Potter Crusade Against Vice Riles East Side Police
Bishop Henry Potter protests alleged police insults to clergy and calls for action to curb vice in New York East Side. Mayor Van Wyck orders investigations with District Attorney Gardner and police commissioners, pledging cooperation to address alleged neglect and improve decency.
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Bishop Potter
Mayor van Wyck
New York City
East Side
New York
Associated Prest
Henry €. Potter
Episcopal Dboceses
van Wuyck
Tammany Halls
Great East Side
Gardner
Anthony Comstock
Tammany Hall
Am Committee
Hehep Potter
van Wyck
Procathedral
Stanton Street
Mayor Van Wyck Reply on Police Conduct Probe
Exclusive wire reports Mayor Van Wyck replied to the bishop by letter saying he forwarded the bishop’s communication to the district attorney and would use all lawful power to right the wrongs and end the conditions. The note indicates a pursuing inquiry into police conduct.
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Potter
Episcopal Church
New York
van Wyck
Wdt
Croker's Crusade Against Vice Opens New Phase
Exclusive wire from New York Nov 1 reports a five member Croker committee on suppressing vice met at Tammany Hall. John Kellar urged citizens to present evidence against dives and corruption. Police Chief Devery mobilized to close dives. Fire Commissioner Scannell declined due to duties. York, police board president, pledged cooperation and noted past Lexow era issues and recent pardons and retrials.
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Preas
New York
Richard Croker
Supress Iito
Tammans Hall
John Kellar
Wis Crokers
Devery
Dives
Fle
John J. Scannell
York
Police Board
Tammany
Vice
le Tammany Committee
Lexow
Dougherty
Roosevelt
President McKinley to visit Philadelphia for Pounders' Day event
Exclusive AP report states President McKinley will attend the Pounders' Day celebration at the Union League in Philadelphia on November 24. Vice President-elect Roosevelt and Cabinet members will travel with him and be greeted at Broad Street Station by the First City Troop. The president will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Stokesbury for the evening.
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Philadelphia
McBkinley
Union League
Philadielphia
Republican Club
Ano
Ronsevelt
Aloin
War Root
Hay
Agriculture Wilson
Interior Hitchcock
Griggs
Staith
Washington
Wha
Banqnet
Elis Speetat
Wilmington
Del
Joseph G. Darlington
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Railcers
Oremvination
George Washington
Mckinley
Buwared
Stokesbury
Oldest Letter Carrier Charles A. Tyler Dies in Brooklyn
The agcaciated Prva reports Charles A. Tyler, about 180, the world’s oldest letter carrier, died of heart disease in Brooklyn. Tyler began service August 1, 1845, under President Polk, and served continuously until his death Saturday.
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Prva
New York
Charles AL Tyler
Tyler
Brooklyn
Pell
Parker Knocked Out in Denver Boxing Card
Exclusive AP report from Denver details a fourth round KO at a Colorado club show. Kil Marker of Denver faced Thiutmore in a bout that drew about 5 000 spectators, but the result and exact conditions remain uncertain.
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Denver
Col
Thiutmore
Deaths of a Day From Exclusive Wire
Rev Alfred Mies a long time abolitionist and associate of Wendell Phillips and William Lloyd Garrison dies at home of his son. Frederick W Togen a noted inventor and telegraph operator dies of apoplexy in Washington aged six two. leaves wife and several children.
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New York
Alfred Mies
Agg
Piney
Ely
Syracuse
Auburn
Cleveland
Zanesville
Wendell Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison
Washington
Frederick W. Togen
Delaware
Howve
Murderer Burns to Death in Front of Hundreds
At Lake Station near Limon the vigilantes chained Preston Porter Jr to a rail and set him ablaze for killing 11 year old Louisa Frost. About 300 spectators remained calm as flames consumed the body and a match ended the suffering after a lengthy exaction.
