Privy Court Drama At Tranby Croft T C22
Lospos June 6 The baccarat scandal involving the Prince of Wales at Tranby Croft draws sharp society criticism as witnesses reveal the Prince’s initiative in supplying gambling counters and hosting a house party of royals generals and plebeians. The article notes drinking at the Doncaster races and the social fallout for Sir Edward Clarke and others amid royal scrutiny.
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Lospos
Donnybrook
Royal Courts of Justice
London Times
House of Commons
Prince of Wales
Prince
Lee
Albert Edward
Euglami
Sir Edward Clarke
Tranby Croft
Edward Clarke
Charles Russell
Branley Wilson
Fong
Lycett Green
Yorkshire
Doncaster
Tranby Groft
Prince of Wales linked to Tranby Croft baccarat scandal
The Tranby Croft affair alleges heavy drinking and baccarat among royal guests lasting over two hours. Reports claim the Prince of Wales and companions shared bottles in private rooms, drawing societal backlash and possible contempt of court as investigations continue into baccarat counters and a proposed royal wedding.
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Prince of Wales
Tranby Croft
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Wales
House of Commons
Baccarat
Tranby
Grogam
Orma
Wubatt
Edward Clark
Gathering in London The American Dramatic World Repre sented
The City of Paris passenger list shows a strong American dramatic presence in London. Notable names include Frank W. Sanger Major Anson Pond A H Candy Louis Baker Ralph Delmore Marcus Mayer Agnes Huntington Helen Bancroft Nettie Laford Ray Douglass Ellery O Anderson Thomas F Ochiltree Ferdinand Gottschalk John W Mackay Jr T H Kelly James Whitcombey Courtney Thorpe Edgar L Wakeman and arrivals Lawrence Hutton and A P Burbank. Bill Nye praised the group as entertaining and representative of American stage talent.
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Britain
CABLE
the Dispatch
Loxpox
Paris
Frank W. Sanger
Major Anson Pond
A. H. Candy
Louis Baker
Ralph Delmore
Marcus Mayer
Charles N. Schroeder
Agnes Huntington
Helen Bancroft
Nettie Laford
Ray Douglass
Ellery 0. Anderson
Thomas F. Ochiltree
Ferdinand Gottschalk
John W. Mackay
T H. Kelly
James Whitcombey
Courtney Thorpe
Edgar L. Wakeman
London
Lawrence Hutton
A. P. Burbank
Bill Nye
Parnell to Retire After Marriage Rumor Circulates
Cable dispatch from London June 6 reports rumors that Charles Stewart Parnell will retire after marrying Mrs. O Shea. The item notes there may be no foundation to the report and cites widespread speculation without confirmation.
Meeting aims to lift national cause in perilous times
Fragmentary text suggests plans for a prominent meeting to signal a shift in leadership. Names Dillon and O'Brien appear as figures hoped to rally support and revive the national effort from a state of decline. The passage indicates urgent demand for stronger guidance from trusted moderates.
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Dillon
O’brien
Omnibus strike showdown over fare check system
London General Omnibus Company foresees a strike after introducing a ticket system. Workers, led by omnibus men, demand 13 hour days and protest fare checks amid low wages. Despite discontent and several industry demonstrations, prospects for settlement look dim as other trades face shutdowns.
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Lospon
London General Omnibus Company
Sangre
Anate Nanatv
London
Wales
A Decoration for Mrs Grimwood Vic to Be Considered
Officials of the India Office plan to recommend awarding Mrs. Grimwood the Victoria Cross. She is the widow of F L G Grimwood, Britain's political agent at Manipur, who was killed alongside Chief Commissioner James W Quinton and others during the Manipur massacre.
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India Office
American whistler Alice Shaw returns from Russia tour
Loxpor June 6 Mrs. Alice Shaw renowned American whistler has completed a four months tour of Russia. She will give a London concert before an extended continental tour. Afterward she plans a return to Russia for four months via Constantinople where she will perform before the Sultan.
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Loxpor
Alice Shaw
Whistler
Russia
London
Constantinople
SUEING FOR BACK DUTY IN HAT TRIM CASES
Importers press back duties on ribbons satin plush velvets and gauze for hats. Government seeks $29,000,000, arguing classifications misapplied. Judge Acheson to hear cases next week as Solicitor General Read and District Attorney Read lead the United States in a hard fought battle to recover duties allegedly overpaid.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
New York
Read Will Ap
United States
Treasury Department
Ple
Blaine Benefits Bring Bar Harbor Update On Health
Bar Harbor June 6 Blaine was able to ride this afternoon and has greatly improved He is recuperating fast and expects full strength by the end of the week He devotes time to the State Department work Mrs Pine and James G Blaine Jr assist with clerical tasks and amanuensis duties.
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The
Statesman
Dispatch
Blaine
State Department
Mrs. Pine
Ee Sae
Cellent Amanuensia
James G. Blaine, Jr
Bartine's Sad Death After Hydrophobia Foe
Asbury Park lawyer Richard J. Bartine dies at his home after suffering hydrophobia from a cat bite last September. His betrothed wife Mrs. Elis Prentiss Upham cared for him through severe spasms and narcotics aided his final hours.
