Gold Pot Joker May Not Laugh Last
Hatfield estate scandal unfolds as John Redmond confesses the gold pot tale was a gag spun with Melville Wygant. Redmond alleges a staged dig at the Hatfield house yielding a kettle, scuttle and old spurs, with Wygant pressing for the gold while legal papers and spurs are sought by agent Charles Schutzendorf.
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John Redmond
Melville B. Wygant
Port Richmond
Redmond
Wygant
Gov. Dongan
James I
James Hatfield
Hatfield
Charles W. Schutzendorf
Norcey
Achenie
van Name
Nicholas Muller
Darcey
Wyzant
Hatfield House
Grubers views on campaign power and public sentiment
Abraham Gruber, Republican leader in the Twenty first District, questions the feasibility of delivering large anti Tammany vote blocs. He cites past leaders like Seth Low and Alfred Steckler, stresses the need for strong personal followings and real issues over organization plus nonpartisan rhetoric to defeat Tammany.
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Abraham Gruber
Twentyfirst
Fifth Avenue
Republican
Greater New York
Citizens’ Union
John C. Sheehan
Jimmy
Twenty-first District
Beavers
Seth Low
B. F. Tracy
Charles
Alfred Steckler
Supreme Court
anti-Tammany
Tammany
Calcu Bea
Death on La Champagne Reported From May Self Harm
The French liner La Champagne arriving from Havre reports a steerage passenger Antonio Antonial, a native of his masert, committed suicide by hanging on May 30 in a steerage quarter aboard the ship. The Dover was burnt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Youn
Antonial
Hangin
Doar
Burt
In Foreign Lands The New Russian Loan Speculation
Continent's diplomats discuss a Russian loan floated through Paris bankers. M. Witt previously rejected borrowing and urged no loan. Some see the move as strengthening credit and assisting private railway construction in Russia.
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Rothschild
Paris
M. Witt
St. Petersburg
Ioan
Russia
Novoe Vremya
Exchange Gazette of
M. Witte
French exile returned to Paris sparks political clashes
The subject fled to escape and came back to Paris in the early sixties, openly attacking the Empire. He was arrested several times, confronted Trochu and Jules Ferry in 1870 at the Hotel de Ville, then joined the Commune. After amnesty by the Third Republic, he wrote for socialist outlets and continued attacks on republican government.
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Paris
Louis Napoleon
Hotel de Ville
Trochu
Jules Ferry
Third Republic
New York Delegation Visits London Stamp Royal Welcome
The Daily Telegraph lauds King Edward's reception of the New York Chamber of Commerce delegation. It argues British employers and workers should visit the United States to study American business methods and notes US Britain interdependence makes European industrial coalitions with Britain unlikely.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Edward
New York Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
United States
Fatal Storms Across Europe Hit Crops and Convents
In a tense heat over several days a continental storm system delivered heavy thunder and hail. Crops were destroyed at multiple stations and lightning deaths were reported, including three women killed when the Ursuline convent at Boppard on the Rhine was demolished and four people killed by lightning near Udine in Italy last Friday.
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London
Boppard
Ton the Rhine
Pocularo
Udine
Italy
U S Scandinavian Trade Growth 1890 to 1900
Frank H. Hitchcock reports U S exports to Denmark Sweden and Norway rose from 9 million to 29 million in the decade after 1890 while imports from the region stayed under 5 million in 1900. Denmark leads in exports. Sweden and Norway dominate imports. Agricultural products make up about 27 percent of imports and 70 percent of exports.
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Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Agricultural Department
United States
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Scandinavia
American Machines in France a Growing Trade
Consul Brittain reports in Volume II of commercial relations that Western France saw about 800 reapers mowers and horse hay-rakes arrive at Nantes last season. American mowers satisfy buyers and rising farm labor costs boost sales. meat choppers sold well with over 200 units moved after a New England factory exhibited them. Consul Covert notes American saws and wood cutting tools praised, while American wrenches struggle against cheaper German rivals. Agricultural implements bearing American names are popular at county fairs often made in France due to tariffs, with farmers preferring Ohio and Illinois harvesting machines despite higher costs.
