Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Endures Severe Atlantic Passage
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arrived at Sandy Hook after a storm battered voyage from Cherbourg. A propeller blade broke, the ship grounded on the Southwest Spit, and a buoy chain fouled the propeller. Wrecking teams went to assist as passengers endured storms, near-collisions, and high seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Sandy Hook
Navesink
Engelbart
Hook
New York
Merritt-Chapman
the Hook
J. Heincks
Charles E. Tripler
Founding of a Model Industrial Town Near Philadelphia
A dinner in Philadelphia launched a plan to create a model industrial town near the city. Prominent financiers and manufacturers from Philadelphia and New York attended, with letters of regret from Bishop Potter. A committee will explore sites along the Delaware River to buy land and invite large manufacturers, offering workers houses on easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joseph J. Byers
New York
William H. Armstrong
United State Railroad
Howard Butcher
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Elgin R. L. Gould
City and Suburban Homes Company
Clarendon I. T
Elihu C. Irvin
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Bishop Potter
Byers
Messrs. Byers
Trask
Search
Ogden
E. R. L. Gould
L T. Chamberlain
A. W. Hilbury
Irvin
Delaware River
INDEX TO DEPARTMENTS STOCKS AND ADS DETAIL
Irregular stock listings and prices including corn oats and butter from Commercial World pages. Multiple sections noted such as Amusements Arrivals at Hotels and Out of Town Buyers and various notices. Poland Spring water advertisement appears alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Intelligence
United Service
Weather Report
Evans Ale Ad Brief Sparks Restoration of Enjoyment
An advertising item urges patrons to order Evans' Ale when apt to enhance enjoyment. The brief notes availability and calls to action, reflecting a period commercial tone and local consumption culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Adv
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Arrives Off Quarantine Station
The liner untangled buoy chains from the steering gear and dropped anchor at 11 last night near a quarantine station. Passengers include Baron von Holleben German Ambassador to Washington Marquis and Marquise de Larinaga Count G de Montebello General and Mrs Edward H Ripley Count de Chambaun and Count H de Montebello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron von Holleben
Washington
Marquis
Marquise de Larinaga
G. de Montebello
Edward H. Ripley
Count de Chambaun
Count H. de Montebello
Robbery Near Broadway Targets Nyack Visitor
Erastus Blauvelt of Nyack was attacked and robbed by four men on Twenty fourth Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway after midnight. He called for help, Detective Lockwood and Policeman Behr arrived, two suspects were captured nearby, and the men gave names as Thomas Cleary and William Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Blauvelt
Nyack
Twenty-fourth Street
Sixth Avenue
Broadway
Blauvelt
Lockwood
Behr
Seventh Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Thomas Cleary
West Twenty-sixth Street
William Kelly
Robbery near West Twenty Fourth Street Victim Attacked
Louisa Travere was assaulted near her home at 156 West Twenty Fourth Street as she left the theatre. A large Black man seized her by the throat, stole her purse, and fled but was captured by Detective Sheehan and a policeman. He identified himself as Thomas Butler of Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Travere
West Twenty-fourth Street
Sheehan
Thomas Butler
Buffalo
Choked by Trolley Rope Injures Two Men
Thomas Fitzpatrick and Frederick Dorman were nearly strangled when a trolley rope wrapped around their necks as a Union Railway car pole dislodged on Sedgwick Avenue. Fitzpatrick suffered a possible skull fracture and was hospitalized, while Dorman fractured a collar bone and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Frederick Dorman
Union Railway
Fitzpatrick
Sedgwick Avenue
Dorman
Romanist Survivals in Protestantism Debate at Baptist Congress
At the Richmond Baptist Congress Rev. Dr. Frank M. Goodchild of New York argued that Romanist forms persist in Protestant worship, noting some good in the Roman Church yet warning against exaggerated ritual. The congress re-elected Dr. Theodore A. K. Gessler as secretary and added Dr. W. Granger and Dr. Goodchild to the executive committee with plans for next year’s meeting in Augusta or Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Baptist Congress
Frank M. Goodchild
New York
Goodchild
England
Congress
Theodore A. K. Gessler
Landing
N. J
W. Granger
Mount Vernon
N. Y
New York City
Augusta
Providence
R. I
Andrew Crawford Dies in Chicago Prominent Capitalist
Andrew Crawford a leading Chicago capitalist and long time Western agent for Drexel Morgan & Co died tonight. He had recently resumed the position with a salary of 50000 after Morgan indicated they could not fill the post satisfactorily. He was regarded as one of the nation’s top investment judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andrew Crawford
Crawford
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Morgan
Pittsburg Limited Train Ad with Low Fares
Train advertisement for New York to Pittsburg via Baltimore and Ohio R R offering first class nine dollars and second class eight dollars ten cents. Departs New York South Ferry at 6 55 P M and Liberty Street 7 00 P M arrives Pittsburg 8 55 A M with Pullman drawing room sleeping cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Baltimore and
Ohio
R. R
Pittsburg Limited
South Ferry
Liberty Street
Pullman
Purest Natural Spring Water Claimed Worldwide
A claim that the water from a pristine natural spring is the purest on earth circulates in regional advertisements. The promotion highlights the water’s mineral content and origin, positioning it as a premium product for health conscious consumers.
