Aldrich Proves Mastermind In Senate Compromise
A Senate compromise on long and short haul provisions clears the way for swift action. Aldrich, Dixon, and insurgents unite Republicans and win broad support 56 to 10 as Democrats hold the bag. Agreement aims to resolve all disputed points in the interstate commerce bill by Monday and send the measure to conference early next week.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Aldrich
Dixon
la Folyue
Cummins
Certin
Mastery of Fog Attained by French Liner on Wireless Aid
The French liner La Provence attracted attention at Quarantine and along the waterfront yesterday with a new large wireless antenna installed in Havre. Using the Compas Azimatas Hertziennes, Captain Poncelet and the wireless operator could determine bearing relative to ships and land stations. In fog, the Provence communicated with Holland-America Potsdam and French Chicago and La Lorraine, sharing positional data. Invented by Signor Bellini and Signor Tosi, the device helps ships fix relative positions via wireless waves and will be fitted on all French Line steamers.
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Poncelet
Provence
Potsdam
Chicago
la Lorraine
Signor Bellini
Signor Tosi
Mother and Baby Killed by Trolley in Williamsburg
In Williamsburg, Mrs Celia Rosenberg twenty five and her four year old daughter Freda were struck and killed by a Graham Avenue trolley near No 486. The mother died after surgery at St Catharines Hospital where both legs were amputated. The motorman Frank Burnell was arrested on a charge of homicide.
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Celia Rosenberg
Freda
Graham Avenue
Williamsburg
St. Catharine’s Hospital
Frank Burnell
Auto test too real in New York demonstration
John Dietz of Larchmont visited New York to order a delivery truck but returned home after witnessing a dramatic demonstration that caught fire department attention. In front of a garage at 16 East 31st Street the gas tank overflow caused by Herman Gilson triggered an explosion. Firemen arrived as the event ended.
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John Dietz
Larchmont
New York
Fire Department
No. 16
East 31St Street
Charles Gormley
Hewitt Motor Company
Dietz
Herman Gilson
No. 201
Madison Street
Gilson
A. T. Masury
Grand Central Station
Lorillard's Car Strikes Jamaica Boy Near Home
Seven year old Frederick Howell of 16 South Street Jamaica was hit by an automobile owned and driven by Pierre Lorillard Jr of Tuxedo New York. The boy was taken to St Mary's Hospital Jamaica and found bruised with a slight cut on the nose. He was later returned home.
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Frederick Howell
No. 16
South Street
Jamaica
Pierre Lorillard, Jr
Tuxedo
N. Y
Hanged in Texas after San Juan Hill act appeal to Roosevelt
Negro veteran known as Bubber Robinson, who fought at San Juan Hill Cuba, was hanged in a Dallas county jail after a murder during a 1908 night hold up. He read his death warrant and told the crowd he was ready to die, calling out to a comrade in the crowd.
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Tribune
Dallas
Tex
Roosevelt
Bubber” Robinson
San Juan Hill
Cuba
Robinson
Frank Woodford
Woodford
John
Bryan joins in invitation to Roosevelt for Lincoln address
Lincoln Nebraska May 13 William J Bryan has joined in an invitation to Theodore Roosevelt to deliver an address in Lincoln in August. Governor Shallenberger Mayor Love and Lincoln Commercial Club officers signed the invitation. Bryan rebuked editors urging Roosevelt as a Democratic candidate noting his democratic deeds and undemocratic acts. He will sail for Europe in May. we hope to see Roosevelt in person in the near future.
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Neb
William J. Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Shallenberger
Love
Lincoln Commercial Club
Bryan
Roosevelt
Europe
Sunduh
King George Wreck Survivors Arrive With Tales Of Loss
Five survivors of the King George shipwreck arrived aboard the Lyndhurst from Calcutta recounting how the vessel ran aground off Anjer Java in stormy seas on November 25. Captain John Jeffrey died aboard after taking whiskey for illness while Kanaka servant Passer also perished. The crew, twenty nine strong, was rescued by the Java cutter and later shipped to Calcutta and then New York.
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John Jeffrey
Passer
King George
Java
Hong Kong
Anglo-American Oil Company
London
Orient
New York
Alfred Owens
Lyndhurst
Jeffrey
Atlas
Anjer
Peter Shand
Young Owens
Batavia
Owens
Sugar witness stricken in Pueblo Indian uprising case
Otto Schmeltter, bookkeeper for American Sugar Refining Co, ill at his Brooklyn home and unavailable to testify in the government case against Charles R. Heike. His tables comparing government weight and company weighers aided prosecutions. Government counsel said he may be essential, but new evidence strengthens the case. In another item, Taos Pueblo uprising prompts troop movement from Santa Fe to prevent a massacre.
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Otto Schmeltter
American Sugar Refining Company
Charles R. Heike
7Th Street
Brooklyn
Schmelter
Williamsburg
Havemeyer &Elder
Richard Parr
Internal Revenue Office
Parr
Suit over Washington sword sale to Morgan in court
Baltimore May 13 Litigation over the sale to J Pierpont Morgan of George Washingtons Revolutionary sword began in the courts. Morgan paid about 25000 for the relic presented to the Mount Vernon Association. Washington gave it to Major George Lewis who left it to his brother Captain Howell Lewis of the Confederate navy. The captain's heirs are named in the suit.
