Coney Island Sees Record Holiday Crowd Amid Hat Trouble
A sunlit rush to Coney Island drew massive crowds as trains ran every two minutes and Luna Park, Steeplechase Park, and Dreamland faced overcrowding. Police battled pickpockets and counterfeiters while Frederic Thompson reported nearly 100000 visitors by night, with 12000 entering per hour at 5 pm.
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Coney Island
Surf Avenue
Bowery
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
West End
Culver Station
Luna Park
Fifth Avenue
Coney Island Road
O’brien
Secret Service
Ballyhoo
Frederic Thompson
Dreamland
Bill” Ellis
Sea Gate
Coney Island Hippodrome
West 20Th Street
Minnie
James Stuberford
Female Barkers at Coney Island Open Summer Lecturers
Women gain rights at Dreamland this summer as Dreamland opens with women lecturers chosen by the Progressive Women Suffrage League. Miss Mary Coleman and Mrs. Lydia Kingsmill Commander lead arrangements and suffragists escort the speakers by auto from the Riccadonna Hotel to Dreamland.
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Coney Island
Dreamland
William A. Ellis
Progressive Womens Suffrage League
Mary Coleman
Lydia Kingsmill
Riccadonna Hotel
Dreamland Pier
Brooklyn Clerk Found Dead After Fall Or Attack
Harry Akins a 37 year old clerk of 4 Dean Street Brooklyn was found with a crushed skull in Sands Street near Washington Street. Police suspect a fall from an elevated structure or an assault by thugs after a Coney Island train ride. His weekly pay and some jewelry were stolen and a formal inquiry is begun.
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Harry Akins
No. 4
Dean Street
Sands Street
Washington Street
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Notable Citizens Named to Escort Governor Clinton Return
Kingston officials appoint Mayor Crane D G Atkins J H Everett S D Coykendall Judge Clearwater and B M Brink to accompany the body of George Clinton to Kingston. They will travel to Washington on May to join the procession.
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Kingston
XN. Y
Citizens’ Committee
Washington
George Clinton
New York State
W. P. Crane
D. G. Atkins
Board of Education
J. H. Everett
Board of Trade
S. D. Coykendall
A. T. Clearwater
B. M. Brink
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Opening Fort George season draws crowds amid light disorder
Passengers on the Broadway subway and Third Avenue line reach Fort George as rain ends the day. Thousands visit Paradise Park and the fort with rides, shows, and shorelike amusements while police keep order and vendors note mixed service.
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Broadway
Dyckman Street
Fort George
Uptown
Third Avenue
Coney Island
Old Fort
Urchins
Manhattan
Fort
Amsterdam Avenue
Marcel
Fort Georger
Paradise Park
Park
Interborough
Police raid Chinatown nets fourteen alleged gamblers
Police arrested fourteen Chinese men in two raids on fantan gambling houses in Chinatown. Detectives found 27.58 dollars on tables and seized dominos and markers. Seven suspects were caught after a chase. others fled. Charges included keeping a gambling house and aiding gambling.
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Chinatown
Inspector Russell
Mott Street
Leo Song
Dovers Street
Captain McNally
Elizabeth Street
Pell Street
Chim Sam
No. & Mott Street
Massachusetts seeks 300000 for gypsy moth battle
Archibald H. Kirkland, state insect pest head, urges a 300000 state appropriation to fund this year’s moth warfare. More than 80000 parasites were released from Melrose Highlands station last week with 20000 more ready, part of a federal and state push to suppress the gypsy moth using scientific biological controls.
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Bay State
Boston
Massachusetts
Archie H. Kirkland
Melrose Highlands
United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Confession Reported in Shepherd Farm Murders
Frank Zastera the farm hand, jailed as a witness in the Shepherd family killings, is reported to have confessed after long interrogation. The alleged account describes his using Mr. Shepherds shotgun to kill Mrs. Shepherd then Mr. Shepherd and Jennie Bendy, with money hidden and later searched for. Authorities continued questioning him as crowds gathered at the scene.
