Curious bidding patterns in city forage contracts exposed
Professor Collin outlined an alleged bid collusion among contractors for city forage deals in Parks Fire and Street Cleaning departments. Testimony showed one firm often won most contracts, while others testified they had no agreement.
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Legislative Committee
J. A. Shankland
J. A. Shankland, Special Accountant For the Commission On
Manhattan
Lennon
Senator Cassidy
Park Department
Thomas Zlenane
Frank J. Lennon
Thomas Lelane
Lelane
Professor Collin
Oliver
Mr. Lelane
Cassidy
Capitol Trial Set for April 5 in Harrisburg Scandal
In Dauphin County Court Judge Kunkel fixed April 5 for the third trial tied to the Capitol furnishings contracts scandal. The case alleges conspiracy to defraud the state over a $1,948 desk bill. Defendants: John H. Sanderson Joseph M. Huston W L Mathues W P Snyder and J M Shumaker. Huston is the only one not previously convicted.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Kunkel
Dauphin County
Capitol
John H. Sanderson
Philadelphia
Joseph M. Huston
W. L. Mathues
W. P. Snyder
J. M. Shumaker
Huston
Veteran’s body for dissection reveals Spanish War gallantry
Papers on the body of John Driscoll found in a Portland garret show he was a Spanish War veteran commended for gallantry in Luzon by Generals Wheaton Funston and Lawton. A note says he saved two comrades from drowning and earned high praise for guiding twelve mules during a storm. His body may be turned over to Lowden Medical College if unclaimed. Western Maryland to spend 1,250,000 on railroad equipment including 500 hopper cars and 13 locomotives as court-approved modernization proceeds.
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the Tribune
Portland
Jodhn Driscoll
Lowdeoin Medical College
Luzon
Western Maryland
Baltimore
Bush
Western Maryland Railway
United States Circuit Court
Real estate swindle suspect arrested in Brooklyn doctors scheme
Trailed by detectives in a taxi Clarke a real estate man from Bridge Street was arrested after posing as an agent for Darlington Realty and Surety Company He offered free lots at Calverton Manor Long Island to doctors who would pay small costs The memoranda listed doctors from Brooklyn Manhattan Newark and nearby areas He faces arraignment at Adams Street police court.
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Thomas Clark
Bridge Street
Clark
Brooklyn
Darlington Realty and Surety Company
Broadway
Manhattan
Calverton
Darlington Manor
Long Island
McCloskey
Roddy
Coghlan
Clarke
Borough Hall
Manhattan Avenue
Noble Street
Newark
the Oranges
N. J
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Adams Street
Palmer Realty Buys Block in P. R. R. District
Palmer Realty Company led by president Leslie R. Palmer has purchased Nos. 113 115 and 117 West 27th street forming a 70 by 100 foot plot on the north side of 27th street just west of Sixth avenue. The block has shown active realty development with two loft buildings completed and more projected in the past ten months.
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Palmer Realty Company
Leslie R. Palmer
27Th Street
Sixth Avenue
Lawyer Accused in Ringelmann Testimony Tampering
Jacob Reuss of Grant & Rouss is arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly altering testimony used to reinstate Patrolman Ringelmann. The case stems from claims of witness coaching and falsified records involving the Appellate Division ruling. Bail set at $1,000 felony and $500 misdemeanor.
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Brooklyn
Jacob Reuss
Grant & Rouss
Rouss
Louis J. Grant
Bert” Hanson
Herman L. Ringelmann
Ringelmann
O'Keeffe
Bingham
Kindelberger
Supreme Court
Finn
Tombs Court
Economic Association meets at Atlantic City shows views on labor and home
Twenty-one college presidents professors and economists attend the American Economic Association session in Atlantic City. Papers discuss The Making of Economic Literature and The Theory of Collective Bargaining with emphasis on rights for workers and condemnation of strikes.
