Receiver criticises court and lawyers in Brooklyn Bank dispute
Charles M. Higgins, one of the brooklyn bank of new york receivers, says he returned 4000 of his 1940s fee after court ordered 22000 to Swanstrom and Church. He accuses Justice Betts and the receivers counsel of excessive fees and hints politics influenced the receivership. Swanstrom and Church defend their 22000 fees as justified by handling notes and claims impacting two million dollars.
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Charles M. Higgins
Brooklyn Bank of New York
Times
Supreme Court
James A. Betts
Kingston
N. Y
J. Edward Swanstrom
James C. Church
Messrs. Swanstrom
Church
Higgins
Justice Betts
Swainstrom
Swanstrom
Hasbrook
Justice Gaynor
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Kings County Trust Company
Brooklyn
S.S. Menken
Boroush
Menken
Hasbrook and Higgins
Mr. Higgins
Venezuelan President Castro Remains for Hospital Treatment
President Castro of Venezuela was moved to Dr. Israel's Hospital in Berlin today for a course of treatment and dieting as part of his medical regimen, with details of his condition not disclosed.
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Berlin
Castro
Venezuela
Dr. Israel's Hospital
KREMENTZ One-Piece Collar Endurance Claim
Advertisement touts a KREMENTZ One-Piece Collar claimed to be unbreakable and to remain worn once chosen, implying unparalleled durability and lasting comfort.
Harriman Illness Report Quashed By Doctor Says Not Serious
Reports of E. H. Harriman’s illness caused stock declines in Saturday trading as his physician, Dr. William G. Lyle, said the financier suffered only a bilious attack and would soon spend Christmas at Arden, with no serious danger.
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E. H. Harriman
Arden
Fifth Avenue
William G. Lyle
West Fifty Eighth Street
Mr. Harriman
Harriman
Union Pacific
Monster Bridge for P R R
A plan unveiled yesterday details a Port Morris to Queens bridge for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The three mile span would cross Hell Gate Ship Channel with a 14 000 foot arch, a steel structure weighing about 80 000 tons, and a train floor suspended from the arch to allow large steamers to pass beneath.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Port Morris
Queens
L. I
Hell Gate Ship Channel
Clergy Mustn't Be Common in Ordination Sermon
The Rev Dr George R Van de Water at St Andrew s Episcopal preached to eight soon to be ordained ministers. He argued against Presbyterian polities and for a distinct clergy led ministry stating the church exists through ministry and sacraments not exhortation alone. He urged ministers to live differently from others amid modern temptations.
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George R. van de Water
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Greer
New York
St. Paul
Baltimore News Sunday Edition Debuts
The first Sunday afternoon issue of The Baltimore News appeared today in sixteen pages. Louis M. Duvall, the business manager, praised the issue for strong circulation and advertising, noting it matches the weekday editions in appearance and content despite Frank A. Munsey’s absence.
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Baltimore
Baltimore News
Frank A. Munsey
Louis M. Duvall
Stimson as Taft's Attorney General Contender
Washington dispatch reports H L Stimson could become Justice Secretary in Taft's coming Cabinet. Stimson, US District Attorney for SDNY, drawn from govt cases against corporations, seen as alternative to Wickersham and Zeilogg. Taft weighs family ties and corporate links before finalizing his pick amid ongoing cabinet speculations.
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New York Times
Washington
H. L. Stimson
United States
Southern District of
New York
Taft
Stimson
Mr. Wickersham
Wickersham
Mr. Taft
Charles P. Taft
Foraker
Department of Justice
Joseph Pulitzer
Stimson Declines Comment On Attorney General Talk
At 275 Lexington Avenue last night Mr. Stimson was slightly indisposed and declined to be questioned about a report he might be named Attorney General.
Jersey Woman 108 is One of New Jersey's Oldest Residents
Ann Van Riper of Midland Park New Jersey claims age 108 born February 14 1800 and has lived in the same area her entire life. After a hip injury four years ago she cannot walk and her eyesight fades though memory and speech remain sharp. Her daughter Maria a widow of 65 tends to her in a cottage on a farm owned by Martin Litchulp who pledges care until her end. Also noted is the 105th birthday celebration for Mary B Farrell another Midland Park resident.
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Ann van Riper
Midland Park
N. J
New Jersey
van Riper
Ryneer van Riper
Allandale
Mary B. Farrell
Miss Clara Clemens Saved From Sleigh Crash
Miss Clara Clemens daughter of Samuel L Clemens was saved from serious injury when Russian pianist Ossip Gabrilowitsch, guest at Mark Twain's Redding home, restrained a runaway sleigh after a hilltop overturn. Clemens sprained an ankle and both escaped with shocks.
