Board of Water Supply urged to ignore charges on Ashokan bid
Merchants' Association urges dismissal of further proceedings against the Board of Water Supply over the Ashokan dam contract. A committee argues the lowest bid was not in the public interest and cites prior similar discretion by the aqueduct commission. The mayor is expected to decide after a protracted hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
Board of Water Supply
Commissioners of Accounts
Gaynor
Com- Mitchel
Committee On Water Supply
Peirce
Ashokan
MacArthur Brothers and Winston & Co
Muscoot
Jerome Park
Aqueduct Commission
Cross River Dam
Commnion
Grout
Peirce Company
Wat
MacArthur Brothers
Winston Company
Board of Water
Ashokan Gam
Six arraigned in sugar frauds case in Brooklyn
Six men were arraigned in Federal District Court Brooklyn to plead to indictments tied to sugar frauds at the American Sugar Refining Company docks. New indictments name Oliver Spitzer and Thomas Kehoe for conspiracy to defraud customs by falsifying cargo weights from Jamaica. Four others named Wennessy Halligan Coyle and Voelker joined Spitzer and Kehoe on the same charge, each held on 12500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District Court
Brooklyn
American Sugar Refining Company
Oliver Spitzer
Thomas Kehoe
Jamaica
Spitzer
Kehoe
Patrick 3. Wennessy
James F. Halligan
John R.coyle
Jean M. Voelker
Williams backing eyed for Seaboard control
Richmond Jan 3 It is reported that John Skelton Williams former Seaboard Air Line president and receiver has Gould backing to run the Seaboard into Washington over its own tracks. The move aims to give the Goulds access to Virginia and Williams may seek to head the Seaboard system.
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The
Tribune
Richmond
John Skelton Williams
Seaboard Air Line
Road
Goulds
Seaboard
Washington
Gould
Virginia
Williams
Seaboard System
First Colorado Marble Donated to Columbia University
Colonel Channing F. Meek of Denver on behalf of the Colorado State Commercial Association presents Columbia University's geological department with a pedestal of pure white Colorado marble from state quarries. The tribute honors the late Professor Newberry who helped locate the marble beds. The pedestal marks Colorado’s first white marble of notable quality.
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Channing F. Meek
Denver
Colorado State Commercial Association
Geological Department
Columbia University
University
Geological Department of Columbia
New‘perry
Night rider raids hit Russellville and Kentucky tobacco firms
A mass night ride operation struck Russellville and Augusta with dynamiting and arson targeting two tobacco houses. Injuries and detentions followed as the mob, masked and mounted, dispersed toward Hopkinsville. Governor Willson denounced mob rule and offered rewards for informants amid ongoing investigations.
Wrong to Tempt Barkeepor Breen Clears Defendant
Magistrate Breen in the Essex Market court yesterday discharged Daniel Shea a barkeeper of 18 Eighth avenue who was arrested Sunday December 29 for violating the excise law. He condemned the police for using deceit to entrap him saying a plain clothes officer with a sick daughter appeal sought to induce the man to supply whiskey for 25 cents. The magistrate stated such tactics degrade justice and discharged the defendant.
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Breen
Essex Market Court
Daniel Shea
Eighth Avenue
Deaf and Dumb School Raid Outlaws Young Men Trafficking
Pittsburg reports a raid on a so called criminal school where young men posed as deaf and dumb to steal money. James Young led the group traveling to New York Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore. Arrested with Wilbur Laird John Humphrey and Robert Elliott they received fines or workhouse terms. Police found revolvers cartridges billies saws rubber stamps and many printed money pleas.
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Pittsburg
James Young
Wilbur Laird
Clearfield
Penn
John Humphrey
Boston
Robert Elliott
Cincinnati
Young
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Struck by three con men in outdoor peanut betting
James Holland of Isle au Haut Maine was forced to surrender 25 dollars after two men bought peanuts and wagered on their size in the park near the monkey cages. A supposed Central Park patrol detective then confiscated their bets and threatened subpoenas. The lieutenant says Holland was duped by confidence men and detectives search for the trio.
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James Holland
Isle Au Haut
Central Park
Holland
South Ferry
MecGirr
Explosion at No 2 Morgan Avenue Warwick Willia msburg
An explosion damaged the front of a building at No 2 Morgan Avenue Williamsburg occupied by Peter Licata a musical instrument maker. No injuries were reported and detectives suspect the Black Hand due to prior trouble with Licata. The blast caused $1.60 in damage.
