Mayor Blocks Inquiry on Blackwell's Island Bridge Safety
The Board of Estimate and Apportionment again blocked a probe into Blackwell's Island Bridge safety. Mayor McClellan cited that Bridge Commissioner Stevenson hired two engineers, while critics warn of looming failure and costly rework, urging independent testing and public accountability.
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McClellan
Blackwell’s Island
Board of Estimate
Coler
Brooklyn
Commissioner of Bridges
William H. Burr
Stevenson
Bridge Department
the Tribune
Quebec
Geome
The
Tribune
D. S. Sanborn
Astoria
Conistoner Stevenson
Zwell’s Island
Scientific American
Ing
Blackwell's Island
White Wing Cleared Record Flight At 339 Yards
Hammondsport N Y May 22 G H Curtiss piloted White Wing to a 339 yard flight in 19 seconds at 37 mph setting a world first attempt record. The aircraft stayed under perfect control as it rose then descended onto a ploughed field. The motor duplicated the Curtiss mile record effort from earlier trials.
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Hammonsport
G. H. Curtiss
Baldwin
Curtiss
Nelson Cannon Bribery Extradition Appeal Refused
Toronto May 2 Justice Clute refused Nelson Cannons appeal from Judge Snyders extradition order on bribery charges. Cannon is sought in Columbus Ohio. This marks the first extradition case on bribery to be handled in this context.
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Nelson Cannon
Toronto
Justice Clute
Snyder
Hamilton
Columbus
Ohio
Peary Receives $10,900 Gift for Arctic Expedition
Commander Peary, famed for Arctic exploration, receives a telegram from President Roosevelt and a $10,900 check sent by Zenas Crane of Dalton Massachusetts. Roosevelt praises the gift and urges full equipment for the expedition.
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Zenas Crane
Arctic Exploration Fund
Washington
Commander Peary
Arctic Exploration Fame
Roosevelt
Dalton
Mass
Babies After 21 Years Rabies Case In Salem Corners
Alden Cobb twenty six years old is described as rabies affected after a dog bite twenty one years earlier. Doctors and four physicians from surrounding towns consult with Dr Stevens as Cobb shows convulsions and dog like behavior at the Elliot home in Salem Corners.
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Scranton
Penn
Alden Cobb
John Elliot
Salem Corners
George A. Cobb
Elliot
Stevens
South Canaan
Cobb
Car Crash Injures Mrs. Carpenter in Wilmington
An automobile carrying Mr. and Mrs. R. R. M. Carpenter collided with a trolley car in Wilmington on May 22. Mrs. Carpenter, formerly Miss Margaretta DuPont, daughter of Mrs. Lammott DuPont, a powder magnate, was seriously hurt but expected to recover. Mr. Carpenter was uninjured. The trolley struck the auto.
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the Tribune
Wilmington
Del
R. R. M. Carpenter
Carpenter
Margaretta DuPont
Lammott DuPont
Man Dies After Desperate Suicide Attempt in Brooklyn
Adam Legczyska a porter at 214 East 4th Street remained conscious at Bellevue Hospital after a gunshot wound and a brain tear from a mushroomed bullet. He died at 11:30 p.m. in his despondent act following an attempt to shoot his daughter earlier, with neighbors and Patrolman Brooks forcing entry as he spoke with doctors.
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Adam Legczyska
No. 214
East 4Th Street
Bellevue Hospital
Legczyska
Dlaughter
Brooks
Sun Street
Legeszyka
Chanler Seeks Name Change to Chaloner in North Carolina
John Armstrong Chanler former husband of Amelie Rives petitions the North Carolina Supreme Court to change his name to Chaloner the ancient form. He resides at Roanoke Rapids and seeks to protect property tied to his will benefiting the University of North Carolina while alleging others seek to deprive him of his estate.
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Raleigh
N. C
John Armstrong Chanler
Amelie Rives
New York
Virginia
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Chanler
Chaloner
Roanoke Rapids
University of North Carolina
Chanier
Can't coax women into overalls in milk trade drift
Middletown New York May 22 The Board of Health order requiring all people who milk cows to wear white duck overalls and jackets to permit milk entry to New York has farmers here in a bind wives and daughters refuse to wear the garments and the men cannot afford to replace them with help.
