Real estate and personal tax lists show New York leaders
The New York tax assessors reveal a year’s rise in real estate values totaling 81000060, bringing real estate to 5400 million and personal property to over 3100 million. Andrew Carnegie heads private wealth at 590900, with John D. Rockefeller and Russell Sage also listed among top taxpayers. notable names like Emilie Grigsby and Mohr Wood appear with substantial assessments.
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Washington Post
New York
Lan
Andrew Lumegie
John D Rockefeller
Russell Sage
Faniul Ame
William EK
Rae
Matilda Zeigter
William Zeigler
Mail Train Wreck Investigation and Obituary Details
Report outlines a mail train wreck near Princess Anne on the N Y P N R R with tampering suspected. Names mentioned include Mitch Grin and Joan Manton, plus a mail clerk injured. An obituary section recalls Samuel RO Schart Tau Uo dated January 1906 and multiple funeral notices for Ward and others, with burial plans at National Cemetery.
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Princess Anne
Y.P
N.R.R
Pruins
Mitch Grin
Joan Manton
Bringtes
Anel
Jamal Y
Husrat
Jeral
Samuel RO Schart
Snvie Rim
Ward Chase
Seerag
Deaths and hospital records from Anacostia area
An inconsistent listing notes deaths and hospital stays with ages ranging from three to seven years and older. It mentions Anacostia and Freedmen's Hospital with references to posthumous hospital dates and care details.
Wisnieski Admits Murder and Is Granted Freedom
Camden N J January After confessing to murder Joseph Wisnieski was freed by Supreme Court Justice Garrison in the Oyer and Terminer court He shot and killed Antonio Grobowski who was with his wife A plea of non vult was entered The judge said any jury would not find him guilty and noted he did not evade the charge saving the state expense He was ordered to report monthly to a probation officer.
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N. J
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Joseph Wisnieski
Supreme Court
Garrison
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Wisnieski
Antonio Grobowski
Wismeski
Kaiser Is Indisposed With Slight Cold
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm is confined to bed today due to a slight cold and receiving usual reports in his apartment. Foreign Secretary Baron von Richthofen is seriously ill from overwork and may be unable to resume duties for a long time, possibly prompting a change in the foreign office leadership.
France Aims at Morocco Says German Pamphlet
Berlin reports that a 42 page foreign office pamphlet on Morocco outlines French aims to secure exclusive jurisdiction and restrict other powers. It cites Sultan Abd al Aziz expressing openness to several powers, while denials and doubts about a European mandate surface amid German and Italian skepticism.
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Morocco
Pariy
Berlin
Foreign Office
Fez
Europe
Herr Wassel
Pez
Germany
Great Britain
Spain
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Sail Mulaf Abd-El-Azez
M Delcasse
France Morocco book judged harmless libretto amid Algeciras debate
Naturally presented passage casts France unfavorably regarding Morocco. Count von Tattenbach-Ashold’s dispatch exposes alleged perfidy long suspected by France. Germany objects to Sultan’s view as France’s agents stated intent to make Morocco Tunis. Delcasse pictured harshly but retreat noted as shift to conciliatory policy. Overall reception calm and sarcastic, some papers call it harmless.
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Prince von Radolin
Paris
Fes
Fez
Morocco
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France
Jane
Moroces
Berlin
Germany
Count von Tattenbach- Ashold
Count von Tattenbach-Ashold
Tunis
M. Delcasse
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Algeciras
Rammed by Worden Destroyer Damages Lawrence Off Pine Beach
The Lawrence destroyer was rammed by sister ship Worden late Saturday night off Pine Beach. A V shaped hole 19 four by two and a half feet opened in the port side. Compartment D filled with water. watertight doors held, ship stayed at anchor, then went to dry dock for repairs. Worden backed away and returned to her position offshore. officers refused to discuss cause or any assignment of blame.
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Norfolk
Worden
Lawrence
Pine Beach
Lamberts Point
Lieut Hart
Hart
Navy Yard
Rough Voyage on Atlantic Ashfield Arrives After Eight Days Overdue
The British steamer Ashfield arrived in Boston eight days overdue after storms and high seas. Departing Fowey December 17, it faced a sharp northwest gale on Christmas Day that lasted four days. Despite top speed, only ninety miles an hour were made and heavy seas washed debris across the deck. Forward holds were flooded, damaging cargo as water poured in. London reports also note the Spanish steamer Hercules jettisoning 1,000 cases and losing a blade of its screw amid deck damage on passage from Savannah.
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Fowey
England
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Stremen
Campaign Rallies Define England Election Battle
In London and across England Unionists face Liberal pressure as tariff reform and home rule dominate the talks. Sir Edward’s return signs a dissolving writ and a March assembly window nears. Campaigners like Dilke and Chamberlain clash with Asquith and Redmond in a high stakes pre election phase.
