Directors to Pass on Opera Merger Tonight
Opera executives prepare to vote on Arthur Hammerstein’s proposal to merge the Metropolitan and Manhattan operas with Oscar Hammerstein as head of the French division. The plan aims to unify casts and control, though contracts and governance concerns loom large as the board meets tomorrow afternoon.
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Ex-Officer Commits Suicide in Park Avenue Shooting
An ex officer and cashier Ernest Kassner shot himself on Park Avenue near Sixtieth Street and died. He left letters naming Mrs. Julia Brown 812 Lexington Avenue and Frederick J. Kassner as relatives and noted debt and funeral costs. He had been living with a brother Oscar and spoke several languages. The Austrian Army veteran had been in the United States about two years.
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America
Seaboard Florida Club Car Trains to Florida Resorts
Seaboard Florida Ltd advertises the handsomest quickest and only club car train to Florida. Seaboard Air Line at L138 Broadway division offers direct service to popular Florida resorts, promoting speed comfort and convenience for travelers.
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Seaboard Florida Ltd
Seaboard Air Line
Fifth Ave Motor Bus Plunges Onto Sidewalk in NYC
A Fifth Avenue motor omnibus carrying over thirty passengers plunged from the avenue to the sidewalk between Fifty-third and Fifty-fourth Streets near the Webb House at 680 Fifth Avenue. Ice caused the slide, the front wheels broke free, and the steering wheel was wrenchd from the driver. Passengers, many on the roof, were thrown about but only a few cuts and bruises reported. Patrolmen backed the bus off the curb and most passengers returned aboard. Earlier, two cars collided at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-fifth Street injuring a woman identified as Ethel H Sallison of 261 Ninth Avenue, who was taken to St. Regis Hospital. Chauffeurs Cornelius Lang of New Rochelle and James Lennon of 909 East Thirty-fifth Street were jailed for reckless driving.
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I. J. Harriman
Ethel H. Sallison
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Dr. Arnold
Flower Hospital
Nast Fifty-first Street
Cornelius Lang
New Rochelle
James Lennon
East Thirty-fifth Street
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Taft Praised By Col James Gordon In Washington
Col James Gordon arriving to present credentials for the Senate seat left vacant by Senator McLaurin calls President Taft a mighty nice young fellow. Gordon doubts opposition at the Capitol but Mississippi politics may delay filling the vacancy. He dismisses Lincoln assassination reward rumors as misinterpretation linked to an uncle of his wife.
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Canada
St Bernard Attacks Group of Brooklyn Children
A St Bernard with a three foot rope collar mauled several children at Beard and Van Brunt Streets Brooklyn. Edward Hanley 15 was bitten in the left leg Gilbert Gilbride 12 hurt on the left shoulder Gilbert Grigan 3 bitten at 174 Beard Street. Patrolman John Leary intervened and was bitten on the right thigh before Andrew Rupe helped subdue the dog. The animal was taken to Hamilton Avenue Police Station for health inspection.
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Beard Street
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Leary
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Hamilton Avenue
Board of Health
Resolutions oppose Lee statue at Washington Hall of Fame
Chicago Grand Army of the Republic members adopted resolutions denouncing placing a Gen. Robert E. Lee statue in the Washington Hall of Fame as against public policy and core republican values. Jasper Darling introduced the measure and copies were sent to President Taft. Dr. Allen W. Gray faced derision when attempting to speak at the event. General Frederick Dent Grant spoke at the camp fire gathering but took no part in the debate.
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Robert E. Lee
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Columbia Post
Taft
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Mailard's Imperial Winter Drink Keeps Out the Cold
An advertisement extols Mailard's Imperial Winter Drink as a effective remedy against cold weather. The copy emphasizes warmth and comfort, suggesting the beverage as a seasonal staple for readers during winter.
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Maillard’s
Global New Year Earthquake Feared From Isthmus Panama
A New Year earthquake report shows a strong tremor around 6:04 A.M. with duration near two hours, detected by Weather Bureau seismographs and linked to a possible Panama or southern origin. Seismographs in Mexico Yucatan St Louis San Francisco observed varied tremors and durations.
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Weather Bureau
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Willis L. Moore
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Canal Commission
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Canal
Bomb plot to blow Mount Clare shops and bridge
Detectives trapped two former Baltimore & Ohio workers, officers of the Machinists union, confessing a plan to explode the Mount Clare shops where 1000+ workers were present. A bomb also damaged the Gay Street bridge as the plot unfolded. five men arrested, Madden later seized dynamite and fuse.
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Mount Clare
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H. H. Meyers
South
Howard Street
Charles Gruber
Fremont Street
Madden
Superior Service Aiken Augusta and Orida Route Ad
Southern Railway announces daily service from New York to Aiken and Augusta starting Jan 3. Through Pullman drawing room and sleeping cars extend from New York to Aiken and Augusta with next day arrival in Aiken 9 13 A M and Jacksonville 2 P M. Office 1200.
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New York Times Split into Seven Newspaper Sections
The today issue details seven parts including Pictorial News Cable News Sporting News and sections for Art Magazine and Fashion plus Drama Music and Automobile coverage. It outlines the publication structure and section names for the day.
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Taxicab wedged between two trolleys in Madison Avenue crash
A taxicab carrying Elias Rosenberg his wife and two sons was crushed between a northbound and a southbound trolley between Eighty-fourth and Eighty-fifth Streets on Madison Avenue last night. All four escaped with minor cuts while 15 year old Harry was hospitalized with head wounds. Police charged the driver with reckless driving. charges were later dropped.
