Governor Hughes calls extra session after adjournment
Albany April 23 The Legislature adjourned sine die after failing to pass key reforms sought by Gov Hughes including anti race track gambling measures and expanded PSC powers. Hughes orders extraordinary session for May 11 to push these reforms again. Hostility toward the governor ran high in both houses amid late night votes and speeches.
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Grady
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Man in Gallery Demands Senate Authority in April Scuffle
A man stood on a gallery chair during a Naval Appropriation debate, claiming to be head of the Senate. He was seized by Capitol police and restrained as he declared his identity as George Washington, saying he lives at the White House and insisting on his rights to direct deliberations.
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Washington
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Fairbanks Sand Ge ‘Ntlemen
Capitol
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White House
Divorce and triple wedding in Jersey City office
Mrs Mary A Nally Goring obtained an absolute divorce from Charles Goring of 41 Prospect Ave Brooklyn. The former spouses and two newlyweds Herbert Newton and Josephine Newton Nally, both from Brooklyn, tied the knot in a Jersey City lawyer's office with Justice F Edward A OPA officiating. The ceremony wed couples with complex family ties as witnesses joined them for a honeymoon departure.
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Charles Goring
Prospect Avenue
Brooklyn
Jersey City
N. J
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Herbert Hazel Newton
Ransom
Pansom
Goring and She, Who Is Now Mrs. Newton
Mott Street
Newark, N. J
Injured dog put down after Times Square attack
Rich ard Flumter of Philydelphia loses his bull terrier Bob in Times Square when the leash breaks and the dog is struck by a car. Crowds shout mad dog as the animal retreats to Forty first Street. Policeman Russo shoots to end the bull terrier’s suffering.
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Philydelphia
Times Square
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Knickerbocker Hotel
Broadway
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Ammonia fumes fill Hotel Seymour basement
Workmen under Engineer Charles Day overhauled the hotel refrigeration in the basement of the Hotel Seymour at 43 West Forty-fourth Street. A gauge connected to the ammonia tank exploded, releasing fumes that rose to upper floors. Day and the crew escaped as the fire department arrived and Day shut the valve, ending the danger.
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Forty-third Street
Sixth Avenue
Elmer R. Jenkins
Engineer Day
Dr Katz Missing Wife Pleads For Help
Mrs Ethel Katz appeals to police to locate her husband Dr Oswald W Katz who vanished April 16 from 185 East Eighty Fifth Street. She says jewelry and 397 dollars were taken. Katz is 37, slim, with chin whiskers and gold rimmed glasses.
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Jerome Lets Fly At The Newspapers Dinner Speech
William Travers Jerome at the St. George's Society dinner at the Waldorf Astoria condemns New York papers for sensationalism and advertiser influence. He criticizes scrutiny of a banker’s private life and presses for accountability, targeting public opinion shaped by headlines over facts.
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Roosevelt praises air voyage after balloon trip to Delaware City
Theodore Roosevelt Jr describes an army balloon flight from Washington to Delaware City with Capt. Fitzhugh Lee and Capt. Charles Chandler. The trip ends landing late yesterday, sparking talk of the President's own interest in upper air exploration.
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Charles Chandler
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Delaware City
Delaware Bay
Old woman claims likeness on silver dollars
In Binghamton New York Mrs Caroline Williams 80 says her face appears on all silver dollars as a Mint model. She recounts a wartime marriage to George Snyder of Albany and a life peddling goods in Philadelphia. A Mint artist allegedly chose her daguerreotype as the model. She has been placed in Broome County Almshouse.
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New York Times
Binghamton
N.Y
Caroline Williams
Broome County
Mayor Guthrie declines Pittsburg Baseball Club passes
Pittsburg mayor George W. Guthrie refuses annual city employee passes and bars council members from passes. Councilman Hugh Ferguson proposes a 75 dollar tax on all professional games within city limits. Barney Dreyfuss says the club will not issue passes and must follow its policy or close its gates.
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Death of Brooklyn Navy Yard commander on day of promotion
Commander York Noel of the Brooklyn Navy Yard died suddenly in the officers quarters the morning after his promotion to captain. He was 59, survived by a widow and two brothers, with autopsy to be performed by Dr. Lang. Noel, born in Cumberland County Pennsylvania, served in the Atlantic Squadron after graduating in 1874, and had recently returned from the Philippines. Burial will be in the Annapolis Naval Cemetery.
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Tacoma
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Philippines
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Cumberland County
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Roosevelt
Bureau of Equipment
Ward for Duke Heinrich Borwin Under Wardship
Grand Duke Frederick Francis of Mecklenburg Schwerin decreed wardship for his cousin Duke Heinrich Borwin due to squandering family fortune. He will receive only a small allowance and has recently left the army. Duke Heinrich’s father Duke Paul Frederick and his wife Princess Marie Windsch-Gratz have been under guardianship since 1906.
Remarkable Times article on President Roosevelt
The Times will publish a major study of President Roosevelt in the White House by William Bayard Hale. After a week observing the President in the duties of his office, the piece offers a vivid impression of his scenes and a personality the world regards as striking.
