Unclaimed Wages and City Balances Grow in Treasury
The City Chamberlain reports a rising total of unclaimed salaries and wages in the last year, reaching 159,700 dollars. Many claims are abandoned due to moved or unknown individuals, while other small balances from various departments and estates accumulate in the Chamberlain’s ledgers, highlighting the city’s vast and varied receipts and disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Chamberlain
Martin
City Chamber
Gad
Chamberlain Martin
Kew
Sicily
Bronx
Ciy Chamberlain
Department of Corrections
Oqogeey
Cay Chamberlain
Litrie
Board of Elections
Tr Ch
Stres
Floating Yankee at Penikese faces renewed chance of salvage
Wireless messages from the States indicate the stranded cruiser Yankee, near Penikese Island, may be raised more easily as weather moderates. The vessel lies at about forty two feet, with deck visible, and recovery teams plan to use pontoons and compressors, expecting minimal storm risk and a safe salvage under the same operators who freed the boat from Spindle Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M States
Lebanon
Penikese Island
Rand William Wotherspoon
Com
Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn
Yesterdey
Arbuckle Air Resterder
Sue
Cotton Crop Estimated At 12 , ... Bales In Nation's Ginnery Report
The Nations' Ginnery Association released its annual report showing 11,664,000 bales of cotton ginned to December 1 and an estimated total crop for the season of 12,739,000 bales, excluding winters or repacks, with Memphis cited in the dek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Simon Assumes Rule A Share For Fouchard
Port-au-Prince reports say General Antoine Simon, leader of the revolutionists, proclaimed chief executive and pledged a provisional government as Mayor troops entered the capital with about eight thousand men. General Fouchard landed after negotiations. both leaders met amicably and Fouchard was named army chief. Firmin supporters gain strength in Gonaives and St Marc, with Firmin on route to Kingston. General Leconte arrives Cape Haytien under guard as authorities suppress demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Antoine Simon
National Assembly
Kingston
General Fouchard
Simon
Fouchard
Oterl
Gonaives
St. Marc
Generali Antenor Firmin
Generali Firmin
Cape Haytien
Leconte
Interior
Cheruskia
Plot to Kill the Shah Condemns Him in Teheran
In Teheran on December 6 proclamations from a secret revolutionary group condemn the Shah to death for violating the constitution, signaling an extremist challenge to the monarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Secret Revolutionary Organization
Americans in Yangtse indignant over gunboat withdrawal
Reports from Peking state Americans in the Yangtse area protest the pullout of U S gunboats that went to Manila for target practice. The Hankow Consul General William Martin asked Britain to safeguard American interests at Nanking amid revolutionary activity. Edict orders Manchu and Chinese nobility sons abroad for naval training.
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Peking
Dec
Yangtse River
Manila
Nanking
Hankow
William Martin
Great Dan
Breaks Into Home as Nobis Family Feud Erupts
In Brooklyn Euclid avenue a disturbance at No 30 ends with Mrs Clara Bohner Nobis wife of Charles V Nobis being arrested for disorderly conduct. Her husband claims a divorce suit and says she threatened him with a revolver while he accuses her of breaking crockery and glass during the incident. He alleges someone poisoned his water, and he summons Dr Costello for illness. Mrs Nobis is placed in probationary custody until December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid Avenue
Brooklyn
No. 30
Clara Bohner Nobis
Charles V. Nobis
Victor Nobis
No. 40
Pearl Street
Manhattan
Alfred Nobis
James Lachey
Liberty Avenue
Grace Ousted From Parlor City Lodge Financier Post
Patrick H. Grace was dismissed as financier of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in Binghamton New York after sending a letter to President Roosevelt asking about Taft’s labor stance. T. F. Walker was elected to replace him, ending Grace’s twelve year run without opposition. The dispute centered on Grace using the term we in his inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Roosevelt
Patrick H. Grace
Parlor City Lodge, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
T. F. Walker
Mr. Grace
Grace
Taft
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Oldtime Showman Dies in Ohio
Bellefontaine Ohio December 6 Telegraph reports Judge H P Ingalls aged eighty six renowned as the last of the oldtime showmen. He first exploited Siamese twins and later with Barnum. Former superintendent of the Philadelphia Museum Cincinnati Zoo and Forepaughs circus. Decorated by Queen Victoria. Discovered Mollie Christine the two headed girl. Companion of Tony Paswr and Dan Rice.
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Tribune
Bellefontaine
Ohio
H. P. Inxalls
P. T. Barnum
Adam Forepaugh
John Robinson
Huntsville
This County
Ingalls
Barnum
Queen Victoria
Captain Hates
Nova Scotia Giants
Mollie Christine
Tony” Paswr
Dan Rice
Bankers' Trust Company Reports Higher Deposits and Loans
Bankers' Trust Company reports total deposits of 36 422 899 up about 60 percent since year start. Surplus and undivided profits reach 1 701 000. Loans amount to 21 969 411 with cash holdings of 3 660 387.