Kruger's Marseille welcome fuels anti British mood
In Marseille on November 22 former South African Republic president Kruger arrived aboard the Gelderland to a delirious greeting. A sharp anti British demonstration followed a hotel incident as crowds shouted Down with the English, police dispersed protesters, and Kruger declared, We will never surrender, praising liberty and divine justice. He met French officials, addressed crowds, and planned to depart for Paris the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Kruger
South African Republic
Gelderland
France
Marchand
Toulon
Fashoda
England
Mr. Kruger
Paris
Central Committee
Poe
Jameson
Africa
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Dr. Leyds
MM. Pauliat
Thourel
Leyds
Free State
Haffner's Wills Bring Heirs and Money into Court
Brooklyn man Jacob J. Haffner, a two‑term prison alum, has surfaced multiple wills affecting large estates. He is linked to the Blythe and Pearcy cases in San Francisco and Chicago, with Apple Mary Morton’s 1887 will naming Celia Haffner and Arthur McCaffrey as beneficiaries. The Morton document, signed by Mrs Levi P Morton, may yield about $10,000 to Haffner’s sister, while Haffner himself seeks about $50,000 as an heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob J. Haffner
Humboldt Street
Brooklyn
Haffner
Thomas H. Blythe
San Francisco
Blythe
Apple Mary
South Street
Corporation Counsel's Office
Levi P. Morton
Mary Kiernan
Dunn
Willett Street
New York City
New York
United States of America
Celia Haffner
Lorimer Street
N. Y
Arthur McCaffrey
Remsen Street
P. Haffner
Jacob
Jacob Haffner
Henry Clay
Forrest Point
Yonkers
Cherry Street
Kiernan
John O'Hare
Rome
McCaffery
Noah
Seeley
East River Savings Bank
Mary Kiernar
Harry Fasker
Dannemora
Chicago
William P. Black
James Hey Pearcy
Charles Pearcy
James
James H. Pearcy
Gal
Joseph Blow
E. B. Southworth
Mr. Southworth
Blythe-Pearcy
Reading
England
Frisco
Los Angeles
Pearcys
Black
James Pearcy
Pearcy
Pring
William Austin
Charleston
S. C
Austin
Anita C. Davis
Blow
Railway Safeguards and Modern Signaling
The article highlights electro automatic signal and switch systems used on the Pennsylvania Railroad. It emphasizes reliability and safety improvements in railway operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Police Precautions For Kruger Visit Spark Paris Tension
Paris November 22 Extraordinary police measures surround the Hotel Scribe as preparations for welcoming former President Kruger proceed. The second floor is reserved for Kruger and his suite while a municipal reception is planned. A Boer Independence placard urges Parisians to warmly greet him with ardent sympathy for the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Kruger
Kriger
Kruger's Marseille Arrival Sparks Editorial Gloom
London papers give notable space to Mr. Kruger's arrival at Marseille and his activities but editorial voices show comparative indifference, arguing the South Africa course remains unchanged and noting no resentment at the French crowd's enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kruger
Marseilles
General Change of Time on the Pennsylvania Railroad
On Sunday next, November 25th, the Pennsylvania Railroad will implement its winter season time change. A number of local trains will be altered as part of the schedule update conducted by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Evans beers praised for natural spring water quality
An advertisement extols Evans' Ale and Evans' Stout as well worth trying, advertising a purest natural spring water base and highlighting the beverages as superior in taste and purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Chinese Repulse Germans Reported From Front
A Peking dispatch to The Morning Post says Chinese troops repulsed a German expedition but details are not yet received. The report comes from the London desk dated Wednesday and carries no further specifics about location or forces engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peking
Morning Post
Illness of the Czar Reported With Mixed Signs
In Livadia European Russia, the Czar showed a fluctuating condition with temperatures around 100 to 101.7 and steady pulse. London reported improved outlook and doctors’ belief the crisis may have passed. Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Sergius stayed in Vienna awaiting further telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livadia
European
Russia
London
Copenhagen
Berlin
Grand Duke
Grand Duchess
Sergius
Vienna
Florence
Czar of Russia Rumored Dead in Paris Telegram
A Paris telegram claims the Czar is dead, but no confirmation exists. Rumor spread on Wall Street after reports tied to Livadia and the Cotton Exchange. Russian Consul General Vladimir Teplow denied any knowledge and said notification would come if true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Paris
Wall Street
Russia
Livadia
Cotton Exchange
Vladimir Teplow
West Thirty-first Street
Washington
Rumor of Czar’s Death Unfounded Says Embassies
London reports the rumor of the Czar’s death is unfounded with no confirmation received at the Russian embassies in Berlin and Paris and none since yesterday’s bulletin.
