Recount of New York mayoral ballot boxes ordered
In New York a Supreme Court justice ordered a recount of ballots from five ballot boxes in the mayoral race. Justice Amend modified the order to limit canvassing to candidates for mayor, comptroller, and president of the board of aldermen, and to exclude certain ballots._ARGUMENT and proceedings followed with heated exchanges among counsel for Hearst and McClellan as the court prepared to open boxes and recount votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Parker
McClean
New York
Yicw
Tustles Amit
Supreme Court
Butts
Whse
Election Board
Allon Bo Parker
McCrelan
Hearst
Bey
Justice Amend
Morten
W. R Hearst
George Boo McClelan
Conrad Buss
Mid Bo Parker
MrCiellan
Bury
Bel
Austen G. Fox
McCllun
Fox
Amend
Troy Bey
Cutriet
Cys
Lieut Ruggles Injured Teaching Horse Jumping
Lieut F A Ruggles of Washington D C stationed with the Fifteenth Cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen Burlington Vermont is in critical condition at the post hospital after a horse stumble. He was dragged by the horse, suffered head and body bruises and possible internal injuries. He is the son of the late Brig Gen Ruggles and known in York society.
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Washington
Burlington
F. A. Ruggles
Washington, D. C
Fort Ethan Allen
Post Hospital
Lieut Ruggles
Lieut
Norton
Ruggles
Rugeles
Brig. Gen
York
DROWNED IN COLLISION IN NORFOLK HARBOR
In Norfolk harbor a collision between sidewheeler Mobjack and a small gasoline launch as the liner backed from its slip to East River trip. Captain Allins of Myrtle Leaf reportedly drowned with three others. Rescue by crews of Protector and Mobjack saved others. claims that Atkins died are denied by officials.
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Norfolk. Va
Mobjack
Old Dominion Steamship Company
East River
Allins
Myrtle Leaf
McDonald
Dorothy
Lamberts Point
White
James Mackie
Portsmouth
Tre Protector
Steamship Company
Atkins
Demerara Riot Suppression as Warships Head to Scene
In Demerara on December 1 a wharf laborers strike erupted into riotous clashes. Five rioters are reported killed as the governor's house is besieged and British warships Sappho and Diamond head toward Demerara to quell the disturbance.
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E Crargetown
Demerara
Addicks Sought Receiver in Mexican Mines Sale Case
Supreme Court heard arguments in the Addicks and Hallinberg v. Cobre Grande Copper Co. and Greene Copper Co. dispute over undue influence in selling Cobre CompanyMexican mines to Greene. Shareholders seek court appointment of a receiver to guard assets and ensure proper sale handling.
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Supreme Court of the United States
J. Edward Addicks
A. W. Hailinberg
Cobre Grande Coppr Company
Arizona
Greene Copper Company
W. C., Greene
Addicks
Hallinberg
Cobre Company
Greene Company
Miss Hamilton to Appeal Excommunication Over Attending Marriage
Miss Mae Hamilton plans an appeal after being excommunicated for acting as bridesmaid at the marriage of Marguerite Pritchett to Congressman John Kennedy. Diocesan officials offered limited comment, while supporters say the matter may reach higher church authorities. Meanwhile a fire aboard the German steamer Neunfels caused $10,000 in damages at the Bush Terminal in Brooklyn, blamed on a faulty electrical wire.
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Sportal
Washington
Omaha
Father Colaneri
Catholic Church
Mae Hamilton
Marguerite Pritchett
John L. Kennedy
Scannell
Mamilton
Misa Hamilton
Misa Hamillton
New York
Neunfels
Bremen
Hansa Line
Brooklyn
Palma unopposed no disorders at polls in island republic
Havana reports a 90 quiet election as Liberal withdrawals left a clear field for Palma and Moderates. All Moderate nominees won from president to provincial councils. only holdovers occupy Liberal seats in April’s new Congress. Big majorities in Senate and House.
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Palma
Havana
Liberal Party
Jose Miguel Gomez
Congress
Senate
House
Nancy
Gov. Nunez
Parma Party
American Club for Squirers Cablegram to Secretary Root
Havana December first governors of the American Club debated the resignation of Herbert G Sauiers as Minister to Cuba and unanimously voted to cable Secretary of State Stoat requesting an investigation of current rumors. Edmund Vaughan signed the message as club president and head of the National Bank of Cuba.
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Root
Havana
American Club
Herbert G. Sauiers
Cuba
Stoat
Edmund Vaughan
Club
National Bank of
Firing on Officers Snares Leader of Car Thieves Gang
In Chicago on December 1 Henry Hackzemp, alleged head of a gang whose two month thefts totaled about $25,000 from Chicago terminal transfer company freight cars near Lemoyne Jill, was captured after a gunfight. Police recovered silverware, silks, laces, shoes, firearms, and other loot valued around $10,000 at Hackzemp’s Archer Street home. He fired from a window. a railroad detective was wounded but not seriously. Hackzemp surrendered with his wife in custody. Importers Sale of Oriental rugs and carpets from Stoun & Co will be held next Wednesday at Sloan's, with public viewing Monday and Tuesday.
