Rourke Co reply charge of bad faith in hotel project
In a New York Supreme Court case involving Knickerbocker Trust and the O Rourke Engineering and Construction Co, the fight over a failed 7 million dollar Brunswick Hotel on Fifth Avenue is revealed. The amended defense accuses misrepresentations by Brunswick Construction and Knickerbocker, alleges improper mortgages, and claims funds and contracts were misused, ending with foreclosure and sale to Brunswick Site. Charles T Barney denies personal involvement and says suits were settled.
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Knickerbocker Trust Company
O'Rourke Engineering and Construction Company
Supreme Court
Old Brunswick Hotel
Fifth Avenue
26Th
O'Rourke Company
Brunswick Construction Company
Henry E. Howland
Frank Kling
Brunswick Construction
Brunswick Hotel Company
Gustav Baumann
Holland House
O'Rourke Engineering Construction Company
W. B. Randall
Henry B. Cohell
Charles T. Barney
Brunswick Site Company
Brunswick
Fire Causes Mass Exit at Mills Hotel No 2
A smoke odor woke John Shanks on the fifth floor of Mills Hotel No 2 at 16 Rivington Street. He alerted Thompson in the adjoining room as smoke poured out, guests rushed outside in nightwear while firefighters fought the blaze. only a wooden trim burned. Thompson unsure if matches caused the fire.
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John Shanks
Mills Hotel No. 2
Rivington Street
Thompson
Shanks
Engine 20
Truck 9
Storer and family reportedly plan move to Versailles France
Cincinnati telegram reports Mr and Mrs Bellamy Storer intend to reside in Versailles France. Their city property is leased and household goods shipped abroad. Friends of the Plovers claim the move stems from the notoriety of their Roosevelt dispute affecting Storer and their mutual associates, stirring bitter feelings.
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the Tribune
Cincinnati
Bellamy Storer
Versailles
France
Queen City
Friends of the Plovers
United States
Roosevelt
Rios. Storer
Parsons Seeks Governor Over Appointments
Herbert Parsons of New York, head of the Republican County Committee, arrived in Albany and spent over two hours with Governor Hughes at the governor mansion. He gave no comment on the visit, but reports say the discussion centered on appointments and the possible naming of a Superintendent of Public Works.
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Tribune
Albany
Herbert Parsons
New York
Republican County Committee
Hughes
Parsons
Against an Income Tax in New York State
Albany reports show Assemblyman Moreland opposes an income tax as the special tax revision commission weighs its options. Members plan to hear individual views and may address the plan if the majority report omits it. The committee meets in New York City, with a January 15 report deadline.
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Tribune
Albany
Assemblyman Moreland
Special Commission
New York City
Costly Deal in Notes by AT&T After Syndicate Fees
AT&T plans to raise about 11 percent on three year 5 percent notes totaling 25 million dollars sold through a syndicate. Last year the same group sold 100 million in bonds at 94 percent, and a rebate tied to that sale raised the note flotation costs. The result shows nets of roughly 23.75 million from the bond sale and a 3.5 million extra syndicate charge, leaving about 20.25 million proceeds for the notes after expenses.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Financial District
Mine Owners Warned by Cripple Creek Miners
The Western Federation of Miners, largely defeated after 1904, issues a manifesto banning prominent Cripple Creek mine owners from Nevada goldfields. Named are William Bainbridge, Sherwood Aldrich, officials of Elkton Gold Mining, Portland, Golden Cycle, Vindicator, Gold Dollar, and other mines, plus Sherman Bell and supporters of ex governor Peabody.
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Tribune
Colorado Springs
Col
Western Federation of Miners
Cripple Creek
Peabody
Nevada
Cripple Creek District
Mine Owners and Operators’ Association
William Bainbridge
Mine Owners' Order
Sherwood Aldrich
Elkton Gold Mining Company
Portland
Golden Cycle
Vindicator
Gold Dollar
Sherman Bell
Ponce Shaft Breaks Forcing Tow From Porto Rico Voyage
The overdue steamship Ponce of the New York and Porto Rico line, which departed Porto Rico December 26 for New York, was towed into Hamilton Bermuda January 11 after the tail end of its shaft broke December 30. The vessel drifted until January 7 when sighted by the German steamer Elizabeth Rickmers from Philadelphia.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Ponce
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Porto Rico
New York
Elizabeth Rickmers
Walsen
Philadelphia
The Future of Persia Russo British Plans
London dispatch notes pacific German views on The Hague peace conference following the Shah of Persia’s death. Britain and Russia near agreement on spheres of influence, with Britain seeking southern recognition to safeguard India’s route. Officials doubt armament limits will gain support, and private property at sea remains contentious.
