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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 5

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THE BROOKLYN DAILY 1 IV OLE, NEW YORK, Hi: ONESDAY, TUNE 20. 102S. CONTRIBUTED ulready been selected for the ftrrt el lour groups which will each siwnd two wefks at the camp, Graduates From Union Star Hits New Suit Over Movie Earnings -lEPlilB forrentI CAN'TBEFQUNDAT TO CAMP MOLLOY SEN. LOVE PLEADS FOR OPEN HEARING ON CHASING PROBE dSERSlflRI that strangers had solicited their cases for Kreizvogel and thnt they did not know the lawyer when they signed 50-50 retainers. An alleged shortage of $300 In settlement money turned over to a client was cited In one of Attorney Feuer-man's cases.

Stranger Solicited Case. James J. Duffy of 15S1 3d Manhattan, testified that when his lnlant son was injured a stranger who gave his name as Rubin solicited the case for Feuerman. Later, he said, the lawyer told him the case was settled for $700 and gave him $350 as his 50 per cent under the retainer agreement. "The releases show that there was an actual settlement of $900 In this case," Verrilll Informed the Court.

Then he read a court order authorizing a settlement of $650 in the Infant's case arjd fixing Feuerman's fee as $12n. The parent's loss of service action, he continued, was settled for $250, of which the lawyer was entitled to half under the 50-50 retainer. Therefore, he said, Feuerman should Men's Tailors Zi SINCI 1910 126 Livingston Street Always at your best in a "iHaatrr aailnrriV' Sack Suit Sought for Questioning on Methods in Securing Big Negligence Business. With $.1,500 announced a.i the contribution of 28 Catholic supporters in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the Camp Molloy Association prepared for the opening on July 2 at Its monthly modng last night at St. Vincent's Home, 60 Boerum pi.

Camp Mnlloy. at Mattltixk. L. Is supervised by the Charities to provide vacations for boys between tlio axes of 10 and 10 years. Hector McO.

Curren, president of the association, declared that the association will be incorporated, with the present officers as a nucleus for the board of directors to be completed next month. Andrew T. Sullivan, vice president; Thomas Murray Jr. and Don McGreevey. treasurer, are on the present staff.

The Rev. J. Jerome Reddy. moderator, outlined the facilities of the camp and announced that 25 boys have Diagnoses Reaction of Man In Street to Secrecy in Boro Investigation. "The man on the street Is Insisting that all the cards in the Brooklyn ambulance-ehaslng probe be laid on the table.

He cannot understand why the probe in Manhattan is conducted publicly while the Brooklyn Investigation is conducted behind closed doors." This diagnosis of the reaction of the public to the secret investigation Into ambulance chasing, ordered by Presiding Justice Edward Lazansky of the Appellate Division, was made I The Ambulanre-Chaslng; Probe In Rein; Conducted In PUBLIC In Manhattan and In SECRET In Brooklyn, THE best time to borrow is when the lender is most anxious to lend. This Company is now In the market for loans in large or small amounts, to be secured by first mortgage on property in New York City. High grade residences, apartment houses and office buildings are acceptable security. Negotiations may be conducted either by the owner or his broker. Those not already familiar with our practice may be last night by State Senator William Lathrop Love, physician-legislator, In the course of his weekly discussions of the crime situation over radio sta tion A from Stelnway Hall, Frank V.

Miller. (Special to The Eagle.) Schenectady, N. June 16 Frank us w. 57th Manhattan. Lands Eagle Campalfn.

At the outset of his radio talk last Newton Miller, son of Mr, and Mrs. J. Miller of 496 Macon gradu ated this week from Union College Eleanor Boardman. The successful defense made by assured our fees are the minimum, due to our acceptance of only high grade risks. Exceptionally quick decisions, and an advance statement of total charges are distinctive features of this Company's service.

night Senator Love declared he had not always been in agreement with The Eagle In Its attitude toward certain public questions, notably its recent opposition to the Cleaner Books Bill, which he sponsored, but he expressed his complete Indorsement of The Eagle's campaign to rid the legal and medical professions of dishonest and expects to enter business in Manhattan. He is holder of two wrestling championships in the 115-pound and the 125-pound class at the college and was chosen as the senior class have handed over $525 In the infant's case and $125 in the loss of service action, or a total of $650. Testimony of Other Witnesses. Testimony that strangers solicited their cases for Feuerman was given by other witnesses. Schlacht Records Missing.

