Brookfield Aims to Reform Primary Law and City Politics
William Brookfield, head of an independent Republican group, said a bill will be introduced to abolish special enrollments used to infiltrate party ranks. He predicted passage and the Governor’s signature, signaling a shift to reduce boss control and curb Platt's influence as Odell’s alliance grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brookfield
Independent Republican
Brookfield
Senator Platt
New York City
Odell
Platt
Rockfield
Gen. Greene
Low
Buffalo
Woodruff
Dunn
State Committee
City
Albany
Cunneen
Magistrate rules against labeling workers scabs in Pa
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania a magistrate declared that calling any worker a scab is a misdemeanor Alderman Miller of Scranton announced the decision Three men faced charges and were held on eight hundred dollars bail The ruling pleases non unionists who seek redress for long standing grievances in the coal region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Coal
Alderman Miller
Scranton
Proclamation O ffers 850 Reward Over White Cap Relocations
Gov. Longino offers an 850 reward for arrest and conviction of anyone forcing a negro to leave Lincoln Amite Franklin or Pike counties. Hundreds of black residents have been ordered to depart these counties amid notices linked to White Cap groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Longino
Lincoln, Amite
Franklin
Pike
Potter Reinstated by Painters' Union in Schenectady
Wm. Potter of Company F, Second Regiment, expelled for his role in the Hudson Railway strike, was readmitted today by the Painters' Union in Schenectady and immediately sought reemployment. His request was granted and he was placed to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Dee
Wmt
Potter
Painters’ Union
Hudson
Listing of Contents and Page References
A catalog of newspaper sections with page numbers including Amusements Arrivals at Hotels and Out-of-Town Buyers Business Troubles Country Produce Court Calendars Insurance Notes Legal Notes Ane Losses by Fire Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails New Corporations Steal Estate Society The United Service Weather Report Yesterday's Fires and other items listed with respective pages
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Intelligence
the United Service
Weather Report
There Are Eight of Them New York to Chicago
Eight splendidly equipped trains run daily between New York and Chicago on the New York Central system. The advert notes the service frequency and quality of rolling stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
New York Central
Adv
Moynihan Found Not Guilty In Bribery Case
A jury in Justice Davy’s Criminal Branch acquits ex Captain Daniel C. Moynihan of bribery after about three hours of deliberation. Moynihan wept as verdicts read, embraced Magistrate Pool, and prepared to leave for Christmas with friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Moynihan
Justice Davy
Supreme Court
Moynihan
Judge Olcott
Terence McManus
Pool
Capt
Capt. Moynihan
Olcott
Morgan
Schurman
Davy
Hill Snowbound With President on Special Train
J J Hill and President Harris of the Burlington are snowbound between Minot and Larimorg North Dakota as a blizzard hits the Great Northern. Wires are down and officials on the road cannot locate the missing specials. Snow plows are out but making little progress. they cannot reach home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
ST. Paul
J. J. Hill
President Harris
Burlington
Minot
Larimorg
N. D
Great Northern
Mr. Hill
Marconi's Wireless Christmas Message Across Atlantic
Italian wireless messages from Guglielmo Marconi to Gen Brusaldi the Wing of Italy Dowager Margherita and the Italian Minister of Marine were received in Poldhum Cornwall by unilingual operators. The message to Marconi Directors in London conveyed Christmas wishes via transatlantic telegram. Glace Bay station closes for Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tialifax
N. S
Mr. Marconi
Brusaldi
Italy
Margherita
Poldhum
Cornwall
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
London
Marconi
Glace Bay
Louis James Sues Hotel Over Damages
Dallas December report says actor Louis James sues the Oriental Hotel of Dallas for 20000 dollars. The hotel is owned by Anheuser Busch Brewing Syndicate of St Louis. Manager Melllhany says a telegraph reply calling the telegram insult prompted the suit filed in Sherman court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Dallas
Texas
Louis James
Oriental Hotel of
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Syndicate of
St. Louis
Melllhany
Stratton Heir Marries in Oshkosh Quiet Ceremony
Isaac Harry Stratton son of the late Colorado financier W S Stratton and Miss Josephine Larabee wed today at the bride’s mother’s home in Oshkosh Wisconsin The ceremony was by Rev E H Smith pastor of the First Congregational Church The couple had no attendants besides close relatives and Mr Stratton’s longtime college friend William N Cooley attended The groom is listed as a banker in Colorado Springs The newlyweds departed for the West after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Isaac Harry Stratton
