Self defense claimed in fatal clash at elevated station
Oscar Mueller, a 28 year old German butcher, surrenders after admitting he killed Italian boxer Tempe at the Third Avenue Elevated station on Twenty eighth Street. He says he acted to escape a gang and save his life, as Pasquale Lovaglio lies mortally wounded and Lavaglia threatens to attack Mueller in Bellevue Hospital.
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Central Office
Goodenough
la Grue
Fourth
Driggs Avenues
Brooklyn
Oscar Mueller
Tempe
Third Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
Mueller
Kahn
Catharine Street
William Koenig
Marcy Avenue
Koenig
Thomas Erino
Cannon Street
Bellevue Hospital
Pasquale Lovaglio
Water Street
St. Gregory’s Hospital
Gold Street
Lovaglio
Bellevue
Fourth Avenue
Lavaglia
Italian Watchman Fires On Pursuing Crowd On Ninth Avenue
Detective Grady chases Michael Varino 19 a watchman for an asphalt firm after Varino fires on a pursuing crowd at Ninth Avenue and Twenty-sixth Street. James Reiley accompanies Grady to the station and accuses Varino of attempting to shoot him while others challenged the man for insulting neighborhood girls. Grady locks Varino up on a charge of attempted felonious assault.
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Ninth Avenue
Grady
Headquarters
Twenty-third Street
Michael Varino
Twenty-sixth Street
James Reiley
West Twentyeighth Street
Warino
Reiley
Wedded in Capitol Rotunda
In the Capitol rotunda today Early B. Palmore of Goochland County Virginia married his fourth cousin Lois M. Palmore who lived on a neighboring farm. The ceremony was conducted by Rev H G Spencer with a crowd of officials and visitors present.
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New York Times
Washington
Capitol
H. G. Spencer
Early B. Palmore
Goochland County
Lois M. Palmore
Fischer-Hansen Brief Opposes Dismissal of Indictment
Assistant District Attorney Smyth filed a brief before Judge Rosalsky opposing John F. McIntyre's bid to dismiss the extortion indictment against Carl Fischer-Hansen. The brief cites a statement by Fischer-Hansen to Joseph O'Brien of Philadelphia implying imminent criminal charges and boasting of his status as a top criminal lawyer.
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Smyth
Rosalsky
John F. McIntyre
Carl Fischer-Hansen
Joseph O'Brien
Philadelphia
O’brien
Civil Service Dinner Highlights Reform Debate at Astor
The Civil Service Reform Association held a dinner at the Hotel Astor after a business meeting. Speeches praised civil service, denounced large exempt classes, and accused Senator Patrick McCarren of using the Controller's office for political favors.
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Civil Service Reform Association
Hotel Astor
New York
Patrick McCarren
Controller’s Office
Corporation
Pendleton
United States
Congress
Ohio
States
Cl Service
Everett P. Wheeler
Civil Service Reform
Grover
Cleveland
Theodore Rooseveilt
George William Curtis
Dorman B. Eaton
Edwin M. Shepard
Joseph H. Choate
Elihu H. Root
Civil Service
Wheeler
Ernest R. Ackerman
New Jersey
Frank L. Polk
New York City
Civil Service Commission
Fullerton L. Waldo
Pennsylvania Civil Service Reform Association
Civil Service Reform Association reports on foiled legislation and growth of exemptions
The Civil Service Reform Association's Executive Committee presented its annual report at the Hotel Astor. It notes failed legislation, recommends more frequent meetings of the State Civil Service Commissioners, critiques the expanding exempt class including municipal court staff, and cites use of temporary expert clerks in the Finance Department with ongoing appropriations since March 1907.
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Civil Service Reform Association
Hotel Astor
Samuel Fi. Ordway
Roosevelt
Congress
Albany
Finance Department
Patrick H. McCarren
Grout
Metz
Foregone conclusion for Taft and Bryan in the coming presidential race
Missouri Governor Francis at the Hoffman House states Taft and Bryan will run as opposing candidates and he expects Missouri to vote Democratic. He praises Johnson but sees no other viable contenders and notes improving business prospects and crop conditions easing the panic-era confidence drop.
