCY
Application was made to the United State District Court yesterday by
Henry DE LA MOTTA, of 279 Clermont avenue, formerly of
173 Adelphi street, to be adjudged bankrupt. Until Jan. 1, he did
business in the Jefferson Building Coort Square. His liabilities
are $8,619 and his assets $21.
12 February 1905
SOUTH BROOKLYN NEWS
DESTITUTE COLORED WOMAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Sick and destitute, Mrs. Mary MOSELY, 45 years old, colored, of
West Second street, Sheepshead Bay road, was removed yesterday afternoon
to the Kings County Hospital by Ambulance Surgeon LINDER.
HE THINKS BLACK HAND LETTERS ARE ONLY A JOKE
Rocco AGOGLIA, a hotelkeeper at 166 Twenty-first street, reported to
the Fifth Avenue Police yesterday that he had received within the
last two weeks two Black Hand letters demanding money. He told Captain
REYNOLDS he thought the matter was only a joke. Detectives have been
placed on the case.
SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND NEEDED SURGEON
While walking along Gravesend avenue yesterday, Robert CORNELL,
34 years old of Van Sicklen street and Avenue T, Coney Island,
slipped and fell on the ice at U street. He was attended by Ambulance
Surgeon BERGEN, of the Kings County Hospital, who found him suffering
from a scalp wound and contusions of the face.
BALE OF JUTE FRACTURES WORKMAN'S LEG
While loading jute on a steamer at the foot of Forty-second street
yesterday afternoon, William J. McGEE, 26 years of age,
of 426 Warren street, received a fracture of the left leg. A heavy
bale of jute fell on him. He was removed to the Norwegian Hospital.
14 February 1905
Farmers Co-Operative Union of Springfield has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year :
HENDRICKSON, William D...President
MOUNT, Andrew..first Vice-President
HIGBIE, Lewis F...second Vice-President
HIGEMAN, Wiliam E...treasurer
Executive committee :
KINSEY, Peter
BAYLIS, John M.
CARPENTER, Smith N.
DECKER, John W.
KINSEY, Frederick
DEREMER, William
HENDRICKSON, John H.
17 February 1905
Suit has been begun in the Supreme Court of Westchester County by
Thomas STEVENSON against Col. S. C. RENWICK, whom he named in his recent
divorce suit and who married Mrs. STEVENSON after a decree of divorce
had been granted to STEVENSON.
In his suit, Mr. STEVENSON demands $50,000 damages for the alienation
of the affections of his wife, Eleanor, now RENWICK'S wife.
Before her first marriage, Mrs. RENWICK was Eleanor BELL, of 414
Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn. RENWICK is said to be wealthy.
YOUNG GIRL'S BED LEADS TO POOROOM RAID
What the police describe as the most completely equipped wire-tapping
plant and poolroom year unearthed was raided yesterday by detectives
from Police Headquarters, Manhattan. The room was over the offices of
the Western Union Telegraph Company at 172 Fifth Ave. Manhattan.
The place was discovered through the guilelessness of a young girl
scarcely 18 years old, who called by mistake the Western Union people
and tried to place her bet. She confided in Supt. CASEY, of the Western
Union Telegraph, and told him her story. He immediately warned the
police, who raided the place.
19 February 1905
Robert B. MUIR announces the marriage of his daughter, Margaret
Blackwood, to Eric HASTRUP, of Hoboken, on Friday afternoon, Feb 17th,
at 3 o’clock at 354 Eighth St, Hoboken, NJ
20 February 1905
NEGRO HELD FOR ATTACK ON DRUGGIST
Oyster Bay, Feb 20 - Henry JOHNSON, otherwise known as 'DIAMOND DICK',
who, it is charged, murderously assaulted Dr. Louis KEYSER, was brought
here from the county jail at Mineola today and committed by the Justice
of the Peace FRANKLIN to answer to the Grand Jury.’
Owing to threats of lynching made last Saturday, Sheriff JOHNSON had his
prisoner closely guarded by deputies.
Dr. KEYSER is considerably better and unless complication set in, he
will be all right in a few days.
SICK MAN TAKES WALK AND FAILS TO RETURN
Andrew EISENHAUS, an invalid, 36 years old, living at Woodlaw St and
Fores Ave, East Williamsburg, has been reported as missing by his
brother. He left the house on Friday saing he was going for a short
walk and did not return.
GLEN COVE MERCHANT DYING OF PARALYSIS
Glen Cove - Feb 20- William REILLY, one of the best known merchanges in
New York State, and a prominent Mason, is dying at his home here from a
stroke of paralysis. He was stricken last night in a hotel here and was
taken home in a cab.
BOY BADLY HURT IN COASTING COLLISION
Edward ZILEZNEY, 18 years of of Maiden Lane, Maspeth, while coasting
down Main St yesterday collided with another boy on a sled. Zilezney
sustained a concussion of the brain. The other boy escaped serious injury.
22 February 1905
INSANE GIRL WITH KNIFE WAS OUT TO KILL
Etta WARNER was closely watched today at the Kings County Hospital by
the physicians there, who were concerned about her religious mania.
Brandishing a carving knife in her hand, she rushed last night into her
father’s restaurant at 15 Alabama avenue, which at the time was crowded,
and she shouted that she would kill all irreligious persons. A panic
ensued among the men and women at the tables, the latter huddled behind
a counter until patrolman HEALY arrived and, assisted by several men,
succeeded in wrestling the knife from the infuriated girl’s hands.
While being taken to the Kings County Hospital she sand 'The Holy City'
at the to of her voice.
23 February 1905
MARRIAGE IN COLORED CHURCH CIRCLES
Miss Martha MONROE was united in marriage last evening to
T. H. McCARTHUR, superintendent of the Fleet Street AME Zion Sunday school
and minister’s steward of the church, at 8:30 o’clock at his residence,
196 Prince street. The marriage ceremony was witnessed by the officers and
many friends of the church,m with whom the groom is very popular.
Dr. F. M. JACOBS officiated.
Miss L. LEARNEY and Ida ALLEN were bridesmaids;
the former acted as maid of honor.
Charles WALKER and Clarence ABBOTT acted as ushers.
The bride was given away by R. E. WADDELL. She wore a white silk dress
trimmed with point lace, a tulle veil caught up with orange blossoms and
carried a beautiful bouquet of roses. She also wore a beautiful ring,
the gift of the groom. A collation followed the ceremony.
Among those present were:
Bishop J. W. SMITH of Charlotte, NC;
Mrs. M. J. SPREADWICK,
Mr. & Mrs. Percy DAVIS,
Mr. & Mrs. Moses JONES,
David SPRING,
Mrs. J. BARTLETT,
Mrs. J. MERICK and daughters,
Mrs. P. FULTON,
Mr.. & Mrs. S. G. BUCHANNAN,
Mr. & Mrs N. DAVIS,
Mrs. J. KEARNEY,
Mrs. William ADAMS,
Miss M SELLERS,
Robert SELLERS,
George SELLERS,
Mrs. Samuel WATERS,
Mr & Mrs. Fred DAVIS,
Mrs. Alexander BUTLER,
Mr. & Mrs. Walt DAVIS,
Mrs. F. M. JACOBS,
Mr. & Mrs.FILMORE,
Mrs. L. SIMMONES,
Mr. & Mrs. G. STRATHAM,
Mrs. Carrie VAN HAUSEN,
Mrs. Emma ROBINSON,
Mrs. Fannie RICHARDS,
Mrs. Jennie WALL,
Mrs. C. JONES,
Miss Amelia COLLINS,
Miss Annie JACKSON,
Mr. & Mrs. E. Mason,
Miss B. BROWN,
Arthur McARTHUR,
Miss L. A. JONES,
F. M. MERRICK,
Mary MCQUEEN,
Allie KEARNEY,
Sadie MERRICK,
Allison E. BURNETT,
W. E. DOUGLASS,
Mrs. M. J. RICHARDS,
Mr. & Mrs. R. C. SMITH,
A. A. HENDERSON,
Mr. & Mrs. W. THOMPSON,
Miss Marie JONES,
Ellen RICHARDS,
Ada BRYANT,
Mrs. Annie BANKS,
Miss Laura WHITFIELD,
Susie HARRIS,
J. E. WALKER,
Mrs. F. HOLLY,
A. E. JOHNSON,
Miss Ethel McARTHUR
BIG CROWD ATTENDED THE DONLON RECEPTION
The annual supper and reception of the Patrick J. DONLON Association
was held last night at Schmidt’s Cecilia Hall, Grand street. The affair
attracted a big crowd and everything went smoothly. The Arrangement Committee,
to which credit is due for the success of this evening consisted of:
James MULHOLLAND,
Patrick PAUL,
John KENNEDY,
John MARTIN,
James DELANEY,
Tim CAMPBELL,
William BERGEN,
John MORRISON,
M. LORCH,
C. J. O’KEEFE,
John VALE,
D. J. LYONS,
Joseph HALET,
William OTTO
JAMES BERGEN.