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Chicago
Henry Heckzemp
Chicago Terminal Transfer Company
Lemoyne
Jill
Hockzemo
Archer Street
Hackzemo
Hockzemp
Stoun & Co
Sloan's
M. Anda P.m
Fire kills nine aboard Middle River pull boat near Mobile
Nine men perished when a pull boat on Middle River between the Tensas and Alabama rivers burned while most were asleep in the upper deck. Sidney Wheat, the sole survivor, escaped by leaping into the river as the burning hull collapsed.
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Mobile
Ala
Middle River
Tensas
Alabama
Sidney Wheat
Wheat
Stewart & Bull
Banker’s Son A Suicide Near La Mesa
Charles D. Godfrey son of Charles H. Godfrey a retired New York banker died by suicide near La Mesa San Diego on December 1. He was thirty nine and in poor health having come from Australia six years ago. The coroner says death resulted from gunshot wounds with intent to commit death by own action. Body will be embalmed and sent to New York City.
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San Diego
Cal
Charles D. Godfrey
Charles H. Godfrey
New York
la Mesa
Godfrey
Australia
New York City
Henee
Calfornia
Treasurers Treat in Charge of Philadelphia Subtreasury
In Philadelphia Charles H Treat assumed charge of the subtreasury replacing William S Leib who was removed by President Roosevelt Five assistants arrived from Washington to audit the books and count the money before Leibs bond of 220000 is relieved Also noted Omidband Carpets ad with a sale at Sloan s 1407 Grt inviting housekeepers and dealers to view used carpets on sale. safe opens at 10 8 am second floor.
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Philadelphia
United States
Charles H. Treat
William S. Leib
Schuylkill County
Roosevelt
Treat
Washington
Leib
Sloan's
Verdict in Benedict case seals in New York jury decision
Special to The Washington Post reports that a Brooklyn federal court jury returned a sealed verdict in the case of Mrs. Virginia Coudert Benedict against her father in law E C Benedict banker. The suit seeks securities valued at 10825 and involves claims over ownership after the death of her husband Frederick Benedict. The court heard that funds were placed with E C Benedict & Co. until the securities were claimed. Judge Thomas described the transaction as if Benedict were an outside customer. The verdict will be opened tomorrow, with possible further litigation hinted by Mrs Benedict.
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Washington Post
New York
Virginia Coudert Benedict
E. C. Benedict
United States Circuit Court
Brooklyn
Frederick F. Coudert
Benjamin F. Tracy
Benedict
E. ©. Benedict & Co
Thomas
Young Benedict
Emperor in Tsarkee-Selo Receives Nixon in Long Audience
Lewis Nixon of New York met Emperor Nicholay at Tsarkee-Selo in a private audience noted for its unusually long duration. The emperor showed no signs of strain, wore Imperial Guard attire, and spoke warmly of the United States while recalling figures such as Lincoln and Roosevelt and visits by American officers and William Jennings Bryan.
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St. Petersburg
Lewis Nixon
New York
Nicholay
Tsarkee-Selo
Bireleff
Lincoln
Hoosevelt
Thomas H. Barry
Manchuria
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Arcadia Fla. Devastated by Major Fire Wipes Out Most Businesses
A blaze in Arcadia Florida at dawn destroyed nearly all commercial buildings, sparing only three brick blocks the King Seward and DeSoto. The DeSoto County News and Arcadia Champion offices burned along with numerous shops and stables. Telegraph and telephone services were cut off until afternoon. Loss estimated at 260000. High class furniture auction advertised by Wilson and Mayers.
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Arcadia
Tampa
Frs
Fla
Western Union Telegraph Company
Peninsular Telephone Company
King
Seward
DeSoto
DeSoto County News
The
Arcadia Champion
J. W. Craig
W. C. Hooker
Hvery
C. S Cartion
J. G. Ton
Semmons and Langto
Parker's Grocery Store
Bryant
L. L. Morgan's Hardware
Frank Hays General Merchandise
Latley, Tuilor
Rquism
J. Simmons
Branv
J. M. Lanter
Gare & Scott
Hahn's
Morgan Defends Deal in Letter to Hollins Ex ents Morgan Support
Morgan rejects unfairness in the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton sale to Erie stock, stating no one banked him and his purchase protected all interests. He replies to Harry B Hollins asserting the transaction, completed largely while Hollins was europe bound, aimed at benefiting all parties. A separate notice cites indictments for E G Lewis in St Louis.
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New York
Harry B. Hollins
Mr. Morgan
Wall Street
B. Hollins
Hollins
Erie Railroad Company
Europe
Erle Company
P. Morg
New Count Shows Gains for Hearst Palma Triumphs in Cuban Hrection
Today’s index highlights key items across sections. It includes reports on Hearst gains, Palma’s Cuban victory, a physician accused of poisoning his wife, and broader national news.
