Brisson Refuses French Cabinet. Combes Likely Premier
Paris reports M. Henri Brisson declined to form a new cabinet after summons from President Loubet. M. Armand Combes appears set to be premier and interior minister with Descassé, General André, and Leygues kept in place, while several deputies may receive portfolios. Rouvier's finance post uncertain due to income tax stance. Combes aims to announce ministers in the Official Journal Sunday.
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Paris
M. Henri Brisson
Elys#e Palace
Loubet
M. Prisson
Combes
Senate
Elysée Palace
M. Combes
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Etienne
M. Rouvier
M. Dubier
Radical Republican
M. Doumergue
Radical Party
French Deputies Clash in Chamber Row Over Nationalist Posters
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies erupted in fisticuffs during a verification session on recent elections. M. de Largentaye called Republicans swindlers and foreigners and insulted President Loubet. Deputies Millevoye, de Dion and Meslier fought. Bachimont accused of indecorous retorts, with slaps exchanged and denials published. Prosecutor action slated against de Largentaye for insulting the president.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. de Largentaye
Cotes du Nord
Republic
Marquis de Dion
M. Millevoye
M. Meslier
Committee of the
Bachimont
M. Bachimont
Count de Dion
M. Bachiment
Loubet
Humbert's brother arrested in Tunis linked to fraud case
Paris June 5 Louis d Aurignac four brother of Mme Humbert, tied to the Humbert Crawford lawsuit, was arrested at Tunis. He managed the Humbert property near Zaghwan Tunis and is suspected of complicity in frauds.
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Paris
Louis d’Aurignac
Mme. Humbert
Tunis
Humbert
Zaghwan
Humberts Linked to Covington Swindle in Paris Inquiry
The Enquirer reports Humbert Crawford ties to Covington in a Paris swindle case. French detectives work under Paris and Washington guidance with Eugene Poicey, Cincinnati’s French Consul. Four Crawford brothers left Covington in the 1880s. John is dead, Henry to Kansas City, Matthew and Robert abroad.
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Cincinnati
The
Enquirer
Paris
Covington
Washington
Eugene Poicey
M. Katin
Crawfords
Frank Deveneck
Lves
Crawford Brothers
Humberts
John
Henry
Matthew
Robert
Kansas City
Pans
Umberts
Agence
Fire Department suspends six officials amid fraud probe
Commissioner Sturgis ordered suspensions of E J Moore Christopher Schmidt Peter Martin Michael Finnell and John J Massey of the Fire Department after an internal inquiry. Secretary Leary said the suspensions arise from an investigation into longstanding fraud allegations and further actions may follow as the probe continues to unfold.
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Patrick J. Ryan
Fire Department
Sturgis
E. J. Moore
Christopher Schmidt
Peter Martin
Michael Finnell
John J. Massey
Leary
Morgan steamship combine advances toward new trust
The Morgan steamship merger gathers momentum as Clement Griscom and Bernard Baker prepare to sail for England to coordinate with Morgan and other line officials. Rumors point to a Cunard centred rival plan, with figures like Sir Alfred Jones and Sir Christopher Furness tied to potential British coalitions and fleets.
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Morgan Steamship Combination
Clement A. Griscom
International Navigation Company
Bernard N. Baker
Atlantic Transport Company
England
Mr. Morgan
Cunard Line
White Star Line
Alfred Jones
Christopher Furness
Elder, Dempster & Co. Lines
Morgan
Allan
Union-Castle
Alleged Plan of New Line Opposes Morgan Shipping Group
The Westminster Gazette reports British, Canadian, and colonial governments plotting a Liverpool syndicate with Cunard and others to form a fast mail and passenger service with Canadian Pacific Railway, plus a fleet of armed new mail ships and fast freighters. Milford Haven tipped as fleet departure port with routes to China, Japan, Australia via Vancouver.
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London
Cunard Line
Liverpool Syndicate
Morgan Shipping Combination
Westminster Gazette
Canadian Pacific Railroad
The
Milford Haven
China
Japan
Australia
Vancouver
B. C
Canada
Australasia
of Commons
Kaiser and Prince Henry souvenirs in Berlin museum
Berlin shows hundreds of Prince Henry trip souvenirs seized from the United States. A prominent cartoon depicts Roosevelt in German guard corps uniform and William in American army dress bowing. The collection includes a silver plate with the German song, silk reprinted New York album, autographed landscapes, engraved resolutions, gold framed menus, and embroidered silk portraits.
