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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1901

Page

2

Social Democrats Nominate City Ticket for Greater New York

The Greater New York Social Democratic Party convention at 64 East Fourth Street nominates Benjamin Hanford for Mayor Morris Brown for Controller and Henry Stahl for President of the Council with Morris Hillquit presiding. 137 delegates from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Richmond adopted a platform calling to end capitalist influence and extend city jobs, education and welfare programs.

Benjamin Hanford Manhattan Morris Brown Kings Henry Stahl Bronx Greater New York Social Democratic Party East Fourth Street Morris Hillquit Queens Democratic Party Republican Party George D. Herron Socialist Party Enjamin Anford Lee Gustav Eimer Richmond Harriman Hanford Mr. Hanford Gustav Theimer Algernon Lee Herman Reich William Koenig Brooklyn Henry Slobodin Alexander Jonas Messrs. Jonas Ae Eee Mr. Brown Joseph Dooley L. D. Mayes C. L. Furman Messrs. Mayes Furman Stahl Dooley Typographical‘Union No Brown Cigarmakers’ Union No. 144 Workingmen's Sick and Death Benefit Society

Predicts Tammany's Defeat in NYC Mayoral Race

Former Senator Gibbs says the Citizens' Union will name an anti Tammany mayoral candidate acceptable to all reform groups. He predicts Tammany Hall will be ousted as New Yorkers reject protected vice and the anti Tammany ticket will unite Republicans and reform Democrats. He cites Crimmins and Shepard as unlikely choices and notes the need for a widely trusted citizen leader.

Gibbs Citizens’ Union F. 8. Gibbs Tammany Hall New York Republican Party Greater New York John D. Crimmins Edward M. Shepard Mr. Crimmins Shepard Bryan Comi Crokers Carroll

Carr Seen as North Carolina McLaurin of Politics

Gen Julian Carr of Durham visits and praises expansion while opposing Bryanism and peanut politics. A leading North Carolina politician likens him to McLaurin, noting Carr’s wealth and charity as he shapes a commercial Democrat bid against the Bryanite machine. Ex-Senator Marion Butler echoes Carr’s views to a Times reporter.

Julian Ss. Carr Durham N. C TIMES South McLaurin North Carolina Gen. Carr Marion Butler New York Times

Platt’s Re-Election Predicted by GOP Chairman

Chairman George W. Dunn of the Republican State Committee told a Times reporter that he does not seek the Senate seat but believes Thomas C. Platt will be re-elected if he is alive when his term ends. Dunn emphasized he is not a candidate.

Thomas C. Platt United States Senate George W. Dunn Republican State Committee TIMES Senate

Unger Favored for Judge Post in Court of Special Sessions

Political circles say Mayor Van Wyck agreed with John F. Carroll to name Henry W. Unger former Assistant District Attorney as the next Justice in the Court of Special Sessions. Ja cob’s term ends July 1, nine year tenure at $9,000 yearly. Steinert, Health Dept aide, is mentioned as alternate. Tammany aims to secure a broader majority with Jerome’s term expiring in two years.

John F. Carroll Europe van Wyck Henry W. Unger Court of Special Sessions Ephraim Jacob Henry Steinert Health Department Unger Jerome Hinsdale Holbrook Tammany People

Central Park Introduces Pay Chairs Amid Outcry

Reported in Manhattan Central Park, green painted pay chairs replace free seating with a 5 cent fee. Oscar F. Spate authorized by Commissioner Clausen to install chairs citywide for 500 dollars yearly, sparking public protests by Randolph Guggenheimer and others who deem the move un-American and unfair to nonpaying visitors.

Central Park East Drive George C. Clausen The Park Commission Oscar F. Spat Clausen Randolph Guggenheimer Spate

Circus Girl showcase and War in China themed at Pain’s Pavilion

A dated program recounts rental rules for seating chairs and a tale of a fireworks display titled The War in China followed by a revival of The Circus Girl. The act list includes Samuel Collins Biggs and Grace Belmont among performers with a Cafe La Favorita proprietor listed.

