Tammany Grip on New York Collapses with Van Wyck Exit
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports that Tammany will relinquish control of Greater New York tomorrow as Mayor Van Wyck steps down and Seth Low assumes office. Jerome will become DA to block a Tammany appointment, while Devery remains in place pending new administration changes.
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New York
Tammany
Greater
Robert A. van Wyck
Seth Low
Ice Trust
van Wyck
Supreme Court
Greater New York
Broadway
Devery
Low
John N. Partridge
Mulberry Street
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Police Department
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William Travers Jerome
Justice Jerome
Court of Special Sessions
Jerome
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Coler
Edward M. Grout
William Hepburn Russell
Bureau
Murphy
Boer Losses In A Week Report From Lord Kitchener
London dispatch reports a weekly budget showing Boer losses since December 23 with 35 killed 5 wounded 287 captured and 5 percent surrendered. It notes De Wet attacks near Langberg and casualty estimates on his side. Colonels Spence and Plumer engaged December 28 with Boer forces in the region between Langberg and the surrounding area.
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Dargell
Kirman
Langberg
Spance
Plumer
Brite
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Toon Aia Ahaped
Sansa Mara Doe
Palma Elected President of Cuba in Nationalist Ticket
Election returns delayed. Havana shows light turnout as supporters of General Bartolome Maso abstain. Santiago reports the day passed with little incident and the Nationalist ticket led by Palma won in the absence of notable opposition. Cold, rainy weather marked the vote.
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Russia Refuses Manchurian Treaty Amendments
The Russian minister to China told Chinese plenipotentiaries that Moscow will not amend the Manchurian treaty, signaling a deadlock. If not concluded by the Russian New Year, Russia would break off negotiations and hold Manchuria. Pekin officials plan a January 7 imperial audience as nobles convene for the Dowager Empress and Emperor.
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China
M. Paul Lesser
Prince Ching
Wang-Wen-Shao
M. Lesser
Russia
Manchuria
Pao Ting Fu
Rossiya seeks equal representation on Chinese Advisory Board
The Rossiya protests the Chinese Advisory Board led by Rockhill Foster and Sir Robert Hart and calls for equal representation for all powers on the body.
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ST. Petersburg
Rossiya
Messrs. Rockhill, Foster
Sir Robert Hart
Denmark to sign sale of Danish West Indies to United States
Copenhagen reports a signed US Denmark treaty on sales of the Danish West Indies despite local opposition. The plebiscite issue is dismissed and the arrangement proceeds. Messages from St Thomas and Danish officials mark the New Year greeting amid government assurances.
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United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Aoa Ahenes
Enmark
St. Thomas
D. W
Argentine orders warships from Italian yards
The Diario reports Argentina has contracted with Ansaldo and San Pier L'Arena yards in Italy to build two armored ships of 8,500 tons each at 17,000,000 francs. Argentina has paid 15,000,000 francs so far. Senor Portela, Argentine minister to Chile, is due in Buenos Aires from Santiago de Chile tomorrow.
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Diario Today
Ansaldo
Sestri
San Pier L’arena Yards
Italy
Senor Portela
Chili
Santiago de Chili
Urges Sale of Panama Canal by Bunau Varilla
Paris reports publish an address by M. Bunau Varilla a major shareholder urging the Panama Canal Company to offer to sell the canal for 40 million dollars before January 7 or allow the Isthmian Commission to set a reasonable price per its report.
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Panama ‘Canal Company
M. Bunau-Varilla
Isthmian Commission
Panama
McKinley Statue Ordered for Niles Park
Berlin December 31 report that Mr. Duke of the American Tobacco Company has ordered a German sculptor to make a life size bronze statue of President McKinley. The monument will stand in the public park at Niles Ohio, the town where the late President was born.
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Duke
American Tobacco Company
McKinley
Niles,c
Paris approves vast funding to finish tramway system
Paris municipal council votes 150,000,000 francs to complete the Metropolitan tramway works. The funding aims to finish streetcar expansion across the capital, with authorities pushing ahead on the long delayed network.
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Paris
Aea
Zionist Congress elects 45-member executive committee
Basle reports the Zionist Congress elected a 45 member executive committee. Dr. Theodore Herzl of Vienna was reelected president. Representatives include Rabbi Gustave Gotthelf of New York H J Wise of Portland Rev Dr Schaffer of Baltimore Pereira Mendes of Chicago and others with Dr Le Sole of Montreal as the Canadian representative.
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Zionist Congress
Theodore Herzl
Vienna
Zionist Movement
Gustave Gotthelf
New York
H. J. Wise
Portland
Schaffer
Baltimore
Pereira Mendes
Chicago
United States
le Sole
Montreal
American sealers to sue Anclé Sam
Victoria B C December 31 American sealers plan to claim damages from the United States government for loss of their share in the industry due to statutes forbidding pelagic sealing by United States vessels.