QUEENS NEWS IN BRIEF
During an altercation between Catherine TRACEY and her husband,
Thomas T. TRACEY, at their home on First street, Mrs. TRACEY was struck
in the forehead with an ax by her husband,receiving a serious wound.
She was removed to St. John’s hospital.
John Bubb, 50 years old, residing in Bubb’s Lane, Woodhaven, fell on the
ice in the road near his home and broke his right leg. He was removed
to the Jamaica Hospital.
BOY SLEUTH LOSES JOB FOR TIPPING M’ADOO
For writing a short letter to Police Commissioner McADOO
Western Union Messenger No. 1691, gets himself into a peck of trouble.
The messenger, who is 16 years old, wrote to the
Commissioner of certain evils which he had encountered in his business
of delivering telegrams. The letter resulted in an investigation, not
of the 'joints' pointed out by Number 1691, but of Number 1691 himself by
the 'Man Higher Up.' It was discovered that his love of sleuthing had led
him to beg for a transfer to the West Thirty-eighty street office, where he
could hear the heart of the Tenderloin beat. This resulted in his dismissal
yesterday by the company Now he is waiting for a new job either with
Captain O’BRIEN or elsewhere.
BALL OF THE HOTEL BELLMEN
The tenth annual ball and ladies souvenir reception of the Hotel Bellmen
of Brooklyn at Uris Novelty Hall, 611 Fulton street, last night, was
attended by a large number of persons. Dancing began at an early hour and
was enjoyed by the jolly merry-makers until late in the morning.
The following is a list of officers and committees:
Officers –
R. GREEN, president,
W. D. ADAMS, vice president;
G. W. DAVIS, treasurer;
P. JOHNSON, secretary;
J. HALL, floor manager,
J. JONES, assistant floor manager.
Committee of Arrangements –
E. THOMPSON, chairman; W. JONES.
J. WILSON,
J. CHELTENHAM,
A. SPRIGGS,
T. BROWN,
C. CAVE,
J. SKEENE,
T. JUNE.
Floor Committee –
W. DAVIS, chairman,
W. ROBINSON,
W. CRUTCHFIELD,
C. SLOAM,
W. POLLAND,
J. JOHNSON,
J. WALKER,
E. OLIVER,
E. JOHNSON,
T. JONES,
L. BROWN.
General Committee –
M. ROSS, chairman,
H. GRAY,
D. FOUNTAIN,
W. MOODY,
A. TAYLOR,
J. HARRISON,
F. HAYNES,
W,. SMITH,
T. TORRANCE,
J. DANDRIDGE,
F. GREEN,
J. WILLIAMS,
M. GALLOWAY,
H. GREEN,
E. MOELA,
C. BROWN,
E. PERSON,
R. CHADWICK,
T. LAUGHLIN,
J. MOSS,
C. PAINE,
G. DIXSON,
C. LEWIS,
T. McFALLON,
W. SEALS,
J. DIXSON,
T. JONES.
FOR A NEW CHURCH
Class No. 9, of the Fleet Street, AME Zion Church, of which Mingo HERRING is the
leader, gave a concert last night at the church for the benefit of the building
fund for the new church.
The programme consisted of solos, duets, quartets and recitations.
A. B. PERRY made an address.
Miss Lossie COLLINS,
Bessie BUTLER,
Cordelia ALLMOND and
Kittie SIVILS were prominent on the programme.
The concert was under the direction of the following committee of arrangements:
Mingo HERRING, chairman;
Sarah CHARLES, secretary,
A. E. MONFORD, treasurer,
Ida CLARK,
Frank HOLDEN,
Lizzie JACKSON,
Mrs. SUTTON,
Jennie BROCKMAN,
Morris MAYHEW,
W. M. LUCAS,
Annie FISHER,
Miralda HERRING,
Thomas RADCLIFF,
Thomas THOMPSON,
Amanda STATEN,
Violet HULBERT,
Mary BROWN,
Maggie ROBERSON.
MAN GOES INSANE ON WEDDING NIGHT
After being married only five hours, Alexander KLABECNIK of Long Island City,
went insane, and his eighteen year old bride showed to what lengths love
could go by refusing to allow him to be taken to a hospital, saying she
would care for himself.
KLABECNIK and Julia KARA were married Tuesday night at 196 Lawrence street,
Long Island City, and after the wedding guests departed the young couple
went to their apartments on the third floor. Hardly had they reached there
before the bridegroom began to run about the room. He tried to jump from a
window and said he must find his mother’s body. The bride called for help and
her father appeared. The two could not restrain the madman who got away and
ran towards ferry. He was caught by the elder KARA and Policeman BIGELOW and
returned to the apartment. A doctor was called and he said KALBECNIK should
be taken to a hospital. The bride refused to allow and nursed her husband herself.
Today it was said he had almost recovered his senses.
24 February 1905
Held to Grand Jury for Excise Violation
Oswald STEFFEN, a young man who tends bar for his father, who keeps a
saloon at 57 Myrtle avenue, was held for the action of the Grand Jury
by Magistrate STEERS today after a hearing on a charge of violating
the Excise law that Sunday, by serving drinks without meals.
Raid Over Captain’s Head By Sergt. EGGERS Fails
After smashing down two thick doors with the aid of an axe, Sergt.
EGGERS, who is in charge of MC ADOO’s sleuths, with several of his
assistants yesterday afternoon found themselves in an empty house.
The house which they had taken the trouble to enter is at 66 South Sixth
street.Eggers and his men believed the house was a poolroom and they decided to
raid it without first notifying Capt. GALLAGHER, of North First street
station. Every room in the big dwelling was searched but no traces of a
human being could be found. There was no clue found which would lead
the detectives to believe that there ever had been a poolroom in the house.
Priscilla Club’s Reception
The reception and ball by the Priscilla Club last evening, at Miller’s
Hall, Flatbush and Vernon avenues, Flatbush, were well attended, and a
most enjoyable time was had by all present. D. GIVENS was floor
manager. The officers of the club are: John H. NELSON, president;
John T. BERKLEY, vice president; James LASTER, secretary. The
Committee of arrangements were; Charles JOHNSON, Lawrence CAIN,
Prof. W. H. SCUDDER of New Haven, Conn.
25 February 1905
Old Woman Missing Who Asked For Work, Not Charity
The police are looking for Mrs. Jane HANSEN, 84 years old, of 199
Roebling street, who has disappeared. Lately palsied from age and
hungry, she applied for work, but did not want charity. She has
disappeared, while there is plenty of assistance at hand.
27 February 1905
Alleged Pickpocket Who Broke Up Spirit Medium’s Seance Not Known Here.
Woman Gave the Alarm.
Threw Wallet and Beaded Purse Into a Snowbank
The alleged pickpocket who broke up the séance of Mrs. Mary PEPPER in
the Aurora Grata Cathedral at Bedford avenue and Madison street, last
night, was held in $1,000 bail by Magistrate O’REILLY in the Myrtle
avenue court today, on charges of larceny preferred by George HUBBARD
of 114 Jefferson avenue and Charles H. ABEL, of 515 Throop avenue.
The prisoner gave his name as Joseph JONES, 54 years old, of 1022
Third avenue, Manhattan, and said he was a tailor.
None of the sleuths at headquarters recall having seen him before, but
Capt. MAUDE and the Classon avenue police believe he will be
recognized by Manhattan detectives.
HUBBARD was among those who crowded around the platform when the sealed
letters which the medium claimed to have read were returned to their
owners. He noticed a tall, thin man, almost bald, near him. Suddenly a
woman in the audience shouted that pickpocket was in the church, because
she missed her chatelain bag. Everybody began feeling for watches and
purses. The tall man who HUBBARD had noticed began to tiptoe toward
the door.
"Stop that bald-headed man," shouted the women who had lost her bag.
"He sat near me." The tall man increased his speed.
