Death of Dean Eugene Hoffman On Way To New York
Very Rev. Dr. Eugene A. Hoffman head of the General Theological Seminary died suddenly while en route from Quebec to New York. He had been ill since February and sought relief at a Quebec fish resort before collapsing during a trip via Montreal and the Intercolonial Railroad. His body reached Grand Central Station last evening and was taken to his Chelsea Square home. funeral plans were not finalized.
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General Theological Seminary
Eugene A. Hoffman
Quebec
Dean Hoffman
Restigouche
Metapedia
New York
Montreal
Intercolonial Railroad
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Grand Central Station
Chelsea Square
Dean Hoffman's Career and Early Life
Eugene Augustus Hoffman was born in New York on March 21 1823 the son of Samuel Ver Plenck Hoffman and descendant of Martinius Hoffman who came in 1640. The Hoffman family held prominent colonial and republican roles accumulating vast wealth managed wisely. He studied at Columbia Grammar School Rutgers College and Harvard University earning a BA and AM from Harvard before entering the ministry and the General Theological Seminary.
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Verr
Eugene Augustus Hoffman
General Theological Seminary
America
New-York
Samuel Ver- Plenck Hoffman
Martinius Hoffman
Hoffman
Republic
Eugene A. Hoffman
Columbia Grammar School
Rutgers College
Harvard University
Notable Dean Hoffman and Family Landholdings Detail
The obituary outlines Dean Hoffman's education and writings, his marriage to Mary Crooke Elmen-Gorf, and their children. It notes his charitable philanthropy and major benefactions totaling large endowments for professorships at General Theological Seminary. It lists extensive New York real estate holdings including landmarks around Fifth Avenue, Broadway, City Hall Park, and the site of the Hoffman House, plus ownership of Broad street plots leased to the Hoffman House Company.
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Cal Seminary
Columbia
Trinit
University of Oxford
England
LL. D
S College
Windsor
Nova Scotia
Univerity of the South
Trinity University
Toronto
Dean Hoffman
Mary Crooke Elmen- Gorf
Hoffman
Samuel Verplenck Hoffman
Gloriana Russell Han
Hoffman House
Hoffman House Company
First US Honorary Jurisprudence Degree for Cleveland
Ex-President Cleveland received the first US honorary Doctor of Jurisprudence at the Augustinian College of St. Thomas of Villanova in Philadelphia. He already holds an LL D from Princeton. The award was part of the college’s commencement, following the dedication of a new monastery college and chapel. Baron Hengelmuller von Hengervar also received an honorary degree.
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Philadelphia
United States
College of St. Thomas of Villanova
Republic of Education
St. Thomas of Villanova
Princeton University
Dr Hoffman's transformative tenure at General Theological Seminary
The article details Dr. Hoffman's rise from rector positions in New Jersey Brooklyn and Philadelphia to dean of the General Theological Seminary in New York. It cites his funds driven reforms, new Chelsea Square buildings, improved grounds, and expanded faculty and facilities including a chapel funded by his wife’s family. It notes increased communicants and the creation of the first Workingmen's Club, plus honorary degrees and Cleveland's remarks on education and citizenship at the ceremony.
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General Theological Seminary
Doane
New Jersey
Elizabethport
Christ Church
Elizabeth
N.J
America
Millburn
Woodbridge
N. J
St. Mary’s Church
Burlington
Grace Church
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn
St. Mark's Church
Philadelphia
Hoffman
Chelsea Square
Tenth
Gean
Samuel V. Hoffman
New-York
Snemechetimr
Tellazove
Hedral
St. John the Divin
Trinity School
Torical
American Mu
St. Nicholas
Metropolitan
Museu Gio
Lee Crite
Storm wrecks buildings at Saratoga Polo Club
A severe storm hit Saratoga New York last evening, wrecking two buildings at the Saratoga Polo Club and causing damage to nearby structures. No injuries are reported. Local authorities assess the extent of the damage and begin repairs.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Polo Club
Porter Guest of Lotos Club in Paris Night
General Horace Porter, American ambassador to France, was the guest of honor at a Lotos Club dinner with Frank R. Law rence as toastmaster. Speakers included General John R. Brooke, Rear Admiral Barker, Mark Twain, and others. Porter and guests traded humorous remarks and reflections on America and France. The menu featured clams, gumbo, French dishes, champagne, and dessert courses.