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Anclé Sam
Victoria
B. C
United States
Confession in Train Murder Near Nice
Paris reports Henry Vedal confessed to killing Gertrude Herbemesser on a train near Nice. He claimed jealousy and retaliation over a broken engagement drove the murder as part of a plan to avenge himself.
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Henry Vedal
Gertrude Herbmessner
Nice
Flood and Fire Wreak Richmond as River Rises
In Richmond on December 31 floodwater from the James River neared the 1877 freshet level. Lower Main street and Fulton were flooded while War ner Moore & Co. mill suffered a fire worsened by submerged fuel lines. Firefighters fought flames waist-deep in water, saving the building. losses estimated at 10,000 insured. Hundreds displaced citywide as gas works flooded and lamplight returned at dusk.
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Tallapoosa
Coosa
Rome
Southern floods disrupt mail service and train routes
Flooded southern regions cause serious mail delays between the East and Southwest. Local trains between Atlanta and West Point are resumed after a shutdown. The Mobile to Montgomery line remains broken, hindering through service to New Orleans and the Southwest. Mails from the East to New Orleans are rerouted via St. Louis and Birmingham, creating long detours and delays of twelve hours or more.
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Birmingham
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Blizzard Downed Pole Sparks Fire on Ford Street Bridge
Ogdensburg endured a fierce blizzard as a giant pole at the Ford Street Bridge toppled. Telegraph and electric lines, trolley wires, and telegraph wires fell in a tangle, with flames shooting high as crews battled the blaze and kept bystanders off the girders amid dangerous live wires.
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Ogdensburg
Ford Street
Capitol Contract Nears Award For Philadelphia Capitol
Harrisburg December 31 The Capitol Commission plans to choose a contractor to erect the Philadelphia state capitol building using accepted designs. Five architects will receive 1000 awards for merit, to be paid after the commission’s next meeting. Governor Stone and others will not discuss Herman Miller’s request for an investigation into the Huston award. The commission expects to release Professor Ware’s advisory report soon and may act within nine weeks.
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Henry Ives Cobb
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Houston
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Mrs Shaw's Punch At Official Receptions
In Des Moines Mrs Shaw is described as relaxing her temperance stance at official events. Early Methodist influence guided her, but after a Governor’s reception the punch was strong enough to cause dizziness among guests at the Savery Hotel.
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Philadelphia Times
DWS Movies
Iowa
Necklace Found After Belief It Was Stolen
A $3500 diamond necklace shipped from Mesare Shaw & Berry to Joseph Brankels & Sons was thought stolen but has been found. A Pittsburg woman, receiving a package from Washington, alerted the firm since no sender card appeared. The necklace remains en route to Washington.
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Mesare
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Joseph Brankels & Sons
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Pittsburg
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Cheno Watat
Cone Stata Rca Hart
Crane to Succeed Long as Cabinet Shakeup Expected
Report says Governor Crane, who refused the Treasury post, would take over Secretary Long’s seat if he leaves. Long may stay amid ongoing Schrey Sampson controversy and hostile press campaigns, with the President preferring his continued service. Crane’s paper mill ownership in Dalton, N. H., undercuts Treasury option but Navy service could avoid sales.
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Guffey Advances in Oil Refinery Plans at Port Arthur
Special to The Philadelphia Tricks reports Colonel J. M. Guffey's firm engaging in bold competition with The Standards Company. The J M Guffey Petroleum Company secured a million dollar oil refinery contract at Port Arthur Texas. Foundation work is slated to begin in January with eight units planned.
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Pittsburg
J. M. Guffey
Standards Company
J. M. Guffey Petroleum Company
United States
Port Arthur
Texas
Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania and nearby states
Fair and colder conditions with brisk northwest winds expected. Eastern Pennsylvania sees fair weather Wednesday with snow flurries in the mountains, followed by fair and cold Thursday with brisk north winds. New Jersey and Delaware projected to be fair Wednesday with gentle winds.
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Delaware
New Year Celebrated With Firework Display at City Hall
Crowds of about 200000 filled the streets as City Hall lit up at midnight in a 1902 welcome. William Penn statue area hosted lights and a Father Time figure moved up Broad Street before the city plunged into darkness and fireworks exploded atop the hall. Immense electric displays, a Peace angel, and bombshell bursts capped an expansive urban celebration with cheers and greetings for the new year.
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William Penn
Edward DeBale
Keyser
Broad Street
Race Street
Father Time
Tegan
Ellaryt
Open House and New Year Receptions Planned Across Clubs
Social groups and clubs set New Year open houses and receptions with morning breakfasts, trainmen introductions, vaudeville shows, athletic events, and concerts. Committees including A E Hubbard and James Drew organize events at Y M C A branches and clubhouses on Lancaster Avenue and surrounding streets.
