Further Accusation Against De Plehve Debated by Press
A London Times New York Times special cable describes Russian denials about a supposed dispatch by Interior Minister de Plehve to forbid force in Kishineff riots. It notes French anti autocracy criticism and asks whether the governor sought authority to use force before replies.
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Bessarabia
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Massacre Dispatches Claim Russian Forces Aided Kishineff Attacks
Vienna reports Jewish refugees allege Russian police and soldiers helped disarm Jewish workers during the Kishineff massacre. Witnesses describe cavalry disarming robbers and police punishing Jews, while local magistrates acquit many Russian suspects amid anti Semite pressure.
Kishineff Meeting in Washington Calls for Jewish Travel Rights to Russia
About 1200 Washington elites gathered at the Columbia Theatre to condemn Kishineff outrages in Russia. Resolutions urged treaty-backed recognition of American Jews' right to visit Russia and highlighted contrasts between Russian persecution and US tolerance. Letters from figures including ex President Cleveland and Carl Schurz were read.
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C Allumbia
Kishineff
Russia
United States
Cleveland
Howard
Carl Schurz
Howard Wrot
Kishineff Massacre Linked to Anti Semitic Movement
The article cites Mr Schurz and Ex President Cleveland condemning the Kishineff killings as the natural outcome of anti Semitic agitation. It argues supporters of the movement share responsibility for the barbarous atrocities and urges clear denunciation. Cleveland’s views were reiterated at a Carnegie Hall gathering in New York with applause for his named participation.
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At. Kishineff
Davidovitch
Bessarabetz
Schurz
Cleveland
New York
American Attacks on Russia In U S Politics
Secretary Hay meets with President at the White House to discuss Russian American relations amid Kishineff and Manchurian incidents. Count Cassini and Ambassador McCormick prepare to brief, aiming for a frank understanding and restraint on attacks against the Russian government.
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Hay
White House
United States
Kishineff
Russia
Count Cassini
McCormick
St. Petersburg
Soo
McCormicck
Russian Police View Kishineff Horrors
The Christian Herald reports a June 4 reply from Loupoukain, Director of the Russian Police, describing the Kishineff riot as driven by tense Russo Jewish conflict and alcohol fueled crowds. It notes failures of local authorities, martial law, arrests, and military dispatches, with the government denouncing anti Jewish violence while resisting granting new citizenship rights.
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Kishineff
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Phunderers
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Siberian
Loupoukain
Modern Views on Matter at Berlin Congress
Prof Sir William Crookes spoke at the International Chemical Congress on June 5 presenting a dream of reducing all matter to one form of energy. He cited Davy Faraday Roentgen Bequerel and Curie, linking radium to the base of coarser elements and noting ether and electrical energy as future frontier.
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Berlin
William Crookes
Sir William
Humphry Davy
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Curie
The Perennial Dissolution of Matter in Nature
The passage muses on the transient value of investigations and the universal dissolution of matter. It links this to phenomena from glass rubbed with silk to sunshine and sea, suggesting matter may vanish when time ends and nebulae prevail.
German Tariff Muddle Slows Berlin Trade Talks
The Times Berlin correspondent reports stalled negotiations for commercial treaties with Russia Austria Hungary and Italy. Nations refuse to bow to Germanys autonomous tariff fearing a war that could disrupt 550 million pounds in annual foreign trade. Critics question Chancellor von Bülow while press criticism is seen as strengthening his position.
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New York Times
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the Times
Berlin
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Germany
Count von Biilow
Liberal Leader Denounces Chamberlain Tariff Reform
London June 6 Liberal leader Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman denounces Chamberlain tariff scheme as a diversion designed to hide government muddles. He criticizes the plan for harming workers and questions the old age pension bribe. He urges urgent scrutiny of the issue.
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London
Perth
Henry Campbell-Bahnerman
Chamberlain
Sir Henry
Liberal Party
Famine Grips Kwang-Si Province With Hunger Threat
Hong Kong reports Gov Wong of Kwang-Si estimates over one million natives starved in the territory. Distress rises as rice harvests come four to six weeks away. relief efforts face supervision hurdles and funds dwindle. Hong Kong Canton committees seek subscriptions while the new viceroy speeds to Canton amid severe conditions in Kwang-Si.
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Hongkong
Wong
Kwang-Sit
Imwang-Si
Canton
Kwang- Si
Kwang-Si
Assouan Dam Opening Doubles Nile Summer Supply
The Daily Mails Cairo correspondent reports that the opening of the Assouan dam doubled the Nile summer water supply, boosting irrigation for cotton and sugar crops in the region.
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Daily Mail
Cairo
Assouan Dam
Tas
Niles
Rand Labor Problem Sparks Indentured Labor Debate
The Rand Daily Mail reports a Japanese syndicate seeks 100000 laborers for Rand mines. Lord Milner tells an anti Asiatic deputation that indentured labor could be allowed temporarily under strict return controls, conditional on government permission and Home Office consent, noting European opposition would block the move.
