Emperor William celebrates 25th reign anniversary in Berlin
The New York Times reports Berlin marked Emperor William II's twenty fifth anniversary with grand festivities. Professor Hintze disclosed the Kaiser destroyed Frederick William IV’s political testament to prevent a constitutional coup. Carnegie greeted the Kaiser at the Court of Confraternity, wishing twenty five more years of peace.
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Teace
Frederick William
Carnegio
Andrew Carnegie
Royal
Mr. Carnex
United States
Mr. Carnegie
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New York Tiers
Tellite Times
Customs Inspectors Suspended Over Smuggled Goods Case
Six customs inspectors in New York were suspended pending inquiry into the discovery of Chinese curios silk fabrics and other goods in their homes after the steamship Shimosa arrived from Chinese and Strait Settlement ports. The investigation led by Isaac Harris recovered items now held at the Appraiser's Stores. no dismissals have occurred and crew members may be arrested soon.
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Staten Island
Nelson H. Henry
Isaac Harris
Custom House
Henry
John Purroy Mitchel
Customs Fraud Inquiry Opens at Philadelphia Port
A U S Grand Jury began a probe into alleged customs fraud at Philadelphia. Officials allege importers benefited by passing items in as samples of no value, with hundreds of thousands of dollars involved. Robert S. Brierly, a former merchandise examiner, was charged for passing a flag valued at 50 as no value and is accused of handling over 400 imports similarly. Rodman Wanamaker’s store was involved as the flag was exhibited there. Wanamaker is not expected to be called as a witness.
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Customs Service
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John Wanamaker
Plans to Hibben Inspire Eighth Graders in New Jersey
Eighth grade pupils across New Jersey were asked to respond to a letter from Princeton University President John Grier Hibben dated May 20 1913. Hibben urged students to define future plans pursue excellence and stay true to convictions while helping others and keeping faith in God and man.
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Princeton University
Commissioner of Education
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John Grier Hibren
Jersey City Elects Fagan Mayor and Slates Patronage Roles
The five new Jersey City commissioners meet after election and vote Feason to be mayor as courtesy to the top vote getter. Feason becomes titular head while anti Wittpenn Democrats Lrensinger Hegue and Ferris take finance public safety and streets and water posts respectively.
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Mark M. Feason
George S. Lrensinger
Department of Finance
Frank Hegue
Public Safety
James J. Ferris
Streets and Water Department
Mrs Singing Sinclair Engaged to Poughkeepsie Heir
Special to The New York Times Kingston N Y June 16 The engagement of Mrs Upton Sinclair divorced wife of the novelist to Hughbert Halliwell of Poughkeepsie was announced at Woodstock Ulster County where the couple stay. Halliwell son of the late G W Halliwell a wealthy jeweler will receive 3 50 a week until marriage then 100 plus increases at the birth of a first child. The romance began at a sanitarium in Kingston where both were treated for nervous trouble. Mrs Sinclair came here before her former husband second marriage. Families have not yet finalized the engagement and the marriage is planned for a later date.
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Kingston
N. Y
Upton Sinclair
Hughbert Halliwell
Poughkeepsie
Woodstock
Ulster County
Halliwell
G. W. Halliwell
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Sinclair
Jersey City
Burglar Trapped After Robbing Pinchot House at Park Avenue
A thief who entered Amos Pinchot's Park Avenue home through a back door was foiled by Mrs. Agna Anderson and Crest the valet. He hid in a pantry closet until police arrived, with a Napoleonic era coffee pot one of the prized items recovered. Detective Joseph Ryan arrested the 27-year-old man from East 97th Street.
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Bitter War in West Virginia Scrambles Coal Market
A report frames the dispute as capitalist competition for coal in West Virginia rather than a labor clash, signaling forthcoming coverage in next Sunday’s Times.
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TIMES
Gamb lers Ejected At Polo Grounds In First Bid To Stop Betting
Yankees owner Frank J. Farrell led a crackdown at the Polo Grounds where gamblers were spotted inside and outside the stadium during the Yankees versus Tigers finale. Special Detective Thomas ONeill helped eject several bettors, with admission refunded. Officials vow a continuing crusade to keep gambling out of ballparks.
