Six Die in Williamsburg Fire at Humboldt Street
A firebug caused a blaze at No 37 Humboldt Street Williamsburg early yesterday killing six people from the Abrams and Cohen families and injuring four others. Rescue attempts by police and salvage crews saved several residents as the four story brick building burned. Damages amount to 110000 and authorities suspect incendiary tactics with prior nearby fires.
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Humboldt Street
Williamsburg
St. Catharine's
Eastern District
Annie Hirschman
Chief Laily
Brooklyn
Abrams
Cohen
Samuel A. Gluck
Assembly
Neble
Iallan
Cook Street
Frank Damato
Jacob Worth
Kings County
Black man sought in Norfolk nabbed in New York
Anton Braxton, a Black man wanted in Norfolk Virginia for allegedly stabbing a sailor, was held without bail in the Tombs police court after identification by Norfolk Police Officer William Mollman. He reportedly fatally wounded T. M. Hastings with a sharp object, which Braxton denies.
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Anton Braxton
Norfolk
Elling
United States Navy
Tombs
William Mollman
Braxton
T. M. Hastings
Hastings
Taft Again Peacemaker in Panama Visit
Panama reports Secretary Taft aims to settle disputes with Panama and Colombia, and to foster fair treaties. Local observers fear election tensions may spark disturbances, while Washington reportedly probes political risk. Panama hopes Taft’s visit yields positive outcomes for the republic.
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Taft
United States
Panama
Colombia
No Patronage Inquiry Faces Civil Service Reform League
Atlantic City meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League found no sufficient evidence that President Roosevelt misused federal patronage to aid Taft. Richard Henry Dans warns that future accusations will prompt investigations if substantiated. The council supports blocking political activity by classified officials and urges broader restraint on higher appointive officers. Public opinion is seen as key to enforcing reforms.
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Atlantic City
National Civil Service Reform League
Roosevelt
The
League
Richard Henry Dans
Dana
Taft men expected to control district and state conventions
Lexington May 3 Taft supporters claim control of district conventions to name delegates to the Republican National Convention, with twenty four of twenty six votes at stake. They say the national administration will be endorsed and the state organization kept intact as Louisville prepares for the state convention.
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Tribune
Lexington
Louisville
Taft
Richard P. Ernest
Connecticut’s 14 to Be Left Free
Hartford May 41 Delegates to Chicago will be chosen at the Republican State Convention to be held at the Auditorium over Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. The record shows the delegation is practically agreed upon with two well known party men likely to be chosen as delegates at large. The convention will not instruct the delegation and will be Taft aligned. Senators Bulkeley and Brandegee are viewed as likely attendees though one may abstain if the other does. Michael Kenealy and Edwin Milner are cited as potential delegates at large.
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Hartford
Conn
Chicago
Flavel S. Luther
Trinity College
Bulkeley
Brandegee
Michael Kenealy
State Central Committee
Edwin Milner
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Taft
United States
Says Gray Would Take Nomination
Washington May 3 Richard J Beamish in charge of the George Gray bureau says the Pittsburg interview credited to Judge Gray should be taken literally He is not seeking the nomination and has not aided or encouraged friends who push him as the Democratic exemplar His supporters know he would not refuse the call if nominated and his party fealty remains unchanged Delaware convention delegates voted as a unit for Gray implying no new change in his candidacy stance
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Washington
Richard J. Beamish
George Gray
Pittsburg
Judge Gray
Delaware
Denver
Gray
Hinghes
Bulley Ticket Leads Texas Primary By Major Margin
Dallas May 2 after a dramatic Texas Democratic primary most returns show the Bulley ticket leading with about ten thousand votes in delegates-at-large to the national convention. The sweeping campaign marks a historic Southwest contest as results roll in from across the state.
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Dallas
Tex
Southwest
United States
Joseph W. Bulley
Georgia and Alabama Republican Conventions Pick Delegates
In Jackson Georgia on May 3 the 6th District convention elected Alexander Ackerton and W C Emory of Macon as delegates to the national convention, with alternates Frank Disroan and J W Wood both Foraker supporters. Ackerman favors Taft Emory Foraker. In Calera Alabama the 4th District anti administration wing chose W F Aldrich and John Hollinsworth as Chicago delegates with alternates WW Smith and Wallace Edler, the delegates uninstructed.
