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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

Page

20

Third Avenue Court Names Receiver in Break with NYC Railway

Judge Lacombe appointed Frederick W. Whitridge as temporary receiver of the Third Avenue Railroad Company, severing it from the New York City Railway Company. The Third Avenue property will be operated separately, ending transfers between the two lines. 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 Whitride To Separate Receiver For Third Avenue

Judge Lacombe approves appointing Whitride as separate receiver to manage Third Avenue Company amid bondholder concerns over losses and transfers. The order authorizes Whitride to operate, borrow, and disburse, with potential future co-receiver if needed. Proceedings hinge on Metropolitan rentals and intercompany transfers.

Death by own action ties English cousins in New York case

A young man named H. Grey Duberly, nephew of the Hon. Hugh Wynee Mostyn and cousin of Earl Grey, was found dead in the Hermitage Hotel New York from suspected narcotic poison. Six letters to relatives and the hotel manager were found. coroner Dooley ordered removal of the body as Ottawa confirms Earl Grey informed.

Earl Grey Canada Hermitage Hotel Seventh Avenue Annie Stansbery W. Lary S. John Melshbourne Bedford England Hugh Moster Buckworth Rectory Huntington Hermitage Captain Grey Duberly Cannons West Castle Ottawa H. Grey Duberly Duberly Melvin Walk West 43d Street Walsh West 36Th Street Duberry Dooley Ellen Goodby Hugh Hugh Wynee Mostyn Baron Mostyn Oxford Buckworth James Duberly Gaynes Hall Hunts Captain Duberly Grey Niagara Falls Ontario West 27Th Street Ont Rideau Hall New York

Boston Men Indicted On City Misuse Allegations

Grand jury charges two former city Aldermen and seven others in Boston with improper land purchase on Codman Street and city payments for flagstone and athletic prizes. Indicted individuals include ex-Aldermen William Berwin and George H. Battis, Superintendent of Streets James H. Doyle, and six businessmen. Bonds set at 5000 dollars each for appearance in Superior Court.

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

Collision on Fifth Avenue Involves Burnett And Manice Ladies

A four wheeler with Mrs Burnett wife of General Henry Lawrence Burnett and a hansom with Mrs William Mantee collided late last night at Fifth Avenue and 435th Street. Glass shattered in Burnett’s carriage but neither woman was injured. both ladies knew each other and dismissed the police after exchanging greetings.

Burnett Henry Lawrence Burnett William Mantee West End Street Fifth Avenue 435Th Street

Hoch to Convene Kansas Legislature Special Session

Governor Hoch will call a special session of the Legislature tomorrow for January 7. The message is expected to present recommendations for a guaranty deposit law and revisions of the tax law. The direct primary question will also be examined.

Tribune Topeka Kan Hoch

Sumter railroad man A N Freeland dies by own action

A N Freeland, wealthy Sumter railroad man and merchant who vanished years ago after marrying a German countess aboard a steamer from Europe, died by poison at Lattle Mountain North Carolina day before yesterday. His identity was revealed only shortly before his funeral this afternoon. He left behind a noted will and a public notice of his death follows in local columns.

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

Aldrich Bill Ready Emergency Currency to 250 Million

The Aldrich finance bill to form the basis for urgent action in the current session is ready for Senate debate. The plan creates an emergency national bank currency capped at 250 million dollars, taxed at 6 percent, secured by approved securities, with collateral rules and eligibility to be determined by the Treasury Chief in consultation with the Currency Controller and the Treasurer. The measure aims to reassure banks, expedite passage, and align with administration recommendations, with leaders optimistic about rapid adoption despite House hesitations.

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 Four Firms In Straits

Four leading diamond and jewelry firms in New York have been placed under liquidating trustees to protect creditors. Joseph Frankel's Sons, Joseph Frankel's Sons' Company, E. M. Gattle & Co., and Gattle Ettinger & Hammer face combined liabilities about 4.5 million with assets around 6.25 million. Trustees James G. Cannon Louis Kahn and John C. Van Cleaf will manage asset realization to safeguard creditors with an 18 month horizon. Bankers' Trust Co. designated 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 L. & M. Kahn & Co. Diamond Merchants John C. van Cleaf Europe Frankel Gattle Bankers’ Trust Company New York Gattle & Co Gattle, Ettinger & Hammel United States the Tribune

Bryan Sees Moral Element in Pending Issues

William J. Bryan at the Jacksonian Club dinner in Omaha argues the moral element underlies all major issues and praises President Roosevelt’s sincerity. He cites public conscience, voter influence, and the need for ethical governance, noting varied issue priorities but common aim to curb corrupt mercenary politics. Ex-Governor Thomas endorses greenbacks and bank deposit guarantees to avert panics.

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

Bequest of $150,000 Refused by Essex Institute

In Salem Massachusetts Essex Institute declines a 150000 gift including an historic mansion stocks and cash funds from Misses Eliza and Mary P Ropes to found a free botany school as a perpetual memorial. Trustees say the terms and restrictions render acceptance impossible.

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

Mount Royal Sighted Near Ireland Amid Missing Vessel Alarm

Hope for the Mount Royal's safety rose after a Liverpool cable said a steamer matching its description was seen 259 miles west of Fastnet, with Lake Manitoba dispatched to assist. Reports of a sighting near Brier Island proved inconclusive, as the Mount Royal is described as having four masts and carrying nearly 400 aboard.

