Paris Bazaar Fire Claims One American Victim
Paris dispatch reports the Grand Bazaar de Charite fire in Rue Jean Goujon killed many, with 150 corpses recovered and 12 unidentifiable remains. Duchess d Alencon identified among the dead, her dentist confirming the match by gold tooth filling. One American, Mrs Porges, was seriously noted as the sole U S casualty. Funeral services set for Notre Dame with a cabinet credit planned for famine relief.
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Paris
Palais desindustrie
Duchess d’Alencon
Duchess d'Alencon
Austria
Ferdinand of
Orleans
Havanna
Louis
Alphonse
Bavaria
Philippe
Henriette
Belgium
Naples
France
Palais de UIndustrie
Hospital
Beaujon
Palais de l'Industrie
Porges
Weisweiller
Vienna
Milo
Comtesse de Castellane
Anna Gould
Bertillon
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
M. Faure
Pete Richard
chamber of deputies
jus Uce
M. Certola
M. Girard
New York Court of Appeals Bans Usury Schemes
The New York Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling declaring a note and chattel mortgage usurious and void in favor of Mary E Bratine against Julie Rossway and her father. The decision found clear concerted effort to evade usury laws, with elaborate documents used to conceal the true loan and estop the borrower from asserting the usury. The court ruled truth prevails over deceptive paperwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Court of
Justice Barret
Rossweg
Mortgage Decree in Cuba Extends Debtor Relief
Washington reports a translated decree from Captain General Weyler in Santa Clara on April 19 suspending mortgage foreclosures in Cuba. Interest on due debts is delayed until next March, with collection halted until then. Creditors may claim 50 percent in certain provinces if crops or homes were not lost, and standard interest accrues on extended payments through May.
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Weilers
Washington
state department
Weyler
Santa Clara
Cuba
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Matanzas
General Miles sails for Greece and other dispatches
General Miles has sailed for Greece. Police Inspector McLaughlin of New York is back on duty. Bishop Potter gave the Trinity jubilee address in New York City. Colonel Richard Lather’s $30,000 house in New Rochelle burned. Elbridge Gerry Spaulding, father of the greenback, died at Buffalo. Havemeyer and Searles trial set for May 17. Charles Stearns, 24, chemist from Maywood, blown to pieces making flashlight chemicals. Maritime collisions occur in New York bay involving the Terror, Penelope, Carlisle, and Bay Ridge. Two boys aged 7 and 9 buried by a sand bank cave-in at Somersworth.
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Miles
Greece
McLaughlin
New York
Bishop Potter
New York city
Richard Lather
New Rochelle
N. Y
Elbridge Gerry Spaulding
Buffalo
Havemeyer and Searles
Charles Stearns
Maywood
N. J
Bakers Strike for Eight Hours
Cleveland May 6 The Barkers International union has resolved to demand an eight hour day nationwide. The session approved resolutions, sent to a committee, and voted to abandon state branches so all funds go to national headquarters.
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Bakers
Cleveland
Barkers’ International union
wninn
Accidental Shooting Kills Woman in North Shaftsbury
In Bennington Vermont on May, Mrs. Augustus Griffiths of Arlington was killed at Lyman Hulet's residence in North Shaftsbury. The loaded shotgun discharged when the hammer caught on a projection as she carried it upstairs, blowing away the entire chest. She was a yearn of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Augustus Griffiths
Arington
Lyman Hulet
North Shaftsbury
Treaty Defeat in Senate Over Arbitration Pact
Washington May 6 Senate rejects general arbitration treaty with Great Britain by 43 to 26 amid strenuous debate. Detailed roll calls show 63 votes cast with 19 absent. final debate centered on territorial claims and possible American concessions. Sundry Civil Bill debate follows with Pettigrew amendment on forest reserves and president's land orders discussed.
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Washington
senate
United States
Great Britain
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Yeas
Allison
Bacon
Burrows
Caffery
Clay
Cullom
Davis
Deboe
Chandler
Clerk
Teller
Tillman
Turmer
Chilton
Sewell
Earle
Mantell
George
Berry
Aldrich
Cannon
Elkins
German
Murphy
Wolosti
Kenney
Alien
Bills of
Texas
England
Cuba
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Cleveland
Alison
secretary of the interior
Gorman
Carter
Rep
Montana
Man Killed as Freight Strikes Brakeman John Fitzgerald
Springfield Mass May 6 John J Fitzgerald age 35 of Westfield a brakeman on the New Haven and Northampton road was killed by a freight at East Hampton He fell between the cars and was so mangled as to be unrecognizable He leaves a widow and three children.
