Roosevelt Wins Libel Suit Over Drunkenness Charge
Theodore Roosevelt won a libel suit against George A. Newett in Marquette Michigan. The jury awarded nominal damages of six cents with each side bearing its own costs after Newett retracted his accusation. Roosevelt stated he sought only to end slander and protect his reputation.
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Marquette
Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
George A. Newett
Michigan
Flannigan
Chicago
Roosevelt
Drunl
Publisher Exceeded Rights Court Rules on Libel Claim
Flannican stated that Michigan law protects accuracy when a newspaper reports on a candidate for public office. The plaintiff presented witnesses to prove the defendant’s charge of drunkenness was false, showing the plaintiff is temperate and abstemious.
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Flannican
Jary
Michigan
Two Gamblers Fight On Ship In London May Race
London May 11 The Olympic's passengers recount a clash in the smoking room as an ocean pool dispute unmasked a defunct bank check. A tall gambling partner mocked the giver after a $250 check drew bad funds, sparking a fight that stopped before police arrived and left the case a local joke among travelers and crew.
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London
Olympic
Andrew Carnegis
Bank
Kurt
Slere
Sporting
Page
Cabalan
Don Hinpodrome
Tammany
Everard
Brewer
Ridgewood
N. J
Fashions and notes from London and world events
Fragmentary report cites Esper, Derby fashions, a new London soprano, and divorce expectations. Mentions returning to Mexico and China’s civil war risk, plus a German boycott proposal. Sports and markets sections reference army, navy, and shipping items with partial headings.
Booths Leg Not Broken Witness Gives New Lincoln Shooting Version
Detroit May 31 Dr W A Dumas who witnessed the assassination tells a new version of the Lincoln murder. He says Booth jumped to the wings with agility disproving the leg injury claim and that Hawks did not witness the critical moments. He also denies a military cordon and asserts Booth shouted Revenge for the South.
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Booth
Lincoln
Roosevelt Wirere
Detroit
W. A. Dumas
Crocker Land
Baliitt
Dumas
Dr. Dumas
Harry Hawks
Price Fixing Plan Of Milk Exchange Abolished
The Milk Exchange in Jersey City, long accused of fixing prices, voted to stop making quotations after counsel warned it could violate new corporate laws. Secretary Fred Seller said many members may surrender the charter as the exchange’s main function is ended. The move has sparked dealer and farmer concerns about chaos and price coercion by larger traders, with varied reactions in letters and telegrams.
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Milk Exchange
Ite
Dem
Wilson
Mil Exchange Ae
Jersey City
Fred FE
Seller
Exchange
New York City
Falcon Seal Designed by Bryan Dove Secretary
A cryptic 19th century note describes Secretary Bryan Dove drafting a seal inspired by Alexander the Great. The private design features a man bearing a bed aloft and a falcon motif, with references to Alexandria and early Roman era symbolism.
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Ory
Brean
Alexander the Great
Colonel Ryan
Lesten Dixelonen
Bryan Ineinte
Caruso Called Down In London Hotel Lobby
A morning incident at the Savoy Hotel in London saw opera star Caruso publicly challenged after a woman in a party with Jack Wilson drew attention. Wilson and Caruso clashed when Caruso boasted and mocked, prompting Weber to intervene before Caruso retreated to his room as hotel management summoned all others for explanations.
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Caruso
London
Reo
Lange
Savoy Hotel
Jack” Wilson
George T. Wilson
Raquittade Life Assurance Society
Wilson
Savoy
Mr. Wilson
Weber
Wilean
Carume
Abig
Death Seeks Like Walker and Walker Will Filed
A deranged note from Vera Hemphill, eighteen, at Providence Hospital after ingesting bichloride of mercury with intent to die, requests a peaceful death and resigns to fate. Macon banker B Sanders Walker’s will, filed for probate, leaves his estate of about $500,000 to Mrs Walker along with life insurance totaling $20.