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Berlin
William
Prince Henry
United States
Hohenzollern Museum
President Roosevelt
Garde du Corps
Emperor Willam
United States Army
Roosevelt
New-York
Emperor William
Consolidation forms New York and Queens County Railway
Albany June 5 certificate of consolidation filed with the Secretary of State creates New York and Queens County Railway Company with capital of 5,000,000 serving Queens in New York City. Directors include William H. Shelmerdine Francis Rawle James H. Gregg and others from Philadelphia Scranton and Long Island City. Ferncliff Realty Company and J Overton Paine Company also incorporated with significant capitals. Separate note reports no evidence yet of missing jewels in Kingdon robbery with no crew identified.
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Albany
New York and Queens County Railway Company
Queens Railway Company
Borough of
Queens
New York City
William H. Shelmerdine
Francis Rawle
James H. Gregg
Philadelphia
Clarence D. Simpson
Scranton
Penn
Jacob R. Beetem
Frank P. Maize
Dennis W. Murdy
Mayor Lew Takes Possession Of Starbuck Place Rye
Law and his family moved into the Starbuck house at Milton Point Rye which he leased for a summer retreat. The home, formerly William H Starbuck's residence, has been renovated and a new yacht landing added for Lews travel between country and city. The mayor and Mrs Lew plan extensive entertaining seasonally.
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Law
Starbuck
Milton Point
Rye
Wiliam H. Starbuck
The
New England Railroad Company
Lew
Windmuller seeks receiver for Spirits Distributing in court
Louis Windmuller who sued in federal court to stop the dissolution of Spirits Distributing Company has filed a bill in Trenton asking for the appointment of a receiver to wind up the company. He argues stockholders and creditors hold rights with the directors and the latter cannot wind up the affairs.
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Louis Windmuller
Spirits Distributing Company
Trenton
Vote on Lord Kitchener grant in House of Commons
London June 5 government leader A J Balfour asked for a £50,000 grant to Lord Kitchener in tribute for services in Egypt and South Africa. The motion passed 380 to 44 after a heated debate with Irish Nationalists led by John Redmond accusing Kitchener of war crimes.
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London
King Edward
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Lord Kitchener
Egypt
Balfour
South Africa
India
Lord Roberts
Great Britain
Mr. Balfour
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
John Dillon
Dillon
Henry Labouchere
Redmond
Khartoum
Mr. Redmond
William Court Gully
John Redmond
LORDS
Prince of Wales
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Europe
England
Earl Spencer
Lynch to Seek House of Commons Seat in London
Paris reports Colonel Arthur Lynch intends to travel to London early next week and enter the House of Commons to face consequences over his alleged participation with the Boers in South Africa. The note references events dating back to November.
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Paris
Arthur Lynch
London
House of Commons
South Africa
Colonel Lynch Faces Arrest Over Treason Charge in London
An Irish politician elected to represent Galway in the House of Commons was declared prevented from taking his seat. Reports from London say warrants for Colonel Lynch’s arrest on treason charges are with the London police, and he has been living in Paris recently.
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House of Commons
Galway
London
British Death Toll in South Africa Stands at 28,434
War Office report shows total British force reductions up to May 30 reach 97,477, including deaths, injuries, disease losses, and invalided men. Of these, 7,792 killed or died of wounds and 13,250 died from disease, with many having recovered and rejoined.
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London
War Office
South Africa
Kruger in good health despite illness rumors
The Hague reports on June 5 state there is no foundation to rumors that Mr. Kruger is ill. He is described as enjoying good health.
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the Hague
Kruger
Tammany Fraud Claims Spark City Probe
William Hepburn Russell, commissioner of accounts, alleged defalcations in three city departments under the recent Tammany administration. He cited a meat contract bid fraud in the Department of Charities where a $30,000 excess was charged, and said more cases are being investigated. Other speakers touched on national issues while praising Mayor Low.
