Mystery figure in Mulberry Street tied to Wasserman trial
The trial of Sergeant Joseph Wasserman accusing him of refusing a police surgeon's exam unfolds with testimony about an alleged $1000 bribe to Dan Slattery, secretary to Commissioner Bingham. District Attorney Jerome and police officials face letters demanding action as cross examinations reveal high tensions and blackmail insinuations.
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Mulberry Street
Joseph Wasserman
John H. Butler
Eddie” Reardon
Wasserman
Dan” Slattery
Bingham
Dan
Slattery
Baker
General Bingham
Ylay
Mr. Jerome
Grand Jury
Daniel Coffey
District Attorney’s Office
John H
Mora
Sally
Joseph A. Wasserman
Edward J. Feardon
G. Slattery
Pmsy
Mr. Levy
Joseph Daniel Slack
Chauncey Langdon
Jerome
Daniel Slattery
Reardon
Hanson
Mother Wins Habeas Corpus Battle For Son In Dannemora Asylum
Justice Goff signed a writ of habeas corpus allowing Edward J. Russell, confined at the Dannemora asylum for the criminal insane, to be released. Russell, declared paranoid by alienists yet denying insanity, had previously jumped from a train while en route to the asylum and alleged political victimhood. The case featured prior alleged misconduct and subpoenas of ex Governor Odell and District Attorney Jerome during trials.
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Justice Goff
Supreme Court
Margaret Fox
Edward J. Russell
Dannemora
Russell
Phil Daly
Almer F. Jenks
Brooklyn
Troy
Odell
Jerome
Albany
Bing
Physicians Fidget as Ellis Island Photo Session Looms
Immigrant station staff including ferry crew watchmen and petty officials object to a planned group portrait of all personnel at Ellis Island. Physicians of the Marine Hospital oppose the camera order citing no official tie to the station while secrecy rumors link the photo to the recaptured Russian embezzler case. A notice said missionaries are to be photographed today, though they have no official connection to the station.
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Ellis Island
United States Marine Hospital
Watchorn
Harry Schaune
Secret Service
Peary Plans Pole Expedition Next Summer Despite Jesup Death
Commander Robert E. Peary stated he expects to start for the Far North next summer likely around July 1 if alive. He noted no reference to a Jesup legacy for his expedition and said he knows nothing of the will, while acknowledging the Arctic Club's connection to Jesup's interests.
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Far North
Robert E. Peary
Morris K. Jesup
Pole
Mr. Jesup
John E. Parsons
Peary
Victory for the Thomases in stock case verdict
A jury returns a verdict for E. R. and C. F. Thomes in a stock transaction dispute heard by Justice Greenbaum in the Supreme Court. Philip Richards sued the brokerage firm Thomas & Fost and alleged improper sale of Union Pacific and Distillery stock for his account during March to May 1911.
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E. R
C. F. Thomes
Justice Greenbaum
Supreme Court
Philip Richards
Edward R. Thomas
Orlando F. Thomas
Edwin M. Post
Thomas & Fost
Union Pacific Preferred
Stock Exchange
Foreign Postal Rate Reduction Explained by Official
Postmaster Morgan outlined recent foreign postal rate cuts following the Universal Postal Union convention in Rome. He noted the switch to metric rates of 4 centimes for up to 99 grams and 15 centimes for each additional 20 grams, with the U S adopting 1 ounce as the base for first-ounce pricing. The new U S rate stands at 6 cents for the first ounce and 3 cents for each additional ounce, effective October 1, 1907, replacing the former 5-cent half-ounce rate.
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Morgan
Universal Postal Union
Rome
United States
Fraud in Oklahoma Election Rumors Surface
Guthrie reports Sheriff Duff Hughey sought George Wood of Cherokee, a Democratic leader in the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention, amid indictments for tampering with ballots at the September 17 state election and for contempt of court. The fraud case stems from a grand jury probe linked to an attempt to unseat Republican W. H Aften of Alfalfa County.