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Hearst
Palma
Tawney
Princeton
Fields
Mutual
West Virginia
Army
Navy
Holland
N—Weekly Review of Trade
W—Insurance
Virginia
London
Two Great Lakes Steamers Lost in December Storms
Reports from Chicago and Northport reveal steel steamer Ira H. Owen may be sunk with nineteen crew lost after wrecking near Michigan Island. Captain Mulligan of Buffalo led efforts as wreckage and life preservers floated. Owen carried 136,000 bushels of barley priced with insurance. Vega also wrecked on Fox Island with nineteen rescued by Indian fishermen. Caichnist Transportation Company ship built in 1893 valued at 100,800. Journal notes 149 lives lost and seventy ships wrecked this season, the worst on record.
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Chicago
Ira H. Owen
Outer Island
Lake Supeyor
Owen
Joseph Mulligan
Buffalo
Ashland
Wis
Chamberlain
William Slemena
Cleveland
Northport
Mich
Vega
Fox Island
Lake Michigan
Becaraba
Caichnist ‘Transportation Company
Detroit
Journal Today
Great Lakes
Oregon Appointments Put Bristol Heney Replacements
President announced Bristol becomes U S attorney in Oregon succeeding Heney who resigned after leading land fraud investigations. Fab Is of Tillamook named register at Roseburg replacing Bridges removed while James M Lawrence of Bend becomes receiver of public moneys at Roseburg in place of Bonth removed. Both Bridges and Booth indicted over land fraud schemes.
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White House
Oregon
Wiliam
Bristol
United States
Francis C
Heney
Benjamin L Fab
Tillamook
Roseburg
Josaph T Bridges
James M Lawrence
Bend
Ores
Rossburg
John H Bonth
Hall
Hitencock
Booth
Register Bridges
Weightman heir declares will is valid in Orphans Court
Philadelphia reports Mrs Annie W W Meirs granddaughter of William Weightman filed a document in the Orphans Court asserting the aged chemist was of sound mind when he made his will. The filing counteracts a petition seeking to overturn Weightman's will and divide the estate of about 60 million dollars, which leaves the entire estate to Anna Weightman Walker.
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Philadelphia
Annie W. W. Meirs
William Weightman
Orphans’ Court
Afrs. Jones-Wister
Weightman
Anna Weightman Walker
Coroner Links Dr Mathews to Wife’s Death in Guilford NY
Greensboro New York December 1 Dr J B Turner coroner reports excruciating twelve hour ordeal before wife died. He alleges husband Dr Mathews administered strychnine then morphine after prayer at bedside. Coroner sworn warrant, husband arrested at midnight, denies intent while claiming pain relief aim.
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Greensboro
N. Y
B. Mathews
J. B. ‘Turner
Turner
Mathews
Dr. Turner
Porte Expected To Yield On Macedonia Financial Control
Paris reports indicate Turkey will accept the powers demand for financial control of Macedonia with modifications. The international fleet has not been ordered to leave Mytilene. In Athens the destroyer Rugetan arrived. its commander said a Constantinople dispatch claimed acceptance if not by Sunday noon, otherwise Lemnos and Imbros would be occupied. Constantinople held an extraordinary ministers council on Macedonia demands.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Turkey
Macedowia
Mytilene
Athens
Greece
Ritter von Jedina
Constantinople
Porte
Miacedonia
von Jedina
Lemnos
Imbros
Sofia
Yildiz
Macedonia
Tewfik Pasha
Nicholas Fr, Connor
Minneapolis Ordered to St Michaels as Turkish Waters Loom
The Minneapolis cruiser has been ordered to St Michaels Azores amid reports of potential European power actions near a Turkish port. Officials deny immediate plans but say the ship may proceed to Turkish waters to protect American interests. A separate item notes Tennessee crews of 10 drove from St Johns to coastal harbors in a fierce gale, with cold seas raising safety concerns.
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Minneapolis
St. Michaels
Azores
United States Navy
Europe
Baltic
St. Petersburg
Russia
Gravesend
England
Neva
Turkey
Johns
N. F
Tennesstte
St. Johns
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Hait
Doull
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George W. Mersin
Cece Hons
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Old Colony Co
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Norfolk Harbor
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Miss Hamilton
Island Republic
Scretary
Freyre Andrade
Sgland
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Ef Alquizar
Squiers
Czar
Florida
Wilson & Mayers
Morgan
H. & D. Deal
Harry
Hess
Zimmerman
J. Pierpont Moran
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
H. B. Hollins & Co
Wall Istreet
House of Morgan
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Duke of Manchester
St. Louis
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Federal Grand
E. G. Lewis
People's United States Bank
Woman's Magazine
Woman's Farm Journal
Banking Dept. of Union Trust Co
Baltimore and Return
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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