O Henry dies a famed American humorist
Obituary notes the death of C Henry known as O Henry real name William Sidney Porter at 43 after cirrhosis of the liver. The piece recalls his life from New Orleans naming, his pen name origin, his shy, solitary habits, and his rise as a beloved short story writer in the United States with the Four Million and hospital bedside scenes at the Polyclinic.
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Polyclinic
William Sidney Porter
Henry
Sidney Porter
New York
Mysterious murder agency uncovered in St Petersburg
The death of Count Bouturlin sparks a wide case as Count Delassy and his physician Dr Patchenko are arrested. Patchenko confesses to inoculating Bouturlin with cholera and admits poisoning other wealthy individuals for pay. A Warsaw case links Count Roniker to Delassy, broadening the net of suspects.
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Rious
Count Bouturlin
Bouturlin
Count Delassy
Patchenko
Delassy
Krianowsky
Warsaw
Count Roniker
Driving Out the Jews in Kieff Exile Orders Reported
The Jewish relief committee of Kieff, via attorney Mr Giukman, telegraphs from St Petersburg on expulsion in Kieff. About two hundred families already expelled with daily increases. those subject to the edict receive short departure times or temporary passports for specific destinations. Single Hebrews without families are expelled first as masses prepare to cross the river where residence is to be allowed.
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New Orleans
Elias
Henry
Walter H. Page
Doubleday, Page & O
Kipling
O. Henry
St. Petersburg
Jewish Relief Committee of Kieff
Giikman
St Petersburg
Kieff
Jiltinged Sailor Tries to Force Entry for Love Across Fence
Thomas Hansen, 21, a sailor, climbed a fence to reach his former sweetheart Hulda Johansen at No 30 Second Place Brooklyn. He drew a loaded revolver and threatened to kill, then pledged a 3 PM meeting before fleeing. Police later captured him. he faces burglary and attempted felonious assault charges.
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Thomas Hansen
No. 30
Second Place
Brooklyn
Hulda Johansen
Han
Henry Street
George Harsted
Saloon Opens Near Brooklyn Church Despite Opposition
Ernest Bertram and Otto Wolly secured a license for a roofless saloon at Franklin and DeKalb avenues Brooklyn 216 feet from DeKalb Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. The place operates under Conklin bill and current law with signs declaring liquor drawn from a key. Church pastor Rev W W Willson has fought the saloon but says they cannot be ousted.
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Hughes
Robert Conklin
Conklin
Ernest Bertram
Otto Wolly
Franklin and DeKalb Avenues
Brooklyn
DeKalb Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
W. W. W. Willson
Reaville Baseball Player Stricken During Game
John H. Swerer of Reaville collapsed with paralysis while at first base in a Three Bridges game. He was taken home and a doctor summoned. his condition was reported as critical.
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the Tribune
Flemington
N. J
John H. Swerer
Reaville
Three Bridges
Swerer
Madriz Denies Defeat as Navy and Rebel Forces Clash
Reports of insurgent victories near Bluefields and Rama prompt President Madriz to issue an official denial and promise reinforcements. Estrada repeats peace overture while Madrid rejects provisional government terms and amid heavy rains, transport and supply difficulties. Bluefields and Rama face disrupted commerce and wounded civilians as the conflict persists.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Bluefields
Rama
Lara, Godoy
Chavarria
Madriz
General Estrada
Madrid
Lara
Godoy
United States
Madrix
Pittman Well Treated In Madriz Dispatch Notes
Washington reports Dr Luis Corea state texts from President Madriz say Bluefields and Rama troops reconcentrated on orders from Madriz and did not flee. Pittman’s capture yet to be confirmed as General Irias holds him. no court martial ordered. State Dept will scrutinize Pittman’s treatment as assurances arrive from Madriz reps.
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Chavarria
Rama
Muelle de Los Buenos
Bluefields
Lara
Godoy
el Almendro
Washington
Luis Corea
Madriz
Nicaragua
Corea
Managua
Lara and
Almendro
Muelles de Los Bueyes
Idpr
William P. Pittman
Irias
Estrada
Pittman
United States
Trias
Zelaya
Francisco Altschul
New Orleans
Core
State Department
Dalzell Wins Narrow renomination in 14th District
In a tense fight, Congressman John Dalzell clinched renomination for the 14th District by a slim margin, about 400 votes, with two districts uncounted. Dr. Black alleges fraud and vows recounts and legal action, claiming miscounted votes in McKeesport and East McKeesport.
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Téegraph
Tribune
Pittsburg
John Dalzell
W. H. Coleman
Repubican
Dalzell
R. J. Black
McKee
Daizell
Dr. Black
Washington
W. H. Graham
S. G. Porter
Porter
Graham
George Delamater
Delamater
Quay
Mercantile Trust Company
Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny
Lee Clarke
United States
G. T. Oliver
Senate
Oliver
James F. Burke
Pennsylvania
J. J. Thorpe
Tampa woman dies after being struck by car
In Tampa this morning Mrs J H Thompson was run down by an automobile driven by Mrs Oscar Windhorst. The skull was fractured and the woman died within minutes after alighting from a car. Mrs Windhorst was not arrested.
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Tampa
Fla
J. H. Thompson
Oscar Windhorst
Sailor Hangs Up For Fine After Drunken Arrest
John Reiss, a jolly sailor, faced Recorder Mara of Bayonne for being drunk. He apologizes saying he regrets the excess. The judge imposes a $5 fine and allows payment when his ship docks again, then releases him.
