Perth Amboy Riots Escalate with Fatalities in Day of Violence
In Perth Amboy New Jersey rioting strikers and deputy sheriffs clash for a third time today leaving one man dead and multiple wounded. Sheriff Bolschweiller is struck by a brick while crowds block factories and a militia deployment looms as Governor Wilson weighs sending troops.
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West Point Cadets Enter Camp Amid Pranks
The Sunday Tribune previews the annual encampment at West Point. Upperclassmen welcome the start while plebes brace for pranks during the camp beginning now.
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Chauffeur exes elopes with Newark heiress in dramatic tale
Dorothy Lushear, 17, daughter of John W Lushear head of North Ward National Bank, wed Conrad Eysoldt, the family chauffeur, after eloping from Mount Tabor. They married in New York and returned to Newark, where a confrontation with Lushear led to a tense scene and a pending warrant for assault with intent to kill. The couple planned to unite despite family opposition and threats, with ongoing tensions over the marriage.
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Servant’s All To Charity In Will Filed For Probate
Catherine Blinmans a lifelong New Middletown servant died recently leaving ten thousand dollars to charities. The will filed for probate today shows five bequests of one thousand dollars to five institutions with the residue left to a city bank. Family relatives indicated plans to contest. Tickets advertised for Chicago and return travel are noted.
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No Compromise Candidate Considered by President Taft
President Taft denies any notion of a compromise candidate. He authorizes his secretary to rebut such reports and expresses confidence in the Republican National Convention's judgment. Taft states there will be no third candidate and that he expects to be nominated on the first ballot with votes to spare.
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Florence Reker Ends Life After Job Loss
Florence Reker, a 20 year old telephone operator, shot herself in the right temple with her uncle’s revolver at 16h Clay Avenue. She had recently lost her job at the New York New Haven Hartt Railroad freight yards in Whdste and Hore Seiver and was living with her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Ward Becker.
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Harvard Freshman Fined for Snake Dance Auto
Geoffrey Taylor a wealthy Harvard freshman of Staverly Hall New York No 19 East 64th Street was fined 150 in Municipal Criminal Court for performing a snake dance with his touring car around supports of the elevated Washington Street structure last night He appealed and was allowed to go on personal recognizance Harold a friend testified the stunt aimed to show car control between the elevated girders at the Hotel Langham on upper Washington Street
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Premier's Son Fined For Driving Without License
A report from Halstel College Oxford notes that Dheyel Asquith, son of the Prime Minister, was fined for driving an automobile without a valid license and for failing to display a license plate. Police in Oxford processed the incident the same day.
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Corots Bring Two Prices at Christies Auction
Fifteen Corots valued at 250000 dollars head to London where Thriftes sold one Corot and another at Christies this afternoon. The auction featured two notable prices for Souvente d Italie dated ISO WM and Le Sole dated five years later fetching sum around 816700.
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Little Girl Burns Self to Death Over Study Fears
Irene Winton ten years old adopted daughter of Mrs Eugene Mitchell died by setting her clothes on fire after soaking them with benzine and ether. Neighbors heard screams as a boy left in charge of the Mitchell plumbing store failed to act. A note blamed the teacher and expressed intent to punish for lack of study.
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Eagle Attacks Girl in Westport Rescue by Father
In South Norwalk on June 1 an enormous eagle struck Emma Trewald, eight, near her home in Westport. The bird clutched her dress and dragged her before the father fired both barrels, bringing the eagle down. The girl suffered minor injuries. shooting an eagle is illegal, but authorities may overlook prosecution given the rescue.
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Violin Contest Attracts Longworth In Pre-Convention Battle
Coroner Roose and son in law Representative Niche ola Longworth join a violinists contest before the convention. Longworth owns a Guar parive violin and studies under renowned masters. New violins aim to outclass last year’s Paris winners in tone.
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Plans to Stampede Convention in Roosevelts Orbit
Theodore Roosevelt departed for Chicago overshadowing other topics. Taft adherents denounced compromise while Roosevelt supporters framed his trip as preventing a stolen nomination. McKinley and Dixon warned of crisis and insisted Taft would win on the first ballot amid new delegates being allocated. Roosevelt said he acted as embodiment of true democracy and sought to ensure a fair process.
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Roosevelt Train Halt Delays Journey to Chicago
Roosevelt's train to Chicago halted near Albany when a two-foot diameter bowlder on the track wrecked the locomotive pilot and damaged brake gear. The ex president remained in his stateroom as engineers cleared the obstruction delaying arrival by about one hour.
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