Italian Bomb Outrage Shocks East Side Neighborhood
A blast near First Avenue sent glass flying as panicked Italians fled to the wrecked building. Police detained two brothers, Stefano Garobolo and Antonio Garobolo, as suspicious after-hours witnesses provided conflicting leads. No injuries were reported and investigators pressed for a motive amid rumors of bank failures and religious tensions.
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First Avenue
East Sixty-seventh Station
Cooney
East Sixty-seventh Street
Stefano Garobolo
thAl East Fifty-sixth Street
Antonio Giarobolo
Building Department
Bureau of Combustibles
Antonio Salomone
Galletti & Genchi Bank
Stanton Street
Salomone
East Side
John Buzuffi
Iris Little Son
Buzuffi Bank
Pastor Evans
Presbyterian Mission -House
Sixty-third Street
Tie
Socialists Gain Ground Among Wealthy On Fifth Avenue
J Buvard Collins told Christ Presbyterian Church that hundreds of rich New Yorkers are ready to embrace socialism. He predicted figures of 460 000 socialist voters in the United States and argued socialism would end hunger and unemployment while warning of profiteers who would price air and gas. He cited Rockefeller and Carnegie as potential converts.
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Fifth Avenue
J. Buvard Collins
Christ Presbyterian Church
West Thirty- Sixth Street
Rockefeller
East Side
New York
Crowd at Gunness Farm Draws Thousands in La Porte
Crowds swarmed Mrs Belle Gunness farm in La Porte Indiana as skeletons of seven unidentified victims were shown at a temporary morgue. Excursion trains and lemonade stands drew visitors while a county grand jury prepared to hear evidence over four to six days with no report expected until week’s end.
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Laporte
Gunness
Grand Jury
Peace conference addresses mark second day
Philadelphia on May 17 saw church and theater addresses as the Pennsylvania arbitration and peace conference continued. Prof. Samuel T. Dutton of Columbia University spoke at Girard College and Benjamin Trueblood of Boston, secretary of the American Peace Society, spoke at Swarthmore College.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Samuel T. Dutton
Columbia University
New York Peace Society
Girard College
Benjamin Trueblood
Boston
American Peace Society
Swarthmore College
A New Method for Up-to-Date Men
S. N. Wood & Co. wholesale clothing firm sells directly to wearers at wholesale prices promising snappy styles and big savings by cutting retailer profits. Suits priced at 20 dollars retail can be bought for 10, and 30 or 40 dollar suits go for 15 or 20. Fit and quality guaranteed.
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S. N. Wood & Co
S.N. Wood & Co
Negro Voters Shift Toward Taft After Columbus Hall Rally
The article reports a swing of African American voters toward Taft after a Columbus Hall gathering in Brownsville and a mass meeting plan in Cooper Union. It notes Internal Revenue Collector C. W. Anderson’s influence, calls by Bishop W B Detrick, and speeches by ex Governor Pinschback and others as part of a renewed Republican allegiance.
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Columbus Hall
Roosevelt
Taft
New York
Republican Party
C. W. Anderson
Internal Revenue
Cal
Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Cooper Union
W. B. Detrick
Pinschback
Louisiana
Seores
M. W. Gilbert
Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Derrick
Flushing
Norfolk
Columbus_Hall
Alexander Waters
National Afro-American Council
J. Max Barpour
Chicago
Barbour
Juan Hill
Mass meeting call for colored voters in New York
The New York dispatch notes Bishop Derrick has issued a call for a mass meeting of colored voters to pledge support to the Republican nominee. Sentiment among colored Republicans shows a change, influenced by Foraker’s Brownsville omission and a New York court ruling on a discharged Twenty fifth Infantry soldier. Taft campaign managers urge a dignified stance toward fellow Republicans and seek to avoid attacks on the Secretary of War.
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New York Times
Ashington
Derrick
New York
Foraker
Brownsville
New York Court
Taft
Roosevelt Ally Faces Taft Bid Amid Convention Talks
Special to The New York Times reports on Roosevelt allies and Taft supporters at the National Committee subcommittee meeting. Beveridge was considered but Roosevelt’s influence loomed. Dolliver and Beveridge were eyed by factions, with Beveridge receiving White House talks and endorsement.
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New York Times
Ashington
National Committee
Tafs
Taft
Vng
Beveridge
Dolliver
2Zoosevelt
Secretary Root
New
Republican National Committee
Mr. New
White House
Beveridgle
Roosevelt
Woodruff Meets Roosevelt in White House Conference
Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of the New York Republican Committee, arrived from New York to the White House at 8:30 P M and left at 11 39 P M after a brief visit with President Roosevelt. He called on Senator Depew before departing. the purpose of the talks was not learned tonight.