At this juncture, Patrolma n Thomas HARLEY, of the Classon avenue
station and Detective COSGROVE and Capt. MAUDE got near the alleged
pickpocket. He got to the street, however, and started to run across
Bedford avenue. Harley gave chase and brought him to the ground with a
low tackle. But the prisoner put up a stiff fight, and during the
tussle he threw a wallet and beaded purse into a snow bank, where
COSGROVE recovered them.
The wallet, containing some non-negotiable papers and a check for $1,000
drawn to the order of a missionary in China, and payable at a Hong Kong
bank, were identified as HUBBARD’s. ABEL claimed the beaded purse,
which contained 21 cents. The name of the women who gave the alarm, and
who claimed to have lost her chatelaine bag, the police failed to get.
The bag was not found.
Fell From A Trestle
A. P. KOKHSON, 36 years old, of 673 Henry street, Brooklyn, fell from a
trestle at the Pennsylvania Railroad terminal in Thirty-third street,
Manhattan this morning, and fractured his skull. He was removed to the
Bellevue Hospital.
Police Captain BEDELL Will Retire Wednesday
Capt Charles BEDELL, of the Bath Beach station, will retire from the
police force on Wednesday, his vacation ending on that day. Capt.
BEDELL, when summoned to appear before the Board of Surgeons for
examination, preferred to ask for retirement rather than to undergo the
test. He has been on the force 30 years and has a clean record.
Man Walks From Prison, But Is Rearrested
Mineola, Feb 27 - Edward BONNER, 35 years old, has been brought here
from Trenton, NJ on a warrant charging him with a crime committed
several years ago. He was arrested on Saturday just after he had been
released from the Trenton State Prison; where he had served a term for
burglary. The arrest was made by ex-county Detective FURMAN, who was
sent to Trenton with the necessary papers as representing the District
Attorney’s Office.
The crime with which BONNER is accused was committed at the Long
Beach Hotel several years ago. John WHEELER, of Manhattan, a man of
about 70 years, who was a guest at the hotel, was suffering from nervous
trouble, and it is alleged that BONNER, who pretended to be a
physician, volunteered to restore him to health. Mr. WHEELER was found
in his room unconscious from the effects of chloral alleged to have been
administered to him by BONNER, and several hundred dollars were missing.
BONNER denies his guilt, although the authorities say he admits having
been at the hotel at the time of the robbery. He will be arraigned
before Justice GARRETSON on a charge of assault in the first degree.
28 ebrusry 1905
FOUR SPITTERS FINED; ONE COULDN’T PAY
James NEYLAND, John RALSTON and Norman WILSON each paid a $2 fine in
the Adams street court today, for spitting in street cars. Carl KOENER,
who was charged with the same offense, could not pay his fines and was
committed to jail until he got the money from friends.
1 March 1905
SAID HER BOY WAS HURT AND ROBBED HER
Thieves get woman out of store and take $50 Mrs. Jeanette BEE, who keeps a
small grocery store at 315 Smith Street, was the victim of two thieves last night.
While she was in the store, two men came rushing in apparently breathless and
told her that her son had just been run over by a trolley car in front of
the store. Mrs. BEE rushed out into the street only to find her son playing
on the sidewalk. When she returned to the store the men were gone, having taken
$50 from the money drawer. A description of the men has been furnished the police.
Mrs. Georgie SKYES, who runs a furnished room house at 141 State Street,
rented a room to a young man yesterday. He left soon after engaging the room,
taking about $50 worth of property, including clothing and jewelry.
The laboratory of the Commercial High School in Bedford Avenue,
was robbed of several meters used in experiments. They are worth
about $100. An unknown thief stole the keys to the laboratory
about two weeks ago. The robbery was reported by Frank A. MOORE, the principal.
A side window in the GOETZ Music Store at 81 Court Street, was
broken last night and several musical instruments stolen.
Philip BERGOWITZ, who has a tailor shop in the fourth floor of
the house at 127 Humboldt Street, reports that about $150 worth
of clothing was stolen from his place.
Miss Etta MCLARNEY, of 72 Jefferson Street, told the police that
jewelry valued at $25 was stolen from her apartments.
Clothing valued at $40 was stolen from George LEVINEAR at 47 Watkins Street.
Frank SULLIVAN, of 96 Stanhope Street reports that his home was
robbed of $50 worth of clothing.
Clothing valued at $100 was stolen from the home of May ENANDER
of 168 Bergen Street.
Silverware valued at $50 was stolen from the residence of
William BECKER at 312 Grand Street.
4 March 1905
POLICE SEARCHING FOR GIRL MISSING A WEEK
The police of the Hamburg Avenue station were asked this morning to
send out a general alarm for Flossie Louisa KLEESS, of 888 Hart Street.
The girl left home a week ago to-day and no trace of her has been found.
5 March 1905
POLICE COURT NOTES
John SILVE, a West Indian sailor, was held for the Grand Jury,
in $1000 bail in the Butler Street court today on the charge of
having stolen $20 from Olaf AIM, a seaman.
James TATTSI, of Sixth-first street and Thirteenth Avenue, was held
for the Grand Jury on the complaint of Stephano MARZO of Sixtieth Street
and Thirteenth Avenue. He charged that he was held up near his home
by several Italians and robbed of a watch and $4 in money on the night
of Feb.19.He has identified TATTSI as the leader of the men who robbed him.
Bernard O'CONNELL, a truck driver was held for Special Sessions on the
charge of stealing a box of chickens from another truck driver,
Cornelius KELLY of 256 Vanderbilt Avenue.
Peter SMITH, 25 years old, arrested last Wednesday for robbing the
poor boxes in St. Paul's Church, Congress and Court Streets, was held
for Special Sessions.
Mary SELTERICH, 35 years old, was sent to the Kings County Hospital
for observation. She was found in a hallway at 108 Wyckoff Street on
Saturday, with her 4-year-old child, and acted strangely, actions
which she repeated in court today.
John McKEON, of 211 Smith Street, was held today for Special
Sessions on $200 bail by Magistrate TIGHE, in the Butler Street court,
on the charge of assaulting his wife, Margaret, last December.
Dominick McGREEVY, of 194 Columbia Street, and Peter TOBEY,
of 166 Ninth Street were held by Magistrate TIGHE, in the Butler Street
court, to-day on complaint of Thomas P. COMBER, superintendent of the
New York Dock Company who charged that on March 3 he was the men
carrying a piece of lignum vital worth fifty cents, which had been
stolen from the company a short time previously. They were subsequently
arrested for having stolen goods in their possession.
6 March 1905
DRIVER GETS SOME HARD KNOCKS FROM STREET CAR
Solomon SINGER, a driver living at 355 Thatford Avenue was
driving in Thatford Avenue today when a Douglass Street car
struck his wagon, throwing him out on his head. Ambulance
Surgeon Nichols from St. John's found SINGER suffering from
lacerations and shock, and possibly paralysis. Motorman Frank BURKHART
and conductors Walter J. WOOD were in charge of the car.
MEN TOSSED IN AIR AND SALOON EMPTIED BY STEER
A Texas steer went on a rampage in the Eastern District yesterday afternoon
and after tossing two men into the air he chased the customers out of a
saloon and was caught in an empty lot.
The steer belonged to a herd of cattle which was unloaded from a boat at
North Eighth Street. He ran through Kent Avenue and when James KENNEDY of
46 North Fifth Street and George HALEY, of 488 Kent Avenue got in his way
her tossed them into the air. They were not seriously hurt.
The steer then saw a red beer sign in the window of William CORBETT'S
saloon at Kent Avenue and North 13th Street. He crashed through the big
plate glass and the customers dashed through the rear door. When the big
animal saw the red object was only a beer sign he wandered over to a vacant
lot and was caught.
BAYMAN SHHOT BY CANARSIE PLANTER
Appellate Division's Decision for the Clam Diggers Results in Bloodshed
There was a bloody dispute yesterday afternoon in Jamaica Bay, opposite the
Canarsie shore, precipitated it is said over a recent decision of the
Appellate Division affecting the rights of bay men and planters in the matter
of harvesting oysters and clams in Flatlands.
John H. Bennett, of Conklin Avenue and East 92nd Street, Canarsie, received a
charge of buckshot in the legs. George W. Davis of Avenue K and East 96th Street,
a planter is reported to have approached within 20 feet of Bennett and after
warning him off some clam beds planted by Davis fired both barrels of the gun.