Pain China Peking Paris Daly's Theatre Samuel Collins Biggs Titus Wemyss Joseph Fay Dick Capel

Tammany Rival Camps Mobilize for Early Enrollment Push

Adherents of Councilman Foley and Patrick Divver, rival leaders for Tammany in the Second Assembly District, organized strong forces yesterday for the busy week ahead. Only men enrolled before June 30 can vote in the primaries, and agents were appointed to whip voters into line and enroll them. A canvass will begin immediately with experienced personnel.

Thomas Fr. Foley Patrick Divver Tammany

Republican Convention Set for July 24 in White Plains

The Republican County Committee fixed July 24 as the county convention date in White Plains New York. There is no clear frontrunner for County Judge though Lent and Andrews are seen as contenders. For County Clerk the favor rests with Mayor Leslie Sutherland. District Attorney Justus A. B. Cowles of Rye is the choice with Frederick E. Weeks as second. Coroner P H Mason will be renominated and Register William T Barret of Bedford is named.

White Plains N. Y Republican County Committee Lent Andrews Leslie Sutherland Justus A. B. Cowles Rye Frederick E. Weeks P H. Mason William T. Barret Bedford

Contracts for steel plant at Colonia near Monaca

Colonial Steel Company awarded contracts for buildings and part of the crucible steel plant to be erected by James W. Brown, George A. Howe, and other former Crucible Steel stockholders. The Colonia plant near Monaca on the Ohio River will cost about 1,000,000 dollars, employ 700 men, and should be ready in six to eight months.

Pittsburg Penn Colonial Steel Company Big Crucible Steel James W. Brown George A. Howe Crucible Steel Company of America Colonia Ohio River Monaca

Ailes Visits Washington Treasury Aide in Town

Assistant Secretary Milton E. Ailes met with Assistant Treasurer Jordan at the Sub-Treasury and discussed Treasury gains from bond disbursements. He noted continued debt reduction as long as bonds are affordable and within the department’s capacity to pay. He warned July and August may run deficits but the Treasury plans to aid banks with small currency to move crops and to stockpile notes and certificates to extend paper money’s life.

the Treasury Milton E. Ailes Jordan Treasury Vanderlip St. Louis Treasury Department Finance and Commerce Ailes Department

Collision between brewery wagon and trolley car on Eighth Avenue

An Echardt & Co brewery wagon drawn by two horses collided with an Eighth Avenue electric car near Twenty-third Street. The wagon horses were knocked down and the driver John Path aged forty from 201 West Forty-sixth Street was thrown to the street but not seriously injured. Several women on the crowded car leaped to the street as the crash approached. a few fell but suffered no injuries.

Echardt & Co Eighth Avenue Twenty-third Street John Path West Forty-sixth Street

Lamprey Wins Rights To Lands Under 1899 Agreement

Judge Bunn finds in Ur L. Lamprey versus St. Paul and Chicago Railway Company that the July 13 1899 contract is for sale of land. No forfeiture notice was given. Lamprey entitled to a deed upon tender of owed amounts or payment into court. damages not awarded.

ST. Paul, Minn Bunn District Court Ur L. Lamprey St. Paul and Chicago Railway Company Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Russell Sage Lamprey

Manhattan Beach Opens Amusement Season With Rockets And Crowd

A large crowd gathered for the Manhattan Beach amusement season opening as rockets and trumpets blared. Despite heat and humidity, an ocean breeze cooled the temperature to pleasant levels. Clouds gathered in the afternoon but held off rain, enabling a full evening program beginning with a Twenty third Regiment Band concert.

Manhattan Beach Twenty-third Regiment

New Chicago Theatre Company Incorporated in Springfield

The Schiller Com penny was chartered with 300000 capital to run a theatre. The Schiller Building’s management denies knowledge of the new concern. Incorporators Henry G. Miller Frederick W. Raymond and D S Trumbull attorneys at 18 Dearborn Street say they act only in a professional capacity and will not disclose details.

Chicago Schiller Compenny Springfield Schiller Dearborn Theatre Henry G. Miller Frederick W. Raymond D. S. Trumbull Dearborn Street

Theatrical Notes Previewing Next Season's Casts

Otis Harlan signs to lead a new season production of Black Sheep. Digby Bell joins Frank Perry for The Chamberone. William Faversham likely stars in A Royal Rival with Julia Marlowe at the Criterion. Andrew Mack debuts Tom Moore Aug 31 at Herald Square. Frank McKee will present Mary Mannering in Graustark at a future date. Other stars named include Leo Ditriechstein Clara Bloodgood J E Doses Paul Gilmore. A H Chamberlyn announces Morocco Bound and As a Man Sows for next season with initial New York productions.

