Carnegie's Embrace of Peace and Wealth at Pittsburgh Ceremony
The New York Times special reports on April 11 in Pittsburgh, guests from the United States and abroad attend the Carnegie Institute opening with German and royal presence. Henry von Lowenfeld and Berlin architect von Thene preside as Carnegie extols the Kaiser, urging international peace. Carnegie’s impassioned extemporaneous speech reveals money’s value as symbols, not real possession, leaving attendees to ponder the meaning of wealth.
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New York Times
Pittsburs
United Stat
Clegie Institute
Gen. von Lowenfeld
von Thne
Berlin
Chelrie Heinroth
Carnegie
Gen. von Loewenfeld
Mos
Man Arrested at Carnegie Institute Visit Seeks Entry
In SBurg on April 11 an 83 year old Frederick Slagel, carrying an open pen concealed under a cuff, tried to enter the hotel lobby and was seized by Police Officer John Eddy. He claimed to want to speak with Andrew Carnegie about a patent for milking cows and was taken to Oakland Police for a check. Carnegie was not in the hotel. authorities heightened security around founders day events and Carnegie Institute visitors. Slagell is not known in Los Angeles, where the report is filed.
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Frederick Slagel
Slagel
John Edy
Andrew Carnegie
Oakland
Lesles
Cal
Carnegie
Slagel Picious
Ting
Carnegie Institute
Ree
Crawford Announces Beatrice Life Story and North Pole Prep
F Marion Crawford plans a new Beatrice life of the sixteenth century and reports on the Prinzessin Irene voyage. The article notes Rear Admiral and Mrs Volger Emir Sabbaghe Dr Gillman Mrs Hamilton V and others traveling toward Spitzbergen with Wellman for the north pole expedition.
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Marion Crawford
Prinzessin Irene
Beatrice
W. M. ‘Olger
Emir A. Sabbaghe
Syria
R.W. Gillman
Hamilton V
North Pole
la Touraine
Spitsbergen
Mr. On
C. F. Bishop
Tha Aero Club of America
The
Aero Club
Wellman
Bishop
Spitzbergen
Hartman Returns to Prison to Serve Two Year Term
Thomas Hartman, who wandered with his ailing wife across the Far West, surrendered at Philadelphia’s Quarter Sessions and began a two year term for fraudulent stimulation. His wife died during their travels, and Hartman cited her illness as the reason he fled after a failed bid for a new trial in 1905. He expressed relief at returning to face punishment.
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New York Times
Padelphia
Far West
Thomas Hartman
Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
Hartman
Helene
Wiltbank
Fortman
Asked to be Hanged by a Fugitive in Georgia
A travel stained man about 45 years old, calling himself Angeles, surrendered saying he killed John Shhroeder in 1902 at Rains Dooley County Georgia. He claimed he was tried and sentenced to be hanged but escaped Americus jail by overpowering guards. He asked to be taken back for his crime.
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Angeles
Rain
John Shhroeder
Rains
Dooley County
Georgia
Americus
Dunham Dies in New Brunswick After Long Life of Service
Victor Monroe Dunham died suddenly at 83 in New Brunswick. He fathered twenty-one children, thirty in total, with all but three living and fourteen great grandchildren. Born in England, he moved to the city as a baby and lived there ever since, worshiping at First Presbyterian Church for 56 years with only two Sundays missed. He witnessed the 1836 tornado and never had a day of illness, while the family did the daily marketing.
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Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
W. M. Frew
Board of Trustees
Pittsburg
New York Times
New Brunswick
Victor Monroe Dunham
Roosevelt
Ohhildren
Mr. Dunham
Englishtown
First Presbyterian Church
Incubator Boy Custody Awarded by Illinois Court
The Ap Court of Illinois awarded custody of the famed World's Fair incubator boy to Mrs. Stella of Rochester New York. The decision, reported from Ottawa Illinois, centers on defending the infant’s rights with the mother, Charlotte Bleakeley of Lawrence Kansas, amid a tangle of elect tramatic court rulings cited by the United States Court as potential precedent.
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New York Times
Uis
Ap- Court of
Illinois
Stella
Rochester
N. Y
Thh
Ottawa
Ill
Harlotte Bleakeley
Lawrence
Kanle
United States
Cou
Latest Shipping News. Arrived Steamer Eva at Nassau
The steamer Eva reached Nassau on April 6 under tow by the wrecking tug I J Merritt of Seneca. Norfolk reports the arrival on April 10 with no further details provided.
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Eva
Nassau
I. J. Merritt
Seneca
Norfolk
Frick Plans to Succeed Penrose in Pennsylvania Race
The piece argues Henry Clay Frick will push to make Frick a U S Senator while Penrose remains home. It outlines railroad influence, Roosevelts standing, and political realignments across Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Harrisburg as 1909 nears.
