Traction Saga Reveals Brady Ryan Actions in 1902 Deal
Grand Jury minutes reveal Thomas F. Ryan detailing Anthony N. Brady's involvement in buying the Wall and Cortlandt Street Ferries Railroad, the Metropolitan Securities Company purchase, and alleged political campaign fund transfers tied to the 1900 Bryan-McKinley contests. Ryan cites profits, losses, and negotiations with William C. Whitney, with Valley of cash movements explained as loans or refunds.
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Thomas F. Ryan
Anthony N. Brady
Manhattan Traction
Grand Jury
Victor J. Dowling
Supreme Court
Mr. Ryan
Wall & Cortlandt Street Ferries
Metropolitan Securities Company
McKinley-Bryan
Ryan
Vreeland
Metropolitan Street Railway
William Co. Whitney
Jerome
Brady
Wall & Cortlandt Street Ferries Company
Road
William C. Whitney
Brooklyn
Bronx
Street Railways
New York
Toome
Lauterbach
Cravath
Prince Helle Sagan Pursued in Genoa to Naples Trek
Prince Helle Sagan arrived in Genoa en route to Naples to meet Mme Anna Gould. He refused to reveal details or identity, while reporters chased him at dinner. Gould sailed from Gibraltar aboard the Kaiser Friedrich der Grosse to travel Italy after Naples.
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Genoa
Helle Sagan
Paris
Naples
Mme
Anna Gould
Gibraltar
Italy
Leavine
Prince Trelie
Tran
Turin
Pisa
Annette Chapin
Sticha Chase
Prince Hette
America
Mme. Gould
Thief Returns Partial Loot From Glen Ridge Golf Club Theft
Part of the loot from the Glen Ridge Golf Club locker theft returned to Wardwell G. Thomas. A mail envelope from New York contained $1200 in negotiable notes but no identifying clues. Cash and a gold water set were not recovered, and club members were questioned in a tense investigation.
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Ito
New York Times
Montclair
N.c
Glen Ridge
Wardwell G. Thomas
Mr.Thomas
Golf Club
New York
Thomas
G. Smith
Board of Trustees
Smith
Woman Finds 7000 Hidden Cash In Door Panel
Mrs Ann Elizabeth Horton testifying as executrix described discovering seven thousand dollars concealed in a secret panel inside her late father William T Wilkins Whitestone home door. The estate valued in the thousands faced division among Horton sisters and other relatives amid legal scrutiny.
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Ann Elizabeth Horton
Whitestone
Queens
Daniel Noble
William T. Wilkins
Jiorton
Wilkins
van ‘Siclen
Thaw Signs For a Fight At Matteawan
James G. Graham of New York obtained a court order directing Dr. Amos T. Baker Acting Superintendent of Matteawan to permit Harry K. Thaw to sign a habeas corpus petition to produce him in court. Thaw looked pleased as the signature was obtained and the plan to appear in Newburgh Saturday was hinted. Thaw's mother in Pittsburgh learned of his new attorney and possible escape from Matteawan, surprising the family who suspected no funds for outside help.
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Pishkigl Landing
James G. Grahim
Willam Street
New York
James Morsehauser
Poughkeepsie
Amos T. Baker
Matteawan State Hospital
Harry K. Thaw
Graham
New York State
Thaw
Pittsburg
Wiliam
Matteawan
Harry
Shipping News Reports From Atlantic Readings
Incoming vessels reported by wireless positions include SS Havana 120 miles south of Scotland Lightship at 10 PM yesterday and SS Comanche 30 miles north of Diamond Shoals at noon yesterday. Arrivals listed: SS Rotterdam in Amsterdam, SS Nueces Key West, SS Sabine Brunswick, SS Clothilde Cuneo Port Antonio with dates.
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Finance
Wireless
Scotland
Havana
Comanche
Diamond Shoals
Prinz August Wilhelm
Sandy
Hook
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Nueces
Key West
Sabine
Brunswick
Clothilde Cuneo
Port Antonio
Varsity Show Chorus Goes on Strike Over Program Names
The Cap n Kidd and Company chorus at New York University refuses to rehearse after being left off the opening programme for the Corneste Lyceum show. Led by AL Se Magrath, the strike demands include being listed and receiving free tickets. Exec Committee votes pending. chorus threatens to derail the production without concessions.
