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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1901

Page

2

Warden Hagan Suspended by Deputy for Tombs Disorder

Deputy Corrections Chief Fanning suspended Tombs Warden James J. Hagan after an investigation and letters indicate a clash over reformers camp access. Fanning cited unnamed complaints and said he would only act officially through Commissioner Lantry, while Hagan defended his independent authority and denied improper favors.

Corrections Fanning James J. Jyire Warrdens Jara Corran Mre-Banning Han Et Tie Rison Omsubie Immer Lantry Ube Aretter Micrely Lamiry Aden Peiss Mero Street Ehid Hueun Mirne Tae Cortrin Tagan Wirden Bissert Mike Diissert Eowe Fay Oqman Tom Fannin

Mrs Dale Refuses Subpoena At Inquest

Coroner William Purslow attempted to serve Mrs Elizabeth Dale with a subpoena at St Marys Hospital to testify at an inquest into the death of her daughter Timelike. Dale, citing counsel, refused to receive the subpoena amid claims she would testify only if the jury would acquit her after recounting her story. Noonan and other counsel noted she is a key witness in the case. the matter prompted surprise among observers.

William N. Purslow Hoboken Farrell St. Marys Hospital Elizabeth Dale Noilhg Date Tni Isndlich Tiane Pierrell Dieseld Russ& Floppenheimer Sen Soseph cM Nootan Elbert Walker Dulels Busch

Rare Books at Princeton and New York Trade Totals

A fragmentary report describes rare books added to a Princeton collection, including leather bound volumes and notable titles from the Strawberry Publishing House. It notes limited print runs, references to collectors in New York, and a charity appeal for funds to aid a man and his daughter. It also cites a rate of record spirits sales in New York during a six day period and high distillery activity.

Prencigrogn Nanahite Peak Beteres Aig Stateteeth Thes Dbraay Pripter Phonity Dari Saad Aiden Wopertrait Iray Tyan Osiierrick Maeland Motler Brooklyn Joe Los -An Ay Attairs Ays Tiedemann Peoria Perorta UL der Firth Ilness United States Chicago Eleari Dee New York

Meade Reassumes Command With Sword Return

Reour Admin Barker, commandant of the Greekian Nave Yard, yesterday formally restored to Col. Robert L. Meade his sword. Meade resumed his duties as commander of the Merine Barracks after the court martin appointed him.

Reour Admin Barker Nave Robert L. Meade Thirce Merine Martin Meade Multiry

Anarchist Society linked to Western Union threats

Capt. Titus of the Detective Bureau believes he has traced the anonymous letters threatening Western Union figures to Samuel Lambdin, a discharged telegraph operator. Lambdin was arrested on vagrancy charges and faces a harsher accusation of the assassination threats, tied to a skull and crossbones motif and a claimed anarchist Society branch. Detectives found machine-made letters and a typewriter pattern linking the suspect to the Western Union building.

Titus Detective Bureau George J. Gould Sink Burrill Western Union Telegraph Company Samuel Bh. Lambdin Jaambdin Gates Avenue Velice Court Brooklyn Lambdiin New York Dee Howard Gurrill Western Union Dele Wien Link Manweera Union Telegraph Cadp Uy Geo Cave Ing Brondwir Ocarie Western Union Baeck

Secret Service Arrests In Brooklyn Counterfeit Probe

Four men were locked up at Adams Street Police Station Brooklyn by Secret Service Detectives Pee Perrell and Wlineke for safekeeping. They were suspected of involvement in counterfeiting fifty cent pieces as agents hunted other band members. Two detainees lived on Greenpoint Avenue Brooklyn and two on East 100th Street Manhattan.

Adams Street Brooklyn Pee,Perrell Wlineke United States Secret Service Corps Secret Service Sergt. McCarthy Capt. Dunn Terrell Captiain Perrell Dullin Greenpoint Avenue East One Hundred Killeneth Street Manhattan Secret Services Greenpoint

Van Sant Will Not Confer With Officials

In Saint Paul Minnesota on December 7 the Railroad Wirehouse Commission canceled a planned conference with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Secretary AL C Chursen sent a letter canceling the Washington meeting citing the absence of General W Doughis. Governor Van Sant reportedly refuses to travel, while Governor Rogers of Washington acknowledged receipt of Minnesota governors letter and pledged cooperation within limits.