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the Tribune
Guthrie
Okla
Duff Hughey
Alfalfa County
George Wood
Cherokee
W. H Aften
Alfalfs County
McKinley era expansion praised as world power policy
A speaker defends McKinley's colonial policy, arguing the territories like Porto Rico and the Philippines advanced U.S. trade, influence, and global responsibility. He contrasts isolationism with a duty to uplift new peoples, stating a strong navy guards peace and positions the U.S. as a world power guided by liberty and civilization.
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Congress of the
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
New Mexico
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Canadian
Gulf
Globe
McKinley
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
South America
Central America
Europe
China
William MciXinley
McKinley Day Observed in Canton With Floral Tributes
Secretary Cortelyou sent a large wreath to the McKinley tomb in Canton using a local florist. The Sth Regiment band delivered a galax leaf and narcissus wreath at the monument. Cantonians marked the day in quiet fashion, wearing carnations and hosting a public school concert with a human flag program and the 6th Regiment band.
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Canton
Ohio
Mc Kinley
Cortelyou
McKinley
Sth Regiment
McKinley Monument
McKinley Birth Anniversary Observed in Washington
Commemorative services marking William McKinley's birthday were held at Metropolitan Methodist Church in Washington under the United States Historical Society. President Harry A. Colman presided, carnations the McKinley flower, with former Senator Thurston of Nebraska and Treasury auditor William Andrews delivering biographical addresses.
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Washington
William Mc Kinley
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
United States Historical Society
Harry A. Colman
McKinley
Thurston
Nebraska
William —. Andrews
The
Treasury
Oppose Cut in Steel Prices Plans Dinner in New York
Officials from Carnegie Steel Shenango Furnace Bessemer Crucible American Sheet and Tin Plate Pittsburg Steel Alan Wood and others met in Pittsburgh to decide on price reductions. They stated a reduction now is impossible and will go to New York for Judge Gary's dinner with other leading steel men.
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Pittsburg
Jan
Iron and Steel
Waldorf- Astoria
New York
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Company
Shenango Furnace Company
Bessemer Furnace Association
Crucible
Rockefeller Gift Raises Chicago Professors' Pay
Dr Henry Pratt Judson announced at a Harvard Club dinner that John D Rockefeller will fund $1,000,000 of a $2,000,000 gift to the University of Chicago to raise professor salaries. Maximum pay rises from 3000 to 4500 dollars. department heads from 5000 to 6000. The university has received 8 million from Rockefeller in the last two years, boosting endowment to 22.5 million.
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Henry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
Harvard Club
John D. Rockefeller
Judson
Rockefeller
Cruel Cold Wave Claims Bronx Newsdealer
A severe chill blanketed The Bronx with a 12 degree night low as John J. Harrington of 1478 Vyge Avenue was found dead at Hunt's Point Road and Southern Boulevard. Dr. Boston at Lebanon Hospital attributed the death to freezing. The day brings fair weather and a 37 degree high after a 12 degree low.
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Mercury
John J. Harrington
Vyge Avenue
The
Bronx
Hunt's Point Road
Southern Boulevard
Boston
Lebanon Hospital
Provident Savings Life Assurance seeks report modification
Counsel for Provident Savings Life Assurance Society argued at No 346 Broadway before State Superintendent Otto Kelsey for changes to the department report. They contend the real estate valuation is too low and other liabilities should be adjusted, which could shift the impairment from about 400 to nearly nothing for new business pending modification.
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The
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
Broadway
Otto Kelsey
Insurance Department
Kelsey
New York Standard
Provident
New York Insurance Department
Opposition to New Delaware & Hudson Securities Raised
Ward Mellen & Woodbridge on behalf of convertible bond holders warned the Public Service Commission of opposing any issuance of additional securities by the Delaware & Hudson and Albany and Susquehanna lines to cover floating debts. They cited 1903 net income of 39,284,570 dropping to 8,176,765 in 1906 and noted rising dividends despite growing obligations tied to short term loans and a 1907 note issue. A court judgment ordered payment of 1,107,923 in arrears to Albany & Susquehanna.
