Yorkshire Cities Show Strong Municipal Progress in Leeds and Sheffield
Leeds and Sheffield, the largest cities in York shire, pursue similar reform paths with extensive public services. Both run water and electric works, tramways, markets and baths, funded by sinking funds. Leeds reports net municipal profits while Sheffield expands its fleets and museums.
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Yorkshire
Duke of Norfolk
Yorkshire College
Mechanics’ Institute
Municipal Treasury
Sheffield Council
Mappin Art Gallery
Ruskin Museum
Weston Park Museum
University College
School of Art
Nottingham
Derwent
Second Disagreement in Will Case Over Charlotte Miller Probate
A jury in the probate appeal from Surrogate Thomas failed to reach a verdict after ten hours, discharged. This marks the second disagreement in the case with initial 7 to 5 for the will, later 4 to 5 against it, amid allegations of paralysis at execution and undue influence by the wife of Police Captain William Schultz.
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Thomas
Charlotte Miller
William Schultz
Roos Will Contest Filed by Roos Widow’s Attorneys
The contest of L. F. Roos's will was filed with the Surrogate by Avery, Schlesinger & Paul, attorneys for Mrs. Maria B. Roos, the widow. The grounds allege the instrument is not his will, testamentary incapacity, and undue influence.
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Avery, Schlesinger & Paul
Maria B. Roos
Weather report notes cold wave across central and eastern U S
The 24 hour period brought a broad cold wave through the Middle Atlantic and New England with subzero readings from Central New York eastward while the West saw warmth near the Rockies. Snow and snow showers are forecast for the Northwest lake region and New York. Winds shift along coasts and lakes with storm warnings on the lower lakes and cold wave warnings in several plains and mountain states.
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New York
Rocky Mountains
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Plateau
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Lake Region
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Nebraska
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Mississippi River
Ohio
Mississippi
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Gulf Coast
Upper Lakes
Lower Lakes
European
Grand Banks
Lakes
North Dakota
South Dakota
Obituary of Sheffield Phelps Journalist and Lawyer
Sheffield Phelps, younger son of the late William Walter Phelps, died in Aiken, South Carolina, after a several weeks illness from typhoid fever. Born July 24, 1864 in New Haven, he was a Yale graduate and worked as editor of The Colorado Springs Gazette and on The New York World. He came to this city in 1893 and later practiced law.
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Aiken
Sheffield Phelps
William Walter Phelps
New Haven
Conn
Germany
Ellen Sheffield
John Jay Phelps
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Joseph E. Sheffield
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Siglar’s Preparatory School
Newburg
N. Y
Hopkins Grammar School
Phelps
Atken, 8. C
Sheffield
Teaneck
N. J
Simsbury
Noted editor and political figure dies in New Jersey
The telegraph editor and later managing editor left The Mail and Express to invest in The Jersey City Evening Journal, edited it until selling 18 percent, then vacationed in Europe. He served as a New Jersey National Guard colonel, returned in 1900 to politics, and split winters between Teaneck and Aiken. A keen sportsman, he enjoyed travel on a houseboat and car trips, leaving a legacy of hospitality and literary interest. He married Claudia Wright in 1892 and had three children Walter, Claudia Lea, and Eleanor.
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Wilmington
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Eleanor Emeld
Death of N H Chapman Syracuse Chamber figure
N H Chapman longtime Syracuse journalist and secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and The Herald Laren died today at age forty seven.
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N. H. Chapman
Chamber of Commerce
Herald
Laren
Dorsey Freight Agent Dies After Prolonged Illness
R C Dorsey acting freight agent for W P Clyde & Co on Southern steamers at Pier 45 North River died yesterday after a long illness. He served the Clyde company in responsible roles for fifteen years. The body will be sent to Augusta Georgia for burial.
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James C Clarke Railroad Leader Dies at 79
James C Clarke ex-president of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and former Illinois Central official died at his daughter’s home in Chicago from Bright's disease. Born in Maryland in 183? he began with Baltimore and Ohio in 1844 and later served nearly four decades with Illinois Central before leading Mobile and Ohio. He retired due to age and ill health.
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Montgomery County
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Illinois Central
Erie
Mobile and
Ohio
William Dean Sheldon Dies After Illness in New York
William Dean Sheldon of J. D. Sheldon & Co. died yesterday at 148 West Forty-fifth Street from pneumonia. Born in Albany, 1834, he came to the city as a child, served in the 71st Regiment and with the Old Guard. He leaves a widow, no children. Funeral tomorrow at 4 p.m. at his home. burial in Albany Friday.