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Timon, Cole
Preston Porter, Jr
John Porter
Louisa Frost
Lincoln County
Simon
Preston Porter
Richard W. Frost
Little Louise Frost
Porter
Bluge
Hangnen
Atile
Lake Station
Limon
Tienine
Brest
Jtt
Oelock
Purchases of Ontario and Western Rail Line Reported Approved
Exclusive wire reports President Fowler of the New York Ontario and Western Railway says allies of the railroad have bought the properties of all individual operators along its routes. Stock readjustment is not planned, and no near term dividends are expected. The cost of acquisitions runs about 8,200,000 with 5 percent sinking fund bonds authorized.
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Associated Prep
New York
Fowler
New York, Ontario and Western Talim Company
Ontario Rand Western Railrodd
Ontario and Western Railroad
Beline
Friends of the
New York, Ontario and Western
New York and Scranton Coal Company
New York and Scranton Caal Company
Johnstown Coal Company
Kikailll Conequinynings
Raymond Coal Company
Me Pleaveant Coal Company
Ontario and Western
Morteage
Miles Urges Major Reorganization of U S Army
Lieutenant General Miles presents a yearly army report urging a permanent, efficiently organized land force for long term needs. He criticizes one year volunteer terms in the Philippines, calls for a reserve component, and notes withdrawals before July 1 with rapid repatriation plans.
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Asociated Press
Washington
Genena Miles
Miles
Phillipe Pines
Tropics
United States
Philippines
Strike at Shamokin ends as workers return to jobs
Exclusive wire reports Shamokin, Nov 16 where the Mill workers at Colbert colony resumed work after a strike begun Monday. Several employees were discharged for attempting a funeral, and the company line explained the background to the firings.
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Associated Veena
Siamokin
Colbert Colliony
Company
Pine
Dunkirk Woman Dies in Blaze Near City
An 88 year old resident, Uo Mre Kilealoth Wilbur, perished early today in a house fire three miles west of Dunkirk. She lived alone.
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Associated Pros
Dunkirk
Kilealoth Wilbur
Hawaii Sends a Royalist Wilcox to Congress
Wilcox, an independent royalist, won Hawaii’s delegate seat by a small margin over Republican Parker. The campaign sparked white bitterness, with promises to restore Queen Liliuokalani and calls for property and color-based voting restrictions. The independent native party gained the house majority, signaling a contentious session and possible federal vote eligibility changes.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Robert We. Wilcox
Howaii
Congress
Samuel Parker
Wilcox
Demoerty
Tutloukalon
Gahu
Wilcox Woth
Parker
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Alvord’s Attorney Seeks Discharge in Bank Case
In New York on November 1, Cornelius L. Alvord former note teller of the First National Bank faced a district court case. Jacob I. Miller Advard’s attorney moved to dismiss arguing no funds were proven taken and no crime existed. The judge reserved ruling and gave until Friday to file briefs while inclined to deny the motion.
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Associated Press
New York
Cornellus L. Alvord
First National Bank
United States District Court
Clase
Jacob I. Miller
Advard
Escapes From Lynchers in North Carolina Jail
A Black prisoner accused in the poisoning death of Dr Love evaded a mob at Albemarle jail. The mob battered a wall, forced entry, dragged him out, and fired as he fled through the exit hole. He escaped into darkness and has not been recaptured.
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Albemarle, XL
Dr. Love
Hhm
Transatlantic Steamship Arrivals Noted in Ciphered List
An array of port names and ship routes appears as garbled OCR from a dated shipping column. The fragment mentions arrivals and sailings among New York Liverpool Queenstown Havre and other European ports, with misspelled place names and ships listed in sequence.
Weather and World of News Bulletin
Weather indications today show fair conditions with warmer temperatures. A confessed murderer was burned at the stake amid a shifting news cycle. New York developments include revolts and electoral updates. Local county reports cover budgets, judiciary actions, and municipal governance. In sports and editorial sections, readers find coverage of notable events, town notices, and religious and industrial news.
Attempt on Emperor William by Breslau tradeswoman
A Breslau tradeswoman Selma Schnapke threw an axe at Emperor William as he rode past in an open carriage. The axe struck his carriage but missed the emperor. Police halted the attacker, who was pronounced insane after provisional medical examination. The emperor, with the hereditary prince, was cheered by crowds.
