Receiver for Strong Co. Appointed as Solvency Question Rises
Justice Andrews named Edward A. Treat receiver of William L. Strong & Co., dry goods merchants at 75 Worth St. The firm's partners include Frank L. Stott, Francis H. Cabot, Charles B. Yardley, Charles W. Jones, Frank M. Kelley and John W. Dolson. The order fixes a 250000 dollar bond. The action seeks dissolution of the partnership and an accounting amid complications after Mr. Strong's death and the death of F. H. Stott, with maturing paper and nonpublic funds clouding solvency.
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Justice Andrews
Supreme Court
Edward A. Treat
William L. Strong
Frank M. Kelley
John W. Dolson
Strong
Mr. Strong
Treat
Treat & Converse
Dry Goods Commission
Stott
Divorce Fraud Ring Expands as Grand Jury Indicts Woman
Grand Jury planned indictments against W Waldo Maison Henry Zeimer and Frank Wilson for running a bogus divorce mill at 239 Broadway though true bills were not filed. Witnesses including Mrs Byrde G Herrick admitted posing as a professional correspondent and taking $5 daily to give perjured testimony as part of the scheme. Mary Thompson testified to uncover other lawyers advertising in divorce cases and the probe may reveal broader criminal activity in the city. Indictments against Zeimer and Wilson pending while they seek state’s evidence. prosecutors say existing proof suffices.
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Grand
W. Waldo Maison
Henry Zeimer
Frank Wilson
No. 239
Broadway
Byrde G. Herrick
Maison and
Zeimer
Maison
Grand Jury
Wilson
Unger
Elmira Mayor Flood Arrested on Forgery Charge
Elmira New York November 13 Dr Frank H Flood mayor of this city was arrested on a forgery warrant sworn by Alderman Francis McCann. Flood waived examination and was held to bail 10000 awaiting the next grand jury. Bondsmen include cousin former Congressman Thomas W Flood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Frank H. Flood
Michael Daneher
Francis McCann
Twe
Catherine Leonie
Margaret G. Kennedy
Binghamton
Missonley
Loonie
Auburn Prison
F. F. Aldrich
May Postpone Canal Report
State Engineer Bond says he has written Governor-elect Odell to ask if report on probable cost of a barge canal can be postponed from January 1 to February 15. He notes survey work is not complete and figures could run from 62 to 90 million dollars. Bond explains he will not express an opinion on cost and emphasizes expanding the survey from 300 to 600 miles with a possible route from Lockport to Lake Ontario and Oswego River. Advisory board includes Alfred Noble and others. work is to determine exact cost.
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Albany
Bond
Odell
Buffalo
Troy
Canal Board
Lockport
Lake Ontario
Oswego River
Legislative Committee Heads In Republican Circles
Officials weigh Senate and Assembly chairmanships with few changes expected. Republicans anticipate Finance W Higgins and other leaders across committees like Judiciary Brackett, Taxation Krumb, Canals Lewis, and Ways and Means Allds. Ellsworth to return as president pro tem, Nixon as Speaker, Allds on floor leadership. no bill yet on telephone charges.
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Senate
Assembly
State
Jotham P. Allds
Chenango
Robert J. Fish
Madison
Generali Lane
Jean L. Burnett
Ontario
Charles
KNIPP
Chemung
Thomas D. Lewis
Oswego
Louis Bedell
Orange
Otto Kelsey
Livingston
Gomereesee and Navigation
Charles H. Cotton
William L. Coughtry
Albany
Edwin 8S
Hanford
Tioga
Charles H. Hitchcock
Warren
James T. Rocers
Broome
Nelson H. Henry
New York
Ellsworth
Fred Nixon
Chautauqua
Allds
Cabinet Asked to Stay The Members Express A Desire To Remain
Washington Nov 13 Today's Cabinet meeting featured a dramatic appeal by President to remain for four years. Secretary Root and others voiced support for staying, highlighting harmony and continu ity. Some members hinted at retirement for personal reasons, with Griggs and Long leading potential departures. The session ended with routine business and plans for the upcoming Congress message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Philadelphia
Hay
Gage
Long
Hitchcock
Wilson
Griggs
Smith
Secretary Long
Congress
White House
War revenue tax cut eyed in upcoming message
The Cabinet met to discuss the president’s forthcoming message to Congress. Forecasts of annual reports were shared, with a planned small reduction in war revenue taxes totaling about 15 million dollars. Details on the decrease location and canal provisions were not yet settled.
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Washington
Congress
Nicaragua
Presbyterians in Retreat at Riverdale Vestry of The Chestnuts
About sixty ministers from the Presbytery of New York visit The Chestnuts in Riverdale for a secret three daily meetings retreat. They decline to discuss the purpose, describing it as devotional with short addresses prayers and hymns. Not a confessional or discussion gathering, they plan communion and return to New York after.
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Presbytery of
New York
Chestnuts
Riverdale-on-Hudson
Riverdale
John Balcom Shaw
Tribune
Robert E. Speer
Matthie D. Babcock
Christ
George Alexander
Presbyterian Church
Swiss Government Rail Loan May Enter US Markets Soon
Wall Street reports a portion of a Swiss Government railway loan likely to be offered in the United States within three to four weeks, with about 10 million dollars allotted for the U S. The Copenhagen loan is not expected to be negotiated here. An advertisement notes proximity to Pennsylvania Railroad stations near West 24th Street and Cortlandt Streets.
