Off year in New York State election commentary summary
A period overview notes New York state and city races seen as locally focused with senators due to hold over and county judges election. It highlights Maget investigation debates and predicts a Republican assembly tilt led by Senator Platt, while Croker battles in Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn shape Tammany influence ahead of 1901 mayoral contest. Local meetings hint at possible surprise turnout.
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New York
Ohio
Maget
Platt
State Assembly
Richard Croker
Manhattan
Bronx
Mazet Committee
Tammany
Besn
Etill
Manet
Brooklyn
Progress of the Schley Fund in New York
Replies to Miss Edna McClellan’s chain letter for a Schley fund arrive from across the country. The money aims to buy a gold loving cup or, if funds grow, a Washington home for Rear Admiral Schley. Funds are deposited at the New York Security and Trust Company.
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New York
Edna McClellan
Schley
Washington
Bchiey
New York Security and Trust Company
Rubber Tire Trust Now Controls Bicycle Tire Makers
New York Nov 6 The rubber goods maker has secured control of leading bicycle tire manufacturers. It plans to acquire Hartford Rubber Works Plant and Morgan Wright’s large West plant. Chicago will see American Dunlop Tire and Mechanical Fabric Company absorbed. Possible deals include Indianapol is Rubber Company Peru Rubber Company and Indiana Creek Company. The combined firm would supply tires exclusively to the bicycle trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Rubdergoods Manufacturing Company
Hartford Rubber Works
Weet
Morgan & Wright
Chicago
American Dunlop Tire Company
Mechanical Fabric Company ofeProvidence
Americas Bicycle Company
Tire Company
Indianapolis Rubber Company
Peoria Rubber Company
Indiana Crete Company
Bicycle Trust
Trouble over Church Sale in Havana
The sale of church property may trigger a lawsuit over a deed made two centuries ago to Count Canonia restricting sale. Count’s Cuban heirs seek possession or to overturn the transfer. Bishop Santander is accused of taking 160 for signing the sale. he plans to go to Spain on November 10 and publish a pastoral letter urging Catholics to live in harmony and Cuba as a Catholic nation with clergy guidance.
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Havana
Canonia
Cuba
Santander
Spain
Rosalie Arrives From Alaska With Passengers and Gold
Steamer Rosalie, Captain O Brien, docked after returning from Alaska. Eight passengers and 2014 worth of gold, about 859000 in total value, with 840000 consigned to the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Frank FE Humne, Skagway Alaska Steamship Co agent, led the party with Mrs Barnes. First class passengers listed include Mrs W Queen Mrs Wantree and two children FR F Rowell J Morrow R Martin N & Coupgar Mrs Jacobson and two children BKR Nettleton C BR Anderson L A Burke Fd Stafford and C H Amer.
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Rosalie
O’ Brien
Alaska
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Frank FE. Humne
Skagway
Alaska Steamship Company
Rosalle
Mra. Barnes
Mra. W. Queen
Wantree
FR. F. Rowell
J. Morrow
R. Martin
N & Coupgar
Mra. Jacobson
KR. Nettleton
C. BR. Anderson
L. A. Burke
F. &. Burns
Fd Stafford
C. H. Amer
Creameries Prove Profitable to Owners and Patrons
Oregon City November 6 reports H F Cross findings in Sandy Marmot and Bull Run areas of Clackamas county show four private creameries and one public creamery thriving. Institutions yield profits for owners while patrons gain safe income with one ordinary cow returning about 3 per year.
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Oregon City
H. F. Cross
Sandy
Marmot
Bull Run
Clackamas County
American Women Drive Hospital Ship Fund Drive
London reports a fresh push by American women to fund a hospital ship for sick and wounded British soldiers. An additional committee is aiding the main group. the Maine steamer is being outfitted, and urgent subscriptions flow in, with donors including Frank Gardiner and August Belmont among others.
