Roosevelt Attends Elaborate Waldorf Banquet for Chamber
President Roosevelt addresses a New York Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Waldorf Astoria marking the opening of its new building. Attendees included Chauncey M. Depew, J. Pierpont Morgan, and foreign ambassadors as the hall displays silk banners, flags, and a brass emblem. He urges industrial peace, mutual respect, and civic duty, stressing preparedness and nationwide unity.
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Italy
It Saves a Day Gutreze Limited Adv
Gutreze Limited ships via New York leaves New York at 2 45 and arrives in Chicago at 9 45 next morning advertising a time saving service across the line.
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Penn Railroad to run Princeton Special to Monmouth Junction
The Pennsylvania Railroad says the Princeton Special leaving New York at 8 55 P M Saturday November 15 will run only to Monmouth Junction for passengers bound for Princeton Transit at Monmouth Junction to the 4 40 P M New York train Adv Briarcliff mat is 2 Di ood product
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New York
Monmouth Junction
President Moves to Recognize Union Republicans in Delaware
The President reappoints William M. Byrne as U S District Attorney, elevating the Union Republican faction over the Addicks regulars. Election returns show Union Republicans leading 13 000 to 8 000, with 3 000 to 4 000 margins over Democrats where factions united. The move signals the Union Republicans as the dominant force, with a U S Marshal appointment expected soon after.
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William M. Byrne
United States
Delaware
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Regular Republicans in Delaware Defy Patronage Move
In Wilmington on November 11, Henry B. Thompson, head of Delaware’s regular Republican State Committee, denounces the appointment of Byrne as District Attorney. He says it pressures regular legislators to back Addicks, insults Dr. Ball and loyal Republicans, and rewards a betrayer who shifted Delaware toward a Democratic Congress.
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Dr. Ball
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Killed Oculist and Self in Kansas City Office
Dr. W. H. Kimberlin a pioneer oculist was fatally shot in his Kansas City office by ex-policeman John Scanlon who then killed himself. Both bodies were found. Kimberlin died from three gunshots. Scanlon left a note saying to notify his brother at City Hall and claimed the doctor had destroyed his eyes after two weeks of treatment.
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Prospect Park Company seeks Vermont charter in Burlington
A bill has been filed in the Vermont Legislature to charter the Prospect Park Company. Incorporators include Henry Holt Roland Holt and F T Holt of New York and Prof J W Votey and A G Whittemore of Burlington. The plan is to acquire property in Burlington and South Burlington for parks and residential sites with capital stock from 10 000 to 100 000 dollars. It is reported Fairholt the Holt summer home may be converted into a park modeled on Tuxedo Park to attract wealthy New Yorkers.
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New York Times
Burlington
Vermont
Prospect Park Company
Henry Holt
Roland Holt
F. T. Holt
New York
J. W. Votey
A. G. Whittemore
South
Fairholt
Tuxedo Park
Harbison Walker Refractory Company expands capital plan
The Harbison Walker Refractory Company voted to raise its capital stock from 25.35 million to 27.6 million dollars. Proceeds will fund the acquisition of other firms, with purchases likely within two weeks. The firm currently produces high grade fire brick for demanding applications.
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Pittsburg
Navy
Harbison Walker Refractory Company
Club and Office Combined on Pennsylvania Special Lenses
A compact notice notes a combined club and office event in Pennsylvania with focus on convention activities and related arrangements. The fragmentary item signals a local group meeting and administrative planning.
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All Convent Club
Mascagni Arrested Again In Boston Mesne Process
Boston November 11 Pietro Mascagni the composer was arrested again today on a mesne process linked to a suit by Joseph Smith impresario who arranged his contract with Mittenthal Brothers for an American tour. The writ is returnable with the Mittenthal papers. A 1200 bond was posted and he was released.
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Sues Steamship Company in Abduction Case
Selig Kahaner a Roumanian native testifies in the United States Circuit Court claiming the International Navigation Company abducted him from his wife and two sons aged ten and five after immigration officials flagged his younger son’s skin disease. He sought $50,000 damages, saying the family was left in Europe.
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Alcohol From Acetylene Sparks French Industry Alarm
Washington dispatch reports Consul Haynes in Rouen noting a new acetylene synthesis method to produce alcohol. The Nord Agriculture Society warns it could ruin domestic distillation of grain and fruit for foreign profit and urges a tariff of 501 francs per 100 kilograms on carburets used to make acetylene.
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Submarine Adder Submerged Test Near New Suffolk
The Adder, newest Holland submarine boat, was tested under water off New Suffolk Long Island with Capt. Frank T. Cable in command. Lawrence Y. Spear and the Board of Inspection observed eight submerged round trips over a quarter mile achieving 7.1 knots, slightly above contract requirements. A further above water deck test is planned for tomorrow.