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Asbury Park
N.J
Richard 3. Bartine
Loche Arbour
Bartine
Elis Prentiss Upham
Prominent Men Use Revolvers In City Shootout
A shooting affray occurred about 3 o clock this evening between George W. Dupree editor and proprietor of the Daily States and Dr Olliphant president of the Board of Health. Dupree confronted Olliphant after a note denouncing him as a liar and coward. Bullets were fired but none took effect. Dupree was wounded on the face by an unknown assailant as workers intervened and he was sent to a hospital.
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May
Ella
Louise
Upham
Yee
Petine
Baciius Hs
First Methodist Church
Ag Park
Handley
John Peasistor
Gee
Esterday
Bartine
Nyse
Bartine Sts
E Ba Pu
New Onveanns
George W. Dupree
Daily States
Dr. Olliphant
Board of Health
Mississippi Valley
Ichols
Ollyphant Wn
Dr. Oliphant
Mr. Dupree
Dupree
the of Health
Board of Health Office
Olliphant
Gray Acquitted of Murder in Quick Not Guilty Verdict
Axtontown June 6 jurors retire after 15 minutes and find Robert Gray not guilty in a murder case. The testimony recounts strikers, workers, and tensions surrounding the incident as details emerge from the court proceedings.
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Sproctal
Axtontown
Gray
Robert Gray
Lessenring No. 3
Ans
Mr. Callahan
New Silver Coins Designs Face Mint Commission Review
Boston June 6 Henry Mitchell reports the Mint design commission found most submissions unsuitable for coinage despite artistic appeal. The ruling requires high relief and edge rules, forcing the designs to fit a mass production process. Few notable artists entered the competition and the next invitation will favor commissioned work. An amusing incident involves an old lady presenting a goddess model with a suggestive pose.
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Boston
Henry Mitchell
Mint
Washington
Philadelphia
Raely
Mitchell
Indy
Lier
Elliott Murder Case Trials Hold Local Attention
The Elliott murder trial begins with a first witness after 22 days to select a jury. Brothers Til le tt face separate trials, prison ers separated by court order. John H. Reese sues for 5000 damages, Elliott family receivership over finances and press workers strike as paper preparation stalls.
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Ellott
Tiliett
John H. Reese
Elliott
Itata Had Arms Transfer Away From San Diego
June 6 report confirms arms and ammunition were not loaded at San Diego but moved from the schooner Robert and Minnie to the Itata far offshore. The Itata then sailed south 13 miles to Illa and arrived June 3 with machinery damaged, while the Robert and Minnie crews worked to repair engines.
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Igquiqua
Catir
State Today
San Diego
Robert
Minnie
Itata
Illa
Life Not Worth Living Death by Self Inflicted Gunshot
John Walcutt, a former respected citizen, died tonight from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He had been drinking and could not quit the habit, firing a 22 caliber revolver in a shoeshop near his home. He died shortly after 9 o'clock despite being taken home. Walcutt was once wealthy, involved in mining ventures, but lost all and had declined for years.
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ColumsBus
John Walcutt
Kien
Walcutt
Serpelcen
Impeachment Hearing Resumes in Garrison Jurors Case
In Wheeling on June 6 the defense continued evidence in the impeachment proceedings against Jurors Robinson, Schmidt and Evans in the Garrison murder trial. The hearing adjourned to June 19 as evidence remained incomplete. A rough transcript notes tensions and a call for harsh punishment for the accused.
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Robinson
Schmidt
Evans
Ees Es
Tarthson
Wheeling
No Hope for General Bartin Illness Update
New York report states General W. B. Bartin, a noted theatrical manager, is ill but improving tonight while details remain sparse. The brief note mentions care at GP and indicates the public is awaiting fuller medical updates.
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General Bartin
New York
W. B. Bartin
Dog’s Nerve Grafted on Mrs Weber’s Paralyzed Arm
Philadelphia June 6 Woman with right arm paralysis receives a dog nerve graft. Dr Agnew and five surgeons perform surgery using three inches of canine nerve transplanted between ends of human nerve. Dog killed after procedure. recovery potential noted with months required for muscle reinnervation.
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Dr. Agnew
White
Martin
Hunter
Strickler
Strayer
Peseebee
Sawtelle Seeks Governor Aid In Fratricide Case
Isaac B. Sawtelle, jailed in Concord for fratricide, files a statement to the Governor and Council recounting that he was present at Hiram Sawtelle’s Lebanon Maine shooting but claims an agent of Dr. Charles Blood killed him. He says a failed attempt to secure a signed release triggered the matter and alleges the missing brother was dumped into the Atlantic from a Portland boat.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Isaac B. Sawtelle
Concord State Prison
Hiram
Isaac
Lebanon
Charles Blood
Dr. Blood
Hiram Sawtelle
Atlantic Ocean
Portland
Notable Autopsy Finds Odd Coincidence in Depraved Couple
New York on June 6 reports Karl Syversten, a Norwegian sailor, and Emma Wolf, both taken from the Bravengeren House on Cherry Street Wednesday night and found dead yesterday. The case details suggest unusual brain findings described as soft spots, fueling speculation about their deaths and the circumstances surrounding the crime. Authorities investigate the tandem deaths, noting the alleged depravity of the pair and possible links to the house's recent activity.