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Horace Porter
France
Lotos Club
Frank R. Lawrence
Genral
John R. Brooke
Barker
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Mark Twain
George H. Daniels
William H. McElroy
John §. Wise
Charles A. Moore
St. Clair McKelway
James A. Blanchard
Porter
Rip van Winkle
Union League Club
Lawrence
Chamber of Deputies
Armour
General Porter
Here
Brooke
Philippines
Cable Cut Near Coney Island Hits Cape Cod Line
French Cable Company reports its Cape Cod to New York line severed about three-quarters of a mile off Coney Island last week. The break was clean and deliberate, ends were graphed and spliced, with the shore section lying forty five feet deep. Land lines bridged the outage. reward offered for clues.
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Cape Cod
Coney Island
Salvadoran Unrest After Arbitration Decision Sparks Protests
From New Orleans June 17 dispatch reports Salvadoran leaders and the National Assembly denounce the Washington Court of Arbitration ruling in the Burrell case as a scandal and demand harsh penalties for aiding foreigners. A pronunciamento vows strict laws against challenges to the republic, while citizens rally and seek to fund the award by popular subscription.
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Tribune
New Orleans
Republic of Salvador
Guatemala
United States
Washington Court of Arbitration
Burrell
Little Republic
National Assembly
Dr. Zaldivar
Europe
Salvador
Zaldivar
Vasquez
Republic
Central America
Lttle Republic
Triunfo
Washington
Triunfo Company, Limited
Chamber of Deputies
Proclamia de la Asambla Nacional
Passing Throng and London Smoke Compared
Oakmont resident C F c Amsberg on a Pittsburg to Europe layover notes New York smoke mirrors London darkness and London underworld echoes. Boston statue controversy prompts Judge E Rockwood Hear story about General Butler and Senator Hoar bitter rivals. Hear’s brother recalls the feud and a grim funeral remark.
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B. F. Butler
State House
Boston
William Garry
Bos
Ton
Heap
Manhattan
E. Rockwood Hear
Senator Hoar
Mr. Garry
Hoar
General Butler
Butler
Auctioneer's rousing sale of seized goods at Public Stores Building
Uncle Sam's auctioneer Charles A. Berrian led a crowd of about 200 bidders as customs seized goods for unpaid duties. He hawked corsets, medicines, hats, and even yellow fever serum with sharp wit, while several items drew surprising bids and some consignments were refused.
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Uncle Sam
Charles A. Berrian
Putey
Ecuador
H. H. Travers
J. Pierpont_Morgan
George J. Gould
H. 8. Kinney
Henry C. Swords
Consignees
Weather notes and obituaries from June 1902 Tribune
The page reports weather outlooks with high pressure areas over the Ohio Valley and Pacific, chances of showers in the Southwest and Middle Rocky Mountains, and coastal wind patterns. It lists local obituaries including Betts, Burchell, Delano, Gans, Hancox, Hoffman, Husted, Lidgerwood, Endleton, Pierson, Talcott, and Thompson with funeral details and residence information.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Rocky Mountains
North Pacific
Arkansas
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Gulf States
Atlantic Coast
Middle Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic
Great Lakes
West Gulf Coast
East Gulf Coast
Rts
Grand Banks
James River
Paying Tax Arrears in Brooklyn
Assistant Corporation Counsel Martin Sexe in charge of arrears collection reports First National Bank of Brooklyn has sent a draft for 4985.88 to settle an assessment bank contested until the Supreme Court decision. About 1600 Brooklyn arrears cases exist and Mr Saxe is handling substantial settlements.
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Martin Sexe
First National Bank of Brooklyn
United States Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Saxe
Captain James Dunn Pean Dies After Blood Poisoning
Brooklyn police veteran Captain James Dunn died at his home from gangrene and blood poisoning after foot treatment. Born 1838 in Wisconsin, he joined the force in 1866 and rose to captain, famed for capturing the Porter Irving gang. He leaves a widow, six sons, and a daughter. funeral at St Malachi's Church.
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James Dunn
Brooklyn
Arlineton Ave
Dunn
East New-York
Wisconsin
Sub-Ninth Precinct
Broadway and
Greeneave
Porter- Irving
Billy’’ Porter
Johnny” Irving
Gilbert Yost
Shang" Draper
Jefferson-ave
Patchen-ave
Ralph-ave
Hamburg-ave
Gates-ave
Coney Island
Adamist
East New York
St. Malachi's
Stokes Purchase Not For Columbia University
Misses Olivia EF Phelps Stokes and Caroline Phelps Stokes may not present property at the northeast corner of Amsterdam Avenue and 115th Street to Columbia University. The plot, claimed as the highest point on Morningside Heights, was expected to allow construction for a new project.