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London
Maine
Lady Randolph Churchill
Frank Gardiner
John Mays Hammond
W. K. Vanderbilt
P. & Singer
August Belmont
August Meyer
Hradley-Martin
Mrs. Barns
Whitewashers' Trust Forming in Baltimore to Regulate Trade
Baltimore whitewashers plan a combination to regulate their business and deter price cutting. Experienced colorists fear novices using inferior materials, harming the trade. A state board of examiners could test qualifications with practical fence or building trials before registering workers.
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Baltimore
Aaid
Oyster lands should be sold in Pacific county plan
A delegation led by J B Brown and W Stewart from Pacific county returned from the Big Skookum endorsing the French park system of oyster culture introduced by Antone Heidelburg as the best. They advocate calling natural crater beds the state to preserve the Willapa harbor oyster industry and favor sale to ensure better care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
A. D. Boardman
J. BR. Brown
Bay Center
W. Stewart
Tokeland
Pacific County
Big Skookum
Antone Heidelburg
Mason County
Willapa Harbor
Brown
Stewart
Little
Wilapa Harbor
Council Meeting Postponed to Tomorrow Night
The regular city council meeting, moved from tonight, will now convene tomorrow night. The delay affects all standard agenda items and public comment opportunities.
Government Bond Issues From Spanian War Loan Report
Washington Nov. 6 The annual Treasury report details 3 percent Spanian war bonds. More than 275000 subscriptions were examined and about 222000 receipts mailed. Over half a million coupons and registered bonds prepared and forwarded. Thirty thousand seven hundred ledgers opened. about 13000 closed. For the first dividend due November 1 1808 at least 46120 checks drawn.
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Washington, D. C
Register of the Treasury
Singed Cat State Saints Bible Prints and Oddities
A miscellany of curious notes spans Our era city quirks and oddities. New York printed nearly two million Bibles last year while Hastings England hosts a sun-praying eccentric. New Haven CT restricts growery saloons. Copenhagen seeks rat bounties. a Virginia judge preserves portraits. and a Baltimore monocled Negro draws interest.
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New York
Hastings
England
New Haven County
Connecticut
Cantacusenea
George's
Copenhagen
Denmark
New Haven
Conn
City Board of Finance
Why the Earth Goes Round
A Porto Rican figure tied to the late war and Senor Miguel Sanchez recalls a Cuba period with Gene Gomez. He recounts skimming a New York Sunday paper at Cuban general headquarters and a quick reply about the earths daily rotation tied to Puerto Rico and Cuba being part of it.
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Miguel Sanchez
Gene Gomez
Cuba
New York
Senor
Ing
Earth
Porto Rica
Wang at Gray Opera Company and Tonight at The Third Avenue
Amusement items note the Gray Opera Company staging Wang at the Gray Opera House, plus Tonight's bill at the Third Avenue Theater titled Held by the Enemy and vaudeville plus moving pictures at Olympic Hall.
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Seattle
Tonterity Gray Opera Company
Third Avenue Theater
Olympic Hall
Peter Jackson in town for Beattie Boolal bout
Young Peter Jackson arrived from Los Angeles Saturday evening. He signed with Beattie Boolal Club for an all round glove contest with W. I. Jones on November 10. Training under Kiddy Eishop and Prof. Beving, Jackson plans to stay through winter at Ballard Athletic hall with bouts and sparring partners to keep him busy.
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Peter Jackson
Los Angeles
Hiddy” Diehop
Jowas Sporting
Jackson
Beving
Beattie Boolal Club
W. I. Jones
Peter
Jack Con le
Geattie
Hishop
Germania Hallie
Arthur Walker
Accident to the Czarina damages Seattle steamer
Steamer Czarina pulled from Tacoma harbor bound for San Francisco when a tall shaft snapped near Hobinson Point causing the propeller to drop into about 100 feet of water. Towed by tug Pairfield back to port, cargo must be unloaded, ship to dry dock for repairs, delaying southbound trip by weeks. vessel valued at $25,000 with $20,000 estimated damage to owners and underwriters.
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Czarina
Tacoma
San Francisco
Hobinson Point
Pairfield
Czar Ina
A New Revolt in Venezuela Faces New Unrest
New York November reports a Venezuelan revolution led by General Jose Hernandes surprised residents who believed Andrade’s defeat had brought peace. He argues a congress chosen presidency, not direct vote, benefits entrenched political cliques and favors insurgent support, challenging the current government.