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Johannesburg
Rand Daily Mail
Lord Milner
Salisbury in Hatfield House Forlorn Health Rumor Debunked
London reports say the Marquis of Salisbury was seriously ill at Hatfield House but inquiries showed the claim was exaggerated. A private secretary reported a chill, then betterment and a telegram stating good progress toward recovery with no alarm.
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London
Marquis of Salisbury
Hatfield House
Hertfordshire
Lord Salisbury
Hatfield
The Czar Visit Sparks Socialist Clash in Rome
In the Chamber of Deputies Signor Morgari claims Socialists would protest any Czar visit as Russia lacks a constitution. Minister Baccelli counters, saying the chamber must show courtesy and hospitality regardless of party.
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Chamber of Deputies
Signor Morgari
Italy
Russia
Baccelli
Chamber
Dog Dashes to Death After Jump From Window
A Scotch terrier owned by widow Annie Kerrigan of 2145 First Avenue jumped from a fourth floor window when left alone a shopping trip. The dog struck Henry Smith of 5128 Third Avenue on the right shoulder, dislocating it and sending him to Harlem Hospital where Dr Donovan treated him. The terrier had been Kerrigan's constant companion for years.
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First Avenue
Henry Smith
Third Avenue
Harlem Hospital
Donovan
Lee Os the
Diamond Dealers Enterprising Scheme Under Treasury Probe
The Treasury Department opened a probe into New York diamond firms after a hearing before General Appraiser Sharratts revealed a practice of importing stones through smaller ports to evade proper valuation. Norfolk dealer D. P. Paul imported 5 000 worth of diamonds later appraised higher, exposing how non New York ports can understate value and favor certain firms. The government faulted non New York appraisers and warned of broader industry impact if the method persists.
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United States
Treasury Department
Washington
New York
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Norfolk
Paul
Shaw
Two Versions of a Tragedy at St Vincent’s Hospital
George Tiindsay Kemp treasurer of the R G Typewriter Co died after a fall from a hospital window amid pneumonia recovery. Authorities face criticism over delayed treatment and alleged neglect while Kemp’s wife and father in law dispute hospital actions. Kemp had moved from Montreal to New York about twelve years ago and married Miss Le Roy.
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R. & G. Typewriter Company
Broadway
St. Vincent’s Hospital
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Quinn
Quinn Sid
Rourke
Louis C. le Roy
East Tenth Street
Mr. Kemp
Idaho man killed after dispute over hotel property
Weiser Idaho June 5 Word has reached this city of the killing at Lardo of Harry Emmons by H M St Cyr a mining engineer and expert of wide reputation Emmons and St Cyr were partners in a hotel at Lardo on the Payette Lakes and it is said had a dispute over the division of property Lt Cyr says Emmons first attacked him firing three shots.
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Weiser
Idaho
Lardo
Harry Emmons
H. M. St. Cyr
Emmons
St. Cyr
Payette Lakes
Lt. Cyr
Women Poor Identifiers
Frederick Van Dyke and Harry H Gross both twenty faced arraignment in Harlem Police Court for hugging nursemaid Rebecca Maloney in Central Park. Magistrate Crane discharged them after Mrs Hall pleaded, noting distrust of women's identifications. The incident included a claimed watch theft and varied accounts before the nursemaid’s positive ID.
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Frederick van Dyke
West Ninety First Street
Harry H. Gross
West One Hundred and Third Street
Harlem
Rebecca Maloney
Edward Hagaman Hall
Central Park
Crane
Quinn
Policeman Struggles Over Hearing in Court Case
Sent from court to court a police officer faced delays in having a prisoner heard. Magistrate Pool at the Essex Market Court refused to hear the case, causing Bernard J. Farrell similar trouble to Inspector Elbert O. Smith yesterday as he sought a hearing for his prisoner.
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Grand Street
R. Hoe & Co
George Bartlett
South Third Street
Brooklyn
Essex Market
Pool
Court of Special Sessions
Tombs
Hogan
Essex Market Court
Bernard J. Farrell
Elbert O. Smith
Boy Falls From Ice Wagon Into East River Near Ninety-First Street
Ten year old Robert Shannon slipped from an ice wagon and tumbled into the East River at Ninety-first Street. William O'Donnell, a nearby plasterer, leaped in and rescued the unconscious boy, who was revived by a boat crew from the Mill Rock Boat Club and sent home to Second Avenue.
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Ninety-first Street
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Robert
Willia O'Donnell
Avenue
Lakt
Roberts
Mill Rock Bo Club
Second Avenue
Parsons Withdraws Bid for Finance Chair Once McCall Seated
Alderman Herbert Parsons announced he would not protest the seating of Alderman John McCall as a member of the Sinking Fund Commission. Parsons formerly chaired the Finance Committee and retained a voting role after authority for selection was given. Tammany allies had recently named McCall chairman of the Finance Committee.
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John McCall
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