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Cap'n Kidd and Company
New York Uniersity
Corneste Lyceum
Deems ‘Taylor
AL Se. Magrath
Magrath
Varsity
Dramatic
JH Sherifr
van Bomel
PHO
Willy
Thg
Bioeh Recen Hy
Bloch
Chapel
Particuarly
Openhagen
America
Scandinavia
Germany
Oxford
Cambridge
Deputies in Orchard Street Riot Detain Seven Men
Sheriff Foley's deputies faced a vegetable and goods throwing riot at Samuel Konwasky's 262 Orchard Street last night. Seven men were arrested. four bailed, three sent to Night Court where Magistrate Walsh fined two $1 each. Samuel Temaire of 208 First Avenue was fined $2 for releasing the deputies' horse.
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Foley
Samuel Konwasky
Orchard Street
K Konwasky
Eldridge Street
Walsh
Samuel Temaire
First Avenue
Newpotent Calcium Chloride Claim Promises Youth
An unidentified advertisement from Mecklenburg touts calcium chloride as a blood purifier and skin remedy with claims of youth and health benefits sold widely. No verifiable clinical backing is provided.
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Mecklenburg
Gold Exports Seen Reaching 4 to 5 Million
The era of large exports continues as estimates place gold shipments to Paris between 4 and 5 million dollars with a 1.5 million dollar lot reserved at the Assay Office yesterday. Market rates showed sterling demand rising. banks weigh effects of government fund withdrawals on future exports. A potential bond issue abroad by the Pennsylvania Railroad was discussed as a factor that could influence the gold movement.
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Paris
National Bank
Pennsylvania Railroad
Europe
Ladew's Yacht Rescues Star on Sea Save Crew
The steam schooner Columbia owned by J. Harvey Ladew rescued the crew of the Charleston fishing schooner Star on Board after Star on Board sprang a leak near Fernandina. The Star sailed with sails blown away and water flooding in. Captain Bond of the Columbia secured a line and the Star crew climbed aboard after being submerged. Skipper Robert Galmier said Star was stormbound and had lost all sails before reefing.
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Columbia
J. Harvey Ladew
Florida
Bond
Charleston
Star
Fernandina
Capt
Robert Galmier
Girl Killed by Shock in Metuchen Fire Blast
Miss Daisy Martin a 20 year old night operator for the New York and New Jersey Telephone Company in Metuchen died from nervous prostration after a boiler explosion at Metuchen Station. A heavy iron fragment hurled through the office window but she remained at her post answering calls before collapsing. Funeral announced for Friday.
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Newe York
New. Brunswick
N. J
Daisy Martin
Isaac Martin
Metuchen
New York
Martin
Dog to Have Funeral for Rescued Fox Pup Tootsie
In Brooklyn on Dumont Avenue East New York a family dog named Tootsie sacrificed herself to wake Isidor and Mrs. Dubeslitter during a two story fire. Battalion Chief Donahue retrieved the smoke filled home and the pup suffocated. Children who knew Tootsie will officiate at the funeral in the backyard.
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Dument Avenue
East New
York
Tootsie
Fox Ae
Isidor Dubeslitter
Dumont Avenue
South Orange Considers Quiet Hours Ordinance
An ordinance to curb barking dogs crowing fowls and other noises from 10 PM to 6 AM was introduced by a South Orange Board of Trustees member whose term ends May 4. It carries a $5 fine per offense and does not specify arrest procedures.
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Board of Trustees of
South Orange
Twelve Gallant Firemen Upset in New Rochelle Trash Toward Fire
Union Hose Company wagon carrying twelve volunteers overturned at Main Street and Franklin Avenue during a call to New Rochelle Coal and Lumber Company. Many firemen were buried under the wagon but were rescued. George Matern and Henry March suffered bad bruises. Fire was soon extinguished with a few water packets.