Colorado
W. S. Stratton
Josephine A. Larabee
Josephine Larabee
E. H. Smith
First Congregational Church
William N.cooley
Mr. Stratton
Colorado Springs
West
Government to Hatch Salmon Special in The New York Times
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw wrote Judge Manley that the government should cooperate with Alaska salmon packers in establishing hatcheries. He urged not to bear the burden alone and noted about 120 million fry to be released this year under two-year-old regulations. The letter aligns with Manley’s report on aiding independent canners in southeastern Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Tacoma
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Manley
Alaska
Triumphs of 1902 Champagne Prelude Ad
We note a year of world events with royal visits, coronations, and grand celebrations. Moët & Chandon champagne is touted as the exclusive drink at these functions, highlighted by the White Seal label. The piece presents a promotional view of international happenings and brand prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Germany
France
United States
Prince Henry
Prussia
White House
Edward the VII
India
Rochambeau
Adv
Holiday Dining at Hotel Lafayette Menu
The Good Cheer of the Holiday season should be partaken of at Hotel Lafayette Ola Hotel Martin University Pl. & Yth St Table d'hote priced at $1.25 with music and a promotional advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Lafayette
Ola Hotel Martin
University Pl
Yth St
Jacobs Arrested On Charge Of Perjury In Jerome Case
Ex governor Black's client in the West Thirty-third Street gambling case arranged bail for Detective Joseph Jacobs of Jerome's staff after a warrant issued for perjury. Jacobs surrendered at Yorkville court with counsel, facing accusation by Samuel G. Hitchens, a waiter from West Forty-first Street, who alleges Jacobs lied about visiting premises and gambling activity on two nights in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Black
Burbridge- Farrell-Walbaum
West Thirty-third Street
Joseph Jacobs
Brann
Yorkville Court
Boyle
Jacobs
John H. Lockwood
Yorkville
Mr. Lockwood
Samuel G. Hitchens
West Forty-first Street
James G. Smith
Hitchens
Deponent
Willard
Alfred Lauterbach
Scott
Jesse Lewisohn
Richard Canfield
Lauterbach
Lewisohn
Wyatt
Canfield
Criminal Courts
Ilegal
United States
Mr. Lauterbach
Woman Maniacs Fight at Matteawan Hospital
Newburg N Y December 24 Mrs Helen Sporri who killed her two children at Arlington three years ago and is now an inmate at Matteawan State Hospital causes trouble with nurses and guards. Last Sunday she and a quarrelsome fellow patient fought ending with Sporri breaking the other woman's leg. Doctors say the victim will never regain her reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Newburg
N. Y
Helen Sporri
Arlington
Matteawan State Hospital
Burnett’s Extract of Vanilla Used by Hotels and Clubs
An advertisement notes Burnett’s Extract of Vanilla as the exclusive choice for leading hotels and clubs, highlighting its premium quality and wide acceptance among hospitality venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Adv
Royal Blue Tours to Washington at $12 from New York
Baltimore and Ohio ad promotes a three day trip to Washington priced at 12 dollars from New York. All expenses including rail and hotel are covered with departures listed on December 28 January 15 February 19 March 12 26 April 9 and 27 and May 7. Inquire at B and O ticket offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Blue
Washington
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Cornelius Vanderbilt On Road To Recovery
Dr. Flint reports Vanderbilt’s condition improving after a night visit. Temperature down, patient considered safe and likely to recover rapidly, with the sufferer sleeping naturally. Only Dr. Brown remained at the mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Flint
Dr. Brown
Alkali troubles renewed in stockholder assessment demand
Philadelphia reports that American Alkali Company preferred stockholders and ex-holders who did not transfer shares received a Circular demanding a $2.50 per share assessment levied Sept 12 1901. If unpaid by Jan 8 1903 receivers will pursue legal action under U.S. District Court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Philadelphia
American Alkali Company
Circuit Court of the United States
District of New Jersey
Canadian Electric Chemical Company, Limited
Henry Phipps Gifts $10,000 to New York Alliance
Isidor Straus at Lakewood Hotel received a letter from Henry Phipps, Carnegie, Phipps & Co. partner, with a $10,000 Christmas gift for the Educational Alliance of New York. Straus, Alliance president, thanked Phipps who is traveling in India. Phipps noted $2,500 yearly would fund a legal aid bureau, enabling a first year trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Lakewood