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No. 2
Morgan Avenue
Williamsburg
Peter Licata
Licata
Black Hand
City to Open East 23d Street Public Baths
The city will formally open its finest public baths on East 23d street January 20. An elaborate program of aquatic matches and speeches by city officials and others is planned.
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East 23d Street
Seven Sailors Survive Eight Days At Sea After Germanic Sinking
Seven shipwrecked men tell of eight days in a small lifeboat in a North Atlantic gale after the Norwegian bark Germanic sank off the Irish coast. They were rescued by the British steamer Hotham Newton and spent seventeen days aboard before walking ashore. The captain Julius Johanssen perished, and details include the dog Prince and the crew’s harrowing attempts to survive amid frigid seas and saltwater boils.
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Hotam Newton
Anderson
Newton
Weymouth
N. S
Fleetwood
England
Julius Johanssen
Johanssen
Albert Lundholm
Brooklyn
Prince
Axel Gronlof
Trish
Johann Svendsen
Johann Jorgensen
Frederick Hansen
Anton Christiansen
Reidar Johanssen
Carl Sjogren
Sorn Anderson
Gustav Olsen
William Sander
Henry Caldwell
United States
Julius Johansson
The
Germanic
Moss
Norway
Newport Collision Sees Julia Davis Suffer Close Swerve
The fishing schooner Julia Davis from Greenport collided with a barge off Race Rock last evening with only minutes to spare before sinking. Captain W. C. Horton, mate Larsen, and seaman Robert Green of Greenport were rescued and brought to Newport by the tug Aries en route to Providence and Fall River.
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Newport, R. I
Julia Davis
Greenport
Long Island
Sant
Race Rock
W. C. Horton
Larsen
Robert Green
Aries
Providence
Fall River
Seaboard Harmony Promoted by Receivership Move
Samuel Untermyer of New York rebutted John Skelton Williams's critique of Ryan Blair leadership in Seaboard Air Line receivership. He said Williams refused secure funding and notes Williams misrepresents efforts to save the property. W. A. Garrett becomes chief executive officer for the receivers. first notice issued from Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Seaboard Air Line
John Skelton Williams
Ryan Blair
Untermyer
Williams
Messrs. Ryan
Blair
Mr. Byrne
Richmond
Norfolk
W. A. Garrett
Seaboard Air Line Railway
S. Davies Warfield
R. Lancaster Williams
Barry Heirs Seek Share Of Brooklyn Real Estate
Heirs of Caroline Barry a Brooklyn recluse seek a share of her property at 471 Greene Avenue valued at 100 dollars. Ex Magistrate Pool attorney for eight second cousins says they are entitled to a portion after proving kinship to three deceased first cousins. The public administrator noted ownership of the estate. Pool represents relatives at his Cedar Street office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Barry
Brooklyn
Greene Avenue
Pool
Cedar Street
Barry
Woman to Head Hospital in Post-Graduate Medical School
At the executive committee meeting yesterday Miss Annie M. Rykert was appointed superintendent of the Post-Graduate Hospital succeeding Alexander H. Candlish who resigned. Miss Eleanor M. Brown was named assistant superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post-Graduate Medical School
Annie M. Rykert
Post-Graduate Hospital
Alexander H. Candlish
Eleanor M. Brown
Brooklyn Pastor Receives Burlington Vermont Call
The Rev. Louis Van den Burg of Second Presbyterian Church Brooklyn has been called to lead the First Congregational Church in Burlington Vermont. He will visit Burlington next week to view the field.
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Louis van den Burg
Second Presbyterian Church
Clinton and
Remsen Streets
Brooklyn
First Congregational Church
Burlington
van den Burg
Postmaster reports envelopes now available in 16 to 18 days
Postmaster Morgan says the Post Office Department contractor for special request stamped envelopes has caught up with demand and is furnishing them in sixteen to eighteen days, eliminating public delays in filling orders.
