Garibaldi Celebration Fails to Shine in Rain
A Sunday June gathering for Garibaldi on the North River was cut short by bad weather. Warships in full dress displayed colors and fired a salute, but the evening program was abandoned. The fleet fared poorly with passengers traveling by open cars in the drizzle and leaders noting weather as the strangest of the season. The Iron Steamboat Company faced about $16,000 in losses as crowds stayed away from Coney Island trips.
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Coney Island
Iron Steamboat Company
Pearce
Sirius
Grand Republic
Hudson
Edgewater
North River
Garibaldi
Staten Island
Richmond
Cold Weather Strikes Arab Performers at Coney Island
A band of Arabs touring Dream land in Coney Island has fallen ill with pleurisy after three weeks of cold weather. Seven members were absent when Dr. H Ray Cannon counted the troupe yesterday, with messengers sent to the Mahometan colony at the island’s west end to locate the ill men. Those most affected have never faced such cold, and non English speaking members urged a return to warmth unless conditions improve soon.
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Dreamland
Coney Island
H. Ray Cannon
William A. Ellis
Orient
The
Oriental Company
Gale at Block Island Forces Steamer to Idle
On June 2 Block Island reports a northeasterly storm halting the steamer New Shoreham on its Providence run. Fifty Sunday excursionists aboard were kept ashore for the night as a fifty-three knot gale and rough sea gripped Block Island Sound.
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Block Island
R. 1
New Shoreham
Providence
Block Island Sound
Strong Gale Halts Atlantic City Transit and Wharfing
A fifty mile gale assails Atlantic City on June 2 with torrential rain and widespread damage. Trees topple, piers cleared, and vessels swamped. trolley tracks flood across meadows. bridge construction near Ege Harmor reportedly washed away or damaged. Tug crewman William Jones nearly drowned after being swept from a deck in the Thoroughfare.
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Atlantic City
Wba
Ege Harmor
William Jones
Nor'easter Hits Asbury Park Shorefront
A violent noreaster struck Asbury Park New Jersey on June 2 causing damage to the shorefront as waves overwhelmed the boardwalk. Night tide torrents soaked the area while cottagers and hotel guests watched from pavilion vantage points. Several chimneys toppled and trees were uprooted as rain poured and beach concerts at the Arcade were abandoned.
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Asbury
N. J
River floods wash over Texas farmland and town
The Colorado River rose 25 feet, breaking banks at two spots and flooding a large farming area and a town. The Yevee dam near Eldridge plantation failed, inundating about five thousand acres. Wharton’s river overflow also flooded the city water plant leaving the town without fire protection.
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Houston
Tex
Colorado
Wharton
Delaware Fruit Crops Ruined by Cold Rains
Delaware fruit growers met in Dover to assess rain damage from May and June cold. Peaches pears apples and plums suffer partial ruin with a multi hundred thousand dollar loss to farmers. Berry crop expected to rebound.
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The
Tribune
Wilmington
Del
Dover
Delaware
Croker Aims at Irish Nationalist Seat in Parliament
London reports revive Richard Croker aspires to an Irish Nationalist MP role. He supported the party with funds and election efforts in Dublin but faces issues of US citizenship, party reception, and his health after Bright's disease illness.
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London
Richard Croker
Croker
Dublin
Bright
Irish Freedom Rally Denounces Birrell Bill at Carnegie Hall
A large Atlantic City crowd gathered at Carnegie Hall for the Grand Demonstration of Friends of Irish Freedom marking Davitt’s death anniversary and endorsing a native Irish parliament. Speakers praised Davitt, attacked England, and urged Parliament to press for Home Rule while two resolutions pledged support for Davitt and opposition to the Birrell bill. The event featured Michael J. Ryan, Michael E. Corbley, and Oratorical remarks by William McAdoo, Dr. John G. Coyle, and performers Helen O’Donnell and Leon E. Bailey, amid zealous chants from the audience.