Minnesota Washington SY. Paul Minn Railroad Wirehouse Commission AL C. Chursen Inter- State Commerce Commission Increly Doughis van Sant Comner Union of Railways

Two Killed by Gas in Fort George Boarding House

Italian tenants in a boarding house above a saloon on Fort George Avenue and One Fifty fifth Street were killed or wounded by a gas leak set by Del Paso after he moved in. Domenico Birone was also killed. Aureno del Fabio and Giuseppe Pracenia were wounded, Del Fabio hospitalized and not expected to recover.

Fort George Avenue

Merchants National Bank of Albany to Be Taken Over

Albany December 7 Merchants National Bank of Albany likely to come under National City Bank of New York City control. James ae Iman backs a purchase of 4000 shares. majority stockholders have accepted 200 percent for their holdings. Bank has paid 5,000,000 in total dividends and has capital 200,000 with 200,000 surplus. assets around 1,417,435. Principal estates include John G. Myers John M. Bailey Caroline B Hills Caroline A W Sard Adda Stedman Mabel Shields Frederick Tillinghast Sarah Tillinghast and Anna Van Denburgh.

Albany National Bank of Albany National City Bank of New York City James Ae Iman Atha Oy Bank Ho Tt National Bank John G. Myers John M. Bailey Caroline B. Hills Caroline AV. Sard Adda Stedman Mabel Shields Frederick Tillinghast Sarah Tillinghast Anna van Denburgh

Wealthy Middletown Resident Shoots Self

Isaac C. Van Duzen, 32, a major local figure in Orange County, killed himself today in Middletown. A note to his wife read I must go to heaven today. No motive is given and investigators state no cause is known.

Middletown N. Y Isaac C. van Duzen Frepond

Boy Burglars and Their Boy Victim

Two youths, Joseph Albertson and Morris Sachs, were arrested on burglary charges after entering a Harlem flat on 123rd Street and stealing jewelry worth about £100 from Mrs Mary Cummings and her son Charles. They threatened Charles, demanded the jewelry, and planned an Arizona trip with maps and gear. Charles was injured but later aided by detectives Mooney and Boyle who captured Sachs in the Fire Tower. The suspects confessed and were to be arraigned in Harlem Court.

East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Street Svs Mary Cummings Charles Albertsoff and Sachs Almos Jaim Albertson Sachs Arizona New York Prescott Ae Chiarles Mooney Boyle Tie Mount Morris Park Madison Avenue One Hundred and Twenty-third Street Harlem

Fulton Named Water Commissioner in Mayor-elect Low Slate

Thomas A. Fulton, secretary of the Citizens' Union, to be Water Commissioner with a 27560 yearly salary. William Murphy designated as the new Citizens' Union secretary. The union also plans changes in officers including a new Vice Chairman after district alignments and Nissen’s removal.

Low Thomas A. Fulton Citizens’ Union Fulton Pulton Cit Murphy New York City Cii Ludwig Nissen Brooklin Nissen Coler Colt Charles C Nadal Nisses R. Fulton Cutting

Suit Seeks 28128 for Illegal State Troop Funds

Attorneys for Kentucky sue former State Treasurer Walter R. Day and former State Auditor John S. Sweeney and their bond assignees in Franklin Circuit Court to recover 28128 with interest alleging illegal use of funds by Republicans to maintain troops in Frankfort during the Governor race between William Goebel and W. S. Taylor in 1900. Sweeney and Day were Republicans and surrendered after a Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling. Warrants and checks showing payments to former Adjutant General Collier and others are filed as exhibits.

