Vanderbilt Ball Big in Prospect Amid Death in Paris
New York society fears the January 27 Vanderbilt ball may be postponed after Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt dies in Paris. Tradesmen dread loss of up to 142000 dollars in gowns, flowers, music, and services as preparations for a grand event unfold.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Astor
New York Society
Bradley Martin
Vanderbilt
Derbilt
Apportionment Board elects secretary in open session clash
The Apportionment Board met at City Hall to organize with the mayor as chairman and John H. Sullivan elected secretary. City press access was debated and partially allowed during department appropriation discussions. Superintendent Wells sought a $1,000,000 lump sum. the board sent his petition to the law department to decide if a lump sum is permissible or if itemized funding is required.
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City Hall
John H. Sullivan
Kiley
Common Council
Barry
Sullivan
Minot
Streets Wells
Wells
Law Department
President declines Hoar request on peace commission instructions
The President says it is incompatible with the public interest to supply the Senate with the instructions given the American peace commissioners. The main reason cited is that publishing confidential instructions could jeopardize the treaty’s consummation since it remains subject to action in Spain after Senate ratification.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
Spain
Colonel George P. Webster Dies Prominent Lawyer and Tammany Leader
New York Jan 11 Colonel George P Webster a well known lawyer and Tammany Hall figure died at his home He born in Watertown Conn seventy one years ago He once served as Newport Ky public prosecutor His vote kept Kentucky from seceding at Civil War start He joined the federal army and rose to assistant quartermaster general retiring as colonel He moved to New York City about twenty five years ago
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New York
George P. Webster
Tammany Hall
Watertown
Conn
Newport
New York City
Harvard under graduates revive track team effort
At a meeting of Harvard undergraduates last evening the trainer Lathrop captain Roche and W F Garcelon denied Harvard planned to quit the intercollegiate association. They dismissed reports that Mott Haven would be cut this year and urged men to try out. Lathrop said the initial work would be light to gauge possibilities.
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Lathrop
Roche
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Mott Haven
Architectural Commission urged to govern Boston plans
Boston architects press for a seven member architectural commission to review public and private building plans including a natatorium and a new city hall. The body would act as a buffer between art and commerce, preserve skylines, and guide future development. A legislative hearing was sought after last night’s debate.
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Exchange Club
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Boston
South Cove
Dreyfus Affair Inquiry Ordered by French Justice Minister
Paris reports that Justice Minister Lebret will pursue an inquiry into M. de Beaurepaire's latest accusations against the Court of Cassation. Mazeau, first president, appointed to investigate the charges while Beaurepaire claims judges favored Dreyfus and related inquiries.
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Paris
M. Quesnay de Beaurepaire
Court of Cassation
Echo de Paris
Loew
M. Bard
Dreyfus
M. de Beaurepaire
Picquart
M. Lebret
M. Mazeau
Miss Gould Plans Reception for Brother's Honor Socialites Highlight Vanderbilt Ties
New York social notes discuss Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Miss Emily Vanderbilt Sloane in demanding society circles. The Vanderbilts distance from recent nuptials and announce Emily Sloane Ham mond wedding plans set for April 5 at St Bartholomews Church with a large bridal party. The couple’s families prepare events including dinners and dances amid evolving social alignments.
Beauperaire Appeals Dreyfus Case to Deputies
Beaurrepaire, resigning president of the civil section at the Court of Cassation, issued a proclamation titled An Appeal to the Deputies urging removal of the Dreyfus case from the court. He decries the criminal chamber and appeals for action amid the Dreyfus affair.
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Dreyfus
Criminal Chamber
Paris
M. Quesney de Beaurepaire
Court of Cassation
Diamond Shoal Lightship Repairing at Portsmouth Va
Diamond Shoal lightship No 69 arrived Norfolk Monday and is now at Portsmouth Va repairing after a January 6 gale swept her from anchor. Captain Blumm reports the anchor stock split under the force of the wind and the vessel’s anchor remained on the bottom. The steam powered lightship will be replaced on station as soon as practicable.