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Tashington
Timothy L.odruff
New Yorkate Republican Committee
Roosevelt
White House
New York
Depew
Democratic Delegates Race Shifts After Bryan Weak Week
The New York Times reports a shift in Democratic strategy as Bryan's delegates face challenges. State conventions in Ohio Massachusetts Arkansas and Pennsylvania could split or contest Instructed delegates and unit rules. Page data notes opposition from several senators and upcoming conventions in Alabama Alaska Hawaii Washington California Michigan Missouri and D C.
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Bryan
Minnesota
Johnson
Ohio
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Missouri
Jeff Davis
Johnston
Alabama
Simmons and Overman
North Carolina
Smith
Maryland
Foster
Louisiana
Alaska
Hawaii
Washington
California
Michigan
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Wiseacres
Iinet Tose
Keystone State
Gray
Commonwealth Hotel
Harrisburg
Alabama primaries eyed as Bryan forces claim statewide lead
Montgomery May 17 Bryan backers predict a three to one or greater win in Alabama with a statewide majority of 60 000 to 75 000 and claim growing support across counties. Johnson supporters acknowledge Johnston's endorsement boosting hopes for victory in urban centers.
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New York Times
Montgomery
Ala
Bryan
Alabama
Johnson
Minnesota
A. G. Smith
Johnson Campaign Committee
Johnston
Prophet Bryan Cited At Yonkers Convention Adjourning
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew adjourned its fifteenth annual State Convention in Yonkers after praising Gov. Hughes anti-race-track gambling stance. Rev. James H. Freeman lauded Presidential candidates with Bryan named as the age's greatest prophet and Roosevelt hailed for integrity.
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Brotherhood of
Bryan
Folk
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Mr. Freeman
Taft
Democratic State Conventions Set Across States This Week
Democratic state conventions and primaries are planned in several states this week to select delegates for the Denver Convention. California Spokane Harrisburg Trenton Jefferson City Lansing Washington DC Phoenix Fresno and Alabama Florida and other locations host events with presidential elector and national delegate selections.
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Washington
Denver
Jeferson City
Michigan
Lansing
Democrats
District of Columbia
Arizona
Phoenix
Socialists pivot to prohibition in chaotic Chicago convention
In Chicago on May 17 the Socialist National Convention abruptly voted for absolute prohibition of liquor, then reversed the motion minutes later after a Milwaukee delegate warned of the error. The reversal shattered all prior speed records for changes of stance.
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New York Times
Chicago
Socialist National Convention
Aew
Milwaukee
Farm Hand Admits Five Shots Killed Sheppards
Freehold New Jersey May 17 Authorities say Frank Zastera a Hungarian farm hand confessed to firing the five shots that killed William B Sheppard his wife and servant Jennie Blendy He admitted taking money and valuables during a search of the house and said he planned only to kill Mr Sheppard as detectives pressed him through the night confirming the motive and sequence of events.
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New York Times
Freehold
N. J
Frank dZastera
William B. Sheppard
Jennie Blendy
Stokes
Stokes Zastera
Mr. Sheppard
Sheppard
Zastera
Hehhen
Mr. Stokes
Huron
Frank Crooks
Unemployed Relief Backed By National Committee
The National Committee for the Relief of the Unemployed reconvened at the Manhattan Lyceum to press Congress for a 150 million dollar public works relief. Delegates reported Roosevelt busy, while Gompers promised to confer. A campaign to involve John D. Rockefeller through Rev. Aked seeks funds and plans. A mass meeting is set for Wednesday with key city leaders invited to speak.
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National Committee For the Relief of the Unemployed
Manhattan
Rockefeller
Law
Congressman Fornes
Manhattan Lyceum
Big
Little Tim Sullivan
William R. Hearst
Samuel Gompers
Gov
Hughes
Bishop Potter
Charles Sprague Smith
Controller Metz
McGowan
Board of Aldermen
Socialist meeting at Church of the Ascension drew crowd
The Rev Alexander Irvine preached at the Church of the Ascension last night. A conference at the parish house followed with Prof John B Clark of Columbia University delivering a half hour talk on Socialism and answering rapid fire questions for another half hour. The session included a turnout of Socialists and Rev Percy rant as chairman during speakers.
