Library Bids Opened for Park Bryant Public Library
Park Board opened five bids for marble superstructure of the new public library in Bryant Park. Bids specify Exterior Walls Interior 1 and Interior 2 with three and four bids each, total time three years, each bid with 25000 dollar certified check and 560000 dollar bond for winner. A union wage protest letter from John McKeon notes Parraste marble quarried by Senator Proctor Vermont.
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Park Board
Bryant Park
Board of Estimate
Clausen
John McKeon
Stone Cutters’ Association
Frm
Senator Proctor
Vermont
McKeon
United States
Jubilee Day at the Y M C A celebrates the jubilee with imperial greetings
Emperors message from Wilhelm joins a busy Jubilee Day in Boston, with foreign delegates visiting Mechanics Hall and Old South Meeting House. The Crown's telegram praises the brotherhood of Christian associations in America and Germany, while convention leaders express gratitude for the historic ties between both nations. A later evening session features railroad officials discussing association work, and a prominent push to replace Alexander Mason as XXIXth Assembly District Republican leader emerges via John Tebbetts and Plaza Club factions.
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Reston
Young Men's Christian Association
Mechanics’ Hall
Cephas Brainerd
New York
Faunce
Brown University
Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Movement
James Stokes
Christian Philidias
Switzerland
Nicholas W. Vassilier
Russia
Old South Meeting House
United States
Crane
State House
Fancus Hall
Bates
Hart
North America
Washington
William
Brotherhood of Your Men's Christian Associations of America
Tde
Brotherhood
Christ
Wilhelm
S. R
Mperator
Rex
Alexander T. Mason
John 8. Tebbetts
Plaza Republican Club
Tebbetts
Mason
Plaza
Morris
Alexander Caldwell
Plaza Club
John W. Jacobus
M. J. Jackson
Robert C. Morris
Hal Bell
Franklin B. Ware
Edgar J. Lauer
de Lancey Carter
Frank Bulkley
Simon Hess
Messrs. Morris
Jacobus
Vereance
Sixth-ave
Madison-ave
Fifty-ninth-st
Credit Men Officers Elect Leaders for Next Year
The National Association of Credit Men in Cleveland selects Louisville as next convention site. New officers elected are FE A Young of St Paul as president J Harry Trevor of Baltimore as vice president and W A Prendergast of New York as secretary. John Field of Philadelphia receives a loving cup for service. Many Gatekeepers head to Buffalo for Pan American Exposition.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National Association of Credit Men
Louisville
FE. A. Young
St. Paul
J. Harry Trevor
Baltimore
W. A. Prendergast
New York
John Field
Philadelia
Buffalo
Pingree ill in London amid travel in Europe
Ex Governor Hazen S Pingree of Michigan is reported ill in London via a cable received by Edwin Hollister Low. The Pall Mall American and Colonial Exchange forwarded the message saying only that Pingree is ill. Low doubts the illness is serious and awaits further news for the Detroit social reform meeting.
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Hazen S. Pingree
Michigan
London
Edwin Hollister Low
Pingree
Mr. Low
Pall Mall
Colonial Exchange
Carlton
Regent Sts
Piccadilly
Low
Detroit
Mich
Pintree
Europe
The Sixteen Inch Gun at Buffalo Exposition Fails
Washington reports the Bureau of Ordnance cannot ship the 16 inch rifle to the Buffalo Exposition due to lack of a suitable mount. Watervliet Arsenal built it since 1897 at about 5000 in real costs, far from the Bethlehem 18 inch gun. The Army may exhibit a Mount Blanc over Pike's Peak picture instead of the gun.
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Tribune
Washington
Army
Bureau of Ordnance
Buffalo Exposition
Bureau
War Department
Congress
Watervitet Arsenal
Bethlehem Company
Army Ordnance
Gathmann
Watervliet
Army Ordnance Bureau
Sandy Hook
Hastings
Mount Blanc
Pike's Peak
Buffalo
Prospects for Pan American Congress Opened at State Dept
South and Central American representatives visited the State Department and learned there is no change in the issue of how far arbitration will be discussed at the Congress of American Republics. The question remains open with hopeful prospects that all republics will join the congress and pursue a unifying course. TOM L JOHNSON WOULD NOT BE GOVERNOR IF ELECTED WHILE MAYOR WOULD DECLINE TO SERVE. Hamilton, Ohio, June 13. The Daily Democrat quotes Johnson denying plans to seek the Democratic nomination for governor and stating he would refuse if elected, stressing he would honor his two year mayoral contract with Cleveland.
