Ice stock list ties NYC officials to American Ice Company
Public expert William T. Hartung reports stock records showing officials including Mayor Van Wyck Commissioner Kearny and Justice Gilroy held American Ice Company shares. Others named include Croker, Croker, Carroll, McDonald, and Fursman. The city contemplates action as Governor Roosevelt reviews legality.
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William T. Hartung
American Ice’ Company
American Ice Company
Robert A. van Wyck
Augustus van Wycke
John F. Carroll
Judiciary
Supreme Court
Barrett, Gildersleeve
John D. Crimmins
Frank
Black
F. H. Platt
A. B. Boardman
Hugh J. Grant
A. N. Brady
A.g. S. Odell
Garrett S. Odell
West One Hundred and Third Street
Governor Roosevelt Reviews Ice Trust Case
The Governor and Attorney General Davies discussed the American Ice Company matter after a Albany conference. Roosevelt said he listened to Mr. B. F. Einstein of The Journal and Mr. J. Noble Hayes of The World and sought the Attorney General’s approval on the statements made.
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New York Times
N. Y
Roosevelt
Albany
Executive Mansion
American Ice Company
Davies
B. F. Einstein
J. Noble Hayes
Governor hints at exhaustive probe into New York city official actions
The Governor and Attorney General signaled readiness to study the case with thoroughness before any action. They may review removal powers under the Greater New York charter and possible special probes into the American Ice Company and city officials. A Donnelly anti trust issue could also be examined.
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City of
New York
Dillon
New York City
American Ice Company
Greater New York
Supreme Court
New York Controller faces bid to void city contracts
Controller Coler was served with a petition from William R Hearst asking him to annul and forfeit all contracts between New York City and the ice company. Hearst cites alleged interest by Mayor Van Wyck and Dock Commissioners in the venture. Judge Dillon advises cautious action pending evidence and legal clarity.
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American Ice Company
Coler
Ice Trust
Dillon
Hancock Street
Brooklyn
Gaynor
Gov. Roosevelt
William R. Hearst
The
New York Journal
City of New York
Hearst
van Wyck
Cram and Murphy
Corporation
City of
New York
John F. Dillon
Umbrella Sale at O Neill's on 6th Ave Advertisement
O Neill's advertises an umbrella sale with extraordinary values. Located on 6th Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets, the notice promotes limited time offers.
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O'Neill's
6Th Ave
21St St
Ady
City Officials Must Testify In Ice Inquiry
Justice Gaynor upholds power to compel testimony from Mayor and city officials in the Ice Company inquiry. The ruling approves a Saturday examination in Brooklyn Supreme Court and rejects challenges that the charter section is unconstitutional. The decision emphasizes vigilance by citizens to curb official misconduct and outlines the scope and immunity requirements for compelled testimony.
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Gaynor
William J. Gaynor
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Municipal Assembly
American Ice Company
State of People ex rel Taylor v Forbes Witness Privilege Ruling
The court adopts the decision holding witnesses cannot be compelled to testify about their own incrimination under the constitutional privilege. Officials may be examined with the privilege to object, but must be sworn if the inquiry could reveal criminal exposure. The motion to vacate the order is denied and testimony is set for 10 am next Saturday June 9 1900 at the prior hearing site.
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Hackley
N. Y
Counselman_vs. Hitchcock
Supreme Court of the United States
U. S
Kenny
Skinner
Steele
Hearing Postponed in American Ice Company Case
The inquiry into annulling the American Ice Company certificate was postponed to 11 o clock tomorrow due to Deputy Attorney General Coyne's absence. Four subpoenaed witnesses Clarence Dunham William Brennan Dennis Miller and W A Winne appeared and were told to return. Einstein Townsend's lawyer said Morse and Van Wyck would not testify citing a 1899 statute granting immunity from prosecution for witnesses.
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American Ice Company
Myer Nussbaum
Coyne
Livingston County
Nussbaum
Clarence E.dunham
William J. Brennan
Dennis Miller
W. A. Winne
Shearn
Einstein & Townsend
Morse
van Wyck
Ice Trust Stocks Weak Amid Broad Declines
American Ice stock movement on the Exchange was irregular with a tendency toward weakness. On 900 shares traded the common stock moved between 34 and 3 54, closing at 34 for a 5 point decline, while 260 shares of the preferred fell 1 point. Analysts warn developments in the companys affairs may hurt market value.
