Ex secretary Foster in London amid Jubilee preparations
London reports Ex Secretary Foster’s London visit sparks a dual Times leader opposing Behring Sea talks while praising U.S. dedication to sealing herd preservation. Foster travels toward St Petersburg and Brussels, as Canada’s trade stance and imperial federation momentum shape Jubilee week coverage.
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London
Fonter
the Times
Behring Sea
Omco
Foster
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
Buckingham Palace
Hay
Times
St Petersburg
McKinley
Brussels
Berlin
Landon
Canada
Lander
England
Laurier
United States
British Columbia
Waat
Europe
America
Strand
Trafalgar Square
Borough
Constitution Hill
Piccadilly
Clubland
Pall Mall
Whitehall
Littlegate Hii
Fleet St
St Paul's
Fank
Chelsea Terracks
Zaptiehs
Cyprus
Houssas
Gold Coast
Dyaks
Borneo
Tn Cape
Salvation Army
Roy
Unveiling of Peter Cooper Memorial at Cooper Union
An immense gathering witnessed the St Gaudens statue dedication and unveiling in Cooper Union's grounds near Bowery Third Fourth avenues. Mayor Strong presided alongside past Monument Committee members as John I Parsons delivered a half hour commemorative address praising Cooper's unselfish generosity and forward thinking.
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John B. Parsons
Strong
Beale
Peter Cooper
Bowery
Third
Fourth Aves
Cooper Union
Tth
Monument Committee
Franklin Edson
Charles P. Daly
Egbert L. Viele
John E. Parsons
Leopold Eldiitz
Cooper
Hewitt
Controller Fitch
Stiles
Recorder Golf
Charities
Faure
Andrew H. Green
W. R. Huntington
Louis Fitzgerald
Carl Schurz
D. 0. Mills
Dorman B. Eaton
Percy & Grant
John A. Stewart
James C. Carter
Morgan Dix
Peters
John I. Parsons
Sir. Cooper
Rinseveldh
Mr. Cooper
Str. Cooper
Lilm
New-York
France
Mir
Worna
Ata
Cooper Snide
Mr. Parsons
Henry J. Kal
Court of Inquiry to Probe Ensign Stone Conduct
Secretary of the Navy orders a court of inquiry into Ensign George L P Stone of the monitor Puritan. Captain C D Sigshee presides, Lieutenant George Barnett acts as judge advocate to investigate alleged conduct unbecoming an officer. Stone and Ensign Osborne to be examined aboard the Maine Navy Yard tomorrow.
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Secretary OF the Navy
George L. P. Stone
Long
Navy
C.D. Sigshee
Maine
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Anron
Ensign Stone
Ken Heman
Swits Conde
Oswego
Conde
Navy Yard
Ensign Osborne
Order Maintained in Athens Amid Jubilee Visit Talk
Athens reports show orderly conditions despite press accusations against the royal family. Crown Prince Constantin invited to attend Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee next month amid discussions on peace negotiations. Ambassadors in Constantinople consider beginning peace talks without delay while Turkish moves in Thessaly spark protest. Crown Prince Constantin allegedly attempted suicide after Domoko retreat but was restrained by officers. Turkish policy analyzed as stalling on Thessaly and influencing public opinion, with rumors of concessions and possible Russian involvement in Asia Minor.
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Prince Constantin
Athens
Constantin
Constantinople
Porte
Thessaly
Domoko
Paris
Journal
Crown Prince
Conantin
London
Grand Vialet
Arsin
Abdul Hamid
Advi Hnessaly
Sabah
Thessay
Lansserie
Turkey
Ane Feresta
Russia
Asia Minor
Rizeh
Black Sea
Joruk River
Sisters Die Together in Lowell After House Fire Believed Suicides
In Lowell Massachusetts on a May morning, sisters Maris and Frances Butler about fifty, found dead on their kitchen floor. They apparently suffocated after lighting a kerosene lamp and attempting self-inflicted harm following financial losses linked to Nashua. They were heirs of an ex United States Senator from Iowa and had been keeping nightly vigil over shutters before dying. Their foreheads touch as they lie, pillow grasped.
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Mania
Frances Butler
Lowell
Mass
Maris
Gar Itie
United States
Iowa
No Shortage in Blake's Accounts Revealed by Audit
Investigations into the late William W. Blake, superintendent of the Outdoor Poor, suggest there is likely a debt to his estate from the city rather than a shortage in Mr. Hunke’s accounts. Auditor Mr. Hluke indicated the examination may show about 61,000 due to Blake’s estate due to charitable loans and faulty bookkeeping.
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William W. Blake
Hunke
the Sun
Hinke
Blake
Brooke
Hluke
Aup Biyke
Man Dies in Central Park Night Stroll
Charles H. Cleveland aged twenty six collapsed in Central Park near the Casino at midnight. A Presbyterian Hospital surgeon concluded death was due to apoplexy. His brother James W. Cleveland, a lawyer, identified the body at the Casino.
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Charles H. Cleveland
East Seventy-third-st
Central Park
Presbyterian Hospital
James W
Cleveland
Naseoue Ee
Ruiz Inquiry Closes as Deaths Tied to Violence
The Havana inquiry into Dr. Ruiz’s death concludes amid reports of violence and disputed concussion findings. Calhoun and Dr. Congosto present reports to Washington while discussions with the Cuban Autonomist leadership continue. Consul-General Lee prepares a follow up report on Spanish and American interests and the broader insurrection dynamics. The Madrid crisis also deepens with Canovas del Castillo seeking to delay upheaval until October.
