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Knickerbocker

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Knickerbocker , term used almost synonymously with the adjective "Dutch" in respect to Dutch families and customs and the Dutch region of early New York state. A History of New York (1809), written by Washington Irving under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, popularized the term. There was an actual Knickerbocker family that came from Holland c.1674 and lived chiefly in Albany co. Author not available, KNICKERBOCKER. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Knickerbocker
Knickerbocker a New Yorker, taken as a descendant of the original Dutch settlers in New York. The term comes from Diedrich Knickerbocker , pretended author of W. Irving's History of New York (1809). The term knickerbockers for loose-fitting breeches gathered at the knee or calf is said to have... Read more
Knickerbocker Theatre
Knickerbocker Theatre, New York, on Broadway, at the north-east corner of...Réjane , and John Hare . In 1896 it was renamed the Knickerbocker, but continued its policy of housing famous visitors, among...theatre was demolished in 1930. The Bowery Theatre was called the Knickerbocker for a short time in ... Read more

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Infant's killer given 12-24 years; State wanted longer term in Knickerbocker case
; George Knickerbocker, the man who killed his girlfriend...his sentence may be suspended if Knickerbocker successfully completes substance...Judge Carol Ann Conboy. And since Knickerbocker, 47, has been in jail for more than... Read more
Concord; Lawyers: time has passed Knickerbocker by; 22 years on, witnesses have forgotten stories
; As George Knickerbocker prepares to stand trial in the death of his girlfriend...gave detailed statements to the police about Knickerbocker have now all but forgotten him, and Knickerbocker's attorneys argue those gaps in memory make it... Read more
L.L Knickerbocker Successor Tries OC-Themed Energy Drink
; Remember L.L Knickerbocker Co.? It once was a publicly traded...dolls, jewelry and accessories. L.L Knickerbocker generated more than $100 million...chairman and chief executive, Louis L. Knickerbocker. Knickerbocker died from a heart... Read more
Concord; Jury convicts Knickerbocker in baby death; Manslaughter verdict carries 15-30 years
; A jury found George Knickerbocker guilty of manslaughter yesterday...5-week-old son. The verdict means Knickerbocker, 46, will spend the next 15 to...I see this as a big victory." Knickerbocker, who had watched the court proceedings... Read more
Interview: Brad Knickerbocker discusses the military hearing for two US pilots charged with involuntary manslaughter and the increase in military friendly fire incidents
; 00-00-0000 Interview: Brad Knickerbocker discusses the military hearing...friendly fire incidents is Brad Knickerbocker. He was a Navy combat pilot...TALK OF THE NATION. Mr. BRAD KNICKERBOCKER (Christian Science Monitor... Read more
Regulators Eye Swift Stock Climb at California's L.L. Knickerbocker.(Originated from The Orange County Register, Calif.)
; ...dramatic 1,200 percent run-up in L.L. Knickerbocker Co.'s stock in the last two months...Dealers contacted company Chairman Louis Knickerbocker in recent weeks, asking about the doll...8125 to $48.25 at Thursday's close. Knickerbocker said a lawyer from the SEC's market-enforceme... Read more
Knickerbocker's Strange `Squeeze'
; Has the "short squeeze" in L.L. Knickerbocker stock come and gone? Last week, the...short interest in Nasdaq stocks, and Knickerbocker's short-share total was 287,236 as...6-month-old stock's collapse. But tiny Knickerbocker, which had 1994 sales of just $8 million... Read more
Interview: Brad Knickerbocker discusses the standard practice of giving amphetamines to combat pilots to stay alert during long-range missions
; 00-00-0000 Interview: Brad Knickerbocker discusses the standard practice...amphetamines in the military is Brad Knickerbocker, a former Navy combat pilot...available to pilots? Mr. BRAD KNICKERBOCKER (Former Navy Combat Pilot... Read more
The legend of Washington Irving: New bio restores luster to 'Knickerbocker' author's reputation
; ...speaking Washington Irving wasn't the original Knickerbocker. That title really belonged to another man named Herman Knickerbocker. But more about that later. Andrew Burstein's The Original Knickerbocker is the first full biography in 70 years... Read more
California Collectibles Marketer L.L. Knickerbocker Takes $1 Million Charge.(Originated from The Orange County Register, Calif.)
; ...Mar. 29--Collectibles marketer L.L. Knickerbocker Inc. said Thursday that it would take...181,070 loss for the fourth quarter. Knickerbocker splashed into the news last year as...was hired in January. As a result, Knickerbocker will restate its financial filings... Read more

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