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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

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Lops Off Third Avenue Court Names Receiver

Judge Lacombe appoints Frederick W. Whitridge as temporary receiver of the Third Avenue Railroad, severing it from the New York City Railway and its federal receivers. The Third Avenue property will operate separately and interchanges with the NYC lines will stop. About one hundred…

Frederick W. Whitridge No. 59 Wall Street Third Avenue Railroad Company Lacombe United States Circuit Court New York City Railway Company Metropolitan Street Railway Company Third Avenue New York City Third Avenue Company Public Service Commission John M. Bowers Central Trust Company Bowers Third Avenue Road Whitridge Edward M. Shepard

Court Names Whitridge to Oversee Third Avenue Transfers

Judge Lacombe approves a separate receivership for the Third Avenue Company to protect bondholders while authorizing Whitridge to operate and manage the road, collect funds, and borrow as needed. The Metropolitan rental issue, intercompany power needs, and future rates are left for later resolution.

Henry Wollman Metropolitan Third Avenue Wollman Lacombe Bowers Joline Robinson Whitridge New York City Mr. Whitridge Arthur H. Masten

Death by Own Action Ties Unknown Man to Earl Grey Figure

A young man believed to be H Grey Duberly, cousin of Earl Grey, was found dead in a New York hotel room from apparent narcotic poisoning. Six letters addressed to family, friends, and the hotel manager were found. one claimed the father killed the writer’s mother and compelled suicide. Coroner opened two letters, and Earl Grey was informed in Ottawa.

H. Grey Duberly James Grey Duberly Earl Grey Canada Hermitage Hotel Seventh Avenue Annie Stansbery W. Lary S. John Melshbourne Bedford England Hugh Moster Buckworth Rectory Huntington Bath Hermitage Captain Grey Duberly Cannons West Castle Ottawa Ellen Goodby Hugh Hugh Wynee Mostyn Baron Mostyn Oxford Buckworth James Duberly Gaynes Hall Hunts Du~berly Grey Niagara Falls Ontario Dooley West 37Th Street Ont Rideau Hall New York

Boston Men Indicted In City Purchases And Prizes

A Boston grand jury indicted two former Aldermen and seven others after a two week probe into city dealings last year. The cases involve a Cadman Street land purchase for 13000 dollars, prize purchases for athletic events, and flagstone payments. Bonds set at 5000 dollars each. defendants include ex Aldermen William Berwin and George Battis, Superintendent of Streets James H Doyle, and six others. Resignations and term expirations occurred as revelations surfaced at finance hearings.

Boston Codman Street William Berwin George H. Battis James H. Doyle Marks Berwin O. Edward Kain Michael Mitchell Thomas F Hibbard William Doyle Kain French Gregg Cadman Street Mitchell and Maher Battis Finance Commission

Collision on Fifth Avenue Involving Burnetts and Manices

A late night crash at Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street involved a four wheel carriage carrying Mrs. Burnett wife of General Henry Lawrence Burnett and a hansom cab with Mrs. William Manice of West 3d Street. Glass shattered but no injuries. The two women, acquainted, exchanged greetings and cards with policemen after the collision.

Burnett Henry Lawrence Burnett William Manice West 3d Street Fifth Avenue 43Th Street

Hoch to call Kansas special session

Governor Hoch will convene a special session of the Legislature on January 2 to consider a guaranty deposit law, revisions to the tax law, and the direct primary question. The message outlines expected recommendations and the focus of the session in Topeka.

the Tribune Topeka Kan Hoch

Death by own action shocks Sumter man and countess marriage

A wealthy Sumter merchant A N Freeland, who vanished years ago after marrying a German countess aboard a European voyage, died by poisoning at Battle Mountain South Carolina just before his funeral. The affair remained unknown until shortly before today’s service as authorities confirm the self-inflicted death and reveal the erstwhile husband’s identity. The note of mystery surrounds his disappearance and subsequent remarriage aboard a moving steamer.

Ity the Tribune Columbia S. C A. N. Freeland Sumter Europe Battle Mountain

Aldrich Bill Ready Emergency Currency Plan

The Aldrich bill to create an emergency national bank currency up to 250 million dollars is prepared for Senate introduction. It follows Treasury and Finance Committee vetting and aims for rapid passage with House approval likely, backed by Speaker Cannon and administration recommendations. It relies on collateral like state bonds and gilt edged securities, and outlines Treasury and Currency Bureau oversight with potential amendments.