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Havana
Ruiz
Washington
Tampa
Lee
Calhoun
State Department
Mascotto
H. W. Kimball
Joss Congosto
Philadelphia
Seflor de Léme
Mall
Mossie
Catnou2
Wishback
Congoste
New-York
Cal- Foun
Marquis de Montoro
Spain
Cargosta
United States
José Congosto
Weyler
Bute
Cahoun
Madrid
Canovas
Canova del Castillo
Heraldo
Cuba
Austrian Count Martz von Entrese commits suicide in New York hotel
The body of Count Martz von Entrese, who died by his own hand at the West End Hotel, was identified by his sons Fritz and Oscar. Funeral arrangements were made at Zugner's undertaking on Firetave. Von Entrese served in the Austrian Army and later in New York volunteers. he leaves three grandchildren and two sons.
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West End
Martz von Entrese
Fritz
Oscar
East Tieventhst
Zugner
Firetave
von Entress
Theodore Line Company
Ets
Heeiment
New-York
Volun- Toe
Yor Friess
Stuttgart
Jeaviru
Hiv
State Department
Westington
Capitol Contract Signed for State Building Progress
The final contract for completing the State Capitol was signed by Grange W. Aldridge, Superintendent of Public Works. The Capitol cost $22,254,020 up to October 18. Since then, additional contracts awarded total SSA for various parts of the building. Today the final contract for 238, fn was awarded to the Hallowell Granite Company of Hallowell, Maine.
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Pena Altany
Btate
State Capitol
Grange W. Aldridge
SSA
Hallowell Granite Company
Hallowel
Portland post office conspiracy shocks city police
Portland officials uncover a plan to rob the registry department of the post office. Superintendent Jason K Reping and Deputy Sheriff George T Wat e ere among the arrested, with Jailer Charles A Hy and others tied to the alleged scheme. Authorities report the conspirators planned to blow open the vault to fund their escape.
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Portland
Ore
Reefetry Department
Thin City
Renault Jason K. Reping
Registry Department
Portland postoMee
Ar Teat
Couepiniey
George T. Wate Puty
McDevitt
Charlee
Cimpron
Fale
Pat Ehele
Bimpson
Grarae
Towers
Morgan Denounces Reed In Senate Tariff Clash
Washington May 20 The Senate faced a fiery clash as Alabama Senator Morgan challenged the House for inaction and an alleged automatic trap door rule. The dispute centered on the tariff debate with Morgan arguing Congress is not in session and the House has abandoned its duties. The day featured a long plate glass debate, with Aldrich defending rates and Jones criticizing a trust linked to plate glass profits. The Finance Committee held firm against Democratic amendments as the session adjourned toward Memorial Day.
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Alabama
Nouse Conaness
Washington
Senate
Morgan
Albama
Gallinger
House of Representatives
House
Frye
Maine
Hale
Congress
Quay
Finance Committee
Mills
Texas
Secretary of War
Rio Grande
Fi Paso
Aldrich
Commit
Jones
Arkansa
Atkansas
Plate Glass Trust
Platt
Connecticut
Wast
Missouri
Pillsburg
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Pittsbburg Company
Arkansan
Pittsburg Plate
Mr. Jones
Lindsay
Kentucky
West
Carey
Caffery
Louisiana
Caffery Hald
The Uptown Station Heist On Cortlandt Street
A daring faux telegram prompted theft at the Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad uptown station at Cortlandt Street. A robber seized about £20 cash and 1,000 tickets, leaving $525 on a shelf, while striking with a station uniform to mislead staff. The thief fled with the money and tickets after extracting the cash drawer contents. Police describe him as five foot six, slender, dark complexioned with a black mustache, last seen in a guard‑style uniform. The false message originated from P. F. Peterson, the regular night station agent, who believed it genuine and prepared to surrender the till.
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Awat
Sixth Avenue Elevated
Cortlandt St
Stallone
Fifty-third-st
Eighth-ave
Allroad
Messag
P. F. Peterson
Peterson
Hassard
Acloss
Petersen
Siething
Mr. Hassard
Tribune
West Point Battle Monument Dedication Attendees Named
West Point N Y May 29 speakers for the Battle Monument dedication were finalized with General John Merritt General George Fuiggles General Butterfield and others to attend along with officers from several commands. The auditorium received 21 flagmasts and 5000 in furnishings as part of the preparations.
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West Point
N. Y
Hattle Monument
New-York
Pulitorium
John M. Eral
Wesley Merritt
Eral
George J Fuiggles
Daniel Butterfield
FL. Menekal Rufus Saxton
W. E Smith
JH. Wilton
Alexander
Young Schragge Arrested for Fatal Shot at Dominican Fair
Charles Schragge, 17, of No 92 East Sixty third St, was arrested for shooting Max Schmittberger at the Dominican fair of St Vincent Ferrer. Behrmberger claimed it was accidental. Captain Schmittberger disputes this, saying the shot was deliberate. Behrmberger is recovering while his wife stays with him, and witnesses recount the firing from a wall target.
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Schmittzenger
Charles Schragke
No. 92
East Sixty-third St
Max Schmittberger
Church of St. Vincent Ferrer
Lesington-ave
Behmitberger
William
Behragge
Max
Schragge
Netactiver
Schrage
Schraxke
Sehmittherger
Jesident
Fred A
Froteesor Lilden
Behmittherger
Schmittberger
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Reed
Chilton
Ano
Jonen
Nevela
An Anders
Ande
West Point Battle Monument
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