City Tax Rolls Show 1908 Real Estate Jump by $472 Million
Tax rolls released detail a $472.6 million rise in taxable real estate valuations for 1908, excluding special franchises. The increase suggests higher debt capacity but faster city expenditures—up about $13 million from last year—could offset rate relief. Notable personal assessments list Carnegie, Rockefeller, Sage, and Vanderbilt holdings among top values. Non-residents’ lists grow as deputy assessors refine data.
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Purdy
State Board
Commission Calls Tax System Flawed and Calls for Reform
A governor’s commission in Columbus reports major inequalities in Ohio taxes. It finds the general property tax fails for revenue and equality, with over half of tangible wealth untaxed and intangible property largely unlisted. It urges constitutional change, a state tax board, real estate reassessments, local revenue separation, and broader local publicity.
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Belgian Court Seeks Van Dyck Painting Stolen in Courtrai
The Belgian Consul in New York forwards an official notice from F Soudan at Courtrai seeking help to recover Van Dyck's The Elevation of the Cross stolen from Notre Dame Church. Investigating magistrates and police are urged to search art merchants. extradition may follow if thieves are found abroad. The work measures about 10 by 7 feet and was cut from its frame on the night of December 6.
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New York
F. Soudan
Courtrai
Belgium
van Dyck
Church of Notre Dame
Puzzled by Week's Death Figures Health Dept Reports
The Health Department reports puzzling weekly mortuary totals for influenza and grip related diseases. Influenza deaths rose from 44 to 48 week over week, measles deaths fell sharply, while heart disease continued to rise amid fluctuating grip related illnesses. Dr. Gilroy notes measles rebound after recovery increases grip risk in children.
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Long Hunt To Capture Alleged Mineola Murderer
Toronto reports Alexander Cigniglo, accused of killing two Italians on Christmas Eve at Mineola Long Island two years ago, has been arrested. Detectives traced him from England to Montreal before losing track. The shooting reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a card game.
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Saloonkeeper Held Over Jewelry Linked to Slain Man
Charlies Pandolfi of 2162 Second Avenue was remanded to the coroner by Magistrate Moss after police found jewelry belonging to Samuel Sica who was killed on Sunday. The Young Women's Settlement plans its annual meeting at Christodora House 147 Avenue B with Dr Josiah Strong speaking. James F Murphy, caught on a racetrack train last autumn, was convicted as a common gambler in Queens County court Long Island City.
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Monte
Queens County Court
Long Island City
Thaw Trial Opens Defense For Insanity Plea In Roof Garden Case
In a brisk adjournment ending last night, the Thaw case moved into defense, with Mr Littleton outlining insanity as the motive. Witnesses including European doctors and nurses will testify about Thaw’s earlier mental health and childhood peculiarities.
Postmaster General Discusses Postoffice Improvements Plans
Postmaster General Meyer and Postmaster Morgan conferred on Post Office facilities following a Congress report. They considered adding two stories to the building and extending the curb line to form an arcade. Morgan noted space options near the General Post Office and the extension of the night delivery plan pending staff allowances. The money order division reports indicate growing totals and profits.
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West Virginia
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Missouri
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General Post Office
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Post Office Department
Steel firm mined no ore on Hill leases in 1907
It is learned that United States Steel Corporation mined no iron ore from Hill properties under lease in 1907. Due to low iron and steel demand, little ore is expected this year. Lease terms promise payments totaling 3,763,500 by year end even without mining. Tonnage rises by 750,000 annually until 8,250,000 tons, with royalty up 24 cents per ton each year.
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Hill
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Steel Corporation
New Hudson Fulton Members Appointed to Memorial Commission
Mayor McCellan named Robert W. de Forest and Edward Robinson of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Jacob Katz of the East Side Business Men's Association to the Hudson Fulton Memorial Commission. The honorary body has no salary and now numbers about three hundred members.
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Robert W. de Forest
Edward Robinson
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Jacob Katz
East Side
Jerome's Raiders Up and Tension with City Officials
Commissioner Bingham demanded Detective Reardon's shield claiming unfit for special work. Reardon failed to produce it while John Brennan was sent in his place. The District Attorney resisted, saying the raiders were protecting an investigation into police collusion, while Central Office detectives followed the case and suggested graft.
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Foree
Central Office
Jerome
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Smyth
Martine Fatally Injured After Shot by Husband in Hotel
Mrs Kath leen Trevelyan Martine died in Brooklyn Hospital after being shot by her husband Arthur E Martine in their St George Hotel apartment. He then killed himself following a separation decree. An aunt from Charlottesville Virginia arrived to assist and ensure the child’s care.
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Brooklyn
Martine
Francis Trevelyan
Charlottesville
Virginia
Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices Move on Wheat Decline
Wheat prices on the Chicago exchange fell about two cents as longs sold heavily. May delivery fluctuated, closing around 1.05 to 1.06, while corn and oats stayed steady or slipped slightly. Provisions weakened with live hog receipts depressing the market. lard and rib prices dipped. Estimated tomorrow's arrivals include wheat 3 cars, corn 731 cars, oats 18 cars, hogs 46,90 head.
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