Montgomery's Ice War Sparks New Factory Challenge
The People's Ice Factory in Montgomery Alabama launched with fourteen new wagons and a parade selling fourteen pounds of ice for 5 cents. It followed with twenty pounds for 5 cents and 1000-pound blocks for 2.50, pricing undercutting existing ice firms. Owned by strong parties, it aims to overwhelm the local ice combine.
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New York Times
Ontgomery
Ala
Montgomery
Combine
People’s Ice Factory
People’s
Price of Ice in Boston Sees Possible Rise This Week
The Union Ice Company plans a price increase within the week though treasurer Halstram offers no exact date or whether the new rates will match rivals. Reports note expectations of higher prices with warmer weather, while Boston and suburban firms show movement in pricing patterns.
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New York Times
Oston
Union Ice Company
Halstram
Bartlett
Boston Ice Company
Huntsville Wins Massive Mill Project Move From Fitchburg
Arthur H. Lowe, president of Park Hill Cotton Mfg Co of Fitchburg, plans a $2,000,000 expansion to Huntsville including cotton mills bleachery and print works. The first 10,000 spindle mill will cost $300,000 and operate before next winter. Site in West Huntsville covers 60 acres with water rights and tax exemptions. 25 acres paid by citizens, 35 donated by West Huntsville Land Co. Railroad facilities promised. W Pratt, Huntsville Chamber of Commerce president, assisted the negotiations with J Lowe.
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New York Times
Arthur H. Lowe
Park Hill Cotton Manufacturing Company
Fitchburg
Mass
Huntsville
J. Lowe
W. Pratt
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
West
Anti Bryan Leaders Clash At Convention Amid Chatter
Report notes continued coverage on the anti Bryan faction with references to a dagger scene and a red chalked message about Hill and Croker meeting tomorrow. Delegates were hosted at the Democratic Club reception from 9 to 12 last night.
Name of Ex Justice Van Wyck Not Brought Up in Caucus
Kings County delegates to the Democratic State Convention met in a Brooklyn caucus and selected delegates to the Kansas City convention and state leaders. The topic of Delegates-at-large to the National Convention was not discussed, though some opposed Van Wyck. another caucus will be held in Manhattan today before the convention opens.
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Kings County
Jefferson Building
Court Square
Brooklyn
Kansas City
Augustus van Wyck
van Wyck
Edward Kempton
John L. Shea
Matthew E. Dooley
Edward Kaufman
Frank D. Creamer
John McCarty
Jere A. Weinberg
Frank E. Wilson
James D. Bell
William Seaton
P. H. McCarren
William Lynch
Rudolph C. Bacher
Anti Bryan Leaders Plans Stir New Jersey Deliberations
Robert Davis of Jersey City coordinates with eastern anti Bryan factions to protest the Kansas City nomination. The plan envisions pressuring the Democratic National Committee and, if rebuffed, a compromise to limit opposition on the floor while shaping a platform favoring bimetallism and anti imperialism amid Cuba related corruption and naval incidents. New Jersey’s Bryan support is waning per recent convention results.
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Robert Davis
Jersey City
New Jersey
Kansas City
Davis
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Grover Cleveland
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
National Committee
Bryan
Cuba
Alger
Sampson-Schley
Maryland convention sparks in Baltimore district battles
Arthur Pue Gor man arrives to direct the Democratic State Convention with plans to endorse William Jennings Bryan for president while keeping the national delegation uninstructed. District conventions see deadly clashes between German regulars and the Bryan free silver wing as organization forces win.
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New York Times
Baltimore
Arthur Pue Gorman
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
John Walter Smith
Murray Vandiver
Murray Vandiver, Col
L. Victor Baughman
A. Leo Knott
Mr. Knott
Free Silver
Baltimore City
J. J. McNamara
Edward Gross
Bryan
Gorman
Organization
William J. Bryan
Kansas City
Baltimore City mayor Hayes draws party workers’ ire
At a convention the crowd cheered for Gorman while erupting in hisses when Mayor Hayes was named. Regular party workers expressed bitterness toward Hayes for ignoring the organization.
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Gorman
Hayes
Baltimore City
Coon Hayes
Indiana Democrats Convene in Indianapolis for State Convention
More than 500 Democratic leaders gather in Indianapolis for the Indiana State Convention to be held Wednesday. The prime issue centers on Governor candidate Shively of South Bend, whose nomination was withdrawn then reconsidered. Two platforms are to be debated, one backing the Chicago platform and another favoring bimetallism without naming Chicago. The convention is expected to avoid making silver a campaign focal point. Nursebound updates report Judge Shanklin’s stroke with later improvement and a hopeful message for Democratic unity. Taggart supports for National Committee man.