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Washington
State Department
Congress of American Republics
Congress
Hamilton
Ohio
Daily Democrat
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
People of
Dangerous derelict destroyed near transatlantic lane
Commander Hawley of the Hartford reports destroying a dangerous derelict across the transatlantic steamship track southeast of Newfoundland. The timberloaded, hulllow craft proved to be the dismasted schooner Isaac N. Kerlin of Bridgeton New Jersey.
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Washington
John M. Hawley
Hartford
Leith
Scotland
Navy Department
Newfoundland
Hydrographic Office
Isaac N. Kerlin
Bridgeton, N. J
Nixon Not Declining Yet for Mayor Nomination
Lewis Nixon, former Tammany Vice Committee chairman, is not declining mayoral nomination chances. Seen as a leading Democratic candidate, Nixon awaits Croker’s return next month to learn if he will be offered a nomination. He stated he is not a candidate for anything and too old to decline a nomination before it is tendered.
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Lewis Nixon
Tammany Vice Committee
Nixon
Croker
Examination for Naval Cadet By Competitive Test
Congressman Thomas J Creamer announces a competitive examination for naval cadet appointments to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The test will be held at Public School No 23 Mulberry and Bayard streets on Wednesday and Thursday the 19th and 20th at 3 16 o clock p m. Candidates must reside in the 9th Congress district and provide residence proof and certificates signed by themselves and another person.
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Thomas J. Creamer
Willth Congress District
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Mulberry and
Bayard Sts
Ramar Department
British capitalists plan to buy American steel works
The North American reports British investors aim to acquire independent steel plants outside Morgan's Steel Trust. They would operate, hold, or merge firms as profits dictate, potentially forming a rival steel trust. Arthur Keen of London City Bank and E Windsor Richards studied U S steel firms for two months and have returned to England.
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Philadelphia
America
Morgan's Steel Trust
United States Steel Corporation
Arthur Keen
London City Bank
Duke of Devonshire
Great Steel and Iron Works
E. Windsor Richards
United States
England
Headless Woman Mystery Drives Boston Hunt for Blondin
Boston inspectors chase Wilfred Blondin as wife Margaret Blondin is identified as the murdered victim. Police trace trunk shipments to Chelmsford and follow leads from landlady Mary Hannigan about the day of disappearance. Inspector Rhodes heads to Montreal while Chief Watts coordinates arrest efforts.
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Boston
Wilfred Flendin
Margaret
Chelmsford Woods
Blendin
Canada
Rhodes
Montreal
Watts
Carpenter
Blondin
Margaret Blondin
No. 43
Green St
Mary Hannigan
Kennedy Near Verdict In Dr Kennedy Murder Trial
Testimony ended in the Kennedy murder trial for Dolly Reynolds as defense and prosecutors debate author of evidence and alibi. The summing up by Mr Moore runs three hours with jury instructions expected Saturday morning as Judge Newhberger weighs the case.
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Samuel J. Kennedy
Dolly” Reynolts
Grand Hotel
Moore
Battlestein
Kennedy
Grand Motel
Lege
Green
Davis
Dr. Kennedy
Dolly” Reynolds
Thomas
Staten Island
Mercury
Gregory
Lenahan
Crook
Sale challenged of Rogers Locomotive Works
Paterson June 13 Special President Hoadley of the International Power Company confirms a rumor that his firm will attempt to set aside the sale of the Rogers Locomotive Works. The bid of International Power came too late and was not considered by Vice Chancellor Emery as receivers asked to confirm the sale. The works employ about five hundred men and hiring is ongoing. Local reaction is adverse.
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Paterson
Hoadley
International Power Company
Rogers Locomotive Works
Smith and Hoban
Emery
Water contract modified in Jersey City deal
Mayor Hoos and city commissioners altered a 7.595 million dollar water contract with Patrick H Flynn. The city keeps 500000 until Flynn acquires Morris Canal Company rights on the Rockaway River and then pays 31 percent interest. The Morris Canal Company claim and loan factors led financiers to withhold 4500000 until resolution or contract change.
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Hoos
Jersey City
Ringle
Midlige
Heintze and
Nolan
Patrick H. Flynn
Flynn
Morris Canal Company
Rockaway River
Is City
Aged man William McMillan hangs himself in Courtland Street shop
Belleville city special report: William McMillan a 72 year old man hanged himself from a cross beam in Daniel Mellis shop on Courtland street. He had brood over his wife’s recent death and worry over a favored son who left for the Klondike over a year ago and from whom he had heard nothing. County Physician issued burial permit.