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Washington
France
Brittain
Nantes
New England
Consul Covert
Lyons
Ohio
Illinois
American engines set record for speed on railway line
Consul Tourgee reports to the State Department that the fastest railway time is on the Washington to Bayonne route with 128 miles run in 128 minutes. He credits American mechanics and notes the honor of the record goes to American locomotives.
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Washington
State Department
Tourgee Jot
Bordeaux
Bayonne
Irish Soldiers Riot at Shorncliffe Barracks
A Dublin Fusiliers detachment rioted at Shorncliffe last night over imagined danger. A guard and Frayonnen ex were injured as shots were fired and barracks wrecked during a two hour disturbance.
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London
Shorncliffe
Dublin Fusiliers
Ear
Tridge
Frayonnen
Unveiling of the Bismarck Monument in Berlin
Berlin reports the unveiling ceremony of the Bismarck Monument is rescheduled to June 1 after the death of Count von Bismarck. The event, originally set for tomorrow, will proceed with heightened solemnity and state participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Berlin
Ane von Bismarck
Royal review marks national fete day in Rome
Large crowds gathered in Rome as King Victor Emmanuel reviewed the troops during the national fete day. The king conferred honors including the Order of St. Ann to distinguished figures, signaling royal appreciation and formal recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Remson Sarge Eee
Bignor Vanerese
Liberals Win Renewed Senate Seats in Madrid Elections
Madrid June 2 Liberals win 117 Senate seats while Conservatives secure 56 in today’s renewal vote turning the race in Spain’s upper chamber. One other person will eta a unclear result reported by the desk.
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Madrid
Spain Wields Economy as Reason for Military Attache Withdrawals
Madrid reports that Spanish military attachés at embassies and legations abroad have been withdrawn to save costs. The move affects representatives in multiple countries as part of broader budget cuts.
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Spain
Madrid
Preacher Dead in His Abram Craft Prison Cell
A Nassau County prisoner, 40 years old, serving nine months in Queens County Jail died unexpectedly in his cell shortly before midnight Saturday. Dr Platt attributed the death to dropsy. Cra, jailed on a third degree duty charge, had been a prisoner from Nassau Gone.
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Queens County
Platt
Nassau
Christian Science Denounced From Pulpit Sermon
Rev. Dr. F. R. Morse denounces Eddyism and Christian Science at Calvary Baptist. He lauds the Roman Catholic Church for standing apart from the cult and labels Christian Science as a danger to life morality and family sanctity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
F. R. Morse
Morse
Mrs. Eddy
Dr. Morse
Preacher Attacks Herron Social Apostolate in Grace Church Sermon
Dr Louis Albert Banks denounces Prof George D Herron and his New Social Apostolate in a Grace Methodist Church talk on One Hundred and Fourth Street. He contrasts tramp immortality with Herron’s marriageless ideals and warns of disaster from the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Albert Banks
Methodist Church
One Hundred and Fourth Street
George D. Herron
Herron
Anti English ex priest Finn lands in America
Thomas Vincent Finn, listed as J. F. Flavan, arrived aboard the Cunarder Etruria and entertained fellow passengers with anti English talks. A former Roman Catholic priest, Finn denounced England during the voyage and plans to work for Irish freedom in America. He studied at St Roman Catholic College and held charges at New Ross and Blackwater and has written on 1798 Ireland.
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Thomas Vincent Finn
J. F. Flavan
Etruria
Finn
Mr. Finn
Ireland
St. James’s
Albion
St. Roman Catholic, College
At . Land
Don
New Ross
Pastor Honored as Debt Is Cleared at German Presbyterian
The German Presbyterian Church on Hopkins Street near Throop Avenue Williamsburg marked the 10th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Arnold Winkelried Fismer’s ministry by paying off the church debt. Congregants plan a reception for the pastor in the church parlor and a memorial event in the German Post building will honor his tenure.