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London
The
Hague
Persia
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Nicholas
India
Lord Lansdowne
Persian Gulf
United States
Ponce Rescued After Tow to Bermuda by Rickmers
On January 6 the Ponce was towed toward Bermuda after being aided by the German vessel Rickmers. Despite a night storm and heavy seas, passengers remained safe with ample food. The two steamers anchored off Bermuda on January 10 and will sail January 17 to New York on the Bermudian. Passengers include Henry W. Rogers, D A Fox, A H Bates, J D Campbell, J P Kidd, Gregorio Santiago, and Maria Mayoral.
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Japan
Ponce
Rickmers
Watson
Bermuda
New York
Bermudian
Henry W. Rogers
Philadelphia
D. A. Fox
A. H. Bates
Washington
J. D. Campbell
Oneida
N. Y
J. P. Kidd
Westwood
N. J
Gregorio Santiago
Maria Mayoral
Rumor of Teheran Plot Behind Shah's Succession
London reports state Ameer Bahadur Jang, once chief of the late Shah's bodyguard and keeper of the private purse, has been dismissed amid claims he sought to arrange succession for the Shah's second son. In Teheran, mosques are quiet on the Sabbath as Cossacks patrol. The Shah received a telegram from Emperor Nicholas offering condolences and support for a prosperous reign and closer Russia Persia ties. Public mood opposes burial at Kerbela due to cost. The Assembly vows condolences and plans a deputation to the new Shah.
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London
Teheran
Ameer Bahadur Jang
Shah
Nicholas
Russia
Persia
Kerbela
Somnenane
Hah
Ponce in Bermuda Tugs Planned to Bring Steamer Home
Joyful relief spreads through New York as Bermuda harbor reports confirm the Ponce safe with all aboard after an eleven day suspense. Mrs. Harvey and the Ponce crew are spared the worst news, while Franklin B. Mooney coordinates government vessel support and tug towage back to New York.
Curtis for the Senate nomination in Kansas
Congressman Charles Curtis was nominated by the Republican legislative caucus to be United States Senator succeeding Benson. Curtis, born in North Topeka in 1860s, was educated locally, admitted to the bar in 1881, and served as Shawnee County Attorney. He represented Kansas in multiple Congresses across the 4th and 1st districts.
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Topeka
Kan
Charles Curtis
United States
Benson
Curtis
North Topeka
Shawnee County
Kansas
Tidal wave devastates Dutch East Indies islands
The Hague dispatch reports over 300 lives lost to a tidal wave that struck islands south of Achin. On Tana 300 people perished and on Simalu 40 were drowned as officials confirmed the toll.
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Dutch East Indies
The
Hague
Senator Piles Wins Half of Million Estate
Seattle litigants Irish Mr Corcoran and ragpicker Hannah Callaghan win the John Sullivan estate dispute. Judge Griffin rules for Corcoran and Callaghan with Edward Piles to receive one half of the $1,000,000 estate for his services. Sullivan, a shipwrecked Seattle pioneer with one leg, built a peanut stand into city property.
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The
Tribune
Seattle
John Sullivan
Griffin
Edward Corcoran
Hannah Callaghan
United States
Piles
Sullivan
TRY TO IMPOSE ON MRS SAGE IN SYRACUSE
Representatives of Mrs Russell Sage sent letters to the Associated Charities in Syracuse from five local applicants for aid. Investigations found one worthy, while others claimed relief for an aged mother dead for years, after an operation with no trace, or a healthy widower with a good salary. A widow owning a home sought to add to her bank account.
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Syracuse
Russell Sage
Associated Charities Organization
Savannah Line to Florida Excursion Rates
Savannah line announces winter resort excursions with low rates to southern resorts. A table of ships and schedules is included. Telephone contact 8 36 Spring. Advu indicates a large excursion offer and advance publicity.
Boy writes to Roosevelt over Brownsville firing matter
Three year old James Grant Jr of Milford wrote to President Roosevelt asking for reinstate ment of the mutinous Negro troops at Brownsville. Secretary Loeb replied the President would consider the letter personally in a few days. James sent the letter via a storekeeper without telling his parents.
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Tribune
Worcester
Mass
James Grant, Jr
Milford
Roosevelt
Brownsville
James
Loeb
Delayed Telegrams in Lower Manhattan Over Badge Theft
Businessmen in lower Manhattan report delays in Western Union telegrams after a discharged messenger allegedly stole fifty badges from the basement before dawn. One badge was found on Pier 16, while others may lie at the river bottom, causing walkers instead of rides on the L train and local subways.