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Friends of Irish Freedom
Carnegie Hall
Michael Davitt
Dublin
United Irish League of America
England
William McAdoo
House of Lords
Heaven
Monsignor Mooney
Ireland
Birrell
Michael E. Corbley
The
League
Davitt
Chester Castle
Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Ryan
John Redmond
Cooper Union
America
McAdoo
Mr. McAdoo
Mr. Ryan
Dillon
Emmet
Moore
Parnell
Helen O'Donnell
Leon E. Bailey
Portugal Dissolves Parliament for Public Order
Premier Franco explained that dissolution was necessary after years of fruitless reform efforts caused by parliamentary obstruction. National interests outweigh party strife as the King proceeds with government reforms by decree, promising temporary measures and eventual reassembly of parliament once parties fulfill duties while protecting people's rights.
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Lisbon
Franco
Outcry Against Former Empress in France
Paris reports a strong public backlash after a court ruling in favor of former Empress Eugénie over ownership of Napoleon III era artifacts. The Matin labeled her a thief and found gifts, tapestries, paintings, and Napoleon relics among the items, valued near a million dollars. The government has appealed the decision amid the uproar.
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Paris
Eugénie
Napoleon III
Hotel Continental
The
Riviera
Matin
Napoleon II
Napoleon
Britain Expresses Honor To Japan With Monmouth Voyage
Tokyo reports Britain will have the cruiser Monmouth convey Prince Fushimi from Vancouver to Yokohama enabling the Japanese envoy to travel vast distances by water under an ally’s flag. The gesture is welcomed as proof of the Anglo Japanese alliance’s world peace potential.
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Monmouth
Prince Fushimi
Vancouver
Yokohama
Paris to Probe Wheat Price Rise Causes
Paris reports the government will launch an inquiry into the recent surge in wheat prices. Minister of Agriculture M. Ruau appointed a commission to investigate the matter and determine underlying factors.
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Paris
M. Ruau
Argentina Proposes Permanent Hague Conference Followup
Washington reports that Argentina will press at The Hague for a third conference in 1910 and for a possible permanent periodic meeting plan. The issue centers on defining citizen domicile rights abroad and the duties of citizens living outside the United States, with U.S. views favoring limits on residence abroad and protection policies.
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Washington
Buenos Aires
State Department
Root
The
Hague
South
Central America
Western Hemisphere
Congress
United States
South America
America
Russian Social Democrats condemn terrorism at Congress
London June 2 The Russian Social Democratic Congress closed with a resolution condemning terrorism and backing the corf ance of the Douma. A farewell reception honored delegates including James Ramsay Macdonald and Prince Peter Kropotkin as revolutionists cheered. Delegates began their perilous journey home.
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Congress
London
Russian Social Democratic Congress
James Ramsey Macdonald
Independent Labor Party
Peter Kropotkin
Russian famine under control signals end of foreign aid
The famine committee in St. Petersburg says Russia can now feed its people and cease foreign subscriptions. Prince Loyoff credits Britain and the United States for helping force government action. Total state aid reaches 87 million dollars with 6 million for scurvy relief and maintaining 30 000 eating places feeding 2.5 million people, while harvest prospects in Central Russia look best in years.
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St. Petersburg
Russian Famine Committee
London
New York
Russia
Prince Looff
Great Britain
United States
Ufa
Prince Loyoff
Japanese Cruisers Arrive at Sheerness for Fortnight
London June 2. The Japanese cruisers Tsukuba and Chitose reached Sheerness tonight and will stay for a fortnight. Numerous entertainments have been organized for the officers and men.
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London
Tsukuba
Chitose
Sheerness
Rome Celebrates Key Historical Anniversaries Worldwide
Rome marked the anniversary of the constitution granting, the birth of Pope Pius X, and the death of Garibaldi with widespread celebrations. Among the telegrams received by Pope Pius X the warmest came from Emperor William, reflecting international regard.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
Garibaldi
Pope Pius
Emperor William
Boise Trial Opens as Haywood Jury Quest Resumes
In Boise Idaho June 2 the Haywood murder trial resumes jury selection at 11 am with 44 talesmen remaining from 61 summoned. Judge Fremont Wood aims to complete a jury, while defense and prosecution expand surveys of potential jurors amid heavy Pinkerton and legal defense involvement.