Bennett, totally disabled from his wounds, was rowed ashore by several fellow
bay men, and after having his injuries bandaged by Ambulance Surgeon Meister,
of the Bradford Street Hospital was taken to his home.
Davis was arrested and taken to the Canarsie police station.
There were some pretty lively moments on Monday between the bay men and the
planters on the waters designated, and last night a disinterested resident of
Canarsie shore declared that there would be "the devil to pay tomorrow" as a
result of the shooting.
The bay men has been rejoicing over the liberties accorded them to earn a
better livelihood by ignoring so called riparian rights and digging clams
where they choose, regardless of State licenses held by planters.
Upon the strength of the Appellate Division the bay men maintain their
right to go clamming wherever the returns may best suit their fancy.
In the Flatbush court today Davis was held.
7 March 1905
ASKED JURY FOR $30,000; IT AWARDED HIM $500
A jury in the Supreme Coutrt before Justice GAYNOR has awarded a
verdict of $500 to Harvey ISAACS, who sued there Henry D. BARFLEY,
as owner of the building at 35 East 10th Street, Manhattan, in the
elevator shaft of which he fell on Feb. 28, 1905. He alleged that
the elevator was carelessly operated and asked for damages in
$30,000. He was a tenant.
BAD CHECK GETS LOUIS INTO TROUBLE
Rebecca Siegel, who owns a saloon at 403 Sutter Avenue, today had
Louis Wallon, of 410 Sutter Avenue, summoned to the Gates Avenue court,
where she said that Louis had given her a $15 check on the Merchants'
Bank that came back marked "N.G." The check was drawn to Isaac Goldstein
and signed Marcus Choen. Louis said that he accepted the check in good
faith. During the presentation of the case a dozen people were named
and Magistrate Furlong issued summonses for all and adjourned the case.
9 March 1905
BOILERMAKER'S ARM MANGLED IN SHAFTING
Lawrence NEILSON, 36 years old, a boilermaker employed in the
machine shop of Ronalds and Johnson, State Street and Boerum place,
had his left arm fracture in several places yesterday afternoon
while engaged in adjusting some shafting. At the Long Island
College Hospital it was said today that it would not be necessary
to amputate NEILSON'S arm.
STRUBE DECLARES HE WAS NOT INTOXICATED
John STRUBE, of 608 48th Street, who broke his ankle by falling in
Surf Avenue, Coney Island, on the night of Feb. 15, says he was
not intoxicated as reported at the time. Mr. STRUBE is employed
in the Municipal Building and is well thought of by the officials.
His sobriety has never been questioned.
10 March 1905
ALLEGED PENNYWEIGHTER HELD FOR INVESTIGATION
On a technical charge of vagrancy, Bedrosian PETERSON, a Syrian,
was today held in the Adams Street court. He was arrested on the
complaint of I.M. PICCARD, a jeweler at 705 Fulton Street, who said
that a few days ago Peterson stole a pair of earrings from his store.
When PETERSON was taken into custody he had a quantity of jewelry and
some English coins on his person. Detective KELLY is investigating the case.
EXPRESS PACKAGE MISSING; MAN HELD AS SUSPECT
William GASSAWAY, of 35 Fleet Place, was held on a technical charge of
vagrancy in the Adams street court made against him by
Detectives CARBERRY and MURRAY of the Adams Street station. He was
arrested last night on complaint of James BARAGA, of 24 Rockwell place,
who alleged that GASSAWAY stole two packages from the stable of
Wells, Fargo and Company's express office at Rockwell Place.
MISUNDERSTANDING LEADS TO DISBROW'S ARREST.
Harry B. DISBROW, agent for a typewriting machine company was arrested
last night on complaint of Frank B. ANDERSON, of 529 East 22 Street,
who charged him with grand larceny. It was claimed by ANDERSON that
DISBROW obtained a typewriter from him on the representation that he
intended to repair it. Then ANDERSON got a letter from DISBROW'S company
stating that the typewriter had been fraudulently obtained by another
party. This was after DISBROW'S arrest.
ANDERSON withdrew his complaint and DISBROW was discharged.
ON EHLICHMAN'S EVIDENCE THREE MEN ARE HELD
James GODFREY, 27 years old, of 435 Warsen Street, William TRAVIS,
24 years old, of 182 Nevins Street and Jacob LARSON, 22 years old,
of 480 Warren Street, were held for Special Sessins by Magistrate TIGHE
in the Butler Street court, today. Morris ERLICHMAN, a junk dealer,
485 Warren Street, claims that the three assaulted him of Feb. 26.
WANTS HER FURNITURE HAS DEALER ARRESTED
Michael PASSERELLO, a second hand furniture dealer at 45 Graham Street,
was today held for examination in the Myrtle Avenue court on the charge
of retaining furniture belonging to Mrs. Mary McGRATH, of 56 Franklin Avenue.
Mrs. McGRATH says she gave the furniture to PASSERELLO care for temporarily.
MARCH 11, 1905
MARRIED
WALDRON-BUCKETT - On the afternoon of March 8th 1905, at the
First Baptist Church, Lee Avenue and Keap St., Brooklyn, by the
Rev. Dr. Charels R. McNally, of the 6th Avenue Baptist Church,
May Estelle Buckett to Walter Charles Waldron.
WOMAN BADLY HURT IN BRIDGE JAM
Mrs. Ella Smith, 45 years old, a demonstrator, living at 1873 Pacific Street,
was removed in an ambulance to her home last night, suffering from injuries
received in the crush at the Manhattan terminal of the Brooklyn Bridge.
In boarding a train she was carried off her feet and knocked down.
Her hip was badly wrenched and she was otherwise hurt. She was picked up and
a policeman wished to call and ambulance, but Mrs. Smith, though weak,
pluckily boarded a train and started again on her trip homeward. Near
the Grant Avenue station of the Kings County "L" she fell on a faint and
had to be taken from the train.Dr. Meister was called from the Bradford
Street Hospital and after treating Mrs. Smith took her home.
PROFANE LANGUAGE COST JAMES HAYES $5
In the Lee Avenue court this morning, James HAYES, who resides in
Myrtle Avenue, was finer $5 by Magistrate HIGGINBOTHAM for using profane
language in a local theatre last night. It is alleged by Policeman SHORT
that HAYES entered a box in the Amphion Theatre without a ticket and then
refused to leave it when ordered to do so by an usher. When Policeman SHORT
remonstrated with him he attempted to assault the policeman, but he was
subdued and placed under arrest. He paid the fine.
SAYS ITALIANS USED RAZOR IN ASSAULT
Vincenzo GENTLEWOMO, 18 years old, of 68 President Street, was held in $1000
bail in the Butler Street court today on a charge of assault in the 2nd degree.
John CORCIONI, 32 years old, a sailor, living at 18 President Street says
he was attacked last night by two Italians and cut on the cheeks with a razor.
His assailants than ran, he says, but he identitied GENTLEWOMO as one of them
today. The other has not been found by the police.
Corcioni is in the Long Island College Hospital.
12 March 1905
GREENPOINT NEWS
J.C. BUXTON SUCCEEDS THE LATE CHAS. HERDIE
Brooklyn Chapter, Universal Craftsmen, held a meeting last night in the
Masonic Temple, J. C. BUXTON was elected worthy assistant chief to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles HERDIE, who was killed
at the Chelsea Jute MILLS several months ago. C. H. PALMATEER was
elected recording secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Walter McNAMARA..It was decided to start the educational work and
a black board and stereopticon has been secured for that purpose.
WRONG TOOTH PULLED; WOMAN AWARDED $400
Mrs. Sarah E. SWANSON, of Macon Street, near Ralph Avenue, has secured a
judgement of $400 against a Brooklyn dentist for pulling a sound tooth.
The verdict was within $100 of the sum asked by the teacher, and made
her smile when court adjourned, despite the pain she claims she still
feels in her jaw. It is said to be the largest judgement ever recovered
for pulling the wrong tooth.
13 March 1905
HIGGINBOTHAM FREES CHECK THEFT SUSPECT
Detective THOMPSON, of the Lee Avenue police station, had a lively chars to
recapture Edward ROSS, 35 years old, of 35 E 35th Street, Manhattan after
the prisoner had broken away from Patrolman Daniel DONOHUE. Donohue had
picked Ross up near the Broadway Ferry on suspicion of being on the the
three men who on the night of Dec. 30 last were implicated in the theft
of a check for $1,008 jand $70 in chash from Thomas SHAW, a wealthy
blacksmith of 54 Montrose Avenue.