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Olivia Ef, Phelps Stokes
Caroline Phelps Stokes
Amsterdam-are
Columbia University
Morningside Heights
Transatlantic and Transpacific Mail Schedules
Shipping schedules list weekly departures for Europe and the Americas, detailing routes via Pitta, Southwark, La Touraine, Trojan Prince, Noordam, Astoria, Vaderland, Campania, and others, with mail closing times, directions for special directs, and connections to Newfoundland, Cuba, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Pacific destinations. It also notes printed matter handling, official closes, and post office details from New York on June 10.
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Ss. Pitta
Southampton
S. S
Azores Islands
Trojan Prince
Mai
Italy
Per & S Rojamn
S. Trave
Netherlands
Scotland
Astoria
S. Astoria
S. S. Vaderland
Campania
Queenstown
Denmark
Thic Sterner
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Central America
West Indies
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Mexico
Vietlancia
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Curacao
Venezuela
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Havana
Wamm
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CuShcao
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Dutch Guiana
Argentine
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Brazil
As. Benedict
Para
Manaus
North Sydney
Miquelon
Cuba
Florida
D'Spatch
Pere Tampa
Dispatch
Miami
Mancays
Mexico City
Overland
Suis
Puerto Cortes
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Transpacific
China
Japa
Tacoma
Victoria
Australia
West Australia
New Zealand
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Vancouver
B. C
Hawaii
Japan
Philippine
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Philippine Island
U. S
Fiji
Ss. Lucania
New-York
Chime
Vie Veaver
I C
Ly Ft
Poatal
Shanghai
Canada
Tahiti
Marquesas Islanda
Astral
Port of
Nelius van Copt
Postofica
New Yor. S
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Lit
Cleveland
William J. Hill
St. Paul's Church
Morgan J. O'Brien
Joseph F. Daly
F. T. Fitzgerald
Archbishop Ryan
Senate
Porter Guest
LOTOS
Schloss Voliradier
Apollinaris
Tempest
London
Uncle Saws
Russell Sage
H. Oelrichs
Hermann Oelrichs
Fifty-seventh-st
Fifth-ave
Holmes
Plaza Bank
Fifty-eighth-st
Felorist
Burnett
the Weather Report
Jayne
Fischer—Reisen Weber
West Sebst
J. N. Terry
D. D
Cisco, N
Louis Fischer
Emma Reisenweber
New-Jersey
New-England
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Betts
Newburg
Anna Dolson
William M. Betts
Henry W. Dolson
Dolsontown
Orange County
Burchell
East 334 St
New York City
Henry J. Burchell
East Séd St
Delano
Geneva
Switzerland
Laura Astor Delano
Franklin Hoo
Mentone
Haxcox
Central Park West
Catharine Wall Hancox
William and Eliza Wall
Basel Augustus Hoffman
Inen
Perry
Weather Bureau
Husted
Peekskill
X. Y
Carrie Clinton
Thomas D. Husted
Endleton
Middletown
Caroline M
Thomas
R. Edmund Pendleton
Elisha L. Walton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Long Branch Division
Cortland
Greenwood Cemetery
Pierson
Lewis Pierson
Motown
South St
Elmst
Talcott
Selden Haines Talcott
Middletown State Hospital
First Presbyterian Church
Thompson
White Plains
Susan Holbroek
Asa Ferdi
M and Thompson
Barker Ave
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James Dunn Pean
Stokes
Townsend
University Heights
Randolph W. Townsend
Troy
Orters
National Bank of New-York
Near Townsend
Est
Ual
Wiggins
Cape May Point
X. J
Susan RK. Wilson
James Wiggins
York City
Pany
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Bronxville
Lex
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Conta
Cen's Tribune Almanac
Greater New-York
Canad
Mezteo
the Tribune
Porto Rico
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Bradway
Newark
Frederick N. Sommer
Lonton
Brown, Geld & Co
New-Orford-st
American Exercie
Waterloo Place
Lordo
Ubscrintis
Paris
J. Morree
Seride
John Wanamaker & Co
Ingner & Co
Provence
Harries & Co
Bontevaré
Bureau Des Etrangers
Ese Company
Scribe
Lemercier
Place de
Genfva
Lombard
O4ler & Co
Union Bank
Florence
French, Lemon & Co
Tor- Taran
Amet PG
American Express Company
BP Emen
Bahnhof Strasse
GPNO
Sam Tarenzo
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