Bingham Recalls Baker to Brooklyn Amid Brooklyn Row
Police Commissioner Bingham after a City Hall conference with Mayor McClellan announced First Deputy Baker Deck would be sent to Brooklyn. The Brooklyn grand jury criticized centralization and removal of Brooklyn headquarters to Manhattan, while Judge Dike questioned their jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
McClellan
Baker Deck
Brooklyn
Kings
Dike
Manhattan
General Greene
McAdoo
McCarren
War Horse
Max Schmittberger
Europe
General Bingham
Baker
Hell
Academy of Music
Harlem
City Hall
Brooklyn Grand Jury
Eg Poolice Department
Boller
Bureau of Information
Greater
New York
J. L Magnes
Alexander Hart
Hart
McCarren Man for Bench Named as Dowling Success
Mayor McClellan appoints Charles J. Dodd to fill the late Justice Dowling’s Municipal Court seat. Dodd, a Brooklyn native born thirty six years ago, graduated from New York Law School and served in the Assembly after a career as counsel for the Kings County Democratic leader in the McGuire insurgent dispute. He is a known McCarren sympathizer who actively participated in primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarren
McClellan
Charles J. Dodd
Justice Dowling
Dodd
Kings County
William R. McGuire
6Th
Liquor Traffic Inquiry Drives Temperance Measures in Philadelphia
Dr Reed of Dickinson College proposed appointing a committee to study liquor traffic and report to Congress. Bishop Wilson urged temperance action and aligning interstate laws to preserve temperance. A contentious plan to close schools one afternoon weekly for church instruction drew opposition. The feature near term noted was John Kendrick Bangs’ Over the Wire in next Sunday’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reed
Dickinson College
Federal Council of the Christ In America
Congress
Nolan Pest
Chicago
Committee On Temperance
Taft
Is Canada corrupt in politics and public life
A Canadian observer argues corruption has spread from the United States to Canada. The piece recalls past graft scandals, notes how local interests and patronage shape elections, and warns that a floating voter class and absence of defining issues threaten national integrity, urging a unifying issue to restore public conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
United States
John Macdonald
Canada
Quebec
Honoré Mercier
Liberal
Wilfrid Laurier
Mercier
Ontario
Conservative Party
Ottawa
Great Living Party
St. John
Manitoba
Change in Canal Plans for a Sea Level Canal Feasibility
Henry G Granger of Cartagena outlines a reassessment of the Isthmus of Panama canal problem. He argues that advances in excavation and new borings challenge the lock canal assumption, urging renewed consideration of a sea level canal despite earthquake and foundation concerns. He stresses risk reduction through investigation and notes modern progress may shorten time and cost estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Henry G. Granger
Cartagena
Colombia
American Institute of Mining Engineers
New Haven
Granger
Institute
Isthmus
International Board of Consulting Engineers
Bohio
Ranama
Panama Locks
Timber Cutting Cases End in $20,000 Settlement
In Herkimer, Supreme Court Justice De Angelis presided as suits against W. E. Syphert Albert Harris George Vincent and James Gallagher for cutting state lands were settled by payments of $10,000 in each of the two cases. The defendants claimed they spent $58,750 but never shipped lumber. The state had sought a $16,000 penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Supreme Court
Justlce de Angelis
Herkimer
W. E. Syphert
Albert Harris
George Vincent
James Gallagher
Panama bonds sold at average 102.4368 in bid sale
Secretary Cortelyou announced the Panama Canal bond sale attracted 831 regular bids totaling 192 508 800 dollars with 669 800 800 dollars rejected. The National City Bank of New York won 10 242 760 dollars, Fisk & Robinson took 10 000 000 dollars, and bids from Chase National Bank and others were awarded at prices around 102 28 to 102 78. Local bankers hailed the oversubscription and favorable price as nationwide participation.
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Washington
Cortelyou
National City Bank of New York
Fisk & Robinson
New York
New York City
Chase National Bank
National City Bank of
Mackay & Co
Lewisohn Brothers
National Park Bank
Panama
Treasury
Stock Exchange
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
J. P. Morgan & Co
First National Bank
Harlem Burglary Suspect Held on Bail In Several Thefts
Solomon Stein of 208 East 114th street was jailed on a 1000 dollar bail after Sunday arrest for burglary and police say he confessed to multiple Harlem break ins. Autopsy on the body found at 240 East 1st street was postponed while Dr Schultz awaits identification. Thomas Eliott of 2774 Eighth Avenue remained in 1000 dollar bail after a Sunday assault charge against Gong Sting, a Chinese laundryman at 2762 Eighth Avenue.