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the Tribune
Atlantic City
American Economic Association
Simon N. Patten
Association
J. B. Clark
Columbia University
Clark
Sociological Society
Chalfonte
C. P. Gilman
New York
Mrs Grannis Sparks Sunrise Club Debate on Marriage
Mrs Elizabeth Grannis president of the Purity League spoke at Cafe Boulevard to a Sunrise Club gathering about marriage and divorce. Speakers included Sunny Jim Morton Jr Esperanto advocate and Chan ning Pollock playwright with varied views on marital improvement and separation.
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Purity League
Sunrise Club
Cafe Boulevard
Duke of Wellington
Edwin C. Walker
Sunny Jim" Morton, Jr
Ella Murray Frey
Channing Pollock
Mary Florence Johnson
Henry Frank
Sensational Erie County murder trial opens in Media
Mrs. M Florence Erb and her sister Mrs Catherine Beisel face murder charges for the October 6 shooting of Captain J Clayton Erb at Red Gables. Defense expected to claim self defence as the case, the most sensational in Delaware County, proceeds next day with bail and prison status noted for both defendants.
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Penn
Delaware County
M.florence Erb
J. Clayton Erb
Catherine Beisel
Captain Erb
Red Gables
Mrs. Erb
Beisel
Fear for Children Report Foot and Mouth Cases in Clarkson
Dr F C Curtiss of the State Department of Agriculture investigated suspected foot and mouth disease among children in Clarkson Monroe County Nine cases across five families and one death were reported Some cases earlier linked to other illnesses were cleared If confirmed these would be first in the state Beginning tomorrow federal rules allow interstate livestock shipments from most of New York to other states via railroads with designated in state unloading only to aid movement to New York City via routes through New York and New Jersey.
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F. C. Curtiss
State Department of Agriculture
Clarkson
Monroe County
R. A. Pearson
Agricultural Department
Erie
Niagara
Orleans
Genesee
Monroe
New York City
New York
New Jersey
Fear Rule at Stearns Involves Berry Simpson in Kentucky Mine Conflict
Danville reports Berry Simpson, leader of Stearns troubles, is at Paint Rock near the Christmas scene. He sent two supporters to Captain Henri Waddell asking to surrender if a Warren soldier is sent. West is wounded from the Christmas fight and 75 followers remain in Simpson's camp as officers fear sending Warren. Distiller Simpson operates a small distillery near the mines.
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Berry Simpson
Stearns
Paint Rock
Henri Waddell
Warren
Reuben West
Simpson
Stearns Coal and Lumber Company
Spender Scotty Seeks Marine Enlistment in Chicago
Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty and Scotty the Spender entered a U S recruiting office in Chicago on December 28 and declared his intention to enlist in the marine service. He says he wants a quieter life after years of spending and public fame.
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Chicago
Walter Scott
Death Valley
Scott
Banks Escape Paying Interest in Albany County Report
State Controller Glynn released findings on Montgomery and Hamilton counties detailing negligent book-keeping at Montgomery treasurer’s office. Examined practices show double salary payments, improper treasurer fees, noninterest-bearing county deposits, and banks charging interest on county orders. The report criticizes supervisor record keeping, annual examinations, and notes officials’ possible conflicts of interest and illegal payments.
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Albany
Glynn
Montgomery
Hamilton
Montgomery County
Board of Supervisors
Amsterdam
Koenig Names Deputies for Secretary of State
Albany December 28 Samuel 8 Koenig Secretary of State elect announced two deputies effective January 1 Thomas F Fennell of Elmira named first deputy with 4000 dollar salary Horace G Tennant of Schoharie named second deputy with 3 dollar salary (typo from source)
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Albany
Samuel 8. Koenig
Thomas F. Fennell
Elmira
Horace G. Tennant
Schoharie
Ex Brooklyn patrolman sentenced to four years for assault
Ex patrolman James J. Mannix of Amity street station received four years in Sing Sing by Judge Dike for assault. He beat watchman James Kennelly unconscious with a Night stick at New York Dock Company offices on October 6 in Pacific street Brooklyn. He is the third Brooklyn policeman sent to state prison this year.
