Plan to rent West Street building for foreign mail handling
Postmaster Van Cott proposes a dedicated West Street branch near major steamship piers to speed foreign mail delivery. A Washington commission may review the plan, which aims to dispatch mails from ships directly to sorting then on to U S P O branches. He notes substantial time savings, especially on Saturdays, and emphasizes legal limits on campaign fundraising by post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmaster van Cott
West St
van Cott
Washington
Cunard
White Star
French Lines
Christopherst
Lloyd
Hamburg- American
Holland-America
Hoboken
West
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Pennsylvania
General Post Office
Feigenbaum Family Feud Reaches Essex Market Court
Magistrate Brann urged silence as tensions between Esther and Clara Feigenbaum flared in Essex Market Court. Accusations of insults and attempts to place a husband in an asylum surfaced, with the elder woman seeking his discharge from the Marines and the younger seeking stability and care. Bonds to keep the peace were threatened if talks resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feigenbaum
Essex Market Court
Esther Feigenbaum
Avenue C
Clara
Louis J. Feigenbaum
L. & S&s. Wormser
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Roosevelt
Long
Megistrate Brann
Proceedings In Bankruptcy Of Real Estate Broker Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton a real estate broker at No 2 Liberty Street filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 174 528 and assets of 1 and unliquidated claims of 30. The debts largely stem from 1886 1887 as a partner in Weymouth Paper Mills Weymouth New Jersey. The petition stems from supplementary proceedings by Newark City Bank on three judgments for 5 808. His examination was postponed but Judge Brown US District Court granted a one year stay. Brown also discharged twenty one bankrupts including ex Assemblyman Lyman W Redington lawyer 29 Broadway liabilities 89 300 Herman F Bendseil 22 075 Sigmund Blumenthal restaurant 8 Liberty St 22 771 Archie Boyd actor 202 West Thirty fourth st 4 881 and Junius Howe theatrical manager 54 Manhattan Ave 11 179 Howe had prior discharges in 1895 and 1896 totaling 22 006.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fulton
Liberty St
Weymouth Paper Mills
Weymouth
N. J
New York Supreme Court
Newark City Bank
Brown
United States District Court
Lyman W. Redington
Broadway
Herman F. Bendseil
Sigmund Blumenthal
Archie Boyd
West Thirty-fourth St
Junius Howe
Manhattan Ave
Princeton Team Sails for London and Paris Contests
The Princeton athletic team sailed aboard the St Louis to compete in the English open championships in London and the international Paris Exposition events. Captain Cregan outlined training plans and the June 7 London trials and July 14 17 19 Paris dates. The squad, including Jarvis Perry Cregan Carroll Coleman Horton, will return mid August. Serviss was dropped from the roster with Trainer Christie citing good condition and light on-board exercise. A class of 9 flamingo feather is carried for luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Athletic
London
St. Louis
Tribune
Cregan
Jarvis
Carroll
Coleman
Perry
France
Paris
Horton
Serviss
W. C. Christie
Steamer Trunk Offered In Iron Bound Cloth Lined Style
Iron bound steamer trunk with cloth lining, available in sizes 32 to 40 inches. Price range six seventy five to eight seventy five dollars. Local sale listing notes durable construction and period appeal for luggage or storage use.
A. T. MASON SUSTAINED IN PARTY FIGHT
Edward Lauterbach used diplomacy to calm a tense XXIXth Assembly District Republican meeting and uphold Alexander Mason's leadership after a week of dissension over a seven member ticket. The scene featured heated motions, accusations of a packed meeting, and calls for unity ahead of the November vote with Senator Elsberg and old leaders weighing in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Edward Lauterbach
Alexander T. Mason
Mason
James Vereance
Masonites
Vereance
Waldorf-Astoria
Prominent Arrivals at Hotels Listed in Home News
Home News notes prominent guests at several hotels including Albemarle with Hinsibill Parsons of Schenectady and Cambridge guests W. H. Swayne of Toledo and John W. Noble of St. Louis. Other locals featured include Governor Roosevelt’s private secretary William J. Youngs and U S Army captains, with multiple officials and foreign visitors listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albemarle -Hinsibill Parsons
Schenectady
Cambridge
W. H. Swayne
Toledo
Fifth Avenue
John W. Noble
St. Louis
B. Buckner
Kentucky
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Grosvenor
Ohio
Stevenson Burke
Cleveland
William J. Youngs
