Brooklyn Police Shakeup Echoes Political Ties
The Brooklyn police reshuffle draws comments from Deputy Chief McLaughlin and Captain transfers ordered by Chief Devers. Democrats express approval of McLaughlin’s return while avoiding details on how transfers will occur. McLaughlin himself declines further comment, citing known views on Chief Devers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Txciot
PMV Etn
Shevlin
Brooklyn Democrats
C Hief McLarchiin
Devery
Lfoch
Mclaaughlin
Inter- Vie
Devers
Nin McLaughin
van Wieknd
Committee of Fifteen Holds Executive Meeting
The Committee of Fifteen met in the Cilited Charities Building with William H. Baldwin Jr. presiding. Members discussed subcommittees on finance investigation legislation and operation and planned a central headquarters and a district attorney’s support to curb vice. The full committee reconvenes next Wednesday with expected subcommittee updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilited Charities
William H. Baldwin, Jr
Cloaks Stewart Smith
John T. Kennedy
Austen G. Vox
Charles “Sprague Smith
Helix Adler Vieorge- Haven Putnam
George Voster Peabody
Ndwin R. A
Wamia
Theo
Baldwin
Hinanee
Charles Stewartsmith
John S.kennedy
George Foster Peaubeds
Joan Harson-Rheates
Jacob
Cal Joel Fi. Erharat
William J. O'Kriell
Charles Swrague Smith
Selix
Suvien
Tulk
Theottominitiee
Colkite
Unict
Yiewers
Philbin
Thaht Iaipe
Attourney
Captain Thomas Reveals Clean Precinct After Investigation
Capt Thomas of West Thirtieth Fire Station goes before reporters as a Committee of One to announce his precinct is free of disorderly houses and poolrooms. He claims no gambling joints exist in the area while noting rumors of such on Thirty-sixth Street and Sixth Avenue are unfounded. The captain asserts he personally investigated and found everything on the level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Tye
Linne
Eve
Beanie
Paddy
Pig
Thirty-sixth Street
Sixth Avenue
Quarrel on Fifth Avenue Ends With Dinner Refusal
A man and a fashionably dressed woman argued loudly outside the Waldorf-Astoria and near Thirty-third Street last evening. She accused him of disgrace and threatened divorce while the couple walked, argued, and later entered a cab toward midtown after a dinner dispute at DeNico’s. Manager Boldt would not confirm if they were hotel guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-third
Waldorf-Astoria
Fifth Avenue
Deimonico’s
Boldt
The
Rocky Mountain Smelter Opens in Florence Colorado
The Rocky Mountain Smelter at Florence begins operations, costing 750000 dollars with capital from the East. It will process 600 tons of ore daily, expanding to double capacity within a year. Ores come mainly from Cripple Creek Leadville and Silver Cliff, making the Arkansas Valley a major metalliferous reduction hub.
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Big Colorado
Pueblo
Col
Rocky Mountain
Florence
Arkansas River
Arkansas Valley of
Colorado
America
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Silver Cliff
Fire destroys O Leary Clubhouse in Chicago
A Stock Yards fire at dawn burned the four story O Leary Clubhouse in Chicago causing about 60000 in losses. The Transit House across the street escaped danger while the blaze gutted the building and damaged a white lead factory gum factory and store inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Leary
Chicago
Transit House
O‘leary
Mendenhall Resigns From Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Massachusetts December 26 Dr Thomas C Mendenhall resigns after seven years as president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute effective July 1 1901 Trustees accept in a public notice citing poor health He previously headed the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in Washington DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Thomas C. Mendenhall
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mendenhall
United States Coast ‘and Geodetic Survey
Washington
Three Held In Contempt Over Receiver Move
Justice Leventritt held lawyer Joseph Martin his son William J and client Emanuel Popper in contempt of court for seeking receivers across multiple counties to bypass orders. The judge ordered vacating actions, warned against discarding court orders, and directed cross county transmission of the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leventritt
Supreme Court
Joseph Martin
William J
Emmanuel Popper
Martins
Assessment Insurance Society
the Order of Chosen Friends
Popper
Order of Chosen Friends
Order
Indiana
Supreme Court of
Justice Leventritt
Jacques
Wilmot M. Smith
William J. Martin
Smith
Mr. Martin
Kings
Suffolk
Christmas Day Shootings Sweep Kentucky as Death Toll Rises