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Jackson, Ga
Alexander Ackerton
W. C. Iemory
Macon
Frank Disroon
J. W. Wood
Forsythe
Ackerman
Taft
Emory
Foraker
Disroon
Wood
Calera
Ala
Chirago
W. F. Aldrich
Aldrich
John €. Hollinsworth
Lincoln
WW. Smith
Selma
Wallace
Edler
Clanton
Harlem Presbyterian Crowd Backs Hughes in Racetrack Betting Fight
At 122d Street church Harlem Presbyterians heard Senator Alfred Page and Rev Dr John Lyon Caughey urge abolishing racetrack betting. Men’s club resolutions asked Governor Hughes to sign repeal of the Percy Gray law, opposing lawmakers who vote against public morality and urging action in a special session.
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Harlem Presbyterian Church
Alfred R. Page
John Lyon Caughey
State of New York
Page
Hughes
Reprea
Citizens rally against racetrack gambling in Brooklyn church
A crowd of over two thousand gathered at Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church in Brooklyn for a good citizenship meeting opposing racetrack gambling. Speakers praised Governor Hughes and urged legislators who voted against the Agnew-Hart bills to be replaced, with calls to fight party politics in support of constitutional integrity.
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Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church
Brooklyn
Men's Association of the Church
John B. Creighton
Brooklyn League
Robert H. Roy
Kings County
Robert J. MacFarland
Manufacturers’ Association of New York
George W. Brush
Senate
Attack "Racing Senators" at Brooklyn mass meeting
A mass meeting at Church of the Open Door in Brooklyn denounced racetrack gambling and targeted Senators who helped defeat the last Legislature bill. Speakers including Rev Dr Baylis Rabbi Meyer and ex State Senators Griswold and Brush urged support for the governor and continued the fight against gambling.
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Church of the Open Door
Halsey Street
Saratoga Avenue
Brooklyn
Racetrack Hills
Gilchrist
Charles T. Baylis
Martin J. Meyer
Temple Israel
John Belford
Church of the Nativity
Adolph
Baylis
Griswold
No Law Against Altering Telegram
Washington May 2 Investigating a telegram tied to defeating Governor Hughes bills the House plans a bill making it an offence to alter a telegram The district attorney’s office reportedly found no existing law covering such an offence Representative Assett will introduce the proposed measure to criminalize telegram alterations
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Washington
Hughes
Capitol
Representative Assett
Governor Speaks at Mass Meeting on Race Track Gambling
Governor Hughes will address a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall this evening urging enforcement of the state constitution. The event runs from 7:30 until 7:18 o'clock as laymen press for action on the anti race track gambling campaign at Beeston.
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Hughes
Carnegie Hall
Eaua Beeston
Governor speaking at Albany overflow meetings next week
In Albany next week admission will be granted and doors opened to the public. The meeting starts at 8 30. Two adjoining churches are offered for overflow meetings where the Governor will speak with Louis Marshall Rev Dr Charles F Aked and William A Prendergast addressing the gatherings.
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Albany
Louis Marshall
Charles F. Aked
William A. Prendergast
Mass Meeting Indorses Hughes Across Lockport Area
A monster mass meeting in Lockport New York endorsed Governor Hughes anti racetrack gambling bills. William C Wallace Republican candidate for Senator in the special election for the 47th District pledged support. Senator Harvey D Hinman of Binghamton and George B Wellington Troy Corporation Counsel spoke in favor. Clergy across towns praised Hughes and his stand.
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Lockport
Monster
Hughes
William C. Wallace
Harvey D. Hinman
Binghamton
George B. Wellington
Troy
N. Y
Will Arrest Racetrack Bettors At New Louisville Meet
May 3 news item states the New Louisville Jockey Club spring meeting opens Tuesday with the Kentucky Derby as the feature. A large police detail will arrest anyone attempting to bet via auction pools or pari mutuel machines, under city policy. The mayor and Board of Public Safety announced the plan, with the city attorney affirming police authority within Jefferson County.
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Louisville Jockey Club
Board of Public Safety
Grinstead
Jefferson County
Louisville
Campaign to abolish Louisiana racing gains wealthy support
New Orleans May 3 A bid to abolish racing in Louisiana will launch before the Legislature meeting in Baton Rouge. Backers aim to suppress all betting at tracks and close them immediately, while opponents propose a state racing commission. Prominent figures including Frank T. Howard John M. Parker and Bishop James H Blenk back the effort amid wide political opposition and fears for winter tourism and crime linked to gambling. Governor-elect J Y Sanders stance and Democratic committee backing add weight to the drive.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Frank T. Howard
John M. Parker
Cotton Factor
Beverly Warner
Trinity Episcopal Church
James H. Blenk
J. Y. Sanders
Democratic State Central Committee
Charities Conference To Meet In Richmond
Charity and correction experts from across America gather in Richmond for the national conference on charities and correction set to run seven days. The affiliated Society of St Vincent de Paul opened its convention with remarks by Mayor McCarthy and Governor Swanson, led by Thomas M. Mulry of New York. An Association of Jewish Charities banquet at the Jefferson Hotel will be addressed by the Governor and Mayor tomorrow night.
