Three Inspectors Are Now Captains in Police Shakeup
Police Commissioner James J. Crowger carried out a sweeping demotion of several inspectors, promoting them to captaincies and reassigning them to distant commands. Notable shifts included Borough Inspector Holohan to captaincy at Parkes Foothills and F. Mood to command the Nedford avenue station, with George McCively and John F. Dillon also moved to new posts. The upheaval reshapes leadership in Brooklyn and The Bronx as Cropsey presses discipline and consolidates control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Cropger
Holtan
Brooklyn
Patrick H. McCarren
Parkes
Th F. Mood
Bronx
Nedford Avenue
George McCiveky
Inspectee
Eramant
Morfaanta
Trap
John F. Dillon
Suh
Martha
Pload
Robert E Dooley
Pedford Avenue
Ge Sh
Holohan
Ser Yorke Cine
Mcfarren
Ted
Holnban
Inspector Russell
Barone
Ssell
Kingsbridge
Hotoon
Nlace Russeax
Bure 1
Poliee
Winbush
Flatbush
Louis Schmidt
Petrelman
Gaye Bir
Tn Fish
Tutute
Gaprerty Hovsen
McClusky
Genege Clasky
McGofisky
Bilu
Devery
Petre
Wty
Driscoll
WOH
Flecd
Bate
Fae Tee
Commmisai
Cropsey
Pase
Japan apologizes as Dalny consul attack tale unfolds
Victoria British Columbia January 21 The Japanese Government orders arrest and punishment for the assailants of Mr Williamson United States vice consul at Dalny Official condolences and apology messages have been sent in The Kokumin correspondent at Dalny defends the assailants The consul reportedly started the fight by throwing ice into the crowd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Williamson
United States
Dalny
Wireless by Aeroplane Demonstrates Air to Ground Messaging
Lieutenant Paul W Beck of the U S Signal Corps today proved wireless messages could be sent from an aeroplane to field headquarters. In a Wright biplane with Philip Parma they transmitted half a dozen messages over a hundred foot antenna while the craft hovered miles from the aviation grounds. A receiving operator said reading would be easy at twenty miles. Beck plans tests for both sending and receiving while aloft in heavier than air flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Paul W. Beck
United States Sienal Corps
Philip Parma
Wright
Heck
Beck
DIES ON SUBWAY STEPS A Manhattan carriage maker collapses at Grand Central Station
William Beranaan a 69 year old carriage manufacturer from West 1834 Street died suddenly while descending the Grand Central subway stairs after feeling weak. He telephoned his son William Crandall who reached the scene with him. Dr Ivins arrived after the man had already died at the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beranaan
No. Sis West
1834 Street
Grand Central
42D Street
Vanderbilt Avenue
William
Father
Andes
Ivins
Flower Hospital
Mr. Crandall
Man Hunt at Dannemora Breaks Out Prison Yard Escape
Leonard Lockwood alias James Robert son, a prisoner with prior sentences in Australia and New Jersey, climbed the Clinton prison wall during yard exercise around 1 p.m. and fled. Guards, on snowshoes, tracked his route ten miles through deep snow to a timber patch near West Plattsburg before recapturing him that night. His May 24 Clinton prison term end date is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockwood
West Plattsburg
Clinton
Balloon Flight Meant to Break World Distance Record
Lieutenant H E Honeywell plans a cross country balloon flight using a touring car as a basket from San Pedro Park in San Antonio. One passenger will accompany him as the craft crosses the country toward Canada, weather permitting. The balloon will be stowed in the car after landing and returned to the entry. The start date is pending favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
H. E. Honeywell
San Pedro Park
Honeswell
Canada
Socialist Demonstration Curtailed by Date Error in Fort Scott
Socialists from across the country gathered in Fort Scott Kansas to protest the possible incorporation of Fred Warren editor of a Socialist newspaper in Girard. They expected a court mandate to imprison Warren but have not yet received it and wait amid uncertainty as to the correct date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Fred Warren
Henson
Girard
Court of Apepeals
Warren
British steamer wrecked near Miami Beach reef
A large British freight steamer ran aground between Miami Beach and Cape Florida this morning. The vessel’s name is unknown and it lies on one side, with boats sent to her aid. The note mentions a Dun Dewey & Sons Co advertisement for champagne.
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Jacksonville
Miami Beach
Cape Florida
Hoate
Old Guard Names Barnes State Chairman in Party Shakeup
William Barnes Jr. of Albany was elected chairman of the Republican State Committee, winning 25 of 38 votes behind closed doors. James Wadsworth Jr and Senator Seth G. Heacock received notable support while Barnes vowed to lead the entire organization and keep headquarters in Albany with ongoing council and regional representation.
