Inauguration of John Huston Finley at Carnegie Hall
John Huston Finley was installed as president of the College of the City of New York in a Carnegie Hall ceremony attended by notable figures including Governor Hunt and various dignitaries. The event featured processions, formal greetings, and speeches from Adolph Werner and others praising the college's mission and public education.
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Fatal Hotel Explosion Marks City Panic at Imperial
An explosion in the Hotel Imperial caused by a gas leak killed a plasterer named Owens and left four others injured among 400 guests and staff. Fire followed the blast and debris trapped workers in an annex under construction as ambulances rushed to New York Hospital. Police investigated while crowds overwhelmed Broadway and a guardroom scene unfolded at the West 30th Street station.
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Miller Kept In Office After White House Decision
President Roosevelt refused to dismiss William A. Miller from the Government Printing Office, stating he must act under the law and that union membership cannot determine employment. He told labor leaders the Miller matter will be settled through normal administrative channels and maintains equal treatment for all government workers.
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Knife the Ticket Threat to Murphy in Kings County Battle
Kings County Democrats warn of covertly "knifing" the ticket to block Murphy backed by McClellan Grout and Fornes. Brooklyn leaders vow war against Tammany Hall with plans to thwart Murphy and shift patronage to Grout or others, while McLaughlin’s machine faces near-total isolation.
WONT STAND FOR IT In Tammany clash over Murphy ticket
Kings County Democrats quit the City Committee meeting after declaring they will nominate their own slate at the convention, opposing any Republicans on the ticket. Murphy insists Grout and Fornes remain Democrats, while Brooklyn plans a ticket led by Lewis Nixon, Julian D. Fairchild, and Herman A. Metz. Senator McCarren hints at a fight and McClellan may be named tomorrow with Crain as chair.
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Fusionists demand Grout and Fornes stay off Tammany linked ticket
A New York City fusion conference chaired by Mayor Low set a policy for Controller Grout and Mr. Fornes to oppose Tammany Hall if they seek an indorsement from the party. If they refuse, they may lose their nominations. discussions included potential replacements and formal steps by Citizens Union and Republicans.
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Cornerstone laid for new College of the City of New York
The event marks the laying of the cornerstone for the College of the City of New York with remarks by Mayor Low. George B. Post designed the building, Police Commissioner Greene attended, and President Finley, Edward M. Shepard were listed among participants.
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Hanna In Trolley Wreck Near Berlin Heights
Private electric car carrying Senator Hanna and others from Cleveland to a Republican meeting derailed three miles east of Berlin Heights. The car jumped the track and occupants were thrown together but all escaped serious injury, though shaken by the crash.
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Major Samuel W. Hay Killed in Fall at Arrott Building
Pittsburg reports Major Samuel W. Hay died instantly after plummeting from the fourth floor into an elevator shaft at the Arrott building. He served in the Civil War and the Spanish American War as commissary on General staff roles under Generals Young Davis and Wheeler.
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Fusionists Threaten Grout and Fornes at Midnight
Fusion leaders met at Mr Low's house and ordered Grout and Fornes to pledge to fight for fusion and avoid Tammany meetings or lose the fusion ticket. The Brooklyn Democrats hold a critical meeting as the Kings County delegation vows to name own candidates at tomorrow's convention. Sulzberger strides to Borough President in Manhattan. deadlock persists between Citizens Union and Republicans over the Brooklyn county ticket.
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