New Year Greetings From Noted Citizens
A collection of letters to The Tribune reflecting on 1901 and wishes for 1902. Eugene A. Philbin Andrew Carnegie John D. Long Andrew H. Green Monsignor Loane and others praise civic duty, progress, and municipal reform while noting prosperity and national events shaping the year ahead.
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The
Tribune
Eugene A. Philbin
New-York
the Tribune
Poland
Andrew Carnegie
New York
John D. Long
Navy Department
Washington
Governor Murphy Hails Arizona Prosperity in 1901 Note
From the Governor of Arizona N O Murphy a New Year letter expresses optimism for statehood progress and continued prosperity despite President McKinley’s assassination. He notes Arizona’s strong government and trade resilience while praising national strength and religious thanks. Phoenix dated December 31, 1901.
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the Tribune
Arizona
Union
Congress
McKinley
Europe
Germany
Italy
England
N. O. Murphy
Phoenix, Ariz
Miss McComb Weds Lewis Herzog in Brick Church
Miss Fanny Rayne McComb daughter of the late J Jennings McComb of Dobbs Ferry and artist Lewis Edward Herzog were married yesterday at Brick Presbyterian Church by Rev Dr Henry van Dyke. The will left her a potential estate share if she remained unwed. a life annuity of 15000 was planned if she married. Justice Scott ruled the clause’s interpretation awaited the marriage.
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Fanny Rayne McComb
J. Jennings McComb
Dobbs Ferry
Lewis Edward Herzog
Brick Presbyterian Church
Henry van Dyke
Miss McComb
Mr. Herzog
Justice Scott
Supreme Court
Argentine Government Contracts Italian Builders For 3 Million Franks
The Diario reports Buenos Aires government plans contracts with Italian constructors totaling 3 million francs. The Dec 31 dispatch notes the state aims to secure two major works though details remain vague.
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Buenos Ayres
Diario
Armored Vessel Contracts With Italian Yards Reported
The government has contracted with Ansaldo Sestri and San Pier d'Arena yards in Italy to build two armored vessels of 8 500 tons each for 17 000 000 francs per ship. France has already paid 15 000 000 francs on account. Senator Portela, the Argentine minister to Chile, is expected here tomorrow from Santiago.
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Ansaldo
Sestri
San Pier d’Arena
Italy
Sefior Portela
Chili
Santiago de Chili
Danish West Indies Sale Set Despite Local Opposition
Copenhagen reports an imminent treaty signing for the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. The Danish government commits to the sale, rejecting plebiscite interference, while a 4,000,000 Kronen syndicate plans steamship service to Central America calling at St Thomas regardless of sale.
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Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Politiken
St. Thomas
Aoilo
McKinley
Roosevelt
Aguinaldo
Frederick Funston
Buffalo
Philippines
Schley
Oklahoma
Theodore Roosevelt
Sir Thomas Lipton
Signor Marconi
Halifax
N. S
Cornwall
England
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Senate
Burghers Send New Year Greeting to King Christian
A cable message from St. Thomas signed by nearly all prominent residents asks King Christian of Denmark for a submissive New Year greeting. Government officials issue a separate greeting to the king.
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St. Thomas
Christian
Denmark
Morgan Buys Raphael Masterpiece for 2.5 Million Francs
Paris reports J Pierpont Morgan paid 2,500,000 francs for Raphael Madonna of St Anthony of Padua from a Paris dealer. The sale is attributed to the buyer’s own statement in the Herald Paris edition.
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Paris
New-York Herald
Raphael
Caught Thief With Plunder in Queens Burglary Ring
Detective Sergeant Butler says he dismantled a burglary gang in Queens after catching Matthew O Neill alias Matthew Travis at No 29 Railroad Ave Brooklyn. O Neill and his wife were arrested. a wagon load of silverware and trunks were taken to police HQ. O Neill arraigned before Magistrate Smith and ordered for further examination on January 7. Wife held in default of $500 as a suspicious person.
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Butler
Borough of
Queens
Matthew O'Neill
Matthew Travis
No. 29
Railroad Ave
Brooklyn
O'Neill
Smith
Old Couple United in Death
The Tribune reports John P. Hilliard died at his home 222 West Twenty second Street Monday. A city weigher for years he was seventy. He belonged to Lafayette Port No. 140 and the Veteran Association of the First Regiment. His wife Margaret P. Hilliard died from shock yesterday at age sixty nine. A double funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 a m at Christ Church Broadway and Seventy first street.
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John P. Hilliard
West Twenty-second St
Hilliard
Lafayette Port No
Veteran Association of the Tist Regiment
Margaret P. Hilliard
Christ Church, Broadway
Seventy-first-st
Chronology of 1900s Events in Americas and Europe
A dense timeline records pivotal 1900s events from U S recognition of Cuban rights in Havana to European rulers and notable deaths. It lists elections, judicial actions, bank failures, library pledges, municipal reforms, and notable figures such as McKinley Evarts Verdi and Victoria with dates ranging January through December.
Light Cuban vote. Palma favored as Maso withdraws
In Havana on December 31 reports said election returns were scarce and the vote light. Bartholome Maso of the Democratic party departed for Manzanillo, leaving Tomas Estrada Palma with the field uncontested. Santiago de Cuba noted a quiet day with the Nationalist ticket winning and low turnout amid cold rain.
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United States
Havana
T. Estrada Palma
South America
Bartolome Maso
Associated Press
Maso
Democratic Party
Cuba
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Palma's Cuba Hopeful Votes Quiet Home Life in New York
General Tomas Estrada Palma, fusion candidate for Cuba's presidency, rests in Central Valley New York. He deflects talk of politics to family life while neighbors note his long ties to Cuba and his wish to remain with wife and six children. He urges better US relations and trade to aid Cuba, while avoiding factional strife. The article details Palma's home, children, and reserve approach to public life. It includes his views on economic ties with the United States and sugar and tobacco industries.
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Tribune
Central Valley
N. Y
Oreange
Tomas Estrada Palma
Cuba
General Palma
Eral Palma
General Estrada Palma
United States
Palma
Ramapo Mountains
Estrada Palma
Rafael
Jose
Gomez
Garcia
Maceo
Tomas
Washington
Unit States
The Hot Springs of Arkansas Ad
The Nation's health and pleasure resort in winter climate owned and controlled by the U S Government. Features include elegant hotels such as Park and Rose Informal Pacor W E G O Broadway New York H C Townsend G P T A M Pac Ry St Louis and more.
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U. S
Park
Arlington Rmation
A. Mo. Pac
Hot Springs
Park, Roose
Pac
W. E
G. O
Broadsway
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G. P
T. A. M. Pac. Ry
St. Louis
Physicians Endorse Cola Cure Wayne's Expectorant
A compact advertisement notes many physicians endorse the Cola Cure Wayne's Expectorant, suggesting medical backing for the product. The ad promotes relief or cure claims tied to the cola formula.
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Wayne
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