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The
Tribune
Freehold
N. J
Frank Zastera
William B. Shepherd
Josephine
Jennie Bendy
Cosgrove and
Sylvester
New York
Joseph McDermott
Zastera
William Wall
Shepherd Farm
Cosgrove
Mr. Shepherd
Shepherd
Texas Republican Conventions Instruct Taft Delegates
Across Texas on May 17 Republicans in Fort Worth Austin Sherman Conroe Yoakum Dallas and other cities held district conventions endorsing Roosevelt or Taft and instructing delegates to vote for Taft at the national convention. Delegates include Sam Houston C C Littleton W D Madson J D Lolliver and others with alternates named.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Taft
Sam Houston
C. C. Littleton
Weatherford
A. L. Cole
Frath County
C. 8. Taylor
Tarrant County
Austin
Chicago
Fairbanks
William W. Hite
Travis County
J. D. Lolliver
Hays County
W. D. Madson
L. W. Franklin
Floresville
Congress
Roosevelt
Edward Lassater
Fulfurrias
E. Nolte
Seguin
C. J. Martin
Kinney
J. N. Miller
Nueces
Sherman
C. A. Burke
van Alstyne
W. M. Griffin
McKinney
R. H. Crabb
Leonard
R. S. Askridge
Wolf City
Conroe
J. M. Sloan
Navasota
J. M. Adkins
Harris County
E. W. Atkinson
Grimes County
Spencer Graves
Fort Bend County
Yoakum
9Th Congress
C. M. Hughes
Wharton
A. E. Laessing
la Grange
Dallas
C. W. Starling
A. B. Gardenhire
Rockwall County
R. Stokes
J. W. Lowry
Negro Republicans to pledge loyalty at Cooper Union meeting
A mass meeting of Negro Republicans will be held at Cooper Union on Tuesday evening May 26 to express allegiance to Republican principles and pledge loyalty to its candidates. Bishop W. B. Derrick will preside and ex-Governor Pinchback of Louisiana will be among the speakers.
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Cooper Union
Republican Party
W. B. Derrick
Pinchback
Louisiana
Fitzgerald Enters Governor Race As Moran Withdraws
Boston May 17 Ex Mayor John M Fitzgerald declared he will seek the governorship next fall. John B Moran has decided not to run and George Fred Williams is ready to back Fitzgerald over any conservative opponent.
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Tribune
Boston
John M. Fitzgerald
John B. Moran
George Fred Williams
Fitzgerald
Saionji Kept in Power After Japan Election
Tokyo and provinces report general election results due to communication delays. Constitutionalists expected to hold a substantial majority, signaling cabinet stability. Premier Saionji considered resigning but advised to stay by Prince Ito. Inouye’s criticisms cited, possible army navy spending cuts discussed to ease finances while Yalu forest and Manchuria policy developments loom.
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Tokio
Marquis Saionji
Prince Ito
Marquis Inouyé
Yalu
Japan
Manchuria
Chien- Tao
Wrights Will Contest Abroad in Aeroplane Races
Wilbur Wright declines to comment on Henry Farman challenge to race in France while plans for contests abroad are discussed. The Wrights, with machinist Furness, may sail from New York to compete overseas before entering U S government trials at Fort Myer in August. They plan to return to Manteo for further experiments.
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Norfolk
Wilbur Wright
Orville Wright
London
Henry Farman
France
Farman
Mr. Wright
Manteo
Kill Devil Hill
New York
Wright Brothers
Furness
Fort Myer
Virginia
German Gold Market Sees Limited Imports Amid Exchange Pressure
Berlin reports surprise over 3 million dollars of gold engaged in New York for Germany as import profits dwindle due to current exchange rates. Berlin bankers doubt continued American gold imports, noting Australian arrivals and upcoming shipments. The Imperial Bank funds bankers, rates may drop if the Bank of England eases, while Wall Street shakeout worries the Bourse.
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Berlin
New York
Germany
America
Paris
German Imperial Bank
Australia
Imperial Bank
Bank of England
Wall Street
Farman Bids 5000 for Wright Challenge in Paris
Paris reports Henry Farman, the English aeronaut, offers 5000 dollars for a match with the Wright brothers. He says the Americans are capable but notes US reports of four miles in fifteen minutes are likely inexact. Farman claims his biplane can stay aloft 24 minutes at 80 kmh and plans further tests near Ghent next week.
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Paris
Henry Farman
Wright Brothers
United States
Corean peace drive under Prince Ito gains reinforcements
Seoul reports improving conditions in Corea as Prince Ito, Resident General, orders respect for law and steps to quell unrest. Five thousand gendarmes, four thousand police, and communication hubs will bolster security while agriculture, commerce, and education are targeted for growth. Prince Ito attends Chemulpo opening with foreign consuls and the Corean agriculture minister. The American consul notes strong American interests in mining and missions and expects open trade. The trip to Chemulpo and Seoul proceeds by ordinary train with no special guard.
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Seoul
Corea
Prince Ito
Chemulpo
Japan
Sammons
Trade agreements settle US Japan protections for patents and trademarks
In Tokio on May 17 negotiations between the United States and Japan over conventions securing protection for American commercial interests in Japan and Korea, including patents copyrights and trademarks, have reached a satisfactory conclusion. Papers move to Washington as final signatures are hoped. The issue has been discussed for three years with the American Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien pressing officials and reports indicate a mutually satisfactory agreement.
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Tokio
United States
Japan
Corea
Washington
Thomas J. O’brien
French Occupy Boudenib After Shelling Stronghold
Official dispatches from General Vigy report French forces in Algeria occupied Boudenib, stronghold of Melai Hassen, after shelling tribesmen numbering about six thousand. The enemy fled, abandoning their camp and stores. French losses were three killed and nine wounded. Occupation triggered multiple submissions across the region.