Mount Royal Lake Manitoba Liverpool Brier Island Bay of Fundy Monmouth Bristol Louisburg C. B Antwerp St. John Vivina Pensacola

Plan to Grow Cotton in United States Endorsed by Congress

A committee of the International Cotton Congress in Manchester approved purchasing cotton plantations in the United States to be controlled by a European company as the quickest path to reforms. Delegates from Atlanta last October criticized speculative elements in cotton growing and discussed eliminating them.

Manchester International Cotton Congress United States Atlanta

Irish Party Alarmed Over Premiership Change Rumors

Dublin January 6 nationalists fear Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman may retire soon with Herbert H Asquith succeeding him. Asquith is viewed as unsympathetic to Home Rule, which could alter Irish party policy and relations with the Liberal party.

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

No Tuberculosis Relief Drops After Rockefeller Withdrawal

John D. Rockefeller withdraws support from the Charity Organization Society committee on tuberculosis, halting relief work funded by a $20,000 goal. Contributors included Robert S. Brewster Grant B. Schley Harvey Fisk Edward S. Harkness and others. Frank H. Mann warns the program may be discontinued without new donations. The effort began as an experiment offering open air camps diet, better housing, and wage support for patients unable to work during treatment. The group hopes to resume relief if funds are later raised.

John D. Rockefeller Committee On the Prevention of Tuberculosis Charity Organization Society Rockefeller Robert S. Brewster W. Everit Macr Andrew Carnegie Grant B. Schley Harvey & Fisk John D. Rockefell Edward S. Harkness John S. Huyler

Skirmish with coal pirates near Kill Von Kull arrest

Elizabeth New Jersey January 6 police from the 4th Precinct of New York City boarded two naphtha launches that were alongside a coal tow moving upriver from Perth Amboy. Four men aboard the launches resisted, fight broke out on deck, and all four were placed on a patrol boat as the launches were towed to port.

Skiff Overturns Drowning Seven Near Kickapoo

A skiff carrying nine men working for the Kansas Natural Gas Company on a Missouri River pipeline overturned near Kickapoo, Kansas. Seven men including Frank Hill, Ralphill, Charles Baker, John Baker, Elmer Hundley, Grover Hundley, and an unnamed Swede drowned. two others were rescued with great difficulty while returning to the Kansas side.

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

Committees List Out Woodruff Loses Fight

Albany dispatch reports Woodruff and Herbert Parsons backing for Assembly clerkship faces setback as Murphy gains Cities Committee chair in Kings County, with Wadsworth and Francis shaping a strong committee slate. The list includes Merritt on Ways and Means and Murphy on Codes, reflecting a reform era tone and focus on New York City interests.

Tribune Albany Woodruff Wadsworth Ray B.smith Syracuse Assembly Herbert Parsons Charles F. Murphy Kings County Murphy Fred W. Hammond Smith Francis Hendrick Edward C. Denting Brooklyn Mr. Woodruff Edwin A. Merritt, Jr St. Lawrence County Jesse Phillips Allegany Hammond Onondaga J. Mayhew Wainwright Westchester James A. Francis New York Kings Edson W. Hamn Wayne John R. Fale Putnam George A. Green William H. Chamberlain Steuben William W. Coline Charles M. Hamilton Chautauqua New York County Francis Parsons Page Beverley R. Robinson Murphy and Lee Robinson Conklin Wagner New York City Railroads Committee On Banks Wainwright Ways and Means Merritt Staley Steade Monrme Burczynski Brie Foley Rotason Chemung Green Filey Rensselaer Parker Genesee Frist Schenectady Scott Chenango Bennett Hurley Sargent Thorn Schulz Walters Eve Goldberg Shortt Richmond Gray St. Lawrence Lee New Y Hawley Franklin Strauss Ward Northrup Dutchess Kleim Queens Grauberd Licomaam Gray Egsieston Urkans Gan Monroe Holbrook Wings Hemenway Onetarte Hennett New Engicom Denneily Liebman Canals Coiné Montgomery Lewis Oneida Boshart Lewis Hrady Greene de Fay la Monroe cOntario Udiey Cayu Yale West Yates Whitley Hubbs Suffolk Ton Less Weber Hackett Coughlan N York Commerce and Navigation Milter Lauton Grieans Haines Wadeell Warren Glore Hart Vass Hacgarty Waters Albeny York de Nevelles Borkland Fowler Ulster Loning Morevn Jefferson Johneton Soutth New Toda Sheritan Renaselerler Nas de Greet Mere Wm Stalev Mertcemery Mourlatt

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Henry Wollman Metropolitan Wollman Joline Mr. Whitridge Arthur H. Masten Ciose Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Mr. Whitridst Lecombe Public Service Corporation Florida Penn Atlantic Coast Line R. K. Flering Information Bureau Bway, Cor. Ltd Lt—Aart F. W. Whitridge Third Ave. Rafiroaa James Grey Duberly West Castile Yarmouth Waissonel Aldrich Bill Ready Boston Merchants’ Line N. J Bunker Hill Ravi Straits His Irish St. John, N. B Line Fastnet Light Ireland Canadian Pacific Mr. Asquith Kill von Kull Haan Park Row Lide Aidvt Mittees DEWEY Meire A Dewer & Sons Co Fulton St
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