New York Streets Awful Says Sir Robert Cranston
Sir Robert Cranston, former Edinburgh lord provost, returning from Pittsburg, criticizes New York streets as intolerable. He notes loose stones and cites his walk through the Tombs after lunch with District Attorney Jerome. In Chicago, rail officials blame imperfect rails for wrecks amid a railways meeting.
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New York
Sir Robert Cranston
Edinburgh
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
Carmania
Tady Cranston
Sir Robert
Jerome
Great Britain
Post Arrested After Wife's Charge Of Beating In New York
Augustus T. Post banker is jailed on a wife’s warrant after allegations of beating in their Holland House apartment. He seeks an unilateral settlement, while Mrs. Post leaves for Hotel Buckingham threatening divorce. She vows suit and supports two million for Negro schools. Philadelphia reports Miss Anna T. Jeanes pledges one million dollars for Rudimentary Negro education with Booker T. Washington and Hollis Burke Ivesell named trustees.
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New York
Holland House
Augustus T. Post
Philadelphia
Anna T. Jeanes
Booker T. Washington
Hollis Burke Irissell
Wreck near Blaisdell injures dozen on Great Northern train
A Great Northern passenger train derailed near Blaisdell after a broken rail, injuring twelve people and leaving more than a dozen others hurt. Officials fear some may die from the wreck.
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Minot
Nld
Great Northern
Blaisdell
Moscow police chief Rhein Hof to not resume post
General Rhein hof, Moscow police prefect, twice targeted by terrorists and now on leave abroad, will not return to his post, according to Current report. Barge Arcadia missing after leaving Manister Michigan on April 12 bound for Two Rivers with a cargo of takes.
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Moscow
Rheinhof
Manister
Mich
Arcadia
All Regiments Alike to Hughes
Governor Hughes takes active command of the national guard ignoring General Roe. He issues an order through the adjutant general directing the Seventh regiment of New York and the Thirteenth regiment of Brooklyn to serve at forts around New York City along with other units.
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Hughes
Albany
N. Y
National Guard
Roe
Guard
New York
Brooklyn
New York City
Rhode Island Senate Deadlock Leaves One U S Senator
Providence report notes the Rhode Island legislature failed to select a United States senator and adjourned with only one candidate, Col. Rh. I G oddard carrying 40 votes, Col. Samuel P Colt 389, and George Peabody Wetmore 30 in the final ballot.
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Providence
Rhode Island
United States
Joint Assembly
Rt. If
Goddard
Samuel Pembrey Colt
Bristol
George Peabody Wetmore
Newport
Eddy Joins Peace League as Conciliation Founder
Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, head of the Christian Science church, becomes the first American founder of an American branch of the Association of International Conciliation. The group began in France with Baron d Istournelles de Constant, who played a key role in the New York contest as president.
Baroness de Massy Arraigned for Murder in New York
Baroness Anisii Louise de Massy was arraigned before Justice Blanchard in part one of the criminal branch of the supreme court. She faces trial on a charge of shooting and killing Crustan Simon, president of the Queen Waist Company, in his office on the seventh floor of 604 Broadway last November.
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New York
Anisii Louise de Massy
Bourne Family Mourns Death of Commodore Bourne's Mother
Mrs Bourne dies at Sayville home of Commodore Frederick G Bourne former Singer Manufacturing president and director of several companies aged mother’s death causes family mourning at Oakdale country seat and Sayville residence April 24.
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Sayville
N. Y
Oakdale
Commodore Frederick G. Bourne
Singer Manufacturing Company
Polish city forms peace amid labor and fighting groups
In Lódz on April 24 labor parties and fighting organizations have concluded a peace agreement, signaling an end to a period of murders and assaults that troubled the city in recent weeks.
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Lodz
Russian Poland
Judge Addison Dead. Longtime Prosecutor in May Brick Case
London dispatch reports the death of Judge John Edmund Wentworth Addison born 1858. He served as the prosecuting counsel in the famous May brick case.
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Addison
London
John Edmund Wentworth Addison
Maybrick
Loot Czrar's Postoffice Robbery Report
A band of armed robbers drove up to the post office in SPVASTOVOL on April 24, held up the officials and took in 000 of the post office funds. Local authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing security footage and witness statements.
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Czrar
Spvastovol
Esul
Her Only Path to Meet the Competition Is Advertising
A terse note notes that the only route to meet the competition is through advertising. It emphasizes the strategic role of ads in gaining market visibility and consumer attention. The statement implies a competitive landscape where promotion is essential for success.