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Solomon Stein
No. 208
East 114Th Street
Harlem
Stein
Coronier
Schultz
No. 240
East 1St Street
Thomas Eliott
Eighth Avenue
Gong Sting
Maybrick suit won in Virginia chancery court
Florence Maybrick and Baroness von Roque win a ten year legal battle over 2 500 000 acres of land across Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky. Deeds to D W Armstrong are set aside and he must account for lands and funds handled while acting as their attorney. A nationwide and international witness list accompanied the case with possible Supreme Court review anticipated. Maybrick, now in New Orleans, welcomes the decision though expects an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Florence Maybrick
Baroness von Roque
New York
Chancery Court
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
D. W. Armstrong
Maybrick
Armstrong
Samuel V. Hayden
France
England
District of Columbia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Supreme Court of the United States
Death by own action shocks St Louis Swed ish Consul Ekstromer
Charles A A Ekstromer Swedish Vice-Consul in St Louis died by drinking prussic acid at his home at 1244 Goodfellow avenue. He had earlier lost his exequatur after a clash with federal officials but was later reinstated. Officials suspect a financial shortage at the St Louis office of West Disinfectant Company, while Ekstromer family denies debt problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Charles A. A. Ekstromer
Goodfellow Avenue
Ekstromer
Roosevelt
Ekstremer
West Disinfectant Company
Emil Taussig
Ekxstromer
State Department
Washington
E. G. Lewis
Lewis Publishing Company
Post Office Department
America
Sweden
A. Ekengren
Bacon
Herman von Lagercrantz
United States
Modern house sold on West 63rd Street fourth story brownstone
D Henry D Winans and possibly others sold No 6 West 63rd Street a four story brownstone dwelling west of Fifth Avenue. The 27.6 by 100.4 foot lot includes a large dining room and bedroom extension with east and south light. Buyer will occupy. Sellers were Mrs Clara M Morse and Mrs Sarah M Ludlam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Winans
Fifth Avenue
Clara M. Morse
Sarah M. Ludlam
Noise at Madison Square Garden prompts club complaint
David B. Gilbert of the Manhattan Club urged Commissioner Bingham to curb the six day bicycle race noise at Madison Square Garden disturbing club members. Inspector McClusky received the complaint as the feud over city noise ends amid other public remarks.
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David B. Gilbert
Manhattan Club
26Th Street
Madison Avenue
Bingham
Madison Square Garden
McClusky
Antis Hold Meeting at New York Offices
The New York State Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage met at its new Engineering Societies Building offices on West 39th Street. President Mrs. Francis M. Scott was re-elected, with a list of vice-presidents and officers. The group emphasized legislative work and featured biographies of leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Association Opposed
Engineering Societies
West 39Th Street
Francis M. Scott
Arthur M. Dodge
Elihu Root
Richard Watson Gilder
Francis Bangs
George Phillips
Alice Hill Chittenden
John A. Church
Barclay Hazard
Otto Killant
William Force Scott
Phillips
Albany
Buffalo
Brooklyn
Colony Club
Association
Scott
Bellevue Training School
Kiliant
Bayard Taylor
Home
Alfred Meyer
Annie Nathan Meyer
Barnard College
Charles H. Denison
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dodge
Federation of Day Nurseries
Rossiter Johnson
People’s University Extension Society
Johnson
Cornelius KK. Agnew
Egg prices rise as wholesale rates hit forty six cents a dozen
Eggs jump from forty two cents since last week with wholesale at forty six cents and potential for further increases. Retail prices vary by neighborhood as grocers seek profits. Analysts blame weather and drought, not the hens, for shortages. A cold Western wave worsens supply while demand remains high.
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Goodby
Fortieth Anniversary The Brooklyn Women's Club Reception
The Brooklyn Women's Club, organized in 1868 by Mrs Anne Field, marks its 40th year with a New Year’s Day reception in the Academy of Music Brooklyn banquet hall. Members may invite guests. many literary and prominent figures from across the boroughs will attend. The arrangements chair is Mrs Frederick H Wing with a large committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Frederick H. Wing
Walter Burritt Moore
John S. McKay
Camden C. Dike
Franklin W. Hooper
Charles S. Shepard
A. Augustus Healy
Alfred F. Wise
I. Sherwood Coffin
Frederic W. Hinrichs
George A. Allin
Charles C. Knowlton
Handicrafts sale hosted by Miss Aldrich at East 66th Street
Miss Mary L. Aldrich will sell handmade laces and handwoven rugs and textiles at apartment 131 East 66th Street on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 7. Items include Irish crochet and filet neckwear, card cases, opera bags, baby caps, tea cloths, lingerie pillows, washable rugs, table covers, and wall hangings, crafted by the Handicraft School of Greenwich House begun three years ago under Miss Cornelia Harriman. Committee members listed include Mrs. C. C. Stillman, Mrs. J. Leslie Shear, Mrs. J. H. Robinson, Miss Eva McAdoo, C. E. Pellen and J. William Fosdick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Aldrich
East 66Th Street
Greenwich House
Cornelia Harriman
Robert L. Gerry
Aldrich
C. C. Stillman
J. Leslie Shear
J. H. Robinson
Eva McAdoo
C. E. Pellen
J. William Fosdick
That Coat Collar Can Be Cleaned Free of Dust and Oil
An advertising claim describes a cleaning fluid that instantly cleans coat collars without benzine or naphtha. It asserts safety near flames, no odor, no residue, quick and economical results, and emphasizes user ability to apply it themselves.
Wall Coverings and Home Lighting in Great New York Firms
A New York interior decorator extols wall coverings as house effects shaping room cheer, size, and harmony. She favors green on white, space and repose in design, and burlap canvases for personal expression, noting patterns for large rooms and cautions on frieze and wainscot overuse. The piece also previews The Ring and the Man, with a note about a Christmas Eve party in the next Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Avere Age
Tribune
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M’carren
Municipal Court
Cannon
Church Council
Over the Wire
John Kendrick Bangs
H. G. Granger
City News
New Orleans
Welling
53D Street
Fifth
Father Pardow
Spiritism
William O'Brien Pardew
Daughters of the Faith
Catholic Club
Central Park South
Saul
Endor
Ender
Samuel
Father
Bethlehem
ANTIS
Square Swain
Museum Collection of
Arthur Blackborne
R. Blackborne
Thomas FE. Kirby
American Art Association
East 334 St
Madison Square
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