The coat of one of the pickpockets was subsequently found lying in the
lavatory of a hotel at 10 Broadway, where the thief had "skinned" it to
escape capture. The robbery was committed on a car of the Crosstown Line,
at Broadway and Kent Avenue. The police report that another prisoner,
Joseph HARVEY, 31 years old is being held in connection with the same case,
preparatory to action by the Kings County Grand Jury.
In the Lee Avenue court this morning there was no evidence to show
that Ross was connected with the robbery and Magistrate HIGGINBOTHAM
discharged him.
15 March 1905
THREATENED TO SHOOT WATCHMAN; IS ARRESTED.
Albert BARTLETT, 17 years old, of 422 Columbia street, was held
to-day in the Butler street court, on the charge of threatening to
kill John MURRAY, of 419 Van Brunt street, employed as watchman on
the Union Stores dock, at the foot of Sedgwick street. MURRAY says
that when he ordered BARTLETT away from the dock he threatened to
shoot him.
16 March 1905
FINDS SISTER AFTER 27 YEARS' SEARCH
Muncie, Ind., March 16 - John REILLY, of 335 Bridge street, Brooklyn,
N.Y., has just located his sister, now Mrs. William MARLEY, in
Hartford City, Ind., after a quest lasting twenty-seven years. The
meeting was a joyous one, as Mrs. MARLEY supposed that all her blood
relatives were dead.
She left her Brooklyn home at the age of 17 to escape being placed in
a convent by her parents. With the aid of a Methodist Sunday school
superintendent she was sent, with some orphans, to Indiana where she
secured a home in Muncie. She was later adopted by a wealthy Hartford
City man, from whom, a few years ago on his death she inherited
considerable property.
JUNKMAN'S FAST NAG LANDS HIM IN COURT.
Tony DOESO, an Italian junkman, 21 years old, was charged with
exceeding the speed limit with his junk wagon, a one-horse affair, in
the thickly populated section of Stone avenue, in the Gates avenue
court to-day. It is alleged that he was driving his horse at a rate
of fifteen miles an hour. He was held in $200 bail for examination Monday.
BOY WHO SHOT GIRL HELD FOR ASSAULT.
Frank MALIA, 15 years old, of 221 Montrose avenue, was held in $2,500
bail in the Children's Court to-day on a charge of felonious assault.
MALIA is the boy who in the latter part of February shot Etta
SCHULTZ, 17 years old, of 128 Cook street, when she refused to marry
him. The girl is still in the hospital.
GIRL BADLY HURT BY FALL ON BRIDGE STAIRS.
Mary WILSON, of 7 Marion street, fell down the stairs at the
Manhattan end of the Brooklyn Bridge to-day. She was taken to the
Hudson Street Hospital, suffering from concussion of the brain.
SETTLEMENT OFFER $25; JURY AWARDED $5,500
It has been learned in connection with the suit of John LENORAK, a
minor, who was awarded a verdict of $5,500 by a jury before Supreme
Court Justice GAYNOR for the loss of his hand, against Terence J.
DUFFY, a contractor and builder, of 131 West Thirty-first street,
Manhattan, by whom he was employed, that LENORAK had been offered in
settlement $25 his hand having been cut off in a planing machine. The
case was argued for the plaintiff by Lawyer Abraham OBERSTEIN, of 309
Broadway, Manhattan.
DOCTOR ATTENDS GIRL HIS HORSE RAN DOWN.
While Sarah STEIN, a girl living at 1679 Atlantic avenue, was
crossing Lewis avenue and Decatur street yesterday afternoon she was
knocked down by the carriage of Dr. J.A. JENKINS, a physician of 271
Jefferson avenue. Dr. JENKINS alighted and attended the girl. She was
found to be but slightly injured, and the physician took her home in
his carriage.
FURNISHES $500 BONDS TO KEEP THE PEACE.
John REITER, of 375 Rockaway avenue, had to furnish bonds of $500 in
the Gates avenue court to-day to keep the peace. He was brought to
court on complaint of Morris G. HAHN, of 118 Pennsylvania avenue, who
declared that REITER had threatened to lynch him. REITER denied the
charge, and said that he had merely been after HAHN to make him pay
$4 owed him. HAHN is a partner in the firm of Hahn and Muench, of 358
Stone avenue, steamship agents and insurance brokers.
"I AM MARRIED," 'PHONES DAUGHTER
Bride's Brother Confesses to Father That He, Too, Was Secretly Wed.
A telephone message to James SKINNER, of 20 College palce, last night
from his 18-year-old daughter who, until three days ago was Miss Ella
L. SKINNER, disclosed the fact that the girl is now the wife of
Charles H. MILLER, and that his son, Frank, had secretly married Miss
Elizabeth BURNS on Nov. 28 last. The confession of the son, was
induced by the message of his sister, who had disappeared a few days
ago and to find whom her father was about to employ detectives.
The daughter was told to come home at once and was assured of
parental forgiveness. Mr. MILLER is confidential man for P.W.
SPROULES, a Wall street broker. He was married to Miss SKINNER on
Monday night by Father FITZGERALD, in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic
Church.
"The children have saved me over $1,000 by their actions," said the
father, "for it was my intention to give them both fine weddings when
they married."
TO NOT REGISTER BRIDE COSTS PRIMROSE $10
Because Frank W. PRIMROSE, when he took his bride, Ella Adele PECK,
to the Hotel St. George early last Sunday morning, failed to register
his wife he was fined $10 in the Adams street court to-day for
disorderly conduct.
The charge, which was originally fro assault, was the result of a
dispute with the hotel clerk Claude QUICK, who had called PRIMROSE's
attention to his omission on the register. PRIMROSE didn't like what
QUICK said and the clerk wore a black eye in court this morning.
Counsel for QUICK and PRIMROSE were in court, and after considerable
parleying QUICK withdrew the charge of assault, and PRIMROSE pleaded
to disorderly conduct.
The inquest into the death of Mrs. Carrie BROWN PECK, mother of the
bride at her home, 403 Monroe street, which occurred several after
the marriage of her daughter, will be held next Thursday to ascertain
whether it was a case of accident or suicide.
MOTHER SAYS GIRL WAS RAID VICTIM
Several men and women, who were arrested on the night of Feb. 19 in a
raid on a hotel at Flushing avenue and Harrison street were
discharged in the Lee avenue police court to-day with the exception
of the bartender, who was held on a charge of violating the excise
law. Mrs. VAN RIPIER, of 680 Union street, was in the court this
morning with a lawyer and told a peculiar story in connection with
the case.
Her daughter, Mary VAN RIPIER, she said, was arrested in the raid,
but was released in the Clymer street police station the same night.
The girl has since died. The police deny that she was arrested in the
raid and say that they know nothing in connection with the VAN RIPIER
girl.
The story that Mrs. VAN RIPIER told to-day was that her daughter had
secured a position in the hotel as a domestic. After being released
in the station house, Mrs. VAN RIPIER said, she wandered about the
streets looking for the hotel, being unacquainted with the streets in
the vicinity. She caught a heavy cold and died of pneumonia a week
ago. Mrs. Van RIPIER hints that she will have a thorough investigation made.
SKULL FRACTURED BY BOY IN FIGHT
Frank CALABRASE, a youth of 17, residing at 46 Leight street,
Manhattan, had a quarrel yesterday afternoon at the corner of
Broadway and Lafayette avenue with Nathan NANOWITZ sustained a
fracture of the skull inflicted by a piece of iron pipe.
18 March 1905
TRAPPANI PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO CHARGE
Detective Sargeant Anthony VACHRIS brought Andrea TRAPPANI, an
Italian he had been looking for since Jan. 23, before Judge ASPINALL
this morning, on an indictment charging him with manslaughter in the
first degree for the shooting of Antonio FINNACHARIO, at Sackett and
Van Brunt streets. He entered a plea of not guilty and was remanded
to await trial.
Following the shooting TRAPPANI disappeared, and it was not until
recently that he was traced to Kansas City, Mo., where he was
arrested. Gov. HIGGINS issued a requisition, and Detective VACHRIS
went West and brought the prisoner to Brooklyn.
SALOONKEEPER SAYS HE IS NOT GUILTY
William O'ROURKE, 50 years old, a saloon-keeper, of 612 Classon
avenue, was this morning in the Flatbush court charged by Patrolman
Bernard DOWNS of the Grand avenue station, with violating the liquor
tax law by allowing several men to be in his saloon at 2 o'clock this
morning. O'ROURKE pleaded not guilty, and the case was adjourned
until next Tuesday.
