Fusion talk from Parsons stirs Republicans at club dinner
Strong for Fulton R. Fulton Cutting and the Citizens Union praised Parsons speech at a Republican Club dinner. The remarks suggested fusion as a possibility but Woodruff and Cutting urged caution noting no party should expect minority status to win offices. Citizens Union lauded leadership for good government and efficient governance.
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Parsons
Republican County Committee
Republican Club
Woodruff
Fusion
Mr. Parsons
Robert S. Binkerd
New York
Hse
United States
Jimmy the Rounds Forces Police To Break Up Street Fight
In Waterloo the young gang leader known as Jimmy the Rounds ordered police to intervene as a turf war between the Terrible Blues and Corcoran's Roosts escalated on Second Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets. Half a dozen plainclothes officers from East First Street Station surrounded the area as about 100 youths clashed, injuring pedestrians and breaking windows. Six youths, aged 11 to 16, were captured and will be arraigned in Children’s Court today.
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Jimmy
Terrible Blues
Riral
Roeuesters
Vision of Dead Wife Haunts Brooklyn Accountant
Leo Carroll an expert accountant living at 397 16th Street Brooklyn killed himself yesterday by inhaling gas in Mrs Mary Elliott's home. He left a note asking forgiveness and naming his brother Luther Carroll to be notified. Carroll believed he saw his deceased wife in visions that vanished when he reached out. His wife Agnes had died recently in Mrs Elliott's home.
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Leo Carroll
Mary Elliott
16Th Street
Brooklyn
Labor Unions Announce New Legislative Programme
Local unions across New York State aligned with the American Federation of Labor issued yesterday a plan for next year’s labor measures. The Workingmen's State Federation selects twenty three bills including employers' liability extension and steam engineer licensing as priority. Others push direct legislation wage clauses contracts municipal lighting vacations with pay and blind voter privileges.
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American Federation of Labor
Workingmen’s State
Assembly
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Greater
New York
New York City
Woman Fatally Shot as Revolver Discharges in Brooklyn
The incident at 52 Dean Street Brooklyn left Mrs Sarah Moore fatally wounded when a revolver handed by cadet Stephen James discharged. Peter Wanless assistant steward of the steamship Hawena was held on felonious assault charges. James and Archibald Lane were detained as material witnesses.
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Sarah Moore
Leong Island College Hospital
Dean Street
Brooklyn
McBirney
Peter Wanless
Bergen Street
Hawena
Ward Line
Arbuckle
Wanless
Long Terms for Burglars in General Sessions
William Gilbert twenty one and Charles Fisher twenty years old were sentenced after pleading guilty to breaking into Mrs Catherine Brown’s residence at 24 Eastith Street on December 15. Gilbert had prior prison time. Judge Rosaisky imposed ten years. Fisher received four years six months to nine years. Brown, awakened at 2 a.m., was threatened to keep silent and remains nervous.
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Court of General Sessions
Esterday
William Gilbert
Charles Fisher
Catherine Brown
Eestith Street
Gilbert
Rosaisky
Fisher
Big Philadelphia Fire Destroys Wool Warehouse
Fire at 1 45 this morning gutted the wool warehouse of Fred Wolstenholm and Howard Boyer and Son at 34 South Letitia street in Philadelphia downtown. The five story building was described as a mass of flames with a general alarm sounded as Wolstenholm occupied the upper floors and Boyer and Son the lower.
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Philadelphia
Fred Wollstenholm
Howard Boyer & Son
Letitia Street
Wolstenholm
Boyer & Son
Buchanan in Caracas as US seeks Venezuela talks
W I Buchanan special commissioner arrives in Caracas from La Guayra and meets Venezuela's new government. Conferences planned to establish diplomatic relations and settle pending issues. He attends New Year reception as the Maine transfers from North Carolina. Caracas students burn an effigy of ex President Castro while Washington plans a Gulf cruise for Maine with Idaho and Mississippi.
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Venezuela
Willemstad
Curacao
W. I. Buchanan
la Guayra
Buchanan
United States
North Carolina
Maine
North
Carolina
Nero
Sefier Guinaud
Gomez
Castro
Plaza Bolivar
Woman Holds Off Police And Ambulance At Brooklyn Home
Mrs Annie Fisher twenty three years old resisted officers her father and brother and an ambulance surgeon at 362 Georgia avenue Brooklyn as they attempted to take her to Kings County Hospital for treatment using a knife. A narcotic was given to quiet her. She had recently left an asylum and is married to Rudolph Fisher a furniture dealer.
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Annie Fisher
Georgia Avenue
Brooklyn
Kings County Hospital
Plot at Matterwan State Hospital Escape Plot Foiled
Newburg reports a planned escape at Matterwan State Hospital for the Criminal Insane was blocked after Martin Weinholtz, 3 years at Buffalo, told Superintendent Robert B. Lamb that an attendant supplied files and saws and hid a blackjack and revolver. The six patients planned to saw bars and overpower keepers, harming others if needed, but the plan collapsed as Weinholtz grew fearful. The implicated patients were isolated.