Otis Harlan Iaa Hoyt Tom Moore Herald Square Theatre Frank McKee Mary Mannering Leo Ditriechstein Clara Bloodgood J. E. Doses Paul Gilmore Rose Coghlan Richard Golden Kate Claxton Kathryn Kidder A. H. Chamberlyn New York London Shaftesbury Theatre Alecia Ramsey Rudolph Cordova

Wife accuses husband of assault at Hoboken office

Mrs. Abbott told Magistrate Brann that W M Abbott a trustee of Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church manager of New Jersey Baggage and Transfer and agent for Pennsylvania Railroad struck her twice in the face on a ferry after following him from 122 River Street Hoboken to New York. Abbott denied the charge claiming she struck him with an umbrella in self defense.

Brann

British bark Falkland capsizes off Bishop's Rock

Lloyds agent reports the four masted British bark Falkland capsized near Bishop's Rock after a heavy wind drove her onto reefs. The St. Agnes lifeboat saved twenty men and the captain’s wife and child, with the mate fearing no others survived. The ship sailed from Tacoma January 30 bound for Falmouth with a cargo of ??? prior to sinking within minutes.

London Lloyd's Scilly Islands Bishop’s Rock Falkland Gracie Tacoma Falmouth St. Agnes

Regiment for Venezuela Guard to Develop Asphalt Beds

A movement in Denver seeks to form a Colorado regiment of Philippine veterans as a guard for developing Venezuela's asphalt beds. Led by Lieut. Col. Cassius M. Moses, the unit would be commanded by Gen. Francis V. Greene. Five West Point cadets expelled for hazing are among the party.

Denver Col Colorado Philippines Venezuela Cassius M. Moses Pueblo Sosepeny Francis V. Greene New York West Point

Haymarket Dance Hall Dark On Saturday Night

The Haymarket dance hall at Thirtieth Street and Sixth Avenue did not open last night. It is the first Saturday in months the resort was closed. Proprietor Edward Corey could not be found and no explanation for the darkness was obtained.

Haymarket Thirtieth Street Sixth Avenue Edward Corey

Relief Expedition of Peary Arctic Club Plans Arctic Cruise

The Peary Arctic Club announces the 1901 Arctic relief expedition on the steamship Erik sailing from Sydney July 15. Herbert L. Bridgman commands with Dr. Frederick A. Cook as surgeon. The voyage aims to relay mail, gather Peary news, and safeguard stores for a year while following Peary’s instructions. Weathering personal notes, the trip includes Windward and family matters, plus guests Prof. Stone and Herbert Berri aboard.

Peary Arctic Club Morris K. Jesup Chamber of Commerce Henry W. Cannon Chase National Bank Herbert L. Bridgman Mr. Peary Pole Mr. Bridgman Arctic Falcon Frederick A. Cook Brooklyn Erik London St. John’s N. F Sydney C. B Royal Greenland Trading Company Godhavn Upernavik Peary Utah Greenland Domino Run Labrador Cape York Saunders Island Windward Stein Fort Magnesia Payer Harbor Bedford Pim Island Warmbath Fram Etah Northern Port Peary Club America Portland Baldwin-Ziegler Prof Stone The Polytechnic Institute Herbert Berri

Destructive Newark Fire Destroys Martin Brush Works

A Newark blaze leveled the J. M. Martin & Sons brush factory at 420 and 422 Ogden Street after a cellar fire rekindled and the building burned to the ground. The adjacent grain elevator and sash mill suffered heavy damage, with widespread disruption to utilities and the Morris and Essex bridge approaches. several firefighters were overcome by heat.

Newark N. J Brush J. M. Martin & Sons Ogden Street Martin J. C. Smith and Wallace Company W. J. Sedden Hewes and Phillips Machine Works E. P. Backus Lumber Company Morris and Essex Bridge

Rev. Dr. Franklin H. Kerfoot Dies in Atlanta

The Rev. Dr. Franklin H. Kerfoot, Corresponding Secretary of the Baptist Home Mission Board, died at 8 o clock tonight in Atlanta after months of illness from acute rheumatism and uremic poisoning. He was 53, had recently returned from the New Orleans Baptist Convention, and had lived in Atlanta two years after serving at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. He previously led Strong Place and Eutaw Place Baptist churches.