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David B. Francis
Missouri
Hoffman House
Taft
Bryan
Gov. Francis
Johnson
Two Presidents Sons at Founders Dinner Speak on Army Role
Major General Frederick Dent Grant and Dr. Lyon Gardiner Tyler addressed the annual Founders and Patriots of America dinner at the Hotel Manhattan. Grant framed the army as an instrument to pull the nation from trouble caused by diplomats and statecraft.
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United States
Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America
Manhattan
Frederick Dent Grant
Department of the East
Lyon Gardiner Tyler
William and Mary College
Casper F. Goodrich
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Grant
Edward H. Hall
Hall
Gen. Grant
Gen. Woodford
Army
Governors Island
New York
Woodford
Spain
John E. G. Higgins
St. George Society
Col
John W. Vrooman
Arthur ‘J. Birdseye
Connecticut Society of the Founders and Patriots
General Court of the Order
Admiral Dewey
Rollin Simmons Woodruff
Connecticut
Edward Franc Jones
Joseph F. Folsom
New Jersey
Clarence Ettienne Leonard
William Alexander Newman Dorland
Robert Hewes Hinckley
Pennsylvania
William Edward Fitch
George Frank Newcomb
William White Knapp
George Edward Scranton
James Albert Betts
Edward Lewis Ripley
Bryan Advice in Minnesota Ahead of State Convention
In St Paul Minnesota reports circulated that William J Bryan told Minnesota lieutenants to fight Gov Johnsons Democratic bid for the presidential nomination. T T Hudson of Duluth did not deny the word while Bryan leaders denied plans for a rump convention. In Washington Bryan declined to comment on the report.
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ST. Paul, Minn
William J. Bryan
Gov. Johnson
T. T. Hudson
Duluth
Bryan
Merchants
Committee On
Washington
Minnesota
Louisiana Division on Bryan Invitation in State House
Louisiana lawmakers debated inviting William J Bryan to address the House amid a split over the presidential race. The measure was amended to add Gov Johnson of Minnesota and Senator Culberson of Texas. A motion to table the matter carried overwhelmingly.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House of Representatives
William J. Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Culberson
Texas
Locke
Bryan
Denver
Senate Passes Bill Restoring In God We Trust on Coins
The Senate approved the House bill without amendment to restore the motto In God We Trust on United States coins. The action was taken on May 13 in Washington as part of congressional approval of the measure.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States
State contest offers 30 prizes for patriotic essays
The State Education Department announces that all scholars in elementary schools who have studied American history and civics are eligible to compete in a Grand Army contest for the best essays on patriotic subjects.
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Albany
N. Y
The
State Education Department
Tate
Military Assignments and Promotions Reported
The United Service from Washington on May 13 notes Capt. W. M. Park er of the Twenty-fourth Infantry retiring for examination in San Francisco and Major W. E. Horton going to Philadelphia to lead the general depot for temporary duty. Aboard details include Cols. F. Heath and R. Birnie and Majors T. C. Dickson J. E. Hoffer and J. H. Rice for Sandy Hook on May 18 to mark papers for officer grades. Lieutenant Commander M. J. Johnson reports to the Third Squadron, Pacific Fleet. Lieutenant Commander R. C. Bulmier to the Salem as navigator. Lieutenant Commander C. M. McCormick to command the Albatross.
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Washington
W. M. Parker
Twenty-fourth Infantry
San Francisco
W. E. Horton
Philadelphia
Quartermaster’'s Department
Ordnance
M. J. Johnson
Third Squadron
Pacific Fleet
R. C. Bulmier
Salem
C. M. McCormick
Maritime Vessel Movements and Routes Listed
Arrived Albany at Salina Cruz Glacier and Culgoa at Mare Island Wolverine at Cleveland Sailed Abarenda from San Juan to Bradford Rhode Island Porter Blakely De Long Thornton Tingey Scorpion from Key West to Fernandina Prairie from Colon to Charleston Glacier and Culgoa from San Francisco to Mare Island.
