American Minister Russell Leaves Caracas Amid Venezuelan Plague
W W Russell the American minister to Venezuela on annual leave notes La Guayra plague killing many across races. He describes quarantines and burning infected sites, while Caracas restaurations and aid efforts unfold as diplomats fear a crisis in Venezuela.
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Kaiser Disappoints Nobles In May Luncheon
In Frankfort on May 18 Emperor William did not attend a luncheon with leading nobles. About one hundred noblemen gathered as General von Scholl announced the Emperor’s regret and a private audience with Prince von Bilew was requested for state business.
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Extradited for Morgan Robbery in London Court
Claude J. Heritier and William Wilson were committed for extradition at Bow Street police court today. They were arrested in England on charges of stealing jewelry worth 1.0 percent of a value from Mrs. David P. Morgan in New York last March.
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Armour & Co. may not open retail meat shops in Britain
London May 18 The House of Commons heard that Armour & Co Chicago has not sought new capital and does not plan retail shops in Britain or the provinces. Winston Spencer Churchill said many butchering businesses in Smithfield have been financed to sell imported meat only.
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Steamer Sunk After Collision Off Maas Luis
A British ship from New York arrived May 5 after a collision near Maas Luis. The steamer Avocaburg sank in the incident with two crew members drowned.
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Canada Excludes Immigrants From Steamer Arrivals
Ontario reports 29 immigrants from a U S steamer ordered to proceed to their destination in the United States. Those who lacked valid tickets or were not bound for Canada were turned back and sent to Duluth after arrival.
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The Plague at Puerto Cabello Reported in May
May 18 through Willemstad reports: Bubonic plague believed outbreak at La Guarra extends to Puerto Cabello with three new malaria fever cases, one fatal, all with yellow fever symptoms. Me rida from Maracaibo arrives. Maracaibo authorities deny transshipment to Curacao. Dutch schooners detained at Curacao for Puerto Cabello cargo.
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French Troops Rout Moors in Night March
Paris telegram reports General Amade’s three brigades forcing a night march and dawn assault on May 16, scattering the Mdakra tribes. Moors abandoned cattle and arms while fleeing to the mountains. French casualties were three killed and twenty-two wounded.
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Widow Margaret Clary Dies by Poison in Inquest Verdict
An inquest at Claremorris concluded that Margaret Clary of New York died from poisoning. The jury said there was no evidence showing how or when the poison was administered and that another person, named Thames Clary W, faced deportation.
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Peru's Rebellion Suppressed Amid Government Push
Lima reports an advancing government advance against the revolutionary movement led by Enrique Liosa. The insurgent chief is besieged by troops, with only Augusto remaining at large as the uprising wanes after several weeks of conflict.
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National Rivers and Harbors Congress press dinner
Congress men urged a national waterways program to connect New York with the Great Lakes via a 21-foot Canada link and the Harlem canal expansion. They argued current appropriations are too small and railroads no longer block waterway growth, citing Germany and Canada as rivals. Attendees included John A. Fox Rollo Ogden and others from major publications.
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Pathetic Trip Abroad Delays Prince Heli de Sagan Wedding
Paris reports that the engagement of Prince Hélie de Sagan and Mme. Gould faces delays over a will clause reducing heirs’ shares without executors consent. Count Boni opposes the marriage seeking a custody change. A Protestant ceremony abroad is possible to avoid French court issues, while Vatican annulment rumors are denied.
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Erie Street Bridge Collapse Reported in May Port
The Erie Street bridge in Mayport reportedly collapsed after sustaining damage from a nearby incident. Officials say there are no lives lost though several were injured or unaccounted for as rescue teams search the site.
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Museum and society notices fill today's agenda
Free admission days at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History and Zoological Gardens. The Wholesale Surgical Trade Association meets at Hotel Astor. New Jersey Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars assembles at Hotel Astor at 7 p m. The American Institute of Electrical Engineers holds its annual meeting at 23 West 39th Street in the afternoon. The Tri-Professional Society gathers at Hotel Astor at 8 pm for dinner.
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Weather report from Mount Weather notes calm layer and regional rain
May 18 report records kite flights reaching low elevations due to a calm layer two thousand feet above Mount Weather Virginia. East surface winds, a Mississippi Valley low moves northeast bringing rains to northern interior valley and east Gulf states. Temperatures near normal. rain likely Atlantic coast and Ohio Valley Tuesday. Wednesday showers in New England and lower lake region. Local forecast calls for today rain, Wednesday fair with south winds, and notes temperature highs and averages from prior years.
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Patrick Campbell longtime Brooklyn police chief dies
Patrick Campbell former chief and superintendent of police in Brooklyn died at his home from paralysis after a stroke. Born 1827 in Charleston he moved to Brooklyn as a boy and worked 23 years at the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. He later became Sheriff of Kings County and served as chief of police from 1866 to 1890s. He handled notable cases and left a wife a son and two daughters. Funeral planned at Nativity Church in Brooklyn.
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New York
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William W. Goodrich
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Noted actor Hugo Toland dies in Germantown at 39
Philadelphia May 13 Hugo Toland a well known actor died suddenly from Brights disease today at his nephew’s home in Germantown after arriving from the West where he had acted with Lillian Russell He was born in California and left a career including Zaza The Squaw Man Mr Barnes of New York and The First Born The funeral will be Wednesday The Seams of New York will attend The body will be cremated and ashes sent to San Francisco for burial Toland was twice married to actress Gertrude Tibbell and they divorced.
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Ex Judge G A Finkelnberg Dies in Denver
Ex judge G A Finkelnberg of the United States District Court at St Louis who resigned in 1907 due to ill health died in Denver. Born near Cologne Prussia on April 6 1837 he served as Missouri congressman from 1868 to 1872 and later ran for governor in 1876. He authored several legal works.
