Pennsylvania Tunnel Franchise Passes City Aldermen by One Vote
The Pennsylvania Railroad won a 41 to 56 vote tally for the Hudson River tunnel under Manhattan and East River to Queens, with Brooklyn and Queens presidents in support. Aldermen debated eight hour and wage clauses, demands for arbitration, and the city’s compensation before the final roll call.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Board of Aldermen
Hudson River
Borough of
Manhattan
Thirty-fourth Street
Seventh
Ninth Avenues
East River
Queens
Long Island
Pennsylvania Company
New York City
Timothy P. Sullivan
Tammany
Patrick S. Keely
Michael Kennedy
Francis P. Kenney
Thomas F. Baldwin
Frederick Brenner
aJames J. Bridges
Patrick Chambers
John T. McCall
Goodman
Reading
Martin
Railroad Committee
McCall
Diemer
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Seon
Moses J. Wafer
Alderman Wafer
James E. Gaffney
Frank Gass
The Well Groomed Man Uses the Pennsylvania Special
The advertisement touts the Pennsylvania Special for morning tub and shave as at home. Aimed at travelers, it promises convenience and comfort during train travel.
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Pennsylvania
Tragic Acetylene Explosion Claims Six Children in Fort Lee
A gas lighting machine exploded at the Pagliughi home on Linwood Avenue Fort Lee killing six children aged up to fifteen and seriously injuring their mother. The house collapsed into ruins with two blasts, fire spread quickly, and rescue efforts were hindered by limited water. Neighbors and relatives aided as Coroner Robinson scheduled an inquest for Saturday.
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John Pagliughi
Linwood Avenue
Fort Lee
Clorinda
Gerome Sardi
West Broadway
Third Street
Ida
Tilly
Adelina
Irene
Georgie
John
Duparquet, Huot & Montevse
Wooster Street
Tony
Secon
Louis
Clarinda
Pagliughi
Fred Marston
Pagliughis
Linnod Avenue
Marston
Little Trene
Fort Lee Engine Company
George
Englewood Hospital
Charles Seliers
Pagluighi
Robinson
Tenafly
New York
Pagliaghi
Arrests and secrecy mark Jerome crackdown on Canfield gambling
District Attorney Jerome pursues Canfield gambling case with secret hearings and contempt charges. Jesse Lewisohn refusals to answer questions lead to custody and habeas corpus writs. Prominent figures like Alfred Lauterbach defend Lewisohn's rights amid signals of a push to remove Jerome.
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Jerome
Richard A. Canfield
Jesse Lewisohn
Lewisohn Brothers
Broadway
Lewisohn
Wyatt
Court of Special Sessions
Grand Jury
Alfred Lauterbach
Hoadly, Lauterbach & Johnson
Leonard Lewisohn
East Sixtieth Street
Fulton Club
Raritan Traction Company
John Doz
Special Sessions
United States
Criminal Courts
Edward Lauterbach
Justice Wyn
Arthur A. Housman
Stock Exchange
A. A. Housman & Co
Housman
Canfield
East Forty-fourth Street
Mr. Lewisohn
Canfield Place
Court of Appeals
Newburger
General Sessions
Justice Scott
Lauterbach
John Doe
Supreme Court of the United States
Mr. Lauterbach
Justice Pursman
Black
Odell
Royal Blue Tours to Washington on 13 Dollar Trip
Advertises a three day trip from New York to Washington with all expenses including rail and hotel for thirteen dollars. Lists travel dates December 29 January 15 February 19 March 12 26 April 9 27 and May 7 and directs inquiries to Baltimore & Ohio ticket offices.
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Royal Blue
Washington
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Adv
Steel Works Absorbed by United States Steel
Judge Elbert H. Gary announced United States Steel Corporation will purchase the Union and Sharon plants near Pittsburg for 45 million dollars in bonds. The deal adds five blast furnaces and twenty five open hearth furnaces, with extensive coal, ore, and rail assets, financed by a bond issue and new cash from stockholders.
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Chicago
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Union
Sharon
Union Steel Company
Pittsburg
Gary
Trans
Steel Corporation
Sharon Steel
Monongahela River
Connellsville
Coke
Mesaba
Marquette
24 Hour Train to Chicago via New York Central and Lake Shore
The Mid-day Chicago Limited departs Grand Central at 1 00 P M and arrives in Chicago at 11 50 next morning. A 24 hour train service via New York Central and Lake Shore.
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Grand Central Station
Chicago
New York Central
Lake Shore
Ady
Dewar's Scotch Whisky Finest Imported
A compact ad notes Dewar's Scotch Whisky as a finest imported spirit and promotes its enduring appeal as an entertainer that always wins an encore.
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Dewar
Adv
Venezuela Crisis Weighs on Washington and Britain
The Venezuela dispute dominated Cabinet and Senate sessions as officials discussed Allied naval actions and President Castro's arbitration offer. Secretary Hay urged Berlin and London to respond, while lawmakers sought details of any Britain Germany accord and the impact on the Monroe Doctrine.
