NYU Death Mystery Stirred At Coroner Inquest
Coroner McDonald heard testimony on Van Dwight Sheldon a NYU School of Applied Science junior found shot in Dean Groy’s cellar at University Heights. Police and family friends sparred over self‑inflicted versus intruder homicide with wounds and cord bindings described amid dramatic accounts by Mrs Snow and others. The inquest, promised to reconvene within ten days, featured loud protest from Dean Snow and Yale successor Henry Noble MacCracken and a tense exchange over witness memory.
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van Dwight Sheldon
School
Ap Science
New York University
Dean Groy
University Heights
McDonald
Bronx
Ean Snow
Sheldon
Mourt+d
Healy
Dr. Curtin
Young Sheldon
Sheriden
Highbridge
Miss Gould
Mrs. Snow
Van
Ben
Mr. Thornail
Henry Noble MacCracken
University
Yale
Government probes packers as subpoenas widen
Chicago officials reveal a government plan for a broad inquiry into the beef packing industry. Subpoenas to Nelson Morris & Co. employees spurred requests to railroads to open claim books and reports, with several lines turning over documents and officials stating the aim is to uncover evidence of a packers' combination and possible illegal trade apportionment.
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Chicago
Nelson Morris & Co
United States
Sims
Darius Miller
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chester Dawes
Read
District Attorney's Office
Burlington
Mr. Miller
New York Central Railroad
Robert K. Cary
New York Central Lines
James Corrigan Dies After Illness and Noted Financier
James Corrigan, 79, famed iron ore and furnace magnate who once clashed financially with John D. Rockefeller, died in Cleveland from post operative complications after appendicitis. A leading Corrigan, McKinney & Co. member and president of three Pennsylvania furnace firms, he built a fortune in ore coal and refining ventures and once owned Standard Oil stock. He left a son. his wife and three children had perished in a yacht accident years before.
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Cleveland
James Corrigan
John D. Rockefeller
Corrigan
Standard Oil Company
Frank Rockefeller
Lake Superior
Standard Oil
Frank
Irish landlord pledges rent cut for Leitrim tenants
Michael J. O Connor of 231 West Tit h street who bought Leitrim from a Frenchman says he will reduce rents by 20 percent after a tenants letter signed by Bridget Lavin Matthew Moffit Henry Eardly A H Lindsay and James Beirne asks for relief. He cites Home Rule and his ancestor the last King of Ireland and vows to set an example for other landlords.
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Michael J. O'Connor
West Tith Street
Leitrim
Bridget Lavin
Matthew Moffit
Henry Eardly
A. H. Lindsay
James Beirne
O'Connor
Carrick-on-Shannon
Ireland
Carrick-on- Shannon
Flaw found in 100 inch telescope lens at Mount Wilson
In Pasadena on December 24 authorities report the 100 inch glass casting, largest ever made, shows a large flaw after initial grinding. The French produced disk cost 9900 dollars. A new casting will be sourced, delaying the eight foot reflecting mirror project for months. Dr. Hale said arrangements will be sent to France.
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Pasadena
Mount Wilson
Twenty two more warrants issued in graft cases
Pittsburg police announce twenty two additional warrants in graft cases but none will be served before Christmas. Suspects will be watched and arrested if they leave town. Details describe bribe attempts to Voters League detectives and this triggers a major shakeup of the league’s investigative staff.
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The
Tribune
Pittsburg
Voters’ League
Voters’ ‘League
Councillan Joseph Wasson
Fort Pitt
Wasson
Guthrie
John Klein
Scranton
H. B. W. English
English
Blakeley
Councilmankc
Councils
Koreshan Leader Teed Dies Amid Resurrection Hope
Cyrus R. Teed known as Koresh 1 founder of the Koreshan Unity Corporation died early Tuesday in Tampa Florida His followers said they awaited his resurrection expected on Christmas Day Victoria Gratia alleged wife assumed the throne delaying burial until divine will manifests itself in this peculiar sect story notes their 10 year land purchase in extreme Southern Florida and the group’s continuation.
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Tampa
Fla
Cyrus R. Teed
Victoria Gratia
Teed
MAY RESUME FERRY SERVICE SOON
A yesterday conference between Controller Metz and the New York Terminal Company president, owner of East River ferries, suggests service may resume before the New Year under a plan to be shown to the Sinking Fund Commission. The city would grant increased privileges. no city payment of 12000 is planned. Mayor McClellan, traveling home, plans to return by Wednesday to discuss the proposal.
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Metz
New York Terminal Company
East River Ferries
Sinking Fund Commission
Mclellan
Princeton
GUILTY BY POUNDS AND INCHES
Brooklyn police officer James Mannix was found guilty of assault in the second degree after a trial recounting a night stick beating of watchman John Kennelly. The unusual courtroom moment had the six foot officer stand beside his much smaller accuser as the verdict was read. Mannix faces sentencing Monday in County Court unless a stay is granted.
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James 8. Mannix
Amity Street
Brooklyn
Dike
John Kennelly
Kennelly
Perjury charge against Hollins discharged for lack of evidence
F. Hollins of No U Wall Street was arrested October 1 on a perjury charge brought by Joseph C. Blanch. Magistrate Corrigan discharged him yesterday as no evidence was presented to sustain the charge. Also an ad notes Seaboard Air Line year round service and Florida trains.
