Ball of a Century Ago at Albert Hall in London
A grand ball at Albert Hall recreates Georgian attire with 4000 tickets issued. American women led by Duchess of Marlborough and Mrs Bingham impressed as Queen of Beauty and attendants, with royal figures and many guests in period costume. The night featured quadrilles themed as Nelson, Waterloo, India, and Jane Austen, among others, and raised funds for the Soldiers and Sailors’ Help Society.
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Tribune
London
Albert Hall
Helly Society
Beng
Christian
Victoria
Schleswig-Holstein
Marie
Prince Albert
Prince Arthur
Connaught
Henry of
Battenberg
Alexandra of
Hom. Mes
Johin Ward
Comtesse de Latour-Lajin
Acheson
Mildred Carter
Maidstone
Margareta Drexel
Ancaster
Eloise Breese
Hebe
Cecil Bingham
Resurty
Arthury Paget
Lavinia Hingham
Alice
Chauncey Wemires
William Philps
Stedman Hanks
Lord Melbourne
Beauframmer
Constance Hatch
Lady Newborough
Neapolitan Hussare
Winifred Renshaw
Mra. Shuttleworth
Miss Kerr Clark
Pauline Pappenbeit
Mies Fleming
Royal Horse Artillery
Irene Foster
Guards
India
Countess of Minto
Minto
Ian Malcolm
Keppe
Viscountess
Errington
Muriel Willoughby
Eileen Elliot
Dorothy Browne
Marchioness of
Balisbury
M. P
W. Ormedy Gore
Frank Mildmay
Charles Willoughby
Evelyn Gibbs
Lord Vernon
Rudolph Jeff
Harry Graham
Challoner
George Gibbs
Jane Austen
Edward Wyndham
Algernon Strutt
Murray Smith
Lord Compton
Mr. Macintosh
T. C. Gurney
England
Paris
Lewis XV
Lady Jersey
Almack
Willis
Therriet Butler
Susin Ryder
Miss Montgomery
Count St Mudegende
Mr. Montgomery
Afr. Montagne
Charles Standish
JM. Gallatly
Hy Badithey
Uae
Hremier Liverpol
Col Cook
Batafe
Countess of
Chicuerter
Cincent Lanavestay
Hood
Sytheng
Veood
John Delilowe
Lally Penelage Crichton
Ninian Cuiehtow
Stuart
Grant Sutter
Lauly Massarie
Talrstepie
Katherine Camewie
Taiy Carnenie Wael
Frrott
Kilmorey
Hhelffeth
Goldschmidt
Countess of Donoughmore
Chinmel
Yy Layland-Barratt
Leith of
Mra. Geort. Keppel
Lads Couper
Felt Countess of
Dockers Confer ences Fail in London Strike Talks
London June 7 The Daily Chronicle reports employers will require the dock laborers to deposit monetary guarantees to settle the strike. The move could extend the stoppage to all English ports as Cabinet members held talks with both sides yesterday without reaching a settlement. conferences to continue today.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Bell
Belgium Seethes Over Socialist Strike Wave
Belgium remains tense as Clerical victory protests inflame coal regions. Masses in La Louvière and Mons rally against the clergy and police, with clashes killing one and wounding twenty. In Luxembourg’s Musson a two hour fight between Clericals and anti clericals leaves multiple injured. Gendarmes arrest fifty strikers at Monceau and rail signals near Charleroi Jemeppe are ruined. Bomb scares at Charleroi colliery exit are neutralized by patrol.
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Brussem
Gune
Albertia
Elizabeth
Ostend
Seacoast
la Louvitre
Hainaut
Mons
Liege
Musson
Luxemburg
Walloon
Ligse
Monc
Charleroi
Jemeppe
Lossing Library Sale Ends Part II Auctions
The Lansing library Part II sale closed with seven and eight sessions at Anderson Galleries. The afternoon total reached 1,172 and the evening 8727, for a grand Part II sum of 2.20. The top bid came from a New York State library representative at 85 for a ten page autographed letter from Philip Schuyler to Robt. Morris dated Albany December 1, 1781. A scarce copy of The Mystery Revealed fetched 9, while Washingtons journal of his commission and Henry Semoncrafts Information Respecting the History and Indians sold for high prices through Stechert & Co.