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Tribune
Middletown
N. Y
Board of Health of
New York City
New York
McHarg Struck by Golf Ball at Wee Burn Links
Henry K. McHarg, a Wall Street figure, was struck on the forehead by a shot from James Hoyt Knapp during a Wee Burn match. The ball cracked against his head, he collapsed but recovered enough to finish a hole, then grew ill the next day. doctors noted no skull fracture.
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the Tribune
Stamford
Conn
Henry K. McHarg
Wall Street
Wee Burn
James Hoyt Knapp
New York
Knapp
Princeton Baseball Special Train Shuttles for May 23
PRR announces rail service for a Princeton game on May 23 with New York departures at 12 25 P M and Princeton return trains at 3 45 6 57 and 7 45 P M A special train at 9 45 P M will connect to New York offerings for fans attending the Princeton event and the BARVARD-P matchup.
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Barvard-P
Princeton
Saturda Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Regaler
Great Pearl Street Fire Damages Harper Brothers Building
A six story Harper & Bros building at 325 Pearl Street suffered extensive damage with losses around 150000 dollars. The fire started in adjacent 323 Pearl Street and spread through the upper floors of the Harper stock area, with water damage in the lower floors. Fire chief Croker ordered deluging of all Harper floors to prevent spread.
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No.325
Pearl Street
Harper & Bros
No. 323
Manhattan Washboard Company
Harpers’ Stock Room
Derby Desk Company
Croker
F. D. Lee
West 75Th Street
F. A. Duneka
Lee
Harper Brothers
Duneka
Fall Probable Fatal Accident at Boston Horse Show
Harry L. Burrage president of the Eliot National Bank was seriously injured at the Brookline Country Club Horse Show when his horse Undine stumbled after clearing a second hurdle. He pitched over the horse’s head and landed on his neck. doctors say recovery is improbable. He lies in the club ballroom as physicians treat him.
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Tribune
Boston
Harry L. Burrage
Eliot National Bank
Brookline
Mr. Burrage
L. A. Kimberly
Wadsworth Meets Roosevelt at the White House
Speaker Wadsworth of the New York Assembly arrived in Washington for a personal visit and a brief conference with President Roosevelt at the White House. He planned to return to Albany tonight or tomorrow and played down any political implications.
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Washington
Wadsworth
New York Assembly
Roosevelt
White House
Albany
Dancer Alexia to Perform at Hammerstein Roof Garden
Mme. Alexia the Franco Russian dancer arrived on the Lusitania to appear at the Hammerstein Roof Garden this summer. A London manager Leavitt claims an option on her services, but Hammerstein asserts a direct engagement and plans the June 1 appearance.
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Mme
Alexia
London
Oscar Hammerstein
Hammerstein Roof Garden
Leavitt
Hammerstein
Vast Montana Grant Land Open to Settlement
Three million acres of the 29 million acre Montana grant held by the Northern Pacific will be opened to settlers after survey work is completed. U S Surveyor General Frank Cone announced in Butte that the land lies between Billings and the Dakotas.
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The
Tribune
Butte
Mont
Montana
Northern Pacific
United States
Frank Cone
Billings
Dakotas
Hard to Get Teachers for Prussia Under Carnegie Plan
Boston May 22 report finds local schools chief struggling to recruit teachers for exchanges with Prussia under the Carnegie foundation. Only two applicants, who have obtained leave and expense money for the year, are available. Main issue is that exchangers must cover their own travel costs and accept lower pay than Boston schools offer. The piece notes upcoming vacation and Hudson River daylight outings.
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The
Tribune
Boston
Prussia
Carnegie Foundation
Currency bill talks of a compromise between House and Senate
The President and Speaker Cannon seek emergency currency legislation this session. A compromise plan would let banks choose between securing emergency currency with state bonds or with clearing house certificates backed by commercial paper. The Treasury Secretary would gauge necessity and amount, aiming to avert cash hoarding before the election.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Cannon
House
Senate
Aldrich
Allison
Hale
Vreeland
Senate Conferrees
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Martin Jacoby Accused in Major Misappropriation Case
Mexico City reports a judge ordered Martin Jacoby head of the mercantile house to stand trial for misappropriation of funds believed to total between 3 and 5 million dollars. Prominent bankers pressed the court amid fears for the largest cotton buying concern in the republic. Speculation and the October panic are linked to recent losses.