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Springfield
Mass
John J. Fitzgerald
Westfield
New Haven
Northampton
East Hampton
Naval Movements Reported From Washington May 6
The Bancroft has arrived at Beirut. The Petre sailed April 9 from Hilo for Honolulu and then to Ching. The Boston has arrived at Nagasaki and the San Francisco at Pires.
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Washington
Bancroft
Beirut
Petre
Hilo
Honolulu
Ching
Boston
Nagaraki
San Francisco
Pires
Fight in the L A W over Sunday racing secession on coast
President Potter reports California secessionists led by ex Chief Consul Kerrigan and ex Vice Consul Wynne oppose Sunday racing. Strong and Dwyer named to California division roles as the L A W vows an aggressive response. A court dispute over printing and legal fees accompanies the clash.
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New York
L B. Potter
San Francisco
George H. Strong
Francin ‘T. Dwyer
California
league
Potter
Pacific coast
Frank Kerrigan
Hugh Wynne
Robert M. Welch
National Racing board
national assembly
Strong
Wynne
Percy V. Long
division rights and privileges committee
Consul Strong
C. F. Kircker
Peterson
North Carolina
Mr. Kerrigan
Long Island
A. B. Barkham
Mott
racing board
Pension Bureau Appointments Trim Workload
Captain Charles W. Filler of Minnesota was named chief of the arms and navy survivors division of the pension. Treau and William Wilson of New York named assistant chief. Fifty of the 73 staff were detailed to other divisions, abolishing the fee section and shifting work to the record division. The board of review and adjudicating divisions will pass on attorney status, with the new division concentrating on criminal prosecutions and marriages and divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Bureau
Washington
Charles W. Filler
Minnesota
Harrison
arms and navy survivors
pension
Treau
William Wilson
New York
board of review
Retaliation Advised at Toronto Meeting
The Manufacturers' Association of Canada met in Toronto to affirm protection. President Kemp warned the Canadian government had gone too far seeking reciprocity with the United States. He urged tariff measures to exclude U.S. products that Canada can produce domestically if the U.S. legislates against Canada in the future.
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Toronto
Manufacturers’ association of Canada
Kemp
United States
Wholesale Grocers Fail in Baltimore
Baltimore May 6 William B. Meyer and Henry B. Christhill wholesale grocers trading as James Meyer & Co. at 131 Cheapside have made an assignment for the benefit of creditors to Walter B. Swindell. Bond fixed at 25000 with assets valued at 31250. Liabilities not yet estimated. Slow collections cited as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William B. Meyer
Henry BB. Christhill
Cheapside
James Meyer & Co
Walter B. Swindell
Pennsylvania Libel Bill Passes In State House
Harrisburg May 6 The House approved by a vote of 13 to 32 the libel bill drafted by the Pennsylvania Editorial association. The measure bars any defendant in libel prosecutions from being indicted for publishing the same libel about the same individual in more than one county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Editorial association
Trust Company Bill Benefits Small Cities Passed
The senate passed a bill allowing trust companies in towns under 100000 to operate with a minimum deposit of $30,000. The measure, reported from Springfield, Illinois, on May 6, aims to expand trust services in smaller communities.
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Springfield
Its
Tittnoin
senate
Resignation of Treasury Architect Tendered to Secretary
NW Washington May 6 William Martin Aiken of South Carolina supervising architect of the treasury has tendered to Secretary Gage his resignation to take effect July.
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Treasury
Washington
Wiliam Martin Aiken
South Carolina
the
Gage Big
Somersworth Slayer Kelley Details Bank Murder Plan
Kelley, the Somersworth Slayer, confesses further facts about the Stickney killing in which he planned to chloroform the cashier. He describes disguising at noon, carrying a bottle of chloroform, straps, and a wooden box for money. A large parcel with overcoat and iron bar helped secure entry, while Miss Swazey’s presence thwarted the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Miss Swazey
Berwick
Stickney
Wiliam H. Rich
The Chicago Strike Expands Across Cities
Chicago May 6 reports say the building trades strike has spread beyond Chicago with Plumbers' union and Junior Steam Fitters' union telegraphing work stoppages to St. Louis Syracuse Worcester Columbus Indianapolis. City tensions rise as master steam fitters refuse wage demands while many sign individual agreements.
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Chicago
Plumbers’ union
Steam Fitters’ union
St. Louis
Syracuse
Worcester
Mass
Columbus
Indianapolis
master steam fitters
Denver Gold Mining Convention Set For July Dates
Denver authorities announce an international gold mining convention to be held July 7 8 and 9 with Governor Adams as temporary president. Governors and lieutenant governors from several states will serve as vice presidents. Representation will include 30 delegates at large per state or territory and additional delegates from counties cities mining bureaus unions exchanges chambers of commerce and other groups.
