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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1902

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2

Baltimore capitalist Major Alexander Shaw dies suddenly

Major Alexander Shaw a leading Baltimore capitalist died from heart disease after being stricken at his doorway on the night he was to be guest of honor at a Mercantile Trust Company directors dinner. A Union Civil War veteran, he helped form one of the nation’s largest coal firms and held director roles in several banks and institutions.

Alexander Shaw Tribune Baltimore Major Alexander Shaw John Gill Mercantile Trust Company General Gill Major Shaw John Knox Shaw Long Branch N. J Maryland John K. Shaw Maryland Volunteer Infantry Cumberland and Elk Lick Coal Company National Bank of Baltimore Eutaw Savings Bank Baltimore Equitable Society The Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company West Virginia Ol Company Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company United States Louis E. McComas McComas West Virginia

Harvard French Play Opens at Bijou Theatre

Boston report on Harvard Cercle Francais presenting Corneille Le Menteur at the Bijou Theatre in Cambridge. The first performance drew large local interest and was praised for mastery of lines and acting. cast includes Champollion, Thompson, Haviland, Blanchet, Edson, Bran dyce, Henderson, Gibson, Wellman and others.

the Tribune Boston Harvard Cercle Francais Bijou Corneille Lea Menteur Cambridge Society Gerante A. C. Champollion Dorante F. B. Thompson Alcippe W. D. Haviland Philiste W. Blanchet Clarke E. C. Edson Lucrece G. Jones Isabelle H. D. Brandyce Sabine P. G. Henderson Cliton K. H. Gibson Lucas

Witnesses Sought to Defend Major in Samar Court Martial

Manila December 13 Major Waltz and Major Dodds chosen to defend Major Glenn at a court martial over Samar campaign orders. Defense seeks witnesses from the United States including General Chaffee Brigadier General Smith Major Irvine and Joseph Conklin to testify on warfare policy and the orders in question.

Manila Waltz Dodds Glenn Samar United States Chaffee Bridagier Jacob H. Smith Irvine Joseph Conklin Smith Caulfield Conklin

Plan to reorganize Lake Carriers with labor unions

At a Lake Carriers Association meeting a committee was named to report a plan to form corporate bodies for vessel owners and labor unions to contract. Members include William Livingston and H J Firth with Harvey D Goulter and J Giltchrist. Proposals seek court relief for capital labor disputes.

Corporation of Lake Tribune Cleveland Lake Carriers’ Association William Livingston Detroit H. J. Firth Philadelphia Harvey D. Goulter H. Colby J.©. Gil

Old Clergyman Dies Aboard Boston Elevated Train

The body of a tall clerical man died of heart disease on an elevated train in Boston. Police believe the deceased is Rev Lysander S Dickerman of New York. He was about seventy, previously lived with his wife at 2914 Washington Square, left the city a year earlier, and had recently moved between St James Place and a suburban house.

the Tribune Boston Saerangest Lysander S. Dickerman New York Washington Square St. James Place

Digby and Sydney Railway Plan Aims to Link to New York

Halifax dispatch reports A J S Copp of Digby plans to incorporate the Digby and Sydney Railway Company. The proposed line would run from Sydney to Digby to bring Sydney closer to New York, with a Digby steamship connection to Portland and onward to New York.

the Tribune Halifax N. S A. J Copp Digby, N. S Digby and Sydney Railway Company Sydney C. B Digby New York Portland

Roland Molineux Visits Tombs After Acquittal

Roland B. Molineux made his second visit to the Tombs yesterday since being acquitted of Mrs. Katherine Adams murder. He met with the Tombs chaplain for some time and declined to discuss the visit. It was noted he went there to gather facts for the publication of his book.

Roland B. Molineux Tombs Katherine Adams Feav

Crowded Lodging House Shelters 260 Flooded by Cold

The city lodging house filled with shivering attendees last evening. By 9 PM 247 were admitted and by 11 PM the capacity of 260 was reached, forcing many to be turned away. Among the late arrivals were Samuel Sternberg and his wife with two children, a six year old and a ten week old, claiming about a week in the city. They said they had $189 in cash, he 40 and she 30, and that they were Russians.

Samuel Sternberg Philip Joseph

Pennsylvania Southwest orders sixty five new engines

In Columbus on December 13 authorities announced orders for sixty five new engines for the Pennsylvania Southwest lines to be delivered from January to August next year. Forty engines will expand equipment and the rest will replace wornout units. Six engines will be built at Altoona shops with the remainder produced at outside shops. Almost every branch of industry is represented in the little advertisements the People column.