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William Hepburn Russell
Greater New-York Democracy
Broadway
Tammany
Department of Public Charities
Russell
Department of Charities
Department of Charities and Corrections
Borough of
Manhattan
Sayles, Zahn & Co
Low
E. Ellery Anderson
J. B. A. Mullaly
John V. Campbell
Old Barges Death Traps and Coastal Tow Rules
The Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to regulate tows of coal barges after multiple wrecks and loss of crews last winter. It cited barges Mary Whitridge and Esopus among others, and urged limits on tow numbers and line lengths near coasts rivers harbors and sounds to improve safety for seamen and Life Saving Service personnel.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mary Whitridge
Long Island
Providence
Baltimore
Boston
Hamilton
Edward Luckenbach
Highland Light
Cape Cod
Esopus
Eastern Coal Company
Gaetano Repetto
Congress
Perry the Train Robber Among 33 Convicts Transferred
In Plattsburg New York on June 6 a convoy of thirty three insane inmates from Matteawan was moved to the Dannemora State Hospital for Insane Criminals. Included is Oliver Curtis Perry the train robber, described as a complete physical wreck.
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Plattsburg, N. Y
Matteawan
Dannemora State Hospital
Oliver Curtis Perry
Transfer tax set for estate of Rev Patrick McGovern
State Tax Appraiser Lovitt reported to Surrogate Silkman in White Plains the transfer tax on the estate of the late Rev Patrick McGovern of the Mount Vernon area. The Croton death left an estimated $100000 estate, with $3687 owed in tax. Administrator Owen D McGovern of Brooklyn inherits $14750.
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Lovitt
Mount Vernon
Silkman
White Plains
Patrick McGovern
Father McGovern
Croton
Owen D. McGovern
Brooklyn
Bowles Again Seeks US War Assurance Details
London June 5 Thomas Gibson Bowles Conservative MP renewed a bid in the House of Commons to learn if Britain gave the United States any assurances before the war with Spain. Government leader A J Balfour urged against repeating questions, saying the issue is largely of historical interest and should rest.
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London
Thomas Gibson Bowles
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
Spain
A. J. Balfour
Letter from NYSPCC opposes extra child labor laws
The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children questions alleged child labor in the city and argues current New York laws suffice. E Fellows Jenkins urges editors to verify claims, cites past corrections, and notes cooperation with multiple groups. Robert Hunter, head of University Settlement, is cited as a key figure and is currently in Detroit.
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The
Tribune
Jenkins
Robert Hunter
University Settlement
Association of Neighborhoood Workers
Hunter
Society For Ethical Culture
College Settlement
Consumers’ League
United Garment Worker of America
Mr. Hunter
Detroit
War for the Union and the Philippines in Smith Letter
Andrew H. Smith argues Lincoln and Roosevelt missed the South’s role in the Union struggle and compares it to the Filipino conflict. He likens wartime fidelity to a hospital nurse restraining a patient, praising the government’s duty amid factional bitterness and calling for lasting national dignity. New York May 31 182.
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The
Tribune
Lincoln
Union
South
North
Roosevelt
Republic
New York
Andrew H. Smith
Washington as a communicant in colonial church records
Mary L. D. Ferris from Dobbs Ferry New York reports Washington attended Pohick Church and signed a declaration conforming to the Church of England. The Pohick church, rebuilt largely at his expense, reflected his devout habits as both George and Martha Washington were communicants with regular morning and evening prayers.
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the Tribune
Washington
New-York Historical Society
Pohick
Church of England
George Washington
Irving
Washigton
Mary L. D. Ferris
Dobbs Ferry, N. Y
Sunday Privileges at Club Misstated in Article
VERITAS from New Rochelle corrects a June 3 report on the Preacher Attacks Republican Club. The writer says the club indeed granted Sunday privileges identical to weekdays for billiards pool and card playing. The claim that governors allow Sunday newspaper reading is erroneous.
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the Tribune
Republican Club
Veritas
New-Rochelle
Inconvenience of Boston Stations Letter to Editors
A reader laments the need to transfer in Boston from Union Depot to the Maine Central for Portland and Maine resorts. The writer argues railroads profit at steamship expense, noting the trip’s meals and time savings on rail, but Boston transfers are cumbersome, especially with families and luggage, and stormy weather worsens the issue. The letter cites experiences from New York to Portland.
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the Tribune
Portland
Maine
Boston
Union Depot
Maine Central
Steamship Company
New York
Cuba's Finances at Low Ebb and Palma Salary
The Tribune notes Havana dispatches on Cuba's finances with President Palma pushing strict economy and salary fixed at 5000 dollars annually. It contrasts with U.S. Lincoln-era pay for diplomats, reflecting public interest in Cuba's young republic and fiscal discipline.