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Ward, Mellen & Woodbridge
Nassau Street
Public Service Commission
Delaware & Hudson Company
Commission
Delaware & Hudson and
Albany & Susquehanna
Delaware & Hudson
Quebec, Montreal & Southern
Rouse’s Point
Montreal
Quebec
United States Circuit Court
Dundreary's Sanity At Lyric Theatre Questioned
Alienists will study Dundreary portrayed by E H Sothern at the Lyric Theatre to settle whether the eccentric fop is a madman or a clever gentleman. Eminent experts including Dr Alan McLane Hamilton and Dr Carlos MacDonald will attend next week's performance to give opinions, amid divided fan views.
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Dundreary
E. H. Sothern
Lyric Theatre
Mr. Sothern
Alan McLane Hamilton
Carlos MacDonald
Hamlet
Sothern
Erie Firemen Refuse Wage Increase Request
After a three day session at the Broadway Central Hotel the Erie Railroad firemen's adjustment committee adjourned without seeking a wage rise. The road's official said the firemen will be fortunate to keep current pay, noting railroads cut trains and crews to save costs while avoiding wage cuts.
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ERIE
Erie Railroad
Broadway Central
The
Hooker Estate To Be Distributed In Monroe County
Rochester from January 29 reports the $100,000 Hooker estate will be distributed after the Monroe County surrogate denied probate due to mental incompetence. Ryland M Khendick named administrator with thirteen heirs at law. Galesburg Illinois and President Roosevelt referenced as executor in the will.
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Rochester
Captain Hooker
Galesburg
Roosevelt
Monroe County
Ryland M. Khendick
Huston Faces Capitol Conspiracy Trial For Self Interest
In Harrisburg on January 29 Joseph M Huston appears set to favor his own interests over four co defendants in the Dauphin County Capitol conspiracy trials. Rev Samuel C Huston testified on his brother’s Europe trip, detailing signed blank certificates and a power of attorney. The Commonwealth showed invoices and per foot charges, alleging fraud in furnishings billing and misrepresentation of quantities, with rival witnesses describing the certification limits. Ephraim Oswald identified furniture, and former Governor Samuel W Pennypacker is expected to testify for the defense as the trial proceeds toward Friday closing.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Joseph M. Huston
Dauphin County
Samuel C. Huston
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Stanford B. Lewis
Huston
Europe
John H. Sanderson
Sanderson
Capitol
Lewis
Ephraim Oswald
Board of Grounds and Buildings
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Pennypacker
William P. Snyder
William L. Mathues
James M. Shumaker
the Commonwealth
Coal Strike Threatens U S Bituminous Industry
Pittsburg operators threaten a 10 cent per ton cut and immediate mine closures across the Pittsburg district unless miners accept the reduction. The move follows a major meeting of district operators who control much of the nation’s coal output. A committee heads to Indianapolis to present the plan to miners amid expected lockout. Reading, Penn. orders two day shutdowns weekly through April, signaling large stockpiles and weak demand.
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The
Tribune
Pittsburg
United States
Whch
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
Reading
Penn
Reading Company
Pennsylvania
Robbers Steal 40000 At Mansfield Express Office
At Mansfield Union Station two masked men attacked Adams Express agent William Depew and fled with 3000 dollars, while a bag containing 10000 dollars in gold was left behind. Suspects John McCue and Joseph Stevens were arrested. Stevens confessed and implicated George McGinty who denies the charges. The money was said to arrive late from Delphos and go to a Hamilton bank.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Adams Express Company
Union Station
William Depew
Depew
George McGinty
McGinty
John McCue
Joseph Stevens
New London
Stevens
Delphos
Hamilton
McCue
Pig Started Hatfield McCoy Feud in Court Told
John Hatfield, son of Captain Hatfield, testified in a Marion Ohio police court that a pig sale sparked the Kentuckian McCoy Hatfield feud. He described a chain of events including shooting, prisoner capture of his sister, and a child’s death. He said his father, now dying in Hot Springs Arkansas, has fourteen bullet wounds and is over eighty.