Franklin H. Kerfoot Atlanta Baptist Home Mission Board New Orleans Kerfoot Louisville Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Seminary Strong Place Baptist Brooklyn Eutaw Place Baptist Church Baltimore

Yale prizes awarded to Black and Van Deventer

The C Wyllys Betts Sophomore English Prize at Yale University was awarded to Robert Lounsbury Black of Cincinnati Ohio and the Lucius F Robinson first Latin prize in the Class of 1903 went to Harry B Van Deventer of Elizabeth New Jersey.

New Haven, Conn C. Wyllys Betts Yale University Robert Lounsbury Black Cincinnati Ohio Lucius F. Robinson Harry B. van Deventer Elizabeth N. J

Pennsylvania bans first cousins marriage by inaction

Harrisburg report states Governor Stone allowed the bill making first cousins unable to marry to become law by not acting within the constitutional ten days after passage. The move completes legislative action without a signature.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg Penn Stone

Oswego Man Convicted of Bigamy

Oswego County Court found Alpheus Wilden guilty of bigamy. He first wed in Holmesville thirty years ago, then married again in Orwell last year after an eighteen year silence from his first wife who, believing him dead, remarried.

Oswego N. Y Alpheus Wilden Holmesville Orwell

Texans Fire On Mob At Trinity During Guard Siege

Reinforcements rode in on a special train to rescue Levy Spencer a negro charged with assault held by the Houston Light Guard at Trinity Texas A mob formed a cordon nearly overpowering the detachment gunfire followed as Spencer was moved to the railway station The guard returned fire and escorted Spencer to Houston while the mob fired on the train Spencer is taken to Huntsville penitentiary for safekeeping

Houston Texas Trinity Houston Light Guard Levy Spencer Spencer Glishs Ees Huntsville

Harvard Alumni Split Over Hay Degree at Harvard

Boston June 22 The plan to award Secretary of State John Hay a Harvard degree provokes alumni opposition. Critics argue the Doctor of Laws would honor political achievement over scholarship, noting leaders like H W Putnam Frederick Tudor H W Abbott and Archibald Howe among the opponents. Some say Hay may merit it for literary work, while Fisher Ames who supported McKinley’s degree cites literary achievement.

Boston John Hay Harvard University Harvard McKinley H. W. Putnam Frederick Tudor H. W. Abbott Archibald Howe Tudor Hay Fisher Ames

Bankers' Convention Ends in Buffalo Address Highlights Clearing House

At the New York State Bankers Association gathering in Buffalo William Sherer of the New York Clearing House spoke on its 1850s origins and 1901 volume. Dr. D F Altschul urged forming a Pan American banking network rather than opening new banks abroad. Arthur D. Bissell of the People's Bank of Buffalo was elected president as the convention adjourned.

Buffalo New York State Bankers’ Association William Sherer New York Clearing House Greater New York Clearing House D. F. Altschul Honduras Central America South Arthur D. Bissell People’s Bank of Buffalo

Fire destroys Peters Lumber plant at Benton Harbor

A morning blaze leveled the Peters Lumber and Shingle Company's entire plant in Benton Harbor Michigan. The planing mill and drying house suffered an estimated 100000 dollars in losses with 20000 dollars insured. Fifteen lumber cars on Big Four and Pere Marquette lines were destroyed causing about 138000 dollars more in damage.

Benton Harbor Mich Peters Lumber and Shingle Company

Fires Report From Friday Night Through Saturday

Listing of incidents with damages across streets in the city including 1 West Thirty-fourth Street Francis Obeath 300 dollars and couts for Washington and Railroad ASPET 25 dollars Lemict & Swatz 25 dollars and 207 West Sixtieth Street Win ster Horn 325 dollars.