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New York Times
Washington
Venezuela
Senate
Castro
United States
Great Britain
Germany
London
Berlin
Bowen
Hay
England
Italy
Spain
House
McCall
Massachusetts
Secretary of State
Foreign Affairs Committee
No division in Senate on Venezuelan crisis
The Senate held an hour long discussion in executive session with both parties urging watchfulness as the Monroe doctrine faces test. Senators noted Britain and Germany debts actions but said no infringement yet and sought fuller administration correspondence for light on policy.
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Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Germany
Teller
Senator Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cullom
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Lord Lansdowne
Burnett's Cocaine Hair Care Ad Claim
An advertising notice touts Burnett's Cocaine as a treatment for dandruff reducing irritation and promoting healthy hair growth. The claim emphasizes scalp care and hair improvement through cocaine-based product use as advertised.
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Burnett
Adv
Wall Street Journal Ad Praises Accuracy and Completeness
Investors are urged to judge publications by accuracy and completeness as Dow Jones & Co. promotes its standards in a Wall Street Journal advertisement.
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Wall Street Journal
Dow, Jones & Co
Adv
American Fleet to Be Ready for Holidays
Washington December 16 The State and Navy Departments agree on the disposition of Admiral Dewey's fleet during the Christmas holidays. Secretary Moody will direct the fleet's movements with Dewey kept informed. It is likely no ships will go to La Guayra to avoid provoking the allied powers while conditions remain tense.
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Washington
Navy
Admiral Dewey
Secretary of the Navy
Moody
Navy Department
la Guayra
Castro
State
South American Governments React to Venezuela Dispute
In Rio de Janeiro on December 16 officials say Brazil remains indifferent to Venezuela troubles and shows no sympathy for President Castro. In Buenos Ayres on December 16 Argentina denies plans to intervene while papers oppose allied fleet actions.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Venezuela
Castro
Chile Declines Action in Venezuela Strength Ties
Santiago reports that Chile will abstain from any action amid Venezuela's dispute with allied powers. The government defends paying debts and urges arbitration while criticizing great power pressure on a weak nation and urging U.S. amicable intervention.
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Santiago
Chile
Venezuela
United States
South American nations urged to back Venezuela
San Salvador reports newspapers press South American nations to support Venezuela while the Salvadoran government is not expected to take action.
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Lima
Peru
Venezuela
University of
Caracas
LA Paz
Bolivia
South America
San Salvador
Salvador
Collision on elevated trains injures eleven in New York
A rear end collision between two southbound Second Avenue elevated trains at Thirty-fourth Street injured eleven, with Wolff Kaplan the only seriously hurt. The crash delayed traffic for four hours as crews cleared the tracks.
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Second Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Wolff Kaplan
Grand Street
Bellevue
Henry Lyons
Robert Sling
Sling
Michael Clary
East Thirty-fifth Street
Vose
Bathing and Grooming Conveniences Featured on Pennsylvania Special
Advertisements describe bathing facilities a barber and a stenographer aboard the Pennsylvania Special. A gift idea suggests One Piece Collar Buttons from jewelers, noting the train features and amenities for travelers.
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Pennsylvania
British Demand Stern Action in Venezuela Dispute
London reports show the Foreign Office circulating a cautious stance on arbitration, noting Venezuela’s vague offer and fears of unguaranteed British rights. Washington’s position remains uncertain while London seeks punishment for repeated insults, and Caracas awaits terms from President Castro’s arbitration proposal.
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London
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Venezuela
Castro
Haggard
Germany
Washington
United States
Caracas
Bowen
Puerto Cabello De-Escalation Ends Naval Standoff
American Vice Consul Volkmar German Consul P Tiede and British Consul FR Kolster met British and German Commodores. They agreed not to disembark marines or seize cannon at Fort Solano and to capitulate Puerto Cabello. General Bello freed and prisoners to be released. Fort Solano and Castle Libertador to remain ungarrisoned to avoid bombardment. Lives and property of British subjects guaranteed. No blockade at Puerto Cabello.
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Great Britain
Bacon
Georgia
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hoar
United States
Stewart
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
Mr. Volkmar
P. Tiede
FR. Kolster
Citzens
Fort Solano
Bello
Castle Libertador
Solano
Libertador
Puerto “Abelio
All About Rebels Aiding After Orinoco Talk
President Castro says the Orinoco is under allied influence and usable for arming rebels. Caracas reports the Orinoco Company steamers carry arms and supplies to Ciudad Bolivar in revolt against Venezuela. Paris notes Caracas editors jailed amid linked revolutionary activity. some leaders split from Castro’s resistance plans.
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Caracas
Asociated
Castro
Orinoco
Orinoco Company
Ciudad
Bolivar
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Ciudad Bolivar
Paris
Mafin
Britain Seeks No Territory in Gunboat Case
In the House of Lords Lord Lansdowne, Foreign Secretary, stated that if the seizure of Venezuelan gun boats fails to achieve the goal, further coercive measures would be used. The issue had been discussed with Germany during consultations.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Germany
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Society
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Weather Report
Banker
A. A. Housman
Grane
Harry Payne Whitney
Mortimer H. Schiff
Jacob H. Schiff
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T. W. Burbridge
Frank Farrell
Black, Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge
Burbridge
West Thirty-third Street
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Smith
SS West Thirty-third Street
Edgar T. Fursman
David W. Bucklin
Canfields
Little
Fursman
Trust
Union and Sharon
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