New York Real Estate Value Rises. Grigsby Top Personal Tax Payer
The tax assessors report an $810,000,600 rise in New York real estate value over the past year, totaling 5.4 billion, with personal property over 3.1 billion. Andrew Carnegie heir Emilie Grigsby leads personal assessments at 590,900, followed by John D. Rockefeller and Russell Sage, while notable names like Platt and Mohr Wood appear among high taxpayers.
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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
Emre Grigsby
Grigsby
Charles Lo Yehes
Sinoois
Sloan
TTS
Sal Gromer
Tonio Platt
Mohr Wood
Alan Wol
RO McClean
Abe
Charles Mioophs
Parsons
Leo Republican Maite
Leah
Taxedoon
Taxedoon Vobpe Segalls | Tenry Corrielere For Par Stam and A Whlyem Ellis
Platt
Iscoon
Selen
Mail Train Wrecked Near Prin cess Anne Likely Tampered Switch
Train wreck near Prin cess Anne on the NYP&NRR due to a tampered switch. mail train with 5 77 4 bagc aboard derailed. several passengers injured but none seriously. wreckage details and names of victims and mourners listed with funeral notices and dates included.
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Princess Anne
Y.P
N.R.R
Pruins
Mitch Grin
Joan Manton
Bringtes
Anel
Health Office Record Deaths and Hospital Stays 1890s
Fragmented entry lists multiple hospital events and patient statuses including an elderly patient with ostomy, years of stay, and dates. Mentions Anacostia and Freedmen's Hospital, March schedules, and various ages from about 3 to 44 years.
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Anacostia
Admits Murder and Walks Free in Camden Case
Joseph Wisnieski confessed to killing Antonio Grobowski after finding him with his wife. Judge Garrison said a jury would likely not convict and ordered Wisnieski released with monthly probation visits, noting the man did not evade the charge and the state’s expense saved.
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Camden
N. J
Jan
Joseph Wisnieski
Supreme Court
Garrison
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Wisnieski
Antonio Grobowski
Wismeski
Kaiser Is Indisposed Keeps to Bed in Berlin
Berlim January 8 reports say Emperor William remains in bed with a slight cold and receives the usual officials in his apartment. Foreign Secretary von Richthofen is seriously ill from overwork and may be unable to resume duties for a long period, possibly prompting a change in the foreign office.
Denounce Massacres of Jews Meeting in London
A mass meeting at Queens Hall led by Jane Rothschild expressed indignation and horror at the massacres and outrages against Jews in Russia. Attendees included the Archbisho p of Westminster the Bishop of Ripon the lord mayor of London Lord Milne and other dignitaries.
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London
Jane lLora Rothschild
Queens Hall
Russia
Westminster
Ripon
Lord Milne
Lord Rothschild
Canterbury
Henry Campbell-Bannerton
Arthur J Balfour
Josep Chamberlain
John E Redmond
Alverstone
Case Against Frange Double Dealing with Sultan
Berlin prints a 42 page Moroccan pamphlet amid a long controversy accusing France of seeking exclusive control in Morocco and barring the Sultan from contacting other powers. German officials cite a Moroccan sovereign doubting French reform claims as Paris reports dismiss the German assertions as unproven while warning of French influence through Fez.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Morocco
Fez
Europe
Herr Wassel
Pez
Germany
Great Britain
France
Spain
M_ Thleasse
Sail Mulaf Abd-El-Azez
M Delcasse
von Buelow
Prince von Radolin
Paris
Fes
Count von Fattenbach-Ashold
Jane
Morotes
Count von Tattenbach- Ashold
French Morocco Policy Taint Discussed In Review
The excerpt portrays French intentions toward Morocco negatively, citing Count von Tattenbach-Ashold’s dispatch and the Sultan’s declarations as evidence of perfidy. Germany objects to Delcassé’s policies, arguing the book’s retrospective critique misses France’s shift toward conciliatory stance after his retirement, with some papers calling it a harmless libretto.
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Count von Taltenbach-Ashold
Count von Tattenbach- Aghold
Fez
Mo Delcasse
France
Morocco
Count von Tattenbach-Ashold
Germany
Tunis
M. Delcasse
M Delcasse
Destruction Nearly Splits Lawrence as Worden Rams Destroyer
The destroyer Lawrence, anchored off Pine Beach, sustained a V shaped hole in its port side after being rammed by sister ship Worden. Compartments filled with water, watertight doors held, crew activated collision procedures. Worden backed free and towed Lawrence to dry dock for repairs. officers refused to discuss cause or weather conditions.
