Russian Lion Hackenschmidt Wins Two Falls in Madison Square Garden
George Hacken Schmidt known as the Russian Lion defeated Tom Jenkins of Cleveland in two straight falls to claim the world catch-as-catch-can title bid at Madison Square Garden. The match drew a large crowd as Hackenschmidt dominated with half Nelson holds in 31 minutes 15 seconds and 22 minutes 4 seconds for the two fall victory. Tim Hurst refereed with John J. O'Brien and Hugh Leonard as judges. Frank Gotch announced a challenge after the bout.
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New York
George Hackenschmidt
Tom Jenkins
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Jenkins
Hackenschmidt
America
Tim Hurst
John J. O’brien
Hugh Leonard
Frank Gotch
Iowa
Russian Fleet Passes Singapore in Morning Haze
A Russian naval division, including six warships and four colliers, was sighted off Singapore at 5 30 am. The squadron, under Admiral Nebogatoff, is reported near Malacca Straits and may be heading northeast to join Rojestvensky.
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Singapore
Straits Settlements
Malacca Straits
Nebogatoff
Rojestvensky
Nan Patterson Drugged and Ruled Nervous in Court
Nan Patterson lies a wreck, crying and unable to eat as prison physician Dr McGuire administers opiates to quiet her. He warns she will not be in a natural state for days while her bail remains unresolved. Her father John Patterson says fifty thousand dollars is ready for her release and plans to visit, but no bail action was taken yet.
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New York
Nan Patterson
McGuire
Cesar Young
Abraham Levy
District Attorney’s Office
Miss Patterson
Dr. McGuire
Nan
Patterson
Mr. Levy
Washington
John Randolph Patterson
St. Paul
Columbus Avenue
Sixtieth Street
Jerome
Firebug sets South Boston furniture fire at 3838 Broadway
Early this morning a firebug tried to burn a South Boston building at 3838 Broadway. Mrs. Kenneally woke her husband and roused residents including Mr. Romanofsky and Mrs. Stingel, saving lives as occupants fought and containment followed a rear door firebrand and excelsior pile near the furniture store of Benjamin Canner.
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South Boston
Broadway
Timothy Kenneally
Thomas Romanofsky
Peter Stingel
Casavant
Hyde and partners reject Alexander resignation as trustee
In a May 4 letter to President Alexander of the Equitable James H Hyde and W H M Intyre refuse to accept his resignation as trustee of the Hyde stock. They pledge to seek removal in court and demand an accounting of his administration of the trust.
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New York
President Alexander
The
Equitable
James H. Hyde
W. H. MclIntyre
Mr. Alexander
Hyde
Alexander
Mr. Hyde
cIntyre
James W. Alexander
Henry B. Hyde
James Hazen Hyde
William H. M’intyre
Officers Lost in Manila Lake Tragedy
May 6 report confirms First Lieutenants Juan A. Boyle and Charles L. Wood of the Fourth Infantry drowned yesterday while sailing on Laguna Lake near Manila.
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Manila Lake
Manila
Juan A. Boyle
Charles L. Woodhouse
Fourth Infantry
Laguna Lake
Smuggling Ring Found Hidden in Steamer Laundry Cargo
Inspector Paul Mason uncovered 21 boxes of gold leaf worth over $5,000 concealed in a laundry wagon from the liner Ivernia at Cunard Wharf. The 45 percent ad valorem duty on the metal totaled about $2,250. The driver denied knowledge, and authorities questioned ship officers as Mason pursues further details of consignor and destination.
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Europe
Ivernia
Cunard
Paul Mason
Inspector Mason
Mason
United States of America
Deputies Sworn In to Stop the Strike
Chicago unrest grows as Sheriff Barrett swears in deputies to back up police in the teamsters strike. More than 80 injured yesterday including a woman shot. governor may call in troops if needed. Employers push for state troops while mayor Dunne defends Police readiness and merchants align with the Employers Association.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Barrett
Cook County
Business Men’s Association
Clearing House Association
Mayor Dunne
Sheriff Barrett
Barrett
Dunne
Businessmen seek militia as Chicago riots escalate
A committee led by John G. Shedd of Marshall Field & Co. went to Springfield to urge Governor Deneen to call out the militia, while the Chicago Clearing House Association adopted resolutions noting increasing riots in the streets.
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Carson, Pierse, Scott & Co
Marshall Field& Co
South Water Street Commission Merchants’ Association
Employers’ Association
John G. Shedd
Marshall Field & Co
Springfield
Deneen
Chicago
Chicago Clearing House Association
Fair Local Forecast for Boston and Vicinity
Friday forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and surrounding area with light easterly winds. Clear skies and mild temperatures expected during daytime with gentle breeze and comfortable air.
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Boston
Brandegee Named for Platt in G A Session
Hartford May 5 At 2 o clock this morning Congressman Frank B Brandegee of New London was nominated by the Republicans of the General Assembly for the United States senator ship to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Orville H Platt The nomination came on the 37th ballot after an all night session marked by excitement The vote stood 128 with 120 needed for a choice McLean was Brandegee s leading opponent and three others were also voted for
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Hartford
Conn
Frank B. Brandegee
New London
General Assembly
United States
Orville H. Platt
McLean
Brandegee
Gibson Killed in R R Yard
Thomas Gibson a fireman from Norwood Central on the New York New Haven Hartford line was run over and killed in the Dover street train yard early today.
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Thomas Gibson
Norwood Central
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Dover Street
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Harvard Beer
Court Square
Elephone Main
Firebug
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Cobb, Aldrich Washington
Kneeland Ste
Treasury
Merchants & Miners’ Transportation Co
Juniata
RRH
Hirshfield
New England
Haymarket Sq
Mass
Jewett Pianos
Poe
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Steinert
Thompson’s Spa
Washington Street
John
James de la Hunte
State Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Platt
Gibson
R. R. Yard
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