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Boisé
Idaho
William D. Haywood
Steunenberg
Haywood
Fremont Wood
James H. Hawley
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Orchard
Pettibone
Denver
Pinkerton Detective Agency
James McPartland
Pinkerton
Haywood, Moyer and
Mine Owners’ Association
E. F. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Talesmen
Florence Crittenton Conference Opens in Baltimore
The twenty fourth annual Florence Crittenton Mission conference opened with a mass meeting at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church. Addresses were given by Charles N. Crittenton founder Dr K W Barrett and Frs Maria L Winkler. Delegates travel to Washington to meet President Roosevelt Friday.
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Florence Crittenton
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church
Charles N. Crittenton
K. W. Barrett
Vic
Maria L. Winkler
Berlin
Germany
Washington
Roosevelt
French Wine Frauds Stifle French Growers
Paris reports deep distress among wine growers due to overproduction and low prices. Adulteration rose as natural wine fell, with phylloxera and vine-submerging methods boosting yields. Despite efforts to curb fraud, experts warn overproduction persists and urge converting vineyards to cereals and other crops.
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Paris
France
Beziers
Perpignan
Burgundies
Tme
Amon
Parade of wine growers in Nimes draws huge crowd
A gigantic demonstration by wine growers occurred in Nimes France on June 2 attracting about two hundred thousand participants. The march passed peacefully with no violence reported.
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Nimes
France
Anarchist congress forbidden by Dutch government
A Rotterdam dispatch reports the Dutch government has forbidden the anarchist congress scheduled for July 26 in Amsterdam. Newspapers indicate the congress will instead be held at Luxemburg.
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Brussels
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Luxemburg
Strike in Argentina Ends as Workers Return to Duties
Buenos Ayres June 2. The railway employes strike has ended and workers will resume work tomorrow. An agreement was reached to submit the disputed questions to arbitration by the road directors and the strikers.
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Buenos Ayres
Mutiny by Sul tan's troops at Casa Blanca
In Tangier on June 2 a serious mutiny by the Sultan's troops at Casa Blanca broke out over non payment. Mutineers tried to seize merchandise in the customs house but authorities blocked the action by paying the men half of what they were owed.
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Tangier
Casa Blanca
Captain Tallent Dies From Heart Disease In Water
Baltimore June 2 Captain Robert L Tallent a longtime Maryland State Pilots Association member was thrown into the water when his canoe overturned He died of heart disease at the instant he plunged into the cold water before rescue could occur
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Baltimore
Robert L. Tallent
Maryland State Pilots’ Association
Tallent
Japanese Protest Meeting in Tokyo to Address U S Treatment
June reports say Progressive party members will convene a special meeting in Tokyo to discuss the American question and urge Tokyo to press U S authorities over Japanese treatment. A mass meeting may follow if persecutions in San Francisco persist while Baron Kuroki tours U S arsenals and bases from Chicago toward Rock Island and Fort Leavenworth.
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Tokio
Progressive Party
America
San Francisco
Chicago
Baron Kuroki
Rock Island, IL
United States Arsenal
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Paul
Seattle
Insurance on fall victim hits 450000 in force
Lucius H. Perkins, 51, fell from the roof of his Lawrence home and died without regaining consciousness. A witness said he partly caught himself as he fell. The man carried life insurance estimated at about 450000, most of it purchased in the last six months.
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The
Tribune
Lawrence
Kan
Lucius H. Perkins
Perkins
Staten Islander Charged With Speeding Arrested On Broadway
John D. Lawrence of Staten Island was arrested Saturday on Broadway for speed limit violation. He was arraigned yesterday before Magistrate Breen at Jefferson Market police court and released to be examined Friday. Richmond president Cromwell accompanied Lawrence to court.
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John D. Lawrence
Staten Island
Broadway
Breen
Jefferson Market
Boreough
Cromwell
Richmond
Mr. Lawrence
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