WN. J
Isidor Straus
Lakewood Hotel
Henry Phipps
Agra
Mr. Phipps
The
Educational Alliance
Legal Aid Bureau
Aged Bachelor’s Two Wills Spawn Newark Caveats
William Bromage complex estate dispute after his December death with $50,000 estate. Two wills dated 1901 and 1902 name different executors and beneficiaries. First will leaves small sums to several individuals and a house at 5 Summit Street to Mrs. Sarah Labiaux, while the second will names housekeeper Mrs. Downes as sole beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Newark
William Bromage
Marshal van Winkle
Jeresey
Frederick M. Payne
Mr. van Winkle
Bromage
Summit Street
Henry Bromage
Jersey City
Charles J. Gormley
Frank van Winkle
Elizabeth Barrett
London
England
Hannah M. Bowers
Downs
Sarah Labiaux
John Whitehead
J. Fischel
Mrs. Downes
Senator Bailey Attacks Clayton Over Mexico Stock Ownership
Senator Bailey renews charges against Gen Powell Clayton American Minister to Mexico alleging stock ownership in the German Mining Company Viatious affidavits support the claim The papers go to the State Department Bailey pledges further proof at the proper time and confrontation with Senator Beveridge remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Penrose
Bailey-Beveridge
Powell Clayton
Mexico
Clayton
Philadelphia
State Department
Bailey
Texas
Penfield
Beveridge
Minister's Child Takes Own Life in Lincoln
Adelbert E. Lemon ten year old son of Rev H A Lemon state evangelist for the Christian Church shot himself this afternoon and died tonight. He was conscious for several hours after the shooting and said the act was deliberate and premeditated. He told doctors he had bought Christmas presents and wanted to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Adelbert. E. Lemon
H. A. Lemon
The
Christian Church
Dewar's Scotch Ad Highlighted As Purest Whisky
Investors read the Wall Street Journal noting accuracy and completeness as watchwords from Dow Jones. The page advertises Dewar's Scotch as the purest whisky imported into the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Dow, Jones & Co
Adv
Dewar
United States
Explosion in a Hot Springs pool room injures many
An explosion in the Turf Exchange pool room cellar in Hot Springs Arkansas injures about 30 people with sixteen in serious condition. Proprietor R C Chambers suffers multiple fractures while others including H George of New York are reported injured. Firefighters and police control the scene as rescuers pull victims from debris. cause under investigation with gas ignition and gasoline wagon theories offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Turf Exchange
Chambers & Walker
R. C. Chambers
H. George
New York
New Orleans
Central Avenue
Billy " Helwig
Lamar
Helwig
Torf
Erie
Ont
Iocal
Stolen Goods Recovered From Small Confession
Edward J. Small confessed to detectives and led to the recovery of at least 5000 dollars worth of silks sealskin coats Persian lamb jackets and laces. He pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was sent to Elmira Reformatory after officials secured further names and locations in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Edward J. Small
McLellan
Rooney
Small
Foster
Court of General Sessions
B. Schulick
West Thirty-fifth Street
Small’s
Binnings
Mercer Street
Schulick
Fifth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Foster Small
Elmira Reformatory
Sraall
Brooklyn
Elevated cars on fire blocks Sixth Avenue line collision
A collision between pay and supply cars on the Sixth Avenue line at Rector Street and Trinity Place caused a fire on the west side service. Firemen struggled to reach the blaze from a damaged third rail, spraying two streams for thirty minutes to subdue flames. Estimated damage to cars and contents, mainly oil, was $1,000, with police attributing the accident to a misplaced switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Manhattan Railway Company
Rector Street
Trinity Place
West Side
Third
Kruger
Raymond Whitcomb Introduces Direct New York to California Cars
The Raymond and Whitcomb Company offers first class direct cars and special trains from New York to California with no change, plus January February routes visiting old Mexico and a hotel on wheels. They provide tours to Florida Europe Round the World Cuba Porto Rico and the Orient and sell railroad and steamship tickets worldwide. Circulars will be mailed to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Mexico
Raymond & Whitcomb Company
Union Square
New York
Old Mexico
Europe
Cuba
Porto Rico
Oriental Lands
Adv
Black and White Whisky Ad Urges Savvy Gentlemen
An advertisement invites readers to try Black and White Scotch Whisky as a genuine option for those who value authenticity. It suggests wearing a suit to match the product’s refined image and appeals to discerning drinkers.