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Specialtora
Washington Post
Norfolk
Worden
Lawrence
Pine Beach
Lamberts Point
Lieut Hart
Hart
Navy Yard
Rough Voyage on Atlantic Ashfield Arrives Eight Days Late
The British steamer Ashfield, delayed by storms since December 17 from Fowey, England, reached Boston today eight days overdue. Severe gales and huge seas caused deck damage and water flooding the forward hold, slowing the ship to a maximum of ninety miles per hour and washing fittings awry. Meanwhile the Spanish steamer Hercules, from Savannah, reported heavy seas on the voyage and jettisoning 1,000 cases of deck cargo after losing a propeller blade.
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Ashfield
Boston
Joan
Fowey
England
London
Hercules
Savannah
Stremen
Campaign in England Braces for Liberal Attacks at Rally
London reports rallying in Hastings Unionists defend against Liberal vigor as tariff reform and home rule dominate debate. Sir Edward, back from absence, signs dissolution proclamation with writs sent for new Parliament. Dilke issues fresh radical address to Forest of Dean constituents. Polls open January 13 at Greenwich amid triangular race for Unionist seat. last poll closes January 27. Fifteen cabinet veterans speak nationwide. Asquith and Lloyd George press tariff reform critique while Liberal attack turmoil on Unionist past decade.
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London
Jane
King Edward
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Privy Council
Charles Dilke
Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire
House of Commons
Greenwich
Hugh Cecil
Free Traders
Balfour
Herbert Henry Asquith
Joseph Chamberlain
John Morter
Lord Lansdowne
Board of Trade
Morocco
Charles
St Louis Printers Strike Ends With Compromise
Nine of the largest St Louis printing houses ratified a compromise with the typographical union, ending the job printers strike. The deal calls for a nine hour workday with the ninth year paid at 40 cents and all overtime at 50 cents per hour. Also notes the British steamer Puritan ashore near Haiss Denmark with assistance dispatched.
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St. Louis
Typographical
German British Rivalry Threatens European Future
A former cabinet minister and noted statesman in Rome argues in Corriere della Sera that the real antagonism is between Germany and Great Britain. He warns that war would ruin Europe and force a retreat of civilization, ceding dominance to America and Japan, urging eventual understanding between the two nations.
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Germany
England
Rome
Corriere Della Sepa
Great Britain
Europe
America
Japan
War clauses enter grain contracts amid Moroccan tension
Berlin reports in the National Zeitung that the Moroccan question has unsettled markets and led to war clauses in grain contracts plus war insurance in other sectors as precautionary steps. Imperial shares rose 6 pfennigs despite the scare.
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Berlin
The
National Zeitung
China Treats With Russia On Northern Manchuria
Peking reports the government has named Dr. T Tong to negotiate a bound on Manchurian frontier with Russia. The talks aim to limit frontier guards while merchants returning from Harbin note Russian troops grumbling about land distribution by the Emperor and soldiers missing their share in Manchuria.
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Peking
Dr. T. Tong
Foreign Office
Russia
Alanchuria
Harbin
Manchuria
Ready for the Cruiser Charleston to Welcome Bonaparte and Officers
Charleston prepares to host Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte aboard the cruiser Charleston with a harbor visit on Tuesday and a formal reception Wednesday. The city plans a public event budget up to 20000 dollars, a silver punch presentation, hotel entertainment, harbor excursions, fox hunt, and a dinner at Congressman LeGare's country home.
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Charleston
Bonaparte
Coast Defense Squadron
Congressman Legare
Norfolk
United States
Baltimore
Lynn Haven Bay
Logan's Grandson Among the Presidents Nominations
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. Several others listed from multiple states across Interior, pensions, land offices, and promotions, with army and navy promotions noted.
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Senate
Logan Tucker
Illinois
Marine Corps
W. F. Tucker
Pay Corps
U. S.A
John A. Logan
Indianapolis
Ind
Albert O. Marah
Morrin C Barrow
Douglas
Wyo
Eugene B Mather
Buffalo
Wyo Register of Land Office
Frederick W. Daniela
Postwasters
Connecticut
George D Carey
Sound Beach
Massachusetts
Henry Converse
Rutland
New York
Dayton H Whipple
Altamont
J D Dentaon
Greene
Ellsworth Sweet
Waterloo
Pennsylvania
Jacob R Evans
Nanticoka
Elmer S Hull
Montgomery
Samuel Sparr
Williamsburg
Howard B. Frankberry
Point Marion
Alaska
John P Clum
Fairbanks
Arkansas
Howard W Burr
Autos on Rural Routes
Postmaster General Cortelyou approved a plan allowing rural carriers to use automobiles on routes but reserves the right to order a return to standard vehicles if service is unsatisfactory. Carriers must maintain a fixed daily schedule to deliver patron boxes at roughly the same time each day.