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Diamond Shoal
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Blumm
Icebound Fishermen Report Harsh Storms At Cape Ann Fleet
Fishermen arriving at T wharf describe seas coated in ice inches thick with rigs and sails stiffened. Captain Frank Nunan from Sylvie M. Nunan endures frostbite while hauling haddock and cod from a bitter cold voyage off Cape Ann. Several other vessels report heavy ice and large hauls as prices rise for haddock and cod. Two sailors from Edith Emery, stranded south of Block Island, are rescued after a day adrift, to be brought home aboard Cox & Green.
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Old Boreas
Jack Frost
Frank Nunan
Sylvie M
Nunan
Cape Ann
Horace B. Parker
Georges
Haddock
Wollis
Rosie
Hake
Maud
Mattie Brundage
Poltock
Thomas Brundage
Vineyard Haven
Messrs
William Murphy
William Simpson
Boston
Edith Emery
Block Island
Cox & Green
Thompseusa
Newport News
Cux & Green
Sloane Family Plans Dinner for Miss Sloane and Fiance
A social note records a similar affair at 14 West Fifty-seventh Street for Miss Sloane and her fiancé Mr. Hammond. Mr and Mrs William Douglas Sloane will host a dinner for their daughter and Mr Hammond on January 20.
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West Fifty-seventh Street
Miss Sloane
Mr. Hammond
William Douglas Sloane
Miss Helen Gould Reenters Society With Two Receptions
New York society notes Helen Gould resumes hosting with two large receptions at Fifth Avenue and Forty seventh Street residences starting January 18. The return follows her wartime philanthropy including a $100,000 government gift and support for War Relief Association efforts, solidifying her status as a premier hostess with vast wealth.
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Helen
Gould
Fifth Avenue
Fortyseventh Street
Frank
War Relief Association
Montauk
East Fifteenth Street
May Goelet
Ogden Goelet
Helen Gould
Irvington-on-the- Hudson
Elopers Die In Wreck Near Bound Brook New Jersey
Mary Schweinkey and George Joseph, both 18 from Shamokin Pennsylvania, eloped after parental opposition. They rode a trolley toward Mt. Carmel then boarded a train to marry. The girl was killed instantly. the fiancé died later at Muhlenberg Hospital Plainfield.
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N. J
Mary Schweinkey
George Joseph
Shamokin
Penn
Mt. Carmel
Metropolis
Muhlenberg Hospital
Plainfield
Patti's Wedding Plans in Brecon Wales for Patti and Baron Cedarstrom
London Jan 11 Great preparations are under way at Brecon South Wales for the marriage of Mme Patti two weeks hence January 25 to Baron Cedarstrom eldest son of the late Baron Claes Erdad Cedarstrom.
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London
Brecon
South Wales
Mme
Patti
Baron Cedarstrom
Claes Erdad Cedarstrom
Rescued Crew From Fanny Arthur Arrives on Ems
The steamer Ems from Genoa Naples and Gibraltar reached New York today with as passengers the chief mate and nine men from the schooner Fanny Arthur rescued at sea.
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New York
Jan. U
Ems
Genoa
Naples
Gibraltar
Wool Manufactures Hear Hope After Hard Times
At the National Association of Wool Manufacturers 34th annual meeting in Young's Hotel, officers were elected led by President William H. Halle. The secretary S N D North warned of a year of anxiety and hardship, but the group voiced hope for better times ahead and discussed the Dingley tariff's impact on the market and tariff stability.
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National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Young’s Hotel
William H. Halle
Charles H. Harding
Philadelphia
James Phillips, Jr
John N. Carpenter
New Jersey
Benjamin Phipps
Boston
S. N. D. North
N. D. North
William C. Greene
Peacedale
R. I
C. T. H. Woodbury
Steamers Transfer to American Flag in Santiago
The Menedez line of steamers, Cuba's key coastwise mail service, shifted all ships from Spanish to American registration. A luncheon aboard the Josefita celebrated the move. The line’s commodore urged General Wood’s health and expressed confidence under his leadership, hoping the military Governor would govern Cuba one day.
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Santiago
Menedez
Josefita
General Wood
Nera Wood
Cuba
House committee backs Hawaiian bill with minority report reserved
Washington January 11. The House committee on territories reached a final agreement to report the Hawaiian bill favorably. Democrats on the committee reserved the right to issue a minority report opposing several features of the measure.
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
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