Tribune Bureau Washington Aldrich Senate Committee On Finance House New York Massachusetts Secretary of the Treasury United States Finance Committee Treasury Department Culberson Cannon House Committee On Banking and Currency Committee On Republican Party

Jewellers Seek Aid as Four Firms Put in Trustees

Four major New York diamond and jewelry houses Joseph Frankel's Sons, Joseph Frankel's Sons' Company, E M Gattle & Co, and Gattle Ettinger & Hammer were placed under liquidating trustees to protect creditors. Total liabilities about 4.5 million with assets near 6.25 million. Trustees James G Cannon Louis Kahn and John C Van Cleaf will realize assets and distribute proceeds within eighteen months. Bankers Trust Company named as depositary.

Joseph Frankel’s Sons Nassau Street Joseph Frankel's Sons’ Company E. M. Gattle & Co Fifth Avenue 38Th Street Gattle, Ettinger & Hammer West 45Th Street James G. Cannon Fourth National Bank New York Clearing House Louis Kahn Diamond Merchants John C. van Cleaf Europe Frankel Gattle Bankers’ Trust Company New York Gattle & Co Gattle, Ettinger & Hammel United States the Tribune

Bryan Talks of Morals at Nebraska Dinner

William J. Bryan urged a moral approach to public issues at the Jacksonian Club dinner in Omaha. He argued that Roosevelt’s popularity stems from perceived sincerity and justice, urged ethical study of policy, and warned against mercenary politics. Ex-Governor Thomas of Colorado endorsed greenbacks and a government deposit guarantee to prevent panics.

Omaha William J. Bryan Jacksonian Club of Nebraska Bryan Roosevelt Andrew Jackson Thomas Colorado

Bequest of 150000 Rejected by Essex Institute

A $150,000 bequest including an historic mansion, stocks and cash funds to found a free school of botany is rejected by the Essex Institute in Salem Massachusetts. Miss Eliza and Miss Mary P Ropes left the Ropes mansion on Essex Street to the Institute as a perpetual memorial, but trustees say the terms are too peculiar and the restrictions too tight to accept.

Tribune Salem Mass Essex Institute Eliza Mary P. Ropes Ropes Essex Street Institute School of Botany

Mount Royal Sighted? Missing Vessel Believed Off Irish Coast

Hope for the Mount Royal's safety revived after a Liverpool dispatch said a steamer resembling the missing Canadian Pacific liner was 259 miles west of Fastnet Light, southwest of Ireland. Lake Manitoba was sent to assist. reports misleadingly tied to other ships were clarified by light keeper accounts. The Mount Royal left Antwerp December 7 for St John with about 400 aboard and has rarely taken longer than nineteen days. The Vivina sighted a possible Mount Royal on January 3 but could not read signals or confirm names.

Brier Island Bay of Indy Mount Royal Monmouth Bristol Louisburg C. B Antwerp St. John Vivina Pensacola

Plan to buy U S cotton plantations backed by European firm

A committee of the International Cotton Congress in Manchester approved a scheme to purchase cotton plantations in the United States under control of a European company. Delegates from the Atlanta conference voiced opposition to speculative elements in the cotton industry, with emphasis on removing speculation.

Manchester International Cotton Congress United States Atlanta

Irish Party Alarmed by Campbell-Bannerman Retirement Rumors

Dublin reports uneasy Nationalist circles over rumors of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's early retirement in favor of Herbert Asquith. Asquith is viewed as unsympathetic toward Home Rule, with possible major shifts in Liberal Irish policy and party relations.

Dublin Henry Campbell-Bannerman Herbert H. Asquith Irish Party Liberal Party

Rockefeller Withdraws Support Forces End of Tuberculosis Relief

John D. Rockefeller withdraws from the Charity Organization Society tuberculosis relief committee. Annual pledges totaled 20,000 with 7,500 from Rockefeller and 2,500 from Robert S. Brewster, 10,000 from Harvey Fisk and others. without renewed funding the relief work will be discontinued. Frank H. Mann notes other donors are sought to avert closure. The fund supported open air camps, egg and milk diets, improved housing, and wage protections for patients, with relief work begun after the 20,000 fund was created.

