Supplementary Century Run and Brooklyn Cycling Contests
The Century Road Club Association held a supplementary century run yesterday in Brooklyn starting at Berry Street near Broadway at 1 am, with about twenty riders. The Metropole Cycling Club plans an open coasting contest on Boulevard Lafayette hill Saturday, while Manhattan Beach track opens June 12 with amateur and professional sprint and handicap races and motor paced heats featuring notable riders. Royal Arcanum Club schedules cycle trips through Yonkers Lake Success Rockaway Beach with non members invited. starts from 262 West Ninety month street at 9 am.
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Century Road Club Association
Tweny
Berry St
Broadway
Brooklyn
Metropole Cycling Club
Lafayette Hill
R. G. Retis
Nassaust
Manhattan Beach
Frank Kramer
Iver Lawson
Eddie” Bald
Floyd McFarland
Royal Arcanum Club
Yonkers
Lake Success
Associated Cycling Clubs of
New York
Rockaway Beach
West Ninety Month St
Elkes to retire from racing after July Fourth
Harry D. Elkes, famed bicyclist, dies after Memorial Day Boston crash. He planned to retire from professional racing after July Fourth to study medicine and marry. The Saratoga native, 28, owned Elkes Hotel with his father William A. Elkes & Son and held world records in motor paced racing.
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Tribune
Saratoga
N. Y
Harry D. Elkes
Boston
William A. Elkes & Son
Elkes
Saratoga Springs
J. C. Kennedy
Glens Falls
Harry Elkes
No Automobile Signs In Villages On Long Island
Hempstead May 31 article notes countywide neglect to post Bailey Doughty auto law signs except Hempstead village. Reported over two hundred self locating vehicles sped along East Williston Jericho Turnpike today, many near full speed.
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Hempstead
Long Island
Hempstead Village
East Williston
Jericho Turnpike
Montclair Man Badly Hurt by Brooklyn Auto Coach
William Webber aged fifty of Montclair New Jersey was knocked down and seriously injured by an automobile coach at Serley Street and Coney Island Avenue in Windsor Terrace Brooklyn. The car owned by Edward B Bennett of Ocean Parkway and Eighteenth Street was driven with friends. Webber suffered fractured ribs and severe bruises with possible internal injuries. He was taken to Kings County Hospital and remained conscious to send for friends. Bennett was allowed to go home.
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William
Webber
Montclair
N. J
Serley St
Coney Island Ave
Windsor Terrace
Brooklyn
Edward B. Bennett
Ocean Parkway
Eighteenth St
Kings County Hospital
Bennett
Minister Criticizes Golf Club In Morristown Sermon
In Morristown New Jersey on May 31 Rev Dr Albert Braman of the South Street Church condemned Morris County Golf Club for voting to permit Sunday play. He argued the decision lowers the town's moral tone and violates the Sabbath.
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Morristown
XN. J
Albert Braman
South Street
Morris County Golf Club
Dr. Bréman
Casino grounds sell for 200000 at Narragansett Pier
The Casino grounds buildings and the bathing pavilion were sold yesterday for 200000. The purchaser’s name is withheld. Louis Sherry of New York, formerly owned the property, remains linked to the sale context.
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Narragansett Pier
R. I
Louis Sherry
New York
Automobile Struck by Streetcar in Cleveland Accident
An auto carrying John J. Jack, his wife, and Misses Jenny and Mary E. Jack was hit by two streetcars at East Madison Avenue and Superior Street. Mrs. Jack suffered three broken ribs and is believed fatally hurt. the others were cut and bruised and may be seriously injured. Mrs. Jack was thrown against the stone curbing.
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Cleveland
John J. Jack
Jenny
Mary E. Jack
East Madisonave
Superiorst
Jack
German Baptist Brethren World Conference Opens Days Later
Bellefontaine Ohio May 21 Twenty five thousand people attended the annual German Baptist Brethren World Conference. Ministers from across the United States spoke at city churches. Business sessions begin Tuesday with questions on dress codes church membership labor unions and hat wearing by sisters.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
German Baptist Brethren of the World
United States
Church of Sweden
Sailor Fashion at the Water Hole
A speaker recalls a redheaded boy who swam in a bold “sailor fashion” at a dam pool. The memory sparks envy and a wish to emulate such poise, comparing it to stylish attire, horse racing lore, poker skill, whiskey ease, and quick social warmth. The narrator muses on self improvement through this vivid image.
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Fitzsimmons
Bob
McClure
Education a Great Gift at New York University
The baccalaureate sermon at New York University was delivered by Rev. Dr. Wilton Merle Smith as Chancellor MacCracken left for Beyroot after news of his son Noble’s typhoid fever. Dr. Smith urged education’s responsibility and noted debates on its practical value. Graduation events continue with Sandham prize orations, college singing, Class Day on Battery Hill, senior ball, and a merged commencement Thursday at University Heights.
