Paris Grand Steeplechase Fete Draws Notables From Across Nations
American and French guests flocked to Auteuil for the Grand Steeplechase with many prominent figures in attendance. NY society figures Mrs. Ruthven Pratt Mrs. Corey and Mrs. Lewisohn mingled with financiers, actors, and racegoers. Gaston Dreyfus won about $70,000 across bets on his horse Grosse Mere, while Oscar Lewisohn and Edna May enjoyed Paris sights before the Grand Prix.
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United States Steel Corporation
Oscar Lewisohn
Edna May
Paris
Abbaye de Theleme
Buster” Depew
Chauncey M. Depew,Jr
Champs Elysées
George Tyler
Mark Klaw
Charles Harris
Rich
Percy Williams
Frank Mills
Versailles
Auteuil
Ben Stern
Royal City
William Harris
Joseph Herbert
Daring Alpine Auto Ride by Bishop in Alps
Cortlandt Field Bishop of New York recounts a perilous Simplon Pass auto journey with his wife. Snow blocked tunnels forcing exposed cliff travel. safety rules and taxes across Germany, Switzerland, and Italy shape touring. Balloon and airship warfare comments close the dispatch.
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Bishop
New York
Paris
Alps
Simplon Pass
Simplon
Switzerland
Lausanne
Geneva
Germany
Italy
France
Pianos Represented by Weber Steck Wheelock Stuyvesant Lines
The excerpt notes the headquarters for the WEber Steck Wheelock and Stuyvesant pianos, each a representative in its class.
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Weber
Stuyvesant
Weber, Steck, Wheelock and Stuyvesant
Americans in London at Ritz and Carlton receptions
A group of Americans including Mr and Mrs F W Miller and Clarence Jones arrive in London and stay at the Ritz. An automobile party from New York at the Carlton plans a tour of Britain and beyond. George Gould Edwin Gould and Thomas F Ryan appear in travel notes with future Horse Show events and Ireland Ireland trips.
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Buster
Young Depew
Ralph Hickox
Royer
Elliot F. Shephard
van Wyck
Armenonville
Henry Ickelheimer
New York
Jacob Rothschild
Helen
Louis Kramer
Pre Catelan
Bols
NEW York Times Co
London
F. W. Miller
South Africa
Clarence Jones
the Ritz
Carlton
Palmer B. Morrison
C. Livingston Waterbury
L. St. John Butler
Miss Butler
John G. Butler
John Duveen
England
Scotland
Wales
France
George Gould
Ritz Hotel
Edwin Gould
Claridge
Thomas F. Ryan
Queenstown
Ireland
H. H. Getty
Miss Getty
Claridge’s
Peking
Shooting on the Governor General Roof Stirs Odessa Crowd
In Odessa a rifle shot on Governor General Kaulbars palace roof caused panic as troops sealed the area. A recruit claimed self inflicted arm wound to dodge service. another guard fired accidentally after being startled. authorities have not released an official report.
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Odessa
Rusela
Kaulber
Kaulbars
Camerees
Albino Sea Serpent Spooks Brooklyn Bay Anglers
Eyewitnesses report an albino sea serpent in Jamaica Bay near Bergen Beach Brooklyn with Uncle Sim Stoothoff claiming a ninety three foot white creature with a round head and whiskers. Dozens of amateur fishers and locals confirm sightings as evening falls and a white yacht mast washes ashore, fueling the Baymen’s feverish reaction.
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Bergen Beach
Brooklyn
Jamaica Bay
Sim’ Stoothoff
Garrison's Creek
Swale Marsh
Williamsburg Delicatessen
Sim
Willliams Burgers
Uncle Sim
Meyers
Kalkerlatin
Canarsie
8Im
Jim Eldert
Jim's
Jim
Swale
Chauffeur Edward Roshong Arrested on Jerome Avenue
Edward Roshong a chauffeur of 139 East Fifty fifth Street was arrested on Jerome Avenue near 174th Street last night by Bicycle Policeman Silverbauer of the High Bridge Station on a charge of ing There were two men in the gatomnOnlle earth tate oe erker ene aa iin Avenue She deposited 100 ash ball for the .
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Edward Roshong
East Fifty-fifth Street
Jerome Avenue
174Th Street
Silverbauer
High Bridge
Ing
Lady Arthur Grosvenor Travels as Gypsy to Ascot
Lady Arthur Grosvenor wife of Lord Arthur Grosvenor and sister of the Duke of Westminster travels incognito in a gypsy van through Oxfordshire toward Ascot. Her cambric-life voyage includes a two-bed van kitchen and a companion, with an 1803 marriage to Lord Arthur Grosvenor and ties to royalty.
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Arthur Grosvenor
the Duke of Westmin
Toma New York Times CO
London
Lord Arthur Grosvenor
Duke of Westminster
Syeira Lee
Oxfordshire
Ascot
Possib
England
Princess of Wales
Margaret Grosvenor
Prince Adolphus
Duke of
Doncaster
Imperial Yeomanry
Gordon Stakles
R. N
Arthur
Congo Annexation Debate Stirs Belgium
Brussels reports a Congo Independent State study accused of dodging Parliament's demands. Felicien Coster says Belgium must annex the Congo and that the Parliamentary Commission will uncover the true situation after annexation.
Union Heads Urged to Require Bonds for Officers
The Central Federated Union received a letter from President Samuel Gompers and Secretary Frank Morrison of the AFL Executive Council urging that at least one financial officer of each union be bonded for faithful duty. The note notes defalcations by treasurers and calls for bond requirements amid a labor movement.
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Central Federated Union
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Disorders in Kermanshap Over Election Disputes
Teheran reports serious clashes in Kermanshap tied to election disputes with significant casualties. Two factions split, with about 2000 people from the opposing side seeking refuge at the British Consulate. Belgrade notes the resignation of M Pasics ministry over failure to reach understanding with obstructionists.
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Teheran
Kermanshap
Belgrade
M. Pasics
De Martens Sees Hope for Russia Amid Crisis
Prof. de Martens provides a cautious defense of Russia claiming misread reports misstate security and finances. He argues dissolution of the Duma or borrowing troubles would not end Russia as revenues rise and strong leaders guide affairs. He notes patience and gradual progress despite crises.
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Cablegram
NEW York Times Co
London
de Martens
Russia
de Martens i
Red Cross Society
Confucius Reformer Sparks Liberal Shift in Peking
In Peking on June 9, the Holy Duke Yen descendant of Confucius announced support for modernizing education. He urged a memorial college include foreign languages sciences and political study alongside classics, challenging Chinese conservatives. Count Otani then met the Emperor with hopes to unite Chinese Buddhists in reform.
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Peking
Yen
Confucius
Shan-tung
Count Otani
Japan
China
Seek Serum Here to Fight Plague
Government acts vigorously to stamp out bubonic plague in Trinidad and has cabled to New York for large prophylactic serum supplies. The two cases were African children. Advertisements for The New York Times may be left at an office messenger or at the office rate.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
New York
NEW York Times
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