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New York Times
Danbury
Conn
Clara Clemens
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Redding
M. Gabrilowitch
America
Miss Clemens
Twain
Redding Glen
M. Gabrilowitsch
Aera Ge
Ion
Fahnestock to Become Treasurer of Pennsylvania Railroad
Reports from Philadelphia indicate James Fahnestock, recently assistant treasurer at the International Mercantile Marine Company, will be named Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Henry Tatnall to succeed John Green as Treasurer in July, with Green retiring at age limit.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
James_ F. Fahnestock
International Mercantile Marine Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
McCrea
Henry Tatnall
John P. Green
Green
Fahnestock
Pennsylvania
Road
New York
Taft Eyes New England Coast For Summer Colony
President elect Taft said he hopes to establish a Taft Summer colony on the New England coast. He ruled out Long Island and noted the four Taft brothers would likely live together for outdoor activity and family life similar to Murray Bay, Canada. Taft and Mrs Taft attended St Pauls Church in Augusta and visited the old graveyard after services.
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Augusta
Taft
New England
Long Island
Murray Bay
Canada
Taft Brothers
William H
Charles P
Henry W
Horace D
Horace D. Taft
Wainscott
L. I
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Church of England
Whitney
Thomas
Auto kills broker's engineer in Queens collision
M. J. McGuire, engineer with Elmore & Hamilton, died after being struck on Hoffman Boulevard near Newtown, Queens. Robert C. Watson, stock broker, was arrested after bail set at 5000 dollars. Also in the car were Lewis Livingston, Edward Taylor the driver, and Archibald Gordon, son of the Earl of Aberdeen. Gordon is staying at the Plaza.
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M. J. McGuire
Elmore & Hamilton Contracting Company
Forest Hills
Jamaica
Elmhurst
Queens
Robert C. Watson
West Fifty-fifth Street
Hoffman Boulevard
Newtown
St. Mary’s Hospital
Watson
Humphrey
Mr. Watson
Cord Meyer
Garden City
Lewis Livingston
West Fifty-seventh Street
Edward Taylor
Archibald Gordon
Earl of Aberdeen
Canada
Mr. Gordon
Plaza
Tragic train death aboard Canadian family voyage
Charles Kreiar an Italian traveling with his wife and twelve children from Esterhazy Canada to Petersburg Virginia was found hanged near Graham Virginia. Police suspect robbery and murder after a large roll of money was shown on the train. Tickets five dollars and two Canadian coins were found on him. The family stayed overnight in Roanoke waiting for reunion with relatives.
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Roanoke
Esterhazy
Canada
Petersburg
Charles Kreiar
Graham
Kreiar
Cincinnati
Bluefield
West Va
Kreicar
Kreiear
Frank Fayfar
Thousand New Men To Break Cab Strike
A Times report says 1000 independent drivers may fill strikers’ jobs as a planned citywide cab drivers strike looms. Union leaders warn of delay, while car firms and police prep escorts and deputies for all taxis and hired conveyances.
RIDA'Scene TRAINS 2:25 and 8:25 P M
Train schedules advertise the Atlantic Coast Line service with departures at 2:25 and 8:25 PM. The notice lists routes Florida to Broadway near 80th Street, highlighting express connections and unexcelled services for travelers.
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Rida
Florida I
Bonaparte Deliberates on Pulitzer Suit
Baltimore December 20 Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte said tonight that the Presidents suit against Joseph Pulitzer of The New York World is still under consideration with no definite line of action agreed upon.
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Baltimore
Dee
Charles J. Bonaparte
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
Leiter Coal Mines Ablaze in Zeigler Illinois Fire
Fire at Joseph Leiter's Zeigler coal mines grew more serious over 48 hours with flames nearly out of control. Leiter arrived by special train to direct firefighting efforts as substantial damage occurred.
Death by own action in Jacksonville hotel man
A well dressed man, believed to be R. A. Martin of New York, committed death by own action on Davis Street in Jacksonville. Police learned the identity from a key found at the scene. Martin was stopping at a local hotel with no motive stated.