John D. Rockefeller Committee On the Prevention of Tuberculosis Charity Organization Society Rockefeller Robert S. Brewster W. Everit Macy Harvey Fisk John PD. Rockefeller Andres Carnegie Grant B. Schley Edward S. Harkness John S. Huyler

Skirmish With Coal Pirates In New Jersey Waters

In Elizabeth New Jersey on January 6 police from the 42d Precinct of New York City stopped a piracy attempt on the Kill Von Kull. Two naphtha launches carried two men each tried to seize coal from a towboat heading from Perth Amboy. A brief clash occurred aboard the coal boats before four suspects were placed aboard a patrol craft and the launches were towed away.

Skiff overturns nine men drown near Kickapoo

In Kansas City area waters near Kickapoo, seven men died when a skiff carrying nine Kansas Natural Gas Company workers overturned on the Missouri River while returning to the Kansas shore after a pipeline project. Two others were rescued with great difficulty. The victims include Frank Hill, Ralph Hills, Charles Baker, John Baker, Elmer Hundley, Grover Hundley, and an unidentified Swede. Another note mentions HAAN'S Restaurant on Park Row building.

Leavenworth Kan Kickapoo Frank Hill Ralph Hills Charles Baker John Baker Elmer Hundley Grover Hundley Missouri River Kansas Natural Gas Company Kansas

Woodruff Loses Fight Over Assembly Clerkship

Albany reports a surprise decision as Woodruff and Parsons backing Charles Murphy for the Cities Committee chair fell through. Fred Hammond, allied with Syracuse figures, secured the post. The Speaker’s committee list shows strong leadership and balanced distribution, with Merritt chairing Ways and Means and Francis heading Banks, shaping New York City policy and banking legislation amid the 1906 session. The full committee membership includes names from Kings, Westchester, Albany, and other counties, highlighting the power dynamics in the Assembly.

Tribune Albany Woodruff-Parsons Wadsworth Ray B. ‘Smith Syracuse Assembly Wood Ruff Herbert Parsons Charles F. Murphy Kings County Cities Murphy Fred W. Hammond Onondaga Smith Francis Hendritka Woodruff Edward C. Dowling Brooklyn New York Edwin A. Merritt, Jr St. Lawrence County Jesse Phillips Allegany Hammond J. Mayhew Wainwright Westchester James A. Francis Kings Edson W. Hamn Wayne John R. Fale Putnam George A. Green William H. Chamberlain Steuben William W. Caine Charles M. Hamilton Chautauqua Yor County Francis Banks Parsons Page Beverley R. Robinson Murphy and Lee Robinson Conklin Wagner New York City Committee On Banks Wainwright Imchairman Merritt St. Lawrence Phillips Westches Whitney Saratoga Oswego Jfferson Parker Washington Mills Fulton-Hamilton Shan Eric Otsego Palmer Schoharie Oliver Judiciary Haman Fowler Ulster Wer Erie Green Walkers Ndaga Staley Sleade Monroe Burczynski Erie Foley Robnson Chenung Filley Rensselaer Genesee Fraser Schenectady Scott Chenango Bennett Sargent Thorn Schulz Walters Goldberg Shortt Richmond Gray St. Lawrence Surpress Lee Hawley Franklin Strauss Ward Norterup Dutchess Klein Queens Graubard Liepmaan Codes Gray Lore Toombs MacGregor Perkins Broome Gracy Cuvilliers Keller Trossy Chamberlain Boshart Lewis Gunderman Tempekins Volk Cattaraug Eggleston Orleans Moregan Holbrook Hemenway Onetario Eagleton Donnelly Liebmanm Canals Coiné Montgomery Oneida Beshart Brady Greene McGregor Haggarty Ainys Whitley O'Brian Hart Conkling York Geoghegan Wade Dell Warren Yale West Yates Hubbs Suffolk Pinton Weber Waters Albenry Cluck Kirges de Nevelles Rockland Lansingaer- Draver Niccara Moreen Jefferson McBride Kinss Johnston New Y. Todd Sheridan Filler Renasekwerler Nassau de Groot Staler Menteromery Mourlatt Stecker Petchess Haccarty Fay Kings, Klein Denihee Swifrith

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