Room For All To Eat And Sleep In Buffalo
William Drysdale notes Buffalo’s plentiful lodging and dining options during Pan American Exposition season. Hotels and private room rentals abound near the fair, with transport links to the Exposition gates, downtown, and Niagara Falls. Prices vary by venue, with mixed quality across eateries, including a notable New York caterer attracting metropolitan dining standards.
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Buffalo
London
Aes City
West Amherst Gate
Post Office
Ellicott Square
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Fair Grounds
Main Street
New York
William Drysdale
London Banquet Echoes Anglo American Goodwill
Afternoon papers praise the cordial sentiments after yesterday's London Chamber of Commerce banquet with calls to display both flags in public spaces. The Times and other papers note hopeful cooperation in trade and shipping as leaders like Griscom and McKinley emerge in the dialogue. Henry White hosts a luncheon for Morris Jesup, Cornelius Bliss, and New York delegates, with envoy guests including Maitre Labori and Ambassador Choate.
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London
Chamber of Commerce
St. James’s
Empire
Cambridge
Oxford
Globe
Westminster Gazette
Times
Lord Lansdowne
McKinley
Brotherhood of Nations
Mr. Griscom
Great Britain
America
Griscom
Ambassador Choate
Mr. Brodrick
Corkscrew Lightning Dis played Near Aurora Oregon
Weather observer G Muecke reports a rare long lasting display of vertical lightning near Aurora Oregon over Marion and Clackamas Counties. He notes no thunder at first, then thunder arrives, with 2 hours 50 minutes of continuous lightning and vivid flashes, including corkscrew shapes and rare zigzag absence.
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Aurora
Oregon
Portland
Cascade Mountains
Court considers receiver for Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Accusations fly over George Francis Gilman estate with Edward Norton asking injunctions against George Hartford and Theophilus Gilman. Norton seeks a receiver as affidavits claim Gilman balance and Hartford half interest, with bonds and books showing disputed ownership and partnership since Gilman’s death. Further affidavits to come next week.
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George Francis Gilman
Supreme Court
Edward L. Norton
New York
George F. Hartford
Theophilus Gilman
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Norton
Gilman
Charles H. Brush
George F. Gilman
Mr. Hartford
Brush
United States
Hartford
John J. Crawford
Edward P. Brown
Chinese Indemnity Plan Involve Joint Yet Limited Guarantees
Diplomats from most European nations and Secretary Hay discussed the Chinese indemnity on Diplomatic Day. The plan, or modus vivendi, likely adopts joint and several guarantees with each power bearing only its share, while the United States cap remains at 25 million dollars. Rockhill reports no step to reduce the total claim. the U S seeks a favorable reduction but will not reject full payment if others proceed. The Shanghai correspondent notes China instructs bonds be prepared to pay the indemnity.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Rockhill
Peking
China
Ir. Rockhill
Peking Meetings Suspended Over Indemnity Dispute
Peking reports say Ministers halted meetings to gauge each government’s wishes while most favor Germany declaring an indemnity of 450,000,000 taels at 4 percent. German troop withdrawal seen as a pressure tactic. British and French soldiers clash tensions in Tien-Tsin as Gen Campbell and the French commander seek to curb further friction. Berlin notes Count von Werdersee resigns as Commander in Chief and leaves China via Tokio after attending French soldiers’ funeral amid tightened contingents.
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Peking
Germany
Count von Waldersee
Tien-Tsin
Campbell
Berlin
War Office
Pees Seer Ane
Une
China
Tokio
Cannibals Kill German Expedition Members on St Matthias Island
Berlin reports from N Guinea detail the massacre of twelve German South Sea expedition members on St Matthias Island. Only Dr Heinroth survived after a sudden ambush by cannibals during rifle cleaning. leader Dr Mencken, secretary Caro, and a sailor were slain.
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Mencken
Berlin
Tageblatt
N Guinea
St. Matthias
Dr. Heinroth
Colonial Zeitung
German Colonial Society
Island of
Herbertshoh
New Britain
Mercke
Menke
Herr Caro
Heinroth
Cable from Che-Foo to Wei-Hai-Wei debated in Commons
In the House of Commons Sir Charles Dilke questioned if the agreement with the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company would bind Britain to resist US efforts to reach China directly. J Austen Chamberlain said laying the cable was essential and China had given no landing rights to other firms.
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London
House of Commons
Eastern Extension Telegraph Company
Che-Foo
Wei-Hai- Wei
Charles Dilke
United States
China
Great Britain
United Etre
J. Austen Chamberlain
Oceanic Returns to Liverpool After Propeller Damage
The White Star steamer Oceanic, en route from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown, returned to Liverpool after damaging a propeller. Repairs completed, she sailed again by 10 A M. Passengers include Mrs J Pierpont Morgan and Vivian Nickalls. Queenstown reports 250 passengers and 500 sacks of mail awaiting her arrival.