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James J. Mannix
Amity Street
Judge Dike
Brooklyn
James Kennelly
New York Dock Company
Pacific Street
From New York to Manila four coast artillery companies sail
War Department plans await departure of four coast artillery companies from New York on February 15 for duties in the Philippines. Enlisted men under four months to serve and not reenlisting will be reassigned to other units to ensure long-enlistment personnel. Vaccination and pay allotments for dependents are arranged and Jersey City reception and pier transfer are coordinated.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
New York
Manila
War Department
Coast Artillery
Philippines
Army
New York City
Jersey City
Coast Artillery Hones Target Practice at Fort Strong
The 46th Company Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Strong Massachusetts achieved a perfect 4 for 4 hit rate in moving target practice October 13. Under Captain Philip Yost the unit maintains high efficiency with eighteen hits in twenty shots across four moving-target sessions since July 15 1907. The War Department commends Captain Yost and the company for their painstaking work.
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Washington
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Strong
Massachusetts
46Th Company
Philip Yost
War Department
Chief of Coast Artillery
Yost
Federal places for ex soldiers
Major General Frederick D. Grant recommends civil government employment for soldiers honorably discharged after six years of service. He urges giving priority to ex soldiers for War Department roles such as messengers and clerks without examination to attract a high quality army recruit pool.
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Chicago
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the Lakes
War Department
Night Riders' Defence Delayed by Witness Illness
In Union City Tennessee on December 28 the murder trial of eight Night Riders builders of Captain Quentin Ranken faced a suspension as Arthur Clear fell ill after the state rested. Bud Morris and Sam Applewhite testified denying involvement and offering alibi accounts. The court adjourned until morning with the illness deemed temporary.
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Arthur Clear
Quentin Ranken
Bud Morris
Sam Applewhite
Ranken
Arthur
Federal grand jury opens packinghouse inquiry in Chicago
The federal grand jury began hearing evidence in the packing house industry. Subpoenas were issued to numerous employees, including Morris & Co. manager Harry C. Dowling. DA Sims declined to state subpoena totals while noting many served in other cities. The inquiry will continue at least three weeks.
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Federal Grand Jury
Harry C. Dowling
Morris & Co
Sims
King Case Near End in Boston Larceny Trial
Defense and government closed tonight in the case of Cardenlo F. King charged with larceny by false pretences of 25000 dollars from 31 investors. The trial will go to the jury after Judge Scho field delivers the charge tomorrow. James Stillman gave 10000 dollars to the No 8 Club of National City Bank. The bank directors awarded Horace M. Kilborn a silver loving cup for his role in moving to the new building.
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Boston
Cardenlo F. King
Schofield
James Stillman
No. 8 Club
National City Bank
Mr. Stillman
Horace M. Kilborn
Transfer of Stock Exchange Memberships Reported
The Stock Exchange posts transfers for William B. Bowne to Arthur F. Hetherington and Henry T. Boody to John J. Barrett. Hetherington is sponsored by BE. J. Latciaw and H. H. Benkard, while Barrett is supported by Allan A. Ryan and George Briggs Buchanan. Barrett recently left The Herald Wall Street staff.
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William B. Bowne
Arthur F. Hetherington
Henry T. Boody
Boody, Mclellan & Co
John J. Barrett
Mr. Hetherington
BE. J. Latciaw
H. H. Benkard
Mr. Barrett
Wall Street
the Herald
Allan A. Ryan
Allan A. Ryan & Brother
George Briggs Buchanan
Achille Archambault dies aged 87 in Philadelphia
Achille Lucienne Archambault prominent inventor and Kensington Engine Works founder dies at home in Philadelphia at age eighty seven. He is credited with inventing the first portable engine in the United States and designing the first steam yacht used in American waters. His father reportedly served Napoleon and accompanied him to St Helena.
