13 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1904
Page
1
Controller Grout announces steps to compel city corporations to surrender gas franchises and pay obligations. He cites franchise tax law battles, orders a stiff move against main gas firms and subsidiaries in Manhattan amidst proposed citywide tax actions and bond concerns.
Special to the New York Times reports McKee pressing Penn Mae for repayment of about 53,000 plus costs after a quarrel with Mrs Phipps during divorce proceedings. Details show loans for counsel fees and home repairs, with accusations of delayed payments and a threat to pursue legal action if not settled.
A Albany group led by Joseph Odell and others presses for gubernatorial support while detailing party disputes and district tensions. The committee lists figures such as George Mineo and David Mitrani, arguing constitutional rights and local ambitions shape the political clash.
Fragmentary report shows discussion of constitutional amendments and peace law proposals. Citizens and officials like Realtor Mulloy comment on legislation while judges consider its impact, with references to state courts and local committees.
Reports from St Mark's in Venice warn of imminent danger after the cathedral’s collapse threat. Engineers urge immediate scaffolding and foundation repairs while a New Huffet Library car and sleeper arrangements are noted for the Bachawanna flat area as crews address the building's instability.
Tammany Hall leader Charles Murphy said he will not take the Democratic State leadership if offered. He indicated possible support for George M. Palmer or D Cady Herrick, while criticizing internal factions and national committee interference affecting Tammany’s campaign and funding.
Report from Lechavalls describes Kaiser’s rehearsal of an opera amid theater intrigue and ticket sales. The Emperor oversees rehearsals and advises seats for the premiere while companies like American Plate Company and Southern by Harper service are noted for operations and timing.
J Wertheim owner of Auto Manufacturer and president of United Cigar Companies says Murphy did not run over by car. Wertheim was in the front seat when the accident occurred with four others in the auto. Murphy, 65, of One Hundred Porty-eighth Street, is in Fordham Hospital with a severe scalp wound but resting easy and expected to recover. He claims the man walked into the street and that the car did not strike him.
The Mansfield McMurray and Cornish firm was awarded 750000 dollars for five years of citizenship litigation for the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. The decision follows a ruling that rejected over 3500 claimants by a special court created by Congress. The estate reverting to the tribes is valued around 20000000 dollars amid exposed fraud.
The Society of Medical Jurisprudence held its 149th annual meeting at the Academy of Medicine. William B. Hornblower presented a paper on insanity as affecting tort law. A unanimous resolution ordered future society literature to bear the title Physician. Officers elected include President Marl Beck M D and Vice President Mortimer Addams.
A party of Pennsylvania Railroad officials touring the Eight System encountered a collision when their special crashed into a freight train on a siding at Spr Valley in Ohio. Seven crew members were injured, none fatally, and officials noted no serious misconduct, though signals were reported defective. Gatton of Pittsburgh, the signal chief, sustained the blame for the crash, while the injured are all crew members and are expected to recover.
Secretary Shaw conferred with the President in Washington about the Dodge jewel case. He was accompanied by New York counsel for Mrs Dodge. The Custom House seized jewels and jewelry from a tote claimed to be duty liable, a point disputed by the plaintiff. No statement was given after the conference.
Passengers on the south bound tracks of the Stith and Ninth Avenue Elevated railroads were stranded after the derailment of the first car of a five car train near the intersection of Ninth Avenue and 16th Street. About ten riders remained aboard until the trains were coupled and passengers walked to the next station. Transfers were issued for forty to fifty travelers to reach their destinations and refunds or fare adjustments were discussed as delays continued.
Senator Spooner warned the Philippines bill could empower the government to guarantee up to 45 million dollars in thirty years for railroad bonds, risking government loss if railroads failed. Senate leaders debated Section four while noting past rail projects’ financial fragility and potential for abuses.
A farmer poet vows to sell his land near Nashville after a long dispute over ownership and a required legal settlement. The tale recounts a dramatic 19th century dispute, referencing the Payne family and local authorities in Tennessee.
Warhingpon, December 12. A bankruptcy decision holds that debts created by fiat cannot be discharged without proceedings. The case involves the Central Trust Company and others over a mortgage claimed on 600 acres of timberland in New York, with land mischaracterized as collateral. The ruling notes fraudulent tracing and a misused security in a cross state transaction.
Cleveland dispatch reports Oberlin College facing debt after the Citizens National Bank of Oberlin closed. President Beckwith reportedly warned the college to avoid the F100 loan while students face hardships. The faculty asked Receiver Lyons to help keep students in college and relieve debts totaling about 25 thousand dollars for roughly seventy five students.
President Roosevelt said Secretary Morton will remain in the Cabinet after March 4 as Secretary of the Navy to finish war proforms. Unofficial word says Comer may be offered the Mexican Ambassadorship, with Rockhill likely to succeed Conger in Beijing. General Powell Clayton plans retirement next March.
Twelve year old Christina Young collapsed during a German Evangelical Church Christmas rehearsal in Sumner Avenue Flushing. The crowd gasped as she drooped forward while reciting a Bible verse, neighbors suspect stage fright or heart failure amid the crowded Sunday school room.
Fragmentary OCR reports a Delaware steel firm collapse with references to national figures and a president, mentioning a financial failure and a disrupted industry scene in Wilmington. The garbled text shows mentions of the United States and a prominent steel company amid a broader economic panic.
A garbled OCR item describes a figure named Dowie settling a large debt amid scrambled text. The fragment mentions possible references to a party, arbitration, and a list of names, but the core action is unclear due to extensive transcription errors.
A devastating blast severely injured several people when an explosion ripped through a church and nearby facilities. Investigators from local authorities and emergency responders secured the scene and began assessing the damages while medical teams treated victims on site.
Readers report a violent confrontation in Spain where Catholic procession participants and Republicans clashed amid a mob outside a church. Fire and chaos broke out as police and bystanders confronted demonstrators, with injuries rumored among several groups.
Confusion surrounds whether a will exists for the late Democratic leader, with officials at Harrogate County and the office of the Assistant District Attorney unable to confirm its execution. Friends doubt a valid will was made, while heirs and factions estimate estate values in the millions as probate proceedings loom.
Special to the New York Times reports in Cleveland that ex judge W. Moak Olcott of New York, now partner at ex-tay Blick, testified in a Wade Park Bank hearing. Reynolds, secretary and treasurer, described Mrs Chadwick using a supposed judge to introduce a man who forged and cashed a $1,500 check, and detailed her schemes and the ensuing questions about his own assets and loans. The testimony portrayed Reynolds’s trust and the costly loans tied to Chadwick’s alleged misrepresentations.
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