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Hollins
No. U Wall Street
Joseph C. Blanch
Corrigan
No minority tariff measure from Democratic framers
The Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee plan no minority substitute for the Payne tariff bill. They aim to expose Dingley tariff weaknesses and push for substantive reductions in steel, lumber, wool, and hides. They seek to craft amendments rather than offer a separate bill.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Clark
Hinshaw
Nebraska
West
Congress
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Senate
Taft
Dingley
Hale
Maine
Payne
Jersey jury rebukes justice at Burlington County
The Burlington County Grand Jury returned thirty four true bills to County Judge Horner in the absence of Supreme Court Justice Millard Voorhees. A presentment requested the justice appear in court on time so business may proceed promptly. Judge Horner accepted the document and smiled at the brief, business mindful session.
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Tribune
Mount Holly
N. J
Burlington County Grand Jury
Horner
Supreme Court
Millard P. Voorhees
Roosevelt Eyes White Rhino and Elephants on Africa Trip
President Roosevelt plans to secure two white rhinoceroses for the National Museum and one more for the British Museum during his African hunt. He aims to reach two elephants, even venturing deep into the interior after leaving Victoria Nyanza, with Major Mearns as guide and ammunition strategy set for Nayrebl two thirds from Mombasa to Victoria Nyansa.
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Washington
Dec
Roosevelt
Africa
National Museum
British National Museum
Nile
Victoria Nyanza
Edgar A. Mearns
Nayrebl
Mombasa
Victoria Nyansa
Mme Stein Sentenced In St Petersburg forgery case
In St Petersburg on December 24 Mme Olga Stein who was extradited from New York after a March arrest to face forgery and embezzlement charges was sentenced to sixteen months in prison and loss of civil rights. Victims reportedly lost over 150000 rubles highlighting the minor nature of charged counts due to extradition limits.
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St. Petersburg
Mme
Olga Stein
New York
Russia
M- Stein
Shoreham
Westisth Street
John P. Murray
Coudert Brothers
Nicholas de Lodygensky
Mme. Stein
State Bank of
Wreck of the Jeanie Lippitt Claims Captain and Five Crew
Newport News report confirms the loss of the three masted schooner Jeanie Lippitt and the drowning of Captain Robinson and five crew members after a gale off Cape Charles. Surviving sailor Andrew Jorgensen was rescued by Ravenscraig then ported. another crewman died from exposure. Lippitt owned by Corowell & Thur low of Boston, built 1880, 748 tons. Also, Zaccheus Sherman crew of seven rescued from a waterlogged vessel thirty miles south of Cape Henry.
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Newport News
Hog Island
Jeanie Lippitt
Robinson
Andrew Jorgensen
Ravenscraig
Johnson
Lippitt
Jacksonville
New York
Cape Charles
Jorgensen
Corowell & Thurlow
Boston
Lord Ormonde
Holland-America Line
Rotterdam
Cooke
Zaccheus Sherman
Cape Henry
Charleston
S. C
Subway Club Raided Through Parlor Floor by Police
Captain Herlihy leading a raid on the Subway Club at Seventh Street captured 53 men from a basement gambling area after breaching the parlor floor with a crowbar. Edward Scholes, 200 East 27th Street, identified as proprietor, among those arrested for gambling. prior raid occurred six weeks earlier. Deputy Commissioner Bugher blamed for the raid, resulting in Captain Burfeind's reduction and Captain Shaw Burfeind’s transfer.
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Seventh Street
Herlihy
5Th Street
Ferriby
Edward Scholes
East 27Th Street
Bugher
Burfeind
Shaw Burfeind
Shaw
West 1Th Street
Palmer Gives $1 Million Gift at Christmas
Colorado Springs report notes General William J. Palmer provides one million dollars in securities as income for his first grandchild born to Leopold Hamilton Myers in London. The gift, delivered during his return voyage to Colorado, will mature when the child reaches age. Mrs Myers is Palmer’s daughter and the gift marks a notable Christmas event at the Palmer home.
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Trine
Colorado Springs
Col
William J. Palmer
Leopold Hamilton Myers
London
General Palmer
Colorado
Myers
Palmer
Over $290000 for Employes at Stetson Christmas Presented
Santa Claus distributed gifts totaling over 290000 to 460 John B. Stetson company employees including 16000 in cash, 96 turkeys, 1500 hats, 1000 pairs of gloves, 1000 boxes of candy, gold watches and chains, stock blocks, and other awards during the Christmas exercises at the hat factory auditorium.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
Santa Claus
John B. Stetson Company
Christmas gifts total 66000 to Fall River hospital and crippled children beds
Fall River announces a $50000 gift from Mrs. Elizabeth R. Stevens of Swansea to Union Hospital plus a $1600 fund from the Miss Elizabeth M. Bordens heirs to endow five beds for crippled children. Ad for Great Bear Spring Water bottle case noted.
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Fall River
Mass
Elizabeth R. Stevens
Swansea
Union Hospital
All Moving Picture Licenses Revoked Citywide Action Enforced
Mayor revokes every moving picture license after a hearing on violations and dangerous films. About 550 licenses affected, with 275 in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The order requires Sunday prohibition and strict compliance, with ongoing inspections and potential legal challenges from the Moving Picture Association. Police to close affected venues and enforce Sunday laws across theaters and concert halls.
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McClellan
Moving Picture Association
Murray Hil Lyceum
Oelock
Bingham
Manhattan
Jim Brooklyn
Gustavus A Rogers
Exhibitors’ Protective Association
Maro
Bureau of Licenses
Board of Aldermen
Binghans
Moving Picture Shows
Metropelitan
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J. D. Rockefeller
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Mount Wilson Observatory
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Bourne Mills
Beaton
Dorchester
Koresh I
Florida
Cc. Hollins
Ideal Florida
Seaboard Air Line
Florida Fast Mail
Seaboard Florida Limited
Ofice
Jersey
Subway Club
J. B. Stetson Company
Rogers
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