Amen Corner Fades As Demolition Looms At Historic Fifth Ave Hotel
Old timers at the Fifth Avenue hotel gathered for a final watch in the Amen corner where Tom Platt and Chauncey Depew spoke of politics and power. Platt recalled the corner’s influence while Depew boasted of governors guided by its aura. Platt, assisted by police, bid farewell amid memories of a landmark.
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Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York
Fifth Avenue
Tom Platt
Pepew
Platt
Watch
Chauncey Depew
Senator Platt
Depew
Blaine
Conkling
Grant
Arthur
Timothy J. Woodruff
Edward Riggs
Louis Seibold
The
Amen Corner
Taft's round in Chicago includes tariff talk and consuls
William H. Taft spent a busy second day in Chicago with receptions luncheons and speeches ending at the Commercial club banquet. He avoided political issues while addressing economic topics urging a steamship subsidy to the Far East and the establishment of U S consular offices there with adequate salaries and US owned residences for consuls.
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Chicago
William H. Taft
Commercial Club
Congress Hotel
United States
Far East
Gray supporters to set up Washington headquarters
Washington reports supporters of George Gray of Delaware have completed plans to establish headquarters in the capital and actively campaign for the Delaware statesman. The John A. Johnson presidential boom gains momentum at the Capitol as Democratic correspondents and lawmakers receive letters outlining Gray's eligibility and campaign points.
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Washington
George Gray
Delaware
Delaware Statesman
John A. Johnson
Capitol
Congress
Washingington
Govera
Divorce Comes in Handy in Columbus Marriage
In Columbus Indiana on April 6 Stephen N. Davis a wealthy retired farmer and Mrs Mary M Coons married again after prior divorces. Both born in 187? and once childhood friends near Newbern they separated years ago. Davis was ordered to pay alimony to his first wife who sued for divorce and money and she already received it. Reunited in town Mrs Coons visited and the couple wed as Rev Lewis King officiated.
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Columbus
Ind
Stephen N. Davis
Mary M. Coons
Davis
Woman Trys to Burn Fiancée of Deceased Son in Alton
Mrs John Threde arrested in Alton Illinois after disguising as a man and delivering provisions to Ida Glassmeyer fiance of her deceased son. She urged a receipt and tried to force a writing on a dresser near a lit lamp, then threw gasoline and shattered the lamp starting a fire. She was released on her own recognizance due to prominence and wealth.
Thief accuses policemen in Philadelphia theft ring
Harry Rothenberger nineteen confesses to larceny and alleges four city policemen named John Kelly C M Luckenbill Albert R Sithens and John W Stark aided him in robberies in the wholesale district. The accused deny the charges while Rothenberger claims officers helped him enter premises and ferry goods to a cart.
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Philadelphia
Harry Rothenberger
John Kelly
C. M. Luckenbill
Albert R. Sithens
John W. Stark
Rothenberger
Woman in disguise among harness makers arrested in Reading
Jennie Van Viick of Kingston New York and Edward Major were arrested in Reading for manufacturing and peddling harness dressing. The woman wore a male disguise. Major is wanted in Saugerties New York on horse stealing charges.
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Reading
Jennie van Viick
Kingston
N. Y
Edward Major
Major
Saugerties
Millionaire Robbed in San Francisco on Arrival
Norfolk planter and Orient traveler F. Royster, a passenger on the Mongolia, was robbed at the Pacific Mail dock of $6,000 in Bank of England notes, his railroad ticket, and $150 in gold during his visit to San Francisco on an Orient tour.
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San Francisco
F. S. Royster
Norfolk
Orient
Mongolia
Pacific Mail Dock
Bank of England
Ripley denies Santa Fe retirement report
Santa Barbara April 6 E I Ripley president of the Santa Fe Railroad company says the New York report that he will resign and Paul Morton will succeed him is all rot. He has no intention of retiring and Morton is out of the railroad business, a fact he says he noted previously.
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Paul Morton
Santa Barbara
Cal
E. I. Ripley
Santa Fe Railroad Company
New York
The
Santa Fe
Morton
Chicago
Tragic family shooting in Portsmouth man wounded by mother in law
Albert Wils a 27 year old shoeworker was shot through the right lung by his mother-in-law Mrs Mary Runner in Portsmouth Ohio. During a struggle over a knife Mrs Runner drew a pistol and fired. She then shot herself but the bullet went wild.
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Portsmouth
Albert Wils
Mary Runner
Gibbs
Runner
Fire destroys Munroe block in Joliet center
A major blaze in Joliet on April 6 wiped out the Munroe block in the business district. Losses reached 150000 with 110000 insured. The Barrett Hardware Co and Joliet National Bank occupied the building. John B. Jones and Jul Westphal sustained severe facial burns escaping.
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Joliet
Joliet, I
Munroe
Barrett Hardware Company
Joliet Natio Bank
Order of White Cross
John B. Jones
Jul Westphal
German Savings Bank
Death for Engineer and Fireman at Asheville railroad accident
An explosion of the boiler on an extra freight engine near Hill Girt, fifteen miles below Asheville on the Spartanburg branch of the Southern railway, instantly killed Engineer George Lauderback and Fireman W. M. Kemp. The blast tore the engine to pieces and derailed four cars.
