Spreckels Probes Sugar Trust Assets in Hedged Battle
Claus Spreckels, president of the Federal Sugar Refining Co, seeks at today's Hoboken stockholders meeting to verify ownership of major refineries and property claimed by the American Sugar Refining Co. He cites asset figures from the company’s Massachusetts filing and notes dismantled plants, including the Oxnard Brooklyn plant, and questions Havemeyer ownership and stock links.
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Claus A. Spreckels
Federal Sugar Refining Company
Yonkers
American Sugar Refining Company
Havemeyer
Hoboken
Spreckels
Sugar Trust
Mr. Spreckels
Henry 0. Havemeyer
The
Havemeyers
American Sugar Refining
Mr. Spreckels Sald
Mr. Heike
American
San Francisco
Oxnard
Brooklyn
Havemeyer & Elder
Baltimore Sugar Refining Company
Camden, N. J
B. C. Knight
Harrison-Frazier
Heike
American Beet Sugar Company
National Sugar Refining Company
Great Western
Michigan
W. B. Thomas
Trust
Eike
New Harlem Bridge Opens Under Mayor At 3 30 PM
The University Heights Bridge across the Harlem River opens this afternoon at 3 30 by Mayor McClellan. It links East 184th Street Bronx to 207th Street Manhattan with a 34 foot roadway and 8 foot sidewalks. The span totals 1090 feet and the cost, including approaches, runs about 1 million dollars.
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University Heights
Harlem River
McClellan
184Th Street
Bronx
207Th Street
Manhattan
Subway
Ship Canal
Kinkies
van Cortlandt
Auto Clubs to Aid New York Paris Auto Run Contenders
The American Automobile Association agreed at its Executive Committee meeting to assist contestants in the New York to Paris run. Affiliated clubs along the route will help with route, road, hotel, and garage details, while Buffalo clubs plan welcoming ceremonies for arriving contestants.
Detour Cited From Whitman In California Snow Tale
Fragmentary passage notes heavy snow from twelve to thirty feet and a yearly November to May period. It recalls a 1,000 mile detour during the Winter of 1905-06 and situates the anecdote in Los Angeles.
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Whitman
Los Angeles
Marquis Boschi Confirmed for New York Paris Auto Race
Marquis Boschi writes Le Matin confirming his engagement in the New York to Paris automobile contest. He will drive a forty-horsepower Brixia-Zust car, indicating four European cars will participate in the race.
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New York Times
Paris
Marquis Boschi
le Matin
New York
Notable Men Named to Aid New York to Paris Run
The Automobile Club of America delegates President Colgate Hoyt and A. R. Shattuck to represent the club on the Honorary American Committee for the New York to Paris automobile run. The club offers Touring Bureau support and will assist with route information. Hoyt says the project is an endurance test and members will monitor progress closely. The club hopes foreign contestants stay in the city and that Alaska and Siberia tour stories are shared.
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American Automobile Association
New York
Paris
le Matin
New York Times
Association
Fifth Avenue
William H. Hotchkiss
Buffalo
George E. Farrington
A. G. Batchelder
Joe T. Terry
Stanford L. Haynes
Springfield
Mass
Frederick H. Elliott
Jefferson de Mont Thompson
Frank B. Hower
Frederick H. Tiiott
Mayor McClellan
Dave Henne
Morris
Heter Cooper Hewitt
Robert Les Morrell
John Jacob Astor
Cortlandt_ Field
Baron Rosen
United Stats
Pcr
Hotchkiss
Hower
Buffalo Automobile Club
Buffalo Club
National Motor Organization of the
United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ichigan
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Colorado
California
Automobile Club of America
Colgate Hoyt
A. R. Shattuck
Matin of Paris
Shattuck
Hoyt
Alaska
Siberia
Feasible, Megargel Says for New York to Paris Race
Percy F Megargel envisions a New York to Paris trans continental car race if preparations fit the timetable. He cites team tactics driving eight cars with sixteen crewmen to overcome obstacles, cross Western drifts, and even reach Siberia where the real racing would start. He warns about Yukon ice strength and gasoline freezing but outlines contingencies including boat crossings and fuel management.
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Percy F. Megargel
New York
Paris
Whitma
United States
Ocean
the Times
America
Siberia
Megargel
Yukon River
Fassett
San Rancisco Mountains
Arizona
Hughes Seeks Action on Street Railway Allegations
William F. King reports Albany talks with Governor Hughes about creating a commission to probe Street Railway Company finances since the Sharp era. He lists famed lawyers aiding the defense and says prosecutions may be avoided despite alleged diversion of public funds.
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William F. King
Metropolitan Street Railway
Albany
Mr. King
Francis Wellman
de Lancey Nicoll
Howard Gans
William Rand, Jr
Alton B. Parker
National Bar Association
John 8. Cadwalader
State Bar Association
John G.milburn
Paul D. Cravath
Morgan J. O'Brien
Court Denies Separate Receivers for Metropolitan and NY City Railways
Judge Lacombe in the U S Circuit Court denied the request by Solomon H Kahn and lawyer Henry Wolk for separate receivers for the Metropolitan Street Railway and the New York City Railway Company. The Fidelity Trust Company seeking to intervene was also denied while a committee led by John S Waterbury was permitted to intervene representing 10 000 shares. The court noted the current receivers could handle both entities and promised a solution if future needs require separate oversight.