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Charles Dilke
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ST LOUIS PRINTERS STRIKE ENDS WITH Compromise
Nine large St. Louis printing houses ratified a compromise with the Typographical Union ending the printers strike. Workers return to a nine hour day with year nine pay at 40 cents and overtime at 50 cents an hour. Also notes the British steamer Puritan ashore near Hais Denmark with aid dispatched.
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Typographical
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Italian Statesman Warns War Would Ruin Europe
A former cabinet minister writes in Corriere della Sera that the main antagonism now lies between Germany and Great Britain. He warns war would drag in other powers, reverse centuries of progress, and allow America and Japan to dominate a weakened Europe, urging a possible understanding between Germany and Britain.
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War clauses in contracts across markets amid Moroccan tensions
Berlin January 8 The National Zeitung reports a general mood of caution in the boerse as war clauses appear in grain contracts and war insurance is taken out in other businesses. Imperial rises 6 pfennigs despite the scare.
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China signs talks with Russia over Manchuria limits
The Chinese government appoints Dr. T Tong from the foreign office to negotiate with Russia on Northern Manchuria. The draft pact aims to limit troopers guards while Harbin merchants report unrest among Russian troops who suspect the Emperor is granting land to peasants and fear soldiers miss out.
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Manchuria
Charleston Prepares To Welcome Secretary Bonaparte On Cruiser
Charleston readies for the United States cruiser Charleston with Secretary Bonaparte aboard Tuesday afternoon. A reception and presentation of a $3,000 silver punch bowl lead the events through Wednesday aboard ship, plus a hotel band event, city drives, harbor excursion, fox hunt, and a hunt dinner at Congressman Legare’s country home. The city plans to spend $16,000 to $20,000 to mark the visit.
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Baron Ritchie Stricken with Paralysis Tonight
Lorion Jan and Charles Thomson Ritchie, once chancellor of the exchequer under Balfour, suffered paralysis tonight. Ritchie was created a baron on December 8 after the Balfour cabinet resigned.
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Logan Tucker Among President Nominees in Senate List
Nominations sent to the Senate include Logan Tucker of Illinois for lieutenant in the Marine Corps, son of Lt Col W F Tucker and grandson of Gen John A Logan, along with numerous other interior and land office posts across states plus several army and navy promotions.
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Pay Corps
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Wyo Register of Land Office
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Rutland
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Altamont
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Ellsworth Sweet
Waterloo
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Nanticoka
Elmer S Hull
Montgomery
Samuel Sparr
Williamsburg
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Point Marion
Alaska
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Fairbanks
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Holly Grove
California
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Georgia
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Camilla
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Jacksonville
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Champaign
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Lebanon
Frank D Garr
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Mima
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Rolfe
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Louisiana
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Missouri
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Autos On Rural Routes Adopted By Postal Service
Postmaster General Cortelyou approved a plan to allow rural carriers to use automobiles on rural routes, with the caveat that he may require a switch back to standard vehicles if service is unsatisfactory. Carriers must maintain a fixed daily schedule so patrons receive mail at roughly the same time each day.
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Palm Limited Inaugurated Train Runs NY to St Augustine
The Southern Railway's Palm Limited debuted yesterday and arrived at Pennsylvania station at 6 53 p m eight minutes late. The service will run about four months with seven cars including compartment club dining and observation. It travels from New York to St Augustine Florida over 1000 miles in twenty seven hours with sixty three passengers on board bound for the Southland. Conductor Smithers, with twenty five years of service, led the train.
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Editors Press Delaware River Channel Debate Flight
Editors attack the Rivers and Harbors Committee for denying a 35-foot Delaware River survey and demand hearings. A Philadelphia letter to Maritime Exchange invites representation to Washington as officials seek critical depth data and policy questions on nationwide channel depths and city comparisons.
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Ohio Senators Fight Over Patronage Clash in Consul Appointmen
Ohio Senators Dick and Foraker lead a push to withhold the Foreign Relations Committee’s report on Richard W Austin’s nomination as consul at Glasgow Scotland. They demand answers on why Samuel M. Taylor is being replaced and why a Tennessee appointee is chosen, signaling a broader dispute over federal patronage and Ohio’s senatorial influence. The move follows recent tensions over Columbus customs and hints at a wider partisan stand against the President’s appointments.
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Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Featured In The Post
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy aiding overall health. It asserts strong cures, touts hospital use, and invites readers to request a free sample and book by mail, claiming doctors and patients endorse the product.
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Culberson and Morgan Introduce Rate Bills
Two railroad rate bills were introduced in the Senate yesterday. Culberson of Texas led a measure aimed at granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix rates by order within 30 days for one year. The bill also allows appeals to equity court and bases justness on actual property value. Morgan of Alabama followed with a second bill to regulate rates and rebates by judicial authority, letting shippers sue for damages in federal court with appellate access to the Supreme Court.
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Scrutiny of Supreme Court Docket Varied On State Legislation
Fragmentary text outlines judicial questions on docketing by Supreme Court or other courts, a mixed fact and law case heard by court and jury, and a provision allowing state officials to sue in federal courts. Names and places such as Baltimore and New York appear among a long list of individuals and locales.
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