Columbus Ohio Pennsylvania Southwest Lines Altoona Pennsylvania

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

Prominent guests checked in across hotels including Major M. M. McComb and Captain J. C. Sanford of the U S Army at Earlington. Grand once hosted George R. Finch from Glens Falls and Lt Col C P Echols from West Point. At Holland hotel Dr Adolf Lorenz and Dr Friederich Mueller from Vienna plus Richard Vaux of Philadelphia. Manhattan welcomed Chief Judge Alton B. Parker and Rev Dr F W Gunsaulus. Murray Hill saw Colonel C W Larned U S A. Netherlands housed Martin Garcia Meron envoy to the United States. Victoria received A C Eustace of Elmira.

New York Clubs Host Lectures and Benefit Events

A sequence of city events includes a Press Club night at Edenia Club Marlborough Hotel with dinner at 7 and vaudeville at 9, plus lectures by Herbert L. Bridgman of the Peary Arctic Club at the Harlem YWCA on Peary's Pole progress. Upcoming programs feature Elmendorf London coronation stereopticon, St. Leo's church service by the Actors' Church Alliance, a December 18 Mary of Magdala performance at Manhattan Theatre for the alliance, and a December 29 cadet colors presentation at Waldorf Astoria led by Bourke Cochran with participation of bishops and Catholic alumni from St Francis Xavier College.

Edenia Club Marlborough Hotel Thirtysixth St Broadway Herbert L. Bridgman Peary Arctic Club Harlem Young Women's Christian Association West One-hundred-and Twenty-Fourth-St Peary Pole New-York The Actors’ Church Alliance St. Leo's East Twenty Eighth-St Thomas J. Ducey St. Chrysostom’s Chapel Thirty-ninth-st Seventh-ave Manhattan Theatre Thirty-third-st St. Francis Xavier College Waldorf-Astoria Bourke Cochran Charles E. F. McCann Archbishop Farley McDonnell Brooklyn McFaul Trenton

Macy and other stores offer wide holiday gifts in books and furs

A New York listing highlights Macy, Bartens and Rice, Volkels, Horner, Jaekel, Abraham and Straus, and many others with reduced prices on books, furs, jewelry, linens, garments, and home goods. Retailers advertise Christmas assortments, Oriental wares, rugs, china, and seasonal footwear and furniture aimed at gift buyers.

R. H. Macy & CO Broadway Bartens & Rice Company R. J. Horner & CO West Twentythird St A. Jaeckel & CO Union Square West Abraham & Straus Brooklyn A. D. Matthews C. C. Shayne Forty-first Forty-second Sts Sixth-ave Lord & Taylor Twentiethst John Ruszits Fur Company Mercer St Ruszits Dempsey & Carroll E. R. Volkel A. A. Vantine & CO Eighteenth St Arnold, Constable & CO John Daniels, Sons & Sons Ninth Sts Higgins & Seiter West Twenty-first West Twenty-second B.altman & CO

Leander and Krebs win six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden

George Leander and Floyd Krebs of Illinois won the six day race at Madison Square Garden finishing ahead in the final mile against Jacobson. Newkirk and Jacobson stayed close through the week as crowds packed the arena and cheered the climactic dash. McFarland led a late sprint to claim third, with Moran and Bedell close behind. Krebs suffered with a broken bone while several riders battled fatigue and heat. The event paid eight prizes totaling 4650 dollars, with promoters earning substantial profit from the record attendance.

George Leander Floyd Krebs Illinois Madison Square Garden Newkirk Jacobson Franz Krebs Krebs Leander Floyd Kreb McFarland Maya Bedell Brothers Stinson Moran John Bedell Bedell Root Galvin Keegan Peterson Boston Barthold Miller Waller McLachern Pierce Quinn McFarland and Elkes McEachern Gougoltz Simar Walthour Mckend Wilson Munroe Chern

Baseball Man Peffer Wins Second Suit Against New York Club

Fred Pfeffer, the former second baseman, wins a Supreme Court verdict of 737 dollars against the New York Baseball Club. The case, arising from his 1896 contract and suspension, follows an earlier trial and appellate reversal. John M. Ward represented Pfeffer, while the club was aided by Sullivan of Nicoll Anabel Lindsay. an appeal has been filed.