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New York University
MacCracken
Beyroot
Syria
Noble MacCracken
Beyroot College
Wilton Merle Smith
Central Presbyterian Church
Smith
Hfe
Jordan
Wheeler
Herbert Spencer
Martin Luther
William Lloyd Garrison
Rome
Huxley
Tyndall
Isaac Newton
Battery Hill
University Neights
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Hall of
Robert MacDougall
University Heights
7Th Regiment
Hall of Fame
Naturalization Laws Urged as Safeguards for Citizenship
Dr. Madison C. Peters in a Memorial Day sermon denounces fraudulent naturalization papers and calls for stricter, more uniform rules. He traces the 1789 residence requirement and 1800s changes, urges ten years residence, English literacy, education, and a public judicial inquiry into qualifications, envisioning a solemn national Naturalization Day. He warns that laxity risks corrupting ballots and jeopardizing national heritage.
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Baltimore
Madison C. Peters
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Peters
Sires to Try for Indictments in Fire Island Hotel Fire
Fire Island May 31 B Sire owner of destroyed hotel and his lawyer and son revisit the scene asserting incendiary origin. C D Sires and relatives and counsel reviewed the affair with plans to present facts to the District Attorney and press grand jury indictments.
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Fire Island
Long Island
B. Sire
Sire Brothers
Weapons Fear Stoked by Jailed Kentucky Feud Prisoners
Jackson Ky May 31 Sunday passed quietly with a jail inspection and crowd of visitors. Colonel Williams searched every cell for weapons or tools feared to have been passed to Jett or Tom White, but nothing was found. Jett once used a crowbar and hatchet to escape and guards remain wary. White and Jett, once in the same cell, are now kept apart by order.
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Jackson
Jett
Tom” White
Williams
Spencer
White
Colonel Williams
Harris & Co. bankers move to Pine and Williams Streets
X. W. Harris & Co., bankers, relocate to marble and mahogany offices at the northeast corner of Pine and Williams Streets. The ground floor houses their offices with mezzanine galleries and third floor rooms. Established in 1882, they are among the largest high grade bond dealers with offices in New York, Boston, and Chicago. Over one hundred representatives and employees operate in the three offices.
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X. W. Harris & Co
Pine and Williamsts
United States
Boston
Chicago
A Fulton County Thunderstorm Claims Two Hurt Victims
A severe storm in Atlanta on May 31 killed Miss Eula Higgins who stood on a rear porch in Marietta Street. A nearby small Presbyterian church near Grant Park was struck and burned. Heavy rainfall accompanied the event.
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Atlanta
Eula Higgins
Mariettast
Grant Park
Cape Race Ocean Graveyard Claims Vast Toll
McClure's notes Cape Race as the world’s most dangerous headland with ninety four wrecks in forty years and several unlisted disasters totaling about two thousand lives and thirty million dollars in hulls and cargoes. Last year eight steamers and two sailing vessels wrecked, thirty five people perished, two million dollars in losses.
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Cape Race
Newfoundland
Financial markets face cautious rally amid bear pressure
Extensive liquidation has cut stock values while actual investment worth remains stable. High grade railroad stocks show large losses yet offer attractive returns now, with potential public demand rising. Foreign buyers shift sentiment, banking reserves hold, and railroad earnings rise 17 to 20 percent year over year despite bearish chatter.
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Stock Exchange
St. Paul
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Bear Party
American Car and Foundry
Europe
Transvaal
London
New York
United States
Government bond quotations and District of Columbia bids
Government bond quotations compare with last week for U S 2s registered 28 coupon and other issues. District of Columbia bids show bids and asks with figures like 1064s 1004 106 lué ss 105% 16s List wa 107% wa 10 lw6 32 111% P11 110% 111% and other entries, with ex interest notes.
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U. S
Uy Us
Colum
Weekly Bonds and Stocks Weekly Summary Highs and Lows
The weekly table lists bonds and stocks with high, low and closing prices for May, with totals for the week. It includes numerous issues from railroads, utilities, and industrials such as Amalgamated Copper, American Telegraph and Telephone, Erie, Reading, Union Pacific, and Western Union, detailing weekly ranges and changes.
New York Clearing House and Stock Exchange exchanges compare week
The week shows bank exchanges totaling 1.0689 billion on May 28 1903 and 1.1774 billion on June 1 1901, with 3 666 006 shares traded May 28 and 4 221 473 shares June 1, while the prior year figures were 1 015 072 080 and 1 "1 470 155" shares respectively. The data compares two prior years for the same week.
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New-York Clearing House
New-York Stock Exchange
Railroad earnings report shows gains for 41 of 48 systems
The Tribune lists third week in May 1902 results for 48 railroads and systems. Forty-one report gains totaling 1,177,110 dollars, a 15.4 percent rise, while seven show losses of 73,861 dollars, 12.8 percent. Overall, 1,103,249 dollars, or 13.4 percent, net increase. Includes Wheeling and Lake Erie, Alabama Great Southern, and other lines with monthly and year-to-date figures.
