Roosevelt Lights Up London With Irish Luncheon
London papers devote columns to Roosevelts speech at Guildhall and reactions across the press. He meets Irish Nationalists at Carleton House luncheon led by John Redmond, avoiding Epson Derby and continuing a round of meetings with British officials and dignitaries.
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Edward
London
Roosevelt
Express
Telegraph
Man
Fest
Standard
Times
The
Egypt
the Chronicle
England
Carleton House
John Redmond
Epson Downs
National Gallery
Cecil Spring-Rice
Ainister
Sweden
Washington
Worpledon
F. C. Selous
Africa
Bull Leaders Jump Bear Side in Stock Market Turmoil
New York stock trading opened in panic as government moves to curb freight-rate manipulation unsettled traders. Bull leaders shifted to the bear camp, rail stocks like St. Paul tumbling amid broad selling. Washington probes who leaked word of potential rail rate actions, with Attorney General Wickersham and President Taft meeting to decide on next steps.
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United Press
New York
Martet
St. Paul
Washington
Wall Street
Wickersham
Attorney Wickersham
Taft
Increase in Boat Fares Angers Public
Passengers on New York boats protest a 20 percent fare rise from 60 to 75 cents and object to landing near South Avenue instead of Fairfield Avenue. The Bridgeport to New York service is run by New England Navigation Co., a subsidiary of New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
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New York
South Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
The
New England Navigation Co
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
Insurgents In Pursuit Of Lara’s Weakened Force
Reports from Bluefields dated June 1 say General Lara’s army is in full retreat as insurgents press the pursuit. About 600 worn and hungry troops remain, offering little resistance. The retreat sparked rejoicing at General Estrada’s headquarters.
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United Press
Bluefields
Burglars Loot Busy Millinery Store on East Main Street
Burglars familiar with millinery cases wiped out nearly $1,000 of costly goods at Co L Cziller’s shop at 705 East Main Street during the night. They ransacked shelves, boxes, and displays, discarding bulky items and leaving no clues. Entrance by front door key, back window opened as exit, police warn thieves may flood other cities for sale leads. The loss is estimated near $1,000. Cziller teams to inventory and publicize missing items to trace them. Best Bridgeport millinery shop damaged in a bold theft.
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Co L Cziller
East Main Street
Sterling
Clarence Streets
Cziller
Waterbury
Best Bridgeport
Lemberg Wins Derby as Neil Gow Fails to Charm Crowd
At Epsom Downs on June 1, Lemberg, sired by Cyllene, overtook Greenback to win the Derby by a short neck over Viscount Villiers's Greenback, with Charles O. Malley third. Neil Gow, expected rival, delayed the start and faded to finish behind. Roosevelt did not appear, disappointing tens of thousands.
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United Press
Epsom Downs
England
A._ Fairie
Lemberg
Cyllene
Neil Gow
Sharps
Charles O. Malley
Viscount Villiers
Greenback
Rosebery
Malley
Sconer
Tottingham Corner
Dillon
Colonel Roosevelt
King Edward
Minoru
Maher
O'Malley
Epsom Race Track
Downs
Edward
London
Castiere
H. P. Whitney
Minoru Wins as Mourning Envelops Big Race Day
Weather and mourning kept crowds thin at the Downs tracking event. Worl, Joy ner, and other horses faced rough conditions with gusts and rain. King Edward III formerly led the winner Minoru from the royal box amid crepe and purple ribbon. Notables like Richard Croker and Big Tim Sullivan observed, betting on Neil Gow and Lemberg despite security to guard against alleged drugging plots.
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Worl
Joyner
Costieres
London
Downs
Edward
Minoru
Richard Croker
Croker
Tim” Sullivan
Neil Gow
Danny Maher
A. Fairie
Lemberg
Roseberry
Quake Report Supposed 10 Be In Japan
A seismograph at St Ignatius College records a long earthquake from 1 01 to 2 20 AM. unnamed sources place the event in Japan or nearby islands. Also notes personal notices and local ads including marriages, sales, and a lodge meeting on June 1.
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Japan
United Press
Cleveland
St. Ingatius College
Stratford Oyster Co Sold to Sealships Oyster System
The Stratford Oyster Company has been sold to Sealships Oyster System Inc of New York. Frederick S Beardsley confirms the deal, valued in six figures, including dock property and plants in Providence and Greenport areas. Four boats and local crews will likely remain. the sale signals major industry impact but few immediate changes.
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Stratford Oyster Co
Long Island Sound
Sealships Oyster System, Inc
New York
Frederick S. Beardsley
Stratford
Pembroke Street
Providence
R. IL
Sealshipt Oyster System Inc
Beardsley
More Arrests Follow In Child Murder Mystery
Louisville news reports the arrest of Mrs. Joseph Wendling on a charge related to the murder of Alma Kellner eight years old. The body was found in an old cistern under a parish house at St John’s church after Alma left her home on December 8, 1909. A druggist witnessed her last sighting as she vanished. Police say further arrests are expected and the case remains active.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
St. John’s Roman Catholic Church
Clay and
Walnut Street
Alma
St. John’s
Auction sale of furniture and hardware June 2
Auctioneers Elwood & Son Inc. hold furniture sale at 171 John St at 2 pm and a big hardware sale at 10 am same day by Sives & Son. Other classifieds include milk route for sale, rooms for rent, and job notices, with a lodge meeting notice for Lodge No. 30 LAL for M. on Friday evening.
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Courtney
Wall St
John
John St. Elwood & Son
John St
A. Elwood & Son, Inc
Elwood & Son
John St. At
Morning Star Lodge
No. 1
S. of B
P. W. Pulver
Broad Street
J. H. Brown
Elwood & Son’ 'S, Inc
John It
John St. Sives & Son
John St. Elwood
Elwood & Salesrooms
Blwood & Son
John St. A
Stratford Ave
E. Elwood & Son
Allen
Lodge No. 30
Lal
Wickersham details prep of rail rate suit in secret
Washington reports Attorney General Wickersham recounts he began work Friday to halt railroad rate increases. He explains secrecy, the drafting of the bill of particulars, affidavits, and appointing Judson of St. Louis as special counsel. Grosvenor was sent to St. Louis at midnight to file the injunction with inter state commerce authorities.
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United Press
Washington
Wickersham
Hannibal
Grosvenor West
Omaha
Chicago
Department
AH. Hubbard
Sioux City
Judson
St. Louis
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Hosmer
Grosvenor
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N. Y
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Bridgeport Public Library
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Vack’s
S*o University School
Pratt
Fairfield Ave
J. N. McNamara
E. Main
Barnum Ave
Tom
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J. F. Welsh
Kossuth Street
Walter E. Marsh
Peter Hron
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Main St
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Howard Ave
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Geneva
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Olive St
Park Ave
George G
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Noble Ave
New England
Liberal Commission
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Dial & Ler of Co
Washington Terrace
Easton
M. Witrstein
Maplewood Ave
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Wall Stree
William J .Mead
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Warner Building
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