Van Wyck Emerges as New York Mayor-Elect in 1904 Pulse
From obscurity to the national stage, Robert A. Van Wyck rises as Tammany Hall’s mayoral candidate. Once a city court judge, he earned broad popularity in Brooklyn and across Greater New York. Croker and Sheehan selected him, and the race shifted from unlikely to imminent as the campaign unfolded.
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NEW Yrk
Tammany
Robert A. van Wyck
Greater New York
United Stats
Robert van Wyck
New York Democratic
van Wyck
Greater
New York
Tammany Hall
Richard Croker
Sheehan
Party
New England Forecast Warmer With Light Winds
Forecast for New England calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures with northwest to westerly winds. Eastern Newark likewise expected fair and warmer with westerly winds.
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New England
Newark
Death Alters Course of Van Wyck Campaign
George's death reshapes New York politics as Van Wyck supporters praise his people touch and Croker's preannouncement vote estimate proves accurate. The Democrat has shown wisdom and generosity on the bench, influencing cases important to trade and commerce.
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George
van Wyck
Richard Croker
New York
Fire Department reshuffle in Boston outlined by officials
District Chief Cheswell is expected to be promoted to acting chief, with Assistant Chief Cheswell named for the vacancy and Chief Regan retirement prompting the changes. District Chief Mullen remains in South Boston as Cheswell moves up, while Ryan and McDonough switch districts and Eagan moves to East Boston. Captain Griffin of Engine 41, Brighton, is noted among the roster shifts.
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Russell
John W. Re
Willam Teswell
District 4
Cheswell
Fire Department
Regan
Bulfinch Street
Mason Street
Boston
Mullen
South Boston
Ryan
Brighton
District 3
Fort Hill Square
Eagan
East Boston
McDonough
Bowdoin Street
Griffin
Engine
Desperate Klondike Winter Conditions Reported
A Skaguay dispatch notes exceptional weather at Lake Bennett Lindermann and mild spells after a cold snap. Argonauts push over Chilcoot Pass with Indians retreating, while a Kansas City physician narrowly survives after being found benumbed in a cache.
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Seattle
Wash
Skaguay
Alaska
Lake Bennett
Lindermann
Dawson
Lake Tagish
Summit
Chilcoot Pass
Chilcoot
Kansas City
Confesses Killing Father in Leverett Street Home
Tomasso Caciola, 19, was arrested in South Boston yesterday on a charge of murdering his father Antonio at the elder Caciola’s Leverett street home on Friday noon. He gave a full confession to police.
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Tomasso Caciola
Boston
Antonio
Leverett Street
Burglars Blow Safe At Bank of Shipshewana
In Ligonier Indiana on November 3 burglars entered the Bank of Shipshewana. They blew open the safe and stole valuable papers and $5000 in cash before escaping on a hand car.
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Ligonier
Ind
Bank of
Shipshewana
District chief appointment likely for Cheswell
Cheswell is expected to be appointed district chief and assigned to that district. District Chief Cheswell was interviewed at headquarters on Bulfinch Street and declined to discuss the matter, deferring to Commissioner Russell for details.
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Cheswell
Bulfinch Street
Russell
Trouble in Tremont Temple Over Tea Room Manager
Caroline H. Chute, longtime Tremont Temple tea rooms manager, faces trespass charges after clashing with a new board over resignation. She refused to leave, was arrested for trespassing, bonded, and released. The case unfolds as she vows to contest the board’s authority in court.
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Caroline H. Chute
Tremont Temple
McCausland
Oceania M. Corey
Chute
Zelaya Birthday Celebrations Marred by Brother's Death
In Managua yesterday the birth anniversary of President Zelaya drew congratulations but ended in solemnity as his brother, Senor Francisco P. Zelaya, died suddenly from paralytic shock, described as an eminent citizen.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Senor
Francisco P. Zelaya
Quinn of Kilkenny Dead in London
Thomas Quinn former Kilkenny MP from 188 to 1892 died in London at an unspecified age. His service in the House of Commons marked a noted contribution to Irish representation in Parliament.
Waterville Jails Tramps For Ninety Days
Waterville city government orders all vagrants found within city limits jailed for ninety days effective tonight.
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Waterville
Ohio figures roil as Bushnell foe gains in close Ohio counties
In Columbus on November 3 1900 Ohio Republicans and Democrats claimed statewide tickets while House and Senate counts shifted. Fusionists in Cincinnati influence uncertain votes as close counties risk protracted canvasses and possible joint-ballot control.
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Columbus
Ohio
Democratic State Committee
Republican State Committee
Senate
House
Wood County
Cincinnati
Voigt
Jones
McLean for President and Senate Opposition Rumors
Dems at state headquarters discuss McLean for 1900 presidential nomination and Hanna facing possible opposition for Senate. Republicans claim smaller GOP plurality and tighter legislature margins may limit contests and keep joint-ballot margins close. Continued on page 5.
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John R. McLean
Ohio Democracy
Hanna
Senate
McLean
State Senate
House
General Assembly
Three Crewmen in Jeopardy After Fortuna-Briery Collision
Boston bound schooner Fortuna collided with the Edward E. Briery twenty miles south of Montauk Point. Three Fortuna crewmen who remained aboard after the rescue attempt are likely alive, drifting south of Long Island. The Briery, carrying coal from Newport News to Portsmouth, limped to Vineyard Haven for repairs.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Fortuna
Montauk Point
Edward E. Briery
Long Island
Ross
Briery
The
Newport News
Portsmouth
Montauk Light
Chase
Cook
Asee
Ro Fortuna
Boston
Eckels to Accept Presidency of Chicago Bank
Washington reports James H. Eckels comptroller of the currency will become president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago, elected yesterday. His term as comptroller lasts until April 1898, but he will assume the Chicago post on January 1 due to director pressure. successor likely C G Dawes of Vilinois.
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Washington
James H. Eckels
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Attempted assassination at Clifton home in Cincinnati
Mrs John Henry, a wealthy Cincinnati socialite, narrowly escaped when gardener Lindsay Neighbert, fired two shots during breakfast. A female servant intervened and forced the man out. Neighbert was later found dead with a bullet in his head.
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Cincinnati
John Henry
Clifton
Lindsay Neighbert
Neighbert
Boston Train Held Up by Masked Robbers
In Litchfield Illinois two men with revolvers boarded the Buffalo New York and Boston limited on the Wabash after it left for Boston. They compelled passengers to surrender valuables. The haul ranged from 70 to 80 dollars and a gold watch.
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Litchfield
Ill
Buffalo
New York
Boston Limited
Wabash
Wuet
Date well named receiver for Midland road
W O Datewell was appointed receiver for the Chicago and Southeastern Midland road. Petitioners for the receiver were John Morrison John Dooley and others.
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Lebanon
Ind
W. O. Datewell
John Morrison
John Dooley
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