Thirty-fourth Street Francis Obeath Washington and Railroad Aspet Twenty-second Street Lemict & Swatz West Sixtieth Street Winster Horn

Hotels and Guests List from Historic Almanac

A passenger and hotel roster lists notable visitors and residents at major hotels including Waldorf Astoria Grand Union Manhattan Plaza Savoy Imperial Fifth Avenue Albemarle Astor and others. Figures include ex Senators ex Governors ambassadors business leaders and international names such as Murphy Grimshaw Hanna Butler and Field with diverse origins from Seattle London Lima and Havana.

Waldorf-Astoria Watson C. Squire Seattle Arthur Brabacon Kittrudderry Ireland Fred H. Prince Boston Henry W. Oliver Pittsburg Holland Frank P. Blair St. Paul J. West San Francisco Alexander Allison Memphis W. Murphy Grimshaw London W. E. Fellows Bangor Murray Hill Walter Ashworth Bury England John B. Cotten Washington D. A. Campbell Cleveland J. W. Paton Liverpool W. Williamson Grand Union L. Bradford Prince New Mexico W. L. Parkhurst Canandaigua Manhattan C. Sydney Taylor Chester H. Brigham Honolulu J. S. Parks Topeka Kansas S. P. Johnston St. Louis José Rodrigues Havana W. J. Stocker Plaza J. D. Cox SAVOY Mark Hanna E. J. Henchey Louisville I. B. Hall Chicago Imperial Charles H. Baker Dwight Stevens John A. Graham Savannah G. T. Austin Galveston A. Y. Field Lima Peru J. G. Porter St. Elizabeth South Africa H. L. Harlan Lexington Hoffman-W. C. Rogers Baltimore Charles F. Hoffman Alfred Halle Breemen H. G. Ulrich Fifth Avenue Dean Meanley Richmond Marion Butler North Carolina Dennis Argenir Pateas Greece Albemarle E. B. Hargreaves C. — Russell A. C. Heron Lonon

What Shall we Do With Our Silverware

A wagon will call for and deliver your items and guarantee safety until autumn. Packing service available. Clothing and furs stored in cold storage. Household furniture kept in fire proof warehouses for protection.

Robbery Planned by Telephone At New Rochelle Home

In New Rochelle New York burglars used a telephone to plan a break in at the home of Joseph P. Brown vice president of the Knickerbocker Trust Company. The family was away two days and servants returned to find the house ransacked and valuables stolen.

New Rochelle N. Y Joseph P. Brown Knickerbocker ‘Trust Company New York Brown Residence Park Rochelle Park Association Mount Vernon

Rails bring heavy locomotives to Ecuador line

Six large Baldwin Works engines are finishing as two more spread from Lima for service on the Guayaquil and Quito Railroad in Ecuador. The line, largely English owned, needs American locomotives for its steep Andean grades above 12 000 feet. About 100 miles are open with 390 miles to finish within a year.

Baldwin Works Lima Works Guayaquil Quito Ecuador England America Andes

Mortgage Filed for 15 Million by Rail Company in New York

In Bath New York on June 22 a mortgage for 15 000 000 dollars from the Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad Company of Pennsylvania to the Metropolitan Trust Company of New York was recorded in Steuben County. Revenue stamps totaling 1 489 were attached to the mortgage.

Bath N. Y Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad Company of Pennsylvania Metropolitan Trust Company of New York Steuben County

Weather forecast and temperatures in New York area

Showers and brisk southwest winds across the Middle and South Atlantic States with fair weather looming on Monday. New England remains unsettled with continued showers while the Mississippi Missouri valley and Southwest stay warm. Temperatures peaked at 84 and dropped to 66 with humidity around 95 to 78 percent.

South Atlantic New England Mississippi Missouri Upper Middle Gulf Coast Lake NEW York Times Weather Bureau Times Ss One Sobsatne Pavwabede Misas de Ecassdevcans Miihawense Senet THE Printing House Square

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Social Democrats Her Ron Citizens’Union Platt Committee of Fifteen Justice Jerome the McLaurin G. W. Dunn MR. Unger Mr. Jacob Oscar F. Spate Lic Commissioner Clausen Colonial Company W. L. Lamprey New Chicago Theatre Company Scilly Isles Yale Apollo Melville Clark Apollo CO Fifth Ave Bankers’ Convention Astor—C. VY. Rich Lincoln Safe Deposit CO East News OF the Railroads Angelus Wilcox & White Co Wilson 24Th St
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