Kentucky records a surge of Christmas Day violence with at least thirty killings across counties. Incidents include Mrs. J. Bryant murdered by Thomas Kidd in Williamsburg, and Deputy Sheriff John Usher killed during whisky-law arrests in Mayfield. Other feuds and drunken brawls reported across Christian and Clay counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
J. Bryant
Thomas ‘Kidd
Williamsburg
Kidd
FE. T. Gerrard
Manchester
Dill Holland
Clay County
T. T. Garrard
E. T. Garrard
Garrard
Christian County
Marion Henderson
Robert Morris
Henderson
Morris
Mayfield
John Usher
Charles Bowlin
President's New Year Reception Arrangements Made
Secretary Cortelyou released a schedule for the President's New Year's reception in Washington. The line of gathering times includes 11 A M for Cabinet and Diplomatic Corps, 11:15 for Supreme Court justices and other judges, 11:45 for lawmakers and district officers, 11:40 for military and militia leaders, 12 for federal officials and agency heads, 12:15 for veterans organizations, and 2:35 to 1:30 P M for citizen reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cortelyou
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Claims
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
United States
Congress
District of Columbia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Smithsonian Institution
Commissioner of Fisheries
Civil Service Commission
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Labor
Pensions
Columbian Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Associated Veterans of the War
The
Union Veteran Legion
Union Veterans’ Union
Inhabitants’ Association of
Smallpox Outbreak Among Cattle and People in Cecil
An epidemic of smallpox in Cecil, Ohio draws state health attention. Cows on local farms are infected and one five persons are sick from drinking milk. Dr. Chapman of the State Board of Health orders quarantine. a daughter in the affected family attended school exposing several children. State authorities will monitor further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Toledo
Ohio
Cecil
Dr. Chapman
State Board of Health
Abduction Shocks Indianapolis as Wife Takes Child
Mrs. Samuel D. Miller of New York abducts her son in Indianapolis. A police chase across Indiana failed to locate the child or mother after she left the city in a closed carriage with the governess. The case, tied to Miller and ex-Attorney General W. N. H. Miller, drew wide social notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Miller
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel D. Miller
New York
W. N. H. Miller
Kareher
Washington, Mere
Mr. Miller
Muncie
Thefts Charge Tangles Dr Leroy With Bric-a-Brac
A well-dressed man jailed on West Thirtyeth Street facing theft charges from an auction house. He claimed to be Louis King a Lexington Avenue musician but officials doubt the identity, finding a Dr Louis C Leroy Jr cards on him. Bail set at 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Thirtieth Street
Twenty-eighth Street
Louis King
Lexington Avenue
Charles E. Smith
Cowboy
Louis C. le Roy
NEW York Times
Leroy
Louis C. Leroy, Jr
Thirtieth Street
Dr. King
Dr. Leroy
Louis
Thomas
W. J. Campbell
West Thirty-second Street
Orange County approves 200000 bond for road work plan
The Orange County Board of Supervisors authorized a 200000 bond issue to fund road improvements. Assemblyman Louis Bedell promotes a plan costing the county nothing, with State aid and railroad contributions funding the project over thirty years and bond interest estimated at 8000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Goshen
N. Y
Board of Supervisors of
Orange County
Louis Bedell
Orange County Road Improvement Association
Bedell
Higbie- Armstrong
Aeree
Road Improvement Association
Kentucky Professor Resigns Over Football Player Expulsion
Lexington December 26 The resignation of Prof. D. W. Batson Dean of Kentucky Wesleyan College Winchester was accepted by the board. He quit because faculty refused to expel football players after he urged the faculty to remove team members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
D. W. Batson
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Winchester
Christmas generosity brings gifts to Chicago newsboys home
Col. John Lambert of the Illinois Steel Company donated 2206 from his Canal Inspection Commission salary for a Christmas fund. The Newsboys' Home dining hall overflowed with new shoes stockings mittens fur caps candies fruit turkeys cranberry sauce and plum puddings as the holiday feast began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Lambert
Illinois Steel Company
Special Canal Inspection Commission
Hawaiian Delegate's Big Mileage Claim Prompted