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the Tribune
Baltimore
J. Pierpont Morgan
George Washington
Morgan
Mount Vernon Association
Washington
George Lewis
Virginia
Howell Lewis
Trapier Lewis
Grace Lee Martin
Amos H. Martin
U.S. A
Martin
Virginia Lewis
Lewis
Henry Howell Lewis
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company
Death by Own Action Ridic Corrigan Friend of Bryan
Minneapolis May 13 Ex Judge J R Corrigan fifty prominent Democrat politician died by his own hand today in the office of Dr G H Hunter in the Donaldson Building. Corrigan was a friend of W J Bryan and had been a delegate to several Democratic national conventions. He was once probate judge of this county. No motive is known.
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J. R. Corrigan
G. H. Hunter
Donaldson Building
Wardani to Be Hanged for Cairo Premier Assassination
The student Wardani, a Nationalist, was condemned to death for shooting Boutros Pacha Chall the Egyptian Premier and Foreign Affairs Minister in February. Roosevelt’s Cairo visit provoked protests as Wardani claimed vengeance for government acts. Five shots were fired as Boutros Pacha left the Foreign Affairs Ministry. he died the next day.
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Ed Boutros Pacha Chall
Boutros Pacha
Cairo
Mr. Roosevelt
Egypt
University of Cairo
Boutros
Ex-President Loubet Hurts in Paris Collision
Former President Loubet was struck by an automobile while crossing Pont Neuf at noon today in Paris and sustained slight injuries. He remained conscious and was attended by bystanders and a physician. The incident occurred near the river's edge as traffic moved along the bridge.
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Loubet
Pont Neuf
Ile
Haggin Ranch Sold to Haggin and Tevis Heirs
Sacramento May 13 A Rancho del Paso former Haggin thoroughbred stud has been sold to Haggin and the Tevis heirs land company led by George W es. Price rumored between 70000 and 244000 acres.
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Cal
Rancho del Paso
James B. Haggin
Haggin
Tevis
Lis Land Company
George W. Es
Fatal crash at Brighton Beach during twenty four hour race
Mechanic William F. Bradley of the Marion car died from a fractured skull after the car crashed through a fence at the camp turn in the Brighton Beach twenty four hour race. Driver Anderson escaped unharmed. Bradley's address was Newark. Another Buick, led two hours, crashed near the first turn. mechanic Jack Towers was hurt when the car overturned.
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William F. Bradley
Coney Island
Bradley
Halsey Street
Newark
Aeronaut Chauvette Michelin Killed in France
Lyons May 13 A French aviator Chauvette Michelin age twenty three died after his Apteinette monoplane lost control and struck a telephone booth, a derrick toppled, and he sustained a skull fracture. He died after skull trephination in hospital. He told an assistant I have had enough aviation after this meeting.
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France
Michelin
Driverless car hides after fatal tumble of 8 year old
Eight year old Sadie Miller of 139 Third avenue was tossed into the air on 10th street near Second avenue when a yellow touring car struck her and sped away. Dr Dowd at Bellevue Hospital reported a fractured skull and serious bruising with slim recovery chances as witnesses noted two license numbers on the car indicating operations in New Jersey and Massachusetts but not New York.
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Third Avenue
10Th Street
Second Avenue
First Avenue
New Jersey
Massachusetts
New York
Dowd
Bellevue Hospital
Texas Sees An Awful Meteor
A meteor appeared near Galveston around 11 o clock last night moving southeast to northwest and lasting about ten seconds. Three explosions followed by a spray of sparks left a wide trail of light seen across Texas. The event frightened many, especially the local Black community who gathered in prayer meetings, fearing a strike from the comet.
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Tribune
Galveston
Texas
Matrimonial Cues Defy Friday the 13th in City Hall
The day saw far fewer marriage licenses issued in City Hall as many couples chose to defer nuptial plans. Most days bring around 140 licenses, but yesterday yielded about 60. Joseph Fischer and Rae Caroline Lieblich, both named in the story, cited their initial meeting on the 13th and a newly rented home at number 4 as part of their tale.
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Joseph Fischer
West 2Th Street
Rae Caroline Lieblich
Madison Street
Passaic
N. J
Ex Governor Rollins Held on Smuggling Charge
Ex Governor Frank W. Rollins and his son Douglas were arrested for smuggling at Cunard pier while returning from England aboard the Lusitania. Mrs Rollins later implicated unlisted jewelry and clothing. officers seized nine trunks and prepared charges accusing the Rollins party of defrauding the United States by failing to declare duties. Bail posted for the father and son, with Mrs Rollins to appear before the commissioner today.
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Cunard
West 14Th Street
Lusitania
Frank W. Rollins
New Hampshire
Douglas
London
Rollinses
M. P. Cassidy
McKenzie
John J. Raczkiewicz
Baggage Department
Army of Customs
Cassidy
Rollins
Mr. Raczkiewicz
Mr. Rollins
Simmons
United States
Shields
Douglas Rollins
England
Smyth
Roblins
State Senate
Edward H. Rollins
Massachusetts Institute of Tech
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