Roosevelt
FE. M. Weaver
John B. Roach
London
Manhattan
H. J. Coggeshall
Waterville
J. M. de Bruyn
W. E. Mason
Illinois
Murray Hill
S. V. McClure
Waldorf
Archibald Finlayson
Scotland
Edwin Rickets
Cincinnati
R. E. Wirt
Chicago
R. Honda
Mikaro and
T. Masakki
Tokio
Japan
Today’s events include Harbor Line hearing and regatta
Harbor Line hearing at Army Building and 11 a m. New York Yacht Club regatta. Brooklyn Jockey Club races slated for 2 39 p m. New York Law School naming at Carnegie Hall 8 15 p m. State Conference of Charities and Correction No 16 East Twenty second St 3 p m. Revolver shooting match in Greenville New Jersey at 11 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Building
New-York Yacht Club
Brooklyn
Jockey Club
New-York Law School
Carnegie Hall
State Conference of Charities and Correction
East Twenty-second St
Greenville
N. J
Writs Served On Police Chiefs Over Headquarters Detectives
In New York City police officials were served with writs ordering appearance within twenty days to show cause why members of the Headquarters squad should not be recognized as detective sergeants. The eighty six man squad contends transfer to Police Headquarters elevates their rank. Separately, more than a hundred grammar school principals in Manhattan and Brooklyn petition to make astronomy study optional and back a plan using astronomical wall maps for instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Brooklyn
International Silver Company Defers Preferred Dividend
The International Silver Company at 71 Broadway defers the 1 percent quarterly dividend on its preferred stock, aiming to conserve by building a surplus. Incorporated in 1898 with large capital, it finances via Thomas & Post. Common stock has paid no dividend, and preferred shares trade around 67 bid to 67.44 asked as markets show subdued activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Silver Company
Broadway
Trenton
Samuel Dodd
Samuel Thomas
Thomas & Post
Transatlantic Travellers Report on Ocean Liner Movements
The Kaiserin Maria Theresia reports passing the Teutonic in mid Atlantic on June 11, Morgan aboard the Teutonic, Corsair waiting at quarantine. Passengers on Oceanic include Mr and Mrs Clarence H Mackay and child with plans in London Paris and Scotland. Vanderbilt family members and noted officials also sail on Oceanic or toward Havre aboard La Gascogne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiserin Maria Theresia
Lloyd Line
Teutonic
Liverpool
J. Pierpont Morgan
Paris
E. Hungerford
Mr. Mackay
Dena Telfener
Rome
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sr
Gladys
F. W. Vanderbilt
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Kissingen
Reginald Vanderbilt
Yale
H. Gourd
French Chamber of Commerce
Captain Vignal
Washington
M. de Trobriand
San Francee
Havre
la Gascogne
Clark’s Shortage Hit City By Almost 21000
The Commissioners of Accounts concluded an audit of John Clark, a former Bureau of Markets employee who vanished. The shortage totals just under 11,000 dollars, with the surety paying 2,000 and the city left short about 9,600. A report recommends a different bookkeeping method for the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners of Accounts
John Clark
Bureau of Markets
Devon Polo Team Wins Valentine Cup Final
Devon Polo Team defeated Philadelphia Country Club second team at Devon in the final for the Valentine Challenge Cup. The score stood 16 to 15 after Devon gave the opponents an 11-goal handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Devon
Philadelphia Country Club
Eddie Gardner to Fight Barrett at Broadway Club
Boxing notes reveal Eddie Gardner brother of Oscar Gardner will meet Billy Barrett at Broadway Athletic Club tomorrow night for a twenty five round bout. Preliminary bouts feature Lou Myers versus Jim Salmot and Jack O'Brien with Tim Kearns in twenty five round contests at Seaside Sporting Club Saturday night. A twelve round preliminary is also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie” Gardner
Oscar Gardner
Billy” Barrett
Broadway Athletic Club
Lou” Myers
Jim” Salmot
Jack” O’brien
Tim” Kearns
Seaside
Wesleyan Students Oppose Co education Push
Wesleyan University undergraduates meeting in Middletown on June 13 decide to form a five member committee to draft a petition to be shown to the Board of Trustees on the 25th. The action aims to convey student stance on co education amid continued opposition reflected in The Olla Podrida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan University
Board of Trustees
Wesleyan
Olla Podrida
Olla Padrida
Kentucky Not Sailed to Newport With North Atlantic Squadron