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New York
Venezuela
Jose Hernandes
Andrade
Hernandes
Castro
Congress
Gen. Hernandes
Portland's new steamer line to Orient ports announced
Portland authorities report the Portland Philippines British India Steamship Company plans monthly direct service to the Orient. A 4000 ton steamer will reach Portland by December 1, then another similar vessel within thirty days. Vessels will sail Honolulu outbound, then proceed to Singapore and Java, boosting Portland's commercial ties.
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Portland, Or
Orient
Portland- Philippines-Pritich India Steamship Company
Portland
W. H. Chapin
Honolulu
Singapore
Java
Change of Front Delays Drainage Canal Opening
Chicago trustees of the sanitary district push back the canal opening from December 1 to January 1. They believe completion by December is unlikely. Attorneys say Secretary Alger’s permit remains in force until revoked, not expiring with Congress.
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Chicago
Canitary District
Alger
Sycamore Fell on a Skiff in River Tragedy
William A Crowley reported the death of his river partner Julius when a sycamore tree toppled and collapsed a bank nine miles above the town. Crowley clung to a limb until 5 PM when a snag boat passed and he was rescued. Julius’s body has not been recovered.
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Catro
William A. Crowley
Julius
Crowley
United States
H. G. Wright
St. Louis
New Madrid
Second
Elm Streets
St. Louie
Amusements Tonight at Seattle Theater Features Wang and More
Seattle theater crowds pack venues as Gray's company opens with Wang, after a New York and London success. Tonight and tomorrow repeat Wang with Manager Howe offering popular prices. The Third Avenue theater drew over 2,000 refused admission for Held by the Enemy. Other acts include Under the Gaslight Pink Dominoes and Oh Kentucky, with Dewey day parade pictures noted as the week’s feature.
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Gray
Seattle
Wang
New York
London
Beattie
Jules Grau
Apokane
Howe
Third Avenue
Huser
Oh Kentucky
Seattlle
Hiowe
Notable Society Notes From An International Roundup
The item surveys figures and anecdotes about prominent figures. It cites Mr Gully as a golf expert and notes the Prince of Wales dining in restaurants. It mentions the crown prince of Germany and a design project for a beacon at Duart Point. It also covers Henry Mottet advocating paid Sunday school teachers, Andrew Gray’s university appointment, Miss Dorothy Bowman climbing Popocatépetl, and rail travel class statistics showing few first class travelers and a large third class share.
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Henry Mottet
Church of the Holy Communion
New York
England
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Progress of the Schley Fund
Whitewashers’ Trust
Council
South Dakota
Japan
T .R. B. Wright
Virginia
Germany
Prince Henry of
Proseta
Cambridge
Maas
District Court of
Minneapolis
Kate Acker
Kate S Kafrankowa
Minnesota Valley Historical Society
Morton
Reamville
Rennes
Dreyfus
France
Amusement Bulletin
W. H. Jones
Jose Hernandez
Portland's New Steamer Line
Boston
Joe Hayden
Old Town
Ola Hayden
Haydens
Reynolds, White
the Whitings
Mr. Gully
House of Commons
Prince of Wales
Crown Prince
Colin Hunter
William Mieck
Duart Point
Isle of Mull
Andrew Gray
Lia DD
University of North Wales
Glasgow University
Lord Kelvin
Dorothy Bowman
California
Mexico
Popocatapetl
Yarna
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Crescen
Ting Powig
J. G. Stewart
See Medical Institute
Jamaker Music Company
Seattle Transfer CO
Ea BS
Seattle Printing CO
Yesler Way
Thid Ave Co
Derg
JOSEPH MAYER & BROS. \icCherry
ILMAN
COAL
Avene
A. Lymad Seattle Heat and Plumbing Co
Sherman, Clay & Go
Steinway ™ Dealers
Winter & Harper Burke Building
Seattle, Wash
Holden & Wilson Furniture Co
Second Ave
LUODS
Brooklyn Navy Yard
W. S. Kirk
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