Fred Peffer New York Baseball Club Nicoll, Anabel & Lindsay New York

Novelty Exhibition Opens At Madison Square Garden

The Novelty Exhibition Christmas Fair and Street Carnival opens tomorrow at 8 pm at Madison Square Garden. Carpenters have completed decorations including a 40 foot high tree, vast evergreen festoons, pine tree clusters, and thousands of electric bulbs. numerous novelties and carnival features are promised.

Madison Square Garden

First sleigh arrives at Standard Hotel in first snow

Miss Eva Pierster, early Friday night, reaches the Standard Hotel in a snowstorm and becomes one of four drivers rewarded with magnums of champagne. Fellow winners include William J. Miner from Forty-sixth Street, Jack Cauldwell from Kingsbridge, and Mrs E A Carpenter from The Bronx.

Eva Pierster Seventh-ave Standard Hotel Central Bridge Ulster Miss Pierster William J. Miner Forty-sixth-st Thirdave Jack” Cauldwell Kingsbridge E. A. Carpenter Bronx

Canadian Team Victorious Over Ulster Eleven in Belfast

Belfast December 13 The visiting Canadian football team won their first match here defeating Ulster by a score of one pot and two touch downs to a goal and one touch down.

Belfast Ulster

Oxford and Cambridge Tie in Annual Football Match

London report states the Oxford and Cambridge football match ended in a tie with a prize goal and a touchdown noted in the summary. No additional details available due to damaged text.

London Oxford Cambridge Touchdown

Hastings Leads Stallions in East Yearly Earnings

August Belmont's Hastings top the East earnings list with $106,581 for his get this year. Mizzen leads Hastings winners with $30,886. Masterman, $14,345. Lord of the Vale, $14,340. Gunfire, $13,155. Major Daingerfield and Salvator appear among leading sires with multiple big wins and high totals.

August Belmont The Jockey Club East Hastings Mizzen Morris Park Masterman King Hanover Gravesend Bennings Gunfire W. C. Whitney Candlemas John Madden Whitney & Duryea Swiftman Miss Mitchell Handspring Major Daingerfield Brighton Clarence H. Mackay Acefall Grey Friar Skillful Witfull Merry Reel Ben Brush St. George Greg Friar

Cornell Beaten to Henley Regatta Ambition

Ithaca N Y Dec 13 Cornell faced relief as Henley stewards barred foreign crews. The move ends Cornell plans to send a Carnelian and White crew after years of considering a Henley challenge. Professors and organizers view the decision as preserving English rowing tradition over foreign competition.

THE Tribune Ithaca N. Y Henley Cornell Poughkeepsie England W. F. Durand Navy White Crew Was Concerned. Mr. Courtney Mr. Courtney Orwell Rouge Eepsie

Yale Eyes Henley Regatta Coach Eligibility

Yale undergraduates, including oarsmen, discuss England’s Henley Regatta rule barring foreign crews coached by professionals unless the coach resigns 30 days before the meet. Yale had no official comment as key leaders are away. prevailing view is Yale would not send a crew, though a graduate head coach may fall outside the rule. John Kennedy serves as associate coach, status unclear under new rule.

New Haven Conn England Yale Waterman Detroit Mich Dreisbach Walter Camp Hadley Henley Snasmuch

Harvard Crew Reacts Calmly to Henley Decision

Harvard officials and rowers offered little comment after Henley stewards barred professionally coached crews. Captain McGrew was in New York, while Weld and Newell members declined to discuss the ruling, reflecting long absence of Harvard participation at Henley.

Cambridge Mass Henley Harvard McGrew Varsity New York Weld and Newell

Columbia Forms Cross Country Club and Elects Officers

Columbia students organized a cross country club with H. J. Bartholomae as manager, F. L. OConnell as captain, and A. J. McDonald as lieutenant. The group plans hare and hounds runs and paper chases weekly in winter. Frank L. OConnell named captain of the 1904 varsity cross country team. Athletic insignias awarded to multiple Columbia athletes include track and baseball monograms and varsity stripes for Muller and Gillies. Freshman lacrosse honors include class stripes for a large list of players plus numerals for N. W. Van Nostrand as assistant crew manager.