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Women Prisoners Puzzled Police Over Jewelry Theft
Two young women wearing diamonds and fashionable dress fled a Hoboken shoe shop after shoplifting accusations. Helen Hadden and Dolly Hadden, sisters from Manhattan, were found with $3,000 worth of jewels and $59 in cash. They claimed the items were for a reception. Bail set at $500 each for Hoboken court appearance.
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Bay Ridge
Brooklyn
Savannah Doctor Shot by Patient Then Dies
Dr. Guy O. Brinkley was killed in his Savannah private office by Miss Kate Kittles, a patient who then fatally shot herself. A companion, likely the dead girl's sister, waited in the anteroom as police were summoned. the motive remains unclear though the act appeared premeditated.
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New York Times
Savannah
Guy O. Brinkley
Kate Kittles
Brinkley
Anna Williams
Brinkiey
Miss Kittles
Evelyn Pat Street
Raid at Shibe Park Nets 38 Detained Spectators
In Philadelphia at Shibe Park opening, 38 spectators were arrested for betting on the Philadelphia Cleveland game. Arrested in the stands, they were taken to City Hall for a Night Court hearing after detectives staged the raid. Plain clothes officers concealed throughout the stands seized suspects as the game began.
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Shibe Park
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Johnston Would Reach First Base
Plank
Women Help Finance City Bonds Through Sun Paper Sale
In Baltimore on June 16, small investors mainly women bought city bonds at The Sun office, turning a planned 10 000 block into 966 000 dollars sold. After the over the counter campaign, the city withdrew its 90 bid as demand grew, proving Grasty found a new market for securities.
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Arthur T Lewis Killed In Indiana Car Crash
Arthur T Lewis wealthy New York contractor dies when his auto leaves a 25 foot embankment near Ligonier Indiana. He died at Lake Shore Station awaiting a train to Elkhart hospital. Chauffeur uninjured. Police probe disappearance of 750 dollars found on him. Lewis held position at W D Lewis Contracting Company born in Bernardsville New Jersey.
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South Bend
Ind
Arthur T. Lewis
New York
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Chicago
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Rockefeller Up Early Reading New York Papers
Special to The New York Times from Tarrytown New York on June 16 reports John D Rockefeller rising at sunrise to read the morning papers. His coachman wakes early, breakfast follows a short walk, and Rockefeller orders brook trout when needed. He continues his golf routine despite heat and is expected to travel to Cleveland around June 28.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
New York Morning
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New York
Cleveland
Turkey Trot on Imperator
On board the S S Imperator near Cape Race on June 16 the ship reported a 556 knot run and good behavior. Passengers who attended the dance praised the ballroom floor while the Turkey Trot was the favored dance of the evening.
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New York Times
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Cape Race
British battleship Magnificent grounds in dense fog
The British battleship Magnificent ran aground at the entrance to Plymouth Sound while returning from gunnery practice in fog. It was refloated by the rising tide and appears undamaged.
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New York Times
London
Magnificent
Plymouth Sound
Foss vetoes nine hour bill on street railway work
Gov. Foss vetoed a key labor bill that would ban street railway companies from forcing workers to endure more than nine hours in eleven consecutive hours. The measure had the support of all state labor unions and faced opposition in the Legislature.
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Boston
Bribe Indictment Shocks California Community
Charles Brcanbrach, 63, indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for allegedly offering a bribe to Senator John PD Works to secure the Santa Barbara postmastership. Arraigned and released on bail. he said his wife and daughter would testify that he meant no wrong. He compared the offer to small payments to bosses to win work.
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Los Angeles
Charles Brcanbrach
Federal Grand Jury
John PD
Works
Santa Barbara
Brcannach
Beef Prices Rising at Chicago Stock Yards
A sharp advance in beef prices at Chicago stock yards pushes cattle to 9.20 per hundredweight, with receipts down about 8,000 head from last week. Packers warn of looming beef famine though current prices remain below last summer's peak of about 11 cents per pound. Consumers face higher steak and roast costs as livestock prices rise.
