Exposé of Shipping Masters Grimly Exploiting Sailors
The Tribune reports a port of trust among shipping and boarding masters who siphon wages from deep sea sailors. Affidavits describe $45 to $3250 in deductions and forced bonuses for berths, while sailors endure drunkenness and theft before being rebooked. Charities now run free shipping offices to rescue men from boarding houses and abusive masters.
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Cherry St
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Henry A. Collins
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Bruse
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Juan Peres
Paia
Bureau of Licenses
C. P. Sumner
Free Shipping Office
Seaman's Rest
West St
Frank P. Hughes
State St
Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society
Weormeas Bay
Horses Runaway Dash Into East River Killing Team
A team of two horses valued at 1200 dollars, hitched to a brougham in front of the Lambs clubhouse at 70 West Thirty-sixth street, bolted through Manhattan streets and into the East River off a pier, drowning both animals. Springer, a patron’s driver, was knocked down with minor scalp injuries. Police searched the river but found no trace. The vehicle was damaged. the team’s owner remained unidentified.
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Goldner
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Fleischmann Elected Mayor As Ohio Polls Open
Ohio cities vote under new code influencing state and national contests. In Cleveland Tom Johnson leads for governor and possibly president. Cincinnati sees Fleischmann ahead. Dayton and Columbus vote heavily for Democrats under altered tenure. Local results imply strong Republican wins in Warren and Hamilton. County and city races reflect shift due to the new electoral rules.
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Senate
Goulden
Johnson
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John N. Hinkle
Hamilton
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Warren
Dayton
Say
Chicago April Estimates Trim Senate Race Edge
Campaign managers estimate a wide margin in the city election with Democratic contenders optimistic about mayoral outcome. Key figures project about a 18 by 2,000 spread for Harrison amid party piecing and independent labor candidates aiming for roughly 20,600 votes in a tightly fought race. Florida Limited train service faces discontinuation after April as rail lines adjust schedules.
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Revell
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Graeme Rieti
Daniel J. Crukce
Arete
Terror in Monastir Turkish rule sparks mass exodus
Special to The New York Tribune reports Monastir Macedonia in April under Turkish troops with Bulgarians and minorities arming for self protection. Emissaries of Macedonian bands force recruitment while graves are robbed for arms. Tax and signatures prompt executions. refugees flee under American missionary guidance toward the United States. Mr Tsilka and his wife, a Bulgarian sister arrested in a Turkish prison, plan to return to mission work.
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Woodbury Kane Ill After Drinking Disinfectant
Woodbury Kane of the Sunbeam was poisoned by mistaking a disinfectant for distilled water. He fell comatose, received medical care, regained consciousness, and traveled to Newport with Mr Iselin’s party.
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More Good Naval Gunnery Reported by Evans
Rear Admiral Evans reports Asiatic Fleet target practice results with 20 percent fresh gunners showing excellent scores. Sub-calibre "ping-pong" shooting gains noted, 6 inch battery efficiency rising from 1.33 to 2.4 hits per gun per minute, and little wild shooting reported. Also New York Central offers low Pacific Coast fares with sleeping cars from Albany through April 2.
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Odell Urges Action on Mortgage Tax Abuses in Albany
Governor Odell's message to the New York Legislature calls for an equitable mortgage taxation system or total exemption. He cites unfair local disparities and reviews past proposals including a four mill tax, urging passage before adjournment. The plan faces Republican hesitation as lawmakers debate real estate conveyance taxes and existing mortgage bills.
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Odell
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Cuban Congress Reassembles In Havana April Session
Havana reports Congress reconvened at 5 PM, plans three extra months of session to enact laws on naval station terms with the United States, municipal duties, coinage, divorce, and court reform. President Palma’s 12,000 word message praises peace, urges postal, sanitation, and municipal reforms, and notes Cuba's growing diplomacy and Platt amendment considerations.
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Angry Cuban Congress clash ends in near fight in Havana
Havana April 6 Congressmen Villuendas and Garmendia exchanged insults over a point of order. Villuendas called Garmendia a rude clown and Garmendia challenged him to a street fight. They were restrained by colleagues and threats of a duel were mentioned for tonight or tomorrow.
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Castillo
President Roosevelt Tours South Dakota Speeches on Tariff
President Roosevelt traveled across South Dakota delivering twelve speeches focused on tariff and national prosperity. He spoke at Sioux Falls Yankton Mitchell and several other towns, welcomed by crowds and many children. He was joined by Senators Kittredge Gamble and Representatives Martin Burke, with plans to reach Fargo and Yellowstone Park.
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Wage Worker and Tiller of the Soil Speech
President Roosevelt discusses industrial problems highlighting farmer and wageworker welfare as core to national prosperity. He praises irrigation and agricultural policy, notes meat inspection and export health, and cites macaroni wheat development aiding semi arid farming regions.
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Ours
Department of Agriculture
Volga
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