New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-08
ties those sterling qualities of heart and

mind that are raising New Yorks men OF
affairs high above the sordid maelstrom
OF mere money making is shown by his
wide and varied activities in social and In
stitutional matters In that sphere he has
placed himself upon a level which can be
attained by only few men in each Of the
worlds largest cities.
He is first vice-president OF the Harri-
man National Bank. OF which he was one
OF the founders and early workers VINO
built its deposits up from t3,5O0oN to
total OF 'S50O0Oo0 within the last two
years. He is "A director also of the Harri-
man National Safe Deposit Company.
In church circles he IL prominent as n
trustee OF st. Patrick's Cathedral ana
chairman Of the Calvary Cemetery com
mlttee He is In charge of the real estate
interests of the Catholic Church for Cardi-
nal Farley. He IS a director of the Little
Missionaries Day Nursery. St Joseph's
Day Nursery and Dominican Sisters OF
the Sick Poor. Catholic Institute for the
Blind. Madonna Day Nursery. in Cherry
street. and st. Vincent de Paul Society.
In clubdom he is a familiar and popular
figure. He is a member of the Lawyers,
Manhattan. New York Athletic, Andiron,
Pilgrims, Catholic and Army and Navy
clubs, also Of the Baltusrol. Apawamis,
Oakland and Knollwood golf clubs. the
Friendly Sons Of st. Patrick. the Ameri-
can Yacht Club and the Automobile Club
Of America and an honorary member OF
the Burgesses' Association OF Albany.
Mr.. Kennedy acted on a special COM
mittee Of five appointed by the Hon. Vic
tor Bowling TO increase the membership
Of the Manhattan Club. which committee,
through its efforts, increased the member
ship 442 inside of six mNnths.
Although the Kennedy city home has
been for many years on 5hth street near
Fifth avenue. he Is a prominent resident
Of Westchoster County during the summer
season. and there he E1s become identified
Enthusiastically with much OF the resi-
dental activi>5. He is director Of the
United Hospital of Rye. Port Chester and
Harrison. member Of the Westchester
County Fair Association and the West
chester County Horse Show. a trustee Of
the School Teachers Pension Fund of
Westchester County. vice-president OF the
Purchase Property Owners Association of
Harrison Township one OF the organizers
and treasurer of the Citizens League of
Westchester County and one Of the direct
ors and governors Of the Democratic club
of Westchester County. In the earlier
days, when he was fond of the Jersey
coast in summer, he was one Of the or
ganizers and an active member OF the
! Deal Golf Club.
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stamp somewhere upon every city. state
and national campaign. He is recognized
as one of the powers in Democratic
councils. His influence is exerted uni
formly upon the side OF progress and pub
lie enhancement, and on this account he
is found usually among the leaders of the
independents He rendered valuable SER
vice s an independent Democrat on the
fusion conference committee during the
mayoralty campaign of 1901 and his name
was among the few urged as the candi-
date TO head the ticket at the big meeting
I'm Cooper Union. He has been mentioned
for the mayoralty nomination at one time
or another in every campaign since that
time. He was one OF the organizers Of
/ the first Democratic club on the West
/ Side covering the district between seth
and l25th streets. and he served for five
years as the clubs e-president. Mr.
Kennedy was one Of the organizers and
treasurer OF the Democratic League OF
/ the State Of New York. In the West End
| Association, composed mainly Of realty
owners in the same section. he has been
an Influential member and the chairman
of some Of its most important commit
! tees. During the ceremonies at the OPEN
ing of the tomb OF General Grant, on
Riverside Drive, he was on the staff Ct
on the staff of the Governor Of New
York at the last Inauguration of Grover
Cleveland as President of the United
States He is also a member of the third
panel sherifs jury and a former treas
urer Of that panel.
| Mr.. Kennedy was q stanch supporter
Of Woodrow Wilson in the last Preslden-
tial campaign and was a member Of the
| Democratic National Finance Committee
/ for the state Of New York
! On January Ii. 1890, Mr. Kennedy mar
ried Miss Elizabeth Amy Warehouse
They have one daughter, Marguerite Amy
Kennedy.
! Mr. Kennelly'e winter home is at No.
/ so West 50th street. and his country home
is known as Kennellworth, at Purchase
/ n. Y, adjoining the residence Of the late
WhltelaW Reid