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Liverpool
White Star Line
Oceanic
New York
Queenstown
J. Pierpont Morgan
Vivian Nickalls
W. C. Endicott, Jr
Peking Relics Arrive at National Museum Display
The gate lock and key from the Sacred City of Peking arrive at the National Museum in Washington. Gift from Rev W T Hobart via Edwin H Conger, the U S minister at Peking. The iron cylinder gate lock measures 3 feet 10 inches with a 4 foot long iron key.
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New York Times
Washington
Peking
National Museum
W. T. Hobart
China
United States
Edwin H. Conger
Song Birds Within City Limits
The Portland Oregonian notes the law protecting song birds has increased their city presence. Robins forage in streets and yards fearless of traffic as they pull worms and nest in shade trees. Blackbirds and bluejays roam Lone Fir Cemetery on Memorial Day amid crowds. Even sparrows help by destroying insects, though their songs are less refined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregonian
Lone Fir
The Neutrality of Belgium Asserted by Five Powers
In the Belgian Senate, Foreign Minister M. P. de Favereau stated that Belgian neutrality is guaranteed by a treaty with five powers. He said independence and inviolability are protected to keep Belgium from becoming a battlefield, with guarantees intended to last.
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Brussels
M. P. de Favereau
Belgium
M. de Favereau
German Station in the Farsan Islands In Red Sea
Berlin reports the only truth in any Turkish negotiations claim is Germany acquiring a coaling station on one Farsan Island for the China transport service. The Farsan group lies in the Red Sea off Yemen and belongs to Arabia.
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Farsan Islands
Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
China Transport Service
Farsan
Red Sea
Yemen
Arabia
Loss in Antwerp Custom House Fire
Fire at the Antwerp Custom House and warehouse caused estimated damage between 1.5 and 3 million francs, largely uninsured. The blaze destroyed 280000 francs worth of American tobacco among other losses.
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Antwerp
Honor for Lord Milner Opposed by Council Vote
The Common Council at the Guildhall approved granting the freedom of the city to Lord Milner of Cape Town but faced sharp criticism. Opponent Mr. Morton blamed Milner for South Africa troubles and for British Dutch tensions.
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Lord Milner
London
Common Council
Guildhall
Cape Town
Morton
Great Britain
South Africa
House committee to study Commonwealth coinage plan
Melbourne June 6 The House of Representatives appointed a committee to report on best means for the Commonwealth to undertake its own coinage and adopt decimal issue. The Imperial Government favors the plan.
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Melbourne
Victoria
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Duke of Cornwall Sails for Auckland
The British steamer Ophir with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York aboard sailed for Auckland New Zealand at noon today from Sydney.
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Auckland
Sydney
Ophir
York
New Zealand
Elder W. W. Graham Longtime Pastor Retires in Mercer County
Elder W. W. Graham, who delivered his farewell sermon at Grape Vince Christian Church, Mercer County, led the congregation for sixty six years. Born August 14 1811 in the county he worked as a farmer his entire life refusing remuneration for pastoral services. He rarely lay ill never used tobacco or alcohol and kept a daily diary for forty years while residing on and improving his farm. A Democrat of the old school he cast his first vote for General Jackson.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
W. W. Graham
Vince Christian Church
Mercer County
That County
Graham
Hsorseback
R Graham
Gen. Jacksons
Noted Surgeon Dr Thomas Bond Ends Life in London
Dr Thomas Bond a famed surgeon and analyst commits suicide by leaping from a third story window at his home after a period of melancholia. Bond who treated the late Mr Gladstone was linked to investigations in sensational crimes including the Lefroy Lamson and Camp murders.
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Ilondon
Thomas Bond
Bond
Mr. Gladstone
Lefroy
Lamson
Sultan to Make Amends to Italy
Constantinople June 6 The Turco Italian friction over the Prevesa affair caused by Turkish authorities ill treatment of Italian subjects has been settled The Porte promises to indemnify the victims apologize to the Italian consul and punish the Turkish commandant at Prevesa
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Italy
Constantinople
Porte
Anti Clerical Play Electra Delights Spanish Audience
In Barcelona on June 6 the anti Clerical drama Electra, banned by the Church, drew immense crowds and loud cheers. Spectators shouted for liberty and opposition to reaction and Jesuits, prompting a republican street demonstration afterward through the thoroughfares.
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Spain
Barcelona
Dinner in London to Honor Miss Ward
Reginald Ward hosted a grand London dinner at Walsingham House with over seventy guests. Attendees included the Countess of Romney the Countess of Guilford and Lady Parker. The event is part of a series saluting Miss Ward on her return from the United States.
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London
Miss Ward
Reginald Ward
Walsingham House
Countess of Romney
Countess of Guilford
Lady Parker
The Loving Cup In Florida Vessel Aids Water Use
In Florida the loving cup is described as a vessel for water use though the text is garbled. The Jacksonville Times-Union note suggests political or civic content surrounding the term but the readable portion centers on the vessel’s function and its cultural context.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Lawsuit in Berlin Court Over Princess Amalia Finances
Anna Milewski, former Lady in Waiting to Princess Amalia of Schleswig-Holstein, sues Duke Ernst Guenther alleging loans to the princess and withdrawal of 20,000 marks plus interest. She claims Egyptian police involvement and theft of 30,000 francs by an American agent Walker to cover debts. The court orders a deposition from Prince Joachim’s adjutant in Cairo before proceeding.