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Vans Derd
Adams Tex
Am H & L
Webbs
O Gold
Luz
Lrior
PJM Sks
Buffalo Gas
BCR & N
Do Centre
Cm&stpc&pw
Stp&m
Nc&stlist
Dm&m
Dul & T
Erie
Flint & PM
Keo & D M
LE & W
LS & M
Atha
Ist Inc
MK & T
DC F
G&e
Do Inc
J & GT
L&i
L&s
St L & Swn
M&o
BAS
Urrof
Nnn
West Shore
Allis Chalmers
Amalgamated
American Car & Foundry
American Express
American Hide & Leather
American Lee
American Telegraph &Telephone
American Tobacco
American Woollen
Ann Arbor
Chicago
Milwaukee
Chicago & Northwest
Chicago Terminal Transfer
Chicago Union Traction
CC & St Louis
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Colorado & Southern
Col & Hocking Coal & Iron i
Consolidated Gas
Continental Tobacco
Delaware & Hudson
Delaware Lackawanna & Western
Denver & Rio Grande
Des Moines & Fort Dodge
Detroit Southern
Detroit United Railroad
Duluth South Shore & Atlantic
Beesile & Terre Haute
General Electric Co
Great Northern
Hocking Valley
Illinois Central
Eee International Paper Ey
Asso Merch
Atchison
American Steel Een
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid
Brooklyn Union Gas
Brunswick
Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg
Butterick Co
Canada Souther
Central of New Jerse
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago & Aston
Chicago Great Western
Town Central
Kanawha & Michigan
Kansas City & Southern
Kansas City
Ftee
Keokuk & Des Moines
Lake Erie & Western
Canadian Pacific
Louisville & Nashvill
Manhattan Beach
Manhattan
Metropolitan Sec
Ratina
Mexican Central
Minneapolis & St Louis
Thy ‘Minn St Paul
Ste Marie
Missouri Kansas & Texas A
Missouri Pacific
National Biscuit
National
National Railroad of Mexico
National Enamel & Fis
New Central Coal
New-Haven & Hartford
New-York
Ontario & Western
Norfolk & Western
North American
New-Jersey
Ontario Silver
Pacific Coast
Peoria & Eastern
People's Gas & Coke
Pere Marquette
Philadelphia
PCC
St Louis
HAL, Reo “Republic Tron & Steel
Rock Island Co
Sloss
Sheffield Steel & Iron
Southern Pacific
Southern Railroad
Standard
Tennessee Coal & Iron
Texas
United States Express
United States Leather
United States Realty & Con
United States Rubber
United States Shipbuilding
Virginia-Carolina Chemical
Vulcan
Wabash
Western Union Telegraph
Westinghouse Mfg
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Wisconsin Central
Virginia Trans ‘Oat & Com
the Tribune
P.c
Inc
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Alabama Great Southern
London Trading Slower As Holidays Tie In
London reports a quiet Stock Exchange week with holidays and Epsom races reducing activity. A weak American market, copper stock declines, and Rio Tinto sales weighed on sentiment, yet observers see the worst passed and buyers showing up at lower prices. South African mining stagnation over labor issues also tempered markets.
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London
Stock Exchange
Rio Tintos
Petroleum Market Reports Mixed Oil Well Near Zelienople
The Danbach Welsh & Co test well on the Anna Wolf farm six miles southwest of Zelienople Beaver County showed oil briefly then faded, offering encouragement that deeper drilling may improve results. Elsewhere Folsom district produced a twenty barrel well with a nearby duster and Noble County Ohio near Dexter City saw many small wells10 barrels a day or less signaling potential if continued. Outside southwest fields no major discoveries, though gas is found in sizeable quantities in the region.
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Danbach, Welsh & Co
Anna Wolf Farm
Zelienople
Beaver County
Hundred Foot
Folsom
Wetzel County
Robinson
Noble County
Ohio
Dexter City
Oil production steadiness in Hanfield district noted
In Hanfield Indiana, operations expand in the neighborhood with several wells completed. Output from these wells remains small but steady, with production stability becoming a key factor in oil districts. Refined petroleum prices held, while foreign tire prices and international rates showed little change in London Antwerp and Bremen markets.
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Hanfield
Ind
New-York
Philadelphia
London
Antwerp
Bremen
Election Notice for Eight Trustees and Three Inspectors
United States Trust ny of New York announces an election at its office on the first Tuesday of June, between 12 M and 1 P M. The election to fill eight trustees and three inspectors for the upcoming term will be held in New York on June 1900.
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United States Trust Ny
New York
All Street
March
Tebo & Neosho Railroad Company
Central Trust Company
Wal St
Central Trust Company OF New York
J. N. Wallace
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Madison Square Garden
Jimmy” Michael
Faris
Jimmy” Micherel
Narragansett Pier Casino
W. M. Smith
N.Y. U
the Financial Markets
Wall Street
Bia
oEx
American Securities Abroad
Watson
W. Grange
R. Giteontson
Copartnership
Watson & Alpess A A
Thomas L. Watson
William J. Alpers
M. Joseph W. Jackson
EB H Gay & CO
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