Abraham Schlacht, an attorney, of 150 Delancy Manhattan, appeared In court yesterday and said he had been unable to find his cancelled checks and other records which might explain apparent shortages in settlements with clients. His plea for more time to make a search in his office was granted. The hearings will be resumed Friday morning. Q. M.

cTvETSllOLD REUNION MEETING By FLETCHER G. SNAPP. Herman art attorney, of 305 Broadway, Manhattan, Is the latest to Jotn lie list of missing witnesses wanted at the ambulance-chasing investigation being conducted before Supreme Court Justice Wasscrvogel. Two process-servers testified at the hearing yesterday that they had tried in vain to subpoena Krelzvogel, Eva Click, the lawyer's secretary, said her employer left last Friday "on business," but left no forwarding address. Clients Testify They Were Cheated.

Kreizvogel is wanted for questioning as to his methods of securing his negligence cases and also to explain the testimony of several clients which tends to show that they were cheated in settlements. Louis Feucrman, another lawyer, of 38 Park Row, Manhattan, was questioned also in connection with solicitations and alleged shortages In payments to clients. He was ordered to produce tils records on the questionable cases at the next Vrrrllli Questions Witnesses. Witnesses appearing against both attorneys were questioned by Albert Ultanor Boardman, movie actress, against one suit brought by, her lor- Owing to the Death of prophet. In 1924 he graduated from Boys High School.

mer theatrical agent, Murray Phillips, who attempted to collect 10 percent of her earnings cn the ground and unscrupulous practitioners. "The campaign which Is being conducted at the instance of The Brook that she made an oral contract to iect, declared today that the Ap pay him such an amount for life, led pellate Division of the Supreme Court the actress through counsel today to ask dismissal of a second suit Phillips has started. in Brooklyn could render an invaluable service to the community by vacatln- Its order directing closed hearings into the ambulance-chasing lyn Eagle to rid the community of the dishonest lawyer and unscrupulous physician should receive the hearty commendation of all right-thinking men and women," Senator Love said. It is deplorable to think that members of the legal and medi The details ol the second suit were not disclosed, but it is believed to be lor 10 percent of her earnings during some other period. The Jury de evils.

He Insisted that under the secret probe patients may unwittingly You art cordially Invited to consult Lawyers Title and Guaranty Company Founded 1887 ISO Broadway Mm Yort 1 Kail 4 lit Street tow York Sfil East UOth Street Bmnt IHH Montague Street Brwillyn 161-11 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, A. V. Capital, Surplul and ProKu over 125,000,000 Dr. Robert P. Newman Managing Owner This Store Will Remain Closed Until Friday, June 22d cal professions have violated all the seek and receive the services ol law cided Phillips was not entitled to yers and doctors who have come un 800 which he asked in the first case.

A. Verrilll, a former Brookiynne, wno was admitted to the Bar less than two weeks ago. He has been assisting in the preparation of cases since the investigation started. boro, testified that he gave his accident case to Kriezvcgel on a 50-50 retainer. The lawyer later told him the der the court scrutiny.

If these patients knew the identities of the lawyers and doctors who have come under surveillance, this physician insisted, they would be placed In a posh ion where they would be placed on their guard. In the absence of this public information, he said, an unsuspecting patient may fall into the clutches of the quack doctor and shyster lawyer. case had been settled for $50, andJ gave him a check for $25 as his share. etnics. To my mind, were is no profession as noble as that of medicine, but it Is shocking that certain members, through unethical alliances with dishonest lawyers, have violated their Hippocratlc oaths." Follows Similar Demands.

Dr. Love's plea for public hearings In the Brooklyn ambulance-chasing probe followed closely similar demands which have been made within the last few days by the Kings County Grand Jurors Association, Dr. Edwin H. Fiske, president of the Medical Board of the Kings County Hospital, and prominent members of the Kings County Medical Society. A well-known member of the Kings The witness identified his signature Complete Plans for Permanent Organization.

A group of Army men who served In the Quartermaster's Corps during the war at the New York and Hoboken ports of embarkation held a reunion meeting last night at the Elks Club, 150 8. Oxford st and completed plans for a permanent organization. Col. Robert E. Shannon was elected president of the group, which will be known as the Port of New York World War Association, Arrangements were made to con to a release for $150, and Verrilll in formed the court it was apparent he had been cheated out of $50, Failed to Obtain Court Order.

HOLY CROSS HOLDS IIS COMMENCEMENT It was also brought out that Kreizvogel failed to obtain a court order in settling the case of the infant son of Attorney Paid Doctor. One of those called In the Krelzvogel case was Dr. John Garb of 219 E. 19th st, Manhattan. He testified that he has examined clients of Kreizvogel's at the rate of about 50 a year.