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New York Times
Harrisburg
Penn
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania Railroad
Henry Clay Frick
Penrose
Knox
Valley Forge
Mr. Frick
United States
Mr. Penrose
Roosevelt
Frick
Reyburn
Philadelphia
Broad Street Station
Israel W. Durham
Durham
McCrea
Pittsburg
Frick and
Gov
Stuart
Allegheny County
McNicael
Flinn
Allegheny
Supreme Court
Elkin
Pennsylvania
Robbery Attacks Two Men Near Criminal Court Building
Two men were held up near the Criminal Court Building as crowds gathered for the Thaw verdict. Louis Stein of 244 West 117th Street was beaten and robbed of 92 dollars and a gold watch on Broadway near Grand Street. John Jackson of Troy, New York, required hospital care after four assailants relieved him of 28 dollars a watch and jewelry on West Broadway near Franklin Street.
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Criminal Court
Hudson Street Hospital
Louis Stein
West 117Th Street
Stein
West Broadway
Franklin Street
Baxter
Frederick Pabst Injured In Milwaukee Streetcar Collision
Frederick Pabst son of the late Capt. Frederick Pabst and Mrs. Leonard Barnickel were severely injured when his automobile collided with a street car in Milwaukee. Both were unconscious at Trinity Hospital with concussion of the brain after the 7 pm accident. The crash occurred as the car turned a corner and was hit from behind by a trolley, causing both to be thrown 150 feet before the car halted. Ambulances transported them. identities confirmed at the hospital.
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New York Times
Milwaukee
Wis
Frederick Pabst
Leonard Barnickel
Mr. Pabst
Harriman Comment Sees Union Pacific Reform Talk
Mr. Harriman declined to elaborate on a Times report that the Union Pacific Executive Committee could be enlarged or restructured to place management duties with several independent figures. At a Southern Pacific Directors meeting, old officers including Harriman were re elected for the coming year.
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BR. H. Harriman
Union Pacific Executive Committee
Harriman
Tom Times
Union Pacifico Executive Committee
Mr. Harriman
Southern Pacific Railroad
Arriman
Railroad bill passes in Senate after long debate
In Trenton on April 11 the Senate adopted the Senate substitute for the House Railroad Commission bill, making the commission functions administrative amid a Democratic caucus to reject the emasculated measure. The Senate then approved the Assembly demurrage bill allowing railroads to charge up to $1 per day after three days for detained cars or used track, with Sunday excluded.
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New York Times
Trenton
N. J
Senate
House Railroad Commission
House Democrats
Assembly
Two-Cent Rate Bill Clears Michigan House With One Dissent
The Two-Cent Railroad Rate bill, already passed by the Senate, cleared the Michigan House with one dissenting vote. It lets Upper Peninsula lines and cheaper Lower Peninsula routes earning under $1,200 per mile from passenger traffic charge 8 cents a mile, while other roads must charge 2 cents. Gov. Warner supported the bill.
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Lansing
Mich
Senate
House
Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Warner
Joe Ullman Insane In San Francisco Case
San Francisco April 11 horseman and book maker Joe Ullman will be sent East by private car with Dr. Lustig to an institution for the insane. His condition is described as hopeless after two weeks of no improvement. Ullman rose to fame as the angel of the San Carlos Opera Company led by Marcus Mayer.
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New York Times
San Francisco
Joe Ullman
Lustig
Ultman
Angel
San Carlos Opera Company
Marcus Mayer
Kansas
Burlington
Ullman
el Paso
Alice Neilson
Los Angeles
Oakland
Uliman
Providence and Prosperity View by H H Rogers
H H Rogers expresses optimistic outlook in The Manufacturers Record noting Providence backs economic recovery. He warns agitation delays progress and calls for settled conditions and strong conservatism in government to sustain investment and development. He cites Wall Street as finance hub and highlights petroleum’s providential role.
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New York Times
Baltimore
H. H. Rogers
Manufacturers’ Record
Providence
Rogers
Dispute Over Trinity Church Edifice Sale
An injunction targets the sale of the Trinity Church building in Roslyn. Donor Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay, architect McKim, Mead & White, and liveryman William Sherard face legal action after the edifice was sold for 25. Vestryman Henry W. Eastman seeks to halt removal of the 1869 church and its furnishings pending court. The case, before Justice Carr at Mineola, hinges on parish property disposal rules.
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New York Times
Roslyn
L. L
Trinity Church
Clarence H. Mackay
McKim, Mead & White
William Sherard
Eastman
Pe Beye A Tee Pate
Verdict awards executors $398 089 against brokers
In Mineola New York on April 10 the Supreme Court Justice Carr awarded the executors of Major Joan Byrnes the sum of 398089.88 in a suit against Isaac B Newcomb Co of Manhattan for nearly a million dollars in fee securities.
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Mineola
L. I
Joan Byrnes
Isaac B. Newcomb & Co
Manhattan
Supreme Court
Carr
Fee Securities
D A R Convention Visit to Jamestown Exposition
Delegates attending the D A R Convention in Washington may travel to the Jamestown Exposition via Pennsylvania Railroad. Return departures from Washington are accepted until April 4 after purchasing validated tickets at the City Station Ticket Agent.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Woman Speeding Held After Fifth Avenue Stop
A woman claiming to be Mrs Norma Ellisson from the Dunlap Hotel West Forty fourth Street was stopped for speeding on Fifth Avenue near Fifty ninth Street. She faced four charges including speeding false license number no state seal and unlicensed machine. Bail of 2000 was posted by companion Robert Kamuski after police took her to East Fifty first Street Station.
