Rumors in Parliament Milners Future and Carnegie Gift
London gossip centers on Milner possible honors and Chamberlain ties as Parliament debates the Finance bill. Andrew Carnegie’s £2.00 gift to Scottish universities sparks strong educational impact while Royal Geographical Society honors explorer Donaldson Smith. Yachting trials feature Shamrock II and Shamrock III with Lipton praising performance amid social events in London society.
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MR. Carnegie
Social News OF London
Patrick J Gleason Dead in Long Island City
Patrick Jerome Gleason died at his home in Long Island City after a bout of heart trouble. He had a storied career from Brooklyn politics to Long Island City rail ventures and mayoral terms, leaving a teen daughter Jessie and an estate to be settled with his adviser. He survived bankruptcy proceedings and a lengthy public career, including key roles in the greater New York consolidation era.
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Patrick Jerome Gleason
Long Island City
Citizens’ Water Company
Fitch
Thomas P. Burke
Jessie Gleason
Thomas McGrowan
Jessie
Ireland
Philip
Gleason
Niquor
Fourteenth
Brooklyn
Greeley
San Francisco
Hunter's Point Ferry
Calvary Cemetery
Longe Island City
Steinway Syndicate
Henry S. Debevoise
Board of Aldermen
George Petrie
Horatio S. Sanford
Sanford
Greater New-York
Greater
Greater New York
Patrick
Greater New York Democracy Denounces Tammany Methods
At Cooper Union the Greater New York Democracy denounced Tammany Hall as corrupt and misgoverned. Speakers including John Jeroleman and ex-assemblyman Iyman W. Reddington attacked Croker and Crokerism, urging defeat of Tammany to curb public plunder and wasteful spending.
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Greater
New York
Cooper Union
Organization Committee
Greater New York Democracy
William Hepburn Russell
John G. Carlisle
the Treasury
New Democracy
John C. Sheehan
Mr. Russell
Tammany Administration
Louis Hanneman
Nassau St
James J. Slevin
Thomas F. Duffy
New- York
Tammany Hall
New-York
Iyman W. Reddington
Croker
John Mullally
John Jeroleman
Board of Aldermen
Havana delegates adjourn amid Platt amendment dispute
In Havana May 20 the Constitutional Convention adjourned without formal debate on the Platt amendment as supporters and opponents avoid a vote. The Radicals clash with the majority over reports, while Alejandro Rodriguez retains his seat. Protests erupt in Pinar del Rio against Porto Rican tobacco imports as Havana revises tariffs.
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CABLE
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Tribune
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Seslor Betancourt
Washington Commission
Gualberto Gomez
Root
United States
Cuba
Belgium
Balkan
Alejandro Rodriguez
Rural Guard
Rodriguez
Pinar del Rio
Quesada
War Department
Washington
Havana Commission
Mrs McKinley Improves Further in San Francisco
Reports from San Francisco say Mrs. McKinley shows continued improvement after the 20 May bulletin. Doctors Rixey Hirschfelder Gibbons Cushing meet tomorrow, while Secretary Cortelyou and Cabinet aides plan travel plans and a Canton departure for Mrs. McKinley. The President will speak to troops at the Presidio before leaving for Washington. A Chinese memorial and banner were presented to the President.
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Hay
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McKinley
Canton
Mary Barber
Ogden
Gage
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46Th
Philippines
Presidio
Conservative Majority Narrow in Cuban Constitutional Convention
In Havana on May 4 the Conservative bloc holds a slim four vote edge as absentees threaten unity. Radicals suffer a split led by ex leader Go mez and a rival faction led by Lefiores Portuondo Bravo Aleman and Tamayo prepares a separate report. Sefior Cisneros accuses Washington of steering the process while claiming New York letters oppose the Platt amendment. Conservatives plan to table both reports for 24 hours and rally to the majority report tomorrow.
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Havana
Juan Gualberto Gomez
United States
Lefiores Portuondo
Bravo, Aleman
Eduardo Tamayo
Sefior Cisneros
Washington
New York
House
Chinese Members of Church of Jesus Christ Noted
A brief item highlights Chinese members of the Church of Jesus Christ, noting their participation and identity within the local congregation.
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The
Church of Jesus Christ
Madrid Elections Return Six Ministers and Broad Roster
Madrid May 20 reports on yesterday's Chamber of Deputies election show six ministerialists elected in the capital along with one Conservative and one National Union member. The general tally lists Liberals 230 Conservatives 7 Dissident Conservatives 15 Dissident Liberals 18 Romero supporters 10 Republicans 15 Carlists 6 National Unionists 10 Catalanists 4 Socialist 1 and Independents 21.
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Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
National Union Party
E] Correo
Romero
Republians
President and Cabinet Monitor Cuban Commission Reports
In San Francisco on May 20 notes say the President and Cabinet watch the Cuban Commission in Washington. Secretary Root keeps the President advised on Havana affairs and he talks with key Senators. Public questions are discussed daily, though no formal Cabinet meetings are held.
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San Francisco
Washington
Root
Havana
Exposition Opens as Rail Lines Proclaim Progress
The Pan American Exposition opens with the New York Central and West Shore announcing an hourly train to Buffalo. The ad urges all who value American progress to visit the event.
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West Shore
Buffalo
Advt
Edgar Van Etten Seen Likely Next NY Central President
Rumor says Edgar Van Etten general superintendent of the New York Central will succeed Callaway as president. Other candidates include William H. Newman Melville F.E. Ingalls and Charles S. Mellen. decision expected within a week amid director meetings and stockholder ratifications of Beech Creek lease.
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New York Central
Callaway
Road
W. K. Vanderbilt
the Central
van Etten
Rome
Watertown and
Ogdensburg
The
Central
William H. Newman
Lake Shore
Melville FE. Ingalls
Big Four
Charles S. Mellen
Albany
Beech Creek
Cleveland
Ohio
Newman
Lake Shore Road
Newark Central
Dee
New-York Central
Dedication Day Opens Pan American Buffalo Exposition
Buffalo marks the dedication of the Pan American Exposition with crowds filling the grounds. Parades on Dedication Day include the New York National Guard regiments 65th and 74th, plus a Mexican contingent and the rurales cavalry. Officials ride in carriages as lights, fountains, and banners highlight the open exposition.
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Buffalo
New York
New York National Guard
Round Trip Tickets to California Ad Across Offices
An advertisement offers round trip tickets to California with diverse routes via Chicago and North Western and other lines. It highlights western line offices and lists 1 Broadway as a contact point for purchase and details.
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Chicago & Northwesternian
Pactic
Ligee
Ress
Western Line
Broadway
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