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Alexander Irvine
Church of the Ascension
John B. Clark
Columbia University
Muiter
Percy
No Trace Yet of Bertha Vanderbilt Missing at Princeton
Princeton May 17 The search for Miss Bertha Van derbilt of the Princeton University Library continues with canal and aqueduct dragging to recover her body after she disappeared Wednesday. A diver will again search in the morning as no trace has been found.
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Bertha Vanderbilt
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Tragic Death At Brooklyn Home Wife Dies By Own Hand
Printer John Hitney returned to 98 Hull Street Brooklyn to find his wife dead in bed with a carbolic acid bottle on the table beside her. A note was left for him. He claimed no reason for her suicide. they had been married two years.
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John Hitney
Hull Street
Brooklyn
Hitney
Atlantic Fleet Sails for Puget Sound and Auckland
The Atlantic fleet of battleships sails from San Francisco at 10 am for Puget Sound arriving off Seattle May 22. Half dock at Bremerton, others return for repairs. The fleet anchors in San Francisco Harbor by July 3 then sails to Funafuti and Auckland after a week in Funafuti. Admiral Sperry hoisted blue flag. banquet hosted by Knights of Columbus praised enlisted sailors. Admiral Hemphill meets Japanese Emperor in Yokohama with dignitaries present.
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San Francisco
Puget Sound
Seattle
Bremerton Navy Yard
Fonolulu
Auckland
Dayton
Sperry
Atlantic
Pacific
Fairmount Hotel
Fort to Name Excise Board
Trenton May 17 Governor Fort is expected to name seven members for an excise probe panel. Names discussed include United States Judge William Mr. Lanning as head, J Kearny Rice, ex Judge of New Brunswick, ex Mayor Charles Fisk of Plainfield, John Howe of Newark, and Counselor Michael T. Barrett of Newark. Possible additions from Atlantic City or Camden are noted.
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New York Times
Trenton
Michael T. Barrett
Newark
Atlantic City
Camden
Mr. Barrett
Morris County
Russian Foreign Trade Figures For 1907 Reported
The British Consul at St Petersburg released an abstract of Russia’s 1907 foreign trade. Exports to Europe fell slightly while Asia exports declined sharply. imports rose from both Europe and Asia. Overall trade showed stronger agricultural output but limited reflection of better conditions in the year.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Europe
Asia
Educational Alliance Debating League Wins Inter-Settlement Title
The Educational Alliance Debating League defeated University Settlement yesterday to claim the championship of the Inter Settlement of Greater New York. The topic was that the Monroe Doctrine should remain part of US foreign policy. Judges were Prof. Ghaddock, Prof. Mead, and Prof. Galloway. About 100 people attended. University Settlement led the affirmative. Alliance debaters were N. Rosenblum, J. H. Muller, and {. Merlub with teammates M. Rovinsky, D. A. Lubarsky, and J. Hyman.
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Educational Alliance
Greater New York
United States
R. E. Ghaddock
Columbia
Nelson Mead
College of the City of New York
Lee Galloway
New York University
University Settlement
N. Rosenblum
J. H. Muller
Merlub
M. Rovinsky
D. A. Lubarsky
J. Hyman
Fear of Rioting Follows Hempstead Strike
In Port Washington Long Island on May 17 175 Pinkerton men and a Sheriff's posse under Sheriff Forster stood guard at Hempstead harbor sand pits to deter Italian diggers after a recent strike. Authorities fear fresh trouble when morning digs resume and screens are deployed.
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Port Washington
L. I
Pinkerton
Sheri. Forster
Hempstead Harbor
Here
Amur Railroad Construction Ordered by Joint Soviet Committees
In a joint session today of the Budget Committee of the Council of Empire and a special Duma committee the Amur Railroad project was approved by a 20 to 17 vote, authorizing immediate construction. The meeting was held in St. Petersburg.
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ST. Petersburg
Council of Empire
Duma
Amur
Crowd of 25000 visits Midland and South Beaches
A warm day drew twenty five thousand people to Midland and South Beaches in Richmond yesterday. The crowd lingered, and the trolley company operated its large Summer cars for the first time this season in the evening.
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Midland
South Beaches
Richmond
Stabbing in Bronx Quarrel Leads to Police Chase
Frank D. Luznebski of 441 Morris Avenue Bronx was stabbed in the abdomen during a quarrel with a man living in the same house yesterday afternoon at 148th Street and Morris Avenue. Luznebski was taken to Lincoln Hospital and may recover. Police seek Steven Copalifsky.
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Frank D. Luznebski
Morris Avenue
Bronx
148Th Street
Luznebski
Lincoln Hospital
Steven Copalifsky
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