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N. Y
Matterwan State Hospital
Robert B. Lamb
Martin Weinholtz
Buffalo
Builing
Weinholtz
Professor Jennings challenges heredity in intellectual growth
Baltimore reports Dr Herbert Jennings of Johns Hopkins argues environment over heredity for higher animal intellect. He cites paramecium experiments and Weissman in Freiburg, claiming acquired traits are not inherited even in protozoa and not passed to humans. He notes opposition from Spencer and other philosophers.
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Herbert 8
Jennings
Johns Hopkins University
Herbert Spencer
Weissman
University of Freiburg
Germany
Princess Keeps Sons in Custody Battle Decision
Paris court denies Count Boni de Castellane's petition for custody of his three sons. The children remain with Princess de Sagan, formerly Anna Gould of New York, within Europe with restrictions on travel. They will attend a college near Paris from October 19 1999, with structured visit rights for the father and mutual rights for holidays and schooling changes possible if welfare concerns arise.
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Boni de Castellane
Marquise de Castellane
Princess de Sagan
de Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
Normandy
France
Prince de Sagan
de Sagan
Physicians Examine Clarkson Children for Foot and Mouth Disease
Rochester December 30 state doctors investigated all suspected foot and mouth disease cases among Clarkson children in Monroe County. Health officer Dr S W Hermance indicated about twenty children might be affected though results remained undisclosed. Out of town experts Dr Diedrick Dr Crawforth Dr Clements and Hermence reported to their departments and would not comment until told. Hermance said none believed ill were seriously ill and he planned to reveal his assessment tomorrow.
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Clarkson
Monroe County
S. W. Hermance
Diedrick
United States Agciicultural Department
Crawforth
State Agricultural Department
Clements
Hermence
Law
Cornell University
Hermance
Williams appoints examiner for highways in Albany
The State Engineer and Surveyor elect, Mr. Williams, named Frank D. Lyon of Binghamton as special examiner of highways. Lyon will supervise the money system bureau, replacing Stephen Ryan of Norwich, at a rate of $12 per day plus expenses. He serves until the new State Highway Commission, to be appointed by Governor Hughes, formally takes office in January. Lyon previously held the post under State Engineer Van Alstyne.
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Williams
Frank D. Lyon
Binghamton
Money System Bureau
Stephen Ryan
Norwich
Lyon
State Highway Commission
Hughes
van Alstyne
Douma Rejects Oil Land Bill in Baku Province
The Douma in St. Petersburg rejected the ministerial bill regulating public sale of oil bearing tracts in Baku Province. The measure would have allowed land possession in January, and its defeat curtails oil production by limiting large producers' holdings, affecting the industry economics.
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St. Petersburg
Baku
Wished Bride Long Life Ends in Tragedy
Kansas City Missouri December 30. Ray Reese returned an hour after wishing his former fiancée a long life and happiness and shot Mrs. Clyde Setzer through the breast. He then killed himself. The nineteen year old bride, Edna Mecum, had previously been betrothed to Reese.
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Ray Reese
Kan
Clyde Setzer
Reese
Edna Mecum
Setzer
Wilbur Wright Extends Flight Time in France
Wilbur Wright stayed aloft for 1 hour 52 minutes and 46 seconds covering about sixty miles in France. Intense cold forced a stop as both man and aircraft iced over and motor oil froze during the long flight.
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le Mens
France
Wilbur Wright
Fire Engineer Samuel Dunlap Dies After Theatre Fire
Philadelphia reports engineer Samuel Dunlap of the 1st District Fire Department died from smoke and gas inhalation after the Christmas Eve blaze at a moving picture theatre. A veteran with 33 years in service, he sustained more injuries than any other local fireman.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Dunlap
Moving Picture Theatre
Dunlap
Federal commissioner threatened over extradition case
Chicago December 9 United States Commissioner Mark A Foote received a threatening letter purporting to come from a sympathizer of Christian Rudowitz whom Foote recommended for extradition to Russia on charges of murder arson and robbers The writer and allies warned to quit Chicago by March Postal inspectors have begun an investigation.
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Chicago
United States
Mark A. Foote
Christian Rudowitz
Russia
Murner
Chicagre
Western provinces oppose government ownership of grain elevators
Winnipeg December 30 the three western provinces have declined to purchase all terminal elevator interests of grain growers citing immense financial obligations. They favor private ownership.
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Winnipeg
Canada
China to reopen tax discussion said to abolish likin tax
London dispatch reports that The Times Peking correspondent says the Chinese Foreign Board has invited the powers to reopen talks on abolishing the likin tax in exchange for higher customs duties.
