Man Policeman Dies Saving Stranger on East River
Police officer Robert J. Witzgerald died after falling from a trolley into the East River while attempting to prevent Edward H. Walker from harming himself. Rescue crews searched the river but recovered no body, as Walker recounted a graphic, frenzied scene and the officer’s bravery.
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Shows Pan a Oven: Market Report From New York
Fragmentary financial note from New York signals mixed activity in January with cautious optimism. The piece cites a last year comparison, a banker's outlook, and a modest $8,090,700 value, suggesting tentative market momentum amid uncertainty.
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Night school enrollment soars with 300 applicants
More than 300 people applied for enrollment in evening schools last night, a large demand not seen before. The Evening Schools Committee, chaired by Charles E. Matthews, will organize enrollment at School 8 9 on Monday evening and expects most applicants to pursue basic instruction.
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Stampede Injures Sixty Children At Performance
Telegraph report describes a panic during a show as a larger crowd surged for admission. Children in the audience were knocked down trampled and piled in aisles and on stairways amid fear and chaos.
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Journal
Mills Milliken Bonds Interest Schedule Noted
August Heckscher and William J. Ward Fok as receivers in New York District Court report anticipated interest on Milliken bonds. Coupons due January, sixteen days before maturity, with payments falling on specified dates.
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New York
Vanderbilt Receives HGR License in Mississippi
Telegraph report notes Vanderbilt obtains HGR license in Mississippi, marking a regulatory milestone. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate formal approval and official recognition.
Deposition Sought From Mrs. Thaw On Son's Early Life
A plan outlines defense aims to compel Mrs. William Thaw to testify by deposition regarding the early life of her son. The recital is presented as a key element in the defense strategy and is noted as not forgotten.
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Ail McLane Thomissen
Thaw Case Moves Amid Talk of Commission Testimony
A report from New York on January 1 describes ongoing Thaw hearings with Harry K Thaw and defense plans. Officials discuss Mrs Evelyn Thaw and a possible commission visit, while Little and O'Reilly coordinate interviews and testimony for the defense strategy.
Subways at risk after Parker Building disaster in NYC
Officials shut traffic in the city tube south of FortySecond Street as water floods the Parker Building cellar after a skyscraper fire. Fire engines pump thousands of tons of water for hours, risking collapse of the foundation and blocking transit to thousands of workers. Firefighters and police work amid dangerous conditions. several are injured, with some in Bellevue and St Vincent hospitals.
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Spinaes na eee Cala prominent Bart 48 cure to pleeus
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Liberty Sought for Thompson Held in Harrison Case
Friends of Albert Thompson of 916 Chirk Place, this city, say he was arrested on his boat Idle Hour after a woman's body was found in Lamp Black Swamp Harrison. A grand jury is expected to consider the case next week. Police allege the suspect’s wife acted as an accessory before and after the murder.
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Claflin Company Elects Officers and Reports Strong 1907 Earnings
At a noon meeting of H B Claflin Company directors in Edward Nugent's office 68 Broad Street officers were elected: John Claflin president John O Eames vice president Dexter N Force treasurer George E Armstrong secretary Stewart W Eames assistant treasurer. Report shows after taxes salaries and expenses profits of 504 098 93 with common stock earnings for 1907 at 17 65 percent. The July August and September period was very large and highly profitable.
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Edward Nugent
Broad Street
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John O. Eames
Dexter N. Force
George E. Armstrong
Stewart W. Eames
Avery
Combine Against Taft Reported in Telegraph Dispatch
A telegraphic update from Riois Street roams hints at a political clash against Taft. The terse item suggests a planned combine edge in the Taft opposition movement.
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Police Investigate Woman’s Death In Newark Area
Police probe the death of Mrs. Nancy Davis of 572 Third Avenue after the County Physician invoked an investigation. C W England, claimed patent medicine work and former Newark physician, denied treating her and showed no current license. He was released after police found no evidence tying him to the death.
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J England
Pastor Curtis Tea Lawa Called to Brooklyn Church
Telegraphed from Brooklyn January news reports that the Rev Curtis Tea Lawa D D pastor of the First Forest Church Baltimore has received a unanimous call to lead the Teene Avenue Pree Brooklyn church succeeding Dr D D sare who resigns to join a religious college.
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Secat Charch Sons Tone Ae ‘Iroen Hicksnood College
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May Reorganize Brooklyn Trust Co
In a court filing the Brooklyn Trust Co is ordered to reorganize with the court setting a timetable for the process. A receiver will oversee the assets and monitor compliance as the parties finalize an agreement and the court assigns a date to proceed.
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Swift Named Prosecutor Endorsement S A Raging City Committee Divides On Swift Endorsement
Judge Addison Swift was endorsed by the Republican City Committee for Prosecutor to succeed Nicholas C. J. English whose term ends in April. Moxon led opposition favoring John E. English, with votes split as the Eleventh ward opposed Swift while most backed him. Eldridge's name also discussed for a clerkship and committee chairmanship amid questions of qualifications and proper process.
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Republican City Committee
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John R. Moxon
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Elizabeth Commercial College Winter Term Opens
The Elizabeth Commercial College announces the winter term is now in session. Night classes and individual instruction available, with attendance required from the start. Address 207-209 Broad Street. Tel E Messieule, principal.
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