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Philadelphia
Achille Lucienne Archambault
Kensington Engine Works
Archambault
Napoleon
St. Helena
Jewelry Safe Robbed at Jackie Jewelry Store
Robbers hollowed a yard entry and bored through the store floor to reach the safe at 86 Third Avenue. They took 8000 in jewelry and 5000 in cash after a lengthy, quiet break in while residents above slept, a bold but reportedly legitimate heist with lookouts and careful timing.
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Oscar C. Jackie
Third Avenue
Mr. Jackle
Taft Named Co Owner of Chicago Park Property
A deed filed in Chicago shows the baseball park of the Chicago team in the National League as the property of Mrs. Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati and Charles E. W. Murphy of Chicago. The ground measures 617 by 656 feet on the West Side and was conveyed for 100000 to the two owners. The Equitable Trust Company of Chicago acted as trustee in the sale.
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Chicago
National Baseball League
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Charles E. W. Murphy
Aged Woman Committed for Sanity Examination
Miss Mary Hammel a seventy seven year old resident described as the last descendant of an old Huguenot family was committed yesterday to Kings County Hospital for examination as to her sanity by Magistrate Connolly in the Flushing police court. She has lived alone since 1879 and is said to own considerable real estate. Miss Hammel is a granddaughter of Philip Freneau the American poet.
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Mary Hammel
Kings County Hospital
Connolly
Flushing
Hammel
Philip Freneau
Admiral Dot to Erect Seven Story Hotel in White Plains
The famed midget entertainer known as Admiral Dot has bought two parcels at Railroad avenue and Orawaupum street in White Plains. He plans a seven story hotel on the site.
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Admiral Dot
Barnum's Circus
Railroad Avenue
Orawaupum Street
White Plains
Civil Service Revision Affects NYC and Other Counties
Civil Service revisions move several posts in New York City and nearby counties from exempt to competitive class. Positions include second and third assistant secretaries, photographer, chief inspector of meters, chief clerk of complaints and accidents, assistant statistician, and secretary to the chief engineer.
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Queens
Richmond
Westchester
New York City Public Service Commission
Young minister Dougherty dies by own hand in North Dakota
The Rev. Robert L. Dougherty, 20, pastor of the Congregational Church in Buchanan North Dakota, was found dead yesterday at his home with his throat cut. A rambling note was found. Son of Rev. James G. Dougherty of Kansas City Kansas. Authorities cite mental dawn from ill health and over study. Trained in part at Hartford Theological Seminary.
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Hartford
Conn
A Honeymoon in the Clouds Plans by Aeronaut Coey
Chicago reports Charles A. Coey an aeronaut will wed Miss Carrie Hume Lewis in Kansas City on Saturday. After the ceremony the couple will launch a balloon voyage to Los Angeles with possible return over the mountains to Chicago if high altitude air currents favor.
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Chicago
Charles A. Coey
Carrie Hume Lewis
Kansas City
Coey
Los Angeles
Navy Players Earn Yellow N For Army-Navy Game
Navy players who played in the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia receive the yellow N. Named are Northcroft Lange Jones Wright Stingluff Leighton Richardson Meyer Reifsnyder Clay Dalton Stuart Reinke Brand Cobb Carey and Lowell. Those in major games earned the Nod. stars go only to winners versus Army. Bernard R. Peyton of Raymond Miss is elected manager for next season.
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Tribune
Annapolis
Philadelphia
Northcroft
Lange
Jones
Wright Stingluff
Leighton
Richardson
Meyer
Reifsnyder
Clay
Dalton
Stuart
Reinke
Brand
Cobb
Carey
Lowell
Army
Bernard R. Peyton
Raymond, Miss
Brooklyn Baseball Park Plans For Washington Park Improvements
Plans filed yesterday propose enlarging boxes at the base of the grandstand and adding more boxes. The press box will be upgraded and over a hundred seats added to the grandstand with other minor improvements.
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Brooklyn Baseball Club
Washington Park
Freight Train Collision Kills Nine Workmen in Great Falls
Great Falls Montana December 25 nine workmen were killed and several injured when a freight train collided with a work train on the Great Northern Railroad.
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Mont
Great Northern Railroad
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