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China
London
the Times
Peking
Chinese Foreign Board
Transatlantic Travellers Sail For Europe
Passengers listed to sail today for Europe include the Gneisenac bound for Bremen with A Windheim and D Copke, Frederick Hoffmann, and Mr and Mrs Henry Ahrens. The La Lorraine heads for Havre with Herman T Agene, Mr and Mrs J J Hobbe, Miss Margeret Young, Miss Isidere Duncan, and Miss Anna Fivane.
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Bremen
A. Windheim
iMre D. Copke
Frederick Hoffmann
Henry Ahrens
LA Lorraine
Havre
Herman T. Agene
J. J. Hobbe
Berlitz
Margeret Young
Mies
Isidéra Duncan
Anna Fivane
Curzon Arrives Ahead of Sperry Fleet in Suez
The American supply ship Curzon arrived today in Suez ahead of the battleship fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Sperry. The fleet is expected to reach in January. In Winnipesaukee New Hampshire a blizzard rages over Western Canada causing major traffic disruption and standstills.
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Canada
Professor Emory Urges Tariff Revision At Meeting
Yale economist H C Emory told the American Economic Association in Atlantic City that the tariff is a misunderstood issue with exaggerated effects. He argued protectionists and free traders agree it's not meeting needs and should be revised. He contended infant industries have matured and tariff reduction could lower prices without harming home production.
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Tribune
Atlantic City
N. J
H. C. Emory
Yale University
American Economic Association
MAY REQUIRE NEW KING BONDSMAN
Boston reports that Judge Schofield ordered an investigation into the security backing the original bail for Cardenio F. King, convicted of larceny from customers. Assistant District Attorney Dwyer seeks increased bail pending appeal, noting sureties may be short of the $25,000 requirement. The inquiry continues the next day, with one surety named as J. A. Holmes, a clerk in Kings office.
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Cardenio F. King
Schofield
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King
J. A. Holmes
King’s Office
Missouri Democrats Alarmed in St Louis Event
Democratic leaders in Missouri plan strategy for the January legislative session at Jefferson City to elect a US Senator to replace William J. Stone. Democrats hold a seven vote majority on joint ballot, but nine Republican contests threaten the overall party balance and Stone’s allies fear a shift as contests are decided. Republicans hold a five vote plurality in the House.
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Senator Stone
Tower House
Indians Accused Of Killing Four In Utah Tragedy
Three Navajo youths are in custody at Shiprock Agency in New Mexico for complicity in a Christmas Eve massacre near Aneth Utah. Four tribe members were killed and an Indian woman wounded. one suspect reportedly confessed. Wounded woman hospitalized, condition unclear. No motive given by Superintendent Shelton.
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Washington
Shiprock
Mr. Sheiton
Woodruff and Hughes liens satisfied in Mineola
Dec 30 Mineola Long Island Mrs Woodruff settles ten mechanics liens against Timothy L Woodruff and contractor Albert Hughes building a house for Woodruff The liens totaled 7000 dollars lawyer W L Haskins of Hempstead advised and creditors met and released the liens today
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Mineola
Long Island
Timothy L Woodruff
Albert Hughes
Woodruff
W.L. Haskins
Hempstead
Defend Wall Street speakers at Baltimore
Henry Clews and Eugene Meyer Jr address the American Society for the Advancement of Science in Baltimore on stock exchange regulation. Clews argues most speculation is risky but distinguishable from gambling while stressing honest, prudent investment as essential. Meyer links the exchange to the Panic of 1997 and supports thorough government investigation to illuminate fair dealing and accountability.
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American Society For the Advancement of Science
Friends Assembly Hall
Stock Exchange
Henry Clews
Evgene Meyer
New York
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Meyer
Wall Street
Hughes
Court martial for Major Fremont to be held January fourth
President orders general court martial at Sagua la Grande Cuba on January 4 to try Major Francis P. Fremont 6th Infantry on charges of misstatements about Major Wallace O Clark 5th Infantry. Fremont alleged to have claimed Clark became intoxicated and was removed and would not command again. He denies making the statement. Fremont is son of General John C Fremont.
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Sagua la Grande
Cuba
Francis P. Fremont
6Th Infantry
Wallace O. Clark
5Th Infantry
Fremont
Clark
Sagua
Cudea
Major Fremont
John C. Fremont
Pathfinder
Noted Military School to Close in Orchard Lake
Detroit report says Michigan Military Academy superintendent Colonel Lawrence Hull states the Orchard Lake school will not reopen after Christmas. Once a leading U.S. military academy, it has faced years of financial troubles with creditor claims near two million dollars, hindering sale or reorganization efforts. The plan now is for Michigan state purchase to reopen the institution.
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Detroit
Mich
Lawrence Hull
Michigan Military Academy
Orchard Lake
United States
State of Michigan
Favor American Protectorate in St Pierre Disturbances
Following school openings under Catholic auspices in St Pierre, a sentiment for colonial union with the United States grows among many residents. Leaders plan to circulate a petition asking that the island be placed under an American protectorate.
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St. Pierre
United States
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