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Richmond
Charity and Correction
America
National Conference On Charities and Correction
National Conference
National Convention
The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
McCarthy
Swanson
Thomas M. Mulry
New York
Conference In Charities
National Association of Jewish Charities
Jefferson Hotel
Man in Bilded Tin: Saloon Door Incident in 1900s NYC
Hans Bach of 361 First Avenue tried to enter John Foley's saloon at 21st Street and Third Avenue after a Hudson tunnel visit. He burst through the plate glass window with his head and shoulders, became stuck, was freed by Patrolmen Schmidt and Muller, and taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment after police transferred him to the station.
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Hians Bach
First Avenue
Hoboken
Hudson Tunnel
Manhattan
John Foley
21St Street
Third Avenue
Hans
Schmidt
Muller
Bellevue Hospital
Patrol wagon driver hospitalized after crane injuries in Brooklyn crash
John E F Riel of the Bedford Avenue police patrol wagon was thrown from the wagon when it struck a surface car switch at Kent Avenue and Broadway. He suffered a concussion and remained unconscious at the Eastern District Hospital where his condition was reported serious.
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John EF. Riel
Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn
Eastern District
Kent Avenue
Broadway
Riel
Wreckers Work Rickmers Wreck On Long Island Shore
Crews toiled on the Peter Rickmers all day at Zach's Inlet near Fire Island. High water lifted the vessel twenty feet as cargo was lightered and efforts will resume at high tide. The ship shows no leak despite rough seas. A new Stapleton Post Office site has been approved in Washington, moving to the Masonic Temple at Sand and Bay streets for ten years starting June.
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Stapleton
S. 1
Staten Island
Postoffice
Washington
Masonic Temple
Sand and
Bay Streets
Yankee Repartee on a Gravelly Knoll
A Yankee farmer mows a sparse yield on a gravelly knoll when a neighbor quips can you get enough to wipe your evtrhs. The farmer answers nothing to wipe in a laconic retort reflecting rural humor from Youth's Companion.
The Value of Individualism Debate at Ascension Church
Last night at the Church of the Ascension the Rev Thomas R Slicer argued for individualism and competition while socialist speakers warned that such forces harm society The discussion touched on labor, morality, and the idea that society is an organism with conscious cells and ended with mixed reactions and calls for further debate.
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Thomas R. Slicer
Church of the Ascension
Mr. Slicer
Rabbi Ben Ezra
Charles Johnston
Slicer
Reginalds
Bellamy
Sel Friedmann
Platen Brounoff
East Side
Julius Hepp
Socialist Theatre
Mitchell
ELOPING COUPLE ASK POLICE TO MARRY THEM
Louis Everson twenty one of Spring street Newburg New York and Lillie Finger nineteen of the same place entered Eldridge street station and asked Lieutenant Sweeney to wed them without a license. The lieutenant advised a clergyman in New Jersey and the couple left hopeful after being cautioned about age and licensing rules.
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Eldridge Street
Sweeney
Louis Everson
Spring Street
Newburg
N. Y
Lillie Finger
New Jersey
Ambassadors Creel and Buchanan to Costa Rica trip
Mexico City May 2 It was announced the ambassadors Creel and Buchanan will leave May 10 for Salina Cruz to board the US cruiser Albany and sail May 11. They will represent their countries as high commissioners at the opening of the Central American Court of Justice late this month. They will not visit other Central American capitals as part of the voyage.
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Mexico City
Creel
Buchanan
Costa Rica
Salina Cruz
United States
Albany
Guatemala
Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Central American Court of Justice
Insolent Defiance cited in Venezuela arbitration dispute
Yale lecturer Robert C. Morris, counsel for the United States before the Venezuela Claims Commission, argues that Venezuela’s history of defiance justifies strong action. He asserts Congress must authorize measures, potentially force, to secure arbitration and justice for American citizens.
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New Haven
Venezuela
Yale
Robert C. Morris
New York
United States
Venezuela Claims Commission
Morris
State Department
Castro
Congress
Rebellion on the Blue Nile Ends in Assassination and Wounding
On May 3 in Mesalamieh near Karthoum a British deputy inspector of the Blue Nile province Scott Moncreiff and a native official were killed at the invitation of a local sheik who proclaimed himself Prophet. A punitive force led by the provincial governor was attacked by dervishes, wounding the governor and killing two native officers.
