City Tussle Over Subways Pits Mayor Against Controller
Boardman and Metz clash with Mayor McClellan on building city subways under Elsberg terms. Bid prospects dim, Albany repeal debated, debt limits cited, and a city-run plan remains a last resort if private financing fails.
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B. Boardman
Transit Commissioners
Elsberg
Albany
Metz
McClellan
Broadway
Ellison
Subam
Cea
Mr. Boardman
Mr Boardman
Boardman
Boardsman
Pisberg
Corporation Counsel
Board of Estimate
Patrick F. McGowan
Rapid Transit Commission
Pelham Bay
Avenue
Manhattan Bridge
Acre River
Fourth Avenue
Fortamilton
Coney Island
Wang
Appellate Division
Brooklyn
Brooklynites
Subways
Busy day in Congress with loans policy and school debate
Congress moved quickly with a House bill allowing real estate backed bank loans while the Senate sought details on the Japanese school controversy. Taft defended the War Department action on Negro troops dismissal as Shaw releases 12 million dollars to ease financial strain. The Japanese Ambassador thanked the President. Irving B. Dudley is named Ambassador to Brazil.
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Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Taft
War Department
Shaw
Irving B. Dudley
Peru
Brazil
Seven Cottagers Endorse Municipal Association Victory
Complete returns show 131 of 195 seats won by the Municipal Association for the new representative council. The Board of Aldermen elected yesterday has three Municipal Association members and two Independents. Sixteen cottagers competed, with RK Livingston Beeckman, George Gorton King, Louis L. Lorillard, Henry F. Eldridge, Rear Admiral Stephen P. D. Luce, Arthur B. Emmons and Frederick H. Paine among the successful candidates.
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Newport
R. J
Representative Council
Board of Aldermen
Municipal Association
RK Livingston Beeckman
George Gorton King
Louis L. Lorillard
Henry F. Elridge
Stephen PD. Luce
U. S
Arthur B. Emmons
Frederick H. Paine
Brooklyn Man Murdered and Robbed in Tennessee Case
Nashville reports say William Ardley of syn was found dead on Thanksgiving Day and believed murdered after a robbery motive. Atkins Harmon Sam Taylor Arthur Morton and Grip Jones, all white men, were arrested and Harmon implicated the others in the murder and robbery.
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Nashville
Tenn
William Ardley
Syn
Atkins Harmon
Ardley
Sam Taylor
Arthur Morton
Grip Jones
Harmon
Jamison Scientist Dies in Pittsburgh Hospital
James P. Jamison a Harvard graduate and chemistry expert died at West Penn Hospital after arriving ill from New York with unexplained illness. He refused to reveal relatives and will be buried in the potter's field. authorities seek to contact friends or kin.
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The
Tribune
Pittsburg
James P. Jamison
West Penn Hospital
Ooklyn
York
Jamison
Seng Tay
Potter's Field
Harvard student fends off burglars in home invasion
Edward Crowninshield a Harvard student and son of artist Frederick Crowninshield fought two intruders in his father’s West End Avenue residence after a nurse left. Despite fever he pursued one thief as burglars escaped through a rear window onto a fire escape and vanished toward Broadway. The younger man suffered no serious injuries.
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Edward Crowninshield
Harvard
Frederick Crowninshield
West End Avenue
Crowninshield
Thirh Street
Broadway
75Th Street
Assault Near Station Involving Mrs Harrington
Mrs Agnes Harrington of West 48th street was injured in West 22a street near the police station by a youthful highwayman. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital with a fractured skull and scalp wound after being charged with intoxication at West 29th street station. Police later confirmed the assault and robbery account.
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Agnes Harrington
West 48Th Street
Bellevue Hospital
West 29Th Street
West 22A
Eight Hurt In Williamsburg Bridge Car Crash
Eight people were badly injured when a Ralph Avenue tram rear ended a Broadway car on the Williamsburg Bridge. Patients include Frances Barch 18 and Grace Beck 30 with facial injuries, Louis Dauer 0 with head wounds, and conductor Ernest Sellinger with knee and ear injuries. traffic halted for over an hour as crews freed passengers.