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Belleville
William McMillan
Daniel Mellis
Courtland St
McMillan
Klondike
Probation Officer Higgins Reports Strong Early Results
Hudson County officer Frank J. Higgins presents his first annual report under the Fort act. He oversaw 121 parolees with only thirteen violations. His charges include forty four men two women three girls and seventy two boys ages fifty six to seven. The offenses were mainly theft and assault. He urges frequent reporting and notes paroled youths help restrain peers. He worked with the State Board of Children's Guardians and found homes for incorrigible boys who are thriving. A discouraging note is the lack of control over wayward girls.
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Frank J. Higgins
Hudson County
State Board of Children's Guardians
Match Factory Burned Near Passaic
The Royal match factory in Clifton Township near the Passaic River line operated by the Diamond Match Company was destroyed by fire early today. A steam boiler exploded after the fire, which officials say began from spontaneous chemical combustion. Several more explosions followed. No injuries. Damage about 2500. Erie Railroad and local trolleys halted for over an hour near the scene.
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Passaic
Royal Match Factory
Clifton Township
Passaic River
Diamond Match Company
Erie Railroad
Judge sentences former Morris County official to prison
Morristown special report states Judge Vreeland sentenced Frank E. Everett, ex clerk of the Morris County Board of Freeholders, who obtained nearly 31 50 on fraudulent vouchers, to two and one half years in the State prison.
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Morristown
Vreeland
Frank E. Everett
Morris County Board of Freeholders
Barker Trial Set for Arlington Shooting Case
The trial of Thomas G. Barker for shooting Rev. John Keller at Arlington on February 3 will begin Monday in the Hudson County Court. Subpoenas have been issued for numerous witnesses and the case is expected to occupy the court for several days. Barker will be tried before a struck jury.
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Thomas G. Barker
John Keller
Arlington
Hudson County Court
Night watchman stabbed at factory in Paterson
William Van Sedders, night watchman at a match factory on Vreeland Avenue, was stabbed twice by Henry Biel who is charged with stealing lead pipe. Biel confronted as he left the factory. the watchman fought him, and Patrolman Nelan arrested Biel who was committed to fall today.
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Paterson
William van Sedders
Vreeland Ave
Henry Biel
Bvllain
Biel
Nelan
West Orange Post Office Upgraded to Branch Status
Through the efforts of Postmaster Louis I. Gallison of Orange a modification of orders reworks the West Orange office from sub station to branch of Orange. Four mail carriers are authorized for delivery including one mounted carrier. The change allows direct delivery from the West Orange office.
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Orange
Louis I. Gallison
West Orange
Tarantula bite shocks Bloomfield worker at butcher shop
Rowland Hill, employed by Heckel Brothers butchers in Bloomfield, was stung by a tarantula while bringing bananas from a wagon to the store. The spider crawled onto the sidewalk and was killed. Hill received medical attention. his hand swelled but no serious injury expected.
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Bloomfield
Rowland Hill
Heckel Brothers
Hill
SUES FOR THE SUPPORT OF HER SISTER
Annie M. Kenney sues Edward MeIslahn in Brooklyn Supreme Court to recover 4.24 for her sister Alice Kenney's support. The case traces support from 1883 to 1899 and involves inheritances from Alfred Meislahn and funds advanced by Father Kenney and Dr Eugene Kenney. The jury received the sealed verdict late yesterday afternoon.
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Annie M. Kenney
Edward MeIslahn
Alice
Justice Chester
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Alice Kenney
Philip J. Kenney
St. Louis
Alfred Meislahn
Manhattan
Woodland Park
Col
Father Ken
New Jersey Democrats debate governor candidate contenders
Somerset County Democrat tries to push Samuel S. Childs as the governor nominee while New Jersey Gold Democrats claim control. Essex County supporters back Mayor Seymour with hints that State Senator Cornish could become a rival. Ex-Speaker Bergen gathers unexpected cross county support as Middlesex leaders weigh options. Oliver Kelly notes lack of unanimity though statewide Democratic consensus favors a Democrat as next governor.
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Somerset County
Samuel S. Childs
Bernardsville
Child
Essex County
New Jersey
Mr. Childs
Seymour
Cornish
Warren County
James J. Bergen
Oliver Kelly
State Board of Assessors
Middlesex County
Jersey City Woman Falls to Death from Fourth Floor Window
Mary Spellissy seventy years old died after falling from a fourth floor window at her apartment building No 40 Essex street Jersey City late Wednesday night. Edward Reilly twenty years old has disappeared from his home at No 152 St Pauls avenue Jersey City since Thursday last week. He was secretly married on December 3 to Alice Olsen by a Lutheran clergyman.