Novel View Of President Roosevelt Discusses German Literature
Louis Michel reports a twenty minute White House meeting with President Roosevelt. The President impressed Michel with knowledge of German authors and literature, quoting Koerner, Lessing, Schiller, Klopstock, and Herder. He spoke German Dutch and English and praised Reuter and South African Dutch folk songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Roosevelt
Louis Michel
der Deutsch Amerikaner
White House
Wachter and Schiem
Maryland
Michel
Republican Party
Zering
Theodore Koerner
Schiller
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Nathan the Wise
Klopstock
Herder
Herman
South Africa
Wachter
Fritz Reuter
Plattdeutsch
Germany
Denmark
Holland
Reuter
America
Mas cagni Remains in Chicago Amid Legal Talks
Signor Mascagni stays confined to his apartments at the Auditorium Annex as reports of a secret departure are denied. A morning conference with Attorney Goldzier and C Marchetti discussed the dispute over funds held by Mascagni, with Heard threatening legal action over about $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago
Pietro Mascagni
Auditorium Annex
Richard Heard
Mascagni
Goldzier
C. Marchetti
Washington
New York
Europe
Heard
Boston
George S. Hicks
New Gold Field in Alaska Draws Yukon Stampede
A gold bearing quartz reef near Chicken Creek in Alaska's Forty-mile District has been traced three miles with hundreds of claims staked. Rich stringers reach up to 5000 dollars per ton, prompting a rush from Forty Mile, Dawson, and Yukon camps. many shafts are now under way to determine the ledge's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tacoma
Washington
Chicken Creek
Forty-mile
Alaska
Henry McCarthy
Fort Mile
Uas
Forty Mile
Dawson
Yukon
South Africa
Dr Lorenz Tours Boston Before Returning to New York
Dr Lorenz enjoyed a Boston visit staying longer to explore Harvard Cambridge and city sights. He toured by open carriage visiting the Public Library State House Charlestown Navy Yard and the North End then dined with the Orthopedic Club and attended The Show Girl at the Columbia Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Boston
Public Library
State House
Charlestown Navy Yard
North End
Lorenz
University Club
Columbia Theatre
Davies denies charges over bank receiver bid in Albany
Attorney General Davies faced criticism over a claim he sought to place the New York Building Loan Banking Company under a receiver and to appoint himself receiver. He denied the allegation, citing a writ of prohibition and stating he could not discuss the matter. Kilburn departed Albany Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Albany
Davies
Capitol
Kilburn
New York Building Loan
Randolph resigns as Plainfield mayor and bank president
L. V. F. Randolph ex mayor of Plainfield and eight years president of the Atlantic Trust Company in New York has resigned both posts and will retire in Plainfield. Reported to be prompted by the merger of the Atlantic and Manhattan Trust Companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
N. J
F. Randolph
Atlantic Trust Company
New York
Randolph
Atlantic
Manhattan Trust
Connoisseur Pall Mall London Cigarettes Ad
An old advertisement noting Pall Mall cigarettes with brand styling and promotional tone. It presents a brief nod to taste and quality, inviting readers to choose Pall Mall as a refined tobacco option in period print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall
London Cigarettes
President Roosevelts bid on Venezuelan dispute eyed
Allies Britain and Germany propose arbitration by President Roosevelt over Venezuela claims. In Washington the President and Secretary Hay weigh the terms and chances of acceptance. Berlin favors Roosevelt arbitration over The Hague for speed and decisiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Great Britain
Germany
White House
Sind
Italy backs arbitration choice amid Venezuela dispute
Rome reports Italy favors Roosevelt arbitration for the Venezuela question and would also accept The Hague tribunal if Roosevelt declines, signaling willingness to settle through legal avenues with the United States and other powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Venezuela
Bowen
United States
Roosevelt
Caracas Steamer Faces Blockade Backlash at La Guayra
In Venezuela the Red Dm Line steamer Caracas sails at 5 this afternoon before La Guayra amid protests by foreign residents over blockade limitations on unloading. The Merida sails from Willemstad to Maracaibo to test blockade reach. La Guayra locals denounce Italian and German ministers over fort shelling as President Castro leaves Caracas for Victoria. Berlin reports German blockade actions toward Puerto Cabellé and Maracaibo with legal counsel aboard the Siberia. Paris notes mail routes will skip La Guayra and Puerto Cabello during the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Diehl
Marietta
la Guayra
Caracas
Department
Merida
Willemstad
Curacao
Maracaibo
Signor de Riva
Herr von Pilgrim-Caltazzi
Venezuela
Puerto Cabello
Castro
Victoria
Berlin
Sperber
Kiel
Schecter
Puerto Cabellé
Siberia
Hamburg
Paris
Post Office Department
Bordeaux
Marseilles
Uerto Cabello
Dutch Government Denies Curacao Sale Talk
In the Second Chamber M. Van Kol minister of the colonies rejected rumors that the Netherlands planned to sell Curacao to Germany or any foreign power, declaring the reports groundless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
M.van Kol
Curacao
Germany
Rebels Prepare to Advance in Venezuela Action
Rebels in Venezuela, strengthened by continued arms smuggling and Castro regime’s lack of warships, refuse Castro’s call to target foreigners. Gen Matos is named as the central command. Government forces at Barquisimeto and near Caracas number 3,600 and 2,500 respectively, with an armistice ending tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Castro
Matos
Barquisimeto
Caracas
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Odel
Ing
William Potter
Union
Magistrate Pool
North Dakota
Nova Scotia
Poldhu
Louis James Sues Hotel
Boniface
Wisconsin
Matteawan Asylum
Senate
Cc. Chambers
Rac
New
DR. Lorenz
MR. Davies
L. V
la Guayra Harbor
Capital
Hague Tribunal
Hague
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