Newport News June 13 Special The battleship Kentucky did not go to Newport to join the North Atlantic Squadron when she left Lynn Haven Bay yesterday. She returned inside the Capes tonight after a twenty four hours run at sea reporting batteries and machinery working splendidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Kentucky
Newport
Lynn Haven Bay
Capes
Asphalt Trust Again and City Accounts Report
John C Hertle and Edward Owen filed the 1899 annual report with the Mayor urging closing city accounts on December 31. They fault Civil Service limits on city staff, note examiners boost efficiency, expose street railway underpayments, and report $875,460 pursued in claims. Fifty two charitable books checked. $157,608.71 in overcharges found, largely saved. They condemn the asphalt trust as a monopoly leveraging public officials, with no new competitors expected to challenge its grasp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Hertle
Edward Owen
Commissioners of Accounts
Charter Revision Commission
City Chamberlain
Civil Service
Asphalt Trust
Rothstein Denies Russia Seeks US Loan or Bank
The St Petersburg financier M Rothstein says in an authorized interview he came to America to study development in production and to build bank relations to aid China trade, not to arrange a Russian loan or establish a U.S. bank. He notes Russia will not seek a loan and that past $10 million bonds were a gesture of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rothstein
ST. Petersburg
Wall Street
United States
America
China
Russia
Europe
M. Witte
Siberian
France
Germany
Will of Dr. Gibier sparks questions over widow's provision
In Surrogate's court, the will filed Tuesday omits Dr. Paul Gibier's widow. It grants lifelong income to Miss Christine Cauret de Resle from 10,000 dollars. the will dates from 18%, a year before his second wife married. The doctor’s assistant notes uncertainty about spousal provisions or possible dower rights and declines to comment. Miss Cauret de Besle, a longtime Pasteur Institute matron, declined to speak. Mrs. Gibier resides in Suffern, N. B. Bowery cleanup ordered as magistrate Brann vows to curb panhandlers thieves and loiterers. Detective Bush is involved in arrests of three women for loitering. Brann warns of confinement and insists on cleaning Bowery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gibier
Christine Cauret de Resle
Brann
Essex Market Court
Bush
Eldridgest
Railroad across Honduras granted to New York syndicate
The Honduras government grants a New York syndicate led by John Jacob Astor Chauncey Depew and Thomas Scott the right to build a Pacific Atlantic railroad from Puerto Cortez to Amapalia about 200 miles. James E Bleekman the managing director will return with papers to organize the company. Construction must start at once and finish within four years with bonds up to twenty thousand dollars per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Honduras Syndicate
Republic
Puerto Cortez
Atlantic
Amapalia
Pacific Coast
John Jacob Astor
Chauncey M. Depew
Thomas Scott
Minor C. Keith
Duncan B. Cooper
Sprague
Burnside Sails for Porto Rico with Money Installment
The U S transport Burnside sailed from this port carrying 65,000 in gold and 350,000 in silver coin. It is the second instalment of currency to replace the current money in circulation in Porto Rico, stored in strong boxes and guarded by armed soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Burnside
Porto Rico
New Trial Denied for Dr Kennedy in Reynolds Murder Case
Justice Fursman in the Supreme Court denied Cantwell and Moore’s bid for a new trial. The defense presented alibi witnesses claiming Kennedy was in Staten Island the night of August 15 when Dollie Reynolds was murdered at the Grand Hotel. The appeal rests before the Court of Appeals, with argument scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Fursman
Supreme Court
Cantwell & Moore
Dr. Kennedy
Dollie Reynolds
Staten Island
Grand Hotel
Court of Appeals
E. and W linen shirts advertised for warm weather
An advertisement for E and W linen shirts highlights pure white fabric and cool comfort for warm weather. The copy repeats the brand name to emphasize the product and its suitability for hot conditions.
Transport Sedgwick Arrives at Sandy Hook After Night Passage
The United States transport Sedgwick from Favens passed in Sandy Hook at 11:25 p.m. last night, reporting a maritime arrival. The event marks a routine movement of troop or supply transports into the harbor with no incidents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick
United States
Favens
Sandy Hook
Marine Intelligence Miniature Almanac
Sunrise and sunset timings listed for Sandy Hook and Gov Island. Moonrise at 8:54 PM with moon age 16. High water times at Sandy Hook and Gov Island given for AM and PM, including Hell Gate reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Gov. Island