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Jacksonville
Fla
R. A. Martin
New York City
Davis Street
Martin
Park raided for greenery in Essex County NJ
Caldwell New Jersey December 20 The Essex County Park Commission boosted its force at South Mountain Reservoir to protect evergreen trees and laurels from Christmas decoration hunters A mounted policeman caught two men loading a wagon with laurel Most of the laurel was planted by the commissioners in the last two to three years
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New York Times
Caldwell, N. J
Essex County Park Commission
South Mountain Reservoir
Heirs to Many Millions in Wilmington Estate
Arizone Lyle a St Louis carpenter and his brother William A Lyle a railway clerk have learned they are possible heirs to a vast Wilmington Delaware estate once owned by German Baron Christopher Springer who died without a will. The Barons sister was their grandmother. Arizone 40 with wife and three children. William 38. Mrs George M McCollum of Alton Illinois named as heir as well.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Arizone Lyle
St. Louis
William A. Lyle
Wilmington
Del
Christopher Springer
America
Lyle Brothers
Arizone
George M. McCollum
Alton, Il
Carnegie as Witness Before Ways and Means Committee
Andrew Carnegie arrived in Washington to testify before the Ways and Means Committee, expected to advocate abolishing steel tariffs. Reports say Alfred O. Crozier of Wilmington will challenge Carnegie, accusing him of backing tariff abolition to ease a large international steel combination.
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New York Times
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Wwashington
Ways and Means Committee
Alfred O. Crozier
Wilmington
Del
Carnegie
Crozier
Steal Horses Wholesale N J Band Cripples Trade
A band of horse thieves operates in northern New Jersey near Newark and Paterson stealing many valuable horses. They base near farms in large cities, hide the stock, and move the horses to New York or Philadelphia after gathering them. Last week an abandoned quarry near Bridgeton contained twenty stolen horses. Newark detectives are investigating with no arrests yet.
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New Jersey
Newark
Paterson
New York
Philadelphia
Bridgeton
Drowned Priest on Atlantic Voyage
Father James A. Kelly of Paterson New Jersey fell overboard from the steamship Arabic near 3 a.m. Thursday. The 43 year old Jesuit priest, ordained at Seton Hall College, had been in Paterson and New York reports suggest accidental cause overboard during the voyage. He was enroute to Ireland to visit relatives for Christmas.
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Paterson, N. J
Queenstown
New York
Father Kelly
Paterson
N. J
County
Sligo
Randolph suffers serious injuries after fall in Rock Creek Park
Washington dispatch says Charles C. Randolph, manager of Securities Corporation and former New York correspondent, was riding in Rock Creek Park when a low tree branch struck his horse. He was thrown, landing on his head, with a compound fracture to his right arm, scalp wound, and multiple bruises. At Garfield Hospital he remained unconscious briefly, then stable though shocked. doctors rated no immediate danger to his condition.
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Washington
Rock Creek Park
Charles C. Randolph
The
Securities Corporation
Gridiron Club
New York
Garfield Hospital
Montenegro Merchants Endorse Austro-Hungarian Boycott
In Cetinje Montenegro on December 20 nearly all influential local merchants adopted a resolution to institute a boycott of Austro-Hungarian products signaling Montenegro's protest against Austro-Hungarian influence and actions.
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Montenegro
Austria-Hungary
Cettinje
Sherman Leads in Metropolitan Temple Address for McKinley
James Schoolcraft Sherman of Attys Vice President elect led services at the Metropolitan Temple Seventh Avenue and Fourteenth Street last night in honor of President McKinley. Speakers included Rev Dr Reed and Henry W Taft brother of the President elect. Sherman spoke on McKinley’s Christian character and dutiful life, praising his balanced judgment and kindness, with Dr Reed ranking McKinley among the four greatest presidents alongside Washington Lincoln and Jefferson.
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James Schoolcraft Sherman
Edward Reed
Dicks College
Robert Watchorn
Aime of Immigration
Ellis Island
Henry W. Taft
John ‘Wesley ‘Hill
Metropolitan Temple
Goa
McKinley
Firnhood
God
MikcKinley
Mr. Reed
Reed
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Congreess
M Kinley
Neers
Wom
Meley
Taft
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Ured
Harriman Bilious
P.R.R
York
Knox
Jersey
Miss Clara Clemens
O. Gabrilowitcch
J. F. Fahnestock
New England Coast
New York Transportation Company
Livery Stabkeepers’ Association
Liberty Dawn Association
United Teamsters of America
William Craven
Craven
Eighteenth Street
Eighth Avenue
Moulton
Seventh Avenue
Fifty-third Street
Hall
Sixty-second Street
Park Avenue
I Keepers’ Association
the Times
Meade
Allen
A. D. Morylton
Moulton Company
Hall Stables
Pulitzer
Bonaparte
Leiter
Zeigler
Jersey Reservation
Carpenter
Clerk
Randolph
Horse
Sherman
Metro
Politan Temple
Mr. Sheridan
Dr. Hill
Righteous
Hymin
Mr. Sherman
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