Removal of Mack as Receiver Sought by Bondholders
Petition filed in United States Circuit Court of New Jersey seeks John M. Mack’s removal as receiver of the Asphalt Company of America and the National Asphalt Company. Henry Tatnall leads backing interests aiming to reshape the trust’s leadership and safeguard bondholders.
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William C. Bullitt
Devon
United States Circuit Court of New Jersey
John M. Mack
Asphalt Company of America
National Asphalt Company
The
Asphalt Trust
Bullitt
John ©. Bullitt
Caner, Curran & Bullitt
Cal Dealers
Kirkpatrick
Newark
Mack
Trust
Franklin National Bank
Tatnall
John F. Shanley
Henry W. Biddle
American Committee
Philadelphia
Audit Company of New York
Bondolders
Austrian iron manufacturers rebuke bronze gun claim
Vienna May 30 Austrian iron manufacturers publish a protest against the War Minister statement that the army orders bronze guns to lessen dependence on foreign steel. They denounce the claim as unwarranted noting the navy uses steel and Krupp is the sole high grade steel producer.
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Lawton Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Vienna
War Minister
Austria
Krupp
Tes
Premier Bond departs St Johns for London coronation
The Premier of Newfoundland Sir Robert Bond left St Johns for Quebec and then London to take part in coronation ceremonies. He is one of the six self governing premiers.
Premier to be away for coronation conferences
The Premier plans a three month absence to attend imperial matters conferences in London after coronation festivities, inviting governing colonies as special guests for the occasion.
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Erning
London
Kaiser’s Gift to America Condemned by Agrarians
Berlin May 29 Agrarians normally ministerialists denounce Emperor William’s statue gift to the United States as a political blunder. They fault Chancellor von Buelow for not dissuading the Emperor, and warn the move could inflame American sentiment against Germany. The stance is not shared by any major group.
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Kaiser
America
Berlin
William
Frederick the Great
United States
Agrarians
Count von Buelow
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Stephens
Texas
House of Representatives
Germany
Shah of Persia Arrives at Potsdam for Parade and Shrine Visit
The Shah Muzaffar-ed-din of Persia lands at Potsdam and is greeted by Emperor William and high officials. He visits the mausoleum of Frederick and attends the spring parade preparation at Templehof field with tight security for photographers. Also noted are the shah’s lineage and vast royal diamonds in crown jewels.
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Potsdam
Persia
William
Baron von Richthofen
Frederick
United States
Isaac Khan
Austria
Neriman
Muzaffar-ed-din
Shah of
Nasr-ed-din
Shah
Chowla Maha Vajiravudh
Siam
Sugar Convention in Peril in Berlin Reichstag
The Agrarians delay ratification of the Brussels sugar convention by obstructive tactics hoping to run the clock before mid July. Chancellor Count von Buelow faces pressure as ministers warn of disaster if obstruction continues. If the committee report is ready next week ratification seems likely. otherwise adjournment could doom the agreement.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Count von Buelow
Brussels
Boracic Acid Found In Oranges In Berlin Report
Professor Edmund von Appmann reports in Chemiker Zeitung that oranges lemons and other tropical fruits contain surprising boracic acid quantities. The article notes experts question health benefits versus alleged harm and mentions Germany’s Health Board restricting American canned meats for boracic acid concerns.
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Berlin
Edmund Vonappmann
Chemiker Zeitung
Germany
Imperial Health Board
T Health Board
Britain thanks America for Pauncefote funeral honors
Mr. Raikes, Charge d Affaires of the British Embassy, called on Secretary Hay at the State Department to formally express Britain's deep appreciation for the unusual honors accorded to the memory of the late Lord Pauncefote in yesterday's funeral.
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Washington
Raikes
Hay
State Department
Lord Pauncefote
Extortion Allegations Shadow 28th Ward Board Testimony
Abel J. Evans testified that George Sterr Jr. and others pressured for payments tied to school principal elections in 1901. W. W. Brown corroborated, while teachers like Alice Kilpatrick denied offers, as the Elementary Schools Committee weighs further action and possible District Attorney review.
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Abel J. Evans
Hancock School
Board of Education
George Sterr, Jr
28Th Ward
Seixas, Travis
Brown
Sterr
Alice J. Orrell
Johnson
Siexas
Trari
Etta C. Hannis
Acca
Sho Bear
Star
Alice T. Kilpatrick
Moner
Hubby
Twenty-eighth Section
Weaver
Hubbs Says He Will Sue Sterr Over Slander Claim
Common Councilman Lewis A. Hubbs announced plans to sue Leader Sterr after being accused of endorsing Miss Kilpatrick’s election. Hubbs said the slander was baseless and that he intends to pursue legal action with a lawyer's help.