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Mary Spellissy
Essex St
Jersey City
Edward Reilly
St. Paul's Ave
Reilly
Alice Olsen
Programme of sports today around the region
Racing at Gravesend and Manchester gates. Lawn tennis hosts the New Jersey State championship at Orange. Amateur Athletic Union track meets in Buffalo. Syracuse freshmen race Cornell second freshmen eight on Onondaga Lake. Open golf championships at Myopia and related women events at Van Cortlandt Flushing Innis Arden Cedarhurst Essex County. Baseball matchups feature New York Chicago Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn and others across multiple venues.
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Brooklyn Jockey Club
Gravesend
New Jersey
Orange
Amateur Athletic Union
Buffalo Exposition
Syracuse
Cornell
Onondaga Lake
Myopia
van Cortlandt
Flushing
Innis Arden
Cedarhurst
Essex County
New York
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St.Louis
St. Louis
Columbia
Brown
Providence
Michigan
New York Wins Opening Game at Chicago in Baseball
National League results show New York defeating Chicago 9 to 7 in Chicago. Van Haltren and Selbach sparked the visitors with early hits, while Chicago rallied with four runs in the seventh. Eason relieved for Chicago in the fifth, Green clashed with the umpire in the seventh, and Hartsell doubled to drive in a run for Chicago.
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Chicago
van Haltren
Selbach
Hickman
Nelson
Eason
Taylor
Green
Hartsell
McCormick
St. Louis Dominates Brooklyn in Early Scoring Burst
In St Louis on June 13 Emslie sparked three first inning runs by ruling a Burkett fly ball a safe hit as Brooklyn never recovered. St. Louis defeated Brooklyn easily off Hughes with an attendance of about 3,000. Score: not provided.
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Emslie
Brooklyn
Burkett
Hughes
Nichols
Kruger
McGuire Ce
Harper
Kitson
Parrett
Donovan Oy
Hushes
Farell
St. Leis
Wallac
St Touts
Donovan
Keeler
Phillies Halt Reds In Sloppy Philadelphia Victory
Philadelphia scored in bursts with timely hits to overcome Cincinnati 8 to 4 in a June 13 game. Dugglesby limited Philadelphia rallies while Cross and Harley contributed standout fielding and a sharp catch. Attendance reported at 1,200. Batteries Newton and Bergen for Philadelphia. Dugglesby and McFarland for Cincinnati.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Cncinnati
Philadelphias
Dugglesby
Cross
Harley
Newton
Bergen
Dugglesby and McFarland
Pittsburg Beats Boston 6 to 2 in Home Game
Pittsburg dominates as Pittinger is weakly pitched against. Boston is outplayed at every point with an attendance of 2,700. Batteries Philippe and O Connor for Pittsburg with Pittinger and Kit tre dge for Boston.
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Pittsburg
Pittinger
Will
Boston
R. HH
E. Pittsburg
Philippe and
O’connor
Kittredge
New Jersey State lawn tennis final likely as Stevens advances
At Orange June 13 the New Jersey State championship proceeded with semi finals in singles. Stevens earned a walkover in the final after Larned withdrew, while Alexander defeated Cragin to face Stevens. Doubles opened with Alexander pairing with Bramhall and Watson, then Hobart and Millett beat Cragin and Bostwick.
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Orange
N. J
New Jersey
Orange Lawn Tennis Club
Larned
Stevens
Larned Brothers
Little
Alexander
Princeton
Hobart
Millett
Clarence Hobart
Richardd Stevens
W. A. Larned
F. B. Alexander
Calhoun Cragin
Bramhall
Watson
Cragin
Bostwick
Jones advances to Staten Island Ladies' Club final in tennis
Yesterday afternoon in the open lawn tennis tournament Miss Marion Jones defeated Miss Bessie Moore in the singles semi final, advancing to face Atkinson in the final. The doubles finals also loom with Miss Coffin and Miss Johnson meeting the Homans for the women's doubles title and Johnson with Henry Mollenhauer pairing against Homans and J. D. Ogilsby in mixed doubles.
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Staten Island Ladies’ Club
Marion Jones
Bessie Moore
Miss Moore
Miss Jones
Jones
Atkinson
America
Miss Coffin
Miss Johnson
Staten Island
Misses Homans
West Side
Henry Mollenhauer
Miss Homans
J. D. Ogilsby
American Marksmen Win At Hendon Trap Meet
Despite windy dull weather the American clay bird shooters defeated the British team at Hendon. Crosby led with a long first streak and high total while Onn Huart and others posted strong scores. Final 84 to 73. A silver cup awaits the American team for Saturday's shoot. British players to attend a banquet next Tuesday.
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Hendon
W. R. Crosby
O'Fallon
EH Onn
Indianapolis
J. A. Huart
Kansas City
T. A. Marshall
Keithsburg
United States
Butt
Crosby
Heikes
Gilbert
Parmelee
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