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Cairo
Scott Moncreiff
Blue Nile
Mesalamieh
Khartoum
White Star Plans Canada Service With New Steamers
Lankdon May 3 The White Star Steamship Company announced a Canadian service to begin in the spring of 18% with the new steamers Alberta and Albany renamed Laurentic and Megantic and the Dominion liners Canada and Dominion joining the fleet.
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Lankdon
White Star Steamship Company
Alberta
Albany
Laurentic
Dominion
Canada
Double Murder Arrests in Columbus Colony Slayings
In South Columbus a double murder occurred early today in a foreign colony. Victims Ed Moldewan and Swinchoff Poni. Eight Bulgarians in custody awaiting investigation. George Pokotosoff, interpreter for police, accused by countrymen of the crime.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ed Moldewan
Swinchoff Poni
George Pokotosoff
Insurgency Rumors Quieted Near Lima Peru
Government troops hunted insurgent leader Durand and his around two hundred men alleged to have cut Lima lighting wires. Reports of dynamite finds and a possible railroad bridge blast surfaced, but Lima and Callao returned to normal as Washington noted immediate suppression and public condemnation.
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Lima
Peru
Pardo
Durand
Washington
Neill
Legation
Department of State
American Fleet Visit Aims To Impress Sailors
Melbourne May 3 Sir William J Lyne treasurer of the reception fund said the bulk of the expenditure would be on the sailors during the American fleet visit to Australian ports. He stressed the aim that the sailors leave with a good impression.
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Melbourne
Australia
William J. Lyne
Trade and Customs
General Stephen Turr Dead in Budapest May 3
Budapest May 3 General Stephen Turr, a Garibaldian veteran and former adviser to Louis Kossuth, died here on Saturday. Born in Baja Hungary in 1825, he served in the Austrian army and joined Garibaldi’s staff in Italy earning promotions to general of division, with significant acts in Brescia and Sicily. He married Princess Adaline Wyse Sora, a cousin of Napoleon III, in 15. He returned to Hungary after the war of 1866.
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Stephen Turr
Budapest
Louis Kossuth
Baja
Hundgary
Italy
House of Hapsbhurg
Bark Lost Two Men Drown In South Atlantic
Buenos Ayres May 3 The Swedish bark Svane hild from Pensacola to Buenos Ayres was total loss after ashore at Enlist Bank. Two crewmen drowned while the captain and remaining crew reached Malgonade Uruguay.
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Buenos Ayres
Svanehild
Pensacola
Enlist Bank
Malgonade
Uruguay
American concession to Russia in customs value recognition
St. Petersburg May 2 It is announced by the Minister of Finance that the United States has agreed to recognize the Russian Bourse committee certificates fixing the customs value of Russian goods imported into America. A similar privilege already has been granted to German chambers of commerce.
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St. Petersburg
Minister of Finance
United States
America
Beaupré Sails for Hamburg to Take Hague Post
Arthur M. Beaupré former American Minister to the Argentine Republic sailed from Buenos Ayres today on the German steamer Arcona for Hamburg. He will proceed to The Hague to assume the post of American Minister. A large number of Cabinet ministers and diplomatic representatives boarded to bid him farewell.
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Buenos Ayres
Arthur M. Beaupré
Fomer
Argentine Republi
Gap Arcona
Hamburg
the Hague
Troops and Police Clash Near Loja Ecuador
In Loja, the provincial capital of Loja, a serious clash erupted between soldiers and police. Several individuals were wounded on both sides during the day’s fighting near the city, and the incident prompted emergency measures as authorities investigated the cause and sought to restore order.
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Guayaquil
Loja
Ecuador
New Minister in Ecuador Appointed in Quito
Quito May 3 Dr Cesar Boria has been named Minister of Public Instruction shifting the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Quito
Cesar Boria
Public Instruction
More plague cases at Guayaquil city report
Guayaquil reports forty eight new bubonic plague cases since May 2 with April recording thirteen plague deaths and additional yellow fever fatalities. The figures reflect ongoing health crises in the port city and underscore the spread of infectious diseases in the region.
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Guayaquil
Dinner Honoring General Jes Wigul Gomez In Santiago
A dinner in Santiago de Cuba last night honored General Jes Wigul Gomez who was recently nominated for the presidency by the Miguelista party. Covert for one hundred guests, speeches by Gomez and others praised the candidate as patriotic and conservative, leaving a strong impression.
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Santiago de Cuba
Jes Wigul Gomez
Republic
Gane” Gomez
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