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Bankers’ Trust Company
Superintendent of Banks
Gorham showrooms fit for fine Christmas gift selection
The Gorham Company showrooms are described as uniquely arranged to aid customers in choosing articles highly suitable as Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham Company
Changes at Albany in legislative organization debate
Albany discusses the upcoming 1909 legislative session with speculation on Senate and Assembly leadership, committee assignments, and reappointments. Wadsworth likely to remain Speaker. Gleason and Smith eyed for clerks. Allds and Grady expected to hold key committee roles amid broad reshuffles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Senate
Assembly
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Livingston
Lafayette B. Gleason
Delhi
Ray B. Smith
Syracuse
Charlies R. Hotaling
Selkirk
Albany County
Frank W. Johnston
Buffalo
John Raines
Canandaigua
George A. Davis
Erie
Judiciary Committee
Cities
Danzis
Edgar T. Brackett
Saratoga
Davis
White
Harvey D. Hinman
Binghamton
George H. Cobb
Watertown
William T. O'Neil
St. Regis Falls
Alids
Finance
Edwin A. Merritt, Jr
St. Lawrence
Wadsworth
Ways and Means
Jesse S. Phillips
Allegany
Cost of Forest Fires in New York State This Year
Albany reports that New York forests burned 177,476 acres causing $643,98675 in losses and $138.40 spent on firefighting. Commissioner James S. Whipple notes the protracted drought, double the number of fires, and credits patrols on railroads while urging fuel changes and stronger laws to curb wilful fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York State
James S. Whipple
State Forest, Fish and Game Commission
Wege
Russian loan of 225 million dollars approved by Douma
Budget committee of the Douma adopts a bill authorizing an external loan of 25 million dollars. The committee president says the government consents to a public discussion of the bill in the Douma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Der
Urge Caleb Powers For Congress In Kentucky Race
Lexington dispatch reports Caleb Powers reentered politics against Captain B B Golden, with tensions nearly leading to violence as Golden and allies threaten to reveal facts from the Goebel murder. Golden aided the prosecution in Powers trials. victory by Powers would position him to lead the district and challenge Dr Edwards for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Lexington
Caleb Powers
B. B. Golden
Commonwealth
Golden
Goebel
Wharton Golden
Powers
Cost of Elections in New York State 1908 Campaign Totals
The Association to Prevent Corrupt Practices at Elections publishes county committee spending for the 1908 campaign. Republican totals reach 566 775 79 and Democratic totals 326 5276 with Nassau Franklin Orleans Suffolk Warren exclusions.
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Albany
Dec
Association To
Nassau County
Franklin
Orleans
Suffolk
Warren
Republican Party
New York County
Putnam
Dutchess
Hasex
Aecesene S
Fulton
Genesee
Greene
Isu Oo Hamilton
Fulton Herkimer
Jefferson Tale
Kings
Lewis
Livingston
Wa Casieg
Madison
Monroe
Montgomery
Nassau
Putnam OM A
Queens Rensselaer
Richmond
Rockland
St Lawrence E
Saratoga
Henectadry
Shar
Schuyler
Seneca
Steuben
Notth
Sullivan
Tioga
Tompkins
Ulster Mie
Washington
Wayne
Westchester
Wyoming
Yates Waters
Ashe
Torais
Hopes For The Publicity Bill Move
Washington notes report public support for the publicity bill and ongoing urging by the publicity organization. Representative Mecall of Massachusetts warns the Crumpacker amendment could kill the measure this session. Taft backs legislation as a path for House and Senate to act this session through conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Perry Belmont
Representative Mecall
Massachusetts
Metall
Crumpacker
Republican
Democratic
House
Taft
Burroughs
Iowa Man Proposes Condor Flying Machine Venture
H Clay Moore of Jama Towa promotes a stock venture to manufacture and exploit a Condoring flying machine pairing dirigible and airplane elements. He cites Edison and criticizes Wright brothers plans, claiming a 60000 pound London to Manchester flight is possible in under six hours with a self-fueling, high capacity craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Moore
Jama
Towa
New York
Iowa Flying Machine Company
Henry Clay Moore
Moore
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Wright Brothers
Wrights
London Mall
London
Manchester
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Woney
CITY
Funds IN Treasury
Gonaives and
the Gorham Co
Gorham
Fifth Avenue
36Th Street
Maiden Lane
Congress
Association
Representative McCall
Asflor Ses
Compan
Fifth Ave
Capital & Surplus
Benjamin Altman
B. Altman & Co
John Jacob Astor
Geo. F. Baker
William H
Chemical
Seward Prosser
Roy A. Rainey
W. J. Rainey
Rock Island
Douglas Robinson
Archibald D. Russell
Alzekander UW. Stevens
Gallatin
John F. Tho
Bankers Trust
Tiffany & C
Albert H. Wiggin
Chase
E. C. Converse
Alex. H. Stevens
Thomas Cochrageo
W. Pancoast
Howard Boocock
America
Europe
Kranich & Bach
125Th St
34Th Street
35Th Street
5Th Avenue
Ijowan
Broadway
Atlantic Ocean
New York City
Boston
Eastern Steamship
Hayden, Stone & Co
Eastern Steamship Company
Morse Line
Consolidated Steamship Company
Als
France
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