Central Branch M. A. Club New Year Events
The Central Branch of the M A Club plans an evening program featuring orchestra pieces and a reading titled An Old fashioned Christmas. The Wyndham Club hosts open house at Fortieth Street and Lancaster Avenue with a reception committee of officers. Westminster Club to offer a New Year lunch at Forty fifth Street and Doncaster Avenue. Germantown Cricket Club arranges all day reception at Manheim with entertainment committee and new officers in charge.
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Avatary
A. E. Hubbard
Murdock
Christian Hershey
Weil Wielmer
Joan Weigle
O_O
Kinney
Chatr
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Nme
Uta
Brehm
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Jittrick
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Crescent Democratic Club
Thirty-ninth Street
Lancaster Avenue
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Hamilton Whist Club
Reerees
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Victor
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Doncaster Avenue
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Manheim
Four Reserve Officers Guard the Liberty Bell Trip
Director of Public Safety English selects four reserve policemen to escort and guard the Liberty Bell on its Charleston Exposition journey. Gilbert Forsythe John J. Robinson William P. Bruce and William A Farrel detailed from various crossings and streets. Robinson is six feet four inches tall, total guard weight 1011 pounds. The bell departs Saturday at 2 pm from the old State House and travels via Walnut Broad Market to Thirtieth Street aboard a special car with parade leadership by Lt Dungan and Superintendent Quirk.
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Director of Public Safety English
Gilbert Forsythe
John J. Robinson
William P. Bruce
William A. Farrel
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Bruce
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Flinn Routed as Democrats Defy Flinn Ties in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on December 31 the Democratic city convention repudiated Flinn and his Republican allies. John B. Larkin was nominated city treasurer, George W. Guthrie named city chairman, and party lines were drawn to bar anyone who served under Republican administrations from Democratic conventions, council seats, or ward offices. The platform condemned Governor Stone’s administration and urged voters to expose alleged bribery linked to Flinn and the state.
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Pittsburg
Bose” Flinn
John B. Larkin
Avenue Theatre
Stone
Flinn
George W. Guthrie
Pittsh
Allegheny County
Fiinn
Gage Formally Resigns Washington Post
Secretary Gage formally resigns, presenting his letter to President Roosevelt. He regrets severing the pleasant relations with the administration and hopes the Roosevelt era will be successful. Gage stands ready to retire when his successor is ready to take charge, with the President to send a reply.
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Washington
Long
Roosevelt
Gage
Schley Plans Holiday Naval Visits and Funeral Duty
Admiral Schley leaves Washington for Baltimore to attend Rear Admiral Roe's funeral as honorary pallbearer. He then travels to Savannah on January 8 with General Gordon, visits Chicago January 25 26 27 at the Hamilton Club, Louisville January 20 30 with the Board of Trade and the Temperance order, Nashville February 1 2 3 with the Board of Trade, and then proceeds to New Orleans to meet Secretary Houston for a city visit.
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Admiral Schley
Baltimore
Roe
Savannah
Witheneral
William W. Gordon
Hamilton Club
Chicago
Louieville
Board of Trade
Ts Templar
Nashville
Houston
Lemon extract death shocks Sanford inquest urged
A farmer, William King, died after drinking eight two ounce bottles of lemon extract southeast of Paris. An inquest was held in Sanford and a grand jury investigation was recommended.
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Sanford
Ind
William King
Resoutheast
Paris
Roberts
Grand
Signs of Shifting Winds in Hay-Pauncefote Debate
Washington December 31 in closing executive sessions allies of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty show signs of weakening among some Republican senators. Panama advocates push for a Panama route while Nicaragua terms are sought, risking delay as Congress weighs the isthmian canal options and entanglements with France and Colombia.
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Washington
Friends of the Convention
Nicaragua
Panama
Congress
United States
Costa Rica
Colombia
Transcontinental Railways
Panama Company
Roosevelt's New Year reception to drop handshakes
Washington January 1 1934 President and Mrs Roosevelt will not greet callers at the New Year’s reception in the House due to weariness with hand shaking. The ceremonial handshaking has been dropped to ease public receptions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Re House
Beveridge Praises Party At Indianapolis Conference
Senator Beveridge closed an extempore address at a Republican leaders conference in Indianapolis with boasts of saving the United States from mistakes in the Occident and Orient and lifting the financial center out of Europe to the American Republic. Senator Fairbanks followed with a claim that the Republican Party is the greatest factor in the nation’s progress and has never erred.
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United States
Europe
Beveridge
Fairbanks
Murder Verdict Reinstated for Homer Bird in Alaska
In Sitka Alaska December 81 Homer Bird is again found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing two partners during a trip after deserting his wife in New Orleans. A previous trial over a year ago ended in a death sentence. Bird faced two killings in a single act of jealousy.
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Homer Bird
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