Frankfort Breckinridge Commonwealth Franklin Circuit Walter R. Day John S. Sweeney Ed. J. On William, Goebel W. 8 Taylor Dannery Sweeney Day Kentucky Court of Appeals Chamuanis Dayvous Adit Collier

Priest Becomes a Benedict in Kansas City

Rev Father Anthony Politeo of St John the Baptist parish Kansas City reportedly wed in St Joseph Missouri on November 19 to Mrs jiva M Springstreet also known as Mrs Fair. She traveled from Chicago with origins in Atchison Kansas and Politeo, aged 37, was a friend of Pienio Sienkie wicz and a companion of Gabriel IV Annunzio before Dalmatia exile for liberal politics. He arrived in Johnstown Pennsylvania prior to the move.

Kansas City Anthony Politeo St. John the Baptist Kan St. Joseph Fair Chicago Atchison, Kan Politeo Pienio Sienkiewicz Gabriel IV Annunzio Dalmatia Johnstown Penn

Taft to Leave Manila December 20 for Washington

Manila cable reports Taft's condition improves after a second operation. Luke Wright, Acting Civil Governor of the Philippines, states Taft will leave Manila on the transport Grant December 20 and reach Washington as soon as possible, with full recovery expected by San Francisco.

Washington Root Luke Wright The Philippines Manila Taft San Francisco

Boston statue controversy tests removal options

The State House Committee received a letter from William Ordway Partridge signaling a practical refusal to remove the enlarged Banks statue from its room. Officials weigh removing at his risk or rewrapping it to revisit decision later. the base and pedestal were cemented together, complicating removal.

Boston Mass Executive Council Wiliam Ordway Partridge

Opportunities in Japan prompts trade talks in Minnesota

Charles I. Harris, U S Consul General at Nagasaki, told the Commercial Club that the United States is Japan’s best customer and that mutual goodwill can expand imports. He urged Americans to improve relations and noted Japan’s need for iron products and cotton fabrics, as well as coal, while acknowledging Japan’s agricultural base and the need for change in farming methods before American farm tools gain traction.

Minnejavolis Minn Charles I. Harris United States Nagasaki Japan H[eu America Empire Orient

Fraudulent Railroad Tickets Aimed at Public

Railroad passenger group leaders from the United States met in this city to plan a campaign against fraudulent railroad tickets. Evidence showed many tickets in the hands of innocent buyers. The drive targets scalpers and those fixing or altering tickets and other transportation forms.

United States Railroad Ticket, Protective Bureau Trunk Line Association American Association of General Passenger Agents Nashville N. C

Lumber Trust Attacked in Texas Anti-Trust Suit

District Attorney Warren Moore filed suit in District Court against the John I. Kirby Lumber Company of Houston seeking penalties totaling 770000 for alleged restraint of trade. The company, organized last June with 30000000 capital, aims to control Texas yellow pine lumber. Attorney General Bel approved the plan but did not join the petition. Principal stockholders include Boston financiers. Kirby was lauded at a Houston banquet attended by Gov. Sayers and other officials.

Austin Tex Warren Moore John I. Kirby Lumber Company Houston Fast Texas Texas Bel Moore Kirby Gov. Sayers

Constitutional amendment wins by 27 199 votes in most counties

Secretary of State reports returns from all counties except New York due to an injunction. The amendment shows a majority of 27 199 with 55 205 for and 20 042 against. The New York Times found a solid NYC district support after the election.

Albany Ne. Y Secretary of States New York The New York Times New York City

Lotos Club Hosts Large Saturday Night Gathering

The Lotos Club opened its season with a Saturday night event drawing about 500 members and guests to the Fifth Avenue clubhouse. Attendees included President Lawrence, Emil Paul, Ernest H. Behrens, W. Walker, Edward H. Low, M. E. Stone, and others such as Eugene Zimmermann, Townsend Fellowes, Robert Bonker, John Miderkin, C. W. Price, Alphonse Jongers, A. S. Southerland, J. W. McWinley, and William Henry White.