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Chicago
Fire, robbery arson suspect held after Montreal arrest
Amon Funchon of Princess Bay Staten Island, accused of arson to hide a $3,000 jewelry and cash robbery at Jacques Dier’s Amboy Road home May 29, was arrested in Montreal. Funchon’s wife was held as a material witness. Louis Capillion was later charged with burglary. A third suspect was expected to be arrested.
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Princess Bay
Staten Island
Jacques Dier
Amboy Road
Montreal
Richmond Borough
Functhon
Funchon
Ditsch and
Arendale
Central Office
Louis Capillion
Huguenot Park
Dier
Thirtieth Street
Eighth Avenue
Lift Bridge Saves Boy From West River Peril
In New Haven on June 16 4000 spectators watched as 16 year old John Wololick was saved from drowning after becoming trapped under the Congress Avenue Bridge. Fire and police crews failed to free him until a trolley wrecking crew lifted part of the bridge, after cutting away sections. The boy was released at midnight after five hours imprisoned.
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New York Times
New Haven
John Wololick
Congress Avenue
West River
Explode $1.50 Wage Talk at Ipswich Mill Riot Hearing
At a mill riot hearing in Ipswich on June 16, evidence challenged Paulitza Bizou's claim of earning about 2 dollars weekly. Court records showed January to March wages from 6.99 to 8.42 per week. Bizou said she gave her wages to her father who told her she earned only 2 dollars weekly.
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Paulitza Bizou
Sayward
Judge Charles S. Cutting Resigns Probate Court Post
In Chicago on June 16 Judge Charles S. Cutting announced his resignation as Probate Court judge next September. He blamed recurring elections for his decision and said judges are judged by party affiliation rather than merit. He has served on the bench since a prior appointment.
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Charles S. Cutting
Cutting
Supreme Court will hear alimony dispute in Greenberger case
Justice Goff reserved decision on Theresa Greenberger's request for 3250 a month alimony while she seeks separation from Hugo Greenberger a Harlem shoe dealer. His lawyer C G F Wahle argued the husband is of means but 250 monthly alimony is excessive noting vows honeymoon trips to expensive Florida hotels created a false impression of wealth and she demanded a maintained standard in New York.
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Theresa Greenberger
Hugo Greenberger
Harlem
C. G. F. Wahle
Greenberger
Wahle
Florida
New York
Artist shoots burglar defending Lake George summer home
Glens Falls New York June 16 artist Harry F Watrous shot and killed a burglar Frank Cardinal of Hudson Falls who lunged at him in the dining room. Cardinal died at Ti conderoga Hospital. A brother Joseph Cardinal escaped through a window but was soon captured by a sheriff s posse. Mrs Watrous woke to a chair crash and Watrous confronted the intruder with flashlight and revolver.
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N. Y
Harry F. Watrous
Lake George
Frank Cardinal
Hudson Falls
Ticonderoga Hospital
Joseph Cardinal
Ice Strike in Heat Wave Paralyzes Cincinnati Ice Delivery
In Cincinnati on June 16 a threatened ice wagon strike amid 102 degree heat risks paralyzing ice delivery. Union demands seek $16 weekly for drivers and $13 for helpers with Sunday off. employers reject rises to $15-$18 for drivers and $10.50-$15 for helpers. The Ice Delivery Company and independents plan a united stand backed by bonds.
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New York Times
Cincinnati
Ice Delivery
Great Bear Spring Water Price Listing
Classified note advertises Great Bear Spring Water at a price of 60 cents per case containing six glass-stoppered bottles.
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Great Bear
Sulzer Attacks, Yet Visits Murphy Ahead of Special Session
A McCabe statement accuses Gov. Sulzer of secret conferences with Charles F. Murphy, the Tammany boss, as the Democratic leadership opens a direct primary battle. The report cites April 13 at Waldorf Astoria and other alleged meetings to press Sulzer to back Hearst, with Murphy refusing and urging party loyalty.
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