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Tribune
Marion
Ohio
John Hatfield
Hatfield
Rowan County
Mayer Scherff
McCoy
Hot Springs
Ark
Night riders burn two barns near Adairsville Ky
Night riders set two large tobacco barns on the Burr farm near Adairsville Kentucky afire at midnight. The barns belonged to Jesse Burr a non member of the Dark Tobacco Growers Protective Association. A third barn holding a crop for an association member was spared. Burr is not in the association.
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Adairsville
Jesse Burr
Burr
Dark Tobacco Growers’ Protective Association
Wireless Treaty Blocked by Senate Rival Company Tactics
In Washington on January 20, Republicans in the Senate agreed to delay action on the wireless telegraphy treaty. The Foreign Relations Committee plans to keep the treaty in committee while the Navy monitors company behavior. If rival firms refuse to cooperate, the treaty may be brought forward for ratification.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Griggs
United States Navy
Navy Department
Breeders Hear Reports at Fourth American Breeders' Meeting
Washington January session of the fourth annual American Breeders Association convention focused on committee reports across carriage and draft horses fur animals fish and poultry among others. Papers by Sewell Davenport Ball Knight Shouse and others addressed horse origin Arabian breeding saddle and trotting breeds plus improvements in thoroughbreds and the Morgan and Twin City Shorthorn cattle associations.
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Washington
American Breeders’ Association
Robert N. Sewell
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Homer Davenport
Morris Plains
N. J
N. Ball
Louisville
American Saddle Horse Breeders’ Association
W. H. Knight
Chicago
Jouett Shouse
Lexington
American Carnation Society
Breeders’ Association
W. van Fleet
Little Silver
A. M. Soule
Athens
Andrew Ross
St. Anthony Park
Minn
Twin City
Louis Battell
Brattleboro
Morgan Horse Association
Depew to Attend Amen Corner Meeting in New York
From The Tribune Bureau Washington Jan 29 Senator Depew will leave Washington for New York tomorrow to attend the Amen Corner meeting and will return to the Capitol in time for the Senate session on Monday. Senator Platt will not go to New York due to feebleness though he appears daily in the Senate.
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Washington
Senator Depew
New York
Capitol
Senate
Senator Platt
Platt
Reading Clerk Announces Run for Congress in Michigan
Washington January 3 Dennis E Alward longtime reading clerk of the House of Representatives announced his candidacy for Congress in Michigan 7th District Darragh declined renomination Alward has served since 18 as secretary of the Republican State Central Committee of Michigan.
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Washington
Dennis E. Alward
House of Representatives
Congress
Michigan
Darragh
Alward
Republican State Central Committee of
Bingham After Plot Calls for East Side Site
Controller Metz said Commissioner Bingham asked the Sinking Fund Commission for the city block on First Street between First Avenue and the East River for a harbor police station. Senator McCall seeks the same plot for a high school and has introduced a bill to transfer the site to the Board of Education.
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Metz
Bingham
Sinking Fund Commission
First Street
First Avenue
Harbor
Senator McCall
Upper East Side
Board of Education
McCall
Policeman Dawkins Held in Rosbery Case in Brooklyn
George Dawkins a policeman of Adams Street station Brooklyn was charged with assisting in a highway robbery last March and with complicity in a robbery earlier on a Monday morning. He was arraigned yesterday before Magistrate Tighe in the Adams Street court and held in $3,000 bail for examination tomorrow. Dawkins was arrested on Tuesday.
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George Dawkins
Adams Street
Brooklyn
Magestrate Tighe
Adams Street Court
Dawking
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