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Lewis A. Hubbs
Pee
Hubbs
Miss Kilpatrick
Sterr
Attorney General Knox Ill With Severe Cold
Attorney General Knox is under care of Surgeon General Rixey and likely to be absent from his desk for several days. No serious consequences are anticipated from his illness.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington, Mary
Knox
Rixey
Department of Justice
Church Grocery Operates Sundays. Woman Arrested
Fanny McKeown of 401 North Sixtieth Street was arrested on a warrant charging Sunday business operation in violation of laws dating to 1707. She appeared before Magistrate Thornton and was fined four dollars plus costs despite objections from local churchgoers.
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Fanny McKeown
North Sixtieth Street
Haddington
Thornton
Woodside Park Amusement Company seeks injunction against caterer
Frank Howe Jr and Benton Bunn trading as Woodside Park Amusement Company filed a bill in Common Pleas Court No 5 asking for an injunction against Charlie A Kertell a caterer. They seek to restrain interference with company agents examining his books to determine gross receipts from a contract dated August 1900 giving Kertell exclusive rights to sell foods drinks cigars confections flowers and knickknacks within the casino and bicycle track at Woodside Park.
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Frank Howe, Jr
Benton
Bunn
Woodside Park Amusement Company
Mmited
John Weaver
Equity
Common Pleas Court No
Charlies A. Kertell
Kertell
Weather forecast for Eastern PA Western NY New Jersey
Fair and warmer for eastern Pennsylvania western New York and New Jersey. Friday will be warmer with partly cloudy conditions Saturday probable showers and cooler. Winds will shift from west to southwest and become variable.
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Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Local Weather Report for Philadelphia May 2
Weather update for Philadelphia shows rain in the afternoon and a maximum temperature around 106. Atmospheric pressure measured 30.99 inches with a note of excess since January. Highlighted areas include United States Weather regions and mean coordinates 37 N.
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United States
Philadelphia
Bree
Max
Bon
Tao
Nermeltemp Soneanenens
Arrivals of Ocean Liners on New York Route
Le Touraine Harre arrives from New York and Traye Naples follows with a call at New York, highlighting maritime traffic and passenger movement as the port records two liner arrivals from the same origin.
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le Touraine Harre
New York
Traye Naples
Odell Seen as Hanna Rival for 1904 Presidency
New York politicians visiting Washington link Governor Odell to the 1904 Republican ticket. They say a second term could position Odell as the universal New York choice, potentially facing Hanna in the fight for the White House and challenging Roosevelt. Odell is praised for practical politics and strong ties to Platt, with a record of independent governance.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
New York
Odell
Empire State
Roosevelt
New Yorker
Hanna
Key
Platt
Mr. Roosevelt
Smithereens
Ots
White House
Traction Strike Ended in Chicago as Union Wins
Chicago on May 20 ended a traction strike after the Chicago Traction Company agreed to recognize the Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employes, reinstate all unionists, and settle disputes by arbitration. Presid ent John M Reach, Walter H A Wilson, James H Eckel represented the company. ten local officials represented the workers.
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Chicago
Chicago Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of
John M. Reach
Walter H. A Wilson
James H. Eckel
Amalgamated Association
Tugmen's Strike Talks in Cleveland Fail to Settle
Grand President Charles A. McCarle of the Tugmen's Association met Great Lake Towing Company officials in Cleveland on May 20 to discuss the strike. He said no immediate settlement appeared likely, though he expressed belief the sailors would win in the end.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Charles A. McCarle
Tugmen's Association
Great Lake Towing Company
McCarle
Widow Resigns Claim as Fair Estate Settles in San Francisco
Mrs. Nettie O Craven abandons bid to be recognized as James G Fair widow after receiving 50000 to withdraw from estate lawsuits. The 20 million estate now fully transfers to Charlies I Fair and his sisters Therese Gelrichs and Virginia Van derbilt. Craven had sought 500000 after initial offers of 300000, prompting lawsuits later dismissed.
