Morris Wins Re election Quigg Ovation At Republican Meeting
The New York County Republican meeting re elected Robert C. Morris as president amid tensions with Mayor Low's administration. Jemuel Ely Quigg received a warm ovation while McDougall Hawkes was defeated for executive member from the Twenty-fifth District, seen as a rebuke to the Low administration. Other officers were re elected and district imbalances sparked further controversy over leadership loyalties and Platt’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
New York County
Senator Platt
Robert C. Morris
Jemuel Ely Quigg
Platt
McDougall Hawkes
Twenty-fifth Assembly
Low
Jlawkes
Henry Birrell
Congress
Eleventh
William R. Hearst
Gibbs
United Charities
Morris
W. B. Fuller
W. A. Crombie
Col. Crombie
Samuel S. Strassbourger
Strassbourger
Mr. Low
Murray
Mr. Morris
Alexander T. Mason
Twenty-ninth Assembly
William Halpin
Lemuel Big Quigg
Quigg
Mr. Quigg
Crombie
Capt. Goddard
Col. Gruber
David Steckler
Thomas C. Platt
Twenty-ninth
Robert A. Brunjes
Elsberg
Mr. Mason
Brunjes
Edward Lauterbach
Gen. McCook
Brunjes, 6. Mr. Morris
Robert €. Morris
Edward H. Healy
George R. Manchester
George R. Sheldon
Edmund Bodine
John T. Windolph
Bronson Winthrop
Winthrop
Hawkes
Herbert Parsons
Twenty
John A. Weekes, Jr
Edward Fl. Sardy
Areas
Charles A. Hess
Parsons
Messrs
Birrell
Mancheter
Weekes
Birrel
W. H. Guy
John J. Hannon
Franklin B. Miller
William H. Ten Eyck
Charles B. Page
Law Administration
Twenty-fifth
Pennsylvania Special Promises Speedy Travel from New York
Save four hours by taking the Pennsylvania Special leaving New York and Brooklyn daily for Chicago. Extra comforts, extra speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Beggar Died Worth 100000 in Toronto
Eli Hym an who begged for admission to the General Hospital in Toronto on Saturday died. His clothing yielded scrips worth 31000 plus 14000, with income shown at 3000 last year. The estate is expected to reach 100000. He lived homeless for twenty years, selling papers and begging. He leaves a wife and a daughter thought to reside in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Eli Hyman
General Hospital
Hyman
San Francisco
Jury awards caddy 6000 dollars in eye injury suit
A jury in Elizabethtown, Port Henry, New York, awarded $6,000 in damages to a caddy from David Flemming after he threw a golf club on the Lake Placid course last summer, causing the caddy to lose sight in one eye. The suit had sought $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Flemming
Port Henry
N. Y
Elizabethtown
Lake Placid Links
Mascagni Struggles With Baggage After Indianapolis Show
Italian composer Signor Pietro Mascagni and his opera troupe faced delay after a concert at Tomlinson Hall. A transfer company held eighty five pieces of baggage for a thirty five dollar moving charge, sparking a dispute with local promoters that lasted hours before the issue was settled and baggage was moved to a warehouse until payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Indianapolis
Pietro Mascagni
Tomlinson Hall
Signor
Mascagni
Longfellow kin’s will filed for probate in Cambridge
The will of Mrs. Mary Longfellow Greenleaf sister of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filed for probate in Cambridge. It disposes of 215000 in personal property and 10000 in real estate with 83000 in public bequests to Episcopal Church related charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Mary Longfellow Greenleaf
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Episcopalian Church
Poland Water Promoted For Kidney and Stomach Ailments
Polish Water Depot advertises Poland Water as invaluable for kidney and stomach diseases and typhoid fever. It claims millions of bottles are prescribed annually and offers a free book by mail from 3 Park Place New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Zoo
Ahright
Park Place
N. Y
California in Four Days from New York by Overland Limited
Advertisement notes rapid travel to California in four days aboard the Overland Limited via Chicago, North Western, Union Pacific, and Southern Pacific lines. Mentions offices at 461, 287, and 349 Broadway with advertising copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
Overland Limited
Chicago
North- Western
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Rys
Broadway
Adyv