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New York Times
New Rochelle
New Rochelle Coal and Lumber Company
Union Hose Company
Main Street
Franklin Avenue
George Matern
Henry March
DEWEY'S PORT WINE AND OLIVE CO. N Sells Both
H. T. Dewey & Sons Co. advertises port wine and olives as a great restorer. Located at 138 Fulton St. in New York.
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Dewey’ S
H. T. Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
Ady
Pennsylvania Railroad completes 40 million bond financing plan
Wall Street reports a long term 40 million or more bond issue by the Pennsylvania Railroad secured by a lien on the New York terminal. Underwriting led by I Kuhn Loeb Co, with substantial foreign placement and a possible 4 percent rate. Proceeds to fund this year’s road requirements and potential further improvements depending on market reception.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Wall Street
Ikuhn, Loeb & Co
Pennsylvania
New York Terminal
Paris
New York
Pennsylvania Equipment Trust
Pennsylvania Company
Lincoln Admits Beard After Grace Bedell Letter
Special to The New York Times Omaha April 21. Lincoln writes to Grace Bedell now Mrs. Billings of Delphos Kan confirming he grew whiskers after her advise. The beard dispute arose from a statue funded by public school children showing Lincoln without a beard.
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New York Times
Omaha
Neb
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Grace Bedell
Billings
Delphos
Kan
Washington
Rich Man's Son a Burglar in Bedford Case
A jury in White Plains finds De Witt Thompson guilty of burglary in the third degree. The rich heir owned many New York and Brooklyn properties and was linked to multiple arson attempts in Bedford causing about 100000 in damages. The Livermore home fire led to a 20000 diamond loss. Thompson faces Brooklyn shooting accusations as well.
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New York Times
White Plains
de Witt Thompson
New York
Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn
Adams & Smith
Bedford
Thompsons
John R. Livermore
Wall Street
Fanny Iselin
Olver Iselin
Livermore
Thompson
Justice Patterson Confined at Home After Eye Surgery
Justice Edward Patterson of the Appellate Division has been home for several days at 124 East Thirty-ninth Street suffering from an ulcerated right eye. An operation was performed last Monday and he hopes to resume duties in a day or two. Ad mentions stylish eyeglasses at Spencers 31 Maiden Lane.
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Edward Patterson
Appellate Division
The
Supreme Court
Thirty-ninth Street
Pensacola Riots Renewed In Streetcar Attack
In Pensacola on April 21 a mob of about twenty five attacked a city streetcar, fatally wounding conductor G Hoffman as troops had restored order earlier in the week. Stenographer W L Wittich Jr was fired while boarding a car. troops arrived after three shots were fired. No arrests were made.
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Pensacola
Fila
G. Hoffman
W.L. Wittich, Jr
Perfect Cop Sergeant Tubbs Dies After Heart Attack
Sergeant Cornelius T. Tubbs known as the perfect cop died at Witchel's Feet East Fifteenth Street and Neet Read Sheepshead Bay from a heart attack. He reported sick at the Sheepshead Bay Police Station and died before Dr. Poole arrived. He was a popular officer and son of John Tubbs who had the cah privilege at White Star Line piers.
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Cornelius T. Tubbs
Witchel’s Ifeet
East Fifteenth Street
Neet Read
Sheepshead Bay
Sheepshead Ebay
John W. Poole
Sindh
John Tubbs
White Star Line
Russian Actress Robbed During Benefit at Webster Hall
Mme Komisarzhovsky the Russian actress was robbed after a thief entered her dressing room at Webster Hall 719 Toast Street during a charity performance for the Russian poor. Two brooches were stolen one adorned with diamonds and the other with pearls. The theft was reported to Police Headquarters after the act.
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Mme. Komisarzhovsky
Webster Hall
Toast Tieventh Street
Mme. Komisarzhevsky
Czar
Fire Engine and Car Crash on Madison and Scam mel Streets
Fire engine no 11 responding to a blaze collided with a Grand Street trolley at Jackson and Grand Streets. Lieutenant De Sire and Engineer Thomas Mallioner were thrown to the street with bruises. Motorman Charles McEnery was arrested and held in bail set at s606. Horses unharmed.