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Foxhall Keene Arrested For Speeding On Road
Foxhall Keene was arrested in Oyster Bay on November 11 for speeding his automobile on the way to Meadow Brook Hunt. Deputy Sheriff Meehan offered to accept a promise to return, but Keene refused. He pleaded not guilty and said he would fight the case, with a hearing set for Tuesday. He planned to present experts arguing the car could not reach twenty miles per hour due to gearing.
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New Frisco Agreement Sets Short Cut Between Hillsborough and Mitchell
The Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad and the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad agreed to build a joint use short cut about fifty miles long between Hillsborough Illinois and Mitch ell Missouri. It will connect the St Louis and San Francisco with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad allowing service to reach Chicago. Until completion trains will run over the CC C and StL tracks from St Louis to Paris Illinois to link with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois. Completion is targeted in about three months.
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Lipton to donate 1000 dollars for Irish building at St Louis Fair
Sir Thomas Lipton will contribute $1000 toward a building at the St Louis World's Fair devoted to Ireland and the Irish people. The pledge was received by James A Reardon acting for the Irish National World's Fair Association.
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Professor Ogden Rood Illness Forces Lecture Suspensions
Several physics lectures at Columbia University were suspended yesterday due to the serious illness of Prof. Ogden Nicholas Rood, head of the department. Rood has been suffering from pneumonia for three days. The item notes a stenographer on call for Business Men on Pennsylvania Special with a 20 hour to Chicago advertisement.
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Burst in tenement wrecks block injuring forty and killing woman
A gas leak in the basement of the seven story tenement at 121 Avenue C near Highth Street sparked a blast just after 3 pm. The explosion ripped the ground floor store, shattered windows across the avenue, and knocked over watchful bystanders. One woman, Mrs. Rachel Rosenberg, died. fourteen firefighters and many others were hurt. Firemen entered the basement to control the leak and were overwhelmed by gas as ambulances ferried victims to Bellevue St Vincent’s and Gouverneur hospitals.
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Piano player awaits at 101 Fifth Avenue master link
Adv notes a master piano player at 101 Fifth Avenue New York inviting visitors to try it. Advertisement also lists a New York to New Orleans and return fare via Southern Ry priced at 36.15 dollars with a 39 hour trip, tickets on sale November 18 to December 1 inclusive,NY office 271 and 1185 Broadway.
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Woman Dies After Fire Shock in House Lead
A woman died reportedly from shock while being escorted from her home by her daughter after a fire. Police say a plumber was working in the basement before the blaze on a gas engine used to pump water to a roof tank. James Schwartz of 63 Fifth Street was arrested on homicide charges as the man believed to be in the cellar. Police estimated fire damage at $1,000.
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Roosevelt Lashed New York Crowd On Busy Day
President Roosevelt spent a strenuous day in New York visiting the University Club Union League Chamber of Commerce and Bryant Park viewing Verestchagin’s San Juan Hill painting and meeting his sister before boarding a train at midnight to Memphis Tennessee. He was greeted by crowds police guards and officials including Cornelius Bliss Jr and Nicholas Murray Butler.
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Freedmans Aid Society Meeting Hears Caution on Grants
In Troy New York on November 11 the General Committee of the Freedman s Aid and Southern Education Society closed its session. Bishop Charles H Fowler urged restraint on funding as the nation faces a financial crisis while John W Hamilton of San Francisco dismissed fears of calamity. Hamilton blamed a dozen capitalists for controlling Congress and protecting the system.
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Copper Mines Get New Field at Goose Creek
A Bangor report details an inspection of Maritime Copper and Reduction Company properties at Goose Creek New Brunswick by Col Alperson of New York City and George H Trueman and George McSweeny of London. The site, previously worked by Vernon, is said to hold rich ore with a 175 foot breakwater planned for a harbor, and a 1500 foot winter tunnel will access seven copper veins above high water to obtain higher grade ore. Mining is to begin once a smelter is erected.
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George McSweeny
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Vernon Company
Reforesting 1300 Acres Aimed as Connecticut Park
State Forester Mulford bought 1300 acres of barren Middlesex County land at four dollars per acre for a state park. The project aims to demonstrate scientific forestry and teach woodland management on poor soils. Tests will identify tree species best suited to various soils as an educational trial for CT citizens.
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Last of Wild West in This Country Says Cody
Col Cody announced in Omaha that the Wild West show will not return to the United States after its December departure for England. He plans a two year European tour and then focus on business interests. The showman remarked on his long career and the thrills he provided the world.
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England
Special Train to Princeton for Yale Princeton Football
Pennsylvania Railroad offers special service for the Yale versus Princeton football game on November 15. Depart West 23d Street Station at 10:25 A.M. and 11:25 A.M., return after the game. Regular trains depart at 6:25 A.M., 0:25 A.M., and 10:55 A.M. Adv.
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Molineux Is Acquitted After Thirteen Minute Verdict
The jury found ex Governor Black accused of murdering Mrs Catherine Adams not guilty on the first ballot after a swift deliberation. Gen E L Molineux and family received cheers as the defendant returned with relief and the courtroom relaxed into subdued celebration.
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Katharine J. Adams
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