Dead Dog in a Mock Hazard Package at Police HQ
A package addressed to Commissioner Bingham at New York police headquarters proved to be a hoax containing the dead body of a small dog after officers removed it and soaked it in water. In Detroit, Comptroller Joy denounces Mark Twain's Double Barreled Detective Story as literary junk and calls for tossing it from public libraries.
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New York
Bingham
Twain
Detroit
Mich
Joy
Mark Twain
Missing Hamilton Student Found Working in Mill
Gordon Busfield, Hamilton College sophomore and son of Rev. Dr. T. E. Busfield, who vanished from campus weeks ago, has been located in New York Mills working under the name Dan Bush. Antonio Infante dies aged 150 in Santiago Cuba, the oldest verified death in modern times with full faculties until passing.
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Utica
N. Y
Gordon Busfield
Hamilton College
T. E B. Busfield
North Adams
Mass
Dan Bush
New York Mills
New
Antonio Inmnte
Santiago
Cuba
Antonio Infnte
Royal birth forecast sparks chatter in Madrid
A Havana soothsayer’s telegram predicts Victoria's child will be born April 27 and will be a princess, stirring amusement at the palace.
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Victoria
Madrid
Havana
Amnesty Decree for Cuban Armed Forces Leaders Signed
Havana April 24 Governor Mago on decree grants amnesty to Cuban armed forces members convicted for acts during the recent revolution. Springfield April 24 Indianapolis Frog and Switch Co. a Fairbanks owned plant run by N H Fairbanks brothers destroyed by fire totaling 350000 dollars in losses.
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Havana
Magoon
Armed Forces of
Fairbanks
Barna
Springfield
Indianapolis Frog and Switch Company
N. H H. Fairbanks
Bryan Lectures on The Average Man in Lawrence
William J. Bryan spoke at Lawrence city hall on The Average Man to a large audience, following a lecture the night before in Lowell.
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Lawrence
Mass
William J. Bryan
City Hall
Lowell
Chilean Seismic Strikes Persist Amid Ash Clouds
In Santiago and surrounding regions on April 24, authorities report ongoing strong tremors and ash from volcanic activity. Residents endure aftershocks, disrupted flights, and ash fall as emergency measures remain in place. Local teams assess damage and coordinate relief efforts with regional agencies.
Governor Signs Rail Pass and Road Bills in Trenton
Governor Stokes signed three measures in Trenton. House bill 115 lets United States senators members of Congress and state officials ride free. Senate bills 298 and 222 address road maintenance and Bridgeton city charter.
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Trenton
Stokes
Merz
United States
House of Representatives
Wakelee
Board of Freeholders
Minch
Bridgeton
Whiskey Fire Aboard Car Sparks Panic In Trenton
Four Hungarians boarded a trolley car at State and Warten streets. A bottle of whiskey was dropped and another spilled as a lighted match was thrown, starting a blaze. Conductor George Carlton and the motorman halted the car and passengers fled before water extinguished the flames.
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Trenton
Camdén
State and Warten Streets
John Doblinski
George Carlton
Federal Grand Jury Returns Eighteen Indictments
In Trenton on April 24 the April term of the United States grand jury returned eighteen true bills of indictment to Judge Lanning. Pleading day is set for Tuesday, and trial of causes will begin May 20. The grand jury was discharged with the court’s thanks.
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Trenton
United States
Lanning
Domestic dispute dismissed after brief police blotter session
Philomena Fuso and her husband Frank Alfuso appeared before Recorder Pickersgill this morning amid domestic troubles. Each side charged the other with offenses, but the case was dismissed.
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Ile Tie
Philomena Fuso
Frank
Alfuso
Pickersgill
Auto party plans by local society members this Sunday
An auto party comprising Miss Anna Hansen Miss Blanche Berger Miss Edith Richard Frederick Scav aner and A Goldberg will be held Sunday afternoon from this city. May pole dance class led by Mrs Brearley Rahwa held its weekly session in Wilderhall with plans for a May recital. Organ recital by Prof John Sinclair at St Peters Church next Wednesday night is free and open to all. The program features classics and lighter music from German French and English schools. Recital begins 8 pm and lasts one hour. Young People's Society of St Pauls German church met last night followed by refreshments. Mrs B Goldman recovering at 26 Hall avenue Julius Guttman visits New York Miss Flora Barton stays with Mrs William Duncan at Rector street.