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J. D. Sheldon & Co
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Albany
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Joseph Reynolds Guernsey Dies at 80 at Madison Avenue Home
Joseph Reynolds Guernsey, a lawyer from 28 Broadway, died yesterday at his Madison Avenue residence. From Amenia, New York, he was educated at Columbia University class of 1886 and linked with multiple societies and clubs including the Alpha Delta Phi, St Nicholas Society, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and New-York Genealogical Society. He married Alice Clark. Funeral set for Thursday afternoon at 527 Madison Ave.
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Amenia
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Lawnbrook
Columbia University
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St. Nicholas Society
Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Museum of Natural History
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Essex County Country Club of
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New-York Genealogical and Biographical Society
Alice Clark
Madison Ave
Many Works of Art Burned in Mount Kisco Fire
A blaze at William C. Le Gendre's Mount Kisco home destroyed valuables destined for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Family portraits Japanese bronzes curios autographs and clocks were lost along with the Will gifting the collection to the Met. The Le Gendre lineage includes General Charles W. Le Gendre and ties to officials and diplomats. manuscripts photographs and letters from presidents and notable figures were also destroyed.
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William C. le Gendre
Mount Kisco
Charles W. le Gendre
Orient
le Gendre
Orchestra Music for the People at Cooper Union
The first People’s Symphony Concert of the season at Cooper Union featured five conductors, with Mr. Wetzler opening and Mr. W. J. Henderson explaining the symphonic form and Haydn’s Parisian symphony. Soloist Miss Sarah Frothingham Akers sang Rejoice greatly, plus Handel, Tschaikowsky, and Wagner selections led by Max Bendix. The Witzler orchestra performed with spirited conducting, and the audience’s engagement praised the educational aim of the program.
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Max Bendix
Tschaikowsky
Witzler
Henderson
Mr Gallico's Recital Draws Mixed Notice in New York
Last year Paolo Gallico impressed the New York musical public with a piano recital. Yesterday his program attracted curiosity but his playing showed indifference. He offered seventeenth and eighteenth century pieces by Couperin Daquin Handel and a Mozart sonata. Pedaling marred the old works, while the Mozart was better rendered but lacked expressive variety.
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Grout Defends Bridge Franchise Stance Before Board
Controller Edward M. Grout replies to editorials on the Macomb's Dam Bridge terms. He notes prior reports from engineer E. E. McLean suggested $48,000 yearly use charges, while earlier $1,000 terms were contested. Grout says he presented but did not commit to July report and cites ongoing efforts to secure terms favorable to the city. He warns against secretive action and urges public discussion before final Board of Estimate approval.
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Irish Leader John Dillon Improves, Report Says
At the Hoffman House last night observers noted that John Dillon, M. P., the Irish political leader, was somewhat better in condition. The update came amid ongoing concerns about his health and public duties.
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Passing Throng Sparks Talk on Automobiles and Railways
James M. Watson of Washington warns against embracing the automobile craze after a pleasant first ride, saying dissatisfaction grows with speed. Thomas R. Worth of Salt Lake City predicts a new transcontinental short line from Salt Lake City to San Francisco at under 20,000 dollars per mile, linking with the San Francisco Terminal and Ferry Company and Oakland, potentially tying into the Denver and Rio Grande amid a recent railroad war.
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Portland Mourns T B Reed at Simple Funeral
Ex-Speaker Thomas B Reed laid to rest at First Parish Unitarian Church in Portland amid a citywide day of mourning. Dignitaries including Governor Hill and Maine officials attended as townsfolk viewed the body in state and a long procession moved to Evergreen Cemetery for interment in spring.
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George M. Seiders
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United States District
Central Light and Power assets sold to James C Havemeyer
Rochester reports the sale of the Central Light and Power Company buildings water rights and plant to James Craig Havemeyer of Little Silver New Jersey a nephew of the sugar refiner. The price is not disclosed in the transfer papers Burnett's Vanilla ad copy promotes a wholesome taste and urges caution against cheap goods with health warnings and Dr D Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge.
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James Craig Havemeyer
Little Silver
N. J
Burnett
Married. Bowron Fincke at St Luke's Utica 1902
Notices list marriages and obituaries with full names and residences. The entry notes Bowron Fincke marriage at St Luke's Utica on December 4 1902 and provides multiple bereavement notices including Cornell Crump Dobbins Eagles Guernsey Judson Keys Phelps Pinkham Popham Reed and others with addresses and funeral details.
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St. Luke's Church
Utica
Bellinger
Albany
Frances Amelia Fincke
Frederick G. Fincke
Tribune Subscription Rates and Transatlantic Mail Info
The Tribune offers mail subscriptions nationwide and abroad with flexible address changes and dealer pickup. Rates vary by duration and edition, with daily weekly and Sunday options, plus Transatlantic and printed matter mail schedules and surcharges for New York City subscribers.
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