CAVE-IN DROVE PICK THROUGH MAN'S BODY
While at work in the tunnel at the Belmont Park race-track last night
a part of the rood caved in and killed Liberto DALONSO driving the
pick he was working with through his body. Paleno JOSEPH, a fellow
workman, was seriously injured, and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital.
BAPTIST HOME JANITOR ACCUSED OF ASSAULT
Alexander MOORE, janitor of the Baptist Home, at Greene and Throop
avenues, was held in $1,000 bail for examination next Friday by
Magistrate FURLONG, in the Gates avenue court, to-day, on a charge of
felonious assault, preferred by Julius WHITTACKER, the engineer at
the home.
WHITTACKER alleged that he admonished the janitor for an act of
indiscretion, and the reply was a kick in the groin which he said,
might result in permanent injuries.
SAYS HUSBAND DROVE HER TO TRY SUICIDE
Mrs. Kate NEMIA, 28 years old, of 527 Warren street, was charged with
attempted suicide in the Myrtle avenue court to-day. She admitted
that she swallowed carbolic acid yesterday and told Magistrate
O'REILLY that her husband had made life miserable for her. She was
paroled for examination Tuesday.
SUSPECT SICK WIDOW'S HOME WAS SET ON FIRE
The Queens police and fire officials are investigating a fire which
broke out early to-day in the one-story frame dwelling of Mrs. Mary
COUGHLIN, a widow, at 85 Washington street, Jamaica, who is in the
Jamaica Hospital suffering from pneumonia. No one has been living in
the house since she has been in the hospital, and it is believed it
was set on fire. The loss is $200.
LITTLE GIRL BADLY HURT BY FALL FROM WINDOW
Two-year-old Clara BYRNE fell from a window at her home, 634 Gates
avenue, to-day, to the yard. Ambulance Surgeon WILSON said she had
concussion of the brain and took her to the Bushwick Hospital. Her
condition is serious.
PULLED A GUN WHEN POLICEMAN ARRESTED HIM
Charles BUSHNELL, 45 years old, was held by Magistrate DOOLEY, in
Adams street court, to-day for vagrancy. When arrested by Patrolman
Michael F. HYNES, BUSHNELL was with two little girls at Hoyt and
Second streets. He pulled a revolver on the policeman. A charge of
carrying a concealed weapons was made against him and he was
committed to jail to have his sanity inquired into.
"SHE WENT AWAY WITH A HANDSOMER MAN"
Richard K. FOX, the proprietor of the "Police Gazette," has filed
papers in a divorce suit against his wife in the Supreme Court, the
charge being desertion. He charges that she had eloped with one
Alfred STEIN, a handsome Austrian. It is said that Mrs. FOX is 58
years old and STEIN about 30.
The eloping couple is said to have met somewhere in Europe, while Mr.
and Mrs. FOX were traveling abroad last year. FOX and his wife parted
with STEIN at Cherbourg last October and returned to the United
States. FOX states in the affidavits that last January his wife
persuaded him to take their son, Charles, to Palm Beach. This was
done, and it is asserted that when they returned they found nothing
but a note from Mrs. FOX informing them that she had gone and would
never return. Private detectives were put on the case, and as a
result of their investigations the divorce proceedings were begun.
19 March 1905
OLSEN ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF INTOXICATION
George OLSEN, 43 years old, of 196 East Ninety-sixth street,
Manhattan, was arrested last night at Ocean Parkway and Park place on
a charge of intoxication. Mounted patrolman John H. WILLIAMS, who
made the arrest, said that OLSEN was making a considerable disturbance.
20 March 1905
PICKED ROW WITH WIFE; STABBED IN THE BACK
David SCHULER, 35 years old, of 1360 DeKalb avenue, is in the German
Hospital with a serious stab wound in his back. He walked into the
hospital, declaring that his wife, Janet, who is 33, had stabbed him
with a carving knife.
Policeman MAHER, of the Hamburg avenue station, went around to the
SCHULER home. Mrs. SCHULER told him that her husband picked a quarrel
with her by finding fault with the Sunday dinner.
WOMAN REFUSES TO APPEAR AGAINST TRIO
Hattie BURNS, of 139 Willoughby street, was robbed of $10 while on
her way home by three men, who met her on the corner of Pearl street.
She caused the arrest of William BURNS, Peter, Ryan and George
OXFORD. Mrs. BURNS declined to make a formal charge and the prisoners
were allowed to go.
POLICE LOSE ANOTHER TRAFFIC SQUAD CASE
Magistrate FURLONG, in the Adams street court, to-day, dismissed the
complaint of Samuel FRAZIER, the colored driver for William BELFORD,
the truckman, who was accused of obstructing the trolley cars at
DeKalb avenue and Fulton street by Patrolman Alexander TAYLOR, of the
Traffic Squad.
GOT SIX PRISONERS IN RAID ON A CARD GAME
Police Captain HOLAHAN and several of his plain clothes men, early
yesterday morning, broke in on a card game in the rear of William
WERNER's saloon at 100 Walton street, and took several prisoners to
the Lee avenue station, also some loose change and a pack of playing
cards. Those arrested were:
Louis SNYDER, 42, of 389 Melrose street
Frederick V. BRETT, 26, of 407 Van Brunt street
George WHALEN, 33, of 100 Walton street
John FARRELL, 48, of 930 Flushing avenue
William WHERO, 40, of 52 Reid avenue
Joseph MARKERT, 33, of 184 Harrison avenue
22 March 1905
SEKORA'S WIFE SAYS HE MARRIED ANOTHER
Charged with bigamy, John SEKORA, of 151 Wythe avenue, was in the Lea
avenue court this morning. The complainant was his wife, Mary, who
says he left her a month ago and two weeks later was married to Mary
KASBE, of 643 East Fifth street, Manhattan, in the Greek Church, in
Leonard street. Hearing was adjourned.
GIRL SAYS JANITOR BEAT AND ROBBED HER
Lured into a basement at 334 Droome street, Manhattan, last night,
Sarah BRENNER, 14 years old, living at 296 Second street, was thrown
down on a pile of coal, choked, beaten and robbed of $14 which she
had in her pocketbook hidden in her bosom.
Following her appearance at the Eldridge street police station,
terror-stricken, early to-day, the girl was taken by detectives to
the scene of the assault, where the officers arrested Hymen
SILVERMAN, janitor of the building. The girl identified him as her
assailant, and said that SILVERMAN engaged her in conversation as she
was passing his door, and induced her to enter the basement, telling
her that his wife was a native of Mrs. BRENNER's country. There he
threw her down and robbed her, according to her story, and threatened
to kill her if she made a noise. When he finally allowed her to go
she went at once to the police and told her troubles.
SILVERMAN denies the whole story.
24 March 1905
MEN SAVE MONEY IN CAR BARN FIRE
During a fire that partially burned the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Company's car barns at Bergen street and Troy avenue, last night,
three men connected with the Bergen street line, stuck to their work
on the second floor, despite the smoke and flames, until a
considerable amount of silver money which they were counting had been
secured from danger.
George JOHNSON, cashier; Alfred BERYSHI, registry clerk, and George
BEACH, the station master, are the men. They were counting up the
day's receipts when a crossing of the wires on the first floor set
the ceiling afire. Although the flames broke through the floor, the
men shoveled the money into bags and carried it to the safe on the
first floor, three trips through the smoke being necessary before it
was all secured. The building is a frame structure, with twenty
storage tracks. Most of the cars were got out unscorched.
25 March 1905
BOY INJURED BY WAGON; DRIVER UNDER ARREST
Eugene RICHARD, 28 years old, of 211 Heyward street, was in the
Manhattan avenue curt this morning, charged with criminal neglect.
RICHARD, who is a driver for the American Express Company, was
driving through Evergreen avenue, at Greene, last night, when his
wagon knocked down and ran over 10-year-old Henry RATHGEN, of 69
Harmon street. The boy's left arm was broken. He was removed to the
German Hospital.In court the hearing was adjourned.
SAYS HE TOOK COAT BY MISTAKE FOR HIS OWN
Matthew CORNWALL, 34 years old, of 961 DeKalb avenue, was arrested
last night by Detectives MONCK and SEWARD, of the Grand avenue
station, on a charge of burglary. CORNWELL, it is alleged, broke into
the apartments of Mrs. Jennie STEVENS, at 664 Washington avenue, on
Thursday and stole an overcoat and a gold locket and chain valued at $25.