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Albany
Salina Cruz
Glacier
Culgoa
Mare Island
Wolverine
Cleveland
Abarenda
San Juan
Bradford
R. I
Porter
Blakely
de Long
Thornton
Tingey
Scorpion
Key West
Fernandina
Prairie
Colon
Charleston
San Francisco
Taft Leads Roosevelt in California Primary Returns
California unofficial primary results show 10,500 votes total with Taft holding a 296 vote lead over Roosevelt. Initial returns suggested Roosevelt would win the electors, but Gen. George Stone reports Taft now the preferred choice for instructing delegates to the Republican National Convention.
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San Francisco
United States
George Stone
Republican State Committee
Taft
Roosevelt
Atlanta poll shows strong backing for Roosevelt third term
A May 13 dollar dinner poll by Atlanta Business Science Club finds Roosevelt at 60 percent support, with Bryan 14, Hughes 7, Taft 6, Johnson 3. Democrats dominate the gathering, praising a potential fourth term to curb corporate abuses. Watson predicts Taft or Roosevelt renomination at Chicago.
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New York Times
Atlanta
Business Science Club
Roosevelt
Bryan
Hughes
Taft
Johnson
Thomas B. Watson
Chicago
Berry May Head Ticket In Local Option Gubernatorial Bid
Philadelphia dispatch reports temperance leaders predict the coming Pennsylvania gubernatorial race will hinge on local option. William H. Berry of Chester, former State Treasurer, is named as the anti saloon candidate with Democratic leaders backing him for his Capitol scandal exposure work.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
William H. Berry
Chester
Pennsylvania
Berry
Capitol
Ontonagon delegates back Johnson for president
At the Ontonagon County Convention in Rockland delegates were named to the State Convention and resolutions supported Minnesota Governor Johnson for the presidency. In Hillsdale the Democratic delegates to the State Convention were not instructed leaving the delegation open to Johnson.
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New York Times
Houghton, Mich
Ontonagon County
Rockland
Hillsdale
Lansing
Johnson
Timilty and Finnegan Chosen as Undeclared Delegates
In Boston on May 13 the Eleventh District Democratic Convention elected James P. Timilty and Fred A. Finnegan as delegates to the National Convention. A motion to instruct the delegates to vote for William J. Bryan was defeated. the delegates will go to Denver un instructed.
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Boston
Eleventh Congressional District
James P. Timilty
Fred A. Finnegan
William J. Bryan
Denver
Wallace Faces Democratic Challenge Over Seat Contested
May 13 Albany report says Henry A. McMahon may contest William C. Wallace’s election before Niagara County Democratic Board of Supervisors alleging improper seating. Delay could stall extra session race track bills. Senator Raines notes conservative Senate support for the Governor’s reforms remains firm amid illness affecting Foelker. Senate adjourned without quorum.
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New York Times
Albany
N. Y
William C. Wallace
Henry A. McMahon
Democratic Board of Supervisors
Niagara County
Wallace
Niagara- Orleans
Raines
Senate
Foelker
Brooklyn
Flughes
Agnew-Hart
Cassidy
J. Sleat Fassett
John-And-L
Wilcox
Auburn
Henemis
Assembly
Hughes Outlook Boosts Governor Hopeful Following Niagara Threat
Gen. Steiwart L Woodford head of the Hughes National League issued a statement on Senator Wallace's election. He cites Taft managers' past claims and the Tax trend as favorable. He lauds Hughes's letter on the Vice Presidency and Niagara threat, praising a fighter who wins and signals satisfaction with the governor's prospects.
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Steiwart L. Woodford
Hughes National League
Wallace
Taft
Gay
Hrushes
Niagara
Dte
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