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Rueman
Charles Fisher
Madison
Scammel Streets
Jackson
Grand Streets
de Sire
Charles McEnery
Grand Street
Fisher
Thomas Maiioner
McLinery
Walsh
Merry Widow Hat Life Buoy Rescue at Wade Park Lake
Miss Zelma Davis 20 attempted suicide by drowning in Wade Park Lake using a large Merry Widow hat as a buoy. Passerby William Davidson pulled her from the water after she plunged from the Shoat dock. a park employee arrived with a boat. She is recovering in St. Clair Hospital and gave her address as 020 Fruit Avenue.
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Nee York Times
Cleveland
Onie
Zelma Davis
Wade Park Lake
William Davidson
Cory Avenue
St. Clair Hospital
Fruit Avenue
Ice Forms on Barbour Pond and Morris Canal in Paterson
Residents on Paterson west side woke to thick ice on Barbour Pond and the Morris Canal after a cold night. The unusual April ice prompts local weather prophets to predict extended cold unless a snowstorm arrives.
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New York Times
Paterson
N. J
Barbour’ Pond
Morris Canal
Child Falls Into City Sewer Rescue by Local Driver
Joseph Hess, son of Joseph Hess, fell through a sewer manhole at the corner of Twenty fourth Street and First Avenue and was rescued minutes later by William Hayes, a truck driver, who descended the shaft with a rope tied to him. Patrolman Leonard pulled the child to safety after Hayes located him in the ten foot deep sewer. A Bellevue Hospital surgeon reported the child was not seriously hurt.
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Tittle
Joseph Hess
East Twenty-fourth Street
Twenty-fourth Street
First Avenue
William Hayes
East Thirty-eighth Street
Joseph
Hayes
Leonard
East Twentysecond Street
Bellevueospital
Spiritualist Mrs May Pepper-Vanderbilt Ill in Lynn
Mrs May Pepper-Vanderbilt, noted spiritualist, is seriously ill in Lynn with heart trouble and under constant care by a physician.
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New York Times
Lynn
May Fpepper- Vanderbilt
Dorflinger Glassware Ad Explains Variety for Use and Ornament
Ad highlights Dorflinger fine glassware in great variety for daily use and decorative display, inviting readers to explore current stock and styles available for purchase or collection.
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Dorflinger
Ady
Eludes chaperon and weds secretly in New York
Florence Farwell daughter of a Canadian banker, aged about 18, marries Montreal medical student Roy McGibbon in Marble Collegiate Church with no chaperon after obtaining a license at the clerk’s office. The couple plans to return to school and face family measures as authorities investigate the action.
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Florence Farwell
Fifth Avenue
Sherbrooke
Canada
Metibhen
Montreal
Atlantic
City
New York
Miss Farwell
Whindt Farwell
Domnion
Edward Farwell
Nile
Farweil
Grand Central
Syggonl-Hye
Canadian Express
Bedmont
Sealy
License Bureau
Twenty-ninth Street
Muarbld
Colegiata
Sc ‘Hool
Roy
Mut
McGibbn Bers
McGibbon
Lave Bine
Auto wreck injures five in Richmond crash
Five people were riding in a car that wrecked near Sailors' Snug Harbor after steering failed and slammed into a telegraph pole. One woman, Beatrice Voorhis, suffered severe injuries including a knee injury and two knocked-out teeth. The other four passengers were bruised or shocked but unharmed, and the vehicle owner was identified as C W Hank, a Grymes's Hill iron manufacturer. The party had attended a Staten Island Academy dance and were en route home.
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Touny
Richmond
Dre
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Manhattan
Wall Street Ferry
Jauterbach
Central Trust Company
Mr. Whitney
Whitney
WSO
California
Bryan
Kansas City
McKinley
Mr. Jerome
Sagan
Glen Ridge Golf Club
New-York Times
Student Chorus
New York University
Sheriff’s Men
Ladew
Lien
Justice Patterson
Spencers
Maiden Lane
Sergt
Cornelius P. Tubbs
Merry Widow
ICE
New Jersey
Child
Fpepper-Vanderbilt
Burrell
Riage
Roy McGribbon
Telegraph Pole
Horseman Haight
Poughkeepsis
William H. Haight
Meda
N. P. Pennock
N. P. Pennock of This City. Mr. Haight Was Married Four Men. Robert G. Haight
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