Before Magistrate STEERS in the Flatbush court to-day CORNWALL
admitted taking the coat but declared he had taken it in mistake for
his own. He waived examination and was held to await the action of
the Grand Jury in $1,000 bail.
ALCOHOL LAMP CAUSES SMALL FIRE IN STORE
The upsetting of an alcohol lamp in the rear of Charles J. CURTIS'
drug store at 178 Halsey street at 11 o'clock last night started a
blaze which did $100 damage to the building and $50 to the stock
before it was extinguished. The losses are covered by insurance.
MRS. CODY SAYS SHE STILL LOVES "BUFFALO BILL"
NORTH PLATTE, Neb., March 25 - Mrs. W.F. CODY declares she still
loves the colonel and hopes that as a result of the divorce decision
he will be persuaded to accept her offer for conciliation. Mr. CODY
does not believe that "Buffalo Bill" will press the divorce
proceedings any further.
SENT THE GROCER OUT, THEN ROBBED THE REGISTER
Two men entered the grocery of Frank CORBETT, at 262 Metropolitan
avenue, last night just as the grocer was taking his money from the
cash register and told him that some boys were carrying off boxes
that had been left in front of the place. CORBETT ran out to stop the
boys and during his absence the two men went through the cash
register and took $104. When the grocer returned from his visionary
chase he found the strangers gone.
He reported his loss to the Bedford avenue station.
FALLS TWELVE FEET, AND INJURES HIS BACK
Stephen MALEE, 42 years old, of 159 Twenty-first street, while at
work on a new building at Ocean and Church avenues, fell from the
first-story to the cellar, a distance of twelve feet, and sustained
an injury to his back. He was removed to the Kings County Hospital.
BOY'S FOOT LACERATED BY TROLLEY CAR FENDER
Arthur BARTO, 11 years old, of 25 St. John place, is in the Seney
Hospital suffering from a lacerated foot, caused by being struck by
the fender of a car in front of 160 Fifth avenue yesterday afternoon.
The boy started to cross the street and failed to see the approaching car.
27 March 1905
ASKS THE POLICE TO FIND HIS GIRL WIFE
Reginald and Myrtle ESKELL, recently married and living at 228 Adams
street, had their first disagreement on Saturday and Myrtle, who is
18 years old, left the house in a huff. Her husband has caused the
police to issue a general alarm for her.
TWO MEN REPORTED MISSING TO THE POLICE
William J. COSS, 48 years old, of 185 Crystal street, and Otto NILL,
46 years old, of 141 Troutman street, have been reported missing.
NILL left home Wednesday and COSS on Friday.
MRS. GASSER ASKS COURT FOR ALIMONY AND FEE
An action has been begun by Charles E. GASSER against Grace May
GASSER for absolute divorce and in connection with the case a suit
for $50,000 has been brought against Charles C. LIMBARTH, a dentist
of Broadway and Greene avenue.
Lawyer Thomas P. FORD, this morning, on a motion for alimony and
counsel fee, made before Justice DICKEY at special term, said it was
untrue, as had been intimated, that the correspondent had represented
Mrs. GASSER as his wife or offered to pay her debts.
A denial is made by Dr. LIMBARTH in the suit against him for
alienating the affections of Mrs. GASSER.
Justice DICKEY took the papers.
Henry BACHELL, 21 years old, of 308 Eleventh street, was badly
injured. He was taken to J. Hood Wright Hospital, where an
examination showed that he was suffering from contusions on the head.
Harry MILLS, a youth, fell with the others, but escaped unhurt.
Foreman Fred LUFF was arrested.
28 March 1905
BOYS HAND CRUSHED IN STAMPING PRESS
Carl BRAUN, 16 years old, a machinist helper, employed by the
Columbia Stamping and Specialty Company, 247 Van Brunt street, had
his hand caught in a press this morning, crushing it so severely that
he had to have two fingers amputated. Ambulance Surgeon MOSES took
him to the Long Island College Hospital.
WOMAN LIFTED IN AIR BY MANHOLE EXPLOSION
A manhole at Madison avenue and Fortieth street, Manhattan, blew up
to-day, and Mrs. Elizabeth PRATT, of 22 Virginia place, who had just
placed one foot on it, was blown ten feet in the air. She fell in a
semi-conscious condition, but refused to go to a hospital or receive
treatment for several cuts on her knees and wrists.
The asphalt pavement was torn up across the street and the manhole
cover went as high as the roofs of the houses. In falling, it
narrowly missed an elderly woman.
MADE OLD PEDDLER GIVE THEM MONEY
Hymen LEWIS, 17 years old, of 58 Morrell street, and Charles MULLER,
21 years old, of 98 Cannon street, Manhattan, were held in $2,000
bail by Magistrate FURLONG to-day, on a charge of blackmail. They
were arrested late last night by Detectives KLETZ, McCAULEY, BRADY
and McCLOSKEY, at the corner of Siegel street and Manhattan avenue,
after getting some marked money from Abraham LUBIN, a middle-aged
peddler, of 175 Lorimer street.
There are four men supposed to be in the conspiracy to get money from
the old peddler, threatening bodily harm if he refused. LUBIN was
told that he must give up $5 a week to help Isaac FINKELSTEIN, who is
in Sing Sing for horse stealing.
After consulting with Capt. HARKINS and the detectives named LUBIN
made arrangements to pay the money at the specified place. The
officers expected that four men would be at the place of rendezvous,
but only two came.
30 March 1905
VALUABLE COLLIE IS FOUND; ARREST MADE
A man who gave his name as James McGRATH, 18 years old, of 475 Hicks
street, was found on Clark street last night with a fine Scotch
collie which is believed to have been stolen. He claims to have found
the dog. McGRATH is held on a technical charge of vagrancy.
DRESS IS SET AFIRE BY STOVE EXPLOSION
An oil stove in the apartments of Mrs. Jennie CLEMENS, at 78 Heyward
street, exploded last evening while she was preparing supper. The
force of the explosion threw Mrs. CLEMENS into the corner with her
dress ablaze. She screamed for help, and her 12-year-old nephew,
Howard COLE, who lives with her, put out her blazing dress and then
ran out and turned in an alarm.
The fireman extinguished the fire after damage to the extent of $500
had been done.
HEIR IN PARTS UNKNOWN; ANOTHER IN CHINA
Hewitt C. REED is suing in the Supreme Court for the partition of
real estate of the late Albert J. REED, including the property at 734
Hancock street. Plaintiff and defendants are devisees under the will
of Albert J. REED. One of the defendants, William A. REED, is now in
China, and the whereabouts of Robert, another defendant, are unknown.
LINEMAN INJURED AT AVENUE N DEPOT
Layton BLENKINSOP, 34 years old, of 339 Seventeenth street, a lineman
employed by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, while at work at the
Avenue N depot yesterday, fell from the top of a trolley car and
sustained an injury to his spine. He was attended by Ambulance
Surgeon DOOLING of Kings County Hospital and taken home.
FINED FOR DUMPING DIRT IN THE STREET
Henry SHELTON, 35 years old, of 876 Fulton street, was this morning
fined $2 in the Flatbush court for dumping dirt in Lefferte street.
AGED WOMAN FOUND ASLEEP IN VACANT LOT
Catherine CLARK, 69 years old, who said she lived with a friend in
Van Buren street, but refused to give the number of the house, was
to-day committed to the Almshouse by Magistrate VOORHEES, before whom
she was brought in the Flatbush court on a charge of vagrancy.
Patrolman McCLUNN, of the Parkville station, found the woman
yesterday afternoon lying asleep in a vacant lot at Coney Island
avenue and Avenue D.
QUEENS NEWS IN BRIEF
George KARL, 35 years old, of 166 Railroad avenue, East New York,
fell from a freight car at Rockaway Beach yesterday and broke his right leg.
John READY, 25 years old, a carpenter, of 267 Fulton street, Jamaica,
fell from a building on Avondale avenue, Brooklyn Manor, yesterday,
receiving contusions of the body and breaking his nose.
The Queens County Gun Club has been organized at Long Island City
with the following officers: President, John H. HENDRICKSON;
secretary and treasurer, Richard H. GOEMAN; captain, James CASSIDY.