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New York
Karl Syversten
Emma Wolf
Bravengeren
Cherry Street
Mystery Poison Linked Alcoholic Deaths Surfaces in Inquest
Two deaths were attributed to a narcotic poison combined with alcohol, not plain liquor. Doctors found identical brain lesions and shared fatal conditions of gastritis, acute pneumonia, and cerebral softening, with witnesses unclear about the washed whisky bottle and its role. Coroner Levy continues the inquest.
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Jenkins
Bri
Briggs
Levy
WEDDING OF GENERAL SCHOFIELD’S MAID OF HONOR
Georgia Kilbourne, long linked with the Schofields, married to Prof. Wells’s son at Episcopal Church. General John M. Schofield, Commander-in-Chief, arranged the ceremony quietly as he visited in Washington and on Governor’s Island, avoiding public notice. The match ties to the Schofield lineage and includes Mary Schofield, the bride’s mother, in a noted family union.
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Georgia N. Ee
John M. Schofield
Wells
West Point
David
Georgia
Sega Barney
Schofield
Prof
Andrews
Lieutenant Andrews
Governor Island
Georgis Kilbourne
Georgia Kilbourne
General Schofield
Washington
Governor’s Island
Europe
Chi
Foster’s Financial Policy and Bank Withdrawals
A New York telegram reports Secretary Foster’s trip prompting withdrawals of government deposits from Hanover National Bank, Western National Bank, and National Bank of the Republic. The amount is estimated at 2 to 3 million dollars, with plans to extend the policy to other depositories. The note cites aims to reduce the 20 million in fractional silver by selling it at small increments to banks and using proceeds for salaries.
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Foster
Hanover National Bank
Western National Bank
National Bank of the Republic
Eas Saphorens
Big Three Plan New Stock Yards at Tolleston Ind
The Big Three Armour Swift and Morris decided to establish large stock yards at Tolleston Indiana. A cablegram to their agent instructed immediate use. Houses will be erected a half mile long and 18 feet high, with connections to Socives and a lake. Estimated cost about 125000 dollars.
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P. D. Armour
George E. Swift
Nelson Morris
Big
Tolleston
Ind
Armour
Immedi
Socives
The Dispatch Directory The Day's Classifieds and Contents
A brief overview of The Dispatch Directory issue noting a two part publication across pages 1 8 9 and 15 with live news in part one and second part features including Dr Briggs beliefs The R P Synod The Davis Theater and various columns like The Want Column Real Estate Gossip Schools Summer Amusements Society World and Grand Army plus notices and business cards The Chilean War and other items listed by page and contributor names.
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Dispance
Briggs
R. P. Synod
Davis Theater
Ercopes Warner
Warden Wright
Judge Ewing
Thomas M. Marshall
Society World
The
Grand Army
Cape May
Militia
John Sherwood
Bramble
Hettles
Ellice SanEwa
G. Carpenter
Fannie B. Ward
Lillin N. Hoverow
Thomas ET
E. Hare Fuge
Baltimore Scandal Details Defalcation Death Mystery
A Baltimore article reports Jacob Bennett, a trusted organizer, found dead by suicide in Druid Hill Park amid a $100,000 shortfall and suspected defalcation. Victims, about 100, span capitalists to workers, losing from 300 to 5000 dollars each as receivers estimate total losses near double the initial tally. Bennett, 62, led a sham association, used others’ trust to borrow, and left a wife.
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Baltimore
Jacob Bennett
Druid Hill Park
Bennett
Nee Ab Gpremeser
Hochschild
Harrison Pension Claim Upheld by Pension Commissioner
In Was Hrvetox June 6 the Pension Commissioner stated that Elizabeth T. Harrison widow of Archibald J. Harrison was duly proven under the pension law. General Raum ordered a formal examination, finding the claim clear and on file. The Pension Office is expected to grant the pension without further delay, as no obstruction is found.
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Hrvetox
Commissioner of Pensions
Chicago
Elizabeth T. Harrison
Archibald J. Harrison
Twenty
Indiana Volunteers
Raam
Money for Evicted Miners Return From West With Funds
Columbus June 6 James McBryde and R L Davis returned from the West with funds to aid evicted miners in the coke region. Representing the striking press and associated groups they were active in soliciting contributions among eastern neighbors and report moderate success. The aid will go to evicted families.
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James McBryde and
E. L. Davis
Columbus
James McBryde
R. L. Davis
Presse
Apa Grimmione
Nesibors
Senator Quay Leaves Philadelphia With Son in Tow
Special telegram reports United States Senator Quay in Philadelphia on June 6 accompanied by his son, Legislator Washington. He departed on a nephew’s train, according to dispatches from the city.
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Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Legislator Washington
Tain Te
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