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Chesapeake’s flag stays in England at Royal United Service Museum
London reports reveal the Chesapeake flag from the 1813 clash was donated to the Royal United Service Museum by William Waldorf Astor after an auction in Debenham’s. The sale, marked by American interest, saw bids from Partridge Thorold and Ellis, with final purchase by Partridge for 4250 dollars.
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British Navy League
Arthur T. Ellis
Partridge
New York Times
Willian
K. Vanderbilt
J. P. Morgan
Atlantic City Liquor Licenses Threatened With Revocation
In Atlantic City on April 23, twenty license holders, a city council member, and a beach hotel proprietor were summoned before Mayor Bay to answer flagrant violations of resort regulations. They were warned to close all licensed establishments by 2 AM and comply with noise rules or face license revocation.
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Atlantic City
Cravath Home Fire Destroys Lattington Estate on L I
Fire swept Verator the Cravath country home at Locust Valley starting from a live coal in a dumbwaiter shaft. Firemen arrived after nearly an hour and the household, aided by locals, saved most artworks and silver. An unofficial tally values furnishings at about 160000 with total loss undetermined.
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Lattingtown
L. I
Paul D. Cravath
Locust Valley
Verator
Cravath
Long Island
Latest Shipping News Arrivals From Havana Hamburg and Guantanamo
Ships Morro Castle arrived Havana April 21, Nasgovia reached Hamburg April 2, and Winnie docked at Guantanamo as listed in current shipping notices.
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New Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Grape Juice Debuts
Dewey and Sons Co at 138 Fulton Street New York introduces Sparkling Grap juice a sterilized non alcoholic beverage marketed as a new drink option for consumers seeking a refreshing alternative.
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Marconi Wireless Bulletins From Briarcliff
Marconi wireless telegraph bulletins from Lozier headquarters report progress and results of the Elitr automobile race, to be received at the Times Building tower this morning and posted on The Times bulletin boards.
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Breiz Ibinel Drifts as Halifax Dispatches Search
The disabled French steamer Breiz Ibinel remains adrift in the ocean with three weeks overdue to New York. Halifax dispatched steamers Boston and Sobo tonight to search for the vessel.
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Victory for Prohibition in Illinois High Court Ruling
Special to The New York Times Chicago April 2 The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the local option law as constitutional delivering a sweeping victory to prohibition forces. Thirty five counties voted dry and sixty four partly dry with only one county allowing saloons. At the last election more than 1209 saloons were voted out of existence keeping prohibition in effect.
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Bootblack Greek Teacher Appointed at Shurtleff College
Thomas Kalends a bootblack at an Alton barber shop has been named critic of the Greek classes at Shurtleff College. An 18 year old graduate of Athens Greek High School he spends half a day weekly instructing Greek students in proper accent and pronunciation.
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Surgeon for Newport Dog
Miss Paulina Tc Roy French refused to have her pet dog killed after a leg fracture. She traveled to New York with the dog for veterinary treatment and will return Saturday with the leg in splints. Miss French is soon to marry Samuel Wagstaff of New York.
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McKinley Home to Become Catholic Hospital in Ohio
Canton April 24 The Bone of President William McKinley the notable porch and lawn figure will become a Catholic hospital announced today The property will be transferred to Bishop Horstmann of the Cleveland diocese for hospital use on behalf of Mrs Rosa Klover widow of a wealthy manufacturer She bought the home for 21400 after plans for a National memorial faded The house has been stripped of its mementos from the McKinley campaigns
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Boy dies after gang assault during game in Oyster Bay
George Bixbee eight of Oyster Bay Illinois died of pneumonia linked to injuries from a Wild West game. Reported that he was tied to a tree and beaten with sticks by a gang of boys hours before illness developed. Officials will investigate the incident and determine facts.
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Tornado Kills Three In Nebraska Towns
A noon tornado swept Cumming and Thurston counties killing three people and injuring others. Homes were wrecked near Pender, and bodies were found along the road. Telegraph wires were down and damage extended toward the Winnebago Indian reservation.
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Cardinal Gibbons Resting at Seashore
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore is staying a few days at St Nicholas Rectory in Atlantic City and does not expect to say Mass while here.
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Dorflinger Glassware Ad Offers Wide Variety
Advert says Dorflinger fine glassware available in great variety for use and armament.
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Briarcliff Rage Grips Greensburg During Race
Thousands watch as Briarcliff race triggers Greensburg chaos. Village approves 50000 dollar bond to indemnify against accidents while 1000 guards patrol course to manage drivers and crowds.
Race for Briarclift Trophy starts at Briaraif at 445 o'clock
The Briarclift Trophy race, donated by Walter W. Law, begins this morning at Briaraif. Twenty two stock cars from sixteen makes and five nationalities compete on a 32.4 mile circuit, eight laps totaling 299.2 miles, likely taking seven to eight hours to complete.
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Briaraif
Race for Briarcliffe Trophy Opens Under Guarded Pace
The Briarcliffe Trophy race began at 435 o'clock with heavy security as officials resolved past disputes. Cars from sixteen makes contested the event while Greenburg officials dropped objections after a cable exchange. Militia guarded the course of thirty two miles as thousands of spectators traveled by train and car to witness the spectacle and the foreign cars led by Cedrino in the Fiat capet drew early attention.
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