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Lower Manhattan
Western Union
Broadway
Pier 16
Fast River
Wealthy club member Frank De Lone vanishes after Park ride
Philadelphia January 11. Frank X De Lone a wealthy club member and former financial manager for a major clothing house disappeared after a Wednesday horseback ride in Fairmount Park. Son of Louis De Lone director of Merchants National Bank of Harrisburg, he lived at the Maryland apartments and had a summer home at Haverford. His horse was found near Wissahickon Drive around eight, and he was known to carry a large sum of money, raising concerns he was waylaid.
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Philadelphia
Frank X. _De Lone
Fairmount Park
de Lone
Louis de Lone
Merchants’ National Bank of Harrisburg
Merton Cricket
University of Pennsylvania
Haverford
Maryland Apartments
Wissahickon Drive
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May Displace Williams Champ Clark Likely As Leader
Washington dispatch reports Democratic members ready to nominate Champ Clark of Missouri for minority leader of the 60th Congress, potentially displacing John Sharp Williams of Mississippi who also seeks re-election. Williams contends he would serve the full term and expects to return to the House, even if elected to the Senate.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Missouri
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Williams
Senate
House
Clark
Conference on Republican National Committee affairs in Washington
Washington date notable conference on Republican National Committee matters at the Post Office Department. Participants included Postmaster General Cortelyou, retiring chairman Harry S. New, acting chairman Elmer Dover. New predicted Vice President Fairbanks would receive strong Indiana support if nominated. The next committee meeting will be in December to select Cortelyou’s successor and set the convention date and location. New remained in Washington to confer with members, Dover headed to New York.
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Republican National Committee
Post Office Department
Cortelyou
Harry S. New
Indianapolis
Elmer Dover
Fairbanks
Indiana
New
National Committee
Roosevelt
Mr. Dover
New York
Epidemics Threaten Scranton After Typhoid Calm
Typhoid cases rise in Scranton with eight new infections by noon and four more by night, total 1040. scarlet fever and diphtheria outbreaks loom with 23 and 19 cases reported. State health officials plan permanent water supply supervision amid warnings from Pittsburg papers.
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Penn
Dixon
Department of Health
Edwards
Bryan passengers survive Great Falls collision in blizzard
In Great Falls Montana a westbound Montana Central train carrying Mr and Mrs William J Bryan collided with a switch engine and cars in the yards. The locomotive and baggage car were damaged but Bryan and his wife escaped injury while several others were bruised. Earlier in Helena Bryan addressed the Montana Legislature, praising Roosevelt and urging initiative and referendum while attacking corporate power.
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Great Falls
Mont
Montana Central
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Tribune
Helena
W. J. Bryan
Montana
Roosevelt
Thugs Rob Young Girl Near Macombs Dam Park
Miss Mary Mallar, seventeen, was gagged and robbed of 26 dollars at a lonely spot near Macombs Dam Park and 162nd Street while waiting for a car. Two men attacked her, tied and gagged her. two more joined in stealing her pocketbook and attempting to tear earrings. A crosstown conductor saw three men flee. Detectives Corran and Devine found the terrified girl at Fordham Hospital. Police later detained two Italian men, Joseph Corcello and Frank Niccolo, among four suspects.
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Mary Mallar
Macomb’s Dam Park
165Th Street
Highbridge
Curran
Devine
Fordham Hospital
Joseph Corcello
Frank Niccolo
Ratify Santo Domingo Treaty Faces Senate Vote
The Tribune reports Washington notes Senate leaders weigh approving the Santo Domingo treaty this session or calling a March special session. Analysts cite Republican majorities, potential defections, and shifts after March 4, with fears of a long protectorship if delay persists. W. E. Pulliam nominated to head Dominican customs. President Cáceres approves.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary
Santo Domingo
Patterson
Louisiana
Morgan
Clarke
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
Oregon
Patterson, Dubois
Gearin
Lost all night in the Preakness Mountains
Miss A. 3. Kain, a New York music teacher, wandered lost through the Preakness Mountains above Paterson for most of a night. Exhausted and bruised, she reached Mary Sauer’s Pompton Road farmhouse at dawn. She had been in Midland yesterday and sought Midland Park, saying she walked about fifteen miles in darkness and rugged terrain.
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the Tribune
Paterson
Preakness Mountains
Kain
West 4Th Street
New York
Mary Sauer
Pomptor Road
Midland
Midland Park
Great Bear Spring Water Ad Campaign Note
An archival fragment notes the Great Bear Spring Water brand with a slogan asserting purity as its hallmark and fame. The brief OCR snippet cites advertisement language emphasizing quality as a selling point.
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