The club has leased meadow land off Hunters Point avenue and is
having a clubhouse erected. The opening shoot will take place April 8.
Meyer FAIL, 50 years old, of 739 East Fifth street, Manhattan, fell
from a trolley car at Chestnut street and Jamaica avenue, Richmond
Hill, last night, receiving a scalp wound.
Fire last night on the second floor of the two-story frame dwelling
at Riker avenue and Sixth street, Woodside, occupied by Carl GILLMAN,
caused a loss of $50.
31 March 1905
MAN'S BODY FOUND IN RIVER AWAITS IDENTIFICATION
The body of a man about 30 years old, awaits identification in the
morgue. It was found in the river at the foot of Court street
yesterday afternoon, and had been in the water about a month. It is
probably that of a longshoreman.
FIVE DAYS IN JAIL FOR STRIKING SISTER
William O'DONNELL, 43 years old, of 640 Dean street, arrested on a
charge of intoxication, was sentenced to five days in jail by
Magistrate HIGGINBOTHAM in the Myrtle avenue court to-day, because
his aged sister, who did not give her name, told the magistrate that
O'DONNELL had struck her, and showed a discolored eye in corroboration.
BOY STRIKES ANOTHER WITH AN AX OVER EYE
Tony SPATINNO, 12 years old, of 126 Nostrand avenue, was wounded over
the left eye last night by Henry DUTTENHOFFER, 12 years old, of 108
Nostrand avenue. The two boys were playing with a rope, and Henry
tried to take it away from his companion. Henry picked up an ax and
struck Tony over the eye.
The DUTTENHOFFER boy was so badly frightened that he ran away, and it
was several hours before he was found by the police. He was held on a
charge of assault, and sent to the Children's Society. Tony was
removed to the Cumberland Hospital by Dr. WOOD.
TALKED VOLUBLY, BUT POLICE WERE NOT "ON"
The police of the Gates avenue station had a tough half hour
yesterday afternoon trying to understand the mystifying signs
executed by a young man who could not speak a word of English, but
chattered volubly in a foreign tongue. The young man was picked up at
DeKalb and Sumner avenues by Policeman SMITH.
He was finally escorted to the Barge Office, where it was learned
that he was a Baden Pole, who was bound for his native country.
SMITH CASE GOES OVER; GIRL STILL IN HOSPITAL
The case of William SMITH, accused of shooting Alice OHLSEN, last
Saturday night, was adjourned to-day in the Flushing police court
until Monday, SMITH staying in jail meantime. Miss OHLSEN's condition
is improving, but she was unable to be in court.
8 June 1905
DRUNK IN CELL TRYING TO BEAT OUT HIS BRAINS
Charles LANDERS, 33 years old and homeless was today removed to the
Long Island College Hospital from the Hamilton Ave. police station in a
critical condition. Landers was late last night locked up on a charge of
intoxication. This morning when the doorman went on his rounds he saw
Landers butting his head against the cell door. He was evidently in
delirium from drink.
13 June 1905
POLICE COURT NOTES
George McGENIGLE, 19 years old, of 329 Baltic Street,
will have to explain next Friday what a young man
wants with a woman's skirt and waist, which he is
alleged to have taken from the cloak room of Wolff
KATAKOSFKY, at 163 Smith Street last night. Magistrate DOOLEY, in the Butler
Street court today held him in $200 bail for examination on a charge of petty larceny.
Detectives of the Hamburg Avenue station early today arrested Bert SAVANION,
18 years old, of 107 Lorimer Street, on a charge of malicious mischief. Residents
about Bushwick Park on Knickerbocker Avenue and Starr Street have complained about
boys who come to the park early in the morning and steal flowers. When taken to
the Manhattan Avenue court, SAVANION pleaded not guilty and was paroled for hearing.
John STEWART,44 years old, of Gravesend Avenue and Avenue (E) or (L), was held
in the Flatbush court today for the Court of Special Sessions on a charge of
stealing a rubber plant, valued at $10, the property of Christopher FREYER,
of 594 East Third Street.
A young domestic, Lena BROWN, was today sent to jail for three months in the
Court of Sessions, Jamaica, when she pleaded to the larceny of a skirt, shirtwaist
and a pair of new tan Oxford ties and a pair of tansilk stockings. She said
she wanted to "look nice" and as she did not have the money to buy the clothing,
she took it from her employer, Gladys DUSENBERG, of 436 Fulton Street, Jamaica.
Antonio GALUCH, 19 years old, of 25 Union Street, waivwd examination and was
held for Special Sessions by Magistrate DOOLEY in the Butler Street court today on
the charge of carrying a revolver without a permit. Policeman Dennis MURPHY,
of the Hamilton Avenue station, found him with the weapon in his possession
in Union Street, between Hamilton Avenue and Van Brunt Street.
Charles W. NEALE, 38 years old, of 327 Madison Street,was heldin the Gates Avenue
court today on a charge of abandonment preferred by his wife, Cora.
Joseph HOFFMAN, 20 years old, of 1409 Bergen Street, was paroled in the
Gates Avenue court today on a charge of fighting. He was arrested last night at
Malbone Street and Troy Avenue, where a big crowd was watching a scrap between
HOFFMAN and another, who got away.
John GERHOLD, 16 years old, whose parents live at 946
Gates Avenue, was held in the Gates Avenue court today
on a charge of vagrancy until his parents explain to
Magistrate FURLONG why they evicted their son three
months ago, as alleged by the prisoner. John was
found by Policeman MCLAUGHLIN, of the Ralph Avenue
station, early today, sleeping in the doorway of his
home.
June 20, 1905
Eight year old Joseph LADOFSKY of 120 Glenmore Avenue,
while playing in the street in front of his home last
evening, was knocked down by a horse driven by Joseph
BERNSTEIN, of 178 Glenmore Avenue. He was taken to
Bradford Street Hospital with a fractured leg.
Marcus GREENBAUM, two years old, of 70 Chichester
Avenue, climbed upon a chair alongside the dumbwaiter
shaft at his home and fell two stories to the cellar.
The tot was picked up with a fractured skull and taken
to Bradford Street Hospital.
Sadie SCHWARTZ, ten months old, of 596 Sackman Street,
upset a dish of boiling farina while eating dinner
yesterday and was taken to Kings County Hospital with
painfully burned face and arm along with her mother,
Mrs. Millie Schwartz, twenty-five years old, who
burned her hands while trying to save Sadie.
Louis FERNSTEIN, two years old, of 1415 Watkins
Street, got possession of a box of insect powder
yesterday and swallowed a quantity. He was pumped out
by ambulance surgeon MCCULLEN from St. Mary's
Hospital.
Miss Jane FRANCIS and Henry C. BUCKHOUT, who live in
the same house at 448 Herkimer Street, are on the
outs. Miss FRANCIS was summoned to the Gates Avenue
Court today where BUCKHOUT told Magistrate
HIGGINBOTTAM that she chopped wood on the second floor
making considerable noise. In explanation, Miss
FRANCIS said that this complaint was merely another of
his many persecutions and that he has lost several
dispossess suits initiated against her. Case
dismissed.
Edward L. EVATT,eighty years old, a locksmith at 151
E.3rd Street, was yesterday removed to the Kings
County Hospital, suffering from a complication of
diseases. EVATT had lived alone for the last year. He
was removed to the hospital early in the day. About
midnight, fire from some unknown cause broke out in
the second story of his residence doing damage to the
amount of $1,000.00. The house was owned by Robert
SHELDS, of 140 E.23rd Street.
John FOLEY, forty-one years old, of 855 Atlantic
Avenue, was in the Flatbush Court this morning,
charged with striking his wife on the arm with a
plate. FOLEY said that he did not remember striking
his wife. He signed a bond to keep the peace.
George MARTIN, seventy-two years old, of 388 Myrtle
Avenue, was yesterday afternoon removed from Gravesend
and Elmwood Avenues to the Kings County Hospital
suffering from a dislocation of the left knee which he
claimed he sustained by falling from a car at
Gravesend Avenue.
William GRAHAM, fifty years old, and his wife,
Elizabeth, of 999 Carroll Street, was this morning,
paroled for the Court of Special Sessions in the
Flatbush Court on a charge of breaking down a fence
owned by Daniel GILL,of 1059 Carroll Street.
Transcribers :
Lisa Ann Finger
Ann Sorocki
Cheryl DeSellier
Ann Sorocki/Fred Sorocki
Janet E. Truncali
Carole Dilley
Nancy Wilson
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