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Mexico City
Martin Jacoby
Mercantile House
House of Jacoby
Republic
Resignation of University of Michigan secretary Wade
James H. Wade resigns after 25 years as secretary to the University of Michigan. An Attorney General led probe questioned use of university coal painting and building materials and worker time totaling about 5.10. Acting secretary Martin L. O Joyce appointed to sign diplomas. Wade sent two checks with his letter a 7 refund for coal used at home and 3020 for unaccounted coal sales to the YMCA.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
James H. Wade
University of Michigan
Board of Regents
Bird
Martin L. O’oage
Wade
University Young Men's Christian Association
Storm damages Old Christ Church spire in Philadelphia
A May 22 thunderstorm struck Philadelphia causing fire damage to the Old Christ Church spire on 2d Street above Market, with losses around 15000. The church, linked to William Penn and Revolutionary figures, endured extensive smoke and heat while crews battled the blaze. The storm also caused heavy damage in the city’s northern section.
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Philadelphia
Old Christ Church
2D Street
Market
Old Church
Charles II
William Penn
Washington
Hanna Statue Dedication in Wade Park Slated Tomorrow
In Wade Park Cleveland tomorrow afternoon Vice-President Fairbanks will speak at the unveiling of Senator Mark A. Hanna’s statue. John W. Griggs will deliver the dedicatory address, while Mrs. Mabel Hanna Parsons and Mrs. Ruth Hanna Mc Cormick will unveil the monument. Secretary Taft will attend as part of the audience.
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Tribune
Cleveland
Taft
Fairbanks
Wade Park
Mark A. Hanna
John W. Griggs
Mabel Hanna Parsons
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Second Bremen Sailor Dies by Own Action in Newport News
Newport News Va May 22 August Lammel hirt a sailor on the German cruiser Bremen shot himself. Cause thought to be an unfortunate love affair. Two years ago Lieutenant Starcher of the same ship killed himself in the same way in this port. Bremen to sail to Philadelphia then New York to take on a new crew arriving on a German transport.
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Newport News
Lammelhirt
Bremen
Starcher
Philadelphia
New York
Dahlman Announces Run for Nebraska Governor
Omaha Mayor James C. Dahlman declares his candidacy for governor as a Democrat with Bryan’s potential backing. He plans a statewide tour with a cowboy quartet currently on the vaudeville stage.
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the Tribune
Omaha
James C. Dahlman
Bryan
Nebraska
Storms Widespread Across the Southwest and Northwest
Telegraph dispatches report severe weather from Missouri to Texas with damage to crops and buildings by wind hail and rain. Northern Central Texas valleys saw heavy hail and cloudbursts affecting replanted crops. rain and storms continue in Oklahoma. Red River banks flooded Texas & Pacific track near Lucas Louisiana. Maryland and West Virginia report heavy rain with evacuations and a stagecoach tragedy in Alaska West Virginia.
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Tribune
St. Louis
Southwest
Missouri
Mexican
Texas
Oklahoma
Red River
Texas & Pacific
Lucas
Wabash Valley
Crossville, I
Florida rejects Bryan in Democratic delegate vote
Jacksonville reporters note that the Democratic delegate tally favors one Bryan and nine anti Bryan picks. Early second statewide counts show Governor Broward leading U S Senator race by over 2000. Gilchrist leads Stockton in the governor second primary with anti prohibitionist stance. Prohibitionists likely win a majority of the Legislature.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Bryan
Broward
United States
Gilchrist
Stockton
Former Policeman Walsh Held After Disorderly Arrest
Stephen Walsh once discharged from the police force for cowardice was arrested at 34th street and Seventh avenue with two women. Detectives Burberg and Daly took them to the night court where Walsh was fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct. The women were discharged.