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Lansing
Anderson Galleries
New York State Library
Philip Schuyler
Robft
Morris
Albany
Washington
Henry Senootcraft
United States
Stechert & Co
Carnegie Address Sparks Rowdy Aberdeen Welcome
London, Tine and Rowdy scenes marked Andrew Carnegie’s delivery as Lord Rector of Almieen University Aberdeen Scotland. Students heckled and roared but the address proceeded. Carnegie urged self reliance and honesty shaping future careers, praising education and the elevation of women.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Almieen University
Aberdeen
Scotland
Mel
Carnegie
Inca
Ote
Bia
Ming
Wolkul
Ali Sory
Uae
Yontii
Ameritas
Playwright’s royalties dispute clouds Broadhurst case
A court hearing reveals playwright William H. King lacks kept books and admits royalties from The Man of the Hour. He estimates his share below 200000, while asserting he has no obligation to provide detailed accounts or records. Attorneys debate accounting duties and ownership in this defamation style case.
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Peter J. Tierett
William Haraurt King
Tresdhurst
Wham A. Brady
Soneph
Grismer
Moe
German squadron invited to Jersey amusement park visit
An invitation from Dr Kurt Ziegler through the German Consul of New York seeks cordial hospitality for the visiting German squadron arriving Sunday. Negotiations via General Manager Nicolas M Schenck arrange a park outing at Palisades Park with allied German societies to greet the admiral. If accepted by Admiral von Rebour Paschwitz, aviator Frank Goodale will sail from Palisades Park to deliver the invitation aboard the Moltke.
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von Hetour-Masehwits
Kurt Ziegler
New York
Jersey
Nicholas M. Schenck
Vallsades Park
von Itebeur-Hasewiia
Theatrical Notes on London and New York Stage Movements
Cocha Loftus is set to perform at Buckingham Palace on July 1 after a cable from Alfred Kurt. Minx Loftus joins the Dewanks production The Herforda by Rachel Crothers at Hudson Theatre for Labor Day. Beveleen Dunmore signs with John Cort for Sousa’s new opera piloted by Cort in late September. The opening at Flying Theatre West 421 Street, September 1, features Within the Law. Mile. Dezie sails to Europe this Saturday for Winter Garden autumn production with Adelaide and Hughes. Ushers offered for The Taming of the Shrew in aid of Actors Fund at Broadway Theatre June 17. Maclyn Arbuckle to present The Reform Candidate at Proctor’s Fifth Avenue next week prior to Round Up starring next season. Cast includes Cushia Kevelyn and Lance Barrett.
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Cocha Loftus
George of Eustland
Buckingham Palace
Beveleen Dunmore
Chapine
John Cort
Rome
Panama
Mr. Cort
John Phillips Sousa
New Opera
New Flyinge ‘Theatre
West 421 Street
Hayard Velller
Shieh
William A. Brady
Princess Theatre
China
Mile. Dezie
Europe
St. Louis
Winter Garden
Adelaide
Hughes
Fa Vorite
New York
E. H. Sothern
Julia Marlowe
Actors’ Fund
Broadway Theatre
Maclyn Arbuckle
Proctor
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Sidney 8
Cushia Kevelyn Ledling
Lance Barrett
Aratted
Houdon Bust Leads Second Day of Doucet Sale in Paris
Paris report notes the Doucet collection's second day surpassed expectations with trades like Houdon’s Sabine bust bought by the Duveens for 495000 francs. Baron de Rothschild paid 225000 francs for Clodt Livresse duc Balser, while other Clodions fetched strong sums. Portrait of Mme Grant later Princess de Talleyrand sold for 88000 francs and Fragonards topped prices in several lots.
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Paris
Doucet
Houdon
Sabine Houdon
Duveens
Baron de Rothschild
Clodt
Warin
Mme, Grant
Princesse de Talley
Rand
Lebrun
Mile
Riggieri
House of Cards
Kralt
Lawsrence
Park of St. Cloud
Hubert Robert
Nate Lier
Omlah
Reynolds
Duchess of Alba
Susi
Motley and Miller at Sea Bound Westward
Sailors Motley and Miller, detained in Cherbourg at the US State Department’s request, were discharged when court deadlines for documents expired. They sailed on the Kronprinz Wilhelm to New York. US extradition warrants were issued, but the men had already departed. New York police requested detention on arrival. The incident involves a dispute over patents and weapons control.
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London
Clark A. Miller
Alfred HL. Motley
American State Department
New York
Cherhoure
Mill R
Motley
Flood
Melle Department
United States
Amrought
Witla Ullmenn
Opium Growers Protest Competition Violating Pact
Indian opium merchants voice discontent over foreign competition under an international agreement. They blame depressed stocks and rising wages for a drop in prices since May. The sector cites illicit market pressure and argues that tariffed imports undermine cultivation and trade, complicating enforcement of the treaty.
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Aloe
Trent
Dr Jowett Goes Abroad on Mission from Liverpool
The Reverend Jowett, pastor of the Inver Avenue Presbyterian Church, sailed for Liverpool on the Titanic era ship. He plans to preach in Glasgow and London, praising his early England pulpit work as he travels to attend a double wedding in July 1.