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the Tribune
Havana
Cuba
Palma
New Republic
United States
Lincoln
New York May 11 1902 Brief by John M Dillon
Short opinion piece contends wealthy states pay governors about 10.40 and questions executive economy. The note cites examples and warns local leaders to start with moderation. Published from New York with author John M Dillon signature.
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Cuba
Caye
Wirdom
New York
John M. Dillon
Welcome to Tras Workers and Italian Immigrant Aid
An editorial discusses opposition to large immigrant concentrations and highlights the Society for the Protection of Italian Immigrants founded a year earlier. Its labor bureau at 17 State Street assists out of town workers, aiding migrants across the country from Maine to Wisconsin and Colorado. The finance committee seeks $10,000 to expand work, under Co-secretary Gino C. at No. 11 Broadway New York, June 3, 1902.
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the Tribune
Str
Tras
Society For the Protection of
Itahan
State St
Maine
Wisconsin
Colorado
GINO _C
Society For the Protection of Immigrants
Broadway
New York
Atlantic steamers name unclear in Philadelphia and New York note
A partial dispatch from June 2 cites confusion over the names of Atlantic steamers linked to Philadelphia and New York vessels. The fragment mentions the Tae and Columbias as potential designations, reflecting uncertain attribution in the source text.
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The
Tribune
New York
Tombs Angel memorial urged by KE in Tribune
In The Tribune May 21, a lively appeal praises KE for promoting a living memorial to "The Tombs Angel" through ongoing charitable work. The writer hopes the suggestion will spur broad support and lasting tribute beyond any single monument.
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The
Tribune
New York
Professor L. J. Weichman Dies in Anderson Indiana
Professor Lewis Z. Weichman aged sixty dies at his sister Mrs. Charles O Crawley home in Anderson after running a business college for years. He was, aside from John Surratt, the last witness in the Lincoln assassination trial. He believed his testimony led to Mrs. Surratts conviction and execution.
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Anderson, Ind
Lewis Z. Weichman
Charles O’crawley
John Surratt
Baltimore
Weichman
Lincoln
Geatly
Surratt
Collazo backs Palma as Cuba seeks unified government
General Enrique Collazo, once an opponent of General Palma, pledged support to Palma after meeting the president in Havana. Palma dismissed many Cienfuegos police and reorganized them following the Lopez boy kidnapping. A Guana baao ball greeted Collazo, while a delegation of Black residents urged inclusion in rural guard officer appointments.
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Havana
Enrique Collazo
General Palma
General Collazo
Palma
Gonzalo Quesada
Guanabacoa
Cienfuegos
Lopez Boy
Gomez Declines Pension From Cuban War Service
General Maximo Gomez publishes an open letter from Havana declaring he will not accept the $6,000 annual pension set in a Cuban House resolution. He asks friends to defeat the measure, arguing it would be unfair while other Cuban soldiers await care. He notes he has a government war services bill but will await Cuba's ability to pay all soldiers.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
House of Representatives
Gomez
Cuba
President nominates John J. Jewell consul to Martinique
Washington notes the nomination of John J. Jewell of Galena DL to be consul at Martinique W S to succeed Thomas T. Prentis, killed in volcanic disturbances. In New Bedford, Mass the Gosnold tricentennial memorial is described with a cornerstone laid on the Elizabeth Islands.
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Washington
John J. Jewell
Galena, DL
Martinique
W. S
Thomas T. Prentis
Tribcye
New Bedford
Mass
Bartholomew Gosnold
America
Little Island
Elizabeth Group
Memorial
Gosnold
Charles Andall
George Fox Tucker
Ricketson
Edwin D. Mead
Francis E. Abbott
G. Watkins
Old South Society
Randall
Dr. Abbott
Chancellor MacCracken to Fetch Huebner Library Items
Chancellor MacCracken of New York University will sail to Europe on the Hamburg American Line’s Pretoria for an extended trip. Mrs. MacCracken has been an invalid. the journey aids her health. In Berlin he will arrange shipment to the US of the Huebner Library’s ten thousand works from Professor Pew of Bonn. The collection’s value is about 5 000 dollars. Americans abroad will find The New York Tribune at hotel book stalls and railroad stations across Europe and Britain.
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Chancellor MacCracken
New-York University
Europe
Pretoria
Berlin
Huebner
New-York Tribune
Great Britain
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