King James Wins Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend in Record Time
King James, the four year old son of Plaudit Unsightly, defeated Celt and Restigouche to win the Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend in 2 04, a race record and within three-fifths of the track record. Restigouche pressed King James late as Celt failed to run his best and finished third amid a large crowd and no bookmaker violations.
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Hildreth
King James
Plaudit
Gravesendress
Restigouche
Celt
James R. Keene
Colin
Fra Forsythe
High Private
Oddfellow
J. L. McGinnis
Frank Gill
Beverwyck
E. Dugan
Fair Play
Hastings
Samet
Gevin
Buttell
Commandor Maid
Erin
Jimmy Rowe
Cell
Mr. Keene
Dry Monopole
Hidalgo
Belmont
H. R. Knapp
Andrew Miller
Schuyler S. Parsons
Jockey Club
H. T. Oxnard
James Butler
Frederick Johnson
Monson Morris
Harry W. Slocum
RB. F. Carman
A. P. Barney
Theodore P. Shonts
Prescott Lawrence
Harry Page
Hamilton W. Cary
Inspector Russell
Belmont Park
Russell
Clark
Kings County
Sighorace
Brooklyn
King
Commando
Duffy hearing opens as police witness list grows
Mayor McClellan orders a report from General Bingham amid a fresh police brutality claim by Nathan Stecker. Twelve officers testified privately on the Duffy arrest while more witnesses and Duffy’s personal examination loom, with McClellan defending his friendship with Bingham and cautioning questions about his term.
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McClellan
Bingham
Justice Gayner
George B. Duffy
Brooklyn
Nathan Stecker
Sullivans
East 5Th Street
General Bingham
Duffy
Corporation
Crowell
Kahne
Thomas J. Tunney
William S. Bresian
Robert W. Clarke
James A. Donlon
William
Senator Burkett Narrowly Escapes Auto Crash
Senator Murkett of Nebraska Mr Skyback secretary of the Norwegian Legation and several others had a narrow escape when their car skidded on a wet bridge at Sligo Maryland ten miles from Washington The chauffeur applied brakes and prevented a plunge as the bridge edge gave way under heavy rain The car rested one hundred feet above ground after skidding to the bridge edge
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Washington
Senator Murkett
Nebraska
Skyback
Legation
Sligo
Strike End In Sight In Philadelphia Trolley War
After thirty hours of rioting the Philadelphia trolley strike nears a settlement likely to favor strikers. Mediator McNichol met with strike leader Pratt and Mayor Reyburn to secure wage gains from 21 to 23 cents an hour and better working terms. Despite optimism, strikers demand formal written agreements and witnesses. Police actions included suspending Lt. John Sykes as unrest continues across elevated and other lines. Continued on Ofth paga-
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Philadelphia
Strik
Jim” McNichol
O. Pratt
Pratt
McNichol
Reyburn
Rapid Transit Company
Henry Clay
Public Safety
McNiche
Clay
John Sykes
Kensington
Baseball at Night in Cincinnati Park
A plan to light Cincinnati park for night baseball is being tested under President Garry Herrmann. Five tall towers and artificial suns will flood the field, aiming to allow any daylight play. The first night game is set for June 1 with the Reds facing a local Saturday Afternoon League team.
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Tribune
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Park
Garry Herrmann
Reds
Diplodocus Replica Sent to Rome as Royal Gift
Dr W J Holland of the Carnegie Museum reports a cable order from Andrew Carnegie to build a plaster diplodocus replica for Rome and present it to King Victor Emmanuel. The model should be ready by July 15 and Holland may travel to Rome to oversee its installation in Jardins des Plantes de la Roma ahead of a royal celebration.
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the Tribune
Pittsburg
W. J. Holland
Carnegie Museum
Andrew Carnegie
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Carnegie
Italy
Holland
Plaster of Paris
Jardins Des Plantes de la Roma
Morrison heir sues for share of English estate
Boston report says George W. Morrison, Boston's Superintendent of Public Buildings, claims he is an heir of Charles Morrison who died recently in Reading England leaving a 75 million dollar estate. He began legal action to secure a portion after tracing his genealogy to the Morrison family from northern Ireland.
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the Tribune
Boston
Charles Morrison
Reading
England
George W. Morrison
Ireland
America
Boston Officials Sentenced for Conspiracy and Larceny
In Boston, Leo F. McCullough and James T. Cassidy were jailed for conspiracy to defraud and stealing 200 by forging a law books order, sentenced to two and one years respectively at hard labor. Ex-Alderman George P. Battis received three years for larceny tied to prizes for city athletic events in 1906 and 1907. Jail for hub officer.
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Boston
Leo F. McCullough
Boston Common Council
House of Correction
James T. Cassidy
Schofield
George P. Battis
Wedded in the Road in Maryland Flight Marriage
Miss Lottie Maynard aged eighteen and Jesse Topping twenty two wed on a Washington Rockville road after eloping to avoid parental telegraph interference. Topping hurried to Rockville for license and minister Rev S R White conducted the ceremony in the road. Maynard recently graduated Williamsburg College Virginia. Parents attended commencement from Magruder Va.
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the Tribune
Baltimore
Rockville
Jesse Topping
Lottie Maynard
Washington
Topping
S. R. White
Maynard
Williamsburg College
Virginia
Magruder
Dover Tragedy Man Found Hanged After Carbolic Acid Request
A man in Dover New Jersey was found dead by hanging in woods near town. He carried 11932 dollars including a thousand dollar bill and nine hat and shoe drawing coupons from Brooklyn cafes. He had been seen in town since Monday and asked a druggist for carbolic acid. He appeared about forty years old, five feet ten inches, around two hundred pounds.
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the Tribune
Dover
N. J
Rose
Columbia Street
Brooklyn
Union Street
To Wed Despite Order
Miss Mary E. Scott, daughter of Mrs Richard C Scott, plans to marry Midshipman Hugh R Van De Roe of Cleveland on June 9 despite a Navy Secretary order prohibiting midshipmen marriages. The groom argues the marriage contract is lawful and not retroactive, while financial independence of the bride is noted. The couple faces possible Navy interference, with ad notes from Bretton Woods and White Mts New Hampshire.
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the Tribune
Petersburg
Mary E. Scott
Richard Clark Scott
Hugh R van de Roe
Cleveland
Secretary of the Navy
Japan's secret airships tested for guns and heavy loads
Victoria B C June 3 reports secret trials of airships and aeroplanes in Northern Japan showed guns and heavy loads can be carried. The Monteagle brought the story noting Japan has invented an airship destroyer fitted with shells that explode on contact with another airship.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Monteagle
Tariff Debates Boil Over in Senate Heat and Attacks
Washington June 3 The Senate chamber endured bitter words and personal jabs as Senator La Follette led a scorching attack on tariff plans. Heated exchanges with Aldrich Stone and Penrose followed while the upper chamber tried to press ahead, with tempers flaring amid a scorching day.
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Washington
Senate
Capitol
la Follette
Wisconsin
Sherman
Tillman
Polliver
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Iowa
Beveridge
Lodge
Money
Penrose
Borah
Bradley
Stone
Missourian
Germany
Mr. Stone
Depew
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