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Wall Street
United States
Copenhagen
Pennsylvania Railroad
West 24d St
Desbrosses
Cortlandt Streets
Murder Mystery at Barge Office Reveals Immigrant Father’s Disappearance
In Washington a four month old case unfolds as inspectors from the Treasury Department uncover a body in the New York Barge Office. The deceased is believed to be an immigrant father who vanished after complaints against the office. Officials suspect a government employee’s crime with possible collusion by several staffers, though no one is charged. Public pressure may be needed to push further inquiry, as Washington withholds details and postpones action. An Assistant Secretary of the Treasury is expected to comment tomorrow on the latest Barge Office scandal.
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Washington
New-York
New York
Treasury Department
No murder mystery at the Barge Office says immigration official
Edward R. McSweeney of the Immigration Bureau tells Tribune there is no murder case at the Barge Office. He cites a past pole's death by own action and a missing Italian, Isadore Termini, as investigations not tied to foul play. He notes an immigrant slip and possible misrouting on a railroad barge, with no official probe found.
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Edward R. McSweeney
Immigration
West One
Barge
Immigration Bureau
Ellis Island
Ays
Malis Estand
Great Rush of Business In New York After Election
The city’s financial district and all markets surge with activity following McKinley’s victory. Wall Street leads a broad upswing as tariffs, currency stability, and business confidence spur orders, travel, and consumption across dry goods, hardware, steel, manufacturing, jewelry, railroads, hotels, theatres, and entertainment venues.
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McKinley
Wall Street
New York City
New York
Baltimore Trust proposes $11 million stock and bond deal
President Davidson announces a financing package contingent on McKinley’s re election. A new firm, American Lead and Baryta Company, plans to acquire 33 100 acres in Washington County sixty five miles southwest of St Louis, develop baryta zinc lead iron and timber, build a new town, and lay rail links. Capitalization is 10 000 000 stock and 1 250 444 bonds. Initial bonds of 1 100 000 to be issued with 150 444 reserved. Revenue shown at 125 000 yearly.
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Baltimore
McKinley
Davidson
Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company
Baltimore and Western
Washington County
St. Louis
He& To
American Lead and Baryta Company
Condition Of Senator Davis Grave As Kidney Trouble Deepens
From St Paul Minnesota November 15 majority of the physicians say Senator C K Davis faces a grave prognosis as Brights disease has been diagnosed after nine weeks of illness. The wounded foot is healing but kidney involvement and overall weakened condition threaten the outcome. Doctors Murphy Murphy and Lankester continue treatment while Iv y of Chicago was consulted. The senator is aware of his serious condition and his family remains at his bedside.
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Stone
Lankester
Bright
Ivy
Chicago
Murphy
Fight Over Wages Ends Fatally
William Willow twenty eight years old of 824 East One hundred thirty fourth street died at Harlem Hospital from injuries after a wage dispute at Dahl s piano factory 918 Southern Boulevard. Otto Spellman 327 East Fifty fourth street Louis Matthias 583 East One hundred forty fifth street Rudolph Acker 618 St Anns avenue and Louis Rosecrans 580 East One hundred fiftieth street were arrested Spellman charged with felonious assault others with aiding him. Spellman allegedly struck Willow on the head with a heavy piece of wood.
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William Willow
East One-hundred
Figaro reports revival of royalism in Paris movement
Paris November 14 Figaro claims a fresh royalist surge is imminent with the Duke of Orleans ordering meetings in all wards and plans to extend to the Departments. The item contrasts the unrest with a unrelated advertisement urging Evans ale and stout drinkers to finish their bottle.
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Duke of Orleans
Paris
Evans
Grant Brothers Assignment Rumor Surfaces In Wall Street
Grant Brothers of 45 Broadway assign to Ernest G. Stedman of 128 Broadway with reports of a defalcation. Liabilities likely under $100000, while details remain scarce as Stedman plans to issue a full statement tomorrow morning.
Missing Grant Bros. partner van Sickle from Elizabeth home
Elizabeth New Jersey November 13 John K Van Sickle of Grant Bros a firm official has not been seen since morning and was reported missing from his No 357 South Broad Street residence on Quality Hill He is about forty with a wife a daughter sixteen and an infant child He was born in Roselle and married Miss Kline His clubs include Matano and Elizabeth Athletic Club
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Messrs. Grant
van Sickle
Grant Brothers
James
Frederick Grant
James Grant
New- York Stock Exchange
Old Gold Board
Charles F. Grant
Stock Exchange
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Kline
Borne-Scrymser
South Front St
Staten Island Sound
Matano Club
United States
John Kean
Voorhees
Fowler
Elizabeth Athletic Club
Automobile Runs Wild At Empire Theatre Entrance
An automobile rammed a lamppost in front of the Empire Theatre on Fortieth Street near Broadway, tearing the post from the ground and narrowly missing theatre watchman James Welsh. The car fled as bystanders urged the driver to stop. several occupants appeared excited.
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Empire Theatre
Fortieth St
Broadway
James Welsh
Welsh
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F. H Ptt
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F. H. Stott
Putnam
Bradlee Strong
Etrong
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Gree
W. Higginsa
Cattaraugus
Bpgaert Brackett
Saratoga
Hobart Krum
Schoharie
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John Raines
N. A. Elsberg
George A. Davis
Erie
Elon R. Brown
Jefferson
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Cabinet
Griggs and
Long EX
the Tribune
Barge Office
Fitchie
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Board of Special Inquiry
New York Immigration Bureau
Steamship Company
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Thomas Fitchie
Pole
Bureau of Information
Wiliam P. Hazen
Secret Service Bureau
Hazen
Missouri
Senator Davis
Workman
Compan
Rome
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Figaro
LARGY
Sam
Esterday
No. 45
Ernest G. Stedman
No. 128
Internal Revenue
John K. van Sickle
Grant
Stedman
No. 15
West Thirty-fourthst
Captain McClusky
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Mr. Stedman
Police Department
Columbia Heights
Brooklyn
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