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Wiliam Barnes Jr
Albany
Republican State Committee
Rara P. Prentice
Republican Club
James W Wadsworth, Jr
Seth G. Heacock
Hilon
Barnes
Old Guard
Wadsworth
Parnes
Ond
Lloyd Griecam
SS Koenig
Gritcam
Barnes Ald Op Gaggelt
Jqne
Grivcons
Tronx
Eleopt
John Grimm, Jr
William Hanveis
Buffalo
Nek
New York County
Charles H. Murray
Abraham Teaper
William H. Ten Eyck
Varnes
George Cromwell
Riche
Patriotic Opera Audience Hails Czar as Chorus Kneels
At St Petersburg on January 21 an opera performance featured Theodor Chaliapine leading the chorus in a kneeling rendition of the national hymn. The scene triggered a patriotic demonstration and an oration, described as unprecedented in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Perperov
Theodor Chaliapine
Hindu Brothers Die Together In Gas In Room Tragedy
Destitute Hindu brothers in a Washington journal report died by their own action in a hotel room today by turning on the gas. Buddhist penalty and paddle referenced as a terrible consequence. The men were destitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
Jon
A Ram H Ram
Highball taxes rise on imported whiskies
Washington reports a Treasury Department regulation will add nine cents per gallon to duties on Seated and Irish whiskies imported from Great Britain. Britain had paid export bounty to exporters. countervailing duties aim to offset that. About $195,000 annually will be added to U.S. customs receipts. The trade in Seateh and Iniel whiskies totals about $2.5 million yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Treasury Department
Nntes
Seateh
Iniel
Another Slap for Foss Cannot Investigate Lodge Election
Boston Jan 2 Attorney General James M Swift says he has no power to investigate the conduct of legislators regarding the recent re election of Monty Cabot Lodge as United States Senator The Governor had asked for an inquiry but Swift notes it is the Legislature that must investigate its own members if charges are properly brought and that the chief executive cannot intervene in or supervise the legislative branch.
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Swift
Boston
James M. Swift
Eugene N. Pose
Monty Cabot Lodge
United States
Legislative Department
Taft
New York
William Penn
Penneylvania
Gaeta
Congress
Panama Canal
Alevant
Notory
England
Central America
Panama
Guarane
Senator Lodge Credentials For Six Year Term Presented
Senator Crane presents credentials for Senator Ladke for another six year Senate term. The bid follows Eugene N. Poss support to the Democratic Governor. Ladke shows emotion as credentials are read, amid political maneuvering in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladke
Senate
Crane
Eugene N. Poss
Edge
Dawlge
Washington
Break Seen in Sheehan Support as Insurgents Talk
Indications of a further break in the William F. Sheehan senatorial contest emerged as two Assemblymen previously loyal to the caucus rule signaled readiness to back any acceptable candidate next week. Governor Dix said he would act as peacemaker if requested by managers from both sides to end the deadlock.
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Tribune
Albany
William F. Sheehan
United States
Loomis
Buffalo
Lat Beau
Sheehan
Dlate
Democrata
Spehtch
J) Greeg
Lents County
la Beau
Burd
Roosevelt
Murphy
Tammany
Dix
Pix To-Diy
New York
Taft urges fortifying Panama Canal amid treaty and rights debate
President Taft declares fortification of the Panama Canal is both right and duty and cites British approval of U S right to defend the waterway. The Tribune releases key Hay Pauncefote correspondence showing Britain understood U S control over canal defense and neutrality. Taft assails past treaties while praising peace but warns against allowing an attacker to control the route. The speech to the Pennsylvania Society draws cheers as he links national security to the canal.
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United States
Panama Canal
Taft
Pennsylvania Society
Washington
Tribune
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Pauncefote
Penn- Jerivania Society
Andrew Carnegie
Senate
Tribune Bureau
Hay
Marquis of Lansdowne
Department of State
British Foreign Office
Britain
Great Britain
Lord Pawncefore
Joseph MH. Choate
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Japan
Army
Dannemora
Honeywell
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Andes
Miami, Fla
DEWEY
Thore
Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton Bt
Griscom
Heacock
Mr. Barnes
Piantere Bunwaloe
Charles & Co Thy
Czar
St. Petersburg
Foss
Senator Lodge
Miami
Nassa
Havana
Penna
Omce
Wis B'way
Gregg
Elath
James M. Beck
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Jim
Offee
Mr. Taft
Aiken
Augusta
Florida
Summerville
Savannah
Brunswick
Dal Southern
Southeastern Limited Electric
Welvethnnine Care
Fitch
Ave Corinth St
Aane
Lord Pauncafors
Lord Paunesfate
Kerire
Isthemus
Nicaragua
Suca Canal
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