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Indianapolis
Shively
South Bend
Chicago
Spencer
Evansville
Shanklin
Taggart
Mississippi Compromise Convention Adopts Separate Ticket Plan
The Vardeman Convention meets in Jackson at 10 o'clock to nominate a ticket of Presidential Electors and National Convention delegates for June 21 primaries. It aims to settle a split in the Mississippi Democratic ranks by nominating in convention and voting at the primaries, with Mississippi debarking to Kansas City Solid for Bryan.
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New York Times
Jackson
Miss
Vardeman
Kansas City
Mississippi
Democratic State Executive Committee
Democratic Executive Committee
Major Vardeman
Bryan
Chicago
June Grand Jury Sworn In By Judge McMahon
The June Grand Jury was sworn in by Judge McMahon in Part I of General Sessions. He outlined duties while 102 prisoners in the Tombs await their cases. The new jurors include Wallace foreman and a list of 23 professionals and tradesmen, from Wallace, Schiedwachter and Welsh to Ramiser and Evans, with residences mainly in Manhattan.
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McMahon
Court of General Sessions
American Ice Company
James A. Wallace
Pine Street
Christian W. Schiedwachter
Fifth Avenue
Osgood Welsh
Cedar Street
Russell Cornell
Franklin Street
David Freid
Pearl Street
James A. Poulon
Marie Antoinette
Henry S. Herrman
Broadway
John W. Fleck
Bond Street
Ion Goldmann
New Chamberstreet
Nee Co. Klatzl
West Eighty-third Treet
William H
Solomon Tim
Oswald J. Waite
Liberty Street
John Stitch
Third Avenue
Herman Ramiser
West Broadway
Deac
Evans
Union Square
Greatest Indiana oil well found near Alexandria
The big oil discovery near Alexandria in Madison County yields about 700 barrels per day, twice the state's previous best. The Lippencott Glass Company leases land in Monroe Township as Standard and other companies rush to lease and drill new wells across the Madison County oil territory.
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New York Times
Anderson, Ind
Indiana Oil Territory
Alexandria
Lippencott Glass Company
Monroe Township
Madison County
Standard
Cooley Named Likely Successor to Chicago Schools
Edwin G. Cooley, head of the Chicago Normal School, is slated to succeed Dr. E Benjamin Andrews as Superintendent of Chicago public schools. Election to confirm the successor set for June 27. Cooley, a respected educator, rose to prominence two years ago as a Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools.
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New York Times
Chicago
Edwin G. Cooley
Chicago Normal School
E. Benjamin Andrews
Andrews
Cooley
Wedded at Father's Deathbed Near Boston
Miss Bessie M. Kelsey daughter of Edwin R. Kelsey of Stoughton married George A. Nevins of Providence at 12:30 Saturday night beside the deathbed of her father. Rev. Ayer of Campello officiated. Two hours later Mr Kelsey died after a brief illness of asthma. The wedding was witnessed by immediate family members.
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New York Times
Boston
Bessie M. Kelsey
Edwin R. Kelsey
Stoughton
George A. Nevins
Providence
R. TE
Mr. Ayer
Campello
Kelsey
Scheme to Beat Poolrooms Near Newport Racetrack
June 4 report from Cincinnati details a plot unearthed by Western Union manager Grant. A lineman found a wired line and a ready long distance telephone set in a barn overlooking the Newport track. A youth named Burke exposed the plan to defect poolrooms by telephoning Cincinnati with winners.
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New York Times
Cincinnati
Grant
Western Union
Newport Racetrack
Alexandria Pike
Burke
Cincinnatii
Spite Fences Cause Clash in Montclair Neighborhood
In Montclair New Jersey June 4 a quarrel over a corner lot ends with a planned towering fence to block kitchen views of four or five proposed houses by Mrs E C Goldborough of New York City. Neighbors E V Carey Carl Erdt and Francis Halpin oppose the plan and defend their rear views with fences. The dispute drew large sums offered to buy off the owner but she remains firm.
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New York Times
Montclair
N. J
Clinton Avenue
Union Street
E. C. Goldborough
New York City
Goldborough
Mr. Halpin
Philadelphia Polo Tournament Opens at Devon With Freebooters Loss
Philadelphia June 4 The local polo tournament began at Devon before a good crowd. The opening game featured the Country Club's second team against the Freebooters. The Freebooters were defeated by a score of 11 to 4 1 2 goals.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Devon
Country Club
Freebooters
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