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Henry Wolkman
Solomon H. Kahn
Metropolitan Street Railway
New York City Railway Company
Messrs. Robinson and
Joline
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Fidelity Trust Company
Metropolitan
John S. Waterbury
Kahn
State commerce bill seeks permanent commission for New York waterfront
Albany reports a bill by Senator Saxe to create a three member State commerce commission with broad powers to study and promote state commerce. It requests a $15 000 appropriation while commissioners serve without pay. The measure aims to relieve New York City waterfront congestion by enabling state led improvements and terminal facilities at New York and Buffalo. Alexander R Smith cautions the plan may need broader scope to keep New York as a top shipping port.
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New York Times
Albany
N. Y
Saxe
New York
New York City
Commerce Commission
United States
Chamber of Commerce
City of
Alexander R. Smith
Gov. Black
Capitol
Mr. Smith
United States Department of Commerce and Labor
New York State
Buffalo
New York Seeks State Help to Cut Port Charges
Refers to the baneful influence of railroad differentials and calls for a permanent reduction in port charges at New York and Buffalo. Argues New York has unmatched commerce and waterways but lacks an official body to protect and develop it, requesting state assistance due to the city’s debt limit restraining needed port accommodations.
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New York
Buffalo
Tate
Grady Delays Blackmar Nomination For Justice Seat
Albany reports Senator Grady and Senator McCarren oppose Abel E. Blackmar’s nomination to the New York Supreme Court Second District. The vote is postponed to Monday night, with Grady criticizing the governor for choosing outside the party and Davis's committee meeting called unseemly. A favorable report is planned, with Democratic letters of support cited.
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New York Times
Albany
Grady
McCarren
Abel E. Blackmar
Supreme Court
Willard Bartlett
Senate
Bartlett
Court of Appeals
Davis
Judiciary Committee
Blackmar
Gov
Hughes
Democratic Party
Gov. Hughes
Brooklyn
Higgins Inaugurated for Second Term in Rhode Island
Gov James Higgins of Pawtucket begins a second term as Rhode Island chief executive in a Capitol ceremony with all state officers and lawmakers taking oaths. Roswell P. Burchard re-elected Speaker. U.S. Senate race slated for Jan 21 with Wetmore leading amid a Republican lineup.
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Providence
R. L
James Higgins
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Higgins
Roswell P. Burchard
Little Compton
Senator Wetmore
Lozier Motor Company Rehires 200 Workers At Plattsburg
Lozier Motor Company in Plattsburg New York reports it has recalled 200 of its 300 workers to full time after a period of reduced hours caused by a market flurry. More positions may be opened as demand grows.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Lozier Motor Company
Bills in the Legislature Present Numerous Measures
Albany reports Senate and Assembly bills introduced including an omnibus transfer bill for New York City railroads, Yonkers deed of Philipse Manor for a museum, and custodian shifts to the historic society. Also proposed tax and executive changes, gas pricing in NYC, Fulton Hudson Memorial Park land purchase, and civil service preference for veterans.
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New York Times
Albany
Senate
Owen
New York City
Carpenter
Yonkers
Philipse
American Scenic and Historic Preservative Society
Hammond
Public Service Commissions Act
Filley
Johnston
IL. H. Smith
Verplanck’s Point
Westchester County
Automobiling Gains amid Albany Growth in 1907 Report
In Gov Hughes first annual report, Secretary Whalen notes 6599 new corporation certificates filed in 1907, up 250 from 1906. Motor vehicle registrations reach 13980 owners, 9386 chauffeurs, with motorcycle fees totaling 45305 and department fees 112228, totaling 160533 dollars. Salary list for the year is 52710 dollars.
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Albany
Hughes
Whalen
Motor Vehicle Department
Motor Cycle Department
Mortgage by Big Tim Sullivan on Gotham Theatre site
Big Tim Sullivan mortgages $100 000 to John E Roosevelt as trustee on property fronting 36 feet on the south side of 126th Street 126 feet west of Third Avenue to 125th Street. The westerly part of the Gotham Theatre site. Mortgage bears 547 percent interest.
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Big Tim” Sullivan
John E. Roosevelt
126Th Street
Third Avenue
125Th Street
Gotham Theatre
Youth Dedicates His Life to Lepers in Molokai Plan
A youth commits to a life among lepers and intends to travel to Molokai to serve the afflicted. The story highlights a personal vow and the anticipated relocation to the island community for ongoing care and aid.
Vaderland Passenger Ferry Overcomes Molokai Plan and Sea Burial
Among seventy three cabin passengers arriving from Antwerp on the Vaderland is Vincent Masoin who plans to join the Leprosy mission on Molokaia after Roman Catholic ordination. His twin died at sea on New Year’s Day and was buried at sea. The ship’s arrival was delayed by a cylinder head explosion during Sunday services.
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Antwerp
Red Star
Vaderland
Vinecent Masoin
Molokaia
Pacific
Mr. Masoin
University of
Maspin
Masgin
Order of the Sacred Heart
Julia Flachnik
P. H. Darby
M. EL. Darby
Joseph Muehlbach
Emile Neubert
W. Smits
J. Kur
Albert Halle
Marie Amann
George Lohrey
O'Connor
Erik Wank
Vaderland UN Rt
Clinch Named Commissioner in Leary Case Inquiry
Gov. Hughes appoints Edward S. Clinch ex Justice of the Supreme Court to take testimony on charges by Max Ihmsen against William Leary State Superintendent of Elections in the Metropolitan District. Ihmsen alleges failure to prosecute registration frauds and other incompetencies. Clinch to prepare a report for Gov. Hughes's action.
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New York Times
Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Edward S. Clinch
New York
Supreme Court
Max Ihmsen
William Leary
Ihmsen
Republicans Independence
Leary
Clinch
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