Long Island City Station Destroyed by Fire
The Long Island Railroad terminal at Long Island City built in 1891 for about £200,000 was burned last night. The fire started in the telegraph office at 8:15 and spread rapidly. the interior and galleries were consumed within minutes. Trains were moved to safety as engines and fireboats helped, with heavy losses expected in glass and stock. One man, H. F. Woodward, 39, injured during evacuation, is hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island Railroad
Long Island City
George Leek
Poxet
Leek
Vernon Avenue
Brooklyn
Croker
Manhattan
Borden Avenue
East Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Flatbush Avenue
H. F. Woodward
Remsen Street
Railroad
St. John’s Hospital
Hammond
Jamaica
Illinois Board finalizes 1902 assessments totals rise
Springfield reports the State Board of Equalization completed its work and adjourned as 1902 assessments reach 1,030,127,030 in state wide property, stock, and railroad values. Cook County contributes 430,810,072 with stock and railroad figures highlighted. Diamond Match Company sees net 2,471,600 on stocks and bonds after last year’s exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Springfield
Ill
State Board of Equalization
Cook County
Chicago
Diamond Match Company
Churchill Ill After Holiday Visit in St Louis
Winston Churchill the novelist arrived with his wife and five year old daughter to stay with his uncle J B Gazzam at 2810 Pine Street. He grew ill despite plans for rest and a hunting trip to Oklahoma may be canceled as a physician orders quiet for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
ST. Louis
Winston Churchill
J. B. Gazzam
Pine Street
New Hampshire
Churchill
Oklahoma
Mr. Churchill
Mrs McShane Weds Again In Quiet Philadelphia Ceremony
Mrs Flor ence Chauncey Robinson McShane daughter of the late Moncure Robinson and a Baltimore society leader married Edward Crozer son of Samuel A Crozer of Philadelphia. The ceremony at the bride’s home was performed by Rev Henry G Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Baltimore
Florence Chauncey Robinson McShane
Moncure Robinson
Belle and Society
James E. McShane
Edward Crozer
Samuel A. Crozer
Philadelphia
Henry G. Weston
Chester
Penn
Henry Wilson
Crozer
Pennsylvania
William Penn
Edith Sloan
Miners Unleash Geyser in Klondike Shaft Jam
In Tacoma Dec 18 two Klondike miners sunk a shaft to 210 feet and unleashed a vast water stream that overflowed, carving through dirt, washing cabins, and forming a multi mile glacier. Engineers spent 4000 dollars to cap the geyser and control the flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Tacoma
Bonanza Creek
Bonanza Valley
Bonanza
Yukon
Klondike
Eldorado
Gold Commission
Crescens and Trailing Horses Vanish En Route
Crescens the king of trotting horses and Mike the Tramp with nine other valuable animals owned by George H. Ketcham have vanished after leaving Atlanta for Cincinnati. Eddie Mitchell is in charge, but no trace or wire notification has been received by Ketcham or his Toledo group, despite telegrams and inquiries. The missing string is valued at about $200,000 and the situation has left Ketcham puzzled and frustrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Crescens
Mike
Tramp
George H. Ketcham
Atlanta
Ketcham
Cincinnati
Eddie Mitchell
Women vote helps Fishkill Landing approve sewer plan
Newburg New York December 18. Taxpayers of Fishkill Landing vote to spend 145000 for a thirteen mile sewer with a river pier outlet. Women cast decisive ballots in favor of the municipal improvement. A protest questioned female voting rights but Corporation Counsel Meyer ruled ballots valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Newburg
N. Y
Fishkill Landing
Hudson
Roche
Rockaway
J. Harvey Cook
James G. Meyer
Burlington railroad faces worst car famine in history
Lincoln Neb Dec 18 The Burlington Northern Division is 600 grain cars short of orders as snowdrifts and demand strain the system. Officials say the day is exceptional and expect more such days until the new year while coal car demand grows and the road rushes cars to mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Lincoln
Neb
Burlington Road
Nebraska
Burlington
Royal Blue Tours to Washington on 12 dates
