City Hall Discharges, Vet Job Fight Draw Attention
Discharges in the street and water departments are approved by the Mayor and to be carried out by Superintendent Wheeler who is battling a heavy cold. The city veterinarian post to succeed Dr Lee is contested between Dr Murphy and Dr Howard with Dr Owara seen as likely to win.
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Wheeler
Water Department
City Hall
Lee
Murphy
Brighton
Howard
Ward 2
Republican Committee
Owara
McLellan Seeks Dissolution of Lederer Company
George B. McLellan of New York city, former vice president, filed an application with Attorney-General Maines to start a Supreme Court action to dissolve the George W. Lederer Company on grounds of insolvency. A hearing was adjourned for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Maines
Supreme Court
George W. Lederer Company
New York City
George B. McLellan
Rail bosses clash over New York Central plans here
A collection of quotes argues over bringing New York Central influence to Boston and New England. Figures including William O Blaney George A Crocker George A Marden Edward Atkinson and Rev Charles F Dole weigh franchise sales and regional growth as Boston reactions differ on ownership and rail efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
William O. Blaney
Massachusetts
New York
George A. Crocker
Boston & Albany
George A. Marden
Edward Atkinson
Charles F. Dole
Boston
John D. Bryant
High water crashes ships and bridges on Buffalo Creek
Heavy ice and flooding on Buffalo Creek cause $100000 damage to docks and shipping. Whaleback Thomas Wilson breaks from moorings and hits Hoyt and No. 123, followed by Carnegie and Buffalo at the dock. The Wilson then rams Cleveland & Buffalo docks, injuring boat and structure as the Michigan street bridge is damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Creek
Thomas Wilson
Hoyt
No. 123
Carnegie
Michigan Street
Wilson
Cleveland & Buffalo
Momentous Trial Attacks Mrs Molineux as Motive for Murder
In the Roland Molineux trial for Mrs. Katherine J. Adams murder, Assistant District Attorney Osborne lashes at Mrs. Molineux as the motive, provoking clashes with defense counsel Weeks. The jury panel faces possible deliberation tomorrow amid illness and courtroom drama.
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Mrs. Molineux
New York
Osborne
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Goff
Manheim Brown
Molineux
Blanche Chesebrough
Barnet
Reform Club Discusses Leases of Boston and Albany Rail Lines
Massachusetts Reform Club led by Moorfield Storey meets at Youngs Hotel to debate the interests of the city and Commonwealth in the Boston and Albany and Fitchburg leases. About ninety members attend including George A. Marden Charles F. Dole and others as William O. Blaney argues for New York Central access to Boston.
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Massachusetts Reform Club
Moorfield Storey
Young’s Hotel
Commonwealth
Boston & Albany
Fitchburg
Reform Club
George A. Marden
Charles F. Dole
William Turtle
House Committee On
James J. Myers
House
Edward Atkinson
William O. Blaney
George A. Crocker
Boston
New York Central
West Shore
Buffalo
Vanderbilts
Miyyo
York Central
Ton & Albany
New York
Retreat Across Tugela Reported With Heavy Losses
London reports Great Disappointment as General MacDonald orders a withdrawal to Modder River. Boer forces claim British defeat at Colenso amid rumors of heavy casualties and strategic setback.
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London
MacDonald
Modder River
Colenso
Buller Withdraws From Vaal Krantz After Cross Fire
Special dispatch from Spearman's Camp reports General Buller's forces withdrew due to Boer cross fire and the impossibility of intrenching Vaal Krantz. Dated yesterday noon, the note was filed from Spearman's Camp.
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London
Spearman
Vaal Krantz
Buller
Buller Driven Back Again In Ladysmith Relief Bid
London reports Buller has been driven back after a third attempt to relieve Ladysmith. One account says he retired over the Tugela. No losses detailed, but feared heavy as at Spion Kop. Public reaction tempered by belief he could not hold his position.
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Molineux
Mr. Osborne
London
Buller
Ladysmith
Tugela
Spion Kop
War Office
Aden
Balfour
House of Commons
Berlin
Buller Retreat Reported After Boer Bombardment
London reports Buller driven back after a third failed attempt to break Boer lines to relieve Ladysmith. British forces fell back to Krantz Kloof and Molins Drift positions amid unconfirmed heavy losses. Details withheld by the War Office amid censoring and conflicting notices.
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Buller
Krantz Kloof
Ladysmith
Molins Drift
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S. Vorenberg & Co
Washington and Hanover
Lederer
John F. Barry
New England
All America
All England
E. E. Southard
M. Sussman
Messie Southard
Sussman
Chess Board
the . T
Sunday Post
George H. Walcott
Stewart
Freedman
Fisher Ames
America
Ames
Fair
Washington
Crosby
Lot A
Riverdale
Winthrop
C Per Pough
Lot
Plain and
Syreye
Round Willow
Tr David
Thorp & Martin CO
Milk Street
John D Bryant
Boston and
Ts.myers G.amarden
VO. Elaterny Geo. U. Crocker
Revichasf Dole
N. Y. Central
Recorder Golf
Blanche
Setit
Cornish
Weeks
Krantz Kloopf
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