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San Francisco
Nettie O. Craven
James G. Fair
Charlies I. Fair
TheresagQelrichs
Virginia Vanderbilt
Craven
Fair
Torpedo Boat Exceeds Speed Trial Limits
At Xewport May 29 a torpedo boat completed a speed trial over the measured mile with a performance exceeding earlier expectations. Officials note the ship’s speed surpassed the required threshold and set the stage for further demonstrations tomorrow.
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Xewport
de Long
Creasy Outlines Democrat Campaign Strategy in Altoona
Democratic State Chairman William T. Creasy met Blair Bedford Cambria Huntingdon and Somerset chairs in Altoona to map a district plan centered on school district organization and local fusion where feasible. He said fusion is hard with a split Republican party and urged strong Central Pennsylvania organization to back a Democratic governor hopeful, while noting frost concerns for vineyards and praising Indiana County farmers. District officials from Blair Cambria Huntingdon and Somerset attended with Johnstown and Bellefonte representatives present.
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Philadelphia Times
Altoona
William T. Creasy
Blair
Bedford
Cambria
Huntingdon
Somerset
Creasy
Pennsylvania
Farmer
R. F. Cresswell
Johnstown
I. Grey Meek
Bellefonte
Elkin Gains Support on Tioga County Tour
Elkin wins crowds across Tioga County on his campaign tour with large receptions at multiple stops. In Westfield he attacked a billionaire syndicate’s local supporters and credited D W Baldwin for backing his cause aiding his western county effort amid Watres withdrawal shifting momentum toward Elkin.
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Philadelphia
Wellsboro
Cowanesque Walley
Elkin
Westfield
D. W. Baldwin
Baldwin
Watres
Compromise Sets Centre County Delegates Split
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA Times from Bellefonte May 2 centers on Centre county Republican State convention. John T. Harris of Pennypacker and George W. Hoover of Elkin named as delegates. Earlier pact would have un instructed delegates. Elkin faction led by Judge Love pressed for Elkin delegates, but a compromise now assigns Harris and Hoover as the state delegation.
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Philadelphia Times
Bellefonte
Centre County
Elkin
Pennypacker
Aranged
John T. Harris
George W. Hoover
Judge Love
W. F. Reeder
Raymond May Not Supervise Delaware River Work
Washington May 20 Colonel George A Raymond engineer officer who may be placed in charge of Delaware river and bay improvements confers with General Gillespie but both refuse to reveal any decision He plans a summer trip abroad and the War Department will arrange temporary measures for the Delaware during his absence
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Philadelphia Times
Washington, D. C
George A. Raymond
Delaware River
Gillespie
Raymond
Philadelphia
War Department
Delaware
Yale to Open Kirtland Hall Mineralogy Lab at Yale
Professor B H Chittenden announced a gift to Yale’s Sheffield Scientific School for a new mineralogy organic geology and physiography laboratory to be named Kirtland Hall. The donor is unnamed. the building honors the late Jared Kirtland LLD of Cleveland, former professor in medicine.
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New Haven
Conn
B. H. Chittenden
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Kirtland Hall
Jared Kirtland
Lil. D
Cleveland
Ohio Medical College
Western Reserve College
Detroit to Host Democratic State Convention in July
The Democratic State central committee met in Detroit and set the state convention for July 30 and 31, with the event scheduled to be held in Detroit.
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Detroit
Democratic State Central
Shenandoah Special Schedule to Roanoke and Welch
The Shenandoah Special departs Philadelphia via the Pennsylvania Railroad daily at 8.25 PM and arrives Roanoke at 9.05 AM en route to Welch West Virginia. Inquiries to Norfolk and Western at 308 Broadway New York or any Pennsylvania Railroad agent.
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Shenandoah
Philadelphia
Penosyvenia Railroad
Roanoke
Welch
W. Va
Norfolk and Western
Broadway
Penosyivenia
Big coal sale at 10.50 a ton. strike fear looms
A Philadelphia firm sold a 4 ton for 200 tons of stove coal at 10.50 a ton, a record price. The same company refused a 1,000 ton order from a speculator at 15 a ton, citing loyalty to core customers. Officials warn the strike may last, with soft coal use expanding citywide.
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Philadelphia
Sis
Intimidation claimed as coal operators and miners campaign
In Wilkes Barre on May 20 both coal operators and striking miners accuse each other of intimidation. Foremen press wives to deter engineers from resigning. union leaders threaten holdouts. Officials cite 150,000 idle across anthracite and debate possible outcomes as President Mitchell is expected tomorrow.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Geli
Mitchell
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Merchant
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