Each month he sent his bill to Kreizvogel, he said, and was paid by the attorney according to the number of visits made by patients, "Did these people have other doctors before they came to you?" asked Justice Wasservogel. "Most of them did not." "You mean they retained a lawyer before they retained a doctor?" "Yes." They ITave Recommended Cases. Margaret Nonne of 4Q1 E. 16th 6t, Manhattan. The case was settled for County Medical Society, who did not wish to be quoted directly on the sub- 1 ft.

VALUE IS DOMINANT BECAUSE QUALITY AND STYLE ARE DOMINANT Dr. Garb at first denied he ever sent any business to Kreizvogel. Later (Special to The Eagle.) Worcester, June 20 Edward J. McOratty Jr. of Brooklyn received magna cum laude in recognition of his work in the arts course at the commencement of Holy Cross College this morning.

He is one of the 17 Brooklyn Long Island students to receive diplomas. Governor Alvan T. Fuller of Massachusetts delivered the graduation address. A complete list of the local graduates follows: John B. Bsstrr, William T.

Carrlngton, Eugene F. Flahive, rrtd. 8. Henderson, Peter A. Igoe, Joseph A.

Keenan, H. Wilfred Lilly. John J. Long, Edward J. McOratty, Maurice I.

MeLoughhn Harold J. Moran Charlea H. Phelan. James F. Quinn, Francis A.

RelllT. Brooklyn: August P. Cervlnl, Corona; William F. O'Connor. Rockaway Park; John F.

Power, Woodhaven. he adm tted he "may" nave recom duct an active membership campaign for the purpose of enrolling the 1,500 men who had been attached to the Quartermaster's Corps In the local district during the war. Announcement was made at the meeting that negotiations had been successfully concluded with Gen. A. C.

Dalton. general manager of the United States Shipping Board, to hold an armistice dinner on the steamship Leviathan when the liner is is port next November. Committees were named to perfect the details of the organization. The officers of the Port of New York World War Association who were elected at the meeting Include Col. Robert E.

Shannon, president; Ma. George W. Knight, treasurer, and James M. Goldlng, secretary. mended "two or three" cases abuut $100, and Mrs.

Nonne received $50 for her son. Sophie Kron of 456 2d Manhattan, testified that, despite the fact that she signed a 50-50 retainer, Kreizvogel demanded $15 In addition to his 50 per cent when he settled the case, claiming It was to pay for "medical expense." Mrs. Kron said she protested and the lawyer finally consented to take only $10 additional. Verrilll Informed Justice Wasier-vogel that there was no record of a court order authorizing Kreizvogel to settle the case of the infant son of Mrs. Mildred Christ of 283 Devoe this boro.

Nevertheless, he said. Kreizvogel settled the case for $150 and gave his client 50 per cent. Several other witnesses testified two vears or more ago. Jewel 4 I Best He was informed that John Fisher of 3 Hall Manhattan, had testi fied that whi Dr. Garb was aiiena ing him for his injuries he asked whether he had a lawyer, and sug gested Kreizvogel.

The physician said lie might have recommended his friend if the patient first assed him to suggest a lawyer. -Violated Law. Personal Notes. Carrlngton Letter man track. Baxter Member of golf team.

Cervlnt Letter man football, basketball. H. Wilfred Lilly Manager of cross-country team. McOratty President of dramatic society-leading roles In all dramatic MeLoughhn Editor-in-chief of Tomahawk, Weekly school paper. Phelan Letter man tennis eaptaln.

Power Alternate commencement speaker clayed Important roles la dramatic productions. Quinn letter man track Eastern Inter-collefliate outdoor 100-vard sprint champion. Rellly Art editor of Purple Patcher, senior year book. Verrilll brought out that in Tie case of Madeline Caliendo, an infant, of 110 Douglas Jamaica, Knez-vogel violated the law by settling the case for $150 without securing a court order fixing his fee. The lawyer retained half the settlement.

Philip Bruno of 6917 New Utrecht this boro, testified that he was an infant, in the eyes of the law, when Kreizvogel brought a personal injury suit in his behalf. His father, as guardian, received $4,291 for hlni. Held Out $19 Too Much. Verrilll produced a court order authorizing the settlement of the boy's case at $6,500, and fixing the attorney's fee at $2,160. According to this, the child should have received $4,340, or $49 more than was paid over.

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