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German Presbyterian Church
Hopkins Street
Throop Avenue
Willamsburg
Arnold Winkelried Fismer
Poe
Deaths From Smallpox and Diphtheria in Williamsburgh Child
A three year old named John Keegan of North Seventh Street Williamsburgh died after contracting smallpox and diphtheria. The child was removed to North Brother Ylang yesterday and shortly after arrival suffered acute illness. The case was reported to the Board of Health for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keegan
North Seventh Street
Williamshburg
North Brother Ylang
Board of Health
Ex Gov Campbell Hints Taft Nomination in Gubernatorial Race
Ex Gov Campbell of Ohio speaking at the Waldorf Astoria last night discussed the Ohio gubernatorial canvass. He noted possible opposition to Gov Nash in poor health and speculated Taft might be nominated if Nash steps aside. He named Gen Orr of Piqua and Myron Herrick of Cleveland as potential figures in broader national considerations.
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Campbell
William Taft
Ohio
Waldorf-Astoria
Nash
Phili
Nas Wee
Nated
Orr
Piqua
Myron Eterrick
Cleveland
Herrick
Han
McLaurin to resign again in December bid
Bennettsville dispatch reports strong reasons Senator McLaurin will resign before Congress meets in December and ask Gov. McSweeney to name his successor. The plan aims to nominate a strong man aligned with Megers Bryan and Tillman to face McLaurin on the hustings in 1902.
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Charleston
S. C
Bennettsville
8.C
McLaurin
Congress
McSweeney
Megers
Bryan
Tillman
Senate
Bryah
Panerty
Columbia
Spooner deflects talk on 1903 presidential timbre
Wisconsin Senator Spooner declines to confirm or deny a run for the Republican nomination while noting no decision will come before summer 1903. The Times report links Taft as possible admin candidate and mentions Gov Odell and Roosevelt as other potential contenders.
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Spooner
Wisconsin
Judge Taft
Ohio
C. W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Odell
Roosevelt
New York
New York Times
Waldorf-Astoria
Bert Odell
Abrupt Ending Of A Runaway Horse Drive
A runaway horse pulling a survey sample dashed along Seventh Avenue last night with two young men and two young women aboard. At a sandpile near 142nd Street they were thrown into the heap and later the wagon and occupants overran to 155th Street where the horse plunged into the Harlem River from a coal pier. Police say the youths were George and Thomas Johnson and the young women Ethel Johnson and sister, all of Yonkers. The men walked away while the companions disappeared. The Johnson women lamented what mamma would say.
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Seventh Avenue
Forty-second Street
Fifty-fifth Street
Harlem
George
Thomas Johnson
Ethel Johnson
Yonkers
Miss Johnson
Playmate a Thief Arrest Follows Pier Altercation
Martin Kenny fourteen of 288 Front Street was arrested at Fulton Street pier for trying to steal a gold watch and chain from Joseph Bannon fourteen of 61 Ferry Street. Bannon says Kenny beat him with a stick during the attempt. Detectives Allen and Dissler of Oak Street Police nabbed Kenny after the struggle near the river. Four dime novels found on him. Kenny, a former messenger boy, has prior truancy arrest and once jumped from a window to escape. He had been sent to Gerry Society.
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Martin Kenny
Front Street
Fulton Street
Joseph Bannon
Ferry Street
Bannon
Kenny
Allen and
Dissler
Oak Street
Gerry Society
Indignant Brooklyn Residents Halt Rail Workon Union Street
Park Slope residents protested as Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company laid rails on Union Street under Nassau Railroad franchise. A lower court ruling favored the railroad, an appeal followed, and work resumed after a midnight Saturday start drawing neighborhood noise and injunction limits.