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Iveh Avene Presbyterian Church
Liverpool
White Star
New York
London
Jowett
Glasgow
England
Migses Bittenbeth
Claire
James
Allen
St Leute Beth
Titanic
Misa Clare Allen
Charles Tresking
Harvard University
Mies Eligabeth
Derek Meenavelt
Friars Frolic to Feature Cohan Top Notables in Philadelphia
The Friars plan a major 1920s style frolic with Georges M. Cohan leading a star lineup. Performances are slated for the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia on Friday, then Apollo Theatre in Atlantic City, and the New York Theatre on Sunday June 2, promising all comedy with no serious content. The roster includes William Collier, Joe Weber, Lew Fields, Raymond Hitchcock, Lila Mann, Richard Carle, Ward Bond Vokes, James J. Corbett, and others among a large company.
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Georges M. Cohan
Forrest Theatre
Philadelphia
Mars
Apollo Theatre
Atlantic City
New York Theatre
George M. Cohan
Wiliam Collier
Joe Weber
Lew Fields
Raymond Hitchcock
Laila Mann
Richard Carle
Ward Fad Vokes
James J. Corbett
Juin C
Ric Julian Eltinge
John Hyams
George Honey
Evan
William Hock
Psi Upsilon Convention Opens At Columbia Chapter
The Psi Upsilon convention at Columbia Chapter began with registration and business sessions. A luncheon was served at 1 PM and evening events included a garden party and a ball game between Eastern and Western chapters, ending with a dinner at Hotel Astor.
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Pa Upsiton
Columbia
Polo Grounds
Garden
Fon Cate
Hotel Astor
Borough President McAneny to discuss Pittsburgh subways
On invitation of the Pittsburgh City council and Civic Commission, Borough President McAneny will address Pittsburgh officials tonight on the local subway situation. He will recount the trials and tribulations faced by city authorities seeking a subway franchise and aims to present firsthand details on proposed terms.
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M’aneny
Pittsburgh City Council
Pittsburgh Civic Commission
McAneny
Pittsburgh
Senator O Gorman Receives Georgetown Law Doctorate
Senator O Gorman of New York was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws at Georgetown University's commencement exercises. He delivered the principal address to the audience, highlighting recent legislative efforts and national issues.
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O'Gorman
Washington
New York
Georgetown University
Obituary for Theodore Nesbitt a Mount Vernon banker
Theodore Nesbitt longtime Mount Vernon resident and banker died recently after a career starting with Gouverneur Steers and later rising to cashier and then first vice president of the First National Bank of Mount Vernon. He also served on the Fire Department and belonged to local fraternal orders. The lengthy obituary recounts his civic roles and connections to metropolitan opera figures amid a garbled, partially familiar narrative.
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Theodore F. Nesbitt
Theodore Uo
Nexbitt
Mount Vernon
Bright's
Saranac
Attys Seats Sd
Neabitt
Gouverneur
Nesbitt
Mieke Hewan
Tiolen Red Corncil
End of
George Edmund Foss Dies After Long Illness at Home
George Edmund Foss of Foston dies at home in Indataica Plain after several months illness aged eighty two. Survived by his wife Jane m-George Jamuna Foss and family. he was born in Deroy Franklin Leoony and lived in Burke Franklin County before moving back to Vermont. He worked in business in St Albans and retired around 1998.
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Vermont
Albans
STEPHEN A. CHASE Fall Hier Miss June 6 obituary
Stephen A Chase longtime treasurer of the Christian Science Church of America dies in Jersey City at age 64 after brief illness. Born May 10 189? he was a partner in Raymond Chase & Co and served on the Christian Science board of directors. He helped fund the First Church of Christ Scientist Huston and was treasurer of the mother church until his death. He leaves a wife two sisters and a brother.
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Stephen Chase
Christian Sevene Church of America
Mr. Chase
Mary Taker
Iddy
Chase
Christian Science Board of Directors
Chebt Iselentisty
Huston
Singuat “Mother Church
Tito Ricordi Dies In Milan Publisher Of Verdi Works
Tito Ricordi head of Ricordi & Co and publisher of Verdi Puccini and Bolto n died today in Milan. Giulio di Tito Ricordi born in 180 inherited his interest in the family music publishing business founded by his grandfather. He succeeded his father as head of the firm and was a well known figure in Milan's music world.
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Milan
Tho Ricordi
Ricordi & Co
Verdi
Bolton
Puccini
Giulio di Tito Ricordi
Ricard Wax
Thomas A. Stuart Obituary Notice in Albany Hotel Proprieter
Thomas A. Stuart formerly secretary to the State Board of Health and special examiner in the Conc ers at Albany, and for years proprietor of a hotel there, died suddenly today from an attack of acute indigestion. Rear Admiral D. VV. Stuart, son, survives.