Washington December 26 Delegate Robert H Wilcox of the Hawaiian Islands received a $1,000 mileage payment the largest of its kind ever made and promptly approved by the House sergeant at arms. Each congressman earns 20 cents a mile for the direct route between home and Washington. The Honolulu to Washington distance is about 5 000 miles and Wilcox will receive another $1,000 later for the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert H. Wilcox
House of Representatives
Hawaiian Islands
House
Washngton
Honolulu
Wilcox
Bryan Makes Personal Explanation at Lincoln Jefferson Club Banquet
Lincoln Neb Dec 26 nearly 300 Democrats and Populists pack Lincoln Hotel for Jefferson Club dinner. William Jennings Bryan greets supporters as John W Kern of Indiana attacks Democratic deserters and defends Bryan while outlining reform goals and the party’s future unity. Bryan plans Kansas Texas tour and Gulf hunting trip before returning for Omaha and Chicago appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Jefferson Club of
Lincoln
Lincoln Hotel
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
John W. Kern
Indiana
Cleveand
Hendricks
Kansas City
Democratic Party
Mr. Kern
Richard Olney
David B. Hill
Bourke Cochran
John de Witt Warner
Robert E. Pattison
Alexander K. McClure
Arthur P. Gorman
Henry Watterson
Comaign
Democracy
Kansas
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
Omaha
Chicago
Three-Wiv Democratic contest for State Board seat
A three cornered Democratic fight over who will replace F B Delehanty on the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration. Ex senator Murphy Jr supports Bernard Stark while Hill backs Col John S McEwan and Charles R De Freest also has strong backing from the state committee. Odell will name Delehanty successor after his Albany move and Stark is opposed by Hill allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Delehanty
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Albany
Hill
Hillls
John S. McEwan
Adjutant General's Department
Democratic State Committee
Charles R. de Freest
de Freest
State Committee
Assembly
State Railroad Commission
Stark
Murphy
Morris Named to Succeed Greene as Republican County Chief
Senator Platt announced Robert C. Morris will be elected president of the Republican County Committee at tonight’s Murray Hill Lyceum meeting. Morris, 35, Yale alumnus and lawyer, was the recent City Court Judge nominee and is active in Yale and Republican clubs, the Society of the Cincinnati, and the Loyal Legion. He is married to Alice Parmelée and resides at the Hotel Savoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Robert C. Morris
Francis V. Greene
Republican County Committee
Murray Hill Lyceum
Morris
Robert Clark
Connecticut
Yale College
Nassau Street
Alice A. Parmelée
Savoy
Yale
Republican
Society of the Cincinnati
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Republican City Committee Chooses New Slate in New York
The Executive Committee met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with Charles H. Murray presiding as Lemuel J. Quigg declined re election. A full ticket was selected for the 1049 member meeting at Murray Hill Lyceum tonight with George H Roberts as President and a lineup including Hugh Mc Roberts George R Manchester Philip W Rheinhard Jr William H Ten Eyck and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Greater New York
Fifth Avenue
Charles H. Murray
Brooklyn
Hugh McRoberts
Richmond
George R. Manchester
Manhattan
Philip W. Rheinhard, Jr
William H. Ten-Eyck
John Deubert
Edward H. Healy
The
Bronx
George W. Bidgood
Queens
Jacob I. Hausman
Sidney H. Goodacre
Republican State Committee to discuss spring election bill
Trenton N J December 26 The Republican State Committee Executive Committee will hold a special meeting in Trenton with Gen Sewell in attendance to discuss a proposed bill abolishing spring elections in cities A senior Republican leader doubts any winter passage and says no action unless Senator McCarter urges a bill from Essex County
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Trenton
N. J
Republican State Committee
Sewell
State Committee
McCarter
Essex County
Former railroad man Hoffmann insane at Madison Street doors
Adam Hoffmann once General Passenger and Ticket Agent and Traffic Manager of the Mexican Central Railroad stood outside 176 West Madison Street for nearly two hours trying to force the doors. He believed his wife and family were inside celebrating a hotel opening he imagined he had opened to the public. Accompanied by his brother attorney R J Hoffman and Dr A H Miller he was urged into a cab and taken to the Grand Pacific Hotel to await arrangements for his admission to a Jacksonville sanitarium. He fell ill about two years ago while at work.