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Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company
Park Slope
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Union Street
Nassau Railroad Company
Rapid
Seventh and
Eighth Avenues
Nth Avenue
Ninth Avenue
Hackensack Jokers Foil Humane Society Agent
Walter Ely an agent for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was lured to a barn in Hackensack New Jersey by jokers who planned a cockfight raid. Police and a constable searched the barn but found no evidence of an impending event.
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Hackensack
N. J
Walter Ely
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Dowie Proclaims Theocracy In Wild Chicago Speech
Elijah Dowie declares he embodies prophet and kingly power and denounces churches, the pope, and democracy. He proclaims the government of God and urges followers to withhold tithes while 5,000 listen as he accuses clergy and press in a fiery platform speech.
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John Alexander Dowie
Sion
Cathlic
United States
Elia
Southern Pacific official denies transcontinental post offer
J C Stubbs traffic manager for the Southern Pacific staying at the Waldorf Astoria denies a San Francisco report of an offer to him as Commissioner of transcontinental roads with a 60000 dollar salary. He says no such position exists or has been offered and he will consider any genuine offer if it comes.
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Deutsche Revue
Count von Moltke
Brodrick
War Office
Prussia
Madagascar
Gallieni
Algeria
Indo- China
Galleni
Polrte
J. C. Stubbs
Southern Pacific
Waldorf-Astoria
San Francisco
Eastern Railway Maghatea
Northern Pacific
Thern Pacific
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Mr. Stubbs
Kansas City man arrested in Axoricide case
Jime 2 W H Klensmire was arrested in Kansas City Kansas after his wife was found dead in a Holton Kansas trench. The body showed a crushed skull from a club and investigators tied the husband to the May 19 burial and his disappearance. He claimed she committed suicide on May 12 and was later jailed in Topeka.
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Kansas City
W. H. Klensmire
Holton
Kan
Klensmire
Ensmire
Topeka
Texas
Klensmires
Couplin Klensmire
Shakespeare Murder Case Advocates New Evidence
Eight affidavits cited by lawyer Ovide Robillard challenge the conviction of “Frenchy” Beh Ali for the murder of the Old Shakespeare at East River Hotel. They claim Dane Frank, not Frenchy, committed the crime, and describe a key room in which the deed occurred. New claims dispute blood stains on the walls and note Danes’ movements around Cranford and the hotel.
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Frenchy
Beh Ali
Matteawan
Robillard
Dane
Frank
Sagneeere
George Damon
Eenoky
Mr. Bon
Cranf N. J
Cranford
Damon
Hast River
Themas
Jacob A. Riis
Waldron's dance hall not molested by police raid
About fifty couples danced freely at Waldron's "Little Coney Island" on One Hundred and Tenth Street yesterday afternoon and no raid occurred. Commissioner Murphy had threatened a Sunday raid. Police at the 125th Street station reported no orders to raid and the hall ran after midnight with beer and sandwiches sold.
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Commissioner Murphy
Waldron
Coney Island
One Hundred and Tenth Street
Boy Shot Playing Wild West On Seventh Avenue
Fourteen year old Stephen Heinke and a companion known as Moxie played Wild West on Seventh Avenue. Moxie fired a revolver loaded with blanks, wounding Stephen in the hand. Heinke was taken to hospital. Moxie fled and remained at large as police hunted for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Heinke
West Thirty-fifth Street
Moxie
Seventh Avenue
Heinke
Stephen
Rae
Ee Hospital
O'Connor
Detective travels from New York to St. Joseph in child abduction case
A detective left New York Saturday night for St. Joseph Michigan to locate Isador Roth, arrested there for abducting Rose Geist, daughter of A J Geist of this city. Roth reportedly confessed and may return voluntarily. Police HQ said the father is not wealthy, contrary to earlier reports.
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New York
St. Joseph
Mich
Isador Roth
Rose Geist
A. J. Geist
Roth
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