Vanderbilt Gems Arrive in Budapest After Theft
Countess Gladys Vanderbilt Szechenyi arrives with jewels from New York valued at 3,000,000 kroners in two strong boxes. One box held diamonds, the other other gems. a younger brother of Count Ladislaus Szechenyi, armed with power of attorney, seized the jewels and fled by automobile. The spoils are banked locally for safety. The couple also purchased Remete-Vasgyar castle and estates for 800,000 kroners cash, signaling plans for a country home and possible remodeling.
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Budapest
Gladys Szechenyi
New York
Ladislaus Szechenyi
Count Ladislaus
Szechenyis
Gladys Vanderbilt Szechenyi
Marriage of Prince Hollc de Sagan and Mme Gould Delayed
Paris report on the undecided date and venue for the marriage of Prince Hollc de Sagan and Mme. Gould. The delay stems from Jay Gould's will penalties and Count Boni’s objection to the match, threatening a custody-related challenge and possible court intervention.
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Paris
Prince Hollc de Sagan
Mme. Gould
Jay Gould
Not a Popular Appointment for State Bank Receiver
The Goldfield Tribune argues the District Court's choice of a receiver for the State Bank and Trust Company is unpopular. It notes alleged ties between the appointee and Rickey, claims of state involvement, and potential scandal in settling the bank's affairs with delayed, cautious disbursal of assets.
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State Bank and Trust Company
District Court
Thomas B. Rickey
Carson City
Rickey
Esmeralda
Goldfield Tribune
London to Paris gun promises electric bombardment advance
A Scottish inventor unveils an electric gun claimed to hurl projectiles at 30 000 feet per second from London to Paris. Colonel Maudy of the English army has witnessed the model and predicts realization. The inventor says leading English experts have tested the device and approved its practicability and recoil free operation carrying a 2000 pound shell without smoke or flash.
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London
Paris
F. W. Maudy
England
Admiral Evans Tells President of Cruise
Hear Admiral Bob Evans met with the President in Washington on May 26 to discuss the fleet's Pacific cruise and the fate of a bill affecting admirals salaries. The President expressed regret the bill did not pass, signaling consideration of Evans for a high position. Evans has slimmed about 50 pounds and plans to return to duties on the general naval board chaired by Admiral Dewey.
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Bob Evans
Pacific
Admiral Evans
Bob
General Naval Board
Admiral Dewey
Navy
General Funston Alters Alcatraz Sentencing Appeal
General Frederick Funston granted mercy to Private William Bowalda of Company A First Battalion of Engineers by reducing a dishonorable dismissal and five years on Alcatraz to three years. Bowalda had sympathized with Emma Goldman and attended meetings in San Francisco. The court martial's harsh sentence was softened after 15 years of service and good conduct.
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Frederick Funston
William Bowalda
Company A
Engineers
Alcatraz Island
Bowalda
Emma Goldman
San Francisco
Funston
Enters Parisian Society By Artifice
William Ellis Corey launched a campaign to enter himself and his wife into Parisian society. Instead of courting aristocrats at a chateau, Mrs. Corey was presented at La Boulie Golf Club near Versailles during luncheon. She impressed France’s elite, even drawing Grand Duke Cyril of Russia to a mixed foursome on ladies day, as Mr. Corey beamed at his wife’s debut.
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Paris
William Ellis Corey
Chateau
Corey
la Boulie
Versailles
Coreys
Grand Duke
Cyril of
Russia
Mr. Corey
Mrs. Corey
Must Deliver Registered Mail Regs Tighten Post Office Rules
Post Office Department warns postmasters to strictly observe registered mail indorsements directing delivery only to the addressee. If undeliverable, the item must be returned to the sender after the proper period. Secretary Wilson vows to stop selling storage eggs as fresh and will seize mislabeled interstate shipments. All eggs in cold storage must be labeled.
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Post Office Department
Fisk
Washington
San Francisco Examiner
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Gould and Harriman Relations in Railroad Dispute
A Wall Street summary notes ongoing differences among major railroad interests, with Mr. Gould open to participation alongside George J. Gould in scheme discussions. Rumors of a thaw with E. H. Harriman are denied as of now, suggesting no reestablished friendly relations between Gould and Harriman.
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Gould
Har
George J. Gould
Wall Street
Mr. Gould
E. H. Harriman
Burglar Proof Safe Installed In Newburg Bank
A bank in Newburg Island has installed a highly secure safe protected by a triple time lock and heavy masonry vault. The system resists forced entry by external blasts and is anchored by massive lugs to prevent unauthorized access. Washington issues warning about two counterfeit notes, a $10 greenback and a $20 gold certificate, noting poor workmanship. Legal blanks and location notices are available at the office.
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Newburg
Island
Washington
United States
Western Railroad Leaders Consider Harmony Plan Reform
Within the last four years questions linger about the two men. New reports say J. Gould and E. H. Harriman have conferred to harmonize their Western railroad enterprises. Harriman has shown a noticeable shift toward cooperation.
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Gould
Harriman
Western Railroad
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