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Ralph Avenue
Broadway
Williamsburg Bridge
BARCH
Frances
6Th Street
Beck
Grace E
Willett ‘Street
Carroll
John
Eastern District Hospital
Dauer
Louis
East 24 Street
Kate
East 1Th Street
Rosenfeld
Rachel
Madison Street
Rucel
Samuel
Allen Street
Sellinger
Ernest
Fastern District Hospital
Wythe Avenue
Nude statues removed from Spokane high school auditorium
D E Cloyd principal at Spokane High School withdrew nude statues titled David and The Discus Thrower from the auditorium after sustained agitation by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union led by Mrs. D Nichols and opposition from Mrs. Co G Brown of the Art League. The statues are stored in the attic.
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Tribune
Spokane
Wash
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
D. E. Cloyd
David
D. Nichols
Womans Christian Toa Pacancenion
Co. G. Brown
Art League
Cloyd
Fire damages CBQ freight house in Chicago
A warehouse at Harrison and Canal streets of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway burned, causing about 300000 in damage. Explosions from signals inside the building endangered firefighters. Two firemen were burned but expected to recover.
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Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Railway Company
Harrigan and
Canal Streets
Florida and Carolina Resorts Adverts Chronicle
A compact catalog note from Broadway New York promotes Florida and Carolina resorts with Seaboard Air Line options. It highlights quick, pleasant travel via booklets and advertisements.
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Seaboard Air
Broadway
New York
Ellison to Lead Real Inquiry Into Borough Office
Corporation Counsel Ellison will supervise a public, searching investigation of the Borough of Manhattan President Ahearn’s office. He plans to call witnesses, issue subpoenas, and coordinate with the Commissioners of Accounts to expose any irregularities and ensure open sessions in City Hall. The Citizens Union had urged an in-depth probe citing alleged graft and misused funds.
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Ahearn
Ellison
Commissioners of Accounts
The
Citizens Union
Borough of
Manhattan
Sullivans
Aheart
Charles F. Murphy
Murphy
McClellan
Buffalo
Hearst
Sullivan
Friends of Borough
Medellan
Bureau of Buildings
Walker
Bureau of Highways
Captain Berry Frozen As Harvey Sails Ashore
The three masted schooner Emma R Harvey wrecked off Digby Nova Scotia in a northwester gale. Captain Berry died frozen after crew struggled through breakers to land. One seaman drowned. others were rescued. Nearby Rebecca W Huddell rode out the storm and beached safely though its second mate was frostbitten.
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Huddell
Harvey
Bucksport
Applesland
N. S
New York
Nova Scotia
Sloan's Cove
Digby Gut
Shaw releases 12.9 million in advance interest payments
Washington Secretary Shaw plans to prepay about 12 million in interest on U.S. bonds to ease money market strain. He will advance January to May 1907 interest with no rebate, mailed to registered bond owners by December 15. The move comes as surplus revenues prompt Treasury action amid Wall Street shortages.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Wall Street
United States
Shaw
Treasury
House
Stock Exchange
Scretary Shaw
Vermont Battleship Vermont Hits Speed Targets at Rockland
Rockland Me Dec 5 The first class battleship Vermont completed standardization screw trials on a measured mile. Fastest corrected speed 18.52 knots with 118.47 revolutions per minute. Average of best three runs 18.488 knots. To meet 18 knot requirement propellers must reach 114.06 rpm tomorrow four hour sea trial follows. Fore River Shipbuilding Company represented by Francis T Bowles Navy by J L Gow and R M Watt.
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Rockland
Vermont
Fore River Shipbuilding and Engine Company
Quincy
Mass
Francis T. Bowles
J. L. Gow
R. M. Watt
Navy
Lighton Announces Candidacy for U S Senate
Concord New Hampshire December 5 George B Lighton of Dublin announces his candidacy for United States Senator to succeed Senator Burnham He is a Republican.
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Concord
N. H
George B. Lighton
Dublin
United States
Burnham
Lighton
Danville dealers indicted for criminal price conspiracy
Danville Virginia December 5 the grand jury indicted four leading coal and wood dealers on criminal conspiracy charges alleging efforts to control and regulate prices for coal and wood commodities.
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Danville, Va
Danville
Hudson River Day Line to add Robert Fulton boat
Naval architect Frank E. Kirby will design a new larger vessel for Hudson River Day Line service between New York and Albany. The Robert Fulton is expected to exceed the Hendrick Hudson in size, with interior decor by Louis E. Kiel of Detroit. The project reflects ongoing expansion following the earlier launch.