Columbia Athletic Columbia H. J. Bartholomae Law F. L. O'Connell College A. J. McDonald Science Frank L. O'Connell University Athletic Council Nicholas W. Muller William F. Gillies J. W. Arnold G. M. Fallion W. M. Geer F. J. Haines W. Heyman H. Mestre L. F. Otten W. F. J. Piel F. W. Rochester W. L. Hothschild L. B. Smith T. K. Taft J. van Buren G. A. Younger N. W. van Nostrand

Soph Show at Carnegie Lyceum Features A Glimpse of Paradise

The annual Columbia Soph Show at Carnegie Lyceum presents four performances this week before Christmas. The three act farce by Joseph J. Dilley, first staged in London in 1887, features Adolphus Dove and a cast including Lewis G. Spence Henri Beau Desert, William J. Mitchell, Laura Bellamy, and Walter H. Bradley as manager. The plays travel through Miss Speckley’s Paradise, the meadow gate Purgatory, and back to Speckley’s Blackcloth in three scenes.

Carnegie Lyceum New York Paradise Joseph J. Dilley Lyric Theater London Adolphus Dove Lewis G. Spence Henri Beau Desert William J. Mitchell Frank Bellamy Dudley H. Morris Tates Thackers Stamler Drury Lane Frederic L. Humphrey Constable Pope Laura Bellamy Wens Morris D. Ferris Howard F. Randolphene Spedsley Chalmers Wood, Jr Susan Chester W. Cuthel Miss Speckley’s Meadow Gate Purgatory Speckley’s Blackcloth Walter H. Bradley Shom

Flocarline Wins Derby as Lord Melbourne Fades in New Orleans

In heavy track conditions at New Orleans, Flocarline won the six furlong Preliminary Derby by a neck over Lord Melbourne after a fast final drive. Earlier races featured Ben Mora, Sheriff Bell, John Peters, Jessie Jarboe, Georgia Gardner, and other runners with tight finishes and long odds. The program lists multiple races for the day and outlines entries for Monday’s card with favorites, odds, and times.

New Orleans F. M. Dick Kittening Sweet Alice Lord Melbourne Flocarline Ben Mora H. Booker Alpaca McCafferty Playlike Gannon Frank Kenny James J. Corbett Utero Four Leaf C Russellion Ace of Spades Sand Flea Sarah Sheriff Bell Aurie B W. Hicks Inspector Shea Fuller Ray Robert G. Lansing John Peters the Lady Buchanan Echodale Pride of Galore Canyon Lord Touchwood Henry McDaniels Pageant Welcome Light Prince of Endurance Oronte Handspinner Farmer Jim Brookston Jessie Jarboe Scotch Plaid Treanor RB. Campbell Georgia Gardner W. Woods Compass Irving Mayor Larson

Final Fort Erie Racing Association meeting winds up affairs

The Fort Erie Racing Association held its final meeting in Toronto on December 13, winding up the organization and transferring its property to Hood and German. The track will operate next season under Hendrie and Parmer.

Toronto Fort Erie Racing Association Messrs. Hood German Messrs Hendrie Parmer

Ingleside track heavy with clear day horse racing card

San Francisco December 13 Ingleside track heavy but fair weather. Six races listed with winners Karabel III, Carnero, Quiz II, Arabo, The Fretter, The Buffoon and multiple runners. Monday entries show maidens, selling and Futurity Course two-year-olds with numerous names such as Distrust Cousin Carrie Jockey Club and Deutschland.

San Francisco Ingleside Burns Karabel III Burlingame Parsifal Traxler Young Morello Rasp Intrepido Bonnie Lissak Buck Taylor Velma Clark Jack Richelieu, Jr Harry Thatcher Lexington Pirate Resin Lewis Carnero Cochrane the Weaver Walker Tulare Sol Lichtenstein Allabout Whiskers Nora D Arthur Ray Quiz IH Ransch Troy J. Daly Bedner Hewitt Mocorito Oscar Tolle Bard Burns Ned Dennis Skip Me Arabo Minder Gaviota Gold Bell Elliott Fretter Nones Siddons Troxler Lodestar Lord Badge the Buffoon Meehanus Huachuca Knight Diderot Greyfeld All Green Jockey Club Deutschland Iras Auntie Blue Miracle the Owl Iredus Annie Nolan Brissac Filibuster Alado Tathos Constable Diomed Rosario Heaners Phil Archibald Goldone Loneerman Imp Mildred Schultz Hirlouon St. Sever Botany Sad Sam Even G Urchin Axminster Grafter Dunblane Stuyveain

Western Jockey Club Rules Notice

Chicago December 13 Secretary Kuhl of the Western Jockey Club issued a notice enforcing rules against foreign books winter racing and racing on unrecognized courses. Violators will be denied all track privileges under the club’s jurisdiction and reinstatement applications will not be considered.