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Cortelyou
de Graw
Palm Limited Opened on Southern Railway Route
The Palm Limited, inaugurated yesterday, arrived at Pennsylvania station at 6 53 p m eight minutes late. The train runs New York to St Augustine Fla over 1000 miles in twenty seven hours and carries sixty three passengers. Conductor Smithers, with twenty five years service, led the train which includes seven cars.
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Southern Railway
Pennsylvania Station
New York
St. Augustine
Fla
Palms and Pines
Southland
Smithers
The
Southern
Editors Attack Plan for Delaware River Survey
Philadelphia editors assail the Rivers and Harbors Committee and Chairman Burton for denying a 35 foot survey of the Delaware River. They cite failed invitations to hearings and accuse officials of misleading statements from local commercial and maritime groups. The letter to Maritime Exchange requests representatives go to Washington to address the issues and press for a hearing.
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Philadelphia
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Burton
Delaware River
Maritime Exchange of Philadelphia
Washington
E. Rotherwood
Philadelhhia
Congress
Bke
Boston
New York
Baltimore
San Francisco
New Orleans
Chicago
Buffalo
Piladelphia
Ohio Senators clash over patronage in Scotland consul move
Ohio Senators Dick and Foraker urge the Foreign Relations Committee to withhold action on Richard W Austin's nomination as consul at Glasgow. They seek delay to probe why Samuel M Taylor is being replaced and why a Tennessee appointee is chosen, signaling a broader Ohio feud with the President over federal patronage and recent Columbus customs guidance.
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Samuel M. Taylor
Ohio
Glasgow
Scotland
Dick and
Foraker
Committee On Foreign Relations
Richard W Austin
Tennessee
Tackhed
Taylor
Buckeye
Austin
Senate
Taylo
Columbus
Howard Munnington
Urbana
Tolumbus
Charles Pearce
Franklin County
Neithrr
Laylor
Soves
Senatons
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root kidney remedy ad claims cures
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It cites relief from weak kidneys and related ailments, with patient testimonials and a sales pitch for cent bottles, plus a free brochure offer via mail.
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The
Washington Daily Post
Kilmer
Walker
East Lynden St
Atlanta
Wilmer
Culberson and Morgan Introduce Rate Bills
Two Senate railroad rate bills were introduced. Culberson of Texas favors federal rate adjustments within 30 days for one year, with appeals to equity courts and consideration of property value. Morgan of Alabama seeks judicially enforced prohibitions on excessive rates and rebates, with damages in U.S. district court and appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Senate
Culberson
Texas
Committee On Commerce
Culverson
Mr. Morgan
Alabama
Morgan
Luau
United States District Court
United States Supreme Court
Mixed fact and law case heard by court and jury
A fragmentary legal notice lists persons and places associated with a court case on docketing and jurisdiction. Names include James Smith, Norah Richmond, Esther Anderson, and several others from Baltimore New York City Los Angeles and Virginia locales. The text references a State suit brought in federal court, with a general election legislative context and possible representation by a state attorney general.
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Fedecra
Jonn
Leiliggins
Batetimore
Heum van Doensen
New York City
Jaesepiine Williams
Los Angeles
Harry Jo Daly
Heon Louie Simms Olof B
Wesbeng
Esther Anderson
Joseph Carpenter
Evelyn van Ness Ashles Cline
Laura Sheets
Dovede Way
Hinton T
John F Eline
Johns Hopkins Hospital
W. R Atkins
Virginia
New York
James Wilkes
Dillon
S. C
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Snvie Rim
Ward Chase
Seerag
Health Office Record
Ateme Hospital
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W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J William Lee
Eid Mourin
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
FUS Fal Dinlc
Fourteenth Street NW
St Clara
Wredioas Liapel Telephona
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John R. Wright CO
Porera
George P. Zurhorst
East Gapttol St
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Kaiser
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Neuenahr
Frange
Sultan
Pariy
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Caid
Rene Vaillardier
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Rene
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Chamber of Deputies
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Mororce
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Healy
Timothy M Healy
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Armagh
Archbishop Walsh
Dublin
United Irish League
John Redmond
League
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Puritan
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Hais
Denmark
Boerse
China
C’h Sampson
C S Stanworth
Minneapolis
A Rust
Wait
J T Burwell
Navy
H R Insley
Wall
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Ror Batton
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la Bavole
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Neckar
Zea
Antwerp
Baron Ritchie Stricken
Lorion
Charles Thomson Ritchie
Ritchie
Logan
Postmaster General
Rock and Rye
To-Kalon
Palm Leaf Limited ON
DR. Kilmer & Coo
Binghamton, N.Y
Binghamston
N. K
Wilmer & Cabinet
Boosae
Graus
HUB Furniture CO
Gia Us
Schwartz & Peltman
Uvenue
Affieck
Storr
Pennsylvania Avenue
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