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Paris
Vigy
Algeria
Boudenib
Melai Hassen
Brazilian Embassy Permanent Home Plan Sketched
Rio de Janeiro reports a bill to be introduced in the Chamber of Deputies authorizing 200000 dollars for acquiring a property in Washington as a permanent Brazilian embassy home. The measure aims to establish a stable U S base for diplomatic work and official functions.
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Rio de Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Emigrants from Hungary Face Tax Return Ban
Budapest reports that since January 1, Hungarians who emigrated to the United States have lost the privilege of returning tax free. The Interior Minister originally warned that America’s economy offered little work, but the emigration continued despite the warning.
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Budapest
America
United States
Hungary
American Rear Admiral Hemphill Meets Japanese Emperor in Yokohama
Rear Admiral Joseph N. Hemphill, commander of the American squadron visiting Yokohama, met the Emperor this morning. He attended a luncheon at Shiba Palace with Princes Arisugawa and Fushimi, Admiral Togo, and Baron Saito the Minister of Marine. A British squadron is also visiting Yokohama.
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Tokio
Joseph N. Hemphill
Yokohama
Shiba Palace
Arisugawa
Fushimi
Togo
Baron Saito
Funeral error led to wrong man buried in Laconia
In Laconia New Hampshire a misidentification caused a man believed to be William H Sharpe to be buried with secret lodge honors two months earlier. A positively identified Sharpe body was later found floating in the Winnipesaukee River near Laconia and will replace the unknown man in the grave.
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Laconia, N. H
William H. Sharpe
Sharpe
Winnepesaukee River
Laconia Car Company Works
William Jane
Portland
Portsmouth
Laconia
Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Court orders rule why Passaic Steel receivers should not halt plant
Judge Lanning in the United States Court issued a rule for cause to be shown on May 5 why the receivers of the Passaic Steel Company should not cease operating the plant. The $6,000,000 concern has operated at a loss of about $400 monthly for four months. Receivers claim assets are around $1,000,000.
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Trenton
N. J
Lanning
United States
Passaic Steel Company
Otto T. Hess Dead At 33 In New York
Otto T. Hess of the Hess and Harlow law firm died at his home 307 West 50th Street after a illness. He was thirty three and a Columbia University Law School graduate who practiced in New York City. He leaves a wife Miss Henningham Watkins Spiman of Richmond Virginia and one child. He was a member of the Lawyers City and New York Athletic clubs and the Bar Association.
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Otto T. Hess
Hess
Harlow
Broadway
S0th Street
0Lumbia University
Hornblower, Miller & Potter
James W. Osbort
Henningham Watkins Spiman
Richmond
Mr. Hess
Lawyers
C City and
New York Athletic Clubs
The
Bar Association
Transatlantic Travellers Arrive Amid Names of Passengers
A list of travelers arriving yesterday from abroad includes Mr. and Mrs. Bat Dena Majer, JR. D. Graham, Mrs. Olive Hollander, J. D. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Jackson, Baroness de Croze, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Chapin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dan Corey, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Peth, Mrs. K. F Throckmorton, Dr. and Mrs. R. Lindorfker, from Lot Hampton and Havre.
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Bat Dena Majer JR
D. Graham
Olive Hollander
J. D. Henry
E. W. Jackson
Baroness de Croze
Alfred Chapin
Bill to reward Dr Barbosa for Hague services
In Rio de Janeiro on May 17 a bill was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies proposing an appropriation of 300 000 dollars as a gift to Senator Ruy Barbosa former president of the Senate for his services in defense of Brazil at the recent Hague peace conference where he served as a delegate.
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Rio de Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
Ruy Barbosa
Senate
Brazil
Hague
Chinese Labor Riot Threatens Mexican Copper Mines
Reports from Mexico City describe a riot at Elbola copper mines in Lower California where about three hundred Chinese contract laborers protested harsh conditions. Troops escorted the group to the coast and sent them to Mazatlan and Manzanillo. No deaths reported. workers to be reassigned to West coast plantations.
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Mexico City
Elbola
California
China
Mazatlan
Manzanillo
Castro Visits Two Towns in Venezuela
President Castro left Caracas to visit Aragua and Carabobo. Customs authorities will not clear any vessels from the port for Curacao, signaling tighter maritime restrictions.
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Puerto Cabello
Castro
Caracas
Aragua
Carabobo
Curacao
Wily Newsboy Fraudster Preys on Bankers
A street con man posing as the newsboy’s brother seeks loans from bankers by claiming the family is in dire need. He visits multiple offices, tells a tale of rent and hunger, and persuades lenders to part with small sums, leaving the scheme unresolved in this district.
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Wall Street
Bancourt
Edyth Walker Praised as Isolde at Covent Garden
London critics hail Edyth Walker’s Isolde at Covent Garden on Saturday with some calling it the finest London performance. Queen Alexandra attended and led the ovation after the aria.
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London
London Morning
Edyth Walker
Isolde
Covent Garden
Queen Alexandra
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