Baltimore & Ohio announces a round trip package from New York to Washington for three days at 12 dollars all inclusive. Dates listed include December 2, January 15, February 19, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 27, plus a seventh date. Ticket offices advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Biue
Washington
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania Special Train of Thought Ady Ady Note
The fragment cites the Pennsylvania Special, praising its railroad equipment and service as a pinnacle, and mentions daily departures from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York Daily
Ady
Insurance death mystery in Louisville financier
Robert C. Whayne, head of Whayne Manufacturing, found shot near his home with a loaded second barrel. He held $340,000 in life policies from Equitable and Provident plus others. investigators weigh self-inflicted death amid a flood of policy applications in the prior sixteen months. Coroner to hold an inquest Saturday as relatives dispute suicide conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Robert C. Whayne
Whayne Manufacturing Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York
Jacob Park
Whayne
Kelly
Mr. Whayne
Union Central Life Insurance Company
New York Life Insurance Company
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Provident Savings Company
Equitable Company
Manhattan Insurance Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Vermont
Klondike
Médoc in peril after grounding near Toulon
The steamship Médoc of Messageries Maritimes grounded on Mourillon rocks while leaving Toulon in a storm. The vessel tilts in a dangerous position as waves break over it. 223 passengers bound for East Indies, sailors for China station, and mail are aboard. tugs failed to dislodge it. The company, a major French liner with 62 ships and extensive India China services, operates lines to Bombay, Colombo, Australia, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Médoc
Messageries Maritimes
Latouche- Théville
Gerous
East Indies
China Station
India
China
Bombay
Colombo
Japan
Australia
New Caledonia
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Danube
London
Africa
Madagascar
Funeral Plans for Mrs. Julia Dent Grant in Washington
Washington prepares for the funeral of Mrs. Julia Dent Grant with services at Metropolitan Methodist Church. The procession will move to New York for the Grant Tomb observance, with the Grant Monument Association coordinating and an Army Navy full-dress honor guard. Notables including Speaker Henderson and Secretaries Root and Wilson will serve as honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Riverside Drive
Grant Post
Fifth Avenue
Bishop Andrews
Mackay-Smith
New York City
Henderson
Root and Wilson
Grenville M. Dodge
Custom
Kean, Fairbanks
Allison
Foraker
Platt
New York
John R. McLean
Ohio
J. {. Bancroft Davis
Washington
Grant family servant III dies in distress over funeral
Harrison Terrell, longtime body servant of Gen. Grant, lies critically ill at his Washington home. His illness is attributed to grief over Mrs. Grant's death and worry about missing the funeral. Terrell attended Gen. Grant during his final illness and was with him at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Washington
Dec
Harrison Ter- Tell
Gen. Grant
Provident Reinsures Whayne Policy Loss
E. W. Scott of Provident Savings Life Assurance Society states Whayne held endowment policies totaling 120000 issued last February or March. Half of the policy amount has been re insured, leaving a potential loss to Provident of 37000 if paid. He mentions two year initiation rule from Illinois courts and plans an internal investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Scott
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
Broadway
Whayne
Illinois
O'Haire Sues for 3 Million in Portland Mine Case
J D O Haire a Cripple Creek locator filed in Colorado Springs on December 18 a suit against James F Burns and the Portland Gold Mining Company seeking a one sixth interest in the mine and in the ore shipped since discovery. The mine has produced about 12 million dollars and stock at market value is around 6 million, making the claim about 3 million against the Portland estate. The suit follows grounds similar to James Doyle’s earlier Iowa judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
J. D. O'Haire
Portland
Cripple Creek
District Court
James F. Burns
Portland Gold Mining Company