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John Reiss
Mara
Bayonne
Rehe
Fiery Back Draft Destroys Five Story Washington Street Block
A morning blaze at 110-116 Washington Street, a five story brick building, engulfed the structure and killed one firefighter with another likely dead. More than twenty were injured by heat and smoke as crews fought a back draft, rescued unconscious colleagues, and protected nearby properties including the Union Distillery building at West Street. Chief Croker organized a risky rescue, while Lt Tighe and Fireman Gotter died or were fatally injured amid collapsing walls and wind driven flames. Local residents and horses were also evacuated as police and firefighters contained the scene and protected adjacent tenements.
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Washington Street
Croker
McAuliffe
Church Street
O'Keefe
Great Jones Street
Hudson Street
Tighe
Engine Company 29
Engine Company No. 6
John Hobbie & Son
Gotter
Engine Company 6
Father Curran
St. Peters Roman Catholic Church
Gouvernedr Hospital
R. J. Donovan
Foreman shoots wife in home accident claim
William Winchester, driver foreman for Great Bear Lithia Water Company, shot and killed his wife at their Newer West 53d Street home. He says the pistol misfired while he and his wife read about the high cost of living. he surrendered after neighbor’s advice. The coroner was not mentioned.
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William Winchester
Great Bear Lithia Water Company
West 53d Street
Winchester
John Widower
Finnan
West 47Th Street
Braynard
Flower Hospital
Cyclist Dies After Motorcycle Crash on Fifth Avenue
Charles W. Barrett, an Otis Elevator inspector living at 345 Quincy Street Brooklyn, died of heart failure after his motorcycle swerved toward the west curb on Fifth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets yesterday. Policemen Moynihan and Hildebrandt, responding to the scene, summoned Dr. Morris of New York Hospital. Barrett died before aid arrived. The coroner was notified.
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Fifth Avenue
24Th
25Th Streets
Moynihan
Hildebrandt
New West 20Th Street
Charles W. Barrett
Quincy Street
Brooklyn
Otis Elevator Company
Dr. Morris
New York Hospital
Barrett
NO DISORDER AT NANKING
Nanking China June 5 Notwithstanding threats of a revolutionary movement the exposition opening ceremony was carried out without disorder. Foreigners warned not to interfere with military preparations and Chinese merchants who had left the city are returning. The situation is not serious.
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Nanking
China
Myers Hopes For Quake As Jack Johnson Fight Sparks Outcry
Boston June 5 Reverend Cortland Myers denounces planned Johnson Johnson boxing match. He urges divine retribution and likens the event to hell on earth. Myers criticizes public reception of the Black heavyweight and recalls the Grand Central Station episode where crowds cheered Johnson while a minister faced neglect.
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the Tribune
Boston
Jack’ Johnson
Earth
Cortland Myers
Tremont Temple
Sampson
Johnson
Direct Route to Fitehburb Mass Train via New York
Direct route to Fitehburg Massachusetts announces a line special train via N Y N and H R R Ly Grand Central Terminal. Daily except Sunday, afternoon departure, arrives Fitehburg at 10 35 p m. Advertisement.
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Fitehburg
Mass
N.Y
N. An &H.rr
Gale imperils soundbound merrymakers on rough sea
A Long Island Sound gale yesterday endangered a steamer and a large launch carrying about 150 people. The steamer was towed to 138th street after its crew urged shelter. A launch with 150 aboard ran aground in the Bronx River and passengers were rescued by police. Earlier two launches were disabled in the East River with difficult rescues.
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Long Island Sound
138Th Street
Bronx
East River
Disabled Steamer John Sylvester Towed Into City
The steamer John Sylvester, returning from Norwalk, Conn., was crippled in a gale and towed to New York by the excursion steamer Rosedale. Fire company members aboard were rescued and taken to Roton, Conn. Passengers awaited dock arrival at 133rd Street wharf amid anxious relatives.
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John Sylvester
Norwalk
Conn
Sylvester
Rosedale
Port Chester
New York
East 138Th Street
Roton
133Th Street Wharf
Tenderloin Bowling Club Boat Trip Ends in Bronx Mud
A 159 strong Tenderloin Bowling Club outing to Weitzell’s Point View Grove ends with the Osprey shipwrecked on a West Farms Creek mud bank. After hours of buffeting seas and currents, the party is rescued across a corduroy bridge to safety. The voyage, marked by festive river views and admiring passengers, becomes a dramatic escape as they return to New York.
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Tenderloin Rowing Club
Hunt's Point
Tenderloin
Weitzell
Point View Grove
Long Island Sound
West Farms Creek
White Light District
Bedlow’s Island
New York Bay
Two Rivers
Grove
Bronx
Denken
Andrew Jackson Johnson
East River
New York
Tenderloin Bowling Club
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Mr. Page
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Gil Ve' Hat
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Magine
William Griffith
the Traveler
Mr. Hail
O 'Yalwave
Ceovtinard
Sailor
Sweetheart
Sen
Kerdrick Hudson
Robert Fulton
Jean Curtiss
Wise
Dalzel
McKeesport
Myers
Jeffries-Johnson
Grand Central Station
Jack” Johnson
God Help Us
New York City
Gale
Osprey
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