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Stephen Walsh
Bingham
Frank Warner
Esther Norling
West 42d Street
34Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Burberg and
Daly
3D Inspection District
Fullerton Freed After Habeas Corpus Release
Robert W. Fullerton, freed by Superior Judge Sewall on a writ of habeas corpus in Seattle, faced a fugitive from justice charge in San Francisco. Police Judge Shortall dismissed the charge after arguments, and Fullerton was taken from the courtroom by his attorney and released. The New York detectives had planned another arrest but were thwarted.
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San Francisco
Robert W. Fullerton
Seattle
New York
Sewall
Burke Competent to Manage Affairs at 95
John Masterson Burke, age ninety five, was ruled competent by the Appellate Division to handle his own affairs after Miss Alameda E. Winters sought a guardian inquiry. Justice Scott said Burke wisely used his wealth for his chosen purposes and seeks to preserve his tranquil old age despite heirs, eleven of whom are women.
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John Masterson Burke
Winifred Masterson Burke
West 47Th Street
Justice Scott
Burke
Assault on M. Milyoukov in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on May 22 M. Milyoukov leader of the Constitutional Democrats and editor of Red was assaulted by two editors from the Liberal paper Russ. They entered the Rech office during a discussion and struck him in the face, knocking him to the floor as he bled.
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St. Petersburg
M. Milyoukov
Constitutional Democrats
Douma
Red
Russ
Rech
Episcopal defections not serious say Living Church
The Living Church, the High Church Episcopal organ, rejects East reports of a broad secession to Rome as unfounded. It notes a serious crisis but counts eight clergymen gone, six allegedly remaining Episcopalians turned Romanists, and two more near allegiance to the Pope.
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Milwaukee
The
Living Church
Campaign Publicity Bill Passed by House Amid Party Clash
The House approved the Crumpacker bill 160 to 125, mandating public records of campaign contributions and disbursements. It includes a provision requiring the director of the census to report voter eligibility and votes per district to aid apportionment, met with Southern opposition over race-based representation concerns.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House
Congress
Dalzell
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Williams
South
Mississipi
Fairbanks in the Race Denied Vice Presidency Scenario
Chicago May 22 J B Kealing campaign manager for Vice President Fairbanks rejects reports from Washington that he would seek renomination as Vice President He says the Indiana delegation will nominate Fairbanks for the Presidency and he would not accept any nomination other than the top office.
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Tribune
Chicago
Washington
Fairbanks
J. B. Kealing
Auditorium Annex
Kealing
Indiana
Crane endorses Taft and backs Fairbanks for VP
Boston May 22 Senator Crane states all opposition to Taft has disappeared and he will vote for Taft at the convention. He also says he supports Fairbanks for Vice President and that Indiana's man is slated for another four years, with nothing able to beat him.
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Boston
Crane
Taft
Fairbanks
Riot Fears as Italian Bank in The Bronx Closes
Depositors crowded the Italian bank of Antonio Russo and Co at 38 Arthur Avenue in The Bronx after the banker vanished and the bank closed. Police described the banker his wife and two children leaving the building with bundles around 11 pm Thursday. By noon depositors outside the locked doors threatened to wreck the bank prompting Tremont officers to rush to the scene and a guard to be posted. About 10 000 dollars was reported as on deposit.
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Antonio Russo & Co
Arthur Avenue
Bronx
Noem
Tremont
William F. Boardman Dies Prominent Street Railway Builder
William F. Boardman, who built the first street railway in America, died at his home yesterday. He supervised the construction of the old New York and Harlem Railway, linking the Bowery with Harlem, a line now largely aligned with the Fourth Avenue Railway. He will be buried in Binghamton, New York.
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de Smet
William F. Boardman
America
Binghampton
N. Y
Boardman
New York & Harlem Railway
Fourth Avenue Railway
Bowery
Harlem
Platt Bypasses Convention Says Allds Must Delegate
United States Senator T C Platt informs State Senator Jotham P Allds that he must serve as delegate from the Third Congress District at the Republican National Convention in Chicago next month. Platt and Colonel George W Dunn were named at the convention with Allds as alternate. Platt cites his poor health as the reason he cannot attend.
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Binghamton
N. Y
United States
T. C. Platt
Jotham P. Allds
Norwich
Chicago
Platt
George W. Dunn
Allds
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Hanna
Cumberland
Alaska
W. Va
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Grant County
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Fullerton
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Taft and
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