Chicago Kuhl Western Jockey Club Jock Ore

Recent Chess Games at Paris Café de la Regence

Selection of games from the Paris chess tournament at Café de la Regence details recent rounds and notable rivalries. Players contest strategic positions amid Parisian chess culture, with commentary on openings and middlegame plans.

Paris Café de la Regence

Steel spars begin for defender with steel plates

Bristol R I Dec 13 Work started today on steel plates for the defender's spars at Herreshoff shops. Most spars will be steel except pawsprit cut from Oregon pine. Mast boom and gaff will be larger than Constitution to allow greater sail area. Topmast will be telescopic with a new rigging idea by Nat Herreshoff to ease operation.

THE Tribune Bristol R. I Herreshoff Nat” Herreshoff

College Life Articles Featured In The Columbia Lit Monthly

The current issue of The Columbia Literary Monthly presents a series on college life with essays about Yale Harvard Princeton Cornell and Columbia. Each piece is by the editor in chief of a college literary publication and reflects strong college loyalty.

Yale Harvard Princeton Cornell Columbia Columbia Literary Monthly University

College Whist Club Forms at Columbia for Intercollegiate Tourney

Whist players at Columbia organize a club for the planned intercollegiate tournament to be held in New York in March. Charter members include R W Thompson H R Sturtevant T L Perry N W Muller H A Keeler L G McAneny R M Putzel C A Schneider V de Beaumont LD Williams J W Thurlow F L Wells. Other schools like Princeton Yale have clubs and Cornell Harvard Pennsylvania soon organize. A silver cup will be awarded to the champion college after several years of matches.

Columbia New York R. W. Thompson H. R. Sturtevant T. L. Perry N. W. Muller H. A. Keeler L. G. McAneny R. M. Putzel C. A. Schneider V. de Beaumont LD Williams J. W. Thurlow F. L. Wells Princeton Yale Cornell Harvard Pennsylvania Brown

Poultry Show at Madison Square Garden Jan 6 to 10

The fourteenth annual New York Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association exhibition will fill Madison Square Garden from January 6 through 10. Entries via Secretary H V Crawford of Montclair NJ are due by December, with thousands of birds and many foreign entrants. The event includes a prominent pet stock division and the Atlantic Cat Club’s New York Cat Show with their Challenge cups, expecting around three hundred cats.

New- York Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association Madison Square Garden H. V. Crawford Montclair N. J New-York Pet Stock Department Atlantic Cat Club West Fortieth St Crawford

Barnard Normal Girls Meet In Gentle Barnard Win

In Normal College gym, Normal College defeated Barnard College 16 to 9 at half and 16 later, in a gentle contest marked by partisan Normal chants to Yankee Doodle. Notable lineups included Mahoney, Munson, Wellwood, and Fisher for Normal and Dorrian, Cooley, Reilley, Hoffmar for Barnard. Referee H. Allen Columbia, umpire T. G. Cook Fanwood A. C. Twenty minute halves.

Barnard College Normal College Miss Fisher Barnard Miss Mahoney H. Allen Columbia T. G. Cook Fanwood A. C

Columbia Hockey Candidates Train Outdoors at Olympia Rink

Columbia's hockey candidates moved from indoor gym practice to outdoor sessions at the Olympia Rink located at 136th Street and Lenox Avenue. Captain William Duden says the outlook is bright as 34 candidates compete for the varsity seven, featuring Duden Benedict H Duden Von Bernuth Brady Bode and Cornell from the freshman squad. A Brennan of class '06 has been named manager of the Columbia freshman hockey team for the season at St Nicholas Rink.

Columbia Olympia Rink Lenoxav Columbia Gymnasium William Duden W. Duden Benedict H. Duden von Bernuth Brady Bode Cornell A. Brennan St. Nicholas

Cord Meyer automobile case tossed by New York judge

Hicksville on Long Island December 13 Justice Augustus T Remsen dismissed the Cord Meyer car case after noting the complaint alleged a wilful speed violation but counsel argued no wilful offense occurred and the dismissal followed.

Hicksville Long Island Cord Meyer Automobile Augustus T. Remsen Wager

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