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Chicago
Adam Hoffman
Mexican Central Railroad
West Madison Street
R. J. Hoffman
A. H. Miller
Grand Pacific Hotel
Hoffman
Jacksonville
Webb Family Festive Christmas at Shelburne Farms
Burlington dispatch notes Dr. W. Seward Webb and family hosted a large Christmas celebration at Shelburne Farms with a 6 pm supper, a decorated tree, and a dance. About 350 to 400 employees and families received gifts from $10 to $25 plus jewelry. Guests included Catherine and Mary Lyman, Winona Whitman, Mrs. H. Walter Webb, Louis Webb, Major Creighton Webb, and Mrs. Frank Webb. The Webbs depart January 22 for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Burlington, Vt
W. Seward Webb
Shelburned
Drs. Webb
Webb
New York
Catherine and
Mary Lyman
Winona Whitman
H. Walter Webb
Louis Webb
Creighton Webb
Frank Webb
Roosevelt Hunting Expedition Planned in Colorado
Denver reports Captain J. B. Goff will lead Governor Roosevelt on a three week hunting trip in Coyote Basin noted for mountain lions and bears. A dozen pack horses will haul guns ammunition supplies and gear for the expedition officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
J. B. Goff
Aldermen approve 2.9 million loan bill in Boston
The Boston Board of Aldermen pass a 2.9 million dollar loan bill and send it to the Common Council for concurrence. It includes a 1.3 million loan that cleared the lower branch last week amid prior disagreements after a larger four million plus bill stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Ad
Remedy claims to diminish coughing ease discharges save the pipes stop inflammation and repair previous damage. It reportedly tastes good to most people and a sample can be sent. Scott & Bowne 409 Pearl Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
Pearlstreet
New York
Normal Teachers Retired at Board’s Year End Meeting
The Board of Education’s final meeting of the year, led by Miles M. O'Brien, appointed four Normal School teachers for the coming year and approved retirement with annuities for four long serving teachers. Names include Clara Byrnes, Marjorie Burr, Renate Remy, and Mary A. Knight. The session cleared its calendar as it prepared to enter the new century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Park Avenue
Fifty-ninth
Miles M. O’brien
John Keleher
Clara Byrnes
Marjorie Burr
Renate Remy
Mary A. Knight
Anne
Florence Ballou
Josephine C. Cozans
Juliette Hunter
Elizabeth W. ’ Ballantyne
O’brien
British steamer Ben Clune reports crew from abandoned brig
Ben Clune on passage from New Orleans to Rouen signaled aboard the crew of the brig Electric Light, abandoned near 37.08 N 55.55 W. Eight men, including Capt. Edwards, were on board when last sighted, with Vincenzo Florio reporting the abandonment on Dec. 19 after finding the brig deserted on Dec. 13.
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London
Ben Clune
Taylor
New Orleans
Norfolk
Rouen
Lizard
Electric Light
Edwards
New York
Cape Coast
Africa
Vincenzo Florio
Florio
Unknown steamer ashore near Miami with lead color hull
An unknown American steamer ran aground on reefs a few miles south of Miami late yesterday. High seas hinder wreckers from reaching the vessel. The ship is painted lead color with a yellow funnel and a red emblem on the smokestack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Three Hundred Russian Students Arrested in St Petersburg
Berlin dispatch reports from The Daily Express say three hundred students in St Petersburg were arrested for propagating Socialist doctrines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Daily Express
Notable Figures Named Across Hotels and Cities
The list highlights various officials and dignitaries including Don Luis F. Cores, Nicaraguan Minister in Washington, Lieut. H. H. B yard in uniform, and Col. H A. Camphil in Washington. It notes appointments or associations with hotels such as Waldorf Astoria and Imperial, plus mentions of Lieut. Commander A. Baker, United States Navy, and other leaders from Chicago, Albany, London, Rochester, Syracuse, Philadelphia, and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf-Astoria
Don Luis F. Cores
Washington
Rutherford Trowpridge
New Haven
H. H. B Yard
A. Baker
United States Navy
Charles E. Veres
Chicago
Imperial
H A. Camphil
Sturtevant
C. E. Babcock
United States Army
Hoffman
J. B. Lyon
Albany
Fifth Avenue
Martin Conway
London
George W. Aldrich
Rochester
Col
T. C. Safford
Syracuse
Empire
I. Ellis Hancock
Philadelphia
W. L. Walker
Boston
Riviere the Musical Conductor Dies in London
Jules Riviere the noted musical conductor has died in London on December 27. The death ends the career of a prominent figure in European orchestral music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riviere
London
Jules Riviere
Arrival of Buyers at Hotels Across New York Market
A lengthy list shows buyers from firms like Schleisner Boston Hodges Philadelphia and Marks Brothers Philadelphia visiting multiple hotels including Victoria Navarre Hoffman House and Herald Square Hotel. They purchase dry goods ladies garments linens silks and furnishings at 480 Broome Street 57 White Street 335 Broadway and other addresses in a regional clothing trade event. The roster names numerous firms and representatives such as W F Finlayson J L Adrien L Marks E N Stoner F Sherman and many more.