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Scieme Ape Oeron
Beaver Fair
Penn
Vera Hemphill
Providence Hospital
Atlanta
The
Tribune
Macon
B. Sanders Walker
Dictaphone traps four alleged blackmailers
Four men were arrested and held on $5,000 bail each for conspiring to extort more than $150,000 from the Moore family of Clayton. Detectives say the four arranged a Bellevue Strath hotel meeting with C. U. Moore’s brother and Prosecutor Summerill to secure a secrecy deal and avoid prosecution.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
Bellevue-Stratford
Burns
Joseph J. Summeritt
Gloucester County
N. J
Georg W. Dickenshoots
First National Bank of
Woodbury
Joseph Hest
W. Bum
Union Railway Supply Company
Cossesson
Summerill
Charles C. Moore
Clayton
Moore Brothers Glass Company
Moore
David Wilson Moore
Byrne
RUN ON LICENSE BUREAU AT CITY HALL
The license bureau at City Hall operated past closing after a rush of marriage licenses. By day end 265 licenses had been issued, far above the prior Saturday record of 106, with City Clerk Scully ordering staff to stay open until the line cleared.
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Scully
Van Schaicks Separate amid Farm Life Rift
Captain and Mrs William Van Schaick have signed papers of separation and divided their worldly goods The wife disliked rural life and the farm bought with help from New York friends was disposed of The captain returned to New York hoping for happiness among his former associates The ship General Sto cum burned in Long Island Sound with heavy loss is linked to his past service
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the Tribune
Amsterdam
Lebanon Hospital
William van Schaick
van Schaicks
van Sc
Connolly Cohalan dispute over notes and claims
Justice Cohalan replies to John A. Connolly asserting the 1909 demand for a $4009 note and the 1904 05 06 payments were not political graft but attorney fees. He says Connolly’s charges were false and alleges Connolly’s mental health history and asylum admission. Connolly counters that Cohalan admitted facts. Cohalan says he returned funds to avoid political damage to his party.
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Connolly
Cohalan
Connally
Mr. Warren
Daniel F. Cohalan
John A. Connolly
Justice Cohalan
Messenger
Poughkeepsie
Justice Cohatun
the World
Victor Heating Company
Warren
Rector Street
Grape Juice Makers Seek Bryan Endorsement
Several grape juice firms beg Secretary Bryan for approval of their brands. Bryan favors home made juice and stated he will not let his preferences be used in marketing or accept samples from any firm. He will not permit his name to be used in diplomatic beverage promotions.
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Washington
Bryan
Housecleaning deaths claim two in Henryville tragedy
May 31 report from Cem Stroudsburg, Penn, states house cleaning caused the deaths of Mrs. Mary Hannon and her daughter Mrs. May Foster in Henryville. Mrs. Hannon’s dress caught fire while burning paper in a coal stove. Foster tried to help but both women perished as neighbors rushed to aid.
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Cem Stroudsburg
Penn
Mary Hannon
May Foster
Henryville
Elevator Boy Rescues Twenty From Fire At Millinery Firm
James Montgomery an elevator boy in the building at Sum mer and Bedford streets saved about twenty young women during a fire in the room used by the 7 H Cowen Millinery Company. He remained at his post amid smoke until all were moved to safety.
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Eran
James Montgomery
Summer
Bedford Streets
7. H. Cowen Millinery Company
Montgomery
Autoists Saved From Mob in Harlem Clash
A mob of people formed after a car struck William Sampson, a 50 year old Black man, at Lenox Avenue and 185th Street. Jace Werner of Brooklyn and Frank Van Loon of Brooklyn defended themselves as about 500 confronted them. Patrolman Armstrong arrived and drew his revolver to prevent violence. The injured man was taken to Harlem Hospital in fair condition.
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William Sampson
No. St West HO Street
185Th Street
Lenox Avenue
Jace Werner
New
Brooklyn
Frank van Loon
Clermont Avenue
Armstrong
Harlem
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Jacob Riis
William H. Matthews
Cour
Colonel Roosevelt
Gentemen
Garfeld
Riis
Aid Matthews
Cokump
George A Newett
Terrorint
Army and Navy Werther
Daniel F. Cohal
Anon
Counsel
Seven Sisters
Jersey
Coleman
Falcon
Bryan Dove
Gloucester County, N. J
C. U. Moore
Glass Company
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Seattle
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