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Asheville
N. C
Hill Girt
Spartanburg
Southern Railway
George Lauderback
Mremnan W. M. Kemp
PROMOTER LOSES THE CASE IN ANN ARBOR
Theodore E Mast versus George H Purchase ended with a circuit court jury verdict against the promoter. Judge Kinne disposed of the case, ruling Purchase and his associate Glen played the investors false. Of 11500 dollars raised from Ann Arbor buyers, seven dollars remain with Purchase to be paid into court for later distribution according to party rights.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Theodore E. Mast
George H. Purchase
Kinne
Purchase
Glen
American envoy offers sympathy after Tiger sinking
London reports Acting on navy cabled instructions Lieutenant Commander John H. Gibbons the American naval attaché visited the admiralty to convey the American government’s condolences for the loss of the British torpedo boat destroyer Tiger and thirty six men after it sank Thursday night.
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London
Navy Department
John H. Gibbons
Admiralty
House Cloture Rule Passes Narrowing Democratic Powers
In Washington on April 6 Republicans adopted a sweeping cloture rule in the House, leaving Democrats with limited powers. The session mainly accomplished this rule and some progress on the District of Columbia bill. The Senate was not in session.
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Senate
House
Washington
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Virginia Town Swept by Fire
In Lynchburg Virginia on April 6 a large blaze destroyed four factories including three tobacco plants and four dwellings. Loss totaled 225000 with 175000 insured. A twenty mile per hour wind aided the fire and firemen could not stop it. Officials suspect incendiary origin.
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Lynchburg
Milwaukee Bribe Case Fails in Municipal Court
Milwaukee April 6 Anthony VY Klefish clerk of the board of supervisors and Fred C Schutz former newspaper man were found not guilty by a jury in the municipal court on the charge of bribing Otto Seidel Jr former supervisor for his vote on the sale of a piece of county property.
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Milwaukee
Anthony VY. Klefish
Board of Supervisors
Fred C. Schutz
Otto Seidel, Jr
Dowie kin denial on claim of shot thief in Mich
Hesperia Mich April 6 denial comes to light that Gladstone Dowie son of John Alexander Dowie did not shoot or capture a thief. Two deputy sheriffs effected the arrest without Dowie present.
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Dowie
Hesperia
Mich
Gladstone Dowie
John Alexander Dowie
NYU Students End Strike Over President Young Suspension
New York on April 6 students from New York University who protested the suspension of Junior class president Young agreed to end the strike and return to classes while awaiting faculty action.
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New York
New York University
Young
College Jokers in a Corner
Greencastle Ind April 6 A DePauw University class gift flag pole is at issue after a student claims to know those who helped sink the pole in a quarry pond The student says the shaft should be returned to the place where it was found and that the jokers should pay for the act alleged.
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Greencastle
Ind
DePauw University
Edwin Holt Hughes
Local Option Defeated in Indiana County Vote
Returns from Lafayette county outside Lexington indicate that prohibition was defeated by about 400 votes in the local option election.
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Lexington
Lafayette County
Sealed Mine No 1 Hanna Wyoming After Blast
Mine No 1 at Hanna Wyoming has been sealed and no rescue attempts will occur until the fire is extinguished. The report notes the explosion killed several workers and a recovery plan awaits firefighting completion.
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Hanna
Wyo
Young Men's Christian Association
Chicago
Shinnecock Hills
Southampton
S. 1
HOGS AND CATTLE MARKETS IN CHICAGO APRIL 6 1908
Market reports show hog receipts estimated at 40 000 with weak to five lower prices and mixed packers bids from 5 80 to 6 25 for shipping grades. Cattle runs about 2 000 with strong to ten higher, while sheep totals near 20 000 remain steady to slightly lower. receipts and shipments from the official day are listed with regional price ranges.
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Texas
John A. Babcock with North American Commission Company
John A. Babcock is affiliated with The North American Commission Company in a listing or notice context. The item highlights a professional connection or ownership, indicating Babcock's role within the organization.
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The
North American Commission Company
Chicago Square Deal Prompt Message
A terse note from Chicago reader promises a square deal and reliable service in response to inquiries, asserting straightforward dealings and dependable, prompt communication. The message emphasizes honesty and steady reliability as core values.
Russia says sovereignty not in Manchuria dispute
Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador, tells Associated Press that reports misstate Russia stance in Manchuria. He explains Harbin Chaflar settlements arose around leased railroad lands with exclusive administration rights, tied to extraterritoriality, and denies any aim to challenge Chinese sovereignty.
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Washington
Associated Press
Manchuria
Harbin
Baron Rosen
Chaflar
China
Russia
Far East
Offerings of Tough People in Tokyo Elevation Work
Laborers building an elevated railroad near the imperial hotel discover coins dropped by teahouse patrons from the citys old outer moat. The coins are offered to the god of the earth with prayers for business revival.
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Tokio
Imperial Hotel i
Powder Magazine Explodes at University of Minnesota
Powder magazine at the University of Minnesota exploded in Minneapolis on April 6. The blast wrecked the building and shattered windows in the law and chemistry buildings and the mining department assay building. No one was seriously injured.
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Powder
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Law and Chemistry
Assay
Mining Department
Bulldog Holds Up a Train in Illinois
In Kewanee Illinois on April 6 R G Espin a train engineer was attacked by a bulldog while a freight train was sidetracked and halted until the engineer could be patched up.
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Kewanee
Ill
R. G. Espin
Body of Cornelius Desmond Found in River
The body of Cornelius Desmond a mall distributor who vanished a week ago was recovered from the Potomac River near Washington April 6. He had been working hard and is said to have become temporarily demented awaiting investigation or judgment.
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River
Washington
Cornelius Desmond
Potomac River
Desmond
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