Hell G P.M
Hell Gate Oat
New York Italians to shoot in Paris tourney
The Italian Shooting Association of New York will send a five man team to the International shooting tourney in Paris next month. Funds come from the association and subscriptions among Italian colony leaders. The list is led by G Branchi Italian Consul General and by Coroner Anthony Zucca. Team members are Ettore Minervini Luigi eau Michele Abarno Michele Guerrier and Pas quale di Torito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italian Shooting Association of
New-York
Paris
G. Branchi
Anthony Zucca
Ettore Minervini
Luigi Eau
Michele Abarno
Michele Guerrier
Pasquale di Torito
Shipping News From New York Port June 13
Arrivals include Steamer Philadelphian from Liverpool with ndse to Frederick Leyland, Kaiserin Maria Theresia from Bremen with 180 cabin and 394 steerage passengers to Oelrichs, and Borderer from Lisbon with moise to G Amsinck Co. Multiple vessels report Bar arrivals and sailings with cargoes of ore moise and passengers. Silent wind, Sandy Hook noted at 9:30 pm with several ships maneuvering, and U S transports and ships listed for further movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphian
McCullom
Liverpool
Ndse
Frederick Leyland Company (Limited
Kaiserin Maria Theresia
Ger
Richter
Bremen
Southampton
Cherbourge
Moise
Oelrichs & Co
Borderer
Hay
Lisbon
G Amsinck & Co
Bar
Bolo
Span
Gorardo
Bilbao
Trom
Andes
Peterson
Cipe Hayti
St Mare
Jeremie
Aux Cayes
Jacmel
Savana la Mar
Black River
Kingston
Annatto Bay
Port Antonio
Sua S
Pim, Forwood & Kellock
Prins Frederik Hendrick
van der Goot
Poramaribo
Demarara
Trinidad
Carupane Cumana
Guana
la Guayra
Puerto
Curacao
Port-au- Prince
Ku & Co
el Rio
Mason
New Orleans
J T van Sickel
la Grande Duchesse
Hanlon
Savannah
Ocean Ss Company
Vesper
Goslee
Philadelphia
Raritan Canal
William FP Clycle & Co
Benefactor
Swain
William P Clyde & Co
Teutonic
McKinstry
Queenstown
White Star Line
Fire Island
Katahdin
Melvin
Newport News
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Sandy Hook
Hesperia
Naples
St Louis
Vincenzo Florio
Ital
Genoa
New Newport News
Friesland
Berg
Antwerp
Jamestown
Norfolk
Guyandotte
Richmond
Vigilancia
Havana
San Marcos
Galveston
United States
Burnside
Porto Rico
Hartford
Boston
United States Monitor Amphitrite
Massachuset
Macquette
Potsdam
Boujer
New-York
Kaiser Wilhelm der
Engelbart
Cherbourg
Main
Petermant
Saale
New York
Gibraltar
Archimede
Orengo
Orwell
Gibb
New
Teale Reyal
Peninsular
Bettencourt
Oporte
Dona Maria
Jensen
Payal
Christiania
Getheee
Stag
Bruce Ombay
Alnwick
Sampheree Ork
Colombo
Norman
New-Yore
Vincent
Fae Auckland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Office For Foreign Mail
National Commercial and Industrial League
Sound Money League
League
Princeton
11Th Street
James McCreery & CO
11Th St
GEO. C.fuintr Co
Twenty-third Street
A. T. Mason
Republican Organization
Lauterbach
Elsberg
Committee of Seven
Vere
Strong
Home News
New York City
Action OF International Silver Com
Clark
Accounts Commissioners
Dan
Best&co Cup
Cheviot
Madras
Oxford
Botany
National Convention
Tribune Almanac 1900
the Tribune
Bellevue Hospital
Kenner
Public Library
F. C. C. Darley
New York Public Library
Astor, Lenox and Tilden
Astor Building
Lafayette Place
William Allen Butler
Mr. Bigelow
George L. Rives
Samuel P. Avery
Andrew H. Green
Edward King
Alexander Maitland
Stephen H. Olin
Alexander E. Orr
Philip Schuyler
Frederick Sturges
Carrere & Hastings
Gibier
Bowery
Syndicate OF
New-York Capitalists
Amer
Ican
the Burnside
Marine Intelligence
Miniature Almanac
Alemania
Hamburg
Hambam
Panama
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Teutonic
White Star Votakken
Algiers
Arkadia San Juan
Nyepa Buffalo All
Jase
Wilson Traquo
Jacksonville
Awee
Clyde Ollargan Ibraltar
Rcecccancee Clematis
Ington
Sherlock
Victoria
St Eves
Cherry Blossom Grove
Keith
Chas. Dickson
Francesca Redding
Lockhart’s
Matthews & Harris
Koster
Bial
Hudson
Lion Palace
IF Garden
Noth ST
Bettina Girard
Happy 2Ett
Lena and
Vani
Manhattan Beach
Ae Rae
State
James T. Powers
Joe Welch
Louie Dacre
Kaltenroen
Col. Ave
Heinrich Meyn
34Th St
Auguste Victoria
Patricia
Caledonia
Dundee
Ontario
Weetee
Hull
San Juan
Birmingham
Eedes
Swansea
Bristol City
Murcia
Brooklyn City
Hue St Michaels
Santiago
Cys Saratoga
Columbia
Hamb-Am
French
Koenigin Luise
N K
el Dorado
Morgan
Ydun
Progreso
Cuba
Troquois
Charleston
Clyde
Suye WB
Teave
Rotterdam
Hol-Am
Ems
G Lioya
Ethiopia
Glasgow
Anchor
Palatia
Hamb-Am Tea Manitou
Allan-St Buffalo
Wilson Kee Marengo
Newcastle
Wilson
Phoenix
Mexico
Jamaica
Atlas Urban
Adirondack
Hayti Atlas
Curituba
Matanzas
Lamport & Holt
el Cid
Comus
Cromwell
Cpm
Comas
Mallory
Shipping News
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