Lotos Club Fifth Avenue Ik Hs “Lawrence Emil Paul Ernest H. Behrens W. Walker Edward H.low M.E. Stone Eugene Zimmermann Townsend H. Fellowes Robert E. Bonker John Miderkin C. W. Price Alphonse Jongers A. 8. Southerland J. W. McWinley William Henry White

New Haven Officials Inspect Third Rail Line

A party of Metropolitan Street Railway Company officials led by President Vreeland inspected the third rail line of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad from Hartford to Bristol. The tour was described as without especial significance.

New Haven Metropolitan Street Railway Company of New York Vreeland New York, New Haven and Hartford Hartford Bristol

Stambuloff Murder Victim’s Assassination Tied to Bulgarian Crisis

Vienna reports the July 15 Sofia murder of ex Premier Stambuloff by knife men. The target was defended by a friend as he fell, resulting in fatal wounds and amputation. Police pursued suspects, with trial outcomes in December 1906 marking a political clash. Exposures note Prince Ferdinand’s suspected role and government clashes amid post‑crime unrest.

Lodon Vienna Central News Carrest Sofia Momam Hain Stambuloff Hlalia M. Stambuloff Bulgaria Ile Stephan N. Stambuloff Ferdinand M. Stambuloif Mo Petkoti M. Hazletf M. Turektchieff M. Stambuleff Georgieff Atzoff Turektchierf Dee Agauittal Geersiet

Bolivian Congress approves port and railway concession

Advices from La Paz report Bolivia grants a concession to a Belgian syndicate to build a port at Bahia Negra and a railway from the Paraguay River to Santa Cruz with branches to Sucre and Potosi. Rasiso authorizes negotiating a foreign loan whose terms are not disclosed.

Lima Peru Galveston Texas Dee la Paz Bahia Negra Paraguay Santa Cruz Sucre Potosi Rasiso

Scalabrini May Be Appointed Apostolic Delegate

The Journal de Hem a publishes that Mer. Scalabrini, Archbishop of Placenza who recently returned from a visit to the United States will be appointed Apostolic Delegate at Washington.

Mgr. Scalabrini Kome Journal de Hema Mer. Scalabrini Placenza

Pope declines delegation to coronation of Kang diwerd VII

Rome reports the Pope will not send a delegation to attend the coronation ceremonies of Kang diwerd VII after being notified of the Wing's accession to the throne.

Rome Kang Diwerd Vii

Brooklyn Saleswoman Perishes in Sleep Fire Tragedy

Miss Josephine Linderer twenty three employed as toy store saleswoman rented a room at SS Bond Street Brooklyn. She lit a gas stove before sleeping and the bed caught fire. The room filled with smoke and the bedding burned while she lay asleep. Authorities believe she suffocated and burned.

Josephine Linderer SS Bond Street Brooklyn Fulton Street Emma Pope Laderec

Aged couple found dead by gas asphyxiation in Wilmington

Robert Roberts aged seventy six and his wife Sarah aged seventy were found asphyxiated by illuminating gas in their home in Wilmington Delaware. Roberts lay partly on the bed with feet on the floor while Mrs Roberts sat in a chair nearby. The gas pipe stopper connected to the stove was open.

Wilmington Del Robert Roberts Sarah Roberts

Lipton Welcomed Home Amid Farcical Questions and Gifts

The London Chronicle reports Sir Thomas Lipton faced probing questions at a welcome banquet about Shamrock III and possible future plans. An American reporter pressed him on a Cup challenge and a hypothetical marriage to Mr Watson, while Lipton recounted lavish gifts from admirers including exotic animals and livestock.

London Chronicle Thomas Linton Thomas New York Harbor Mai Shamrock SI Abe New York Lipton Sir Thomas

Exposition Draws About 400000 Attendees in Chicago

Chicago reports estimate that 400000 people visited the International Live Stock Exposition tonight. Public school pupils enjoyed free grounds access with most city schools represented among the thousands of spectators. Most exhibits remain for tomorrow with about 15000 animals on display and 400 cars needed for transporting the exhibits.

Chicago Hight

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