Madrid Wedding Tragedy Darkens King's Day
Madrid on June 1 reports a tense mood after King Alfonso and Queen Victoria faced an assassination attempt during their wedding celebrations. An explosion wounded many, with seventeen dead and seventy six injured, affecting the royal entourage and city mood as authorities seek suspects amid anarchist fears.
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Graf Walderleaks in heavy storm voyage
Passengers from the Hamburg American Line steamer Graf Walder encountered a heavy storm two days out and the vessel sprang a leak. Pumps operated constantly until Dover. Passengers confined to cabins three days as the ship rolled and china shattered. Dense fog in the English Channel. Coal supply ran short.
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Newark jeweler dies in New Jersey auto crash
Frank Allsopp of Newark was killed when his car struck a telegraph pole near New Brunswick as he tried to pass a wagon. His wife suffered both legs broken and was taken to Wells Hospital. Two nieces and Florence Baker were passengers. Allsopp’s body was found doubled over in the car. He was thirty, born in Birmingham, a member of Allsopp & Allsopp jewelers.
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Transfer Rule Declared Illegal by Appellate Court
The Appellate Division ruled that passengers may demand a transfer at any time and place, once entitled to a transfer to the line they will continue on. Samuel Levine sued Nassau Electric Railroad for a $50 penalty after a refused transfer in Brooklyn. The court held railways may set rules for public convenience but not limit transfers to a fixed moment.
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Guatemala Revolution Expands With Reinforcements
General Toledo advances into southern Guatemala with about two thousand armed troops and ample ammunition. Northern Guatemala rebels gain arms and funds as reinforcements arrive. Salvador telegrams indicate growing momentum and expectations of daily developments. Barillas reportedly moves on Ocos with strengthened forces.
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Ice King and Oil King Race to Sea From New Jersey
Captain Ruser of the Hamburg American liner Moltke reports that John D. Rockefeller is ahead of Charlies W. Morse by distance toward Cherbourg. Morse aboard La Provence left Sandy Hook at 11 52 a m Thursday, Deutschland followed at 12 15 p m. Deutschland later wire announced passing the Frenchman at 11 63 p m.
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Wolf dogs eat five people in Labrador incident
Reports from Labrador state five persons were killed and eaten by savage dogs last winter. The dogs, interbred with wolves, have previously killed people. Victims include a 35 year old man, an elderly couple, a daughter and a grandchild.
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Montagu Salvage Suspended by Gulf of Bristol Gale
All salvage work on the Montagu is suspended as a west-northwest gale drives heavy seas over the stranded British battleship. Warships and other vessels that had been standby by have left the wreck to seek shelter in the roads as salvage becomes nearly impossible.
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New York Central Announces Fastest Long Distance Ride
The Twentieth Century Limited train leaves New York at 2 30 p m and arrives Chicago at 6 30 next morning marking the fastest long distance service. It travels 861 miles in 11 hours. Advi
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Rate bill conferrees near end of work in June News
The Tribune reports Washington June 1 that Pullman sleeping cars may be exempt from ICC supervision if the conference action on the Rate bill is approved by Congress. The conferrees reject the McCumber amendment and retain major provisions including anti pass. They plan to report tomorrow with hopes for final agreement soon.
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Fire Rips Subway Cars at 103rd Street Blaze Paralyzes NYC Lines
A massive underground fire destroyed four empty subway cars between 103rd and 110th streets after a switchman’s lay up train jumped the middle track. Smoke, panic, and halted service disrupted Broadway and West Side lines as fire crews battled flames. Officials estimated about $15,000 in damage to the Interborough. trains resumed by 9 PM.
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Burton Faces Senate Expulsion Over Kansas Senator
The Tribune Bureau reports Senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Kansas must resign or be expelled from the U S Senate after the Privileges and Elections Committee informally decided to push for expulsion. A senate vote is expected next Tuesday unless Burton resigns, with Governor Hoch awaiting a formal resignation before commenting.
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Paper Trust Still Alive in Wisconsin Says Private Agreement
A Marinette source reports the General Paper Company trust remains operational through private agreement after government action dissolved it. The product is still regulated and high prices persist, with lawyers planning a new scheme to bypass law and curb competition.
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Suffragists Expelled From Paris Senate Galleries
Paris reports that several women suffragists were expelled from the galleries of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies for throwing papers into the chamber asserting women’s right to vote.
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American Woman Admitted to Royal Astronomical Society
For the first time in the Society of London's history an American woman joins its ranks. Mrs William Paton Fleming of Harvard is elected an honorary member and becomes the third woman to receive the honor. She began as an assistant at Harvard Observatory in 1879.
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Riot at Cananea Over 5 Dollar Day Strikes
Telegraph report from El Paso describes a massive Cananea riot as copper strike leaders push for five dollar daily pay. Dynamite is used and multiple deaths of Mexican police, American managers, and others are reported. U.S. troops and border volunteers move toward Cananea amid fears of cross border bloodshed.
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Vermont Senator Proctor Ill on Train Homeward
Senator Proctor of Vermont fell seriously ill on a New York to Proctor journey and was later said to be recovering. He suffered a near apoplexy and was moved to Rutland by special car for further care. Proctor, a leading figure in Vermont marble, has served in Washington for fourteen years.
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Veins May Replace Arteries In Human Circulation
Chicago June 1 wonderful discoveries at the University of Chicago suggest veins could substitute for arteries and reverse blood circulation to cure previously incurable diseases. Dr Alexis Carrel and Dr C C Guthrie in Hull Physiological Laboratory conducted over a year of dog tests and now anticipate human trials. They believe the findings will revolutionize surgery.
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Fatal Accident At Fort Madison Kills Lieutenant Williams
Annapolis June 1 Lieutenant Ferdinand Williams of the Engineer Corps U S A was accidentally shot by a sergeant during target practice at Fort Madison opposite the Naval Academy He died hours later during an operation The revolver was used to instruct new men Williams a West Point graduate class of 1904 played quarterback in the Army Navy game He was from Maryland with father Thomas J Williams of Baltimore
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Detroit yachtsman faces sensational divorce and damage suit
Spencer C. Perkins, a Detroit yachtsman and club member, is central to a high profile divorce case in which his wife seeks divorce on grounds that he is a negro. He sues his father in law, John G. Purvis, for $30,000 in a slander-damage action over claims Perkins lied about his race on the marriage license. An anonymous letter prompted the divorce action. Perkins is described as light olive skinned with no negro dialect, and his wife has returned with their infant to her parents' home.
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Congressman Adams Dies by Suicide in Capital
Washington June 1 Representative Robert Adams Jr of Philadelphia died at Emergency Hospital at 11 30 this morning from a self inflicted bullet wound. He was found in a dying condition in his Metropolitan Club apartment with a pistol nearby. Doctors operated to remove a bullet that penetrated the roof of his mouth and damaged the skull.
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Death of Congressman Adams Shocks House in Washington
Congressmen mourn the sudden death of Robert Adams of Philadelphia who died by his own hand amid debt and resource pressures. A letter to Speaker Cannon explained his action and burial desires. The House adjourned after paying tribute as relatives plan Philadelphia burial.
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