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Denver
Denver chamber of commerce
Real Estate Exchange
Mining Exchanges
Adams
mining bureau
miners’ union
Mining Exchange
board of trade
chamber of commerce
Manhattan Cement Suit Sets Chicago Strike Damages Precedent
In Chicago on May 6 Judge Adams began the Manhattan Cement company versus the city of Chicago. It marks the first in a series of damage suits by railroads and others seeking about 1.5 million dollars for property damage from the 1894 Dehe strike riots.
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Chicago
Adams
Manhattan Cement company
Manhattan company
Open Saloons Spark Kansas City Controversy
Topeka May 6 Open saloons appear in the city for the first time in ten years provoking local unrest against the state administration. Several establishments with fine furniture have opened within a week. Governor Leedy refused to intervene, stating he appointed beard members per Prohibitionists’ recommendation and will not oversee their conduct.
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Kansas
Topeka
Maay
Leedy
Regulars on Practics March At Princeton Camp
Six hundred regulars of the United States army on a practice march from New York to Philadelphia camped on the outskirts of Princeton. Villagers crowded the encampment field to watch tents go up and campfires be lit. In the evening collegians and visitors viewed the army in camp with a band concert for university men.
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Princeton
N. J
United States army
New York
Philadelphia
Miners Strike Expands Across Tennessee and Kentucky
Miners at numerous stations have walked out in eastern Tennessee and southern Kentucky. About 3400 men are involved as trouble brews at Coal Creek. The Black Diamond mine may also strike. A meeting of miners and operators is set for Monday in Jellico to discuss the situation.
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Minera
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Kentucky
Coal Creek
mer
Bilack
Jellen Monnay
FIGHTING RENEWS IN GREEK TURKISH CLASH AT VELestino
Athens reports ten thousand Turks attacked the Greek position at Velestino with both sides claiming success. Telegraphs from Constantine and The Times describe Greek counterattacks at Velestino and Tartar near Pharsala, with Greek forces repelling the assaults and Turkish troops showing stubborn endurance amid harsh heat and rapid recoveries. A Turkish officer killed in a cavalry charge is noted, and a Greek schooner seizure linked to Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett yields potentially compromising documents. London reports war department expenses totaling 3.5 million pounds.
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London
Athens
Daily Mail
Velestino
Pharsala
Constantine
Velestine
The Times
Tartar
Smolenski
Velestina
Larissa
Mahmoud Bey
Itag
porte
Edhem Pasha
gulf of
Salonika
Eliin Ashmead Bartlett
Sheffield
Prrmus
Turkish Warships Move From Dardanelles to Lemnos
Salonika reports on May 6 that eight Turkish warships left the Dardanelles and, after sailing to the Cassandra peninsula, proceeded to Lemnos. Athens protests Turkish violence in Thessaly to the powers, dated May 6.
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Salonika
Dardanelles
Cassandra peninsula
Lemnos
Decision In Excise Case At Verona Hotel License
May 1 The state commissioner of excise says the Central hotel at Verona is entitled to a license under the amended law. The hotel was closed by the proprietor fearing a mortgage foreclosure. The 1898 law would have barred it, but the amendment keeps existing hotels within 200 feet of a church from prohibition if they existed by March 23, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fame, N
F. L. Wager
H. W H. Lyman
Lyman
Charter Signing by Governor Black in New York
Albany May 6 Governor Black signed the Greater New York charter. The signing pen and holder were presented to United States Senator Thomas C Platt and the booster to H C Duval of the New York Central railroad. The pen was an ordinary gold pan kept in the executive mansion.
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Greater New York
Albany
Governor Black
United States
Thomas C. Platt
H. C. Duval
New York Central railroad
Fourth class postmasters named in Washington dispatch
Washington May 6 report lists appointments of fourth class postmasters. In New York Cedarville C D Hopkinag Fatanah H W Kellogg. In Pennsylvania Imperial J O Kytey Macungie H J Hertsog Newhard C H Somers Straansstown W H Benge.
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Washington
New York
Cedarville
C. D
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Montreal
May
Dominion Bridge company of
Detroit Bridge and Iron company of
Detroit
Terror
Penelope
Ellis Island
Carlisle
Liberty Island
New York bay
Martin Ball
Eugene King
Somersworth
N. H
Racing Hoard
Secedes
Pharsela
Hellenes
Won—Sekoema
Sir Ells Ashmead Bartlem
Times
Constantinople
war department
Thessaly
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