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Berlin
First District Court of
Anna Milewski
Amalia
Schleswig-Holstein
Augusta Victoria
Ernst Guenther
Egypt
Malta
Walker
Cairo
Joachim of
Prussia
Count Bredow
Joachim
Woman and bulldog terrify shoppers on Twenty third Street
A white bulldog owned by Miss Sylvia Lyndon of 52 West Twenty sixth Street ran loose on West Twenty third Street causing panic as it chewed toys from a street vendor. The dog grabbed the peddler’s calf. Policeman Houck freed him. Lyndon compensated the vendor $2.50.
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West Twentythird Street
Sylvia Lyndon
West Twenty-sixth Street
Iss Lyndon
Houck
West Thirtieth Street
Lyndon
Columbia Student Killed at Williams Bridge
Frank O'Dwyer a 25 year old Columbia University student from 628 West Hundred and Twenty eighth Street was killed by a inbound New Haven Express at Williams Bridge after crossing tracks by mistake. He attended De La Salle Institute and had dinner with a friend Walsh before the tragedy. His body remained at the station into the early morning as investigators and a Fordham Hospital ambulance responded.
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Frank O'Dwyer
West Hundred
Columbia University
William’s Bridge
New York
New Haven
Hartford
de la Salle Institute
de la Salle
Berkeley Oval
O'Dwyer
Walsh
O’dwyer
New Haven Express
Fordham Hospital
Charles O’dwyer
City Hospital
Blackwell's Island
Willam’s Bridge
Stabbed by a Boy After Craps Game in City
John Cleary a 20 year old known as Copsey the Prizefighter dies after a pocketknife attack during a craps dispute at the Eighth Avenue stairs near One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street. Walter Lestrange, 15, a butcher’s boy of Eighth Avenue, is arrested after fleeing with his brother.
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John Cleary
West One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Street
Walter Lestrange
Eighth Avenue
Cleary
John Kelly
Copsey
Central Park
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Becker
Lestrange
J. Hood Wright Hospital
West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Ex Judge C Hines Dies In Indianapolis Career Of Law And War
Ex Judge C Hines prominent lawyer of Indianapolis died aged 65. Born December 10, 1840, in Sandy Hill New York, he worked in cotton mills before moving to Indianapolis in 1861 to study law. He served in the Civil War enlisting as a private and rising to Colonel in the Fifty Seventh Indiana, wounded at Stone River, retired in 1863, later elected circuit judge for Hendricks Marion Morgan and Johnson Counties in 1866.
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Indianapolis
Ind
C. Hines
Hines
Sandy Hill
Washington County
N. Y
Simon Yandes
Indiana
Stone River
Hendricks
Marion
Morgan
Johnson Counties
Coal Trust Plan Emerges in Indiana Under Sullivan Operator
Washington Indiana June 6 John Bays a coal operator from Sullivan visited to push a statewide coal trust. He secured options on coal interests in Davies and Pike Counties and announced the Consolidated Coal Company of Indiana with headquarters in Terre Haute. The trust aims at a 10 million capital with half in preferred stock and half in common stock to fund the purchases.
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Indiana
Washington
Ind
John
Bays
Sullivan
Davies
Pike
Consolidated Coal Mpany
Pinky
Terre
Suspicious Fire at Crosby Street Entrance Sparks Alarm
A fire was found at 2:00 AM in the entrance of a four story building at 163 Crosby Street near Bleecker Street. Investigators found kerosene-soaked oakum and excelsior arranged to spread flames up the elevator shaft. Police and fire crews contained the blaze. the Fire Marshall was alerted. The building, partly occupied, has burned before in the past two years.
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Crosby Street
Bleecker Street
Puck
Mulberry
Houston Streets
Casey
Oakum
Excelsior
The Book Satisfied the Chinaman
The article notes the long residence of Chinese immigrants and their limited progress in learning English, stating many have not had substantial opportunities or success in language acquisition.
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The
Portland Oregonian
Chinese and English dictionary books reach local readers
A Yeddo published large Chinese and English dictionary and a New York pocket edition with a reader and speller arrive for Chinese workers. Seid Back arranged many copies for local Chinese, aiding self study in canneries. A Chinese learner compared Chinese and English lineups, exclaiming “Me see one hog,” amid the learning moment.
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Oldendorf
Yeddo
New York
Seid Back
NYU Medical College marks epoch with Carnegie Lab and research journal
The Chancellor highlighted two milestones at New York University in the past year. He noted the Carnegie Laboratory organizing research and the creation of a quarterly magazine to disseminate results, calling this work more impactful for America than naval strength.
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Dallas
Texas
New York University
Carnegie Laboratory
America
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