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Morgan
Post Office Department
Local Society Dinner Honors Longtime SPCA Agent
Charles H Hankinson longtime SPCA agent will be guest of honor at a dinner by special agents at 26th street and Fourth avenue tonight He will receive a souvenir In Brooklyn a ten year old boy accused of stabbing a classmate at St Peter and Paul s Parochial School Williamsburg was discharged in Children's Court The stabbing was ruled accidental Joseph Brogan will recover A man from 175 Putnam Avenue Brooklyn died after a rear platform fall from a Ralph Avenue car into a Broadway car in Williamsburg His skull fracture and injuries were reported New Yorks only free evening illustrating class opens winter session at Public School on First Avenue and 86th Street It runs four evenings weekly 7 30 to 9 30 Registration with Principal Benjamin Veit on Monday evenings
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Charles H. Hankinson
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Society
26Th Street
Fourth Avenue
Mr. Hankinson
John Curry
Joseph Brogan
St. Peter and Paul's Parochial School
Williamsburg
Children’s Court
Brooklyn
Brogan
Charles Gassman
Putnam Avenue
Ralph Avenue
Gassman
New York
Public
First Avenue
86Th Street
Benjamin Veit
C. P. Tinker
Emma Stone
Tinker
Young Women’s Christian Association
Epworth Leagues
New York East Conference
Open Air Suffrage Campaign Heads Toward Albany Rally
New York suffragists outline intensified strategy with house canvassing and mass rallies. Leaders Mary Letis and Maud Malone vow persistent campaigns. calls go out for delegates to Albany and for women to register. The plan includes housing a house mother, social events, and open air speeches by Lily Devereux Blake and others amid cross‑border sympathy.
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New York State
New York Equal Suffrage League
Equal Suffrage Clubs
Mary Letis
Henry Ward Beecher
Arnold Heskell
Brooklyn
Mtss
Winifred Harper Cooley
Adam
Canada
Canadian Woman Suffrage Association
R. Berrmann Wells
Liliie Devereux Blake
Markets Report From Far and Wide Prices and Sources
The market notes apricots from South Africa at 10 cents each while hothouse grapes from England sell at 50 cents a pound. Florida supplies vegetables and lettuce at 10 cents a head. Florida tomatoes 2 cents a pound, wax beans 20 cents a quart, endive from Brussels 25 cents a pound, Bermuda remains 10 to 15 cents a head. Eggs 32 to 36 cents at Washington Market. Butter steady and meat prices unchanged. Poultry slightly higher with turkeys at 25 cents a pound.
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South Africa
England
Florida
Brussels
Bermuda
Long Island
Washington Market
May Carry Latch Keys Home Opens For Young Working Women
A new non sectarian home at 259 Eastela street offers rooms and board to wage earners earning up to 19 dollars weekly. The house accommodates 14 to 18 girls with single rooms 450 dollars yearly and two sharing 4 dollars each. The facility has outside light and running water and will operate without printed rules.
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Eastela Street
Cheery Bravery Promotes Practical Usefulness
A quotation notes that cheerfulness and bravery make a person useful. It highlights being bright and true, clean and honest as the core traits that enable helpful conduct and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Ames
Connecticut Governor Gifts For Rest Home Coal Fund
Governor Woodruff forwards funds to the T. S. S. Rest Home for Working Girls at Clark's Falls Connecticut. James W. contributes $1 for the coal fund and Mrs. S Bermstein of Philadelphia contributes $1 as T. S. S. dues.
Ill and grateful letter from Illinois mother thanks Christmas donors
Mrs Crewdson writes from Illinois thanking kind givers who sent Christmas gifts to Grant Collins. She notes the boy’s delight on Christmas morning, his late father, and her inability to send personal letters due to illness, while expressing deep gratitude for the generous aid.
Christmas fund letters from coast to coast express gratitude
Letters from invalids across Pennsylvania New York South Vermont Massachusetts Michigan Maine Nova Scotia New Hampshire Montana Kentucky South Dakota praise the Tribune Sunshine Society gifts as timely help during hardship. Acknowledgments note renewed hope despite illness high costs and severe weather. Contributions include a doll stereo views calendar bell wardrobe and postcards from diverse donors.
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Pennsylvania
New York State
South
Virginia
Vermont
General Office
Massachusetts
Michigan
The
Tribune Sunshine Society
Maine
Nova Scotia
New Hampshire
Monntana
Kentucky
South Dakota
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Dr. Roberts
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Forest House
Augusta
A. W. Hedgecock
Poddycord
Brooksville
Germantown
Mason County
Frankfort
Willson
Tobacco Association
Deaf and Dumb” School
Sinks
Seaboard Harmony
Barry Hnks
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Little Boy
James Raynor Hayden
Irene Putnam
California
S. J. Faldwin
Round Brook
Emma K. Greene
Miss Ward
Newark
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