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Yepieva
Promax
A. Stuuter
Ater
Albany
D. VV. Stuart
Death of Assemblyman J Thonet in Brooklyn Hospital
Assemblyman J Thonet died Wednesday night at a Brooklyn hospital from blood poisoning after a brief illness. Born in South Brooklyn in April 188, he had been a leader in state politics since 1% and was re elected multiple times. At his death he served as chief mortgage tax examiner in the Register's office and held positions in several local clubs and associations. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter. Funeral at his home 8 Sth Street tonight at seven o clock.
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Dennis Menaugain
Hudson County
N. J
48Th Street
Jersey City
McLaughlin
Ireland
Bey
Horseshoe
Jerney City
Tae Dk
Iss
O City
Chamberlain
Robert Davis
Guttenberg Racetrack
J. Thonet
The
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
South
Brooklyn
Thonet
Se Assembly
Register’s Office
7Th Assembly District
Republicaan Club
Greenwood
Modern Woodmen
Kings County Civil Servic Association
Sth
Velock
Death of New York importer Herman Broesel at Holton
Wealthy New York importer and Woollen importers head Herman Broesel died at his Holton Lake George summer home after an operation for intestinal obstruction. He was 54, born in Germany, with a 25 year New York business career. He leaves a wife and son Herman. Burial planned for Bolton Landing. Broesel headed Broesel & Co and served as president of Jefferson Bank.
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Glens
Jane Herman Kroesel
New York
Holton
Lake George
Germany
Woson Herman
Bolton Landing
Broesel
Tiro
Nessneck
Hroesel & Co
Broome Street
Jefferson Bank
Dr Farnsworth Dead at 90 Oldest Missionary of American Board
Boston mourns Rev. Dr. Wilson Farnsworth who died yesterday at age ninety. Born August 26, 1822 in Green, New York, he graduated from Middlebury College and Andover Theological Seminary and was ordained in Thetford Vermont. He served in Smyrna Turkey and led missionary work at Canasare station. He married Caroline Elizabeth Palmer on October 21, 1902. survived by two daughters and a son.
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Boston
Lanover
Wilson Farnsworth
Tenovex
American Board
Green
Chepango County
N.Y
Farnsworth Wes
Middlebury College
Andover Theological Seminary
Thetford
Vind
Smyrna
Turkey
Prac. Matis
Cansare Fir
Caroline Hilzabeth Palmer
Nisalol
Senator Nixon Funeral Leaves Washington for Chicago
The funeral of Senator Nixon was held at the family home this afternoon. After services, the body departed by Union Station for Chicago where Mrs. Nixon and son Bertram will meet the party. President and Vice President attended along with other officials. The Rev G T Peters officiated. The funeral train is due in Chicago tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Washington
George & Nixon
Union Station
Th Pleres
Benate Ant
All Souls’ Church
Standardization Debate at American Nurses Association Meet
Convention advocates standard training for nursing title, urging licensure for practice. The session features speakers including MAI NELSON and Rev. BM. Cole among attendees and regional officers, with discussions on formal education requirements and professional regulation.
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Chicago
American Nurses’ Association
Notable Deaths and Marriages Across New York Area
Sudden deaths and notices of marriages fill the week from Newburgh to Staten Island. Entries include William Re Yea at his Newburgh home with private services, Harriet Herrick wife of Dr Borat Herrick, and Mary Viswaor Krauachaar beloved wife of Adehih Rupp. Other notices announce Henry G AEAL suddenly, Woodruff at New Brighton, and Ziad ome HERRICK memorial details. Interments are listed at convenience of family with private services noted.
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Mary Bksteinwender
Julius J. Thonet
Oscar le Cilimain
Willa He Elzabeth A. Woodruff
Henry G. Aeal
William Re
Newburgh
Doty Jeane
Morristown
N. J
Morristownt
Mount Ng
Hower
Will Doty
USA
Ziad ‘Ome
Jurlae
Mir
Tate
Brooklyn
Greenwood
Widenly
Bishoa Tilians
Atlantic
Htrooklyn
Harlem ‘Omie
Rank F. We
Hiya Roomas
Wea
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Stephen A. Chase
Dennis McLaughlin
Tito Ricordi
Thomas A. Stuart
Oscar L. Thonet
Herman Broegel
DR. Farnsworth
Philip F. O'Hanlon
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Henry P. DeForest
Civil Service Commission
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Senator Nixon
Ana Varese
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Jub Mark Extenson
Floren
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James Filer
Hubert Haley Jackson
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Trinity Shared
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Romilly F. Humphries
Rick Clewan
Jeanette
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Dudley Bly Raye
Nassau Stregt
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