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Anna Hansen
Blanche Berger
Edith Richard
Frederick Scavaner
A. Goldberg
John Sinclair
St. Peter's Church
Wely
Verdure
Hayden
Vraga
Bach
Batiste
Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni
Wagner
Young People’s Society
St. Paul’s German Church
B. Goldman
Hall Avenue
Julius Guttman
State Street
New York
Flora Barton
New York City
William Duncan
Rector Street
Judge killed youth to avenge daughter in Va.
Ex Judge W G Loving, freed on 5000 dollar bail, shot and killed Theodore Estes at Oak Ridge, the estate of Thomas F Ryan, after Estes was accused of drugging Loving’s daughter Elizabeth. Loving said he acted after learning the alleged story from his daughter and described himself as insane at the time. No further trouble anticipated.
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Lynchburg
W. G. Loving
Theodore Estes
Oak Ridge
Thomas F. Ryan
Estes
Elizabeth
Judge Loving
Loving
Amherst County
Nelson
Ocean Amusement Pier Proposed For Asbury Park
The beach commission granted H F Blackwell representing Philadelphia capitalists a thirty day option on a 20 year franchise for an 800 foot ocean pier to be built between First and Second avenues at Asbury Park. The $200000 option backs a $350000 steel pier plan with a 3000 seat theatre a skating rink an amusement hall and music pavilion 120 feet wide. If finalized 300 feet of the pier will be built this summer for a 120 by 150 rink.
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Asbury Park
Beach Commission
H. F. Blackwell
Philadelpha
First
Second Avenues
Bly Sues City Over Casino Restaurant Lease
Col H J Bly of the Plaza Hotel files suit in Asbury Park to cancel a Casino lease for a restaurant. He argues the deed to his hotel site barred any building east of it that would block his ocean view. Bly objects to a restaurant at the Casino but not the structure itself.
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Col. Bly
Cave
Asbury Park
Col
H. J. Bly
Plaza Hotel
James A. Bradley
Ocean View
Ocean Front
Plaza
Ocean
Colonel Bly
Twin Sullivan Wins World Welterweight Title Fight
Mike Sullivan of Boston defeated Billy Mellody after twenty rounds to capture the world welterweight championship in Los Angeles. The bout was fast and close with exchanges at close quarters as both fighters stood toe to toe. they weighed in combined at 345 pounds.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mike
Twin) Sullivan
Boston
Billy Mellody
Jersey City Dinner Sparks Gubernatorial Booms for Colby and Fagan
In Persey City on April 24 a major Hudson county dinner will boost Senator Everett Colby for the New Jersey governor nomination and Mayor Mark M. Fagan’s renomination. Sheriff Sommer and other speakers will attend as ward clubs mobilize large delegations including two hundred fifty from Eighth Ward and special trolley cars for Seventh Ward members. The event promises a lively night as Republicans rally around key figures.
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Persey City
Doll
Hudson
Essex County
Everett Colby
Hudson County
Colby
Sheriff Sommer
Mark M. Fagan
Jersey City
Fagan
Greenville
Grand View Hall
State School Societies in Annual Contests
The seventh annual contest between Alpha and Beta chapters of state schools scheduled for Friday evening in the school auditorium. Includes a debate, vocal and instrumental selections, and recitations. Alpha chapter clubs are Normal Dramatic Club Argyromathos and Philomathean. Beta chapter groups Gamma Sigma and Shakespeare societies. Banner to the winning chapter.
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Trenton
Normal Dramatic Club
Argyromathos
Philomathean
Gamma Sigma
Public opinion on State street sewer project
A letter from a State street property owner protests a proposed sewer from Smith street to the Lehigh Valley railroad bridges. He argues most owners already connected private sewers at high cost and warns against night surveys and inferior work, urging paving without further mid night surveys.
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Evening News
State Street
Smith Street
Decline of Governor's Day Noted in Trenton
In Trenton on April 24, Governor's Day drew few politicians and scant political chatter. Senator President Minch and Leader Hillery attended, but overall attendance waned and activity around the governor amid Senate sessions appeared limited.
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Trenton
Minch
Senate
Hillery
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Promoted for Hygiene
FASTIDIOUS WOMEN consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic necessity in hygienic care of person and for feminine ailments It cleanses germicidal deodorizing and cleansing qualities are emphasized Sample free at Druggists The R Paxton Co Boston Mass
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He R. Paxton Co
Boston
Mass
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