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The
Baltimore
Schleisner
Hotel Victoria
White
R. H
Boston
W. Ffinlayson
Broome Street
Marks Brothers
Philadelphia
Penn
J. L. _ Adrien
Boston Dry Goods Company
Mass
W. K K. Melcher, Jr
Greene Street
T. A. Clark
Walker Street
Herald Square
Whitney
Albany
F. Sherman
J. Wallace
Broadway
Malley, E
Company
New Haven
Conn
F. Murray
J. Kennedy
Holyoke
Callender
McAuslan & Troup Company
Providence
R. I
S. E. French
Kann
S., Sons & Co
H. I. Adier
Albert Taylor
Woolfenden Company
Detroit
Mich
Barbour
Cadillac
Howland Dry Goods Company
Bridgeport
Imperial
Cleveland Dry Goods Company
Cleveland
Ohio
W. Bowie
Albert
Hunter & Hunter
H. Co. Anderson
White Street
Heavenreich Brothers
Heavenreich
Victoria
Burrows & Sanborn
Lynn
Sanborn
Armstrong
James A., & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
E. Woebbeking
McCarthy, D., & Sons
Syracuse
Lispenard Street
Navarre
Murphy, Grant & Co
San Francisco
Cal
W. Preston
Nations
Worth Street
Goldsmith Brothers & Co
Scranton
Goldsmith
Dry Goods
High
Atlanta
J. M. High
Oe Goods
Franklin Street
Herald
Normandie
Roberts, John A., & Co
Utica
R. S. McIntyre
St. Denis
Strawbridge & Clothier
J. Beck
Lae. & Sons
Wilkesbarre
J. H
Waverley Place
Haas, B. & A
Cincinnati
A. Haas
Westminster Hotel
Chicago Packers Sued Over Blacklisting After Strike
The first of several suits filed in Chicago alleges that Libby, McNeill & Libby and other packers conspired to blacklist workers who joined February’s strike. The plaintiffs, all former Libby employees, say wage cuts and refusals to hire at rival plants followed after they left. Names include Libby, McNeill & Libby, Armour & Co, Fairbank Canning, Swift & Co, and Nelson Morris & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William J. Strong
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Armour & Co
Fairbank Canning Company
Swift & Co
Nelsop Morris & Co
Sothern Misses Hamlet Performance In St Louis
E H Sothern could not appear in Hamlet at the Olympic Theatre due to a sore throat. He was ordered to rest by his physician after contracting a severe cold from recent performances. The actor had only recently returned to the stage after a foot injury and future engagements depend on his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
E. H. Sothern
Olympic Theatre
Mainée
Griffin Takes New Role as AGPA for Railway
Chicago December 26 Henry T Griffin has assumed duties as Assistant General Passenger Agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company His headquarters are in the Old Colony Building and he will oversee rates and general business for the department Griffin has long ties with the St Paul system The company now has four Assistant General Passenger Agents with three based in Chicago and one in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry T. Griffin
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Road
Old Colony Building
Griffin
St. Paul
Toase
Staul
Fashion Garments Marked Down At 830 Broadway Store
Several hundred of our finest $12, $15, and $18 Fall Overcoats are now marked down to be come silk lined. Suits trousers full dress and tuxedo suits Oxford gray overcoats and raglans with broad military shoulders are selling at 600 hts on the dollar. They go out fast and we refill with fresh recruits. Between Only 830 Broadway arew 1st Store Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
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Thomas A Sleuth
T. C. Mendenhall
Martin Law Firm
Hillings
MR. Bryan
J. W. Kern
United States Senate
White House
Murphy-Hill
Gen. Greene
New Jersey
DR. W. Seward Webb
Gov. Roosevelt
Scott
B. Altman & Co
Chicago Packers
E. H. Sothern Again
III
H. T. Griffin
Hammerslough Bros
Attl A
Conover Fireplace Mfg
West 30Th St
Mark
J. Callana
Vesey St
Health Food CO
Dept. T
Sth Ave
N.Y
Vamuxs Chas
BE. Matthews
Canal St
Bway
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