James Doyle
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Merger plan eyed for Pere Marquette and Hocking Valley railroads
Chicago reports a syndicate backed by J P Morgan & Co plans a large merger consolidating Michigan lines with Hocking Valley and other properties. The Pere Marquette would control Lake Erie and Detroit River routes with Michigan Central traffic to Buffalo. Terminal links in Chicago and joint terminals with Chicago and Eastern Illinois are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago
Pére Marquette and Hocking Valley Railroad
Pére Marquette
J. P. Morgan & Co
Michigan
Hocking Valley
St. Louis
San Francisco
Lake Erie
Detroit
Michigan Central
Buffalo
Hocking
Lake Michigan
Eastern Illinois
New York
Chesapeake and Ohio
Vanderbilts
Pennsylvania
Hocking Valey
Nast Letters Reach Morristown After Consul Death
The Nast family in Morristown received two letters from Guayaquil Ecuador written by Thomas Nast shortly before his death from yellow fever. He spoke of the plague but showed no fear for his own welfare. A life size oil portrait of Andrew Reasoner, late superintendent of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad, arrived and will hang in the Reasoner Memorial at Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Morristown
N. J
Thomas Nast
Guayaquil
Ecuador
United States
Mr. Nast
Mr. Reasoner
Hoboken
Reasoner
Orange
Lake Shore Limited Still 24 Hour Train to Chicago
The Lake Shore Limited remains the 24 hour train from New York to Chicago departing at 5 30 P M and arriving 4 30 next afternoon with luxurious service and all Pullman cars Adv Piso s Cure is an effective lung cold remedy sold by druggists 25c Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Wall Street Journal Ad Invites Investors to Trust Accuracy
An advertisement from Dow Jones & Co urges investors to value accuracy and completeness, presenting the Wall Street Journal as a reliable source. The message emphasizes trust in reporting standards and publication integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Dow. Jones & Co
Adv
The Rock Island for California Golden State Limited
An advertisement touts the Golden State Limited train as unmatched for travel to California. The pitch highlights the Rock Island line and directs readers to 401 Broadway for more information or bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
California
Golden State Limited
Broadway
Antediluvian Rye Ady Ady Laydes Brothers NY
Antiquated rye whiskey described as aristocratic and fine by Laydes Brothers of New York in an old advertisement. The fragmentary notice highlights high-quality spirits and premium branding from a historic merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laydes Brothers
Venezuela seeks arbitration as Bowen named sole representative
Caracas reports President Castro signed a document naming Bowen as Venezuela’s sole representative to negotiate a settlement. Bowen may act freely to protect Venezuela’s interests, with the U S State Department notified. Future steps hinge on Britain Germany and Italy replies. if favorable a Washington conference of ambassadors is planned with Bowen departing Dec 23 on the Red D liner to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Lopez Baralt
United States
Hewen
Castro
Cconstitutioim
Bewen
Venezuela
Bowen
State Department
Washington
United States Department
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
la Guayra
New-York
Venezuela Crisis Moves Toward Bowen Mediation
President Castro empowers United States Minister Bowen to negotiate settlement with Great Britain Germany and Italy over Venezuela amid a possible mixed customs commission. Berlin reports indicate Germany seeks an apology while Britain and Italy want payments. State Department cautions no US pledge to collect Venezuela debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Castro
United States
Bowen
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
State Department
Venezuela
Berlin
Count von Quadt
Caracas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican County Committee
Will of Longfellow’s
Equalization Board
Burnett
Dewar
Trotters
Equitable
Provident Life Within
Medoc
Orient
Mourillon Arsenal
Les
U. S. Grant
Middle West
Foreign Office
Foreign Secretary
Lord Lansdowne
White
Hay
Lonon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!