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Norma Ellisson
Dunlap Hotel
West Forty-fourth Street
Sixth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-ninth Street
O’sullivan
Ellisson
Charles R. Ellisson
Bee
Martin's
Aldrich Will Is Proved In Norfolk Probate Court
The will of Thomas Bailey Aldrich valued at 185000 was allowed by Judge Flint. The widow Mary E. Aldrich is named executrix. The estate lists 35000 in real estate and 150000 in personal property with next of kin including Talbot Aldrich and granddaughter Lillian Aldrich. The will date is April 5 1904.
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New York Times
Boston
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Mail Explosion Wounds Saint Louis Clerk
A mail package in the St. Louis Post Office exploded during stamping. Clerk John G. Bayer lost a thumb and finger. The blast destroyed the package contents and most of the address except Independence, Mac.
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St. Louis
John G. Bayer
Independence, Mac
Congressman Favrot Frees After Grand Jury Refusal
Democratic Congressman George K. Favrot was released after five months in jail as the second Grand Jury declined to indict him for murder. Favrot had shot and killed Dr. R. H. Aldrich of Baton Rouge last November, with no charges proceeding.
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Baton Rouge
George K. Favrot
Favrot
R. H. Aldrich
Antwerp Boat Ashore Off Harwich In Dense Fog
The Great Eastern Railway steamer Brussels ran aground in fog off Harwich while en route to Antwerp. Sixty passengers were rescued this afternoon and cargo is being removed to refloat her. One previous attempt failed. the ship rests on a soft bottom and is not in danger.
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London
Great Eastern Railway Company
Brussels
Harwich
Antwerp
Berlin
Holland
Robbery Hits Mrs. Leslie Carter in Grand Theatrics
Mrs Leslie Carter reported her Halsmere private car robbed of diamonds and jewels worth 5000 dollars while she performed as Mme Du Barry before a matinee crowd at the Grand in Atlanta. A $500 reward is offered for recovery. the robber struck the boudoir as he searched for valuables.
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New York Times
Atlanta
Leslie Carter
Halsmere
Mme. du Barry
Grand
Terminal Station
Carter
Man Attempts Rail Obstruction on Oyster Bay Line at Roslyn
A 40 year old unidentified man placed ties on the Long Island Railroad Oyster Bay branch near Roslyn. Engineer Thomas Reilly halted Train No 132 as the pilot touched the obstructions. Passenger pursuit led to the arrest with suspect claiming Brooklyn address Philip Ketchum and awaiting sanity examination.
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Long Island
Oyster Bay
Roslyn
Thomas Reilly
John Briggs
Long Island City
Philip Ketchum
Gates Avenue
Brooklyn
Conner Tonee
Fifteen Killed as Canadian Train Wreck Near Chapleau
Fifteen people died and twenty were injured when a Canadian Pacific passenger train jumped a broken rail near Chapleau, 300 miles east of Fort William. Five cars derailed and plunged down an embankment. one submerged entirely while others burned as passengers remained trapped in wreckage.
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Fort William
Ont
Canadian Pacific
Chapleau
Here
Whistle Snore Merger Triggers Divorce Suit
In White Plains New York on April 11 a divorce case between Mrs. Henry D Archer and her husband moves toward trial in Westchester Supreme Court. The wife alleges cruel treatment claiming the husband slept poorly because she used a tin whistle to rouse him and break his snoring habit. The Archers are noted in White Plains with the husband employed at a local business.
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New York Times
White Plains
N. Y
Henry D. Archer
Supreme Court
Westchester County
White Plaina
Neusband
Bent Howard Willet
Ge Rieseer
Deporigi
Bitter fight in thaw jury for verdict
Thaw and jury clash as jurors deadlock 10 to 2 amid a tense cold trial. Thaw grows weary of delay and, packing his belongings in his cell, expects acquittal despite the majority's determined effort for a guilty verdict.
Jury Deliberations Drag On Over Thaw Trial Tonight
Thousands crowd the Criminal Court Building as jurors in the Thaw case remain locked in their room. By 1:30 this morning lights stayed bright while deliberations stretched past thirty hours. Rumors of holdouts spread as Justice Fitzgerald kept vigil and the jury resumed work after dinner in pursuit of a verdict.
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Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Justice Fitzgeraln
Criminal Court
Molineux
Sammel J. Kennedy
Dolly Reynolds
Nan Patterson
Bosswhiter
Jennie
de Oeichhan
Hannigan
David
Harris
Carlisle W
Patrick
Albert T
Guldensuppe
William
Webster
Burton C
Justice Fitzgerald
Broadway Central Hotel
Court House
Capt. Lynch
Justin Fitgerald
Thaw
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