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Tishop Potter
New York
Vier
Erie
Docwing
Breslau
William
Selma Schnapke
Saxe-Meiningen
Breslnaw
Eimperor William
Attorney General Griggs Resigns From Cabinet
Attorney General Griggs told the cabinet he cannot remain a member for the next four years. The resignation takes effect March 4 next. The meeting focused on the Chinese question and government finances with projections of excess receipts totaling about 50 million dollars over five years and 20 million for the current year under current revenue laws.
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Eseltiaire
Marcel
Haw
State Department
Gage
Protection From Strikers Questioned In City
City officials seek federal aid to handle labor unrest amid cigar industry disputes. Mayor Norman Myers of Tanpyt Flora and General Manager are cited as calling for government protection as fuel shortages and idle lines affect operations.
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Savannah
Norman Myers
Hie City
Cutag Cigar Company
Tanpyt
Flora
Manigor
Corporate charters issued for several firms in Pennsylvania
The state department awarded charters to several companies including Beech Creek based Penmyhania Flore Mulek with 180000 capital, Pittsburg Hot Aly Dryor uid Construction with 100 capital, Chien Stove Manufacturing at 40000, Trout Creek Water Supply at Stroudsburg with 81000, and Pocono Lake Pure Water leo at Stroudsburg with 10000.
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Presa
Harrisburg
State Department
Mse
Penmyhania Flore Mulek Ouput
Beech Creek
Pittsburg
War Mail Dispatches From South Africa Front
Exclusive wire report details Boer advances and British responses near Kimberley and the Orange River frontier as forces maneuver along the Cape to Delineour area amid ongoing conflict.
Senator Davis Restless in Exclusive Revelates Dispatch
The report from St. Paul Minnesota notes Senator Davis showing a restless condition. Dr Al J Biome tests indicate a moral temperament with pulse and respiration readings recorded.
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al J
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Anarchist Wag ands jailed in Stockholm
Exclusive wire reports Wag ands, an anarchist from New York, has been imprisoned in Stockholm on November 1 after a contentious arrest. Authorities cite security concerns amid ongoing political tensions.
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Associated Prom
Stockholm
Wagands
New York
Lyre
Brookyn boxer wins hairline decision over Australian foe
In a tight bout at Ulmnele Athletic, Kid Carter of Brooklyn edged Tin Murphy of Australia after all rounds, earning a hairline decision. The Associated Press coverage notes a cautious match with close scores and a spirited finish.
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Chicago
Kid' Carter
Brooklyn
Tin Murphy
Australia
Burt Dglting
Ulmnele
Imperial Edict Reports Punishment of Princes in China
Washington dispatch notes an imperial decree dated November 13 condemning Prince Toan and Prince Chwang to life imprisonment while other princes face reduced ranks or exile. U S officials express disapproval of German actions in China yet stress aims to preserve Chinese integrity and open door while seeking indemnity. Concerns persist over press claims of U S prestige damage and punitive expeditions.
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Prince Chwang
Washinton
United States
von Waldersee
Associated Press
Washington
Sheng
Huy
Prince Toan
Prince Yih
Prince Ying
Prince Lien
Duke Lan
Ying Nien
Ikxnne Yi
Conger
Hey
China
State Department
Ti E Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Pekin
Pao Ting
London
Noy
Shanghai
Tuan
Chwang
France
Wreck On Lake Shore Train Collision Reported
An afternoon Lake Shore passenger train collided with a Pennsylvania freight twelve miles west of Franklin. The engineer and fireman aboard the freight train were badly injured. passengers were delayed as responders moved to the scene.
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Asaxlate
Ranklin
Lake Shore
Thy
Polk
Royroltion
Franklin
Kile
Paden
Tinghrogenster
Etton
City
Weather Forecast for Washington New York Weekend
Weekend outlook shows warmer conditions in the north with variability in winds. Saturday features light to moderate northerly breezes and higher temperatures, while Sunday trends to continued warmth with lighter winds in the eastern region.
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Washington, NY
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