The evening world. Newspaper, January 17, 1922, Page 9

NTADOO INQURES NTO COLLAPSE OF BROOKLYN THEATRE Prosecutor Says Disaster Has Proved Inspection and Laws Defective. Chief Magistrate William McAdoo presided to-day at the opening in the Frooklyn Supreme Court of a John the American Theatre, in course cf construction at Bedford and Park Ave- nues, Brooklyn, on Nov. 29, when seven workmen lost their lives. The éxamination of witnesses was con- ducted by District Attorney Ruston. The American Theatre was owned by, Sylvester Rosenthal of No, 1381 of No. 599 Pacific Street, Brooklyn. They undertook to erect the building themselves as general contractors and farmed out the actual work to a dozen ¢ifferent firms. ; * Following the collapse, they were arrested on a charge of criminal negligence and held in bail by a Magistrate. Since that time, Assistant Mstrict Attorneys Ralph E. Hem- street and Benjamin T. Hock have de- voted their entire time to investiga- ‘ion of the disaster, examning more Doe investigation into the collapse of | Pacific Street and Samuel Moscowitz | These witnesses will be called in the inquiry. “The investigation has established,”’ said District Attorney Ruston, in opening the proceedings, ‘that under the present laws permits to erect im- portant buildings may be issued to persons who have little or no experi- ence in or technical knowledge of building construction and it has also been established that under the pres- ent law inspection and supervision are { inadequate." / Detective Robert Daly presented an aMdavit charging John Doe and Richard Roe with responsibility for the death of Alfred H, Sheridan of No. 808 West 111th Street, Manhat- tan, one of the victims. Leonard Obermeier, an attorney representing Rosenthal and Moscowitz, attempted to cross examine the detective as to certain statements in the affidavit but permission was refused at this time by Magistrate McAdoo, The District Attorney publicly in- vited all persons who haye informa- tion which might throw Nght on the disaster to testify in the John Doe inquiry. Fach witness will be required to sign a waiver of immunity, An adjournment was taken until Friday afternoon at 2.80 o'clock. eens FEW COUPLES HAPPY IN MARITAL STATE Justice Lehman, Separation Action. Ida Belle Schmidt is seeking separa- tion from her husband, Henry G. Schmidt, They are partners in a hair dressing establishment, At the close of testimony in the case to-day Justice Lehman said: “T do not find that they have been an Ideally matea couple. In fact, I jave an {dea that only few couples are ideally happy.” He proffered the use of his chambers to counsel if they thought a reoonelll- Hearings [Se Saya THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 199%. OBSERVE BIRTHDAY OF BENJ. FRANKLIN Wreaths Placed On Statue In Print House Square — Descendant Signalizes “Thrift Week.” Ceremonies in commemoration of the birthday of Benjamin Franklin were held this afternoon at the Franklin statue in Printing House Square, Brig. Gon, Oliver B, Bridg- man, President of the New York Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, presiding. Numerous wreaths were placed | about the statue of the printer- statesman by civic, patriotic and trade organizations and several ad- dresses were made. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the begin- ning of Franklin's editorial career in Boston at the age of sixteen. As this is ‘Thrift Week,” and “Poor Richard" was particular in his advice as to thrift, it was signalized by the purchase by Franklin B, Hun- tington, one of his lineal descendants, of a Treasury Shvings Certificate and the opening of a postal savings ac- JUDGE PUZZLED OVER YOUTH HELD AS FORGER | Who) Discovered tn Bank After Greek): In of Good Family. j Vessel sailed, Judge Rosalsky of General Ses Nicholas Clementi de Schotte ts) siona sald to-day that he Is puzsled) seven years old, and the police call) as to what to do with Bdward Levitt,’ him a habitual runaway. | nineteen, No, 112 Middleton Street, Yesterday he left his parents’ home,| |BOY, 7, WANTED TO SEE | GRANDMA; HID ON SHIP |;;,." Allenist te Examine Levitt, te he Neu- POR a eat aie tis Reca asked ta| and then becausd he had to wait so examine Levitt. long for his parents to come and take him home. The p a CALLS BIRTH CONTROL HEARING. Commissioner of Accounts David | Hirshfield has written Paul D. Crayath {ce say his adventures have s while | already taken him ae far as Philade! and once hé was in the care of Children’s Soctety for several searched for his parents Brooklyn, who has been in the Tombs) No, 149 president Street, Brooklyn. since November waiting sentence On| ang started for ltaly—-"to see his pled of guilty of attempted forsry| Grandma.” He got on board the ? in the second degree, Constantinople of the Greek Line (no- . Probation officers told the Court! jay knows how he managed it) and roceries that Levitt, who is of good family,\ id himself so well In a bunk in the has made a practice of forging since) forccastic that he was not found unul Strictly Fresh his early youth. Dr, Gregory of Belles) aria. the ship had started. He was Vue Hospital described the youth ag| p having @ “psychopathic constitution."| brought back to the Stapleton police Other allenista say he te “neither in-lon the pilot boat. He wept bitterly '’ sane, mentally defective nor @ crim-[o...¢ | could Not £0 to Italy, ’ L. OPPENHEIMER See Phone book for locations. of counsel for persons aggrieved by the police action in breaking Up ® meeting © discuss birth control at the Town Hall, Nov. 12, that # publie pearing will be held at Room No. 1218 Municlp | Building, Monday, Jan, 23, at 10 A. M. |The Commissioner said he would take j statements from all who wished to be heard and after thus becoming fa- millar with the cor-plaints against the police would call witnesses. count in the City Hall Station of the Post Office following the ceremonies at the monument, leant derechos REVIEWS 102D ENGINEERS. The 102d Engineers of the New York National Guard were reviewed in thetr armory at 168th Street and Fort Wash- WITNESS. GETS ANONYMOUS ington Avenue by Brig. Gen. J, Leslie THREAT. Kincaid, Adjutant General of New York, 301 | last night. “Gen. Kincald warmly com- Frederick Wohlfarth of No. Fighth Street, West New York, N. J.,| ance and eMiciency of to-day received an anonymous note| threatening him with permanent phys'- | . cal injury if he persists in appearing in the Police Court to-might to testify against William Moore of West New York, accused of assault and attempt- ed robbery. Wohifarth claims. that Moore is one of three men who held him up last night. He turned the anony- mous communication over te the police mended Col. Humphreys on the appear- is command. Smith & Son: than 100 lay and expert witnesses, and said Moore. ation could be effected hetween the couple. This offer was eccepted. he would appear against 1S E.35tb St. New For Men, Women and Children. Widths ‘in stock AAAAA to BL Siveu: Worn to 10' Men 12. Stern Brothers West 42nd St. (Between Sth and 6th Avenues) West 43rd St. Winter. Fashioris of Distinction in WOMEN’S FUR - COLLARED Winter Wraps and Coats Models made-up to sell to $120 now $75 WRAPS and’ COATS that fulfill every Winter requirement. 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