New York, 1895
The statement of the Long Island railroad employees' mutual relief association for the month of February is encouraging. The following summary shows the condition of the fund: Balance on hand, February 1, $2,552.69; premiums from members, $1,852.50; dividends from stock, $31; total, $4,436.19; benefits and expenses, $1,190.65; cash balance, $3,245.54; estimated liabilities, $2,802.97; cash surplus, $442.57; assets, 62 shares Long Island railroad stock at $42.50 per share (present value), $2,635; net surplus, $3,077.57.
Burglars in Mineola
Burglars entered the store of Frank P. Seaman at Mineola on Sunday night by breaking a rear window. They ransacked the place, stealing the money drawer and contents, a double barreled gun and a quantity of dry goods. A horse and buggy that was found hitched on one of the side streets by Dr. Skinner has been held for identification, as it is supposed that the rig belonged to the burglars.
Burned to the Ground
The historic old Nostrand homestead at Whitestone was burned to the ground Monday. Local tradition says that it was used as Washington's headquarters just before the battle of Long Island.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
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Showing posts with label crime. Show all posts
Friday, June 20, 2008
Judge Lester's Illness
New York, 1895
Unfortunately for George Lester, the Democratic nominee for Justice of the Peace, he will not be able to make a canvass of the town. He is confined to his bed with acute inflammatory rheumatism. Dr. Wood has forbidden him to get out of bed, and he could not get up if he would. His friends will have to make his canvass for him.
Horses and Cows Burned to Death
The barn owned by Hallock F. Luce, at Northville, near Riverhead, was destroyed by fire Friday night. Four horses, two cows and a thoroughbred colt were burned to death. The loss is estimated at $4,000, with $1,100 insurance.
A Collector Robbed of Taxes
Several nights ago, during the absence of School Tax Collector Ichabod Biydenburgh of New Village at a primary, someone entered his house and carried off the school taxes that have been collected so far this year amounting to $100.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Unfortunately for George Lester, the Democratic nominee for Justice of the Peace, he will not be able to make a canvass of the town. He is confined to his bed with acute inflammatory rheumatism. Dr. Wood has forbidden him to get out of bed, and he could not get up if he would. His friends will have to make his canvass for him.
Horses and Cows Burned to Death
The barn owned by Hallock F. Luce, at Northville, near Riverhead, was destroyed by fire Friday night. Four horses, two cows and a thoroughbred colt were burned to death. The loss is estimated at $4,000, with $1,100 insurance.
A Collector Robbed of Taxes
Several nights ago, during the absence of School Tax Collector Ichabod Biydenburgh of New Village at a primary, someone entered his house and carried off the school taxes that have been collected so far this year amounting to $100.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
A New Hot House Pest
New York, 1895
The florists at Douglaston have discovered a new pest which is doing serious damage to plants growing in hot houses. The insects are small and resemble beetles. They swarm all over the place.
Small Blaze in Machine Shops
A fire broke out in the machine shops of the Long Island railroad at Morris Park on Tuesday night and but for the prompt response of the fire department there would have been a lively blaze. The fire started in a box where the headlights are stored. The damage amounted to $100.
Arrested for Embezzlement
John Coyle, of Long Island City, collector for the Abbott-Katz brewing company of Brooklyn, was arrested Sunday evening on a warrant charging him with the embezzlement of $700 from his employers. Coyle says his arrest is persecution.
Justice Hendrickson's Court
William Walker, colored, residing on South street, Jamaica, who was arrested for assaulting Arthur Ashmead was found guilty by Justice Hendrickson on Friday, and sent to the county jail for three months.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
The florists at Douglaston have discovered a new pest which is doing serious damage to plants growing in hot houses. The insects are small and resemble beetles. They swarm all over the place.
Small Blaze in Machine Shops
A fire broke out in the machine shops of the Long Island railroad at Morris Park on Tuesday night and but for the prompt response of the fire department there would have been a lively blaze. The fire started in a box where the headlights are stored. The damage amounted to $100.
Arrested for Embezzlement
John Coyle, of Long Island City, collector for the Abbott-Katz brewing company of Brooklyn, was arrested Sunday evening on a warrant charging him with the embezzlement of $700 from his employers. Coyle says his arrest is persecution.
Justice Hendrickson's Court
William Walker, colored, residing on South street, Jamaica, who was arrested for assaulting Arthur Ashmead was found guilty by Justice Hendrickson on Friday, and sent to the county jail for three months.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Keeping the Jail Clean
New York, 1895
The Grand Jury Commends Sheriff Doht's New Broom.
The Grand Jury adjourned on Tuesday. Why the body was in session so long is a mystery. The following presentment respecting the jail was placed on file:
The Grand Jury of the County of Queens do hereby respectfully report to this court as follows:
That we have visited the county jail and its several departments and find them maintained in proper, good and healthy condition, the prisoners well fed and clothed, and under proper surveilance.
We especially commend the Sheriff for the many improvements he has instituted to preserve the cleanliness and health of the prisoners of both sexes under his charge, and the general conditions of the several departments under his control.
Dated March 12, 1895.
GEO. P. TITUS, Foreman.
CHARLES HENDRICKSON, Secretary.
Merritt Sues the State
Charles A. Merritt, who ran the Surf House at Fire Island last summer, has brought an action before the state board of claims to recover from the state $13,054 damages. Merritt entered into a contract with the state to run the Surf house. He claims that the state violated the agreement with him, inasmuch as it did not furnish proper steamboat accommodations for the transfer of guests to the island.
Charged With Blackmail
Joseph Grady, of Hicksville, was arrested on Saturday charged by Mrs. Libbie Koshnick with extortion and blackmail. He was held in $1,000 bail to appear before the grand jury, in default of which he was taken to the county jail.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
The Grand Jury Commends Sheriff Doht's New Broom.
The Grand Jury adjourned on Tuesday. Why the body was in session so long is a mystery. The following presentment respecting the jail was placed on file:
The Grand Jury of the County of Queens do hereby respectfully report to this court as follows:
That we have visited the county jail and its several departments and find them maintained in proper, good and healthy condition, the prisoners well fed and clothed, and under proper surveilance.
We especially commend the Sheriff for the many improvements he has instituted to preserve the cleanliness and health of the prisoners of both sexes under his charge, and the general conditions of the several departments under his control.
Dated March 12, 1895.
GEO. P. TITUS, Foreman.
CHARLES HENDRICKSON, Secretary.
Merritt Sues the State
Charles A. Merritt, who ran the Surf House at Fire Island last summer, has brought an action before the state board of claims to recover from the state $13,054 damages. Merritt entered into a contract with the state to run the Surf house. He claims that the state violated the agreement with him, inasmuch as it did not furnish proper steamboat accommodations for the transfer of guests to the island.
Charged With Blackmail
Joseph Grady, of Hicksville, was arrested on Saturday charged by Mrs. Libbie Koshnick with extortion and blackmail. He was held in $1,000 bail to appear before the grand jury, in default of which he was taken to the county jail.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
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