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London
Berlin
Paris
Meigs Boat Survives Fierce Sandy Hook Gale
The United States Quartermaster boat General Meigs with officers wives and guests faced a deadly squall off Sandy Hook. Captain George W Howell described the storm as the fiercest in 24 years with 70 mph winds and heavy seas. Tugs M Moran and Ivins aided, tow lasting from 9 PM to 1 AM to Erie Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Meigs
Sandy Hook
George W. Howell
Pier 3
East River
Hook
Howell
M. Moran
Ivins
Moran
Joseph Parker
Canby
New York
Erie Basin
Boers Defeated by Lancers at Baderspan. Brand Wounded
Reports from Bloemfontein say Brand led Boer forces to a costly defeat on November eighteenth at Baderspan as lancers broke through the line and riders' horses collapsed. British casualties were light and Brand was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloemfontein
Brand
Baderspan
City considers municipal printing plant as cost saver
The Charter Revision Commission will report to Gov Roosevelt recommending the city own and operate its printing plant. Proponents argue cities can cut costs versus contract printing, citing rising expenses and a Boston model. Opponents warn of inefficiency, political influence, and higher long term costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Revision Commission
Gov. Roosevelt
United States Government
Washington
Board of City Record
Printing City Record
Coler
Boston
Charter Commission
New York
Typographical Union No. 6
Government
Congress
Board of Education
Mer
Kelso
Martin B. Brown Printing Company
New York City
Charter Revision Commission eyes supply cost safeguards
The Charter Revision Commission plans to amend the charter to curb city overcharges on supplies. Last spring Controller Color and Corporation Counsel Whalen clashed over claims the city paid above market price. The panel holds sessions to file its report by December 1, with Governor Roosevelt aiming to release it promptly for legislative debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Revision Commission
Color
Whalen
Albany
Roosevelt
Case of Capt Carter Habeas Corpus Hearing Set
Oberlin M. Carter former Captain of Engineers U S Army faces habeas corpus proceedings in a U S District Court in Leavenworth Kansas with Judge Amos Thayer presiding. Carter sought to avoid court appearance. Col John W Clouse and Frank P Blair attend with Gen Grosvenor in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Oberlin M. Carter
Engineers
United States Army
United States District Court
Amos Thayer
United States Court At
St. Louis
Carter
John W. Clouse
Military Court
United States
Frank P. Blair
Chicago
Gen. Grosvenor
Washington, D.C
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Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Poland
Erastus Blauvelt of
The
New York Times
Krueger
Der
Lyons Basin
la Joliette
Fischer and Wessels
van Hemmel
Pauliat
Dr. van Hammel
van Hammel
Mr Kruger
MR. Krueger
Messrs. Fischer
Wessels
Kruegerk
Messrs. Fischer and Wessels
President Loubet
French Republic
Dijon
Mary” Morton
London Papers
ASY
Czar
Meigs
Lancers
Maseru
Basutoland
Steyn
de Wet
Alexandria
Warringham’s
Orange River Colony
Ballantine
India
Manhattan
Bronx
Capt. Carter
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