Battle of Cocktails Fights Whisky Trust in New York
New York saloonkeepers unite to form a local whisky company to challenge the whisky trust. Nearly 400 dealers join, with $485 000 subscribed and $1 000 000 expected. A general meeting and a 12 member board will be elected on June 28 as subscriptions pour in for a nationwide reaction to price increases and restrictive tactics.
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New York
Whisky Trust
Liem
Tranny Elans Trust
New York City
Campaben
Eet
Othe Elthes
Generous Mr Morgan Under Fire in New York Session
In New York on June 2 the Mast committee hearings highlighted two points: the defense by Mr Moss and testimony on urban vice at Bowery venues. Witnesses described police inaction and the prevalence of immorality at Tharesis Hall, while tax officials faced questioning over assessments and favoritism linked to prominent names.
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New York
Mast
Moss
Feilner
Loner
Bhenhy
Tee
Myise
Wiconte
Teorts
Joamph Tiller
Crvcr
Price
Mr. Mors
Captain Price
Joel Harris
Wood
Patesis
George B. Hammon
Mars
Tharesis Hall
Letrie
Chapman
Sheehy
Iun L
Tax Board
John D. Rockefeller
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J. Pierpont Morgan
Fusaril Bage
George Gould
Tax records reveal inconsistencies in 1848 assessments
The testimony discusses Rockefeller Sage Van derbilt Morgan Gould and their 1848 assessments. Morgan allegedly faced a $1,000,000 assessment with a $400,000 voluntary payment offer, while Gould showed no assessment. Witnesses note injustice in the general tax agent system and its failures to place Gould on the rail.
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Rockefeller
Sage and
Vandertilt
Morgan
Moss
Feltper
George Gould
Str
Feltner
A Filipino Trick and Surrender Tales From Manila
An officer of the Fourth Infantry reports from De Loma Church near Manila about insurgents offering to surrender for money. He describes surrenders dangled by promises, hidden loot, and soldiers looting, including a stash of 150 pounds of Mexican dollars.
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Sam
Seattle
Wash
Fourth United States Infantry
de Loma Church
Manila
Bubb
Funeral of Colonel John Stotsenbure at Arlington
Funeral ceremonies for Colonel John Stotsenbure of the First Nebraska regiment were held at Arlington cemetery. The Third Cavalry headquarters band played as President McKinley, Secretary Alger, and Adjutant General Cort attended.
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Arlington
Washington
John, MM
Stotsenbure
Nebraska
Dean
Third Cavalry
McKinley
Alger
Cort
President's Exercise Brings Health Boost to President
Washington June 2 President shows marked health improvement after a week of Gully drives. He enjoys the ride in a new market phaeton with front seating for two and a rear footman, follows road rules, and walks an hour daily.
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Washington
Barton
Troops to Tongue River to Ease Cheyenne Tensions
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger ordered First Cavalry to Tongue River agency to prevent clashes between northern Cheyenne and nearby white settlers. Captain George W. Stouck notes many whites are not bona fide settlers and urges identification of squatters to reduce friction.
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New York
Washington
Alger
Department of Dakita
First Cavalry
Tohene River
George W. Stouck
Third Infantry
Attenon
Drowned Child in Water Jar on Lincoln Avenue
A infant child of Win Bhane living on Lincoln Avenue drowned yesterday in a large jar of water in the yard near a well. The mother was at work inside the house when the body was found, the child having been dead some time before discovery.
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Parsons
Win
Bhane
Lincoln Avenue
General King Forecasts Prolonged Philippine War
Brigadier General Charles King, returning to San Francisco aboard the City of Puebla, says the Philippines war is not ended and guerrilla bands will persist. He notes entrenched mountain warfare, heavy needs for subjugation, and praises volunteers as veterans in future American history. He plans to stay a few days before proceeding to California, fare 432.50 via Santa Fe Route.
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San Francisco
Charles King
Puebla
Suys
Philippines
King
Rempe
Teachers Asked to Quit in Milwaukee School Shakeup
Milwaukee June 2 Thirty five public school teachers were requested to resign their posts and not be reappointed for the next year. The move follows earlier friction with Principal Richard J O Hanlon over progressive ideas. Superintendent Siefert led the effort, with committee support, despite school principals' efforts to retain the teachers.
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Milwaukee
Richard J.o'hanlon
Siefert
Will of Sam T. Jack Names Wife and Brother as Heirs
New York probate today reveals Sam T. Jack’s will ordering his wife Emma to become his wife and his brother James to wed her, a provision amid a $75,000 estate centered in banks in New York and Chicago. Emma Ward, known as Emma of the Lily Clay burlesque company, was married to Jack in 1802 at Nb? S. James C. Jack declines comment on the bequest as the will divides one-third to wife, one-third to brother, with the remainder to other relatives.
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New York
Sam T. Jack
James C. Jack
Sarromate
James
Emma
Jack
Emma Ward
Nibi ‘S
Chicago
St Clair Patterson wedding to Italian noble Count da Conturbia
Baltimore reports the marriage of Miss Anna H L St Clair Patterson to Count Cesare da Conturbia of Milan at the residence of Mr and Mrs David Stewart. Cardinal Gibbons officiated. The Countess is the Stewart daughter and Gerry’s granddaughter.
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Baltimore
Anna HL St. Clair Patterson
Cesare da Conturbia
Milantals
Cardinal Gibbons
David Stewart
Charles and
Preston Streets
Countess da Conturbia
Elbridge Gerry
Count da Conturbia
Italy
Counteas da Conturbia
Picquart to Be Released From Prison
Paris June 2 Gen Zurlinden Paris military governor has consented to the provisional release of Captain Picquart who is imprisoned on charges of revealing documents concerning national defense on the demand of Gen Marguerite de Gallifet.
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Picquart
Paris
Echo de Paris
Gen. Zurlinden
Cat. Picquart
Concerta
National Defense
Margulis de Gallifet
Many Tickets for Leavenworth Public Library Concert Sell Fast
The Federation of Women’s Clubs in Leavenworth manages the sale of Public Library Concert tickets and reports a marvelous response. Ticket information and answers to questions are provided at all sales locations where tickets are available.
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Public Library
Leavenworth
Federation of Women's Clubs
Dave
Gale
Steel Cars For Egypt Leave Pittsburg After Delay
Pittsburg reports two trains of 50 steel cars each finally moved toward Jersey City for shipment to Egypt. The cars rolled from the Woods Run plant of the Pressed Steel Car company after a delay, drawing cheers from about 4,000 workers who built them.
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Pittsburg
Egypt
Woods Run
Pressed Steel Car Company
Allegheny
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trains Set for Alexandria Route in Egyptian Copper Car Units
Trains run on extra tine and will stop only as needed while awaiting ship passage. Cars destined for Alexandria follow a single gondola pattern for the Egyptian railway line extending along the Nile Valley. The company, funded by English capital, develops coal and ore territory inland.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Nile Valley
Morton Bliss & Co Quit Rent Fix at Campbell’s Kansas Ave
Mortons Bliss and Co announce they quit their rent arrangement with a notice urging customers to fix water charges at Campbell’s 625 Kansas Avenue. The brief item notes a change of contact and location for payment inquiries.
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Campbell's
Kansas Avenum
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