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Tribune
Detroit
Dec
Frank E. Kirby
Naval Architect
Hudson River Day Line
New York
Albany
Robert Fulton
Hendrick Hudson
Hughes Visits Albany Ahead of Inauguration
Governor elect Hughes and Mrs. Hughes spent the afternoon in Albany with Governor Higgins and Mrs. Higgins. They toured the executive mansion and discussed inauguration planning with State officials. Hughes called the trip a domestic economy visit and said they will live in Albany for the next two years.
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Albany
Wee
Charlies E. Hughes
New York
Higgins
Hughes
Higgins to visit New York on private business
Governor Higgins said he would travel to New York on private business tomorrow before returning to his home in Olean for the week. He did not plan to attend the proposed Republican conference in Washington with Governor elect Hughes and State Chairman Woodruff.
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Albany
Higgins
New York
Olean
Washington
Elect Hughes
Woodruff
Dudley Named Ambassador to Brazil in Place of Griscom
Washington reports Irving B. Dudley of California will become Ambassador to Brazil succeeding Lloyd C. Griscom. Griscom moves to Italy to replace Henry White while White heads to Paris and Robert S. McCormick resigns around March 4. Meyer’s successor to St Petersburg expected outside the current diplomatic service.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Irving B. Dudley
California
Peru
Lloyd C. Griscom
Brazil
Griscom
Henry White
Italy
White
Paris
Robert S. McCormick
Dudley
Lima
Root
South America
George von I. Meyer
St. Petersburg
Meyer
Charles Page Bryan
Hlinois
Portugal
The Daily Mail on Shaw's Prosperity Report
London papers discuss Secretary Shaw's report praising prosperity under tariff protection. The Daily Mail credits protection for growth and notes $67 million in toll duties from foreign countries enabling his currency proposals. The Standard views the plan as an experiment with Europe style state bank duties moving to the US Treasury.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Shaw
Europe
Treasury
United States
White Star Lines Orders 650-Foot Vessel for U S Service
The Daily Mail reports the White Star Steamship Company has ordered another 650 foot steamship from Harland and Wolff for American passenger service. The London item dated December 6 notes the order to bolster transatlantic travel capacity.
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Company
London
The
Daily Mail
White Star Steamship Company
Harland & Wolff
Boston Officer Arrests Deserter From Charleston
Frederick G. Bennick, clerk to Captain C. McR. Winslow, arrested on arrival from South America on a desertion charge. He allegedly failed to obtain game orders for Secretary Root during Winslow’s South American mission. Bennick says he was delayed and the Charleston sailed before he reached the port.
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Boston
Frederick G. Bennick
C. McR. Winslow
Charleston
South America
Harmodius
Bennick
Root
Advertising blurb for Dewey’s Clarets and Old Burgundy
An advertisement from H. St. Dewey & Sons Co. promotes Dewey’s Clarets or Old Burgundy as a beverage to enrich the blood, listing the firm’s address at 183 Fulton Street, New York.
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H. ST. Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
New York
Senate Programme Outlines Ratifications and Bills in Wake of Holiday Recess
The Senate Steering Committee will meet in January as planning begins. Expected actions include passage of the Anti Gambling bill in DC and territories, ratification of the Algeciras treaty on the 12th, and favorable handling of the Dominican treaty. The Employers Liability bill and Philippine Tariff bill likely pass after amendments. Child Labor and Meat Inspection amendments are pursued by Beveridge, while Shipping legislation faces House-driven changes and debates over a shorter bill. Overall little broad legislation anticipated this session.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Committee On the Order of Business
Senate
House
Littlefield
Committee On Territories
Burnham
District of Columbia
Territories
Eam
Burrows
Algeciras
Ledge
Beveridge
Ship subsidy movement gains momentum in Congress
Washington December 5 The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will decide if ship subsidy is considered this session as Senate action favors the measure Advocates claim a new vote change by Indiana Representative Watson boosts chances and a broader South American subvention plan gains support amid President Roosevelt administration push Speaker Cannon remains opposed but subsidy supporters press forward aiming for floor action.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House
Congress
Senate
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Representative Watson
Indiana
Watson
South America
Root
Middle West
Cannon
President Roosevelt backs Reed Memorial plans
President Roosevelt sent to Congress papers on the Walter Reed Memorial Association with a recommendation for action. He urges suitable action and supports financial aid to the organization. He praises Major Reed for work on yellow fever and says the nation should bear witness to this fact.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Walter Reed
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Ellison Takes
Hold
Aids Money Market
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DAY Line
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Confiseur
Hippodrome
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