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New York Leads in National City Comparisons 1907
Census Bureau bulletin compares 1907 revenue and tax data for New York Chicago and Philadelphia. New York shows highest general and commercial revenues and taxes paid with figures for education recreation highways and public improvements. Chicago and Philadelphia follow across multiple categories.
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Lilley Seen in Chicago Amid Church Scandal
William C. Lilley, former treasurer of Pittsburg Presbyterian departments and ex elder, located in Chicago by congregants. He allegedly misused about 80 200 of church funds and owes 21 000 in one department. Pittsburg church officials say they will not pursue his return due to cost.
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Pittsburg
William C. Lilley
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Lilley
First Presbyterian Church
Duffy Boy Freed After New Year Arrest Involving Mayor Gaynor
Police Lt Skidmore released George B. Duffy after questioning at Adams Street Station. Duffy, a Brooklyn dairy driver, was accused of disorderly conduct during New Year celebrations but appeared not intoxicated. Mayor Gaynor had praised police discretion after the incident.
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New York
George B. Duffy
Brooklyn
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Duffy
James O’connor
Adams Street
Lleut
Skidmore
Holohan
O’connor
Wyckoff Street
White Cross Dairy Company
Manhattan
Fulton Street
Rockwell Place
Lilsbe
O'Connor
Lieut. Skidmore
George K. Duffy
Gaynor
Ice Jam Devastates St Louis Levee Damage Reaches 30000
Ice jams on the Mississippi at St Louis cause about 30000 in damage. The steamer Chester and the steamer Omaha suffer losses while barges and wharf boats are driven from their positions. River water rises five feet then recedes as the jam breaks.
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Omaha
Taft declines Roosevelt love cup honor proposal
Edward H. Walker of College Park reports a Taft letter opposing using the President's name for a popular subscription gift to Theodore Roosevelt. Taft urges Roosevelt avoid entanglement and suggests leaders of states form a National Citizens Committee to secure subscriptions for the plan.
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Edward H. Walker
College Park
Georgia
Taft
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America
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National Citizens’ Committee
Savannab Line Announces New Southbound Trips
Savannab Line offers a delightful trip to the South with large new ships sailing Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 3:00 P M from Pier 35 North River. All outside staterooms. health and rest seekers urged to use this line. Telephone 3598 Spring for tickets and reservations.
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Waggoner Gifts Each Child $2 Million Estate
Worth Texas January 1 Thomas Waggoner 57 a rancher banker and capitalist gives to each of his three children property totaling 2 million dollars per child including 100000 acres 80000 cattle and 1000 horses per heir in a New Year gift announcement.
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Philadelphia sees rise in divorce suits in 1909
In Philadelphia 1909, 1,101 divorce actions were filed versus 990 in 1908, with one suit per eleven licenses issued. Marriages totaled 2,156 for 1909, up 567 from the prior year, while divorce filings rose compared with 1908.
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Christmas Tree Fire Burns NineYearOld Julia Karll
Nine year old Julia Karll suffered severe burns when her dress touched a candle while lighting the family Christmas tree at their East Sixty fourth Street home. Edward Otto, boarding with the family, wrapped the coat around her and tore off burning clothing, but she sustained extensive hair loss and injury to scalp and body.
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City records show lowest death rate in history
Health Department data reveal 1909 city death rate at 16.22 per thousand, the lowest ever. Marriages reached 41,488 up 3,984 from 1908, births totaled 123,433 down 3,429, while total deaths rose to 74,105 from 73,078. Mortality rose for whooping cough cancer and bronchitis but declined for typhoid measles and several other causes.
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Women to Form National Anti-Trust League in DC
Washington convenes tomorrow with women including wives of Congressmen planning a National Anti-Trust League to curb food prices. Promoters say Senate and House members back State leagues nationwide. Activity aims to reduce prices via demand drops rather than targeting specific firms.
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Boston Man Arrested at Union Station
Frank M. Tower, 44, of 3 Tremont Row Boston, was arrested by city detectives at Union Station as he and his wife and child headed for Los Angeles. A loaded revolver was seized. Tower denied any intent to use the weapon, and police offered no explanation, suggesting a possible attempt to reach the White House reception.
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Boston Barber Sold Shop Then Left for West Coast
Frank M Tower ran a barber shop at 3 Tremont Row until last week and sold the business. He and his family left for Washington yesterday en route to Los Angeles. Tower, who came to Boston from Northern Vermont three years ago, was said to be well regarded and reportedly always carried a revolver. He allegedly told coworkers he planned to see the President. Chief Dugan contacted Washington about the case.
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Mayor Embraces Franklin As He Begins Term
The new mayor alienates former ally Epictetus and allies with Benjamin Franklin. Returning from Manhattan he purchases a condensed life and sayings of the American patriot and spends an evening reading it. He plans to take his first day off and walk in Brooklyn.
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New York and Florida Special leaves Pennsylvanian Ferry
The New York and Florida Special train of the Atlantic Coast Line begins its 23rd season with a Jan 3 departure from World War Penna Ferry at 1 25 P M. The official office records list 1,288 percent.
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Penna
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Standard Railway of the South
Penna Ferry
Mayor Gaynor Takes Office In Big City Handover
Mayor Gaynor assumed office in New York City at City Hall amid a large crowd. He held a public reception, pledged cabinet announcements for tomorrow, and discussed potential Parks Commissioner Rudder, who considers the post.
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Hermann Rudder
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Thomas F. Smith
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William J. Wright
John F. Curry
John C. Fitzgerald
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