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Frederick May Holland Dies at 72 in Concord Home
Frederick May Holland author of The Reign of the Stoics and Stories from Browning died at his Concord home aged seventy two. He was Harvard graduate, Wisconsin Academy member, and former Unitarian minister who married Anna Maria Bicknell and authored multiple works and pamphlets.
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Obituary notices for four notable figures across the U S and Europe
Alfred Cabel aged 74 died in Sioux City Iowa after moving there ten years ago. Former op singer and teacher in Paris Milan and New York. Professor J H Coyner former college president in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles died in Hopkinsville Kentucky aged 70. noted lecturer against Mormonism. Louis H Hnatkowski famed Newport Rhode Island decorator died suddenly. Paris Beaux Arts graduate who worked for New York and Newport elites. Rev Dr W W Cate once of Boston died aboard the steamship Minnesota arriving Seattle from Japan. ten years leading Universalist mission in Japan and associated with University of Tokyo. leaves wife and two children.
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Thaw Visits Scarce Support From Lawyer
Poughkeepsie May 18 Harry K Thaw was visited by A Russell Peabody his only visitor The prisoner appeared in good health but his keepers said he had lost some of the confidence he showed Sunday that Justice Morschauser would free him
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Mercury Sculpture Leads Carroll and Graef Sale at Fifth Avenue
The fourth day of Carroll and Graef's sale at 54 Fifth Avenue featured a bronze Mercury statue as top lot bought by J. A. Parker for the winged foot figure. A three-piece tapestry and velour parlor suit sold for 35 dollars and a small brass cannon went for 25 dollars. Several named buyers attended including L. J. Phillips and Louis Greene. Yesterday’s receipts totaled 2,449 25 dollars, bringing the week’s total to 11,208 15 dollars. the sale is expected to run through the week.
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H. A. Cass
Tiffany Will Contested In Simsbury Will Case Trial
The Tiffany will contest begins in Winsted Connecticut before Judge Gager with the Rev Dr C E Tiffany’s estate valued in the hundreds of thousands. Executors Howland and Laura Wheeler stand to benefit as residuary legatees while distant relatives challenge undue influence claims.
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Trumbull reports strong crop prospects and mining gains
Frank Trumbull, president of the Colorado & Southern Railway Company, returns from a five week Western tour optimistic about crop prospects in Texas where cotton planting favors railroad business. He notes Texas sentiment toward railroads has improved and Texas lines may see their biggest fall traffic. Mining in Cripple Creek shows labor and outlook up, gold camps improving, while Colorado steel lags but is expected to rebound soon.
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Vanderbilt Jr Fined for Speeding. Chauffeur Also
William K Vanderbilt Jr and his chauffeur Alfred Hummel were fined 15 dollars each for speeding on March 8. Bicycle Policeman Morrison testified, and Commissioner Bingham urged the DA to pursue the case, leading to a Special Sessions appearance. Justice Zeller dissented on the verdict.
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Public School Pupils to Monitor Police Patrols
Inspector Miles O Reilly assigns Public School 72 students in East New York as police sergeants. Children will note when officers enter or leave a store and report details to the inspector to improve officer discipline. Patrolmen oppose the plan.
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Ezra Kendall in New Ade Comedy at Majestic Theatre
Ezra Kendall performed in a George Ade comedy at the Majestic Theatre in Boston. The May 18 appearance drew a full house and satisfied the audience. it was Kendall's first Boston appearance in four years.
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Church Union Near as Methodists Weigh Tie at Conference
May 18 Baltimore delegates of the Methodist Protestant Church back a possible union with the Methodist Episcopal Church while keeping paragraph 248 in discipline. The plan seeks worldwide missions education evangelization and mutual adjustment. Memorials honor late bishops and leaders as plans advance for superannuated ministers support fund.
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Italian Opera Companies Vie For Gran Destinations In New York
The Knickerbocker Grand Opera Company opens at the Majestic led by Adina Padovani in Verdi's Traviata. Critics note her worn voice yet vivid stage power while fellow performers Alessandroni and Barili disappoint. Remaining week bills include Il Trovatore Lucia Cavalleria Rusticana Pagliacci.
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The Gay Musician at Wallack's Theatre
Review of The Gay Musician a comic opera by Siedle Campbell and Julian Edwards at Wallack's Theatre. Describes lack of cohesive plot and wit though highlighting some good songs and performances by Amelia Stone Sophie Brandt J Miron and Martha George.
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Ferris Labels Thaw Paranoiac in Lunacy Hearing
Albany May 18 Dr Albert W Ferris president of the State Commission in Lunacy testifies in the Thaw Matteawan case stating Thaw is paranoid and would have testified to that opinion if called. He says Thaw did not impress as a witness and seemed trained to answer questions.
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Invader at Pabst Theatre Features Hackett's Play
The Pabst Theatre English stock company presented Walter Hackett's The Invader with Christine Norman Janet Beecher Jack Standing and Robert Conness in leading roles. The drama mirrors The Regeneration with a plot around a financial crash and a supposed Henise downfall.
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Obituary notices and interment details from Brooklyn and Newark area
Several death notices list interment plans and memorial services. Ning Howland and Mary Quige are named in home or church ceremonies. John E. Miller and William R. Ryan have service details at Brooklyn residences and churches. memorials reference Green-Wood and Holy Cross cemeteries and local train access shares. Additional notices mention the Woodlawn Cemetery access and real estate advertising for cemetery lots.
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Desirable help offered at Uptown Tribune office
Public notice invites employers to consult a file of applications for varied positions at the Tribune office, listing contact addresses in New York City and multiple international outlets for a broad readership and subscription options.
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